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A Story to ShareStory on Page 9

RAVINGS by mike hickey

FORESTRY UPDATE

Just an update on how “Restoring the Acadian Forest” is going. Just to be clear, this is not trying to get the woodlot to look exactly like it was 400 years ago. Since the first problem would be... I don’t have a clue what it looked like 400 years ago. I have asked the missus, but unfortunately her memory is showing a lot of 400 year old wear and tear. And secondly, there is no sound reason to believe that the woodlot would not have evolved to something at least slightly different over that time period even without human intervention. So... lots of fir are getting cut down, mostly in areas where they are competing with other more desirable trees such as white pine, yellow birch, oak, cedar, white ash and red spruce. We have found one mature sugar maple and one seedling and the hunt continues to find and protect more. And we are still searching for any signs of a mature beech or hemlock tree, which we would expect to find on the property but haven’t. Road work is stopped for the winter other than maybe hauling some more gravel to fix up some wet spots, But, I am hoping to do at least some more cutting throughout the winter if the weather cooperates. Driving around a few weeks ago I spied a couple of spots not too far from home with ugly, ugly clearcuts and I wondered if those of you who may own woodlots understand that there may be sound alternatives. Several studies have shown

that you can do several partial cuts over 40 to 50 years, haul out more wood than by clearcutting, and still have a woodlot full of trees. One research project suggested that it takes 110 years for the forest to recover from a clearcut, and 220 years for your neighbours to forgive you for what you have done. Instead of letting the big forestry companies or other private operators, who may be out to empty your woodlot and fill their pockets, I would strongly suggest that you call the Southern New Brunswick Wood Co-op at 433-9860/1-888-762-1555. It costs a whole $5 to join and a great woodlot management plan costs only $200 or so with subsidies and around a $1,000 if the well is dry. You get to decide what your vision for the woodlot is and the plan will show you what you have now and recommend how to get there. They will even manage commercial harvests on your behalf in many cases. Having met a number of the staff, they are great people to deal and work with and your neighbours will love you, and so will the environment. Save a forest clearcut big nasty forestry companies!!!!!!!!!!!! 0001

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A LITTLE KNOWN STORY

Lately, many west siders have been saddened to learn that 1821 St. George’s Church will be closed, at least for the winter. Few know the story of how if was closed once before and survived that tragic time, was reopened and flourished for another several decades. What follows is a summary of a chapter in a new book on Saint John Facts and Folklore which Nimbus will publish for me in April of this year. On January 3, 1867, Bishop Medley appointed Rev. William Walker as the incumbent to replace Canon Frederick Coster, who, though he had served since 1825, was considered “low church” by the Bishop. The congregation was enraged by the Bishop’s appointment of a “high church” man and on the April 13, 1867, boarded up the doors and windows of the church.

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Walker then began to hold services at the Temperance Hall on King Street, just at the north side of St. Georges. That summer he began legal proceedings against the corporation. At the ensuing trial, the jury found that he had no claim to the “glebe land revenues” the church collected from properties they owned as he had not been appointed rector of the parish “according to law.” Walker, however, was not about to give up, and in a subsequent trial, won his case, but was awarded damages of only one cent! The battle raged on in the courts for four years until the problem was sent to Queen Victoria for adjudication. Her judgement was that Walker was indeed the rector of St George’s. By then it was 1871, and the doors had been locked on the church for four years. In the spring of 1871, the barriers were removed and Walker took to the pulpit, preached one sermon, announced his resignation,

and moved to New York. Over the next 20 years, the church had three new Rectors, who got things back on track. Then there were two Rectors who served long periods, Rev. W.H. Sampson, and Canon W.P, Haigh, who both were beloved by the people of Carleton, and as both served over three decades their work assured the continuation of the venerable institution Whether that will be the case with the latest closure remains to be seen. 0004

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ASK THE CHEF by colin sift on

CHEESECAKE: ORIGINS & HISTORY

Welcome to a new year of Ask the Chef. I would like to thank all of you who have enjoyed my little stories about food and its origins. I hope I can continue surprising you again this year. In saying that I thought I would start the year off with a topic that

really surprised me and hopefully will surprise you too. Today I am talking about cheesecake. A treat we all enjoy, there are so many varieties of it, but we still just call it cheesecake. What is cheesecake and where did it come from? How old is cheesecake and who were the first to make it? Most people believe cheesecake was invented in New York. Probably because

one style of cheesecake is called New York cheesecake. But this is not the case. Are you ready for this? Cheesecake can be dated back to 2000 BC That’s right! Cheesecake is over 4000 years old. It was the Greeks who are credited with the invention of cheesecake. The oldest known recipe was very basic but still a cake. It read like “pound cheese until soft - add honey and spring wheat flour - heat until one mass - cool and serve.” this was the translation. No units of measurement because there were no units of measurement. The Romans conquered Greece and the cheesecake was one of the spoils of war. They took the recipe and modified it by adding eggs and cooking it under hot rocks. Because of the Roman empire stretched all across Europe, cheesecake went with them and this is how it made its way into France, England, Germany and therefore the rest of the world. Cheesecake as we know it today is most often made with cream cheese. This was started when the recipes came to the new world and farmers were trying to duplicate the cheese making processes of Europe and instead made what we now know of as cream cheese. This allowed making cheesecake faster and more consistent, in the 1800’s you could not find a restaurant without cheesecake on the menu and this is why they are credited with creating a form of cheesecake known as the New York cheesecake. Creamy baked cheesecake with no additional flavours but topped with a choice of chocolate, strawberries or other topping. Other parts of America made small variations to the recipe so they did not have to give credit to New York. In Chicago pastry chefs started adding sour cream to the recipe and that is what makes Chicago style cheesecake. In St. Louis, they enjoy a gooey butter cake, which has an additional layer of cake topping on the cheesecake filling. Even today, all over the world we make cheesecake differently. Italians use ricotta, German prefer a cottage cheese and the Greeks use a feta or mizithra cheese. In the end they all call it ch e e s e c a ke . 0040

Colin SiftonOwner/Chef, Holly’s Restaurant

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MENTAL HEALTH PROGRAM LINE-UP

Registration is now open for Winter and Spring Education Programs. We are all responsible for taking care of our physical and mental health. Your mental health matters and effective treatments for mental illness are available through the Canadian Mental Health Association of New Brunswick (CMHA of NB) in Saint John. Register now and make your mental health a priority. These are adult programs that help with mental health issues by achieving confidence and skills and are based on the principles of respect, equality, acceptance and self-determination. Depression: Help Can Make a Difference - Tuesdays beginning January 20 from 6:30-8:30pm (6 weeks), is designed for individuals who have been diagnosed with depression. A trained facilitator and health care professionals discuss issues that relate to depression, including information on symptoms, treatment options, coping strategies and community resources. Hope & Healing: Coping with the Suicide of a Loved One - Tuesdays beginning March 10 from 6:30-8:30pm (10 weeks) is for individuals who have lost a loved one to suicide. A trained facilitator and health care professionals offer information on the grieving process, self-care, coping strategies and community resources. Understanding Anxiety & Panic Disorder - Tuesdays beginning March 10 from 6:30-8:30pm (8 weeks) is designed for individuals who have been diagnosed with generalized anxiety and/or panic disorders. A trained facilitator and health care professionals discuss issues related to anxiety and panic disorders,

including information on symptoms, treatment options, coping strategies and community resources. Mindfulness (Women’s Mental Health) - Wednesdays beginning March 11 from 6:30-8:30pm, is designed for women to learn how to focus on the art of living deeply in the present moment. Practicing mindfulness allows us to calm the mind, and it gives us a deeper awareness and acceptance of who we are. For more info or to pre-register, please call the Saint John office at 633-1705. 3251

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The Lord Beaverbrook Chapter #33 Order of the Eastern Star is presenting “A Highland Ceilidh”, in support of Dalhousie Medicine Humanities program, on Saturday, January 31 at the Hampton Seniors’ Resource Center (31 DeMill Court) in Hampton starting at 7:00pm. Come and join in the fun and excitement of a highland Kitchen Party “Ceilidh” featuring: Heart Beat!; DMNB Choir; Ceol; DMNB Band; Piper; Sandy MacKay; Jim Stewart; AussieScots Duo; Brad Trecartin and Krista Connell. The Dalhousie Medicine New Brunswick (DMNB) Humanities program was initiated in 2010 and provides medical and other healthcare students the opportunity for exposure to the arts and music during and outside their training. DMNB is on the same campus as NBCC, the UNB SJ campus and the Saint John Regional Hospital and is in a unique position to foster inter-professional/inter-disciplinary collaboration through the arts and music. Tickets are $15 (cash bar & Scottish fare) and available by contacting: Joyce McInnes 832-5591 or Anne MacAndrew 847-2232. 3322

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IT’S NOT EASY BEING COOL

It’s not easy being cool. I wasn’t a cool kid, and having reached a “certain age” it seemed unlikely I ever would; that was before I took over programming the Imperial Theatre. Because even without the attitude, I get a lot of cool points for having the inside track on the best, newest and coolest performers in the world. For extra cool, every January I go to New York for APAP, the largest performing arts marketplace in North America. For five days, hundreds of agents pitch thousands of artists to buyers like me - from big names to unknowns, from comedy to music to “not sure what that is.” Best shopping trip ever! Imperial’s first show of 2015 was an APAP discovery. Maripat Donovan’s Late Night Catechism shows are a series of partially-improvised, audience-interactive comic plays featuring “Sister” - a funny nun portrayed by a cadre of actresses who combine comedy skill with extensive

knowledge of Roman Catholicism. She’s been to Imperial four times and this January 24th it’s Sister Strikes Back, a chance for all of us to be reminded that, “Sometimes we feel guilty because we ARE guilty.” Nothing quite raises one’s cool quotient like being able to say, “I saw them when.” I’m expecting to get that chance someday with Ten Strings and a Goat Skin. These three young lads from PEI are already making waves as they embrace “trad” in a way that is so cool you just know they are going places. Starting with the Imperial on February 6. The other great thing about getting Ten Strings to the Imperial “when” is that they’re open to anything. They’re going to show a new generation that trad can be cool with their school show. They are also going to lead a post-show “Onstage Jam Session” so bring your instruments along. Contact the box office at 674-4100 to sign up. Sometimes being cool means risk-taking. When Emily Molnar took over Ballet BC in 2009 the company was nearly bankrupt. Some thought the way out was

to scale back and stick to safe repertoire but instead Molnar recruited eighteen strong young dancers with both classical and contemporary training and took on cutting edge work from high-profile choreographers. Today Ballet BC is a force to be reckoned with internationally. Having seen the company perform in Vancouver, I desperately wanted to share them with Saint John - but it almost didn’t happen. Travel, schedules and most of all budget made it look impossible. They were going to tour the East Coast and pass us by. At the last possible moment I decided I couldn’t live with that and got on the phone. They are here on February 13. All in all, pretty cool. (SG) Lee Bolton, Executive Director, Imperial Theatre. 0030

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WHAT’S HAPPENINGWEDNESDAY, JANUARY 21

Free Community Breakfast at Trinity Church (115 Charlotte Street) from 9:00-10:30am. First come, first served. All Welcome.

SATURDAY, JANUARY 24

Singles & Friends dance at RCL Branch #69 (Wilson Street West, Saint John) with Second Time Around. Doors open at 8:00pm, dance 9:00pm-12:00mid-night. Admission $6 at the door (ages 19+). Band for January 31 - Yesterday Wine.

SUNDAY, JANUARY 25

4th Annual Warm-up to Winterfest from 1:00-4:00pm at the atrium of Market Square. Free event for all ages with information, entertainment, healthy snacks and more. For more info visit: fundywellness.ca.

MONDAY, JANUARY 26

Adult (18+) Public Skating at Harbour Station from 8:00-9:00pm. Enter by West

entrance, use your hockey, figure, or speed skates. Live music by Ron Maloney - $7/members, $8/non-members. More info: harbourskatingclub.ca, “Harbour Skating Club” on facebook or call 672-2385/672-9424.

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 28

50 Plus Women Who Care of Greater SJ (Hampton-Grand Bay) hosting their second meeting at St. James the Less Church (Rothesay Road), registration 1:00, meeting 1:30-2:30pm. For more info visit website: 50pluswomengsj.com or contact Carol 832-0883 or Mary Ann 849-7591.

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Adult (18+) Public Skating at Harbour Station from 8:00-9:00pm. Enter by West entrance, use your hockey, figure, or speed skates. Live music by Ron Maloney - $7/members, $8/non-members. More info: harbourskatingclub.ca, “Harbour Skating Club” on facebook or call 672-2385/672-9424.

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 5

Rocmaura Nursing Home Auxiliary monthly meeting at 2:00pm in the boardroom of Rocmaura. All are welcome.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 7

Valentine’s Dance at Simonds High from 9:00pm-1:00am with DJ, sponsored by Simonds High Alumni. Tickets ($10) are available at the Power Store, Loch Lomond Road; Simonds High office (8:00-4:00pm) or online by interac e-transfer to simondsalumni@gmail.com. Dance is open to ages 19+.Valentine’s Dinner & Silent Auction in support of Relay for Life, starting at 7:00pm at the Chateau de Champlain (300 Boars Head Road). Tickets ($35) by calling Jill Russell at 634-6272.Sussex Regional Music Festival registration due date. For more information on participation eligibity for the Festival and syllabus please visit: nbfmf.org and click on link to Sussex Fesitval.

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LISTEN IN by Jeff liberty

SPOTLIGHT ON VALLEY ARTIST

I have known 20 year old Rothesay resident, Gavin Downes for many years. His Dad is an old friend of mine and we used to talk about music for hours. It’s amazing to see how Gavin has come into his own as an artist

over the years. Gavin has big things happening as an aspiring actor and as a musician and singer/songwriter these days and I caught up with him about his current artistic endeavours. Here is our e-chat! Jeff - I didn't know you acted and here you are with a starring role in this movie "Butterflies". How did this happen?

  Gavin - Butterflies Director, Cayman Grant, did a workshop at the Interaction Children’s Theatre while I was enrolled (a number of years ago). In 2013, she contacted me asking if I would be interested in participating in a project she was hoping to film in Saint John. Check out: butterfliesfilm.com.    Jeff - Did you enjoy the process of making the movie?  Gavin - To me, the process of filmmaking and, in this instance acting, is similar to the process of making records in that you keep making takes until you are happy with the result. I went in to do the best job I could and didn’t really think about being nervous or insecurities or enjoying the experience. If there are any hardships it is trying to get a useful take. However that’s not something I thought about while we were working. Jeff - Any other acting plans on the horizon? Gavin - I have been working on a feature length film with my friend Jarrod Hachey. We have been working on it since September and are just finishing the last bits of shooting now. What is your Top Five favorite songs and by whom?  1) “I am Two Francs” by Plaster Lungs off a split they released last year with a band called Contention. HEAVY.2) “Distracted” by Reagan’s Rayguns.3) “Iraqi Emos” from Learning’s upcoming album.4) “If I Give You My Heart To Hold It Will Break When I Fall” by Tooth and the Fang.5)  “Movin’ Movin’” by the Telecasts. Defunct Saint John rock outfit who played at the first gig I ever played. They were a staple of my Saint John music experience. They defined cool for me. 0041  

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Being a cancer survivor since 2008 with Stage IV mastiscized endometrium cancer on the lungs, it is a battle indeed but no harder or lesser a struggle than any person suffering from any type of cancer. My young 15-year old nephew Joshua Prescott is like most typical boys his age filled with vigor, inquisitiveness and the power to do anything with the best of love and positive intentions. We have an unspoken bond, he and I. It cannot be measured or explained but it just is. Joshua is a great hockey player. He mumbled something to me early in May of 2014 that he was planning to grow and donate his beautiful head full of soft, light blonde virgin hair. Josh had seen me at the time where I lost my hair and yet he never made a silly boyish comment about the baldness. He vowed to grow his hair during the hockey season and then have his head shaved, and donating the hair to the Cancer Society to make wigs for cancer patients. ‘Thank You’ Joshua Prescott for an overwhelming token of kindness.May

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I am a wife and mother of two daughters who was diagnosed with Fibromyalgia in 1994. The condition left me disabled, forcing me to resign from my career in business and accounting. Frustration built as I was spending 20 hours a day in bed. This was the result of chronic pain and fatigue, making my life miserable. Headaches and migraines worsened, only adding to the misery of my pain. While living in Alberta, I found my way to a Natural Health Practitioner which sparked the change of direction for me and my family’s life! Over time, I continued to gain back my freedom from this chronic disease. Additional issues which had affected me throughout my life were allergies, infections, repeated injuries and fatigue. Through treatment, all issues were resolved. Finally, I am living free from pharmaceuticals and disability. Discovering natural health has been life changing for me.

Once healing started, and the journey to health began, I realized that one day I might be able to return to work. It was holistic health that gave me my life back so that I could become a contributing part of society again. Holistic Medicine became my passion, my goal to help others in chronic health situations; dealing with all types of illness and imbalances. I can help others from becoming ill by creating changes in behavior, beliefs and thoughts – early on if defi ciencies and

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WESTSIDE FOOD BANK

The Westside Food Bank would like to take this opportunity to extend a very big “Thank You” to all individuals, churches, business, organizations & schools, who donated money, food goods, knitted items, toiletries, etc., throughout this past year (2014) and the Christmas Season. The Food Bank relies on the kindness of others in order to fulfill its mission of assisting the needy in our Community. Again, many thanks to all our supporters! Westside Food Bank. 3314

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Mondays - 7:00pm, Card night (Auction 45’s); no cards on holidays. Thursdays - Bingo, doors open at 5:45pm. Games start at 6:30pm. Looking for a Bingo caller, please call the Centre. The Teen Room will be open every Monday & Thursday, from 7:00-9:00pm. Friday Movie Night coming up in February - stay tuned for more info. Any questions on our activities, please call 672-2400. 0033

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DECEMBER “PIC OF THE MONTH”

Congratulations to Ben Phillips, who submitted this photo of a beautiful blue spruce in his yard to our “Pic of the Month” contest for the month of December. Ben

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WEST BRANCH LIBRARYLancaster Mall, 621 Fairville Blvd. Hours: Tuesday, Friday & Saturday 10:00am–5:00pm; Wednesday & Thursday 10:00am-8:30pm; Sunday & Monday - closed.Children’s Programs:Thursdays: 10:15am, Time for Tots drop-in for ages 18-36 months; 11:00am, Story Time drop-in for all ages; Please sign up for the next session of Babies in the Library; 5:30-7:30pm, Homework Help for elementary school students, contact the Library to pre-register.Sataurday, January 24 - 2:30pm, join us for Super Saturday Library & Family Literacy Day. Meet at the Lancaster Mall Star for a Winter Carnival.Teen Programs:Thursdays: 5:30-7:30pm, Homework Help for Middle School students. Call the Library to pre-register.Adult Programs:Wednesdays: Knit 2 Together, afternoon drop-in.

LIBRARY NEWSThursdays: UKU4U, 1:15 - Beginner Class; 2:00pm, Intermediate Class.Friday Flic - 2:00pm, last Friday of each month with popcorn courtesy of the Mall: January 30 - Lucy. Blankets for Canada Society Inc - crocheters/knitters are welcome to make 8x8 squares to create blankets. Donation of yarn gratefully appreciated. NB Public Libraries Foundation Annual Campaign - Donate to the campaign and help out more books into the hands of the people who need them at your library or bookmobile - online at: librariesfoundation.ca or get a form at the library’s cirdulation desk. Knit 2Together (k2tog) - drop-in on Wednesday afternoons. Gates Computer Lab - free service. Book a tutorial. Community Room Rental - The Library as a spacious room, available offering tables, chairs and limited kitchen facilities.

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I have recently had the need for physiotherapy because of an odd knot in my back that refused to go away. This is the second time in a couple of years that I have had a similar issue, the previous one being a “frozen shoulder”. So, being the curious person that I am (Michael would no doubt say snoopy), I like to understand the how comes and why fors. I have learned that my muscles are very tight, in other words I am not very flexible, which can certainly be a significant factor in such issues. Well dang! I can well remember as a child my father demonstrating his ability to scratch his ear with his foot. Since Dad was 40 when I was born, he was closing in my current age when he was still able to perform this trick. And no it wasn’t when he was “lubricated” with alcohol and would be unable to move the next morning after pulling half a dozen muscles! If flexibility is in the genes obviously I did not inherit them from my father. We all start our lives totally flexible. We have to be to spend 9 months curled into very limited space! If you watch kids play, they remain very flexible. So what happens to us as we age? Pretty simple, most of us stop moving. We spend our days at a desk, we drove to the office to get to that desk, and we drive home and sit all evening before going to bed. Michael tells me spending a few hours every week stacking wood is the perfect solution. I hate to say it but I suspect he is largely correct that modifying my activity to replace some of my daily walking with activities involving bending and stretching would be beneficial. After all, my father never had a back problem in his 80 plus years of living, but of course he was much more physically active than I. I don’t plan to attempt scratching my ear with my foot anytime soon, but it seems apparent that I do need

to modify my activities to ensure my remaining years are not mobility impaired. “Take care of your body. It’s the only place you have to live.” – Jim Rohn. 0002 Debbie Hickey

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Saint John, NB – Locally owned and operated Loch Lomond Mitsubishi has announced that they have broken ground for a multi-million dollar expansion taking place at their home at 1265 Loch Lomond Road in Saint John. Owner/operator Randy Defazio was born here in Saint John, and has been an active member in the auto community for twenty seven years. Although Mitsubishi has been a permanent staple in the auto market in North America since the 70’s, Mitsubishi is only five years new to Saint John, and Mr. Defazio credits a great product and a great community to Loch Lomond Mitsubishis’ outstanding success and growth during the past five years.

“We are enthusiastic about our contribution to the local economy”, says Mr. Defazio, “and thanks to the residents of Saint John, as well as Mitsubishi offering the best warranty in Canada, we have been able to double our growth every year, and have now outgrown our current location.” This expansion was a long time coming, states Mr. Defazio, and appreciates his customer’s patience while they grow.

According to Stats Canada the unemployment rate in Saint John is 8.3% as of September 2014, and Mr. Defazio states that with this ex-pansion his biggest pride is having the opportunity to reduce this number. The expansion will allow Loch Lomond Mitsubishi to increase it’s workforce by 60%. “Being able to create jobs in this city is an honour,” says Defazio, “we are all advocates for the improvement and sustainability of our Renaissance City and it’s surrounding areas. ‘Buy local’ is no longer a slogan, it’s a must in order to regenerate income and to keep the financial flow inside of our community.” Mr. Defazio further notes that all contractors working on this immense project will stem from local businesses.

About Mitsubishi Canada

Originating in 1917, Mitsubishi has continuously made a name for itself in innovation and has since forged as an industry leader in both design and technological advancement. Constantly growing and expanding in automotive enhancements, in recent years Mitsubishi has been applauded for creating the world’s first mass produced electric car, the i-Miev, and in 1990 Mitusbishi won the award for being the first Auto Maker to create an electric car that was able to go 2000kms in 24 hours. In 2008, Mitsubishi announced their new Drive@Earth campaign, pledging to create vehicles that can exist in complete harmony with people, society, AND the environment. The technological advancements conceptualized by Mitsubishi has led the world to enjoy the opportunity to own a 100% electric vehicle that costs approximately $2.24 per charge. Mitsubishi also holds many awards for creating vehicles that place first in their class for fuel efficiency, including sub-compact cars and Crossover Utility Vehicles. Pioneering the advancements to four wheel drive and safety for North Americans, Mitsubishi uses their designers to fill the automotive needs of it’s purchasers here in the great white north, including four wheel drive sedans and coupes, as well as forward mitigation control, lane departure warnings, and adaptive cruise control, allowing the vehicles to slow down on it’s own while in cruise control, adapting to traffic while remaining in ‘cruise’.

Giving Back …. To Canadians

Over the past seven years, Mitsubishi Canada has raised nearly $2 million in support of Right to Play, an organization that uses sports and games to teach local children the life skills they need to overcome the devastating effects of poverty and conflict. A portion of every Mitsubishi Canada retail sale goes to support Right to Play. Loch Lomond Mitsubishi also personally donates at least $10,000 per year to local sports teams, charity races and events, and community driven projects. This year they will offer an ‘oldies car show’ on Fathers’ Day.

Expansion Details

Set to complete in the early months of 2015, Loch Lomond Mitsubishi will remain open in both service and sales during the expansion, and invites the curious to stop by and watch the stages of development. For more information please contact General Manager Fred Chamberlain at 506-634-1765.