Vol. 9, No. 4
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RAVINGS By Mike Hickey
“THE LAST TREE - PART 2”
The last Ravings was about the hemlock and fir screw up of successful tree identification. To set the record straight, I am NOT a total tree dummy. I can usually identify cedar, birch, white pine, maple, and a few others without any difficulty. I can even identify fir once again, after the hemlock white stripe confusion. So armed with more information, we again head back to the woods, better prepared to identify the desired hemlock tree. Walking along the woods road it is fir, spruce, spruce, fir, fir, and then suddenly HEMLOCK. A careful examination by both the missus and I and we agree it is indeed a HEMLOCK. YAHOO!! The only problem is, this particular hemlock had been CUT DOWN by me during the pruning process, in order to free up space for a white pine and a white birch!! Oh Dear!! Okay, this is only an 8 foot tree, the momma tree has to be around somewhere. Nope, can’t find it?? The problem of identifying little trees with needles hanging where you can easily examine them becomes much more difficult as you crane your head way back and stare at branches that are often 20 and more feet above your head. While hemlock can grow just about anywhere, they apparently prefer the edge of swamps, other wetlands and northern slopes. So it is off to tour the edge of our cedar swamp. Three hours or so later ... no hemlock!!! Several walks later … still no hemlock!! A two hour walk back and forth across a northern slope … no hemlock!! Is this a matter of tree ignorance and the inability to identify the rascals or has Mikie indeed killed the last hemlock in the 170 acre wood?? What is readily apparent so far from these adventures (misadventures) is that Mikie should have gotten a degree in forestry. Also apparent, is that Mikie and chainsaws are very dangerous. And ... good intentions guided by ignorance are continuing to further degrade our forests. Now, one family source claims that my father-in-law, who worked and roamed these woods for well over 60 years, once claimed that there was no hemlock on the property. Indeed, I may have inadvertently insured that the claim of no hemlock is still true to this day. Like most things in life, if you screw up, you are obliged to fix it. So over the next few years we will be planting some hemlock cones, trying to find some small trees to transplant and otherwise do what is needed to re-establish a hemlock population. 800
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Reminder: Kids Fun Run
The 2nd Kids Fun Run plus 10k & 5k race will take place on the Saint John Airport runway - Saturday, May 5th with starting time at 8:15am. We expect to have at least 150 kids and 300 adults taking part in this event. Entry forms are available at Running Room stores and Alex Coffin’s Fitness Shop For more information contact 214-1085 or garth@seelystreet.com. 604
CARD PARTIES AT ST. MATTHEW’S
St. Matthews Women’s Society, Grand Bay, holds card parties (45s) every Thursday starting at 7:30pm. $3 admission and $2 for 50/50. A light lunch is served. 713
BOWLERS WANTED
The “Good Time Bowling League” is looking for bowlers for the up-coming season starting September 2012. Singles or couples welcome - we bowl every Thursday night from 6:30-9:00pm at the Saint John Bowlarama, Lancaster Ave. Dues, including your bowling per week and the annual banquet held in May are currently $14. We are a fun league only and do not compete outside our own league. If you are not able to commit to the 33 weeks of bowling, perhaps you could put your name on our “spare” list, to fill in for bowlers that are unable to attend a night(or two). For further information, please call me (Mike) at 738-8619. 717
Income Tax Assistance
Volunteers with the Canada Revenue Agency will be available upstairs at the Carleton Community Centre on the West Side on Mondays until Monday, April 30th (excluding Easter Monday) from 11:00am-6:00pm to complete and file income tax returns for low income families and seniors. No appointment is necessary, just bring all your family’s information. 721
Milford Park Mulch Day
The Milford Park Committee, along with their partners, the City of Saint John and Emera NB are having a Mulch Party on Saturday, May 5th starting at 10:00am. The new trail system located at 247 Milford Road is called the Lou Murphy Park. The park was created in August 2011 and since that time the partners have cut trails and established five lookouts. These lookouts offer breathtaking views overlooking the St. John River and the Reversing Rapids-Falls. On May 5th the partners invite anyone interested in helping to spread mulch on the newly developed trail system beginning at 10:00am. We welcome people to come as individuals, groups, organizations or teams made up of about 5-6 people. If anyone can bring a wheelbarrow, pitchfork or rake it would be appreciated by the committee. A BBQ will be provided for all the volunteers at noon. Hope to see you there. For further information or to confirm your participation in this project, please call Ken Palmer at 672-4269, Darlene Richard at 672-1222 or Marilyn Upton at 672-4185. 725
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Market Place Wellness Centre
Growing as a community together Market Place Wellness Center is a community Wellness Centre that is located in the Carelton Community Centre, designed to promote the health and wellness of the residents of the west side. We offer a wide variety of programs (most of which are free) and new programs are always in the works. Stop by and see us if you have any questions on programs call 674-4335. Specimen Collection - Tuesdays & Wednesdays 7:30am-2:30pm by appointment only, please call 648-6681 press #3. Food Bank - Tuesdays & Fridays 1:00-3:00pm. Art for Seniors – Thursdays 1:00-3:00pm at St. George’s Church Hall, 674-4335. Monthly Foot Care Clinic – every 3rd Wednesday, by appointment 657-2273. Are you over 50 and want to be more active? Join our free classes - Tuesdays from 10:00-11:00am at the Hope Centre and Tuesdays & Fridays 110:00-11:00am at the Carleton Community Centre, call 674-4335. No charge. Food Purchase Club - for more information call West-674-4335. One change (old North End) - 635-2035, Crescent Valley - 6938513, St. Joseph’s Community Health Centre - 632-5537. West Side Community Kitchen Program – free, 674-4335. Social Development worker on site to answer questions, Tuesdays from 1:00-3:00pm. 720
Flea Market at St. Matthew’s
St Matthew’s, Grand Bay, Ladies Society will be holding their Annual Flea Market on Saturday, May 12th from 8:00am to 1:00pm at the church hall. Muffins, tea, coffee, hot dogs and pop will also be available. All welcome. 734
DENIS MORRIS COMMUNITY CENTRE
Dabber Bingo - every Wednesday evening. Quarter games at 5:30; early bird at 7:00; regular games at 7:30pm. Doors open at 4:00pm. DMCC Seniors Club – meets every Monday at 1:30pm, Vi Matheson, President. Rentals available for all locations, 672-1046. 705
Sale at Beaconsfield School
A Sale will be held on Saturday, May 12th from 7:00am-12noon at the Beaconsfield Middle school. Admission $1. Tables are available for rent ($15 each) by contacting the school at 658-5333 or kyra.marks@nbed.nb.ca. 732
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Is the ‘Uke’ for you?
David Goss, Kay MacLean and Ann Brown invite you to a demonstration of the Ukulele. If there is sufficient interest to form a group of senior (over 50!) singers and strummers this coming fall. Come and explore this opportunity. Many people enjoy playing the Uke for the pleasure it brings them and those they play for. We would like to form an adult Uke group focused on the West Side of Saint John, and in co-operation with the West Branch Library will be holding a “free Uke Session” on Thursday, May 3rd & 10th at 2:00pm in the Library’s Multi-purpose Room. Following a demonstration of the versatility of this instrument, there will be a chance to try a UKE, and see if it might interest you to get involved. This is a free session at this point and there is no obligation to join. For more information contact 672-8601 or gosswalk@nbnet. nb.ca. 741
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The Ladies In Fellowship Together is hosting a Vendor’s Market on Saturday, April 28th from 10:00am to 3:00pm at the Church of the Good Shepherd, 668 Manawagonish Road, Saint John West. This will be great opportunity to get your Mother’s Day shopping done, treat yourself, or treat that special someone. Admission at the door - $2/adults, children get in for free. Everyone Welcome! 735
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ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION BRANCH #87
“We will HUFF ‘N PUFF and blow your house in”
50 Olinville Road, Rte 102 Jones Creek Mondays - 7:00pm, Jam Session (none on holidays). Tuesdays – 7:30pm, Darts. Fridays - 7:00pm, Games Room open. Saturdays - 6:00pm, Games Room open. Saturday, May 12th – 9:00am-3:00pm, Yard & Bale Sale. Tables are available for rent ($5 each) by contacting Joyce at 468-2709. Refreshments will be available. Anyone interest in helping out with any Legion event or who would like to become a member; the monthly meetings are held at the Legion on the second Thursday of each month. Contact Rose Linton at 757-2963. Legion Rental: Contact Lynn Vail 468-2927. Everyone welcome. 711
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Call now to book a personal meeting, or reserve for our FREE May Seminar at the Chateau Saint John. Find out more about taking retirement and investment stress out of your life. Contact Wade at (506) 654-3930 or Mindy at (506) 634-1602
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Fundraiser gospel concert
Starting a new business?
You are cordially invited to attend a fundraiser Gospel Concert to be held at the Church of Resurrection in Grand Bay on Sunday, April 29th at 7:00pm. A love offering will be taken for further needed repairs to our little heritage church, south Oromocto Lake Village. Blessing us with many talents: Allison Inch, Jack & Cheryl Carr; Living Water, Murray Sheils, Rev. Blake & Pam Doucet, Erroll & Maureen Patriquen, Wendy Murphy & Kim Banks, Dick McAleer & Jerry Wilson, Steve Stackhouse. For more information please call Jeannie at 738-1812. 731
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A Southern, Country & Bluegrass Jamboree will take place at the Lancaster Baptist Church (87 Church Avenue, West) on Sunday, April 29th at 6:30pm. Taking part will be: Donnie & Lorraine Bordage; Hector & Dora LeBreton; Merle & Shirley Fox; Ken & Annette McDonald; Harvey & Bea Arbo; Arnold & Betty McCullough. No admission but a free will offering will be received to benefit organ and building repairs. 739
Spring Card Party
St. Mark’s United Church Women (UCW) will be holding their annual Spring Card Party (Bridge and 45’s) & Luncheon on Wednesday, May 9th at a fee of $12/person. This event will take place at 12:00noon in the Fellowship Hall. We will be serving a delicious luncheon of sandwiches and sweets along with tea, coffee, and pop. As usual, we will have many, many prizes. This year we will include a table with small treasures as well as books, jams and pickles for sale. St. Mark’s United Church is located at 50 Dexter Drive in Greendale. Please telephone 672-3320 for tickets. 740
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KOC BRUNCH & CRIBBAGE
The Knights of Columbus (#9176) are now holding their Sunday Brunches at St. Matthew’s Church – the fourth Sunday of each month. 702
Harbour View High Musical
Harbour View High School presents ‘Phantom of the Opera’ at the Imperial Theatre. This popular musical is a tale of love, lust and desire and the show will run Thursday, April 26th until Saturday, April 28th at 7:30, with a Saturday Matinee at 1:00pm. Tickets are $20 & $25 and can be purchased at the Imperial Theatre box office by calling 674-4100 or online at: imperialtheatre.nb.ca. 743
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A NEW GARDENING SEASON
KENO’s Renovations “Renovations with meticulous worksmanship” •Installation Hardwood, Laminate, Engineered, Cork, Tile Floors, and stairs (custom rounded treads). •Sanding Sand and finish all types of Hardwood flooring with a Dust Containment system. Custom stains are also available. •Renovations Kitchens, Bathrooms, and Basements from new drywall, electrical wiring, plumbing to just a new paint job.
Winter is past and spring is here, There’s work to be done and debris to clear; New shoots have emerged and the joy will be ours, When we’ve cleaned up the bed for the burst of bright flowers. What a wonderful time of year as we see the renewal of life all around us! We were particularly blessed with a very mild winter and most perennials and bushes are showing signs of vigorous life, however, the joys of diminished snow fall actually rendered the winter the second driest one in 60 years. At the time of writing the ground is very dry already which doesn’t bode well for spring planting, any transplanting of perennials needs to be done with that fact in mind, be sure to water well morning and evening, or at the least in the evening, the hot sun of the day will simply evaporate the ‘juice’ and draw the roots to the surface for a rapid ‘fry up’. Day Lilies and Siberian Iris can be divided; a sharp curved Japanese saw is quite the best job for this, easily cutting through the toughest of roots and seemingly impervious to the inevitable rocks that seem to breed with gay abandon in the root systems. This is quite the best time of year to edge the borders, even rather blunt edgers will slice through the turf easily at this time of year and as you go about this task it’s the work of a moment to hoik out the weeds and tufts of grass beyond the edge, a couple of feet of weed free border makes the whole garden look as if a ‘pro’ is in residence, a welcome sight as you wander through the garden with a cuppa! Perhaps the most productive thing one can do for the plants is the rather tedious job of removing all the dead leaves and clearing around the clumps of perennials, keeping a watch out for the overwintering nasties that have used that protection as a free hotel during the winter. Having a pair of garden scissors handy to dispatch these chaps before they can lay eggs is a must (and quite the most merciful speedy way to be rid of them). A top dressing of compost mixed with a little well rotted manure around the clumps, will complete their joy, and, ultimately, yours! Have a great Gardening Season. 805
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Building?
reminder: WILDERNESS FIRST AID
The Saint John Y will be offering a Wilderness First Aid Course on May 4th-6th at Camp Glenburn (311 Route 850, Kingston). The course covers material in Standard First Aid & CPR, plus special content and techniques for wilderness and remote areas as well as strategies for providing extended care for up to 24 hours. To reserve your spot in the course ($275+ tax, room and board included) or for more information please call 646-2104 or email: glenburn@saintjohny.com. 817
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Flea Market – Milford
Belleisle Creek 485-1010 www.mcmillanforest.com
The Milford Memorial Community Centre will be holding a Flea Market on Saturday, April 28th from 9:00am-2:00pm at the Centre, 248 Milford Road. To rent a table for this event, please contact 672-2400 or 635-4822. Tables will be $10 each, with all funds raised going towards the Centre’s operations and programs. Admission will be $1, children 12 and under free. 733
Wanted - Hunters & Shooters
The River Valley Sporting Association has an approved shooting range at Carters Point, Kingston Peninsula open seven days a week. Yearly membership is $40 starting January ($35 for seniors). To join or for more information the next meeting will be held at Grand Bay Centrum Room “A”, Council Chambers (upstairs) 7:30pm Thursday, May 3rd. 723
RCL CARLETON #02
290 Ludlow St. West 635-9919 Sundays: 1:00-4:00pm, “25¢ Bingo”, 50/50, canteen available. Everyone welcome. Mondays: Dabber Bingo, doors open at 5:30pm, Early Bird games start at 6:30 and Regular games at 7:00pm. 50/50 and Canteen. Everyone welcome. Saturday, April 28th – 4:00-6:00pm, Spaghetti Dinner with garlic bread, dessert, tea/coffee. Tickets ($8/person) will be available at the door. Everyone welcome.
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KOC MINI-BINGO
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The Fr. Thomas Beck Lancaster Council 8094, Knights of Columbus are sponsoring non-smoking Dabber Mini-bingo at the Msgr. Osborne Family Centre (basement of St. Rose School), Manawagonish Road, Saint John West on Tuesdays, at 6:30pm. Admission - non-perishable food item, 50 cents for three face card. 703
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2012 SHORT STORY COMPETITION
Cedar HillGreenwood Cemetery www.chgcemetery.ca
672-4309
1650 Manawagonish Road
See us for your monument needs. Inquire about the best burial options for you.
New Brunswick English and French language Grade 12 students, attending school in the counties of Kings, Queens, Charlotte or Saint John, are encouraged to write and submit a short story between 1,000 and 1,500 words for the South Western chapter of the Professional Writers Association of Canada’s (SWNB PWAC) short story contest. SWNB PWAC is offering TWO prizes of $500 thanks to generous funding assistance from the James Venner Russell Foundation. The deadline for entries is Tuesday, May 1st and applications are available at high school guidance offices as well as on the PWAC-SWNB website at pwacswnb.ca/news.htm. 807
SJVS/HVHS Scholarship fundraiser
In support of the SJVS/HVHS Scholarship Fund, an SJVS/ HVHS Alumni Country Show will be held on Saturday, May 19th at 7:00pm in the HVHS Auditorium. Tickets are available at Guardian Drugs, Grand Bay; KV Drugs; Morris Music; Beats & Bytes and Mike’s Jewelry. The school is elevator and wheelchair accessible. 818
Habitat for Humanity info session
Habitat for Humanity Saint John Region will be hosting an Information Session on Tuesday, April 24th from 6:30-8:00pm at the South End Community Centre, 210 Wentworth Street, Saint John. Find out how Habitat for Humanity opens doors to Homeownership for low-income families. Habitat is currently looking for two partnering families (homeowners). Applications for Homeownership will be available along with volunteers to help answer your questions. 957
"JTR Trailer & Dumpster Rental" - This Bin's for you! -
- Affordable dumpster rental service - Deliver and pickup - Long & short term rental - Lightweight & driveway friendly - 3 different sizes available to accommodate all needs and spaces 81 Wentworth Street, Saint John. 1-888-8jtr333 -1(506) 651-9770
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Joshua Group fundraiser
Silver and Soap Soiree (swah-rey)...”a party or social gathering held for a particular purpose” will be held on Friday, May 4th from 6:30 to 9:30pm at the Shadow Lawn Inn, Rothesay. Come and join Kelly Ethridge and Kathy Curwin for an unforgettable evening in support of The Joshua Group and their bid to acquire a permanent home for the children. There will be door prizes, a cash bar, and light refreshments. Sharing their talent will be local musician, Apryll Stansfield and local artist Fabiola Martinez. Admission will be $5. With Mother’s Day just around the corner, what a perfect way to celebrate with Mom! 83% of all proceeds will be donated to The Joshua Group and all free Silpada jewelry benefits created will be auctioned off at the Phoenix Dinner Theater fundraiser for The Joshua Group, later in May. 602
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SINGLES & FRIENDS events
Singles and Friends will be hosting a dance on Saturday, April 28th at the Br #69 Legion, Wilson Street West in Saint John. Doors open at 8:30 and music by Neil Wheaton from 9:00pm12:30am. Dance is open to anyone over the age of 19. Branch 69 Legion has one of the most spacious dance floors in the city and although our dances are no longer exclusively for singles, there is a higher ratio of non-couples there than traditional dances. Therefore, if you love to dance but don’t have a dancing partner there is always some willing partners to enjoy a dance with. Admission is $5/members and $7/non-members. Breakfast for Singles continues every Sunday 10:00am at Holly’s Restaurant in Hampton and weekly volleyball on Wednesday evenings 8:00-10:00pm at Rothesay Park Middle School (cost $4) open to all adults - married or single. The purpose of the Singles group is to organize activities for single people to participate in and we welcome your input and suggestions. Our phone line is 696-1914 for updates as to what is happening and our email is singles696-1914@live.ca. 819
LADIES VOLLEYBALL
Ladies Volleyball League plays at the Carlton Community Centre on Sundays from 4:00-10:00pm (one hour play), for ages 18 and up. For more information contact Jennifer LeBlanc at 1-506-755-9081. 719
“Instruments for Peace”
Instruments for Peace is a group that meets every second Thursday of the month at the Church of the Good Shepherd, 668 Manawagonish Road, to explore and promote non-violent solutions to international conflicts. All welcome! 715
West Branch Library news
Time for Tots - for children aged 1836 months every Thursday morning at 10:30am. Storytime - Friday mornings at 10:30am. Pre-registration is not required. Family Drop-in Program: available in the children’s area of the library. Cinema at the West Branch Library: Wednesdays at 2:30pm, contact the Library for more information on the featured film. You are welcome to bring your own treats. Computer Tutorials – Wednesday evenings and Thursday mornings. Thursday, April 26th – 7:00pm, Chick-Lit Book Club “The Sea Captain’s Wife” by Beth Powning. Saturday, April 28th – 2:30pm, Family Movie Matinee at your Library. Red Cross Babysitting Course: for students ages 11-15 on Saturday, May 19th from 9:00am-3:30pm. Cost is $40 (cash or cheque payable to Help Educational Services). Bring a peanut free lunch and a teddy bear or doll large enough to diaper. Participants will receive the Canadian Red Cross Babysitter’s Manual and a wallet card. To register please call 643-7260. Gates Computer Lab: Available to check your e-mail, do research and use the Internet. The service is free. Book a tutorial and learn basic computer skills. Wifi available. Hours: Sunday & Monday - Closed; Tuesday, Friday, Saturday - 9:00am-5:00pm; Wednesday & Thursday - 9:00am - 8:30pm. Drop into the West Branch Library (Lancaster Mall) or call 643-7260 for more information. 708
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Village Square Grand Bay 738-8841 1770 Manawagonish Rd Saint John 635-7960
Open for the Season! At both locations! Store Hours: 9am-9pm
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Regional Science Fair results
Mother’s Day Special
The Regional Science Fair for Districts 6, 8, & 10, hosted by UNBSJ, was held on April 12th. After a day of judging, awards were presented to the attached list of students from District 6. Congratulations to the students and their science teachers. A special congratulations goes out to Molly Boyle of Rothesay Park School. Molly received the Grand Prize award at this year’s event. She will now represent District 6 at the Canada Wide Science Fair, to be held in Charlottetown, PE in mid-May. District 6 FRSF Winners: Intermediate Category: Silver Medal - Mind Over Magic, Amber Taylor of Sussex Regional High School; Bronze Medal - Unforgettable: How is Your Memory, Kenneth Otis of Sussex Regional High School. Junior Category: Gold Medal - A Slippery Situation, Molly Boyle of Rothesay Park School; Silver Medal - Wind Power, Noah Boucher & Evan Boucher of Macdonald Consolidated School and Listen to the Music, Stephen Harvey of Quispamsis Middle School; Bronze Medal - WANTED: The Best Partner for Mr. Advil, Sunyoung Park of Harry Miller Middle School and Brrr! L’eau est Glaciale, Diyasha Sen of Harry Miller Middle School. Grand Prize Award - Slippery Situation, Molly Boyle of Rothesay Park School. 806
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10 Year Anniversary April 28th & 29th
Come and celebrate with us!
Saturday 9-5 Sunday 11-5
Great New Solar Gazing Balls and Bird Baths! WesTides - April 24, 2012
Saturday Garden Tea Party Sunday Fundrasier BBQ by Kennebecasis Fire Fighters Union
Many New Garden items just in time for Mother’s Day! There’s something special for everyone Free Draws all weekend! Super Specials!
Come and get your picture taken in our big chair!
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RIVER VALLEY LIONS
The River Valley Lions Club are holding Bingo every Thursday. The doors open at 6:00 with quarter games starting at 6:20, early bird games at 7:00pm followed by regular games at the River Valley Lions Community Centre, 27 Inglewood Drive Grand Bay-Westfield (wheelchair accessible). Canteen is available. 706
WHITETAIL FISHERIES Lorneville Lobster Shop Open 7 Days a week!
OPENING MAY 1ST Surprise Mom with Lobster on her Special Day!
INDOOR FLEA MARKET
Church of St. Andrew & St. David, 164 Germain St. (between Horsfield and Duke) will be holding a Giant Indoor Flea Market on Saturday, May 5th from 8:00am to 12:00noon, rain or shine with books, music, toys, purses, housewares, knickknacks etc. Free Admission to the sale and the facility is wheelchair accessible. A Canteen will be available and there will be a Collectibles table. This is a Raising Bread Committee Fundraiser and proceeds will benefit the work of the Church of St. Andrew & St. David. 935
ATV Riders
Mother’s Day May 13th Shelled Lobster 1lb. Tub No Fuss... No Mess
Cooked Lobster Live Lobster Fresh Clams
Call Karen, “The Lobster Lady” 672-6419 Price subject to change with market
The Grand Bay-Westfield ATV Riders regular monthly meetings are held the 2nd Thursday of each month at the Grand Bay Centrum at 7:00pm. For Club information please contact 757-8787 or visit the website at grandbaywestfieldatvriders.ca. New members always welcome. 724
MARCO POLO QUILTERS’ GUILD
The Marco Polo Quilters Guild welcomes all those interested in quilting whether they are beginners or experienced quilters. Join us at St. Columba Church on the first Wednesday of every month from 7:00-9:00pm and every Thursday from 10:00am2:00pm. Come and enjoy the fellowship of quilting. Bring a friend, enjoy the programs, take a workshop, learn a most enjoyable and time-honoured skill. For further information contact: Sandra Betts 672-4636, sgbetts@nbnet.nb.ca or Norah Sullivan-O’Toole 674-1639, mnorahsullivan@hotmail.com. 728
SJ Ladies Softball League
Looking to have some fun and get some exercise this summer? The Saint John Ladies Softball League is looking for players 16 years of age and older. We start at the end of May and are a whip and orthodox pitch league which is looking to grow. If you are interested please contact Sam or Melissa at saintjohnladiessoftball@hotmail.com, or phone Melissa at 7382772 by May 31st. We would love to have you join us and look forward to hearing from you. 932
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Only 10 minutes from Harbour Bridge West. Exit 112. Turn left. At Lorneville Store, turn left. After 2km, watch for the Lobster Sign on the left.
Critters In Crisis
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IODE spaghetti dinner
Come join us for a Spaghetti Dinner in support of the Katie Hazen Mackay Chapter IODE, which will be held on Saturday, May 26th from 4:00-6:00pm at the Lancaster Baptist Church (87 Church Avenue West). The Menu will include: salad, spaghetti and meat sauce (vetetarian sauce optional), fresh bread/roll and dessert – French vanilla ice cream with Mandarin orange sauce. Tickets ($10/person, $5/children 12 and under) are available from any chapter member or at the Benjamin Moore Colour Centre (20 Plaza Ave. Unit 2, near Sobey’s West). 737
ON OUR COVER: Dessert & Coffee Party update
Sophia Recovery Centre had a wonderful event at Our Lady of Perpetual Help on March 31st. The “Pearls of Wisdom” Dessert and Coffee Party was an enjoyable success. The staff and Board of the Centre wish to thank Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church and all who attended and donated their assistance to this event. On the day of the event the raffle for a $2000 diamond necklace was drawn. The winner, Lee VanWeston of Saint John, is shown here with past Executive Director Sr Arleen Brawley Sic. and current Executive Director, Janet Bordage. If you have any questions or if you are a female wishing to walk away from addiction call Sophia Recovery Centre 633.8783. 605
Pipe band “Open House”
The Simonds Lions Caledonian Pipe Band is hosting an “Open House”, on Saturday, May 5th from 1:30-4:00pm at the Loch Lomond Villa Auditorium. This is an invitation for former members and players, and for those interested in the band, who may wish to join to learn to play the pipes and drums. The format will be a “meet and greet”, with displays and music for those interested in learning about the history of Saint John’s only currently operational pipe band and its 104 year history. The band is actively recruiting new and former members to increase the band numbers for the many requests for parades, concerts and competition opportunities that will provide the continuation of piping and drumming in the Saint John area. Enquiries can be made to David Galbraith at 696-4253 for further information, or reach us through our website at: slcpb. ca. 607
Jamboree – Lancaster Baptist
A Southern, Country & Bluegrass Jamboree will take place at the Lancaster Baptist Church (87 Church Avenue, West) on Sunday, April 29th Renovation Specialists: at 6:30pm. Taking part will be: Windows, Doors, Siding, Donnie & Lorraine Bordage; Custom Kitchens, Hector & Dora LeBreton; Bathrooms, Flooring Merle & Shirley Fox; Ken & And All Your Annette McDonald; Harvey Carpentry Needs. & Bea Arbo; Arnold & Betty McCullough. Call For Your Free No admission but a free will Estimate Today. offering will be received to 672-8597 (Office) benefit organ and building 650-0785 (Cell) repairs. 739
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Distinguished Persons’ purses
The Salvation Army Auxiliary Saint John is hosting their 3rd “Distinguished Persons Purses” event on Sunday, May 6th 1:00pm at the Lily Lake Pavilion in Rockwood Park. To date we have 21 commitments of purses from well known women all across Canada (Natalie MacMaster, Senator Catherine Callbeck, Nazanin Afshin-Jam McKay, to name a few). Oftentimes when we receive a purse it has “treasures” tucked inside - a gift certificate, event tickets, a scarf, chocolates, etc. Our goal is to have 30 purses, of which approximately 5-10 will be used for a live auction. In addition to the silent and live auction of purses we usually have a number of original paintings from well known artists that will also be on the auction block. Liz Izaac, has generously agreed to act as auctioneer again this year. Tickets ($20) must be purchased in advance and are available at Cochrans in Rothesay, Pictures Plus on King Street and the Salvation Army office on Waterloo Street in Saint John. Seating is limited to 200 for a sit down luncheon of soup, sandwiches, dessert and tea/coffee. The Salvation Army Auxiliary may be contacted through the Community Church on Waterloo Street or the Centre for Hope, St. James Street. 606
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The next KOC Breakfast will be held on Sunday, May 6th from 9:00am-1:00pm; adults - $6, children under 12 - $3. Proceeds from this breakfast will go to Muscular Dystrophy and Rocmaura Nursing Home (Wardrobe Project). Thursdays – 7:00pm, Card game. Fridays – Senior’s dance. No dances are held on long weekends. See schedule for co-ordinators. Saturdays – Bingo (none on long weekends). Help is always needed and appreciated, call Yvon Arsenault (214-0755). Activities are all held at Assumption Centre, Chapel Street West. For more information call 672-7691. 701
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Wilson Street, Saint John, Phone 635-8095, www. rcl69.ca. Friday, April 27th; May 4th, 11th - 9:00pm, Karaoke in the Lower Bar with Norm Boucher. Saturday, April 28th; May 5th, 12th - 1:00pm, Dance with Donny & Delbert in the Lower Bar. Sunday, April 29th – 8:00pm, Dance with Steve Lyons & Joyce Boone in the Upper Hall. Monday, April 30th – 7:00pm, Dance - Annual Spring Fling with Delbert & Friends in the Upper Hall. Sunday, May 6th – 8:00pm, Dance with Albert & Sam in the Upper Hall. Sunday, May 13th – 8:00pm, Dance with Johnny & Sonny in the Upper Hall. 710
Concert at Harbour view HIgh
IODE Saint John and the 3rd Field Artillery Regiment are pleased to announce a very special concert in honour of the Diamond Jubilee of Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II to be held on Thursday, May 24th. This concert will feature the 3rd Field Artillery Regiment Band with special guests including student of Harbour View High School, Christopher Lane, Marilyn Williams and others performing music directly connected to the Queen’s coronation and music with a somewhat more indirect connection to Her Majesty. The proceeds of the concert will be for a very special Jubilee project to be announced at the concert. The concert is being held at Harbour View High School beginning at 7:30pm. Tickets ($10) are available by calling 847-3609 or at the door. Wheelchair access is available. 730
Walk for memories
On Saturday, May 27th the Alzheimer Society of Saint John will be hosting their annual “Walk for Memories” at Wolastoq Park (behind Reversing Falls) starting at 12:00noon. To register and to request a Pledge form please contact the SJ Alzheimer Society in person at 152 Westmorland Road or call 634-8722. Information also available on the website at: walkformemoriesatlantic.ca. 827
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Walk for ALS
Join us for Saint John’s 10 Annual WALK for ALS on Saturday, June 9th. The afternoon event will take place at the Market Square Boardwalk and in addition to the 5 km walk there will be food, entertainment, a silent auction, prizes, and more! Money raised will help support those living with ALS and will go towards funding national and regional research initiatives. Please consider making a team or attending the event in general. Register online at walkforals.ca by May 15th for a chance to win a Kobo eReader! For more information/registration contact Michele Connors at 849-8484. There will be a team kickoff at Boston Pizza on Sunday, May 6th and more information about the Walk. Please RSVP to Michele if you would like to attend. We hope to see you there! 959 th
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Nathan’s
Friends of the 1999 graduating class of Hampton High School have joined together to help fellow graduate, Carrie (Whalen) Beaudoin’s son Nathan. Nate, who just turned one, has a rare and complex congenital heart condition called Right Atrial Isomerism/Heterotaxy. More accurately, Nate has a whole body disease affecting most organs. He has no spleen and only the right half of his heart. Nate’s only hope of survival is a complex heart surgery that is only offered in Boston. The estimated cost for this surgery is approximately $300,000 not including accommodations or travel expenses. Nate is scheduled for surgery on June 7, 2012, approximately 50 days from today.
Please join Nate’s friends at Shiretown Publicans in Hampton on Saturday, May 12th at 6pm for an auction and entertainment to raise funds and help get him to Boston for his June 7th surgery. Festivities include a 50/50 draw, auction and entertainment by Fredericton based band, Southern Drive, who was featured on Canada’s Got Talent. We are graciously accepting items, services or monetary donations for this event. If you or anyone you know are in the position to make a donation, please contact fundraising coordinator, Kate (Dempster) McCann at 832-2603 or 647-7771 and we will arrange for pick up. Sincerely, Kate (Dempster) McCann, Erin (Rupert) Duncan, Julie Snodgrass, Kate Shannon, Katie Kilpatrick and Miranda Kilpatrick.
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Quilt show sale & meal
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The 3rd annual Quilt Show, Sale & Meal will be held on Saturday, May 5th at the Wirral Community Hall (6972 Rte 101 Wirral), sponsored by the Wirral Hospital and Community Aid Group. The Quilt Show & Sale, consisting of quilts, jewellery, white elephant/bake tables, will be held from 10:00am-1:00pm. Tickets will be available on a May Day basket and a Quilt draw. The meal will be served from 11:00am-1:00pm and the menu will include: potato salad, beans & ham plate, rolls, strawberry shortcake and/or apple crisp, tea/coffee. Tickets are $8/adults and will be available at the door. Take-outs will also be available. For more information on the May 5th event or the mission of the group, please email: gwillis@nbnet.nb.ca or phone 6874511. 722
Menaguashe Pow Wow
On the weekend of May 4th-6th, retrace the 1777 steps of British soldiers en route to ambush Yankee rebels near Fairville; then celebrate the historic signing of the 1778 peace treaty at the Menaguashe PowWow. On Friday from 1:00pm-6:00pm: Pow Wow orientation will be held at St. George’s church on Watson & Duke W. On Saturday, Menaguashe Trail - 11:00am, Manawagonish Cove; 12:00noon, Woolastook Park, Reversing Falls; 1:00 pm, Courtney Hill. Menaguashe Pow Wow Opening Ceremonies - Watson & Duke W; 1:00– 8:00pm, Parade, BBQ, Aboriginal exposition, Heritage Tours, Park 2 Park Playground Prowl, Merchant Madness, Hiker’s Challenge, Benchmark Scavenger Hunt. Sunday - closing ceremonies at St George’s Church,Watson & Duke W. A bus has been chartered to provide safe, convenient, affordable transportation to Pow Wow events for the West Side with connections uptown and north at Landsdown. The $5 Pow Wow Weekend Transit Pass is now on sale. Pow Wow Transit Pass sale locations, event maps and bus schedules are posted at safeplaysj.wordpress.com. For more information contact - safeplaysj@gmail.com. 736
West Side Singspiration
Our next West Side “Singspiration”, featuring the choirs of the various West Side Churches, will take place on Sunday, May 6th 7:00pm at the Church of the Good Shepherd (Manawagonish at Catherwood). There will be a reception afterward. A free-will offering will be gathered for the Saint John Mission to Seafarers. Everyone welcome to an inspirational evening of singing and praise! 738
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April 26th, 27th, 28th - 7:30
Matinée - April 28th at 2:00 pm
Music by Andrew Lloyd Webber Lyrics by Charles Hart Additional lyrics by Richard Stilgoe + Book by Richard Stilgoe and Andrew Lloyd Webber + Originally directed in Broadway by Harold Prince * Original Broadway production by Cameron Mackintosh and The Really Useful Group”. Based on the novel “Le Fantome de l’Opéra” by Gaston Leroux Orchestrations by David Cullen and Andrew Lloyd Webber WesTides - April 24, 2012
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Attention Nature Lovers!
If you have an interest in wild birds, mammals, fish, wildflowers, geology, astronomy or any other aspect of our natural world, why not consider attending a meeting of the Saint John Naturalists’ Club (SJNC) or taking part in our diverse selection of workshops and field trips? The meetings take place on the second Monday of each month at the NB Museum at Market Square beginning at 7:30pm and feature fascinating presentations. The May 14th meeting welcomes Dr. Thierry Chopin of UNB who will talk about “Integrated Multi-Trophic Aquaculture (IMTA) - one of the solutions for the Turquoise Revolution (the greener Blue Revolution) in the Bay of Fundy”. On Saturday, April 28th Paul Mansz will lead an outing to the Jemseg area to experience the rich diversity of spring bird, amphibian, plant and insect life in that area. The annual Nature NB “Festival of Nature” will be held in the Saint John region on the weekend of June 1st-3rd. There will be 22 field trips involving the full spectrum of nature’s diversity in the Fundy region from geology, birding and botany to insects, marine life and nature photography instruction. Learn more by visiting saintjohnnaturalistsclub.org and consider joining the fun while learning much about our local nature. There is no need to be a member - all SJNC meetings, workshops and outings are open to one-and-all. For more information, contact Hank Scarth at 216-0624 or visit saintjohnnaturalistsclub. org 927
Be a donor
SJ regional Auxiliary AGM
The 93 Annual Meeting of the Saint John Regional Hospital Auxiliary will take place on Thursday, April 26th at Lancaster Baptist Church (87 Church Avenue). Dr. Michael Howlett, Clinical Department Head, Emerge. Medicine will be the guest speaker. AGM meeting will be at 5:00pm and a dinner to follow at 6:00pm ($15) RSVP now by phoning 648-6292. 944 rd
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National Organ & Tissue Donor Awareness Week is April 22nd28th – register as a donor, inform your family, save a life, give life. Over 4,000 Canadians are waiting for an organ, 30% will die waiting. Join us on Friday, April 27th at Long Wharf from 12:noon1:00pm and attempt setting the Guinness World Record for the Largest Human Awareness Ribbon – our goal is 4000 people. Come by the Market Square Atrium from 11:00am-2:00pm and learn about being a donor through, not only organ and tissue, but stem cell, bone marrow and blood donations. 945
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“A day in her shoes”
You don’t want to miss this special night in support of the Canadian Mental Health Association – hot shoes, fabulous women, great prizes, not to mention “Canada’s Sweetheart” – Elizabeth Manley! There is no better way to celebrate Mental Health Week. Tickets are on sale now and available at the Canadian Mental Health Association office located on the 15th floor of City Hall and Manchester Shoe Salon in Market Square. “A Day in Her Shoes” event will be held on Wednesday, May 9th 6:00pm in the Market Square Atrium. For more information contact 633-1705 or visit sjcmha.ca. 925
“It’s a Girl thing!”
Renew your spirit and capture your imagination by attending “It’s A Girl Thing!” - an impressive array of exhibitors collected with women in mind. Gather your mom, sister, aunt & BFF to this WOW fundraiser at the Saint John Arts Centre (20 Hazen Avenue) uptown Saint John on Sunday, May 6th from 1:004:00pm. Receive tips on everything from skin care to interior decorating, purses, hair care, makeup, jewelry, a walk around fashion show, gardening, cooking & so much more! Live music, door prizes, information, food, free samples & too much fun await you. A $6 cover charge goes to Saint John Vineyard Church Food Pantry & Outreach Program and Romero House. 918
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We are celebrating Dad’s 80th Birthday! May 5th 2-5pm Brundage Point Centre Westfield
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M. Gerald teed school fundraiser
The M. Gerald Teed Home & School Association is pleased to present The Cool Chicks & Ugly Doclings on Saturday, May 12th 7:00pm at the Milledgeville Community Centre, 151 Black Street. Tickets are $15 and will be available in advance at M. Gerald Teed School (658-5352) and the Milledgeville Pharmasave (6960000). Refreshments will be provided. All proceeds from this event will go towards school initiatives. So come on out for some laughs and good music in support of the kids. 938
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MUSINGS By Debbie Hickey
LIFE GETS AWAY
I started my day yesterday with at least the semblance of a plan of what I wanted to accomplish, one of which was to write my Musings. I had a couple of time specific appointments in the morning and the rest needed to fit in around those. But . . . the day came to an end and other than those two appointments not one thing on my To-Do list could be crossed off! Where did the day go? Well, let’s see. Things got off on the wrong foot right from the beginning, as I awoke at 4:45 am and was unable to get back to sleep. Now you might think that gives me a great headstart on my day, but not so. Instead of hopping out of bed and starting my day with a half hour to 45 minute walk, I was dragging around and settled in with my book until my usual walking time. BIG mistake. Park me with a book and time mysteriously just disappears. And it did. So instead of starting my day’s list early, I ended up actually running late on my morning routine. And tired. The first appointment was for 9:00am. That went fine. I then came home for a half hour before leaving for a 10:30 meeting at the office. So far so good. Still a little behind on my daily walking target, but doing okay. Got to the office in plenty of time . . . and received a phone call that the person I am to meet with is running a little behind and will not arrive until 11:00. No big sweat, there is plenty I can be doing at the office. But instead of being back home by noon as expected it was 12:45. Time for lunch and an hour long walk in the woods. So far the day was going along at least close to the plan. But then it took a turn in an unexpected direction and the rest of what was on the agenda went out the window. A phone call from our daughter had Mike and I heading to town to assist in her renovations. She has a great old house in uptown Saint John, but it needed a lot of work when she bought it a few years ago. They have found a lovely old home in Hampton they want, so the final renovations on the current house have suddenly gone on a priority list to get the house ready to list and sell. Instead of a day spent outside on a lovely spring day I was sanding walls and scrubbing down cupboards. And not writing Musings. By the time we got home in the evening my brain could no longer function sufficiently to string two words together, let alone 3 or 4 hundred. So here it is the next morning, completing a task from yesterday’s list that didn’t get done . . . and I am late for my morning walk. Out of step for the day already! Gotta go and catch up! “It gets late early out there” ~ Yogi Berra. 801
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FOR RENT RENOVATED, LARGE, 1 & 2 bedroom apartments, Grand BayWestfield, $500 & $600/month, heat and lights not included. For more information please call 650-3692. FOR SALE BACKHOE FOR SALE, 1989 JCB, Cummins diesel, good condition, no rust-new paint, Meenan’s Cove Road, Quispamsis, $8,900. 847-3483. NOTICES SAINT JOHN COIN CLUB Coin Show May 27th, Howard Johnson Hotel, Main Street Saint John, 9:30am-3:30pm, free admission. Contact Tom, ycart@nb.sympatico.ca or 506-650-0669. “SPRING INTO THE SEASON” at our Women’s Extravaganza! May 6th 10am-3pm at the Carleton Community Center, Market Place West, Saint John. Everyone welcome, $2 admission. Spend the afternoon shopping with friends and find the perfect Mother’s Day gift! For more info. please send emails to melcob@gmail. com. SIMONDS LIONS CALEDONIAN Pipe Band “Open House”, May 5, 1:30pm-4pm, Loch Lomond Villa auditorium. Meet and greet, learn about the band, inquire about joining for pipes, drums and management. All are welcome. SERVICES OFFERED PAYROLL & BOOKKEEPING services. call Elizabeth Vickers 214-4336. FREE HEAT, central boiler classic, outdoor wood furnace. Call today 506-435-1661. D&J SMITH CONSTRUCTION Excavation Service. Drain tile, septic systems, new home excavation, garage slabs & foundations, landscaping etc., 30 years experience. 635-4059/333-3068. DAVE’S LIGHT TRUCKING & Cleaning Service, junk, garbage, construction & roofing materials, demolition, brush, decks, small moving jobs. 7 days a week. Also picking up unwanted vehicles. 832-3982 or 653-0026. GETTING MARRIED (BOOK EARLY). Civil weddings performed when and where you choose. Telephone 847-2079. SEWING JOBS DONE for ladies, gentlemen and children. Hems done on pants, dresses etc., other alterations. Non-smoker. Call 672-2599. HAUL AWAY of junk cars, trucks, tractors and farm equipment. Small fee for appliances and small scrap. Drop off site 54 Backland Road, Kingston. 763-2933 or 333-9067. NORSESUN 216-2628 John Deere Home & Workshop Products; Aircompressors, Generators, Grills, Heaters, Powertools, Pressure Washers, Tool Chests, Truck Boxes, Jobsite Boxes. Call 216-2628. GROUND BREAKING LTD. Mini excavator, backhoe and dump truck. Experienced crew with full liability insurance. Drain tile, septic system, demolition, landscaping, shoreline work and more. Chris 639-8766 or Matt 651-5172. VEHICLES 2005 FORD FREESTYLE, 125,000kms, V6, traction control, AC, CD/MP3, reverse sensing etc, senior owned, in excellent condition, $5,900. 977-1711. WAYNE’S AUTO WORLD - In house financing. Buy, sell, lease, rent. Owner Wayne Ganong, bus. 738-6777, cell: 647-8777. www. waynesautoworldltd.com, 53 Epworth Park Road, Grand Bay - Westfield.
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