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The week of April 10 to 16 is National Volunteer Week. For my family, volunteering is important to us. Volunteering can include many things and each and every act no matter how big or small can have a significant impact on someone’s life. In Canada, there are 12.7 million volunteers. People volunteer for many reasons and this can include something they are compassionate about and something they feel will benefit their community. For me, I volunteer to organizations that are close to me. Recently I visited my mother, Alice, who resides in a secured Alzheimer’s - Dementia unit in a nursing home in Charlottetown, PEI. While visiting with her, entertainment was held on a beautiful Saturday afternoon. Men and women came and visited with the residents and for over two hours sang songs they were familiar with, and played instruments including guitars, cello, and the keyboard. The entertainment was lively. The residents were happy, singing and clapping to the beat of the music, while some were up dancing to the songs. After the performance was over, refreshments were served and these wonderful volunteers interacted with the residents. For me, seeing the joy and happiness this entertainment brought to my mother and the other residents in her unit was comforting. As a mother myself of a teenage son who participates in a sport, I volunteer
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may cause symptoms within a day or two, such as: anxiety; insomnia or vivid dreams; headaches; dizziness; tiredness; irritability; flu-like symptoms; nausea or electric shock sensations. Quitting can also result in the return of depression symptoms. This can be serious because the return of depression can be significantly worse than the first episode. The return of depression can be more delayed than the other above symptoms. Please understand that just because antidepressants cause withdrawal symptoms, does not mean that antidepressants are addictive. They are not. But they do need to be tapered so that your body can adjust to the absence of the medication. If you do experience withdrawal symptoms and/or a return of your depression, it may be weeks or months to get things regulated again. This could have a huge impact on your quality of life. To minimize the risk of antidepressant withdrawal, talk with your doctor before
you stop taking an antidepressant. In some cases, your doctor may prescribe another antidepressant or another type of medication on a short-term basis to help ease symptoms as your body adjusts. I have often had women who are trying to become pregnant express that they want to stop their antidepressant. Sometimes the risk of having a relapse of depressions can be more dangerous for the mother and baby than the risk to the baby when the mother continues her antidepressant. Some antidepressants are thought to be safer than others during pregnancy. Therefore, always discuss options and make and educated plan with your healthcare p r o v i d e r. 0043 Dr. Jennifer Ryan, B.Sc., Pharm, Pharm D, ACPR, FCSHP, Pharmacist Owner.
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LIVE WELL BOUNDARIES Having boundaries is important in the development of healthy relationships with others and ourselves. Boundaries are invisible barriers that denote where one begins and ends, and their function is to protect me from others, others from me, and me from myself. For example, saying “no” to others’ requests is setting a boundary. Likewise, disciplining myself to exercise regularly is setting a boundary with myself because my natural inclination might be to invent excuses, like: “I’m too tired… I’ll go tomorrow… I’ll make up for it on the weekend.” And we all know how those excuses play out. Fear, either real or imagined, often keeps us from setting boundaries with others - fear of not being liked, fear of being judged or disappointing others, and so on. Boundaries are also about respect for others and for ourselves. External boundaries refer to our physical and sexual self. Physical boundaries encompass our bodies and personal belongings - purse/wallet, cell phone, Facebook, email, diaries, dresser drawers
and so on. This explains why we feel so violated when someone, without our permission, checks our cell phone, reads our email or goes through our purse or briefcase, or why they become upset if we do this. Sexual boundaries refer to our sexual selves, which means that we (and our partners) have the right to determine who, when, and how we will be sexual. Years ago, young children were taught about “good touch, bad touch” with a little song that said: “My body is nobody’s body but mine, you mind your own body and let me mind mine.” Even in intimate relationships, individuals have the right to refuse any activity that they find offensive, degrading, or unacceptable. Internal boundaries have to do with our thinking, feeling, and behavioral self. This means that I have a right to think what I think, to feel what I feel, and to decide how I want to live in the world with choice of lifestyle, clothing, activities, career and so on. Boundaries are violated when others try to tell us what to think, do, or feel, or when we do the same to
others. Rather than an exchange of ideas or thoughts, when boundaries are absent such conversations can quickly deteriorate into senseless arguments with each person attached to being right and trying to force their opinions on others. Being told that we are too sensitive, silly for feeling a certain way, or having our feelings belittled or dismissed as unimportant are also examples of internal boundary violations. Again, it is important to remember that boundaries work both ways; that is, if I have the right to set boundaries with others, so do they with me! We each model o u r boundaries through interactions with others. How healthy are your boundaries? 0008
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April 10 to April 16, 2016 is National Volunteer Week, a time to celebrate and thank Canada’s nearly 13 million volunteers. Throughout Canada, in cities and rural communities, in homes, schools and organizations, young and old, working and retired, one in two Canadians volunteers their time to serve on boards and committees, canvass for funds, visit seniors and new parents, prepare and deliver food, serve as volunteer drivers, coach children and youth. Volunteers in Canada established the earliest hospitals, orphanages, homes for the aged, and other health and welfare agencies in Canada. Some of Canada’s best-known voluntary
organizations have been in existence for well over a century, including the YMCA (established 1851), St. John Ambulance Association (1877), Canadian Red Cross Society (1896), and Victorian Order of Nurses (1897). Over 40% of Canada’s 78,000 registered charities have no paid staff and rely exclusively on volunteers to carry out their missions. Volunteers are critical to the myriad of nonprofit organizations to deliver valued programs and services to millions of their fellow Canadians.
but volunteers can be found in every facet of our lives. Volunteers reach out to engage in kindness and caring for others; they volunteer their time to an organization for many reasons, including a desire to contribute to their communities, to use their skills and experience, or because they have been personally affected by the cause. They ask for nothing in return, but a simple “Thanks for all you do” is always welcome. In the words of .William Shakespeare, “I can no other answer make, but, thanks, and thanks.”
The top three areas utilizing volunteers are sports and recreation organizations, those providing social services and religious organizations,
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LEGIONS JERVIS BAY RCL #53 1016 Bayside Drive 633-0092; jervisbay@ rogers.com Hours of operation - Monday-Friday 2:00-11:00pm; Saturday 12:00noon11:00pm; Sunday 12:00noon-6:00pm. Sundays - 1:00pm, Bingo, canteen open selling hotdogs, chips and chocolate bars. Fridays - Chase the Ace draw, purchase tickets at the bar all week up to Friday evening at 7:45. Ticket draw is at 8:00pm. Attendance for the draw is not mandatory.. Sunday, April 17 - 4:00-6:00pm, Crib Tournament, doubles - $11/person. Hall rental and catering available, contact the Legion at 633-0092 for more information. LANCASTER RCL #69 Wilson Street, Saint John, Phone 6358095, www.rcl69.ca. Tuesday, April 12, 19 & 26 - 7:30pm, Doubles Crib in Upper Hall.
Friday, April 15, 22 & 29- 7:00pm, Open Mic night with Don LeBlanc & Friends, dance in PUB 69. Saturday, April 16 & 30 - 2:00pm, dance with Donny & Delbert in Pub 69; 6:00pm, Hide-a-Way Reunion dance in the Upper Hall. Saturday, April 23 - 3:30pm, dance with Jed & Moe show in Pub 69. Saturday, April 16 - 9:00pm, Branch #69 & Singles dance with Party Line in the Upper Hall. Sunday, April 24 - 7:00pm, dance with Steve & Carol in the Upper Hall. Sunday, April 17 - 7:00pm, dance with Burke & Pye in the Upper Hall. 0015
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SAINT JOHN NATURALISTS’ CLUB Do you have an interest in the natural world of our region and love to get outdoors to experience it? Why not come to a Saint John Naturalists Club event? Saturday, April 23 - Early Spring Migrants field trip led by Jim Wilson. Meet at the NB Museum, 277 Douglas Avenue at 7:50am; Saturday, May 7 Jemseg Waterfowl and Spring Migrants field trip with Paul Mansz. All events are open to one-and-all without charge. For details, visit: saintjohnnaturalistsclub.org or follow us on Facebook as “Nature Saint John”. 2567
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GONE FISHING WHY FISH FROM A KAYAK? If you enjoy fishing in the Kennebecasis or Hammond Rivers, then you likely have seen me on the water fishing from kayak. People often ask why fish from a kayak? For those of us who have tried it, the answer is obvious, but for those who haven’t, hopefully I can help convince you to consider it. First, fishing kayaks are often not the traditional sit inside capsules that one may think of. There are touring kayaks, recreational kayaks and yes even fishing kayaks which are sit inside, but most of the fishing specific models today are designed for the rider to sit on top. They are built with stability, comfort, and versatility in mind. The seats are remarkably comfortable and often can be raised, and have the stability to allow one to stand and fish! The access that a fishing kayak gives you is unmatched by anything else on the water. From a weed bed on the far banks of a river, to a rocky outcropping in the
center of a lake, and even along the shores of the Bay of Fundy, you can go anywhere in a fishing kayak. There may sometimes be areas where a motor boat is restricted by shallow waters or lack of a boat launch; however kayakers have no bounds. The cost of a fishing kayak is only a fraction of the cost of a motor boat. You can get a quality brand fishing kayak for between $1000 and $2000. Compare that to a boat and motor, registration, gas, trailer, maintenance, etc. If you are looking to maximize the ‘bang for your buck’, a fishing kayak really is the way to go. For anyone intimidated by the effort required to go kayaking, the sport does offer a great opportunity for exercise, but paddling along a pond or river does not require a high fitness level. Virtually anyone can paddle a kayak at their own pace, leisurely travel across the water to explore the wonders of nature, and of course fish any locations that look
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interesting. You do have to pay closer attention to the weather however as wind, especially on large open water, can quickly lead to rough conditions. For anyone looking to purchase their own fishing kayak, my first piece of advice is to try before you buy. I recommend avoiding the cheaper box store brands if possible, as you do get what you pay for in terms of quality, comfort, capability and durability. There are several excellent brands out there offering a very wide variety of excellent choices. If you have questions, would like to demo one of several models I own, or would like more information feel free to contact me! 0034
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SPRING TIME & HIGH SCHOOL MUSICALS Last summer I saw the KV Players production of “Shrek”, directed by Suzanne Doyle Yerxa, with my family. I half expected to be wiggling in my seat half way through hoping it be over soon, but instead I was transfixed by the talent on stage and the overall visual component. It turned out to be one of the most enjoyable and affordable evenings of entertainment I had experienced in quite some time. I recently had the opportunity to speak to Suzanne about this Spring’s season of Musicals and her own thoughts on the high school musical theatre scene. “There are seven musicals from Sussex to Saint John that go on within a four-week period. It’s an exciting season. It’s a lot of fun and the kids make an effort to see the other shows.” When asked about when she started and her initial involvement in area musicals. “I taught at KV for over 32 years and I directed or choreographed the musicals every single year. Bob Doherty did it first and I give him credit for doing such an amazing start-up of that
program. Bob really encouraged the kids and you can trace his influence to every school. Bob stopped doing High school musicals in 1999 and I just continued on.” I was curious about what kept her interested in working with all the young talent after all these years? “Somebody asked me that just the other day. Do you see a difference in the kids? The thing that is interesting is that the kids are exposed to different things today as opposed to when I started teaching (situations, things that have happened, social media et al) that have made their experience (of musical theatre) very different; but I have found, to be honest with you the ages between 15 and 18 years old that have always appealed to me. You first see them as they come in Grade 9. I tell them you can’t even believe to imagine who you are going to be in four years. Holding kids to high standards, watching them meet the standards, and watching them grow as individuals. Musical theatre is a passion for me, it’s about their growth experience. It’s a place to fit in, to feel like you’re part
of something bigger than you. That is what a musical does.” Suzanne has such an honest passion for the art as well as the kids. “I’ve been so fortunate because I’ve been able to surround myself with an amazing creative team.” She says in referring to everyone involved in such a production. “In every high school there is a great talent and that is what we want to cultivate. What life skill is better than be able to stand up there and present yourself.” We went on to talk about a few of the up upcoming production including “Tarzan” at KVHS which Suzanne is involved with making the customs for and “High School Musical” which she is directing. We know family and friends will be there! See the full version of Listen In at: ossekeag.ca. 0041 Jeff Liberty Columnist, @Jlibertyartists
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WHAT’S HAPPENING Wednesday, April 13 Sea Belles Fashion Show & Cookbook launch at Portland United Church, 50 Newport Crescent, with spring fashions from Alia n Tan Jay, a light lunch including tastings from their cookbook "Sing For Your Supper 2" ($10). Doors 6:00, show at 7:00. Tickets ($20) from any Sea Bell or 6368070. Saturday, April 16 "Swing into Spring" Spring Market at St. Mark's United Church (50 Dexter Drive, West SJ) 9:00am2:00pm. Lots of vendors participating (jewelry,sewing,beauty products, art, food etc). Something for everyone! Admission $2. Proceeds to Senior Adult Ministry. Sunday, April 17 Country Gospel Jamboree at Lancaster Baptist Church (87 Church Avenue West) at 2:00pm with special guest Ed Sealy and Dorothea Bagley, Bob Johnson, Ken & Annette MacDonald. Free-will offering will be received in aid of our Syrian Refugee family. All welcome. Gospel Concert at Grand Bay Baptist Church (77 Woolastook Drive) starting at 5:30pm with Potter’s Clay, a Southern Gospel Quartet from Grand Manan. Freewill offering will be received.
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Sing into Spring Concert, 7:00pm, St. Luke's Anglican Church, corner of Main Street/Lansdowne Avenue. Featuring several local youth choirs and ensembles. Come these wonderful young singers! Freewill offering will be received for St. Luke's ministries and the Dr. Joyce Lumb Memorial Music Fund.
Saturday, April 23 Bingo at the CVRC, doors open at 6:00pm and the games begin at 6:30pm. Please invite a friend and bring change. Monthly Breakfast, 8:00-11:00am at St. Luke's Hall, corner of Metcalf/ Lansdowne. Sausages, eggs, toast, home fries and beverage. $6/person. A joint presentation of the Saint John Y's Men's Club and St. Luke's, proceeds to outreach ministries. Sunday, April 24 5 Annual Purses of Distinguished Women Luncheon & Auction at the Riverside Country Club, Rothesay at 1:00pm. Hosted by the Salvation Army Auxiliary, the Auction will also include paintings by local artists. Tickets ($30) are available at Kennebecasis Drugs, Walsh Luggage & Salvation Army. th
Wednesday, April 27 Savvy Soup Day at the SVRC, 11:30am-2:30pm. Make two kinds of soup - we'll have a taste sampling at CVRC, then you can take home some delicious soup! It’s open to all, and it’s free! Register by April 22 - space is limited. Call 693-8513. 50 + Women Who Care of Greater Saint John, meeting 1:30-2:00pm (registration 1:00pm) at St. James the Less Church on Rothesay Road. For more info: Donna 634-1230, Carol 214-4149, Sandy 652-4155 or visit: 50pluswomengsj.com. SJ Branch of NB Genealogical Society meeting 7:00pm at the SJ Free Public Library, Multipurpose Room. Cal Craig will speak on Loyalist & Military settlers in the St. George area. ALL guests are welcome.
Thursday, April 28 SJ Art Club monthly meeting 6:30pm, NB Museum, Market Square. Short business meeting followed by special guest TBA, check out saintjohnartclub. com. Public is invited to attend, new members welcome. 849-7119. Seniors’ Health, Wellness & Safety Fair from 1:00-3:00pm a the St. James the Less Church in Rothesay. Info booths, dietician, pharmacist, info on retirement living and more. Wellness fairs bring people together for a social and informative afternoon. SJRH Auxiliary AGM, in the Community Room of the SJ Police Station (1 Peel Plaza). 6:00pm Dessert Reception, 6:30 meeting. Please RSVP by April 22 to judie.domokos@ horizonnb.ca or 648-7243. AGM for Community Food Basket of Saint John Inc will be held at the new facilities, 245 Union Street, starting at 6:00pm. Saturday, April 30 Magical Music, Divine Desserts & Silent Auction annual fundraiser in support of Fresh Start Services for Women Inc. An evening of music at Hillcrest Church, 476 Lancaster Ave, 7:00pm. Advance tickets $20 at The Bank of Montreal, Lancaster Mall (cash only); 635-4122 (Visa, MasterCard, Debit, cash) or at the door (cash). Hope Springs with L’Arche SJ at KVHS Auditorium, 7:00-9:00pm. Performers include: Brent Mason, James Mullinger, Interaction School of Performing Arts, and more! Tickets ($25) at Backstreet Records (124 Germain St.) and KV Drugs. Visit us on Facebook, larchesaintjohn.org or call 672-6504 for more info! Basement Players production “The Treasure of Shiver River” 7:30pm at the Silver Falls United Church, sponsored by the UCW. Basement Players portion of proceeds go to the Shriner’s Transportation Fund, for families who need to travel to Sick Kids’ Hospitals. Millstream Rec Council. All welcome.
IN THE GARDEN THE EARLY BIRD CATCHES THE WORM... This column is coming earlier than in former years with an air of optimism and keen anticipation; after the wonderful mild and virtually snow free winter we can get a good start to the gardening season. Given that the ground is still cold, if not frozen, digging and planting outdoors will remain a ‘future activity’, however there’s a pile of useful things that should keep us out of mischief for a few weeks. Chief among these jobs is the need for a thorough clean up of the lawns and walking areas; there are plenty of branches and twigs on the ground which can wreak havoc with lawn mowers and any areas with a build up of fallen leaves would benefit from a raking up, the compost bin would welcome that harvest! I have yet to meet the gardener who accomplished all the ‘Fall’ jobs before the winter set in and the next week or two afford a great opportunity to complete the deadheading of the Lilacs without damaging the leaves that surely will be emerging soon. It is generally held that the removal of the spent blossoms will greatly enhance the next season’s bloom and ideally this should be done shortly after the blooming period; however, the dead bits certainly detract from the beauty of the blossoms to come so it is well worth the effort. This is also a good time to take a good look at other bushes and trees, lopping of damaged branches and tidying up the shape which could well be lopsided after winter damage is put right. But you want to do some gardening work, getting your hands into the soil? Well there are many vegetables and flowers that need to be planted now and there are many devices on the market for propagating seed in your home; grow lights and a good soil mix or the peat pellets for the things that need a long growing season like tomatoes, peppers, leeks etc. If you hope to mix in a few flowers as companion plants in your veggie patch, a few flats of Marigolds will help out greatly (they are superb slug traps and assist in keeping tomatoes free of certain beetles). All the information that you need regarding germination times and sowing requirements etc. will be on the packages. Before the soil is really ready for working
there is one vital job to do in the flower border, with the alternating cold and warm temperatures, the Iris and some of the crocus have heaved out of the ground exposing roots, they need to be gently eased back below the soil and patted in fairly firmly, if the soil is loose enough, they can be dug up and replanted with great success.
Have FUN, enjoy the fresh air! Blessings. For the full In The Garden article, please visit our website: ossekeag.ca. 0045
Betty Kennett, Resident Green Thumb
April 12th - April 25th, 2016
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HOTDOG HISTORY Colin Sifton here again from Holly’s Restaurant and Catering with another answer to your question. Ever wonder what a hotdog is and who takes credit for its invention? We have all had one, probably many of them. It is one of the culinary delights that show up at every family barbecue and we all had that one friend who lived on them in college, but did you ever wonder where they came from? Hotdogs are the cousin of the sausage. The first hotdog is hard to find, because it was first just a cooked sausage, served in a bun and eaten as finger food, mainly at sporting events. Made for easy eating when you didn’t have disposable plates or utensils. Sausages were named after where they were made and most of them were made in Germany. A frankfurter was from Frankfurt. Wieners came from Vienna where people were referred to in German as Wien’s. Around 1870, on Coney Island, German immigrant Charles Feltman, began selling sausages in rolls. He founds that he could sell more if he brought them already cooked and just needed to reheat them and the cooked hotdog was born. A hotdog was a cooked sausage and it remained that way always. All hotdogs are cooked and can be eaten right out of the package. Not to say they are all that good cold, but they are safe. So where does the name hotdog come from? The word hotdog has been used in Europe since 1884. It was a slang
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used because butchers were putting dog meat in the sausage and they were dog sausages. Yes it is true, Europeans at one point ate dogs as meat, but that all changed after the war. Hotdogs are prepared commercially by mixing the ingredients (meats, spices, binders and fillers) in vats where rapidly moving blades grind and mix the ingredients in the same operation. This mixture is forced through tubes into casings for cooking. Most hotdogs sold are skinless as opposed to more expensive natural casing hotdogs. Over the years hotdogs have evolved into many different forms, from corn dogs, which are dip in a cornmeal batter and deep fried on a stick to the footlong and now more recently, veggie dogs and turkey dogs. Our fascination with the hotdog has moved from the backyard barbecue to the seven-eleven where they sell over 100 million dogs a year. We dress them, up not just with the traditional condiments but with new infused toppings. Restaurants are opening serving nothing but hotdogs and making the ballpark tradition into nouveau cuisine. The hotdog has come a long way from dog sausages to steam carts on the streets to what we see today. 0040
Colin Sifton Owner/Chef, Holly’s Restaurant
TIME Of all the remarks that I have received from non-quilters, one of the most common remarks is, “I wish I had the time to make a quilt.” It almost makes me feel guilty because I seem to have a tremendous amount of “time” while the other person seems to be lacking this precious commodity called “time”. Once I read an article about time management and the author pointed out that the President of the United States only has 24 hours in his day, just like you and me. Granted, he has many, many hands to help him out but nevertheless, he still only has 24 hours in his day to accomplish all of the things that need to get done. Because, it all boils down to really, really liking something - having a great passion for something and actually and purposely making the time for this activity. No more. No less. Most people get up, go to work, come home, relax and go to bed and repeat this sequence of activities the next day. And most everyone have pockets of free “time”, whether it be watching hockey, knitting, playing games on the internet, sitting back with a cold beer or whatever your passion may be. This is how you
have decided to spend your “time”. My pockets of free “time” are spent quilting. A quilting internet group that I once belonged to had coined the expression, a “Tilde Thread”. Tilde, one of the ladies in our hand piecing group, would recommend that we put 12 inches of thread in our needle and sew at least those 12 inches, before going to bed, if you couldn’t make the time to do more, of course. We were all amazed at how much quilting you could do when you gave yourself a “Tilde Thread” moment, every day! My quilting group, the Marco Polo Quilt Guild had recently been asked to make a couple quilts for “Bobby’s Hospice”. And as the hospice’s symbol is the sunflower. I’ve decided to find that elusive “time” and make three dresser or table toppers. So, if you’d like to make a quilt and think you don’t have the “time”, drop in and visit the Marco Polo Quilting Guild. We’d be more than happy to convince you that you actually do have the time to make a quilt! The MPQG meets on the 1st Wednesday of every month except for July and August, at the St. Columba Church on Manawagonish Road, on the West side. Doors open at 6:00. Meeting is from 7:00 - 9:00pm. You’re welcome to spend
some “time” with us! Submitted by Rosa Robichaud 4026
Sunflower quilted creations for Bobb’s Hospice
ASD-S MENTAL HEALTH WORKSHOP
Anglophone South School District is pleased to present an evening for parents and guardians with Dr. AnnMarie Churchill, who will be speaking on child and youth mental health issues and building resilience in our children; resilience is the ability to live well and thrive as well as cope in a healthy way with adversity. There will be time for parent questions and discussion on mental health issues. This event will take place from 6:308:00pm, on Thursday, April 21 in the Donaldson Room at the ASD-S District Office at 490 Woodward Avenue in Saint John (Millidgeville North). 4018
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ZOO NEWS Springtime at the Cherry Brook Zoo. The twin Nilgai, born December 27, 2015 are growing bigger and beautiful! Update about the new lions - the zoo is waiting to hear when the cubs are born. More lion details to follow. Exciting! The weather was great all through March Break at the Zoo. Crowds of people came every day. The tiger was so excited to see all the people! Earth Day celebration with the animals is Saturday, April 23. Receive a tomato plant when leaving the zoo. Sunday, May 1 is the official Spring re-opening of the Vanished Kingdom and Claws Mini Golf Course (weather permitting). Zoo Summer Day Camp, a weekly day camp for 6 - 12 year olds, runs June 27 until September 2. Space is limited so be sure to register your children. Join the zoo volunteers: age 16 to seniors - the Zoo Garden volunteers are looking for more members. This group usually works every Wednesday night 5:308:00pm. Spring hours at the Zoo: 10:00am4:00pm. For all zoo information: 634 -1440;
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Carleton Community Centre, 120 Market Place; 674-4335 Hours: Monday-Friday 7:30am-3:30pm. Specimen Collection Tuesdays & Wednesdays 8:00am-3:00pm, appointments only 649-2704. Food Bank - Tuesdays & Fridays, 1:00pm3:00pm. Food Purchase Club - clients pay for their bag of fresh produce. Call 674-4335 for information. Smoking Cessation Program - call 6744335 for an appointment. Fundy Fog Chasers - meet Thursdays (6:30pm) and Saturdays (9:00am), runners and walkers welcome, no charge. Check our site on Facebook. Monthly Foot Care Clinic - 3rd Wednesday of each month, ($35 fee or covered by insurance), appointment needed 6572273. Gentle Yoga - Thursdays, 10:00am. $6 fee. Zumba - (slower pace), Mondays & Wednesdays, 10:00am. $4 fee. Pickle Ball - contact Mike 672-9566.
Art Class - Tuesdays at 10:00am (goodwill offering), contact: kimmy.cookson@ gmail.com. Community Garden Plots - First come, first served. $15 plus $5 key deposit. Social Development case worker on site Tuesdays 1:00-3:00pm or by appointment. Social worker/Counselling (by appointment). Two Nurse Practitioners, by appointment only. 3250
MERLOT 2 MASTERPIECE
Rocmaura Foundation Presents - Merlot 2 Masterpiece on Wednesday, April 27 from 7:00-9:00pm in the Club Room, Rocmaura, 10 Parks Street. You’re invited to create your own masterpiece with Artist Sheila Howell. Cost $50, includes guided instruction, free glass of wine, 16x20” ready-to-hang canvas, acrylic paint, brushes, munchies. Wine bar $5 per glass. Arrive at 6:45, your masterpiece begins at 7:00pm. Dress appropriately, bring your own apron. RSVP to our Event page on Facebook. Please make advance payment to secure your seat, 643-7090 or Email: foundation@rocmaura.com. 4015
Sunday, May 29th 2016 On the last Sunday in May across New Brunswick join families and friends and Make Memories Matter in the annual Walk for Alzheimer’s! We look forward to seeing you at the Walk for Alzheimer’s location nearest you!
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PIC OF THE MONTH WINNER Congratulations to Catherine White, who submitted this photo, taken on Darlings Island of evaporating snow in an early spring sunset, to our “Pic of the Month” contest for March. Catherine has won a Movie Pass (for two, including drinks & popcorn), compliments of Ossekeag Publishing. (Please note: Vouchers must be picked up within 30 days.)
The theme for April is “Early Spring Blooms”. No people or pets please, digital copies only and photos should be horizontal (landscape) not vertical (portrait) as the vertical orientation does not work with our publication layout. Submissions are to be emailed and must be received by the 25 of each month. Happy shooting!! 0037 th
MARIGOLD AWARDS The Marigold Award is given out by the Marigold Project to citizens who aid and assist our children. Our Marigold Theme is Growing Marigolds-Growing Children. Marigold Award winners for 2016: Carolyn Danells - has volunteered her time at the Community Food Bank in the South-Central area for over 30 years; Holly Singh, volunteers and organizes the Lunch Program at Saint John the Baptist School; Kevin Watson, has spent his life volunteering in recreation from soccer to boxing in Saint John; Shelley Scott, is the volunteer co-ordinator of the Westside Food Bank and volunteers at many other worthy events which help our children. The Marigold Project encourages you to put up more bird houses and plant more spruce trees. There is a shortage of both and our birds need these to live in. This is the time of year birds start their families, please act soon. This 19th year of the Marigold Project and we will surpass our own World Record. We are promoting the use of bright colours and the painting of our buildings For more information on the Marigold Project visit: marigolds.ca. 4016
JOIN FENCING The Fundy Fencing Club is open to individuals 10 years of age to adulthood. Our club is for enthusiasts who are interested in the sport as recreation, and for those who are interested in fencing as a competitive sport. They are prepared to compete in tournaments around Atlantic Canada. Three versions of fencing are all taught at our club Foil, Epee, and Sabre.
Where: When: Cost:
Saint John Early Learning Centre, previously known as Holy Trinity Elementary School. Please use entrance at corner of Rockland Road and Burpee Ave.
Tuesdays 7:00 - 8:30pm Saturdays 12 noon- 1pm (Beginner Program) Private lessons on request $30 per month for one session a week; $40 per month with two sessions weekly. (Payable by cheque or cash) It is one of the few sports in which boys and girls compete on equal terms against each other. A year round sport, with events to interest the competitive and team spirit. Fencing is a great workout and can be played well into adulthood.
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SPRING
HOME IMPROVEMENT Although Spring has officially begun, the weather is still somewhat unpredictable and getting at all of those outdoor projects could be delayed a few weeks. While we wait for the return of warmer days, there are still lots of indoor projects we can undertake. Some may require only a few minutes, others a weekend, but all are an investment in the long-term
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Now that the house is clean, look around and consider small upgrades and projects that can be undertaken at low cost but have big visual appeal. Something as simple as rearranging the furniture in a room can give the feeling of a whole make-over and if you update your paint colour at the same time you will be amazed at the transformation. Artwork on the walls (think bold), painting an old table and repurposing it as a desk, creating a photo gallery on a long wall, or adding a colourful area rug can have major impact. There are tons of ideas available on the Internet and many cost very little. Happy Spring!
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DROPS OF HERBAL WISDOM TURMERIC - THE GOLD IN “GOLDEN PASTE” One of my regular customers stopped by to pick up a few items and shared with me her new found love of “Golden Paste”. She has good reason to be excited about her new discovery. Turmeric is labeled as an ancient superfood for good reason. Its rhizomes have a long history of use as a medicinal herb in both Ayurvedic and Chinese traditional medicinal systems. It is regarded as an excellent blood purifier and an effective remedy for inflammatory conditions such as arthritis, skin conditions (including psoriasis), and digestive and liver disorders. Turmeric contains a compound called curcumin, scientific research and clinical trials are providing evidence that this compound is involved in much of turmeric’s medicinal effects. Turmeric’s potent antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties have a protective effect on the liver, have an ability to increase bile secretion and may offer some protection
against the development of gallstones. Because the herb is a liver and gallbladder tonic, it aids in cleansing the body of toxins and helps to resolve chronic skin problems. Turmeric has also been shown to help lower blood pressure and reduce harmful cholesterol levels in the blood, reducing the development of hardened and blocked arteries. Golden Paste is easy to make and there are many recipes to choose from. Here’s a good one that is fun and easy to make: ½ cup turmeric powder 1 cup of water 1 ½ teaspoons ground black pepper (this helps with the absorption of Turmeric) 3 TBSP cold pressed olive oil or coconut oil Add turmeric and 1 cup of water to a pan. Heat gently, stirring constantly. Cook until you get a thick paste. Should take 6-10 minutes. If too thick, add more water. If too thin, add more turmeric.
Once you have reached the desired consistency, add the pepper and oil. Stir to combine well and let cool. Keep in a jar in the refrigerator for 1-2 weeks. Take small quantities of Golden paste 3-4 times a day. Add small quantities of this turmeric paste to your favorite dishes, such as smoothies, teas, soups, curries, rice and salad dressings. Customize the flavor by adding vanilla, clove and cinnamon. Golden Milk/Turmeric Milk is one of the most popular ways to take turmeric into your daily diet. Simply add a small bit to a glass of warm milk and stir. This makes a great night cap. 0042 Joyce Lee
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Basement Players began over 28 years ago and each year they donate a portion of the proceeds from performances to charity this year’s recipient will be the Shriner’s Tansportation Fun. This worthy charity provides financial support to families who need to travel to Sick Kids Hospitals. Come on out and have some laughs while helping us raise money for this worthwhile charity!
THE CURMUDGEON STORM One definition of poetry is, “lofty thought or impassioned feeling expressed in imaginative words.” How that explains, “spring has sprung, the grass has riz, I wonder where the birdies is” I’m not sure. Spring has sprung. The grass will “riz” once the snow melts. The birdies will return, should it ever warm. Which is all fine and dandy, except that it proves once again that my beloved other half is right – which pains me to absolutely no end. Kathleen – her column on the inside of the front cover signifies her importance. I’m somewhere near the rump of the paper, need I say more. Kathleen insists that every St. Patrick’s Day is accompanied by a storm. Always has been, always will be. A simple fact of nature. Not worthy of
further discussion. Of course, were you to think about this for a moment or so, you might conclude that though storms may occur on St. Patrick’s Day, it is highly unlikely that they will always occur on St. Patrick’s Day. Just doesn’t make sense, as any rational person would quickly comprehend. Should the day actually prove to be clear, Kath will be quick to note that the storm the day before, or the day before the day before, or the day after, or the day after the day after (you get my drift), was actually the St Patrick’s Day storm. As time marches, the storm before or after soon becomes the storm “of ” St. Patrick’s Day. However, this year the storm came on St Patrick’s Day and Kath was quick to point out the accuracy of her
prediction. Not being smart enough to leave well enough alone, I thought I’d do a little research to prove my point. Surely there must be data on this sort of stuff. Surely there are weather records that would support what could only be considered a common sense observation. And, surely there is! The people, who track this sort of stuff, have indeed tracked it. They have even named it. “Sheila’s Brush”! St. Patrick’s Day storms are so common an occurrence, they’ve warranted their own name. Maybe there are reasons why I’m on the paper’s rump. 0002
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AROUND & ABOUT 366 SNIPPETS FROM THE PAST I have been working so hard on getting a new book done, which has a historic or educational item a day for all 366 days of the year, that I have been missing my deadlines with Ossekeag. You would not be reading this if they hadn’t reminded me to get it done. Collecting trivia like I have been doing is certainly an eye opener. I think I am on the last couple of weeks of work on this first part… to find something for every day. I’d likely be finished except for the temptations that I have not resisted to stop and read items that I can’t use in the book for various reasons. Sometimes it would take more than the 10 lines that are the maximum I’ve allowed for day by day entries. Sometimes it is because the item is too much like another I’ve already chosen. Sometimes it is because I know there are still person’s living who would be hurt if I told some “skeleton in the closet” story I’ve run across. But I have to say that the process has been an enjoyable one, and I have a learned a lot. Now, as this column is supposed to be
mostly about Saint John West, I will share a couple little stories that I will be fleshing out in the book. One that gave me a chuckle was about four girls who started out from the North End of Saint John on a long distance walk to Lepreau. They got so tired by Fairville, that they stopped on Manawagonish Road to eat the food they’d bought along for energy. They did eventually reach Lepreau Falls, but I won’t tell you how! You’ll have to read the book. Another story in the book is about the Saxby Gale of October 4, 1869, and how the keeper of the Beacon light, which was built on a ledge just out in the harbour near the Fundy Rose docks, had to climb to the top of the lighthouse and hang on for dear life as the storm driven waves surged over the deck on which the lighthouse stood. Then there is the story is about a plan to harness the Reversing Falls rapids that did not pan out. It was put forward by one of Saint John’s best known athletes, who was also a very well respected boat builder. There’s tragedy in the book too. Not only
did Saint John have a great fire, but so did Fairville, and about half the town burnt. Just outside of Fairville, there is the story of an explosion at a Sawmill in South Bay that took seven lives. Then there is the story of a corpse found in the Tower Hill Cemetery, a ferry crossing of the harbour that took 24 hours instead of 20 minutes, and how the New Albert Cadet Corp became the top Corp in New Brunswick. I hope this whets your appetite and that when the book becomes available, you will consider it for yourself or a family member or friend. There’s lots of work to do yet; stay tuned… and you folks at Ossekeag will probably have to remind me in May to do this column, as there’s lots of work to be done with the designer and printer before this work is completed. 0004
David Goss Local Historian & West Sider
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LOYALIST DAY CEREMONY
ASIAN HERITAGE MONTH 2016
The public is invited to celebrate the arrival of the Loyalist refugees in Saint John at this year's Loyalist Day ceremony in the Market Square Atrium. Arriving on the shores of this rocky refuge on May 18 1783, the Loyalist exodus from New York City to Saint John led to the founding of our city two years later on May 18, 1785. St. Mary's Band will deliver a concert at 10:15am, followed by remarks from both provincial and municipal dignitaries and the reading of the Loyalist Day proclamation. Members of the Loyalist Association will be present in period dress, and Saint John's official birthday cake will be cut and shared with those in attendance following the ceremony. At 12:00noon the guns of the 3rd Field Artillery Regiment (The Loyal Company) will fire their customary 21-gun salute. The New Brunswick Museum will also be open free of admission, courtesy of International Museums Day. The Loyalist Day ceremony is organized by the New Brunswick Branch of the United Empire Loyalist Association of Canada. For more information, please call 632-3485. 4014
Join us as we kick off our May 2016 celebrations with a variety of unique cultural acts at the Opening Ceremony on Saturday, April 30 at the Market Square Atrium 2:00pm. Asian Heritage Art Exhibits: On display for the entire month of May at the Saint John and Kennebecasis Valley Free Public Libraries. Lunch n’ Learns: Engaging Cultural Discussions… and free snacks, 12:00nooon at: SJ Free Public Library Wednesday, May 4; West Side Branch - Tuesday, May 10; Kennebecasis Valley Free Public Library - Wednesday, May 11; East Side Branch - Wednesday, May 18. Proudly presented and sponsored by The Asian Heritage Society of NB - Saint John Chapter. Sunday, May 29 - 6:30pm, Asian Heritage Cultural Gala at SJ High School, Dennis Knibb Auditorium, 170200 Prince William Street. Join us for a
unique cultural experience showcasing traditional cultural acts. In addition to local cultural acts, this year our Gala will feature a play by the Kitchener-Waterloo Arab Canadian Theatre group, based on the true story of an Iraqi refugee. Taste of Asia - Culinary Workshop Saturday, May 14 11:00am-2:00pm at the Corner Stone Baptist Church (42 Leinster Street). An afternoon showcase of Asia’s finest cuisine: learn how to prepare a full four-course meal with dishes from four different Asian countries. The Asian Heritage Society of NB - Saint John Chapter includes representatives from Bhutanese Nepalese Cultural Society, Chinese Community, Japanese Community, Filipino Association of NB - SJ Chapter, Greater SJ Korean Association, Indian Community, Iranian Community, Pakistani Community, Vietnamese Community, Multicultural Association of SJ. In partnership with SJ Multicultural & Newcomers Resource Centre, Prude Inc.YMCA Newcomer Connections, SJ and KV Free Public Libraries. 4024
REGIONAL HERITAGE FAIR Anglophone South School District is holding a Regional Heritage Fair at the NB Museum in Saint John on Thursday, April 28. Students from grades 4 to 9 who have competed in their school based fair and placed first will be presenting their projects to be judged for a Provincial Showcase in June. Projects may be viewed by the public from 3:00-8:00pm that day. The award ceremony takes place in the Market Square Atrium at 6:30pm with the 3rd Field Artillery Band playing prior to the ceremony. Her Honour the Lieutenant Governor, MLA Ed Doherty, MP Wayne Long and students with their friends and families will be in attendance. The general public is invited to attend and view the wonderful job our Saint John and surrounding area students have done preparing their projects. 4025
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