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It’s spring time, and for many parents with children this is the time of year when our children are involved in sports and competitions. For me, having a teenage son who is involved in fencing, our weekends now involve competitions. With fencing, Matthew participates at the club one evening per week and there are times when he misses this training due to school work such as assignments, tests, and exams. His coach, Rick Gosselin, is very interested in the children’s schooling and it is not uncommon to hear Rick ask the children about school, and he’ll ask parents how their children are doing with their grades. For our family, Matthew is a competitive fencer who competes in Canada and the United States. Because of this, he has made friends from different provinces and states. I am fortunate I can accompany Matthew to these events and I look forward to the mother-son time we get to spend together on our road trips. I am also very fortunate my son is not too embarrassed to be seen with his “old” parents! In fencing there are so many rules involved depending on the weapon you are competing with and my son competes primarily in “foil” events. As a parent watching my child compete, I still have trouble distinguishing who gets the point when both lights come on at the same time - thank goodness I’m not refereeing! I understand there are rules and how it all comes down to right-of-way, who began the attack and if this person gave
up their right-of-way by moving their hand or foot back. There are a lot of words for different actions in fencing, and I understand the terminology of a parry and parry reposte; however, that pretty much sums up my understanding of the terminology. As a mom watching my son, I encourage and support him, but Matthew is aware that many of the actions from the fencers and calls from the referees are way over my head. A competition we will be attending, the Challenge Des Nations, in Quebec, will include fencers from 13 countries. When we travel and attend competitions, it is not unusual to see the children get together, socialize and have a great time, go out to the restaurant and get together at the pool. For the children competing, school work is still important and Matthew takes his work with him and studies during the long drives, at the hotel, and along the wall at the fencing event - this is a common sight to see children along the walls studying in between matches at the events. Fencing events are a time for our family to get away and for my husband and I, to watch our son participate in something that he thoroughly Kathleen Bolger enjoys. 0001 Publisher, Ossekeag Publishing
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SEAWOLVES BEGIN PRACTICE The UNB/NBCC Saint John Seawolves are going to run three spring practises (ages 18-24) so we can start planning for our upcoming season a we can meet our new head coach - Nathan Gorham and our assistant coaches. We have quite an exciting season planned and would like to get out as many returnees and new players as possible. Sunday, May 1 - 12:00noon-3:00pm; Sunday, May 22 - 6:00-8:00pm; Sunday, May 29 - 6:00-8:30pm. If you have any questions you can contact Barry at 333-462. 4051
SAINT JOHN NATURALISTS’ CLUB If you love nature and experiencing it first-hand, why not take part in one of the Saint John Naturalists Club’s upcoming activities? Sunday, May 1 - Birding Walk in Rockwood Park, 7:30 Rockwood Park Interpretation Centre; Saturday, May 7 - Birding Gagetown-Jemseg, 8:30
Brundidge River Centre, Westfield; Monday, May 9 - Nev Garrity, Stories form a Field Biologist, NB Museum, Market Square, 7:00pm. Meetings, workshops and outings are open to one and all without charge, Club members or not. For more information on these activities and to confirm the details about registration, timing and location of the field trips or to learn more about the SJNC, visit: saintjohnnaturalistsclub.org or follow us on Facebook as “Nature Saint John”. 2567
ZOO NEWS Springtime at the Cherry Brook Zoo. The twin Nilgai, born December 27, 2015 are growing bigger and beautiful! Sunday, May 1 is the official Spring re-opening of the Vanished Kingdom and Claws Mini Golf Course (weather permitting). Join the zoo volunteers: age 16 to seniors - the Zoo Garden volunteers are looking for more members. This group usually works every Wednesday night 5:30-8:00pm. Spring hours at the Zoo: 10:00am4:00pm. For all zoo information: 634 -1440;
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LISTEN IN 200th ANNIVERSARY STEAMBOAT CONCERT Along with an interest of steam trains and a growing interest recently in steamboats; one day I hope to be able to really learn more about the history of the steamboat, especially in relation to our own community here on the river. So when I hear about an event that will encompass a celebration of the history of the steamboat and live music I can’t help but let folks know about this family oriented event. I talked to Eric McCumber who is instrumental in putting this event together and has his own personal history in the subject. His grandfather Captain Donald F. Taylor wrote three books about Steamboats on the St.John River. They are available at the library for your reading pleasure. At one time in the early 1800’s that was the major mode of transportation, long before trains, planes and automobiles. “Before 1803 we had not even 10 miles of road here in NB” Eric tells me. The invention of the steamboat is
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what really opened up the province” Eric continues. “The river was our highway and before the steamboat you had to row a boat, paddle a canoe or ride on a sloop. (Definition - https://en.wikipedia.org/ wiki/Sloop) We're asking folks to come out and drift back to the Steamboat Era when the river was our highway and life and boats moved at a civilized pace.” Eric tells me in relation to the event. “The steamboat General Smyth left Saint John on it's maiden voyage to Fredericton on May 20, 1816. For more information on this and the 130 years of steamboats on the St. John River system check the website at: kingstonnb.ca.” Both the Macdonald Consolidated School Choir and the Kingston Peninsula Heritage Choir will be entertaining the audience in celebrating the 200th Anniversary of the First Steamboat in New Brunswick with a concert at the beautiful Trinity Church in Kingston on Thursday, May 19 at 7:00pm.
Carolyn Murray will be playing on the vintage 1785 W.N. Hedgeland church organ which is sure to be a treat! The performance will include 1816 period music by the choirs all dressed in periodera costumes. We will hear some more modern New Brunswick songs as well. The engine gong from the famous 1845 steamboat, Reindeer, will be rung. A reception will follow at the Parish Hall across the street. A Free will offering would be appreciated. I could talk to Eric all day about this subject! Thanks Eric for taking the time to enlighten us about this rich part of our river and peoples history. 0041
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LOYALIST DAY CEREMONY 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
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SEA BELLES' MEMBER RECOGNIZED Sea Belles of Harmony, Inc., recently held a weekend music retreat. The highlight of the weekend was the presentation of the Barbershopper of the Year Award to 10 year Harmony, Incorporated member, Bernice BlakeDibblee, for her many hours assisting with chorus fundraising and coordinating bass section practices as Bass Section Leader. The recognition award was presented on behalf of the chorus by Margie Fife, last year's award recipient. I am so proud to have been chosen Barbershopper of the year," stated Ms. Blake-Dibblee. "It is very rewarding to contribute to the well being and success of our wonderful chorus. I do not need a formal acknowledgement to compel me to do what I can for my sisters in harmony, yet I am most grateful for this honour. There are so
many others deserving of this award so to be chosen for this honour reaffirms the importance of contributing to our successes." added Blake. The weekend retreat was held to prepare for Area 1 Convention and Contest June 2-4 at Mount Allison University in Sackville. The public is invited to hear choruses and quartets compete from across the Atlantic region. Sea Belles welcomes women 14 years and older who love to sing. For more information, visit: seabelles.ca. 4022
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ASK MARY WHAT TO SAY… WHAT TO DO! We all know someone who has lost a loved one or who has just been diagnosed with a terminal illness. You think “What am I going to say?” or “How am I going to help?” The funny thing is that as soon as they hear your voice, your connection kicks in and your conversation will flow as it always has. You have a relationship, a past that includes memories, friends and shared experiences. You will be so glad that you picked up the phone and just called. It can be as easy as just Saying “I’m sorry it took me so long to call, but I didn’t know what to say”. That’s all you have to say because they will just be happy to hear from you. Don’t be afraid that you won’t get it right – is there even a “right” way to say things! My own experiences have led me to determine that they need someone to talk to, offers of assistance and sincere expressions of caring. You can cook, shop, arrange for a day out, etc., to give them more time to do what they really
want to do. Call them often so that they have someone to share their feelings with. Write them a note or send a card. Include a warm, caring or interesting fact about something they are interested in or recall a shared memory. Be specific when offering help. Volunteer to shop, do laundry, bring dinner or drive them around to do their errands. Remember your help will be even more valuable as time passes and people stop calling. Think about their hobbies and try to get them involved in them, once they are up to it. Ask them to join you for a walk or a meal once a week. Keep trying and don’t take it personal if your friend rebuffs offers or doesn’t return your calls because they are feeling ill. Listen well and unless you are asked for your advice, don’t be quick to offer it. Their life was changed forever when they were diagnosed with a terminal illness. Allow them to come to terms with it at their own pace and if they
want to talk about their illness and possible death then let them. Don’t just say “call me if you need anything” instead bring them what they need and just do what you think needs being done – mow the lawn, do their chores or cook a meal. You can use your creativity to figure out what they may need, but sometimes deeds and words aren’t even necessary. A look, a hug, a touch or just being there can say it all. Please email your questions to: mary@thesisterhoodofwidows.com. 0016
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MILITARY TREASURES THE CAREER OF MAJOR MURPHY As a medal collector I frequently find myself researching the careers of individual soldiers whose medals are in my collection. My medal research often leads me to stories that surprise me. An example of this is the story that unfolded when I researched the medals awarded to Major Gerald Patrick Murphy. At first glance, Major Murphy’s medals indicate a Second World War career spent in Europe fighting the Germans and Italians followed by a period of post war reserve service. The story would turn out to be so much more! Our story takes place in the Aleutian Islands, a chain of desolate, windswept islands stretching westward from northwestern Alaska. Two of these islands, Kiska and Attu, were seized by the Japanese in early June of 1942. This action took the Allies by surprise. For almost a year the Allied response was limited to containing the Japanese incursion and preventing its possible use as a base for attacking the North American continent. Meanwhile the Japanese built up bases and maintained garrisons of 2,500 men on Attu and 6,000 men on Kiska. By late spring of 1943 the Allies were ready to strike back. On 14 May, 1943 the Americans carried out an amphibious assault on the island of Attu. The fight to liberate the island took more than two weeks. The Japanese garrison fought desperately to hold the island. Of the 2,500 Japanese defenders only 24 were captured alive. While planning the attack on Kiska, the Americans decided to ask for Canadian assistance. The Canadian government agreed to provide two Brigade Groups (approx. 5,000 men each) to assist the American effort. One of the two Canadian Brigade Groups was to take up defensive positions on Adak Island. The other Canadian Brigade Group was to be part of the force that would land on Kiska. The 13th Canadian Infantry Brigade (13 CIB) was selected to take part in the Kiska assault. Among the unites which made up the 13 CIB was “C” Company of the Saint John Fusiliers. This company was commanded by Major Gerald P. Murphy of Saint John, NB. In mid July of 1843 the 13 CIB sailed from British Columbia enroute to the Aleutian Islands. They Landed on Adak Island where they were to spend two weeks training with American troops.
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The assault on Kiska was to be a two pronged attack involving more than thirty thousand soldiers. On 15 August, 1943 an American force landed on the southern side of the island. The following day a combined Canadian American force landed on the northern side of the island. The 13 CIB was part of the second landing. Neither assault faced any resistance on the beaches. It was assumed that the Japanese garrison had withdrawn into the island’s mountainous interior. Such a tactic would greatly reduce the effectiveness of Allied naval support. The Allied troops began to cautiously move inland, sending patrols into the mountainous interior with its fog shrouded hillsides. Quickly casualties began to mount, most were caused by mines and booby-traps. There were reports of patrols coming under small arms fire from what appeared to be Japanese infantry covering the minefields. It soon became apparent that the Japanese had evacuated the island prior to the Allied assault. The gunfire in the interior turned out to have been “friendly fire”. It appeared that when one patrol triggered a mine its members would often open fire on perceived movement in the fog. Nearby patrols, hearing the explosion followed by small arms fire would also open fire in the belief that they were under attack. The Japanese High Command had realized, after the loss of Attu, that they had to reasonable hope of defending Kiska. On 28 July, 1943 the Japanese garrison on Kiska was evacuated. Despite the absence of Japanese defenders the Allied assault force suffered several hundred casualties. Many of these casualties occurred aboard a
Major Gerald P Murphy (center)
U.S. Navy destroyer which hit a sea mine. The rest occurred as the Allied troops searched the island to make certain that all the Japanese were gone. The 13 CIB remained on Kiska for several months as it took part in the effort to thoroughly search the island. Among the last Canadian troops to leave Kiska was Major Murphy who left the island on 3 January 1944. After a period of leave in Canada, Major Murphy was sent overseas to England. After additional training in England he was sent as a reinforcement to Italy where he served as a machine gun officer with the Princess Louise’s Fusiliers, a sub-unit of the Fifth Canadian Armoured Division. In February this division was moved to North-West Europe. The remainder of the war saw Major Murphy serving in Holland and Germany. After his demobilization from active service Gerald Murphy returned to his pre-war job as a clerk for the G. E. Barbour Company. He would work his way up through this company and retired as the company’s Branch Manager in Edmunston, NB in the late 1970’s. The successful conclusion of World War Two was not, however, to be the end of his military service. In 1952 he re-joined the reserves as an infantry officer. He initially served with the Carleton And York regiment and later with the Royal New Brunswick Regiment. He retired from the reserves in 1960 having served twelve years with the reserves and six years of active duty. 0046
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ASIAN HERITAGE MONTH 2016 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. For more info: ahsnbsj@hotmail.com; ahsnb.org or Facebook - AHSNBSJ. 4024
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ASK THE CHEF SALT Colin Sifton here again from Holly’s Restaurant and Catering with another answer to your question. I was talking with a man this week about salt and salt intake; then I started wondering when we started seasoning our food with salt and pepper. This is what I found out. Salt is an essential nutrient and the amount of salt in the diet influences health. Too much salt can raise blood pressure and may increase the risk of heart attacks and strokes in susceptible populations. The World Health Organization recommends that adults should consume less than 2,000mg of sodium, equivalent to 5 grams of salt per day. Salt has been a traded commodity for over 8000 years. It was mined and traded all over the middle east and northern parts of Africa. All through history the availability of salt has been pivotal to civilization. The word "salary" comes
from the Latin word for salt because the Roman Legions were sometimes paid in salt, which was quite literally worth its weight in gold. Are bodies crave salt. We have several different tastes and combining two or more of these tastes in balance determines how much we enjoy what we are eating. Sweet, salty, savoury, sour and bitter are the five flavours we seek in a meal. Some chefs have perfected the ability to combine these tastes. The ability to do so is an art in itself. I find most chefs over season items with salt, which in return makes your brain think that something is better than it actually is. You know when this happens because you will be thirsty after your meal. If you are concerned with your salt intake, avoid processed foods. Processed foods are full of salt but they come in different forms. In the ingredients list, if you see sodium then that really means
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salt as sodium is a major part of salt. Mono sodium glutamate (MSG) is the most common salt substitute found in processed foods and is known for giving cramps to some. Now salt is important and your body needs salt to survive. People avoiding salt 100% of the time are causing more harm than good. Lack of salt leads to fatigue and causes muscles to cramp up. Electrolytes are out of whack without salt, so don’t avoid it, just be conscious of how much you are taking in. Always taste your food before adding salt, especially in a restaurant because cooks should be trained to season food to ensure flavour. 0040 Colin Sifton Owner/Chef, Holly’s Restaurant
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Here’s one of the most frustrating truths I deal with in my job: Many of the best shows I see are also the most difficult ones to describe. Artists are doing amazing, exciting, fun stuff - mixing up genres and styles and bringing whacky humour to their work. So we get science fiction circus and cowboy jazz and stepdancing ballet. But how do I get that message onto a poster or into a thirty second ad? The last show of Imperial Theatre’s 2015/16 season is a perfect example of this – Sheesham & Lotus & Son. They’ve been described as “Mississipi Sheiks meet Doctor Seuss as curated by HG Wells.” Does that help you imagine their show? BBC Radio called their work “lovely sepia-tinted music” and Acoustic magazine went with “riotous dusty string-band epics.” Maybe an image is starting to form in your mind. I like to start with their tagline, “Let’s party like it’s 1929” and then talk about the kind of quirky humour that made “O Brother Where Art Thou” such a great film. As for the music – they play fiddle and banjo and sousaphone, so maybe you can picture that. Of course they also throw in some tunes on their very own Sepiaphonic Monophone and Contrabass Harmoniphonium. In short, they’re funny and they play songs with names like, “My Dixie Darling”, “Viola Lee Blues”, “Old Sugar in the Gourd” and “New Money Rag.” The three performers have fantastic
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rapport onstage, and with their audiences. As you might have guessed, Sheesham & Lotus & Son play all over the world. (They are not particularly elderly, by the way – none of them remember 1929 for sure.) Here in Saint John they are doing a morning performance for young school children, with lots of fun and education about music history, as well as a grownup performance in the evening. I can’t promise you won’t learn something in the grown-up show, but you’ll be too busy laughing and loving the music to notice. Oh, and you can have a beer while you’re enjoying the “new kings of old time” with all your friends and family. Older kids will love this show too. The show is Thursday, May 12 at 7:30pm, Tickets are $25 for adults and $15 for youth. Get them online at: imperialtheatre.nb.ca or call the box office at 674-4100. After you’ve seen it, you can try to describe the show to your friends. 0030
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Make it Special Although the recent celebration of Mother’s Day is only slightly more than a 100 years old, ancient Greeks and Romans honoured mother goddesses, and by extension all mothers, thousands of years ago. This was followed by early Christians who held Mothering Sunday on the 4th Sunday of Lent. Canada has, like many other countries, created the second Sunday in May as a day to honour our mothers and the role they play in families.
chocolate and cards are always welcome, but the gift of time is the most precious gift of all. And in addition to spending time with mothers, taking your
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LIBRARY NEWS WEST BRANCH LIBRARY Lancaster Mall, 621 Fairville Blvd, 6437260 Fall/winter hours: - Tuesday, Friday & Saturday 10:00am-5:00pm, Wednesday & Thursday 10:00am-8:30pm; Sunday, Monday & holidays - closed. Children’s Programs: Babies in the Library - Sign-up for next session. Time for Tots - Drop-in for children aged 18-36 months Thursdays at 10:30am. Storytime Drop-in - for all ages consisting of stories, songs, fingerplays and a craft, Fridays at 10:30am. Thursday Night Homework Help for elementary school students, Thursdays 5:30-7:30pm. Pre-register at 643-7260 or westbranch.publiclibrary@gnb.ca. Family Drop-in Table - all day, every day. Books, a craft, puzzles and colouring sheets with weekly theme. Battle of the Books Update: Five months! Five west side schools! 52 classes! Six pizza parties! A special thanks to our
sponsors Papa John’s Pizza & Lancaster Mall. Leading the pack - Island View School - Kindergarten (Mrs. Brown) & Saint Rose - Grade 1 (Mrs. Brown)/ Havelock School - Grade 2 (Mrs. Springthorpe)/Saint Patrick’s School – both Grade 3 (Mrs. Schroeter) & Grade 4 (Mrs. Andrea - Mrs. Millet)/ Seawood School – Grade 5 ( Mrs. Arbeau). Saturday, April 30 & May 14 10:00am-4:30pm, LegoTM - imagine, build, create. PD Day Movie (11:30am) - Thursday, May 5 Toy Story; Friday, May 6 Toy Story 3. Saturday, May 7 - 2:30pm, Super Spring Saturday & Happy Mother’s Day. See you at the Mall Star. Adult Programs: Friday, April 29 - 2:00pm, Friday Flick - Concussion. Tuesday, May 10 - 12:00noon-1:00pm, authentic Asian Tea. Wednesday, May 11 - 6:00pm, Girl’s Night Chick Flick, Madame Bovary.
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Thursday, May 12 - 2:00pm, “Ukes 4 U” Mini concert/sing-along with guests Tom & Mary Noël. Syrian Refugee Children: Donations of toys, books and clothing are gratefully being accepted at our location. Knit 2 Together (k2tog): Tuesday afternoons drop-in with knitted squares, tea and treats; drop in and put two or more together to make a blanket. 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. Free Wi-Fi. Bulletin Board: Check out what is happening in your community. Community Room Rental: West Branch Library has a spacious room offering tables, chairs and limited kitchen facilities.
EAST BRANCH LIBRARY 545 Westmorland Road, 643-7250, eastbranch.publiclibrary@gnb.ca Library Hours: Tuesday & Wednesday 10:00am-8:30pm; Thursday, Friday, & Saturday 10:00am-5:00pm. Community Volunteer Income Tax Program: help for fixed income individuals who are not able to prepare their income tax/benefit returns by themselves. By appointment only, contact the library. The library is now open (regular hours) at 55 McDonald Street (the transit building). 0019
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DOLLARS & SENSE CALCULATING THE COST OF SAVING MONEY It seems more and more I am hearing ads talk about taking a payment break for yourself or let’s see if we can reduce your costs so that you can have more money in your pocket. Having more money in your pocket is an appealing notion; we all want to have more money in our pocket (especially to do fun things). My concern is how you get there, instead of feeling excitement when I hear offers to save me money, I end up feeling apprehension and my financial side springs to life. Not to say that there are not ways that this can work, but usually it is not as easy and beneficial as it sounds. Money and time have a connected value. When you are paying off debt, you want to do it in a short period of time, when you are investing… well, you want lots of time to increase that
money. Anytime you are taking a break from a payment you are increasing the amount of time you will have to pay that debt over. In the long run you have to ask yourself is the short term gain, worth the longer term payment? I can tell you my immediate self says ‘yes I want that,’ on the other end when I am delaying retirement or looking at a consolidation my older self would say ‘no, I don’t need that.’ That’s the balance we are always struggling with when it comes to our finances, there are things we need and have to buy (groceries, gas, etc.) and then there are things we want to buy (new clothes, jewellery, etc.). We all have to give into a want every now and then, it is human nature, and yes sometimes we do make mistakes. Advertising will always appeal to our wants, the key is to take that moment
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KRISTEN THANKS YOU FROM THE BOTTOM OF HER VENTRICULAR SEPTAL DEFECT. Thanks to your donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, life-saving advances in cardiac surgery continue. And thousands like Kristen continue to come home. Please keep giving. So that we can keep helping. #createsurvivors
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FIELD TRIPS MAKE LEARNING FUN! Children love field trips. Whether with family or a school group, it’s always fun to take advantage of learning experiences outside the classrooms. At 2, 3, and 4 years old, the students of the West-Side Co-Op Preschool prove that this love starts young. It can be difficult to find field trips for groups of toddlers and preschoolers, but we are lucky to have found some wonderful West Side friends who always welcome
the students, teachers, and participating parents for a visit. The Pet Corral, on Fairville Boulevard, has been a great friend to the children of the preschool. They love visiting the fish, cats, guinea pigs, and especially Frank, the Iguana! The Irving Nature Park is another favourite and the toddler class is eagerly awaiting the park to open for the season. The Children’s Forest is always a hit with the children in all classes. Of course, the West Branch Library is a perfect location to mix two of the children’s favourites – books and field
trips! It’s exciting to get a library card, check out books, and enjoy a story. Our three day class is getting ready for Kindergarten next year, and have formed a special friendship with the students of St. Rose, who welcome the children for visits to help them make the transition from preschool to kindergarten easier. These field trips are just a few examples of how the West Side community supports the students and staff of the West Side Co-Op Preschool. They help provide experiences that can’t be duplicated in the classroom, and we thank them all very much for their support throughout the school year. The West Side Co-Op Preschool is a non-profit organization, run by the parents of the children who attend. With our qualified teaching staff, our philosophy is to accept all children as individuals and to help them develop and grow at their own rate in all areas: social, emotional, cognitive, and physical. If you are interested in learning more, contact the preschool at 635-8294 or westsidecooppreschool@ nb.aibn.com. 4050
Checking out books at the Library
Outdoors at the Nature Park
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IN THE GARDEN FLOWERS THAT BLOOM IN SPRING The flowers that bloom in the spring, tra la, bring promise of merry sunshine… The Mikado. At last we can truly celebrate spring with the blooming of the crocus and, by the time you read this, the Daffodils will be strutting their stuff; however this does not give licence to start any serious digging in the flower beds since the danger of slicing into bulbs or perennials that have not yet surfaced is very real and the dismay at slicing into a precious Asian Lily produces an almost physical pain. By this time all frost cover, fir boughs and the like, should have been removed, any cold nights that might come will not damage uncovered plants Quite the most rewarding activity that gives a huge visual lift to the border is that of edging; as with most garden tools, simple is definitely best! There’s a huge range of seemingly labour saving devices on the market to aid in this job, but by far the best method is the half circle edger
and a simple garden fork; the soft moist ground is perfect for this activity, as the turf is lifted on the garden side of the cut, the soil can be shaken on to the garden and the slice of turf makes a welcome addition to the compost, or indeed, a convenient patch for a piece of lawn requiring repair. Doing this job affords an opportunity to deal with cutworms, slugs and the like before they engage in amorous activities and produce legions of progeny; and the sharp cut edge, once the soil is mounded away from it, deters the grass from invading the garden. Because the ground is moist, this is a good time to carefully tackle some of the perennial weeds. Dandelions, clumps of grass and the pesky chickweed are easily removed without too much disturbance, and since the chickweed is already in bloom, it is vital to get it out before it seeds. In this case a ‘stitch in time’ saves several hundreds of new and invasive weeds getting a strong foothold!
Most ponds contain a mass of fallen leaves and mine has a bumper crop of crab apples that are fermenting well and very likely providing stupor inducing nectar for the wild life. Though not wishing to deny joyful imbibing to any living creature, these bits and pieces need to be removed and a top-up of clean water added. Since there will be a load of pond creatures that are lifted from the water, I leave all the detritus on the side of the pond in order that they may slither back in; water snails are particularly useful for cleaning the pond and when the bits have settled will aid in keeping the water clear, healthy and inviting for legions of mosquito eating frogs. Blessings! 0045 Betty Kennett, Resident Green Thumb
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WHAT’S HAPPENING Wednesday, April 27 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.
Sunday, May 1 Roast Pork Supper, 3:30-6:00pm, at the Millstream Rec Centre, Berwick. Pork, potatoes, carrots, turnip, peas corn, applesauce, pies. $10/adults, $5/children 6-12, $25/family, preschoolers eat free. Sponsored by Millstream Rec Council. All welcome. “A Trio of Sonatas”, 2:00pm Organist Michael Molloy in recital at the Church of St. Andrew & St. David
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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!
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Church, Germain Street. Admission by donation (tax receipt for $20 or more), proceeds to the church. More info: Michael Molloy at 672-4078/ mmolloy@nbnet.nb.ca. Melodies in May Concert at St. Luke's Anglican Church, corner of Main Street and Lansdowne Avenue, at 2:00pm. St. Mary's Band will perform selections from their repertoire. $10/ adults & $5/children 10 and under. Proceeds to St. Luke's ministries and St. Mary's Band.
Tuesday, May 3 Tuesday Treats at Church of St. John Baptist (Mission Church) St. Clements, 819 Millidge Avenue, 12:00noon1:00pm. The Art of Quilting, Juliet Nowlan is bringing a selection of quilts. Light lunch with us or bring your own. Tea, coffee, and cookies. 633-5055. Wednesday, May 4 Annual Card/Luncheon Party, at
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WHAT’S HAPPENING Saint Mark's United Church, 50 Dexter Drive at 12:00noon with sandwiches, sweets and prizes. $12/person. Bring your friends to make a table of four. Please contact any UCW member or call Saint Mark's office at 672-3320 for tickets. A Day in Her Shoes fundraiser in support of Canadian Mental Health Association New Brunswick, 5:30pm at Market Square with special guest, Kayley Reed (co-founder of Wear Your Label). Hors D’Oeuvres and wine, silent auction. $40/person. For more info: 633-1705/nb.cmha.ca.
Thursday, May 5 Rocmaura Nursing Home Auxiliary monthly meeting in the Boardroom at Rocmaura at 2:00pm. All are welcome. Saturday, May 7 Spaghetti Dinner in support of the IODE Katie Hazen Mackay Chapter from4:00-6:30pm at the Lancaster Baptist Church Hall (87 Church Ave, Saint John) $12/adults and $6/ children (12 years and under). Bowling for Cancer - in support of Relay for Life, 9:00pm-12:00midnight at the Bowlarama, West SJ. $15/ person includes bowling, shoe rental, two slices of pizza. More info contact Ashley Duguay: 609-2782/ashley. duguay@hotmail.com. Cloggers Gathering in PEI, registration at 8:30am, clogging 9:00am-5:00pm at 514 Malpeque Road, Winsloe, PEI. Admission ($25) includes lunch. Contacts: (Saint John)
Pauline - savoiepg@nb.sympatico.ca, 696-1844; (PEI) Theresa - chipaluck@ msn.com, 902-626-9334. Spaghetti Dinner, in support of the Katie Hazen MacKay Chapter IODE, 4:00-6:30pm at the Lancaster Baptist Church (87 Church Ave, West). $12/ person, $6/children 12 and under. Take-outs available. St. Bridget’s Casino Nite, doors open 6:30, K of C Casino Games from 7:009:00pm. Auction, Silent Auction, Cash Bar of beer/wine. Light hors d'oeuvres served. All proceeds to cost of Church renovations. Cover charge at door $20. Have some fun, wear some bling, socialize.
Tuesday, May 10 Tuesday Treats at Church of St. John Baptist (Mission Church) St. Clements, 819 Millidge Avenue, 12:00noon1:00pm. Reminiscences of the Old Mission Church and the North End with Sherman Palmer. Light lunch with us or bring your own. Tea, coffee, and cookies. 633-5055. Friday, May 13 th 15 Annual Fundraising Dinner & Auction for the Loch Lomond Villa Foundation. Lobster dinner, Eliminator Draw, and guest entertainer James Mullinger. Limited tickets $120 each, ($900/table of 8, $1,100/table of 10). For more info/tickets contact 6437110, foundation@lochlomondvilla. com or visit: lochlomondvilla.com.
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SCHOOL STRING PROGRAM FUNDRAISER Saint John and Area School String Program will be holding a Perennial Plant Sale/Bake Sale on Saturday, June 4 in the Family Centre behind St. Rose school from 9:00am-12:00noon. There will be a huge selection of perennials available at great prices, as well as fresh baked goods on the Bake Sale table. All remaining plants will be 50% off between 11:00am and 12:00noon. We require many donations for this sale and plant donations are welcomed (672-4042 for details). Bring a friend to the Perennial Sale on June 4 and enjoy a coffee and muffin while you browse through the plants, and support string music in the Saint John schools! 4040
AIR CADETS’ CEREMONIAL REVIEW 161 C.K. Beveridge Royal Canadian Air Cadet Squadron will hold its Annual Ceremonial Review at 2:00pm on Sunday, May 14 at the Bayside Middle
School Gymnasium on Bayside Drive, Saint John. The Annual Ceremonial Review (ACR) is a formal parade which celebrates the accomplishments and activities of the cadet unit over the past year. Approximately 40 cadets and nine staff of 161 C.K. Beveridge Squadron will parade with a band for parents and local dignitaries, including the Squadron’s sponsor # 250 Wing of the Royal Canadian Air Force Association. Invited dignitaries will be assisting with award presentations. The reviewing Officer will be Mr. Patrick Laskey, Principal of Bayside Middle School. Light refreshments will be served. Guests should arrive by 1:30pm for a 2:00pm start. The ACR should be completed by 4:30. Public is welcome to attend. 4042
HISTORICAL SOCIETY MEETING & SALE The Kings County Historical & Archival Society will hold their next meeting on Saturday, April 23 at the Central Kings Recreation Centre, 110 Titusville Road, Titusville, starting at 2:00pm. Kathy Hooper will speak
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about her life as an immigrant to Canada, and her work as an artist. All are welcome to attend. The KC Historical & Archival Society will hold their annual plant sale on Saturday, May 21 in the parking lot behind the Hampton Courthouse, starting at 9:00am. There will be a variety of perennials, annuals, shrubs, trees and gardening curiosities. If you will be dividing your perennials, or have other extra plants of various species to donate, they would be appreciated. Please bring them to the parking lot before 9:00am on May 21. Proceeds go towards the operation of the Kings County Museum. Everyone is welcome to attend. 4020
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FOOT ‘PRINTS’ HEEL SPURS The usual causative factor in Heel Spurs is referred to as Plantar Fasciitis. ‘Plantar’ is the bottom of the foot as in Plantar Warts. ‘Fascia’ is a covering like the fascia of a house. ‘Itis’ means inflamed. The Plantar Fascia is the body’s longest ligament. Extending from the bottom of the heel to the bottom of the toes, it is triangular in shape. Its primary function is to protect the four layers of muscle below it, functioning like a skid plate under a truck. It also acts like a tie bar to maintain and stabilize the arches of the feet. It is tough and elastic in nature. You can either traumatize or overpull it, as I once did, limping off a tennis court (game over, kids, you win!). Usually it develops slowly, initially a dull ache in the heel and it’s usually experienced the first few steps out of
bed or following periods of rest or non-weight bearing. If it goes on long enough, it may pull on the heel bone to form a bone spur. It can become painful to the point that the person cannot walk. It is often found in the approximately ten percent of families who have high arches, non-weight bearing which flatten or roll in on weight bearing. Thousands of times a day during walking or running, the plantar fascia receives a “twist”, which pulls it away from the heel. There are many forms of treatment. Usually, a combination of a course of low intensity laser treatments, coupled with custom moulded foot orthotics which fit in the shoes and control the rolling in or over pronation of the feet. “Happy Walking”. 0025
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available. Call Susan at 644-9947. WE HAUL AWAY 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.
2009 COROLLA LE loaded. Proximity key, push button start. Low kms. Very fancy wheels. $11,675. Call 506-756-2462.
Happy Mother’s Day!
VEHICLES 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.
BUSINESS WHO’S WHO CHIMNEY SWEEP & BRICKLAYER
Leonard Dempster
The Master Chimney Sweep & Bricklayer since 1976. Chimney Cleaning • Brickwork • Carpentry & Roofing
(506) 849-0106
Our Reputation has been Your Safeguard Since 1976.
CLEANING & HOME REPAIRS Ed’s Cleaning & Home Repairs
Renovations Property Maintenance Spring/Fall Clean-up Small Tractor Service
References & Insured 651-5807
Interior/Exterior Painting Garbage/Recycling Water Damage Lawn Care Tree/Brush Removal
MOVING SERVICES No job too big or small Packing materials Climate controlled storage Free estimates Free loaner wardrobe boxes
650-7548
murphythemover@gmail.com
ROOFING CONTRACTOR
PLUME’s Roofing
Siding • Windows • Doors • Roofing Licensed & Insured • Lux Warranty
Matt Plume • 721-7451 plumeconstruction@gmail.com
Call 832-5613 to book your space. Next Issue: May 10 Deadline: May 3
ededling1@gmail.com
A cure for Diabetes could be hiding in your closet, thank you for your support! The Canadian Diabetes Association Clothesline program collects items you no longer want in order to generate revenue to help those suffering from Diabetes. People wishing to donate can call the Clothesline at 1-800-505-5525 for a free home pick-up of your reusable clothing and household items. The Donation Centre is located at 362 Rothesay Avenue. Individuals can also drop off soft items only at one of our drop box locations listed below. Needs Convenience - 75 Wellesley Ave Saint John Lawtons Drugs - 107 Catherwood Drive Saint John RJs Quick Mart - 634 Dever Road Saint John Petro Canada - 5 Hilyard Street, Saint John Family Ties Play Care - 166 River Street, Saint John Pizza Shack & Convenience - 241 Millidge Avenue, Saint John
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AT YOUR SERVICE West Side Home Improvements • Residential & Commercial • Repairs, Renovations & New Work • Decks, Doors, Windows, etc. REGISTERED & INSURED
Phone: Roger 214-3194 Email: r101wilson@gmail.com
Cedar Hill-Greenwood Cemetery Introducing • Double Cremation Lot • All of your burial costs • Plus, an upright monument • As low as $105 per month In Greenwood Cemetery
Please contact the office for more details.
1650 Manawagonish Rd., Saint John, NB, E2M 3Y3 • 672-4309 info@cedarhillcemetery.ca www.chgcemetery.ca
Call for your FREE in-home CONSULTATION
506-652-5155
BATHFITTER.COM
495 ROTHESAY AVENUE, SAINT-JOHN, NB E2J 2C6 ©2016 Bath Fitter.
CALL C.K. ADHESIVES Services Offered Include: · Crack Injection, Concrete Walls & Floors · Drain Tile Repair/Replacement · Internal Drain Systems · Sump Pump Installations · Video Inspection FREE · Membranes ESTIMATES! · Ditching, Complete 30+ Years Excavation Services Experience of
WHEN YOU NEED US... WE’LL BE THERE!
Blaine Campbell Phone: (506) 832-5071 www.wetbasementsaintjohn.ca
Fundy Canvas Inc. • Boat Tops & Seating • Awnings • • Travel Covers • Tent & Tent Rentals • • Truck Tarps • • Sport Mats • Repairs •
Steve Jones Kenny Humphrey 506-639-6644 506-663-1423 fundycanvas@gmail.com tel: 832-5613 242 Main street hampton, nB e5n 6B8 info@ossekeag.ca April 26th - May 9th, 2016
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