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anywhere near him!!”, while Spandex two is saying “How nice of him to feel comfortable enough to wear his home comfort clothes in public!!” So the “stay-at-home-and-wear-whatyou-want-spring-training” program is this. . . shoveling snow!! Yes... strange I know but the snow is delightfully heavy this time of year making for a great workout. The temperatures are moderate, meaning light weight clothing is possible, but here are the real benefits. First, you’ll be in great shape for the next winter from hell or in my case ready to work in the woods!!! Secondly, if you have a nice patch of bare ground where the sun will shine brightly, you have a snow melting factory. Shovel that snow from where you don’t want it (the garden that the Missus misses) onto that sun warmed ground and just watch it slowly but surely melt it’s rotten soul upon the ground. I am estimating that we will see real spring (flowers,etc.) at least 2 and a very possible 4 weeks sooner than just letting mother nature run her course. And... best of all... I might get a bit of shifting of the bulges!!
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ay D s ’ r e h t o M y p a p H 1. Take her to breakfast. Breakfast in bed has long been associated with Mother’s Day, the one day of the year where mom gets to sleep in and dad (and/or the kids) make breakfast. Now that you’re grown-up why not take her out to breakfast at her favourite
restaurant. You don’t have to cook, neither does she and you get to enjoy some time together. 2. Go see a play or movie together. As we grow up, we tend to spend less and less time with our parents, we all have busy schedules and places to be. Flowers are great, but spending time together is better. This Mother’s Day give your mom tickets to a play, or a movie pass and tell her you want to take her out for the night, just the two off you. Let her pick where you’re going and what to do, and enjoy your time together. 3. Invite her over for dinner. Maybe, breakfast is too early for you, invite your mom over for supper and enjoy each other’s company. If you have little ones have them make cards for
Grandma that she’ll treasure. Give them some paper and pencil crayons and let them go to it. 4. Card and flowers Maybe you think cards and flowers are cliché, but I bet your mom still likes getting cards and flowers from you on Mother’s Day. She’s probably even told you what her favourite flower is at some point in your life as well. Find a nice bouquet, or get one custom made by a florist and pair it with a nice card. Don’t rely on Hallmark to tell her how you feel. Dig deep and put some emotion in that card. Think of one nice memory the two of you made together, or a time where she helped you. Cite a few examples of how she’s helped you in your life, and how happy and thankful you are that she is your mother. After all it’s her day, make it as special as you can for her.
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After all the snow has melted (hopefully), and Spring is well under way, we take the time to say thanks to our Mom on the second Sunday of May. Who more deserving of a holiday in her name, than the lady who raised you, since you were a babe. So, we go with our offerings of flowers and cards, and we pay our thanks for a debt that can never fully be repayed.
One day a year, we offer our thanks to the woman who has spent her whole life giving us all; from kissing bruised and scrapped knees, to running us to the doctors; a true superhero in the flesh, with the strength and will of ten. No statues will be raised in her honour, no days will bear her name, there won’t be bells ringing or fireworks, but we can celebrate her all the same.
How many of us owe our kindness and heart, to the gentle mothering we recieved when we were still young. From before we were born she carried us, and until her last breath she will walk by your side, ready and willing to comfort and console, help and love. For, to be a Mother is more than a job it’s a life long commitment sealed with love.
For the untold hours and days she’s given. For fevers broken with a cold cloth, or for diapers changed, for encouraging our passions long before talent arrived, before we can realize all that she’s done. The best gift we can give her, is to share and spread the love and kindess she taught us; for that is being a mother.
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LIBRARY NEWS WEST BRANCH LIBRARY Lancaster Mall, 621 Fairville Blvd, 6437260 Hours: Tuesday, Friday & Saturday 10:00am–5:00pm; Wednesday & Thursday 10:00am-8:30pm; Sunday & Monday - closed. Children’s Programs: Thursdays: 10:15am, Time for Tots dropin for ages 18-36 months; 11:00am, Story Time drop-in for all ages; Please sign up for the next session of Babies in the Library (April 30) at 12:30pm; Homework Help for elementary school students, 5:30-7:30pm, contact the Library to pre-register. Tuesday, May 5 & 12 - 10:30am, Baby Massage, pre-registration is required. Teen Programs: Thursdays: 5:30-7:30pm, Homework Help for Middle School students. Call the Library to pre-register. Adult Programs: Wednesdays: Knit 2 Together, afternoon drop-in.
Thursdays: UKU4U, 1:15 - Beginner Class; 2:00pm, Intermediate Class. Friday Flic - 2:00pm, last Friday of each month with popcorn courtesy of the Mall. Wednesday, April 29 - 7:00pm, Chick Lit Book Club - All the Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr. New members welcome. Gates Computer Lab - free service. Book a tutorial. Community Room Rental - The Library as a spacious room, available offering tables, chairs and limited kitchen facilities. For more information: westbranch. publiclibrary@gnb.ca or phone 643-7260. 0019
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LISTEN IN ELTON JOHN I have recently been on a real Elton John music kick of late. My wife Cynthia told me of an old high school acquaintance of hers who’s mom, a Kennebecasis Valley resident who had once been on a date with a young Elton John. I had to find out more and looked into how this local woman met Sir Elton! I made contact with Suzanne Young over Facebook and asked her if I could get the story from her sometime and she obliged and gave me her cell phone number. Let’s cut to the chase - “I was 21 and I was in Europe. I went to Europe in March. We were in Switzerland and we were in a youth hostel. At the train station we met these two guys, sitting across from us.” Suzanne tells me about her chance encounter of meeting Elton John in Europe during the Spring of 1971. During this time John would have been in the midst of working on his brilliant album “Madman Across The Water” that hailed the now classic hits “Levon’ and “Tiny Dancer”! Suzanne was telling me about the movie “Love Story” that they were all talking about in 70/71. If you’re not familiar with the movie it’s considered to be one the most romantic movies of all time. It starred Ali MacGraw and Ryan O’Neal. “I had already seen the film in London.” Suzanne says of the film they saw together in Switzerland. “On the way to the theatre people were looking at him.” Suzanne elaborated on how people were reacting to seeing him. “It’s kinda a cool story”. Yes it
certainly is Suzanne! When Elton John performed in Saint John in 2008 Suzanne was out of town, but he did a “Shout out” to her, friends told her. Thank you Suzanne for telling me your wonderful story! Onwards with my Elton John kick! I reached out to Caleb Quaye who was Elton’s original guitarist and was also a member (along with Reg Dwight later known as Sir Elton John) of Long John Baldry’s backing band Bluesology. Along with Elton, Caleb has worked with Hall & Oates, Mick Jagger, Paul McCartney, Harry Nilsson and Pete Townsend to name but a few. Who else is there, really?! Caleb has a wonderfully inspiring story of how his life changed one night for the better, so we talked about that story which is covered is his book, “A Voice Louder Than Rock & Roll” and his up-coming Documentary! Caleb was in California and I was in Kingston, NB but we still were able to do the interview face to face via Skype. Get the rest of the interview online at: ossekeag.ca/ category/listening-in. 0041
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WHAT’S HAPPENING Wednesday, April 29 SJ Branch NB Genealogical Society meeting 7:00pm at the SJ Free Public Library, Multipurpose Room. Volunteers will speak on genealogical resources at the Family History Centre, located in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, SJ West. All welcome. Friday, May 1 14th Annual Spring Fundraising Dinner (lobster & buffet) & Auction, sponsored by the Loch Lomond Villa, at the SJ Trade & Convention Centre. Theme - Margaritaville. $120/ticket. 50/50, silent & live auction. Limited tickets: 643-7110, foundation@ lochlomondvilla.com; lochlomondvilla. com. Saturday, May 2 Yard Sale at Trinity Church, 115 Charlotte Street 8:30-11:30am. Lots of items to choose from. Proceeds to the Trinity Church programs & activities. Fundy Gardeners’ “Garden of Dreams” seminars & trade show 9:30am-3:00pm at KVHS, Quispamsis. Speakers, raffles/door prizes. Ticket ($20) includes am/noon refreshments. Contact: pat.mcgill@bellaliant.net, 849-4353 or jan.wilshaw@gardener. com, 849-6401. Sunday, May 3 Breakfast sponsored by the Knights of Columbus Council #6770 will be held at the Assumption Centre, Chapel Street West from 9:00am-1:00pm. $7/ adults, $3/children. Wednesday, May 6 A Day in Her Shoes Fashion Show in support of Mental Health. Tickets are available at Manchester Shoe Salon, CMHA of NB Office (15th floor, City Hall), online at: nb.cmha.ca or by calling 633-1705. Thursday, May 7 Rocmaura Auxiliary meeting 2:00pm in the Boardroom of Rocmaura Nursing Home. All are welcome. Friday, May 8 th 15 Annual Senior Wellness Fair, 12:30-3:30pm at the Loch Lomond Villa, Simonds Lions Auditorium.
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Saturday, May 9 Got Drugs? - Drop off your expired/ unused medications & pet meds legally and safely at the McAllister or Lancaster Mall from 10:00am-12:00noon - look for the tents. Program is free, safe and anonymous. “Magical Music & Divine Desserts” for Fresh Start Services for Women, at Hillcrest Baptist Church (476 Lancaster Ave) 7:00pm featuring the Cook Chicks and Ugly Doclings, a draw, silent auction, reception. Tickets ($20) at Bank of Montreal (Lancaster Mall, cash only), 635-4122 or at the door. Provincial Cheerleader Finals at UNBSJ 12:30noon-4:00pm including Simonds High, Harbour View High, Saint John High and Kennebecasis Valley High. Annual Spaghetti Dinner fundraiser in support of the Katie Hazen Mackay Chapter IODE 4:00-6:30pm at the Lancaster Baptist Church (87 Church Ave West). Spaghetti & meat/ vegetarian sauce, etc. $10/person, $5/ children 12 & under. Monday, May 11 AGM & Dinner for the Canadian Federation of University Women, 6:00pm at Shadow Lawn. Guest speaker will be John Wishart, speaking on Getting the News-Past, Present and the Future. Tickets for AGM will be available. More info: 657-5969. Thursday, May 14 Big Night Out for Big Brothers/Big Sisters, 6:30-11:00pm at Rothesay Netherwood School. Buffet dinner, entertainment, auction and ‘Westjet Cares for Kids’ draw. $75/person, at BB/BS, 3rd Level Brunswick Square, Garden Street Irivng; KV Guardian Drugs, bignightoutsj.com or 635-1145. Saturday, May 16 National Fiddling Day Concert, 2:004:30pm at Harbour View High School (Douglas Avenue, SJ). All fiddlers are welcome to participate. General
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Wednesday, May 20 Annual Play Cards for Hospice Luncheon for Bobby’s Hospice 12:00noon at St. Joachim’s Church, Loch Lomond Road. Lunch and cards (if you choose). Tickets ($12) include eligibility for special prize draws. Tickets:Leotta 696-4487 or Hospice 632-5593. Friday, May 22 Lobster Take-out Dinner with pick-up at Luxor Shrine Centre (14 McLaughlin Crescent East) 3:00-6:00pm. Deadline for tickets ($20) Monday, May 18 - 6338309/832-4210. Proceeds to children at Shriners’ hospital. Saturday, May 23 Yard, Bake & Perennial Sale at Lancaster Baptist Church (87 Church Avenue, Saint John West) 8:00am12:00noon. Rain/shine, wheelchair accessible, no admission fee. Tuesday, May 26 The Carleton Choristers present “My Favourite Things” 7:30pm at Grace Presbyterian Church (101 Coburg St). Tickets ($12) are available at the door or from Chorister members. Thursday, May 28 Divine Divas Uptown Dance Party 7:00pm at the Imperial Theatre. Divine Divas celebrates women, the impact they have and roles they play. Chance to win trip for two to NY. Tickets are $100, includes a $60 charitable tax receipt and may be purchased online, at the Box Office or call 674-4100. May 31-June 5 50+ Friendship Games in Saint John/ Quispamsis. $25 includes games participation, opening ceremony and awards banquet. Registration deadline May 21. Contact the Seniors’ Resource Centre (Brunswick Square) at 6338781 for more info. Thursday, June 4 Big Kick-off for Marigold Weeks at 9:00am in front of McDonalds on Main Street North.
DOLLARS & SENSE BUDGETING FOR SUMMER FUN Even though there was a forecast that we could still have melting snow in our backyards until late May, summer is around the corner. With summer’s arrival brings activities and opportunities that are not readily available in the winter months. So how do you balance your summer needs and wants? Every weekend, and longer weeknight, we are faced with opportunities to visit friends, go to the beach, have a picnic, eat on the boardwalk, and go to an amusement park… all of the things we have longed for after seeing our decks and BBQs disappear under snow drifts. These are examples of activities that we want to do, and I would also stretch to say we need to do. But how can you make the most of it without going overboard financially? I am not suggesting that you map
out every potential activity with an evaluation of cost, which would be impractical for many of us (although I do know people that rather enjoy the exercise). By looking at your financial goals while planning your summer activities, you will find that you will stay on top off your money in and especially your money out. Take the time to plan your summer activities whether they are during a vacation or not. If your plan to do something with family/friends every weekend, you need a realistic budget that allows for the extra cost involved for travelling, incidentals and food. Leave your credit card at home. It is a lot easier to step outside your budget when you have credit readily available. Using a credit card is convenient but it also can make us spend more than we had planned. Along with the credit card, leave the debit card home and use cash. With using cash you are limited to the amount you have chosen to spend on the activity. Make sure you determine
the cost of the activity and take that in physical money and stay within that limit. This will help you say no to expenses that can creep up because you are more active. Look for freebies. There are a lot of activities where the cost is covered or minimal. Seek out these opportunities, paying for an activity does not make the activity more enjoyable, sometimes the most enjoyable activities are those that you can find in your own backyard. You need to be realistic with your wants; it does not mean that you are doing something wrong if you indulge. We have to enjoy some of the money we make, we just have to be able to set limits and prioritize and by doing that you may free up money from deciding not to do an activity that was less of a priority. In the end you are always in control of your finances, just be careful that you are making choices that suit your lifestyle. 0005
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NEWS FROM KENNEBEC MANOR Volunteers are an integral part of any not-for-profit organization. Recently, we celebrated our Volunteers at Kennebec Manor with a delicious luncheon. The atmosphere was jovial and fun with our Leadership Team making everyone feel welcome and appreciated. Volunteering brings together a
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ATTENTION NATURE LOVERS! If you have an interest in wild birds, mammals, fish, amphibians, wildflowers, geology or any other aspect of our natural world, why not consider attending a meeting of the Saint John Naturalists’ Club (SJNC) or taking part in our diverse selection of workshops and field trips? SJ Naturalists’ Club events for May: Sunday, May 3 Don MacPhail will lead a morning birding walk in Rockwood Park; Saturday, May 9 Paul Mansz will lead a field trip to the Jemseg area for waterfowl and spring migrants; Sunday, May 10 Hank Scarth will lead a birding outing in the Irving Nature Park; Monday, May 11 regular club meeting, 7:00pm at the NB Museum in Market Square, features Connie Browne of Rockwood Park who will present her work on documenting the turtles of Rockwood Park; Sunday, May 17 birding outing with Hank Scarth, location TBA; Sunday, May 24 an inter-tidal beach walk in St. Andrews led by Jim McElman. Meetings, workshops and outings are open to one and all without charge, Saint John Naturalists’ Club members or not. To confirm the details about the timing and location of the field trips and for more information on the upcoming activities and on the SJNC, visit: saintjohnnaturalistsclub.org or follow us on Facebook as “Nature Saint John”: facebook.com/NatureSaintJohn. 2567
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MUSINGS DEER VS GARDENER A few years ago our daughter gifted us with a number of raspberry plants. The first year we got a few berries, the second year we had LOTS of lovely large raspberries, and the third year the deer found the berry patch. Last year they were so persistent that I had very few berries and lots of aggravation! Grrr . . . I know the deer were here first. After all we did build our new home close to the edge of the woods, but it isn’t like they can’t find ample food during raspberry season. No, it is more they have discovered that the stuff people plant in their gardens is just plain tastier! In fact, they will walk right past all the lovely tender little cedar in the woods to come out to my brother’s cedar hedge, which by the way he transplanted from the bunch they just ignored in the woods. Go figure. Still, when I was a kid growing up on the very same piece of land where we
now live, it was a rare event to see a deer. Today, from spring throughout the summer and the fall, it is a rare day I DON’T see a deer. Since this is the new reality, I need to find a way to enjoy the fruits of my labour . . . raspberries, blueberries, apple trees . . . rather than provide a free buffet for the wildlife. Research has suggested a ton of possible solutions. There are the applications of various noxious smelling and tasting sprays (including coyote urine, yuck!), but they need to be reapplied, are equally stinky for us humans, and you must ensure they do not get on the fruit you are trying to protect. Then there are the various motion detecting devices which will spray water on the intruders, shine bright lights on them, or activate a noisemaker of some sort to (hopefully) frighten them off. Given the proximity of the planting area to my residing area, not a great solution for me. It is just as likely to frighten me out of lovely sleep as it is to protect my garden. So, it looks like a fence of some sort is my best choice. I
have read of just using fishing line strung 2 or 3 free above ground level with some tin can noisemakers attached. The theory is the deer will not see the line and will be frightened by the noise. Hmmm . . . think I need something a little more substantial. We could go with electric or with traditional fencing. I really don’t want to construct a palisade; I would like to be able to see my garden. There are metal fences and netting fences, but cost is also a factor and the netting fences seem to deteriorate over time. A final decision is still pending, but I am leaning toward electric. Hopefully this year, the raspberries are mine! “Gardens are not made by singing 'Oh, how beautiful,' and sitting in the shade.” ~ Rudyard Kipling. 0002
Debbie Hickey President, Ossekeag Publishing
Fresh Start Services For Women Inc. Presents Our Fourth Annual Evening Of
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Saturday, May 9th at 7pm
Hillcrest Baptist Church, 476 Lancaster Ave. Featuring The Famous:
Cool Chicks and Ugly Doclings Followed by a draw on a Beautiful Treasure Box filled with items, a Terrific Silent Auction and a Dessert Reception!
“The mission of Fresh Start is to reduce poverty and homelessness by offering support, education and advocacy to those in need.” Tickets are $20.00 each and can be purchased at The Bank of Montreal, Lancaster Mall (cash only) or by calling 506-635-4122. We accept Visa, Mastercard, Debit or Cash. Tickets will also be sold at the door.
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