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For as long as I can remember I have loved the written word. In fact, Mom told me that as young as a few months old I would sit with rapt attention, listening as she read to me. Some of my earliest memories include books, whether listening to a bedtime story before begging for just one more, or going to the library, feeling like I had entered my second home as I wandered through the stacks. Growing up, I was rarely without a book, carrying one wherever I went. Whether classics, like “Anne of Green Gables” and “Little Women”, or contemporary like “The Babysitters Club” series, I read constantly. As I got older, my teachers often encouraged me to branch out, try something different and broaden my mind, but for me books were an enjoyable escape, not something to be taken seriously. I was able to score top marks in English class by spouting back what the teacher wanted to hear, but I was already moving on to the next story, without fully digesting the previous.

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Although I read, and enjoyed “Wuthering Heights” and “Oliver Twist” I was much less interested in the analysis of the story than I was with the imagery created. Whether feeling chilled as the author described the isolated windswept Moors of the “Heights” to becoming hungry as Oliver begged for just a little more gruel I was fascinated by the way words could fit together on a page to create a picture so vivid I could not only see it in my mind’s eye, but feel it as well. I am always interested in finding a new world to explore and characters to love. I have explored secret gardens and wandered through forbidding manor homes, gotten lost in the wilds of a concrete jungle and found justice in a southern Courtroom. Whether an elaborate Elizabethan Court filled with intrigue or modern hospital mired by politics, with the right words, either can be populated by fascinating, lovable and loathsome characters interacting to create a story so powerful it can transport the reader to another place. As an adult, my time for reading has been curtailed by other commitments and I have become very choosy about what I read. That is not to say that I have limited the style or content I will read so much as I want to know I am going to be “wowed” by the story in which I choose to invest my time. I want to be made to think about the characters and their message long after I have finished the last chapter. Oddly enough, some twenty years after my English teach first started telling me that simply reading for the sake of reading isn’t enough I now understand how much more can be found in a story if one takes the time to appreciate every nuance behind the words. I still love being transported to another time and place, but now I also lose myself in the characters-even those that are on first glance unlikeable, and find the j o u r n e y even more enjoyable. 0001

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MARKETPLACE WELLNESS CENTRE 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 648-6681. Food Bank - Fall Hours begin September 5, Tuesdays & Fridays. Gentle Yoga - Mondays & Thursdays, 10:00am. Line Dancing - Will begin again in the fall. Senior Led Fitness Program/Falls Prevention - for ages 50 & up, “Zoomers”, free. Tuesdays & Thursdays 10:00am and Fridays 11:00am, all participants must have an initial assessment. Call the Centre. Pickleball - Tuesdays, 11:00am Call Mike 672-9566. Fundy Fog Chasers - meet Thursdays (6:30pm) and Saturdays (9:00am), runners and walkers welcome, no charge to participate. Check Facebook. Art Class - (goodwill offering), contact: kimmy.cookson@gmail.com. Food Purchase Club - clients pay for their bag of fresh produce, once a month. Call the Centre for information. Smoking Cessation Program - call the Centre for an appointment. Community Garden Plots - Registration in 2018. Social worker/Dietitian/Counselling (by appointment), call the Centre. Social Development case worker on site Tuesdays 1:00-3:00pm or by appointment. Two Nurse Practitioners, by appointment only. 3250

EAT A SWEET - SEND A CHILD TO SCHOOL On Sunday, September 10 the Nkamazi Education Project will be holding its 12th Annual Dessert Party and Book Swap at the home of Jim and Joy Crosby, 3197 Rothesay Road, Rothesay, 2:00-4:00pm. For a contribution of $25/person, $35/ couple guests will be treated to a choice of scrumptious desserts, fruit, cheese, wine, tea and coffee. A tax receipt will be issued for $10 of the contribution. We will also have our Silent Auction and Book Swap (bring a book or books). Swaziland provides free primary

education (Grades 1-7) but there is still a need for help with High School fees and examination costs. With the help of so many over the last 11 years and the implementation of the program by AIDS Saint John and SIDA/AIDS, many of the children we have sponsored have attained their High School Diplomas and several have gone on to higher education. For more information on the Dessert Party or the project please call Jane at 847-4010 or Juliet at 847-3053. 4464

MILLIDGEVILLE-NORTH END LIONS CLUB 61 Elgin Street (behind the Lorne School) Sundays - 2:00-5:00pm, weekly 25 cent Bingo. Mondays - the North End Golden Oldies Seniors’ Club meet the second Monday of each month. For more information contact Joan at 634-7206. Wednesdays - 7:00pm, the MillidgevilleNorth Lions’ Club meet first second & fourth Wednesday of each month. Hall Rentals - contact the Lions Club regarding renting space for your event. New members are welcome. For more information contact 693-8501. G123 August 29th - September 11th, 2017

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The features of the show this year include a judged show, display and sale quilts, Members’ craft Boutique, Christmas Corner, and Merchants’ Market. A Chinese auction will be featured again this year with lots of fun baskets. Proceeds from the sale of tickets will go to a charity in the area. This year’s theme is “Down by the Bay, 150 years of Quilting”. As with past years we give our members a Challenge for the Quilt Show. This year they are to create an original quilted item inspired by our beautiful Bay of Fundy using the popular children’s song “Down by the Bay” by Raffi. Island View Lions Club, 9 Market Street, Quispamsis NB, E2E 4B1. Exit 141 off Highway 1 and off Millennium Drive beside the Foodland groceries. Wednesday, September 13 Awards opening Gala 7:00-9:00pm. Thursday, September 14 12:00noon-8:00pm. Friday, September 15 10:00am-8:00pm. Saturday, September 16 10:00am4:00pm. Admission $5/day or $10/3 day pass. 4660

SJ/KV NEWCOMERS' CLUB Are you new to the area? The Saint John/ Kennebecasis Valley Newcomers’ Club welcomes women who have moved or returned to the Greater Saint John area within the last three years. Join the group for social activities and to meet new friends. We hold Weekly Bridge (all levels welcome), Monthly Coffee Socials, Ladies Who Lunch and Book Club, as well as other member-interest driven activities such as walking, skiing, movie nights, moms and tots, etc. For more information, see our blog at: sjkvnewcomers.blogspot.com or contact us at: sjkvnewcomersclub@gmail.com.

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KOC COUNCIL #8360 BINGO The Knights of Columbus’, Council #8364, Bingo every Friday evening at the Stella Maris Church Hall (201 Bayside Drive). Doors open at 5:30, Early Games at 6:30 and Regular Bingo begins at 7:00pm. Prizes - 50/50, 75/20, winner take all, cookie jar and treasure chest. Canteen available. For more information contact 639-7946. G166

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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 & holidays - closed. Babies in the Library/Baby Massage for babies not yet crawling. Tuesdays in September at 11:30. Call to preregister. Sparklers - aka Moon & Star Play Time/Time for Tots - for ages 18 36 months. Wednesdays at 6:00pm or Thursdays at 10:30am. Firecrackers - kindergarten - Grade 3. Wednesdays 2:30pm or Thursdays 6:30pm,. Spinners - Grades 4 and up. Thursdays at 2:30. Bottle Rockets - aka Story Time Fridays at 10:30am, ages 3-5. Summer Fun in the Park. Children’s Forest, Irving Nature Park. Tuesdays at 2:30pm. Cancelled if rain. Blockbuster Movie Saturday - 11:30am. The Incredibles, Secret Life of Pets, Ratatouille. What do stuffies do at Night? Bring your stuffed animal for a sleepover with Gunter the Bear. Pick it up the next day and see what happens at the library overnight. Family Drop-in Table - all day, every day with weekly theme. LEGO® - Imagine, build, create - all day, everyday. Pokémon Go® Pokéstop - come to the library and replenish your supplies. Spin for Pokéballs, potions and capture some rare Pokémon.

STEAM - Science Technology Engineering Art Math, Saturdays at 2:30. Learn to Play Bridge: 6:30pm on Wednesdays and Fridays at 2:30pm. Speak Out YOUth! Focus Group Tuesdays 3:30-5:00pm. St. Pat’s Club at the Carleton Wednesdays at 10:30pm. Monthly Book Raffle: Tickets ($2/one, $5/3) on sale each month for a new group of books. Computer Lab: Check your e-mail, do research, use the Internet. Book a tutorial and learn basic computer skills. Free Wi-Fi. Community Room Rental: West Branch Library has a spacious room offering tables, chairs and limited kitchen facilities.

EAST BRANCH LIBRARY 55 McDonald Street (transit building), 643-7250, eastbranch.publiclibrary@ gnb.ca Library Hours: Tuesday & Wednesday 10:00am-8:30pm; Thursday, Friday, & Saturday 10:00am-5:00pm; Sunday & Monday - closed. Tuesday, August 29: Classic Film, 6:00pm. Thursday, August 31: Hot wheels fun, 2:30-3:30pm. Tuesdays & Wednesdays - computer help, 6:00pm Thursday - Storytime 10:30-11:00am. Fridays - Friday Family Flicks, 2:30pm. Saturdays - Toddler Time, 10:3011:00am. 0019

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WHAT’S HAPPENING Friday, September 1 2018 Kiwanis Cash Calendars are now available. Group/sports teams who sell the calendars receive $10 from each calendar they sell. Great fundraiser. Info Tom, 635-0795 or Norm, 6528796. Wednesday, September 6 Valley Cruisers will be at Kings way Assembly, 7 Kings Way Drive. 5:307:30pm. Come out and enjoy a free BBQ and some beautiful vehicles. Friday, September 8 Breeze & Wilson in concert at St. Luke’s Anglican Church, corner of Main and Lansdowne. $20/person at the door or in advance, 652-7011. Proceeds to St. Luke’s Ministries. The Saint John/Kennebecasis Valley Newcomers’ Club holds its Kick-Off Coffee Social. Join us for Weekly Bridge, Monthly Coffee Socials, Ladies Who Lunch and Book Club from 10:00am12:00noon. Info: sjkvnewcomersclub@

gmail.com.

September 8 - 10 KV Girls Softball hosting U12 Girls Atlantics Championship at Meenan’s Cove, Centennial and Wells Ball Fields. Saturday, September 9 28 Annual Hampton Banquet, hosted by Ducks Unlimited Canada. 5:00pm at the Hampton Seniors Resource Centre. $40/person or $75/ couple. th

Monday, September 11 Rocmaura Auxiliary Annual Meeting & Membership Banquet in the Club Room at 5:00pm. Turkey dinner, $15/ticket, advance tickets only. $3/ membership fee at door. Purchase tickets by September 5. Purchase at Rocmaura Nursing Home. Saturday, September 16 9th Annual John Pike Memorial Bowling Extravaganza, L’Arche Saint

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John. 1:00-3:00pm at Bowlerama West. Beach Boys theme with prizes. $12/ person. Info 653-7447.

Saturday, September 23 Kings County Historical & Archival society, Inc. meeting at the Hampton Courthouse, 2:00pm. Bring historical articles for Show & Tell. All welcome. Saturday, September 30 Hoop Dreams 2017 at the Exhibition Park in Support of the Children’s Wish Foundation. Open to all players aged 8-18, four players per team in boys and girls divisions. Info at hoopdreams.ca

RV LIONS BINGO The River Valley Lions’ Bingo is held weekly on Thursday evenings - Quarter games start at 6:00 and Regular games at 7:00pm. Jackpot stands at $750, Bonanza at $500, Lucky 7 at $1,700. Doors open at 5:30pm. G158

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SAINT JOHN SALVAGE CORPS AND FIRE POLICE If you are interest in serving your community we are now accepting application for new members. We have been serving the citizens of Saint John in a voluntary capacity since 1850 and are active members today. Our duties would include: Called upon to secure emergency scenes while being investigated by the Saint John Fire Department. Directing traffic for numerous public events within our community for the Saint John Police Force.

For further information or to apply for a membership please contact Captain Harold Peddle 506-647-9386

TAI CHI - A MOVING MEDITATION There is joy in the practice of Taoist Tai Chi. There is an awakening to the potential of the body to move in a natural and flowing way.There is relaxation in the meditative motion that results. This can lead to greater calmness and a reduction of anxiety. There is great pleasure in learning a new practice among others who share an interest in maintaining and improving health. It is remarkable that the roots of this ancient practice have found their way to us, and now, more and more, tai chi is being recommended as a way to foster wellness in people of all ages. Recently the Fung Loy Kok Institute of Taoism, a Canadian charitable organization, conducted a survey to gain feedback on the health benefits its participants were experiencing. Approximately 6000 people replied. Their most frequent responses indicated positive effects related to: aging, coordination, posture, energy, emotional wellbeing, circulation,

muscular issues, and depression/ stress/anxiety issues. These benefits, across a large population could impact our health care system dramatically. Fung Loy Kok Taoist Tai Chi (TM) is available locally. It is a physical practice that is learned in a group setting. A social component is an integral part of its benefits, and many participants become fast friends over many years. All are welcomed warmly. Often tai chi is seen as something for seniors, but this is only partly true. Of course, seniors can benefit greatly from the physical, meditative and social aspects of this practice. However, younger people can also benefit by maintaining the good health they currently experience, thus preventing some of the degenerative conditions that can accompany aging. Beginner Classes will start in the week of September 11 - 15 in Rothesay, Saint John, and Hampton. Please see our classified ad in this issue. 4665

ATLANTIC SHOREBIRD SURVEY Did you know that shorebirds are among the best-travelled creatures on earth, travelling thousands of kilometres between their breeding grounds in the north and their wintering grounds in the south? Environment and Climate Change Canada’s Canadian Wildlife Service (CWS) needs your help to better understand the amazing migratory birds that stop-over along our shores on the East Coast. The Atlantic Canada Shorebird Survey (ACSS) is a volunteer-based survey that relies on the skills, dedication and long-term support of bird watchers throughout Atlantic Canada. Volunteer bird watchers regularly head out to more than 100 sites to gather important information to help biologists as they work to conserve species that are experiencing declining populations. This vital information helps biologists estimate the population size of a variety of species, monitor

trends and track stopover locations. Help conserve our shorebirds and monitor their activity by joining others in the Atlantic Canada Shorebird Survey. Find a survey spot in your area that interests you. ACSS sites can be beaches, tidal flats, salt marshes, freshwater marshes, and sometimes even fields and heathlands. Typically volunteers go out to their designated observation post just once every ten days to collect information about the birds they see there. Here is what you’ll need when surveying shorebirds: Binoculars, pen and pencil, clipboard or field book, ACSS data sheets (provided), site map (provided), spotting scope (optional), enthusiasm (required). For more information about how you can help the Canadian Wildlife Service conserve migratory birds in Atlantic Canada, please contact Julie Paquet at julie.paquet2@canada.ca or 506-364-5037. 4653

CARD PARTY AT ST. ANNE’S Weekly Card Party (45's) is held at St. Ann's Church, 135 Simpson Drive, Saint John, on Wednesdays from 1:00-

3:30pm. Admission is $3. 50/50 tickets are available. Wheelchair accessible. G004

August 29th - September 11th, 2017

TEE OFF FOR MENTAL HEALTH

HOSPICE FALL GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP When someone you love dies, you grieve the loss and changes in your life. Grief is hard work. You need time to heal and someone to talk to. Hospice understands and can help. Our free 7-week Healing Hearts Grief Support Group takes place every Wednesday evening from 6:308:30pm at Bobby’s Hospice. The program starts on September 13 and runs until October 25. Space is limited. Register in advance by calling 632-5593. For more information visit the Hospice website at: hospicesj.ca. 4643

Committee members The 2nd annual golf tournament, organized by the Saint John Police Force, and in partnership with the Canadian Mental Health Association of New Brunswick (Saint John), will be raising money that will aid in supporting mental wellness programs and reducing the stigma of mental health issues in Saint John and surrounding areas. Rockwood Park Golf Course will again host Tee Off For Mental Health on Friday, September 29. The

tournament includes an 18-hole game, dinner, silent auction and awards ceremony. Registration starts at 8:00am and a shotgun start will begin at 10:00am. There will be more than $50,000 in Hole in One prizes (over three holes) and participants will have fun and interactive challenges throughout the day. For more tournament information, to become a sponsor, register a team, or make a donation, please visit sjpoliceteeoff.ca. 4630

DENIS MORRIS COMMUNITY CENTRE 330 Greenhead Road, West SJ Wednesdays: Weekly Evening Bingo 3:00pm, all games are in booklets. Sundays: 1:00-4:00pm, Weekly Quarter Bingo. Doors open at 11:00am. Winner take every 7th game. Stamp - 50/50 draw - canteen. Rentals available for all occasions receptions, meetings etc. Call 672-1046. G044

FOOD BANK THANK YOU! Ossekeag Publishing’s first ‘Food Bank’ Feature was a great success! A heartfelt “thank you” to our customers who set out donation boxes in their businesses and to everyone who donated grocery items in support of their local food bank. The boxes, filled with non-perishable food items, were collected from: The Co-Operators (Holly Mckiel), Bayview Credit Unions, Green Lee Shoes, Wine Kitz Quispamsis, Home Hardware, Hampton Guardian, A&R Vendors Market, Hovey Insurance, Hampton Pharmasave, Hampton Subway, Beltone Sussex, Kings County Computer Repair, Arbing Equipment, Moffett's Hardware. The donated items were then distributed to area food banks: Hampton Food Basket; Sussex Sharing Club; KV Food Basket; and West Side Food Bank. 4666

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DIRECTOR’S NOTES SEPTEMBER IS A FUN MONTH By fun I mean completely and utterly terrifying. You know way you feel just before the guests arrive for a party at your house? You’re excited to welcome them and you’re so happy they’re coming but you cannot stop those nagging, little doubts. Did you make enough dip? Will they like the new recipe you tried for the pecan & jalapeno cheese ball? Was it a bad idea to try a new recipe with pecans and jalapenos? Why are there jalapenos in almost everything lately? Is there enough wine/ice/beer/toilet paper/ cocktail napkins/side plates? Will the playlist you uploaded get them dancing? What if they start dancing? What if the dog decides to pee on someone like she did last time? Will Bob drink too much and start doing his magic tricks? Should I hide the neighbour’s rabbit? What if there’ s a freak storm and the power goes out? Ahhhhhh! We are just like you when you host that party. Every time we open our doors we

have those nagging doubts (ok, maybe not all of them). We pull together a season of shows with the hopes that you will be intrigued and excited and will take time out of your own busy schedule to buy your tickets and come to the theatre. We make sure to get names that you know (Joel Plaskett, Heather Rankin); big fancy shows (H.M.S. Pinafore, Passage to Bollywood); shows for the family (Manx Mouse, Dufflebag); funny shows (Sister’s Catechism, Girls Nite Out); serious drama (Empire of the Son, Call Mr. Robeson); and something brand new for you to try (Mystery, Ivan Coyote). And then we send out the information in our annual Season Brochure delivered to your door. We shout out the info online, in print and on the radio and we hope that you like what we have offered. It’s scary. It’s exciting. And it’s fun to see what you like and how you react when you come to see us. We don’t always expect standing ovations and full houses. We know that

a local dance company (Connections Dance Theatre) won’t set sales records but we do know that it is important to support original dance here at home and from across the country. And we know that you want to support them too. That is not to say we don’t love sold out houses and standing ovations. But as part of our local community we must be more. We must be a place that all of Saint John and surrounding areas can feel welcome and find something that appeals. Ok, now I’m getting preachy and I promised myself I would not. I should go. I’ve got plenty to do before we welcome you for Season 24. The first show is not until September 15 (Landline) and I’m already feeling a little queasy. Here is to successful parties at your place and a great Season 24 at Imperial Theatre! 0030

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Marketing & Communications Imperial Theatre

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August 29th - September 11th, 2017

ASK MARY WHY DO I FEEL LIKE THIS? I’m a recent widow with three well educated children. I become overwhelmed with immense anxiety and panic when I don’t hear from them. Why do I feel like this? The question is more "why wouldn't you feel like that?" I would be more concerned if you wrote to me that you had no feelings and didn't care about anything. We need to feel and as widows those feeling can be extremely emotional, but it's better to be feeling than to be completely numb and dead inside. Ten years ago this month, my husband died in front of our daughter and I. She was in her early twenties full of life but afterwards she was fearful of losing me and was too close to me. After two years I knew I had to set her free so she could live on her own and have a normal life in her twenties. I sold the house and moved so she had to get her own place. I also had anxiety when I

didn’t hear from her, but those were my fears and I didn't want them to become her fears. It's been seven years and she was married this summer to a lovely man. If I hadn't controlled my fears I would still have a daughter living at home, a daughter who stopped growing. A child who never becomes independent is a fear that all parents share. There is no sure way to keep our children safe, but if we do the best we can, they will grow up as mature, capable and caring people. Then we have done our job. Also, for me passing my fears on with some prayers helped lessen my anxiety. Sounds like you have done a great job, so worry (it's natural) but don't panic. It’s normal when we lose our spouse to lean on our grown children and thank goodness we have their support. But in time your broken heart will start to heal and you will start being busy enough that you won’t be waiting to

hear from them – the roles may even be reversed and they will be wondering what you’re up to. Hope this helps and also, one of the best things for your children, is for them to have a mother with her own passions to pursue, so take care of yourself first. For more support please go to my website/blog at thesisterhoodofwidows.com or follow my Facebook page. Please email your questions to: mary@ thesisterhood ofwidows.com. 0016

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LANCASTER RCL #69 Wilson Street, Saint John, Phone 6358095 Tuesday, August 29 - 7:30pm, Doubles Crib in Upper Hall. Tuesday, September 5, 12, 19, 26 7:00pm, Partners Crib in Upper Hall. Wednesday, September 6, 13, 20, 27 1:00pm, Seniors Bingo in Upper Hall. Friday, September 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 7:00pm, Open “Mic” Night with Don LeBlanc & Friends in Pub 69. Saturday, September 2, 9, 16, 23 2:00-5:00pm, dance with Donny & Delbert in Pub 69. Saturday, September 16 - 9:00pm, Single & Friends Dance with Mike & Mel in Upper Hall. Saturday, September 23 - 7:00pm, Fundraiser for Joshua Group with Cool Chicks & Ugly Doclings. Saturday, September 3, 24 - 7:00pm, Dance with Steve & Carol in Upper Hall.

Sunday, September 10, 17, 24 2:00pm, Open Darts in Pub 69. Sunday, September 10, October 1 7:00pm, dance with Jed and Moe in Upper Hall. Sunday, September 17 - 7:00pm, dance with WCR in the Upper Hall. 0015

MILFORD COMMUNITY CENTRE

248 Milford Road, phone 672-2400 Mondays - 7:00pm, Auction 45’s, except holidays and if school is cancelled, cards are cancelled. All welcome. Starting on September 11. Thursdays - Bingo, doors open at 5:45pm. Games start at 6:30pm. Saturday, September 16 - Police Vs Firefighters Ball game, Community Carnival - Games for kids and free BBQ. Volunteers needed. More information on any of the above, volunteer or to rent the Centre 6722400. 0033

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TALES FROM THE CAMERA BAG ANNUAL ART SHOW I am a lucky man to have such good friends around me. Last year I was humbled when a friend asked if I would submit some images for the annual Cathedral Art Show fundraiser. However, the drama starts when you begin to go through your images, and they are all junk! Yikes! A moment ago they were all masterpieces and now utter rubbish. Again this year I was asked if I could bring some more pieces of my work. Of course I said yes, as last year was a surprising success as I sold all three within hours. So I ask some photography friends about a few images I have selected and we critique the quality of the image and its saleability. But, choosing three images is difficult. I no longer think of them as rubbish but I do wonder about what would really sell. I have my friend John, print my work onto to canvas as this seems to me a better fit amongst the others oils, water

colours and mix mediums that will be present. As a woodworker, I had a piece in St. Andrews and when it first went on display there was a lot of interest. But interest faded quickly as the market seemed to move from wood and sculptures to watercolours. Last year flowers, boats and dories seemed to garner a lot of attention. With this kind of fickle market it is difficult to decide on what to have printed. I rationalized that if whatever I select does not sell then I will be happy to hang them on my walls. Although that would be a bummer for the Cathedral. How this works is, an artist is asked to submit work to display and keeping in mind that a percentage will go to the Saint John Cathedral building fund. Last year was wonderful, all the salons and rooms were full with nicely displayed art and monies were raised for the building fund. I decided on local scenes; one of fisher's

CHAMPIONS OF INCLUSION Community Living is celebrating Champions of Inclusion. If you know a person or group in your community who has championed the inclusion of children and adults with an intellectual disability, the New Brunswick Association for Community Living (NBACL) wants to hear from you. The association will present its 2017 Champion of Inclusion Awards at a gala celebration on the evening of October 27th, at the Fredericton Inn. The awards ceremony is part of the Association’s 60th anniversary celebration, which will also include a conference and our annual general meeting. Recipients of a Champion of Inclusion

Award are people or groups who have made an outstanding effort to support and promote the inclusion of all citizens, including children and adults with an intellectual disability, as valued and contributingmembersoftheircommunity. If you know a group or person who you believe deserves a Champion of Inclusion Award, the deadline for nominations is Friday, September 8th at 5:00pm. Nomination forms are available on the NBACL website (nbacl.nb.ca) or by calling NBACL, toll free, at 1-866-622-2548. This is a great opportunity to celebrate inclusion in your community! We look forward to your nominations. 4652

BOWLING LEAGUE LOOKING FOR BOWLERS The Good Time Bowling League is looking for bowlers for the up-coming season, starting the end of August 2017. Singles or couples welcome. We bowl every Tuesday, 6:00-8:30pm, at the Saint John Bowlarama, Lancaster Avenue. Dues, including your bowling per week are currently $16. If you are not able to commit to the 33 weeks of bowling, 12 The Tides

perhaps you could put your name on our “spare” list, to fill in for bowlers who are unable to attend a night or two. For further information, please call Mike Clark at 738-8619, or Grant Palmer at 672-4550. Beginners welcome and age unimportant. If e-mailing please contact: michael.clark01@bellaliant.net or gp.palmer@hotmail.com. G008

checking their traps in St. Martin’s but with an unusual point of view; one of Swallowtail Lighthouse, but where the lighthouse plays a minor part in the image and lastly a landscape /seascape of an old mill in Quebec. The art show happens, October 27-29 at the Saint John Cathedral on Waterloo St. Come early to get first dibs on some wonderful art. Not only will you be beautifying your home but you will helping a good cause. Shoot - Print Share. 0032

Karl Maskos Local Photography Enthusiast Photo by: Sheila Chapman

CAMP KERRY PRESENTATION

Rotarian, Stephen MacMackin and Camp Kerry Director, Pam Pastirik

The Rotary Club of Hampton presented a donation to The Atlantic Bereavement Services for the Camp Kerry Society. Camp Kerry’s mission is to provide education, support, and counselling services to individuals, families and groups who are grieving the death of a loved one or coping with lifethreatening illness. 4646

DOLLARS & SENSE IS THAT FINANCIAL ADVICE COSTING YOU? “How are you paid?” can be one of the most uncomfortable questions to ask another person, but it’s important, especially when it comes to your financial advice. There has been a lot in the news about financial institutions ensuring that their disclosure regarding their investment fees become clearer and that clients are not being overcharged for their services. It is not just investments where you can potentially be charged fees, there can be fees on referrals to other services, brokerage fees, closing fees, hidden fees and consultant fees. Even non-profits charge fees for their services, it’s okay to ask. What you need is to know how do you determine what is reasonable? And how do you determine if the fee is appropriate? So many times, we have helped consumers that are paying fees for services they could have accessed at a lower cost, or directly from where

they were referred. It is fair to ask these questions too. If they are not charging a fee directly to you, how are they making their money? Every type of business has expenses that need to be covered, how are they making the money to do this? For non-profits, sometimes they have funding, grants or endowments they use to defer cost. In the for-profit industry, sometimes the fees are in the service and sometimes they are in the product. All in all, no matter the organization, they should be open in disclosing how they are paid. If the fees are in the product, ask how does that work? What is the industry standard? If you are not comfortable with the fees, or unsure of the cost there are resources to help you. Financial education is a good start, we offer tips and resources for a variety of financial decisions and needs to get you started. Most organizations that advise you on your finances will have an education component, whether in

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Grand Prize: A New Tiny House (Furnished) Second Prize: $1000 Third Prize: $500