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There are some things that you just don’t want anybody to ever know!! As you may recall, the family woodlot is loaded with fir trees of all sizes and ages - many thousands more than should exist in a restored Acadian type forest. You may also recall from about 6 years ago, that we wandered the woodlot for hours seeking out a Christmas tree. Alas, after much searching we were totally defeated. Even 30 footers were cut down to examine the tops closer .. but no Christmas tree .. just FIR!! Why, we are so passionate about reducing the number of fir trees that Debbie and I regularly on our walks just rip out young fir seedlings as we walk along, leaving the red spruce and maples to enjoy the space they were hogging. So imagine this . . . late this past winter, as we walked past a quarter acre plot that held a bunch of grey birch, but growing underneath were a bunch of 1 to maybe 4 foot tall trees. For years now, we have felt the pain of buying a Christmas tree, when acres and acres of the woodlot were just full of fir. After having a close

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look at this plot of trees and a bit of soul searching, we came to a joint conclusion. These young trees looked a bit like fir, but in fact with some work, they were really future Christmas trees!! So . . . a few months ago I cut out the overstory of grey birch, leaving a just few red maple, 20 foot tall or so, to grow large. Then we did a first thinning of the f.. , er Christmas trees. Soon we will need to do our first attempt at pruning and shaping these young trees. It will be several years yet before they are transformed into Christmas trees, but eventually . . . There is a popular saying that “when the world hands you lemons.. j u s t make lemonade”. In our world we got handed fir and now we are making Christmas trees. 0002

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HeALtH MAtterS ARE SERIOUS ALLERGIES ON THE RISE? Food allergy is a growing public health issue in Canada. The incidence is highest in young children under the age of 3 with close to 6-8% affected by a food allergy. What is anaphylaxis? Anaphylaxis is a serious allergic reaction that is rapid in onset and may cause death. Individuals with food allergies at risk of anaphylaxis usually carry an epinephrine autoinjector (such as an Epi-Pen) which contains life-saving medication in case of an allergic reaction. An anaphylactic reaction can involve a number of symptoms and body systems, which can occur alone or in any combination: Skin - hives, swelling (lips, face, tongue), itching, warmth, redness, rash; respiratory (breathing) such as coughing, wheezing, shortness of breath, chest pain/tightness, throat tightness, hoarse voice, nasal congestion, trouble swallowing; Stomach - nausea, pain/cramps, vomiting, diarrhea; Heart - pale/blue colour, weak pulse, passing

out, dizziness, shock; Other - anxiety, feeling of “impending doom”. What causes an anaphylactic reaction? Food allergies are the most common cause of anaphylaxis reactions, but insect stings, medications, latex and exercise can also cause reactions. The most common food allergens as recognized by Health Canada are: peanuts (2 in 100 children), seafood, eggs, milk, sesame, soy, mustard, wheat and sulfites (an additive). How can allergic reactions be avoided? Reading food labels, taking precautions in food preparation, hand-washing, and cleaning can help reduce the risk. Can allergic reactions be treated? An allergic reaction can usually be treated effectively with a timely injection of epinephrine. It is important that families, schools and close friends of individuals with allergies are aware of the allergy and know the signs of an anaphylactic reaction. All people with a

serious food allergy should carry their own auto-injector. Increasing access to treatment. Unfortunately awareness and education around food allergies is lacking even in the healthcare system. Education is our best chance of reducing fatal allergic reactions. Some communities are moving to make epinephrine auto-injectors available in public places. The Grand BayWestfield Allergic Reaction Committee is in the process of providing education and mounting Allergic Reaction Emergency Boxes in many public buildings. Making epinephrine autoinjectors publicly available can save lives. 0043 Dr. Jennifer Ryan, B.Sc., Pharm, Pharm D, ACPR, FCSHP, Pharmacist Owner.

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ASK tHe cHeF BLUEBERRY TIME Colin Sifton here again, from Holly’s Restaurant and Catering with another answer to your question. We are all just waiting for blueberry season to start. Blueberries is one of those foods that is so great for us and taste great at the same time. Canadian production of wild and cultivated blueberries in 2015 was 166,000 tonnes valued at $262 million, the largest fruit crop produced nationally. Atlantic Canada produces almost half of North American lowbush blueberries and New Brunswick contributes to the largest amount from Atlantic Canada. Whether they are cooked, frozen or fresh, blueberries are definitely a staple in our annual food cycle. Blueberries consist of 14% carbohydrates, 0.7% protein, 0.3% fat and 84% water. They are high manganese, vitamin C, vitamin K and dietary fiber. They are also high in antioxidants. Blueberries are sold fresh or processed as individually

quick frozen fruit, purée, juice, or dried, which in turn may be used in a variety of consumer goods, such as jellies, jams, blueberry pies, muffins, snack foods and an additive to breakfast cereals. I like them fresh, all by themselves. So one way I always enjoyed having blueberries is in a dessert called Blueberry Grunt. It is a simple dessert that is better served warm. Blueberry sauce: 2 cups of blueberries, 3 tbls water, 1/2 cup of sugar, 1/2 tsp cinnamon. Add all ingredients in a pot and bring to a boil. Simmer for 3 minutes and thicken with cornstarch. You want it to be thick enough so it coats the back of a spoon. Dumplings: 1 cup flour, 1/3 cup milk, 1/4 cup butter (hard), 1/2 tsp baking soda, 1/2 tbls baking powder, pinch of salt. Add flour and butter to a bowl and bind together like you are making a pie. You should get little pea shapes. Add the rest of the ingredients and mix well.

In a casserole dish, place your blueberry sauce. The sauce should be at least 2” deep in the dish. With a spoon, make small balls of dumplings and place on top of the sauce. Cover and cook at 300 for 30 minutes. Remove and allow to cool down. If you pull it out of the oven when you sit down to start eating, it should be a perfect temperature when dessert time comes around. Scoop out into a bowl at least one dumpling and cover with the sauce and top with fresh whipped cream. If you have never had this kind of dessert, you are in for a treat. 0040

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IN tHe GArDeN IRIS SEASON IS UPON US “My garden is my most beautiful masterpiece” ..... Claude Monet. At this time of year, when the glorious Japanese Iris/Ensata are blooming, I really can understand Monet’s statement. Of all the flowers that I have been fortunate enough to grow, these win the prize. They follow on the heels of the chain of Iris: the early dwarfs, followed by the flamboyant German bearded and the Siberians and, when you think that it just can’t get any better, the beauty of the Japanese/Ensatas and their cousins. There are many other types, too many to mention here... so many blessings to count! But now a few tips that will ensure that the glory will be there next year, not just in our own gardens, but dotted in the back yards of friends and neighbours. One of the amazing features of these beauties is their ability to multiply at an astonishing rate, and because of this they need constant division and relocation. With the German Bearded, both dwarf

and tall, it is best, once the clump had become too large with rhizomes growing on top of each other, to dig the whole clump up and separate individual pieces. The leaf portions should be reduced to about six inches, all weeds removed and any damaged bits cut off with sharp secateurs. They will not suffer from being exposed to the air, in fact it will enable any remaining earwigs to vacate the premises. The ground in which they will be planted needs to have some good soil, compost and bone meal mixed into it. The root system is such that it grows from both sides of the rhizome, which should be perched on top of a of small mound. The roots must then be spread out on either side of it and covered with more of the earth mixture. Care needs to be taken to leave the top of the rhizome exposed to the sun. Most Siberians and Japanese develop massive clumps that can only be divided by a sturdy saw or by a very stalwart

muscular member of the masculine persuasion, ( if, like me, your muscles leave something to be desired, get some home baking ready and tempt a neighbour)! These clumps can be sliced up rather like a pie and planted in a hole that has plenty of the mixture mentioned above in it. Needless to say, watering is essential until nature provides sufficiently. If possible the replanting should occur in a different place from the one that the Iris was in. This will confuse any Iris borers and ear wigs that were using the clump for their retirement home! I can guarantee, that within a few years you will have more Iris than you can use and giving the spares away is one of the greatest joys of gardening. Betty Kennett, Resident Green Thumb Blessings. 0045

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ArOUND & ABOUt FUNDY FRINGE FESTIVAL WALK N’ TALK This year I have been asked to be part of the Fundy Fringe Festival, and to do a Walk n’ Talk on Tuesday, August 16 at 7:15pm, leaving from Barbour’s General Store and covering the uptown core. The walk will feature historical tidbits, presented by costumed characters from the past which will illustrate how the arts and culture have been an integral part of the community since 1789. That was when the first play “Whose the Dupe” was performed in Mallard House, where Brunswick Square stands now. The walk will point out other pleasure places that have existed, like the Academy of Music, the Mechanic’s Institute, Hopley’s Theatre, the Opera House, and will touch on some of the programs that were presented, and on the famous people who presented them. The present day will also be covered, and there will be a stop at the Imperial, where the story will be told by Mistress Diana Grant, as she does it week by week on her ghost walks.

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Walkers will also meet Clarence Ward, without whose turn of the last century columns in the Saint John Globe, we would know much less about the cultural life of the city than we do. This is a rain or shine event, so come prepared, as this walk will be packed with information presented in a lively fashion, with lots of artifacts, programs, and seldom seen photos on display. Why not enter the 500 word writing contest which asks you to make up a story about a Strange Name in New Brunswick. How did Dark Lake get its name? Or Gallow’s Hill, Lazyman’s Corner, Ghost Road, Deadman’s Cove? The submissions must be at gosswalk@ nbnet.nb.ca by August 15, and there is a youth, teen, adult category. For full details, ask for a flyer at the above e mail address. Finally, there are still two Ghost Walks at Martello Tower to be held at 9:00pm Saturday nights, which I lead, based on

collecting ghost stories over the past four decades. The events this month are on August 6 & 27. This is a new venture for Parks Canada, and so far, a good number have come out. The park fee is reasonable at under $10 for the 1.5 hour walks through Beaconsfield Heights. On August 6, guest readers will share NB author’s ghostly tales, and on August 27, the Ghost of John, who is usually at New River Beach, (and will be there August 19 and September 2 at 8:00pm), comes to Saint John for the night. Expect lots of scares on this one! 0004

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of mine today through sites like this. As well there are blogs like mine (NBkayakFishing.ca), websites for local fishing tackle retailers (EastCoastAngler.ca), podcasts (NB Bassin’) and many other great sites filled with fishing related content from a variety of different angles. For those willing to take the time to search, there is a huge amount of information and resources available to people looking to get familiar with virtually any type of fishing one may wish to enjoy. However, with the good must come the bad. Like with anything to do with an open forum, you are sure to find cases where people make posts in poor taste, or use bad judgement, or react negatively to what another may have shared. As well you may find cases where someone may let the location of a secret ‘honey hole’ slip causing fairly harsh reactions, especially if it is for a difficult to find fish. So if you are looking for advice or ideas for your next fishing outing, go online! You’ll likely discover there is a wealth of local fishing knowledge and opportunity out there you hadn’t previously realized! 0034

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pic OF tHE MONTH WINNER Congratulations to Gabriela de Austin who submitted this photo of the summer sun reflecting on the water, to our “Pic of the Month” contest for July. Gabriela has won a Movie Pass (for two, including drinks & popcorn), compliments of Ossekeag Publishing.

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NB MUSEUM NEWS Monday to Friday 3:00-5:00pm: Discover Uptown Saint John. $15/ person. A one-of-a-kind discovery tour you won’t want to miss while visiting the city of Saint John! Museum interpreters offer a fun and engaging experience as you explore Uptown Saint John. Join us at the museum entrance to begin your 2-hour tour. Until September 18: Les Mikeys de Paul Édouard Bourque exhibition at the NB Museum. This exhibition is organized and toured by Galerie d’art Louise-et-Reuben-Cohen of Université de Moncton, with the support of the

NB Tourism, Heritage and Culture and curated by Rémi Belliveau. Until October 30: Marie Hélène Allain - Imagerie de l’héritière exhibition at the NB Museum. Marie Hélène Allain’s installation, Imagerie de l’héritière, is the culmination of 45 years of creativity and is an evocative statement about belonging. Until October 30: Stonehammer UNESCO Global Geopark Hub exhibit at the NBM Foyer. Ongoing: Nurses Association of New Brunswick – 1916-2016 – One Hundred Years of Progress exhibition at the NB

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“BIG KIRK SUNDAY” AT STEWARTON In the late 1800’s and early 1900’s, Stewarton was a happening community with many families, a Post office, Grist and carding mill, a store, school and of course a church. During the summer the St. James Presbyterian Church in Stewarton would host an annual threeday sacrament event with ministers coming from Saint John and families arriving in horse and buggy from

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the remotest parts of the parish for communion and to enjoy the sermons. This church still stands today and this year will celebrate 150 years, being built in 1866 on land donated by Alexander Stewart of Stewarton. On August 7th the Trustees of what is now known as Stewarton United are hosting a “Big Kirk Sunday” with gospel/country music from 2-4 and an old fashioned

picnic with Corn on the Cob, baked beans, cake and more! The Happy Go Lucky Fiddlers will be performing as well as local musicians and singers. Mark this date on your calendar, bring some refreshments to share and help us celebrate this historic church! There will be a tent up and chairs but feel free to bring a lawn chair! 4168

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HOOP DREAMS For many, our day is made up of the usual routines. Busy days full of life’s interesting curve balls, yet somewhere out there is a child desperately fighting for their life. Every day, thousands of children are diagnosed with life threatening illnesses. Like any other child, they are filled with dreams that they only wish could come true. Since 1984, the Children’s Wish Foundation has been granting wishes that have made these dreams become a reality for thousands of children across the country. They cannot do this alone without the support of the community. On September 10 & 11 beginning at 9:00am, bring your heart to the court and register your team for the inaugural Hoop Dreams 3 on 3 basketball tournament fundraiser in support of the Children’s Wish Foundation. This event (held at two locations - Forest Hills & Bayside Middle

Schools) is open to all players aged 9-17 consisting of four players per team with four divisions for boys and four for girls based on age category. The division break down for this event is: 9-11, Fast Break Division; 12-13, Jump Shot Division; 14-15, Alley-oop Division; 16-17, Slam Dunk Division. The cost per player is $25 for players registered with Basketball New Brunswick during the 2015/2016 season, or $35 for players not registered with Basketball New Brunswick during the 2015/2016 season. Each player will receive a free Hoop Dreams t-shirt for registering. The event will also include food, raffle draws and other ways to make your generous donation. Hoop Dreams is a way for kids to help other kids in need by doing something they do best,

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LISteN IN “CROWN PRINCE OF SOFT POP” LIVE IN NB Over the past few summers I have been invited to be a talent judge for a singing competition at the Fredericton Exhibition. I was blown away by the young talent, who came from all over the Canadian east coast as well as the eastern seaboard of the US. The first year I sat in the judge's chair I was sitting beside my fellow judge and bona fide country star Jeff Cook, guitarist for Country music hall of famers Alabama. Last summer I met another musical cousin from the south of us, Kyle Vincent. It turned out that Kyle was in a band in the 80’s called Candy which Gilby Clarke was also in who many of you may know of from the monster rock band Guns ‘N’ Roses! I hosted a show with Gilby right here in Hampton which is destined to go down in history as one of the best club shows to grace our fine picturesque community. While Gilby Clarke stayed on the

Rock ‘N’ Roll super highway for his music career becoming an in demand guitar player for not only GNR, but also with Pop music royalty including Nancy Sinatra, punk forefathers MC5 as well as being on the hit TV show that spawned his Supergroup “Rock Star Supernova”. Vincent meanwhile took a pop music route and went on a solo career that has released some simply stunning pop albums. Vincent in recent years has been busier as ever, even touring as the opening act for Barry Manilow’s "Greatest Hits and Then Some" tour. "One of the best singer-songwriters to come along since the heyday of Tin Pan Alley". Manilow has said of Vincent. That is high pop praise indeed! Early in 2007 Kyle Vincent was handpicked to be the lead singer for the reunited Bay City Rollers! Believe me there is so much more Kyle has done. Why am I writing this, you may ask.

Lucky for us all, Kyle is coming up to NB in August for some select NB dates (and 1st Canadian Tour) and you have a few chances to see him live. Here are those dates: August 17 - Quispamsis Arts and Culture Park 7:00pm; August 18 - Chateau Saint John Le Galion Lounge 7:00pm; August 19 - Garcelon Civic Centre, St. Stephen 9:00pm; August 20 - Food Truck Weekends, East Point Shopping, Saint John 6:00pm. Now get out there and enjoy some unbelievable live music! Read Jeff ’s full column at: ossekeag.ca. 0041

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MOPSY: Mopsy - Is a 4 year old, rather large, short-haired

calico. She has a beautiful coat and large green eyes. Mopsy is very affectionate and talkative. However, she does not enjoy the company of other felines. Therefore, as we have had to segregate her from the others she doesn’t receive the attention she deserves. She’s been at the Sanctuary for 1 month and needs to find a permanent home as soon as possible. Mopsy has been spayed, vaccinated and parasites taken care of.

Paws & Whiskers Sanctuary Inc. Email: paws@bellaliant.net www.pawssussex.ca PO Box 4816 Sussex, NB E4E 5L1 Paws and Whiskers Sanctuary Inc. is a registered non-profit charitable organization operated solely by volunteers.

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MOPSY If you are interested in adopting Mopsy please contact the Sanctuary via e-mail or fill out an Adoption Application form from our web-site.

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WHAt’S HAPPeNING August 8-12 Vacation Bible Camp Week 2 at St. Mark’s United Church (50 Dexter Drive), 9:00am-12:00noon for kids ages K-5. No cost, snacks included. Pre-registration included, forms at church office.

Saturday, August 6 Mallory/Mallery Reunion at Apohaqui Rec Centre (16 Jones Memorial Park Road). Registration begins 1:00pm. Pot Luck. Find us on Facebook: Mallory/ Mallery Family Reunion (Sussex, NB). Friday, August 12 SRHS Reunion for graduating class of 1991. For more information: victyler18@ gmail.com. Saturday, August 13 Monthly Breakfast/Brunch at the Church of St. Andrew & St. David (164

Germain Street, side entrance) from 9:00am-1:00pm. Great breakfast menu, monthly surprise treat, bake table. Takeout available. $10/adults, $4/children under 10, $25/family of 4. Reid Family Reunion - family of Harold, Lillian & Genevieve Reid of Lower Knoxford, Carleton County are invited to a peanut free potluck at the Lorneville Community Centre at 1:00pm, eating at 4:30. Old pictures and memories greatly appreciated.

Sunday, August 14 Blueberry Festival, at the Millstream Rec Centre, Berwick 2:30-6:00pm. Meal includes salad, ham, beans, rolls, choice of blueberry dessert. $12/adults, $5/ children. No HST! Sponsored by Wesley and Woodland United Churches. 29th Annual Greer Family Reunion, 1:00pm at the Community Hall, Main Street in St. Martins. Potluck dinner at 4:00pm. Join us for a fun filled afternoon.

For information please contact: John Greer 847-1537 or David Greer 8475409.

August 19-21 Former Provincial Normal College/ NS Teachers College grads, you’re invited to the reunion of the Alumni Association of NSTC in Truro, NS. Info: nsteacherscollege.ca. Regardless of what year you graduated or program, plan to meet in Truro for a weekend of memories and great times together. Sunday, August 21 Meade Family Reunion at Camp Medley, 168 Gunter Hill Road, Upper Gagetown, 1:30-7:00pm. Registration at 1:00, $5/person age 16 & up. Potluck dinner. Collecting non-perishable goods for local Food Bank. More info James Meade (488-2628), Cathy Trafton (3575855) or Charlie Meade (454-7680).

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WHAt’S HAPPeNING Balysto Steel Band & Auction, 7:00pm at the Lorneville Community Centre (1141 Lorneville Road). $10/person, canteen available. Proceeds to the Lorneville United Church steeple repairs. Info: Barbara 635-8370 or Mary 214-9459. Thursday, September 15 Pathways to Hope fundraiser for Gentle Path Counselling services, 6:30pm at Imperial Theatre with guest speaker Frank O’Dea, co-founder of Second Cup. An evening of music, stories and inspiration. Tickets online at: imperialtheatre.nb.ca or at the box office 674-4141.

GRAND BAY-WESTFIELD UPDATE The regular Council meeting opened with the presentation of two newly created bursaries for students who will be attending UNBSJ and NBCC. The applicants were drawn at random. The

successful students are Abigail Morgan and Alexander Curran. The bursaries will be an annual event, and the town encourages eligible students to apply. John Kellock gave a presentation on the operations of the Trade and Convention Centre. The Center is supported by five communities including Saint John. Many challenges have been faced with the downturn of the economy yet many upgrades and renovations have been done. The future of the Center looks promising. The Council has made a decision to place the third sculpture, now in progress, at James Ready Park on Colonel Nase Blvd. Two other sculptures are already in place at different locations. The Mayor and Council were successful in acquiring funds to improve River Valley Drive. A contract with Galbraith Construction for $397,448 will include storm sewer, curb and gutter, and sidewalk. The sidewalk, when completed, will be continuous from Sobeys to the Westfield Country Store. The following are the responses to the Town of Grand Bay-Westfield, from the students receiving the bursaries.

"I began to realize how important it was to be an enthusiast in life. If you are interested in something, no matter what it is, go at it full speed, embrace it with both arms, hug it, love it and above all become passionate about it. Lukewarm is no good." Roald Dahl. My name is Abigail Morgan and I was honoured to be a recipient of the Town of Grand Bay-Westfield bursary this year. This coming fall I will be beginning my post secondary education at UNBSJ in Nursing. I have a passion for health care and helping others. I found this passion when I travelled to Haiti on a missions trip. While in Haiti I spent countless hours in the medical clinic where I discovered this love for people and for nursing. I hope to someday pursue my Masters in Nursing and become a Nurse Practitioner. This bursary was able to help me start this journey as I pay for tuition and books. Abigail Morgan, Recipient. I would like to thank the Town of Grand Bay-Westfield for selecting me to receive the first annual $500 bursary as I further my education at NBCCSJ in the Mechanical Engineering Program. Thank you, Alex Curran, Recipient. 4189

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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KOC COUNCIL 6595 DONATION On July 14, Knights of Columbus Council 6595 presented the Stay Strong Cancer Recovery Program with a donation of $2,000. Stay Strong is a 12-week, free exercise program at the YMCA of Greater Saint John for adults who are recovering from cancer treatment.

The main objective of the Stay Strong exercise program is to minimize the negative side effects that people tend to experience from cancer treatments. They also provide cancer survivorship seminars covering various topics related to cancer recovery including nutrition, coping strategies, sexuality

& intimacy and spirituality. Our continued contributions to the community are made possible by those who play our Thursday night TV Bingo on Rogers Community Channel 10. 4182

SEAWOLVES’ FOOTBALL CAMP

Presentation to Kathy Woodhouse, Nurse Case Manager Breast Health Program at St. Joseph’s Hospital by Don Roy, Grand Knight; Bill Hartley; Mike Gallant and Michael Clays

The UNB SJ Seawolves’ Football Camp will be held at the Canada Games Stadium on Monday, August 8 from 9:00am-4:00pm (high school, for ages 14-18) with SJHS coach David Grandy. Registration $25, no gear required, bring your lunch and water. Tuesday, August 9 and Wednesday, August 10 is peewee and bantam football camp with Coach Nathan Gorman for ages 8-13; no gear, bring your lunch and water. No experience necessary. You can register each morning at the Canada Games Stadium, UNB Saint John , Tucker Park. For more info: Barry Ogden 333-4612. 4181

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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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GRAND BAY-WESTFIELD FIRE-RESCUE UPDATE At a recent Council meeting, chaired by Mayor Grace Losier and the new Council, firefighters were recognized for their contribution to the community of Grand Bay-Westfield. Message from the Fire Chief: The Grand Bay-Westfield Volunteer Fire & Rescue Department is committed to providing the highest quality emergency and non emergency response to the citizens we serve. The members of the Department are proud of the long tradition of excellence in serving the community, and are focused on continuing to raise the level of service in ways to better serve the residents and visitors of Grand BayWestfield, and the Local Service District. Each year an evening is put aside to recognize significant milestones reached by our members during the previous year. Included in these awards are training accomplishments, Years of Service, Rookie of the Year and Firefighter of the Year. Service milestones include Provincial and Federal recognition. The Provincial 15 Year Pin, 25 Year Service medal, and the Federal 20 Year Service Medal. Members were presented with their 5 Year Service award, one

member received their 10 Year Service award and one of our members received their 25 Year Service medal. Special thanks to Mayor and Council for graciously allowing us to present these awards during a regular council meeting. Thank you all for attending our ceremony, it means a great deal to the volunteers who work hard every day serving your community. Troy Gautreau, Fire Chief Grand Bay-Westfield Vol. Fire Rescue Department. Awards: Completion of New Member Training - Chris Butler, Mike Fox, Sheldon Herritt, Marian Lucas Jefferies; Completion of first Responder - Andrew Beale, Jamie Morell, Angela Sangster; Completion of Firefighter I - Brandon London; Completion of Firefighter II - Matt Blanchard, Don Cairns, Mike King, Brandon London, Cohn Nordholt; Completion of Certificate in Fire Service Leadership - Steel Smith; Advancement to Class I Firefighter - Matt Blanchard, Colin Nordholt; Senior Firefighter Promotions (Class 1 to Senior Firefighter) - Roddy Shannon; Rookie and Firefighter of the Year, Rookie of 2015 Andrew Beale and Firefighter of 2015 Matt Blanchard;

Chief ''s Two Special Service Awards (firefighters giving an excess of 2000 hours in 2015) - Matt Blanchard, Don Cairns, Chuck Doucette, Justin McAlpine, Deputy Chief Doug McLean, Lieutenant Josh Shannon, Senior Firefighter Roddy Shannon, Lieutenant David Smith, Jennifer Spinney; Firefighters with a commitment to training in excess of 120 hours - Andrew Beale, Mike Blanchard, Don Cairns, Lieutenant Mike Cheley, Chuck Doucette, Tyler Ferguson, Mike King, Alan Lingley, Captain Chris Matheson, Jamie Morell, Christine Morrison, Captain Adam Read, Angela Sangster, Lieutenant Josh Shannon, Senior Firefighter Roddy Shannon, District Chief Norm Skjonsberg, Lieutenant David Smith, Jennifer Spinney, Jordan Thibodeau; Years of Service - Six Years of Service - Geoff Fraser (retiring). Five Years of Service Justin McAlpine, Brandon McTaggart, Steel Smith, Jennifer Spinney. 10 Years of Service - Adam Read. 25 Years of Service - Troy Gautreau. Submitted by David Calvin/Mary Shanklin. 4183

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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. Children’s Programs: Babies in the Library - Sign-up for next session. Twinkle Tots - Drop-in for children aged 18-36 months Thursdays at 10:30am. Supernovas Storytime - for all ages consisting of stories, songs, fingerplays and a craft, Fridays at 10:30am. Family Drop-in Table - all day, every day. Books, a craft, puzzles and colouring sheets with weekly theme. Keep up your reading skills this summer while having fun with Summer Reading Club - Explore 2016. Kindergarten to Grade 3 – Star Gazers Club Wednesdays at 2:30pm or

Thursdays at 6:30pm! Grades 4 & Up – Time Travellers Club, Thursdays at 2:30pm or Saturdays at 2:30pm! SRC Specials: Food Fridays at 11:30am; LegoTM Fridays 1:00-5:00pm; Movie Matinee Saturdays at 11:30am. Look for the Library Pop-Up Tent. Coffee House: Come on in and enjoy some hot and cold drinks, food, live music and poetry with our friends from Morris Music on Wednesday evenings during August at 7:00pm. We will have Van opening entertainer and then “Open Mic”. Contact the library or Morris Music for more info. Adult Programs: Syrian Refugee Children: Donations of toys, books and clothing are gratefully 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.

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LIVe WeLL DETACHING WITH LOVE

A common problem for many caring people is knowing when, how or why it is in everyone’s best interest not to take on others’ problems or issues? Often, these “helpers” or “fixers” become tired and worn out wrestling with issues that are not theirs to fix. What can be helpful in situations where one is trying to “help” another is to ask: “Is this problem ours to fix? Is it our responsibility? By taking it on, will we be helping or hurting?” We do others a disservice when we take over their problem or force our solutions on situations that are not ours to fix. Why, you might ask? Because when we do for others what they could and should be doing for themselves, we are, in essence, creating dependency or “psychological baby-making.” It is also saying to others that we are somehow superior and know better than they what is best. Additionally, we deprive individuals of personal empowerment that comes from solving problems and growing in confidence as he/ she finds solutions that work best for them.

However, we can support others by asking them questions, such as: “What do you think you could do to help yourself or do about your situation?” Although unspoken, by encouraging others to problem solve, we are also letting them know that we believe they have the ability to make decisions that best fit their circumstances. This is called loving detachment. By contrast, when others will not do what we think is best, we can become angry, resentful, cold or indifferent. Some relationships may not survive such stress and turmoil. As we allow others to experience natural consequences of poor choices, it is possible that one might feel uncomfortable and even guilty, especially if one is used to always being counted on to be a “fixer.” However, I think most of us can agree that the best learning is that which comes from experiences, both negative and positive. Benefits for being an “ex-fixer” include less fatigue, more energy for one’s own

life, and healthier relationships built on mutual trust, respect and caring. A good question to ask when tempted to interfere or take on another’s problem might be: “If I knew that this individual was having an opportunity for a learning and that everything is happening exactly as it is meant, how could I best support this individual as they work through their problem?” As well, one might want to reflect on situations where they tried to put their solutions on another’s problem and the results were negative for us and them. As you go about your week, try to decide upon and practice one small thing you would be willing to do to practice loving detachment. Judy Urquhart MSW, RSW 0008 Gentle Path, Executive Diretor

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MUSINGS To TV or Not to TV We had a visit from a personable young man last night to review our current service with their company. The real reason for the visit became clear, as he suggested we might be interested in an upgrade at little or no cost. His approach and delivery were excellent and got him an invite to come in and discuss it. Any of you who are regular readers will perhaps recall that Mike and I have not had television service for the past 7 years. Oh we have a TV, which we purchased a few years ago to utilize X-Box in the winter months, but no cable, no satellite, not even Netflix. We did over the course of those years download and watch a couple of movies, but in truth, with the possible exception of election coverage, television has really not been missed. BUT . . . Seems that by upgrading to a newer faster modem/internet service (which will hopefully resolve dropped WiFi issues) we can get a TV package plus free long-distance calling for a mere

$10 more per month (tax in) than we have currently been paying. Although we do not miss TV, we use the internet a lot, so the improvement for us would normally be a no brainer. The issue was whether we wanted to bring the demon television back into our home and risk getting sucked back into wasted hours of viewing. When the kids were young I rarely watched television before 9 pm, the news was on at 10, and by 10:30 most nights I was likely fast asleep in my bed (assuming I had managed to stay awake that long!). As they got older and my parenting requirements lessened, the television came on earlier and earlier and my viewing hours started to climb. Getting rid of television when we moved to our new home in 2009 saved me. I now walk much more and my leisure hours are spent with a book (mostly electronic ones). I do not want to go back to spending hours parked in front of the television. Hopefully this won’t be like the exsmoker taking just one drag, but we are

getting a basic television service as part of our internet upgrade. The television is not in our main living space where it would be constantly tempting me, so that will help. Plus after 7 years without, I feel significantly removed from the old lifestyle it represents. Still, not watching has been easy when it required a deliberate choice to download something before watching. It actually feels a little scary, but I figure we can always simply disconnect it if it becomes an issue. “How we spend our days is how we spend our lives.” ~ Charlie Gilkey “If a man watches three football games in a row, he should be declared legally dead.” ~ Erma Bombeck 0001

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