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If you read that Musings thing by the missus near the back of this issue, you can probably guess that she kinda gets right into the Christmas thing. So of course, with the firm belief that every opinion deserves an opposite point of view, I say humbug!! “Don’t these lights over the window look great??” “Humbug!!” “Check out the evergreen arrangements!” “Humbug!!” “Got you a new tractor for Christmas!!” “HUMB... Hmmm, could that be possible?? HOHOHO!!... Merry Christmas, my dear” While tractors for Christmas could certainly make someone like me feel just great, are there other alternatives to bring about or honour the Christmas spirit? In other words, can we cut back on the presents for Christmas and spend time instead of money. Think of the benefits. Loads of fuel saved by not driving from store to store. Think how fat your wallet would feel in January, instead of a flat wallet, over-heated credit and debit cards. We

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30 Marshmallows, cut in quarters 2 cups Graham Wafer Crumbs 1/2 cup Red Cherries, cut 1/2 cup Green Cherries, cut 1 15-oz can Sweetened Condensed Milk 1/2 Walnuts (optional) Mix all ingredients together and chill overnight. Shape into balls about 1 inch in size. Roll in coconut and store in covered containers in the fridge. Debbie Hickey

2 1/3 cups Flour 1 1/2 tsp Baking powder 1/2 tsp Salt 3/4 cup Soft shortening (part butter) 1 tsp Vanilla 1 cup Sugar 2 Eggs 1 tsp Nutmeg In one bowl mix flour, baking powder, salt and nutmeg. In another bowl cream shortening, butter, and sugar until creamy. Add eggs one at a time then vanilla, beating well. Add dry ingredients. Chill dough for at least two hours (preferably overnight). Roll out chilled dough on a floured surface. Cut cookies with a floured cookie cutter. Place on a greased cookie sheet. Bake 10 minutes at 325F. Makes five dozen. Terri Bourgeois

1/2 cup Cornstarch 1 cup Baking soda 3/4 cup Water Stir mixture over medium-low heat. It will thicken. When it looks smooth, remove from heat. Spoon into a bowl and cover with a damp cloth until cool. When cool, knead (add cornstarch if it's sticky). Roll out to 1/4" thick. Cut out shapes. Use straw to make hole in the top of the ornament and bake at 175F for one hour, turning halfway through. Terri Bourgeois

As we near the end of another very busy year, we wanted to take a few moments to thank those who have adopted, donated, fund-raised and otherwise supported our efforts in rescuing some 170 lost or abandoned felines. Special thanks go out to Dr. Steve Justason and staff of the Sussex Animal Hospital, Dr. Mitchell Downey and staff of the Dairytown Veterinary Hospital, Dr. Doug McGrath and staff of the Sunshine Valley Veterinary Medical Centre, committed and capable all; Debbie Hickey and her talented crew at Ossekeag Publishing. Those who favored us with donations throughout the year, not only eased our financial load but provided invaluable morale boosts as well.

From the 101 cats still at the Sanctuary, God Bless You All and Merry Christmas. Paws & Whiskers Sanctuary Inc. Email: paws@bellaliant.net Tel: (506) 433-6756 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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Favourites from Our Kitchens BUTTERY PECAN TARTS 24 - 3” Tart Shells 1 cup Chopped Pecans 3 Eggs, beaten 1 cup Corn Syrup (golden) ⅔ cup Sugar ⅓ cup Melted Margarine or Butter pinch of Salt Arrange tart shells on cookie sheet(s). Drop chopped pecans into each tart shell. Combine, eggs, corn syrup, sugar, butter & salt. Fill shells with prepared mixture. Bake at 350F until set, approx 25-30 minutes. Beth Reicker

CREAM CHEESE TARTS Cook and cool 24 small tart shells Filling: 1-8oz pkg Cream Cheese 1 cup (can) Eagle Brand Milk ⅓ cup Lemon Juice

Beat cream cheese until smooth. Stir in condensed milk and lemon juice. Pour mixture into cooled tart shells. Refrigerate until set. Garnish with pieces of cut fruit - cherries, kiwi, blueberries or strawberries. Beth Reicker

CHEESE CAKE TARTS Crust: 1 cup Margarine 8 oz Cream Cheese 2 cups Flour Mix together, knead briefly, roll into balls and press into tart/mini-muffin pans to form crust. Bake at 350 for 15 minutes. Filling: 8 oz Cream Cheese 1 cup Icing Sugar 1 cup Cool Whip Mix and fill tart cups. Top with Cherry Pie Filling. Keep refrigerated. Note: The shells can be baked in advance and frozen. Debbie Hickey

5 MINUTE FUDGE WREATH 12 oz pkg Semi-sweet chocolate chips 1 cup Butterscotch chips 14oz can Sweetened condensed milk (save the can) 1 tsp Vanilla extract 8oz Walnuts Grease an eight inch round cake pan with butter. Pour chocolate and butterscotch chips, condensed milk, and vanilla into a medium saucepan. Heat on low. Cover the empty condensed milk can with plastic wrap and put in center of cake pan. Stir the chips and milk until they melt together (about three minutes). Stir in nuts. Scoop the fudge into the cake pan to make the wreath. Let it be bumpy on top and top it with more walnuts. Put in fridge and chill until firm. Remove can and loosen fudge with a spatula. Cut in slices and serve. Terri Bourgeois

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ASK THE CHEF by colin sifton CRANBERRY SAUCE Colin Sifton here again from Holly’s Restaurant and Catering with another answer to your question. Last time I wrote about stuffing/dressing, so this time I thought I would keep with the season and write about cranberry sauce. You can’t have Christmas dinner without cranberry sauce. We always make our cranberry sauce from scratch here at Holly’s and I will let you know before I am done how easy it is to make. A lot of people buy cranberry sauce but hopefully after this you won’t have too. Cranberry sauce was introduced by Native Americans to the pilgrims, who found cranberries to be a natural preservative. They would add it to dried meats to give it flavour. It was General Ulysses S. Grant who ordered it served to the troops during the siege of Petersburg in 1864, which made it a common condiment known today. Cranberry sauce was first commercially canned in 1912 by the Cape Cod Cranberry Company which marketed

the product as "Ocean Spray Cape Cod Cranberry Sauce.” Now today they are only known as Ocean Spray and are the largest cranberry producers in the world. There's a good reason why cranberry juice is recommended for urinary tract infections. In 1998, researchers at Rutgers found that cranberry juice prevents E. coli bacteria from sticking to the cells of the urinary tract, so it flushes out of the body in the urine. Cranberries also contain a potent vasodilator which opens up bronchial tubes, and is a good source of Vitamin C to help enhance immunity and aid in calcium absorption. It is one of those perfect foods. So how easy is it to make cranberry sauce? It really isn’t that difficult. Cranberries have a natural thickening agent so you don’t have to reduce too much and you do not have to add corn starch. So this is what I do to make cranberry sauce: 2 cups frozen cranberries, you can use fresh, but I prefer frozen; main reason is because I don’t have to use the whole bag

and throw half of it out. 1/3 cup of sugar. I prefer brown sugar but it doesn’t make too much of a difference if it is white or brown. 1 cup orange juice. Now you can use water or a different flavoured juice if you want. Bring to a boil and cook until the berries begin to split open and thicken. Set to cool and it will continue to get thicker. You should always taste as you go. If you think it is too sweet, reduce your sugar. Some people like to add cinnamon or cloves. My sister adds rosemary and some brandy to hers. It is tasty and unique to her but I like to keep things simple. I hope everyone has a safe and happy holiday season. Merry Christmas to you and your family and we hope to see you in the New Year. 0040

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by Alf & John, lower hall. Friday, January 16 - 6:00-8:00pm, music by Double Exposure, lower hall. Friday, January 23 - 6:00-8:00pm, music by Carol Perry, lower hall. Saturday, January 10 & 24 - 2:00-5:00pm, music by Donnie & Delbert, lower hall. Saturday, January 24 - 9:00pm-closing, dance Br #69 & Singles with 2nd Time Around, upper hall, $6. Saturday, January 17 & 31 - 3:306:30pm, music by Jed & Moe, lower hall. Saturday, January 31 - 9:00pm-closing, dance Br #69 & Singles with Yesterday’s Wine, upper hall, $6. The Branch will be closed - December 24, 25 & 26; open - December 27. “Merry Christmas” and have a “Happy New Year”, filled with love, peace and good health! 0015

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attendance, and tens of thousands more watching the event streamed live, ways in which they can find their place within the movement to create global change. This year, “We Day Atlantic Canada” on November 28, engaged and inspired 8,000 students from over 300 schools to take action on local and global causes that are important to them. Anglophone South School District sent students from Fairvale Elementary, Sussex Middle, Hampton Middle, Quispamsis Middle, Barnhill Middle and River Valley Middle School. Three students from Anglophone South (two RVMS students and one Barnhill student) received Governor General Caring Canadian Awards (three out of the ten awarded for all of Atlantic Canada), and two of our students were asked to be in the Press Box (the only two asked from among the 8,000plus “We Day” attendees) at lunch to represent all the students with the press. This year’s special guests included Mia Farrow, Canadian astronaut Dr. Dave Williams, Amanda Lindhout, Kardinal Offishall, Shawn Desman and Kweku Mandela, amongst others with international activists and co-founders of “We Day”, Craig and Marc Kielburger, Scott Willats, Host of “We Day Atlantic Canada”, lead the crowd through a day full of powerful educational speeches, inspirational moments and electric performances. 3275

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WHAT’S HAPPENING Saturday, December 20 Singles & Friends’ Christmas Dance at Br #69 Legion (Wilson St W, SJ), music by “Partyline”. Doors open 8:00pm, band from 9:00-12:00 midnight. Admission $6 at the door and open to anyone over age 19. Reunite with old friends and share the Christmas spirit. Sudnay, December 21 Winter Solstice Holiday Brunch, 11:30am-1:30pm at the Bourbon Quarter/Magnolia Cafe (112 Prince William Street) with local artists entertaining and Santa will be attending. This family/community event is open to everyone and all proceeds go to Harbour Lights (pay what you can). Reservations - 6421885.

Saturday, December 27 Dufflebag Theatre’s “Cinderella” 1:00pm at the Imperial Theatre. An old story with a new twist - borrowing audience members to be the stars! For ages 4+. Sunday, January 11 Breakfast (Lancaster KOC Council #8094) from 9:00-1:00pm at Assumption Centre, Chapel Street West. Cost $7/ adult, #3/children. Proceeds to the Saint John School Milk Fund. Tuesday, January 13 Teen & Young Adult Drug Use & Addiction “Let’s Talk About It, What’s Next - Community Response” info session, 7:00-9:00pm at the Westfield United Church. Open to all. Storm date January 14, 7:00-9:00pm.

LACROSSE NB CLINIC The game of lacrosse in New Brunswick is about to be taken to a whole new level thanks to a unique partnership between Lacrosse New Brunswick (LNB) and lacrosse superstar, Colin Doyle, Captain of the Toronto Rock. LNB recently signed a contract which will involve Doyle in a series of training camps run in the Saint John and Moncton areas from January to April and will be open to players from the Novice to Midget divisions from across the province. Registration is now open for new and returning players in the Novice, Peewee, Bantam and Midget age groups with sessions commencing on Sunday, January 11 with the first live clinic with Doyle. For more details on times and locations and to download a printable registration form, go to the Lacrosse New Brunswick website at:axnb.ca or by visiting your local lacrosse club website. If you have any questions, you may contact Glenn Cook 506-847-9024. 3260

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which help Canadians invest in building strong and resilient places to live, work, and play. Community Foundations are one of the largest supporters of communities, providing more than $143 million in support of local priorities and organizations in 2012. 3233

COMMUNITY FOUNDATIONS WILL SHARE A BEQUEST The Fundy Community Foundation and The Community Foundation serving Greater Saint John are very pleased to announce that each are to receive $1.5 million from The Estate of the late Nancy Ann Harper Fisher. The bequests will be used to support worthy community projects and initiatives throughout southwestern New Brunswick. Nancy Ann Harper Fisher (19362014) was a resident of Saint John and New River Beach in New Brunswick and of New Smyrna Beach in Florida. A graduate of Saint John High School and Syracuse University, New York, she worked in provincial health departments in New Brunswick, British Columbia and Nova Scotia. When she returned to Saint John in the 1980s she worked as a private consultant in health information systems until she retired. As a lifelong philanthropist, Ms. Fisher generously volunteered her time and talent to many worthy causes while quietly giving grants to charities serving her communities. Throughout her life,

HELP CHANGE LIVES & CHANGE COMMUNITIES Nancy Ann Harper Fisher and particularly in her professional career in the health field, she recognized the needs and opportunities in the two regions of New Brunswick that were dear to her heart. Ms. Fisher's bequest represents the largest donation from an individual the Community Foundation has ever received", said Doug MacDonald, Chair. "Her gift will have a significant impact in Greater Saint John for many years." The Community Foundation serving Greater Saint John and Fundy Community Foundation are members of Community Foundations of Canada,

The New Brunswick Association for Community (NBACL) would like to reach out to Saint John residents this winter. Winter months create an increase in demand from families across the province, to meet these needs NBACL is looking for donations of used clothing and small household items to continue to support children and adults with an intellectual disability and their families in NB. This is one way of giving during the holiday season that does not cost anything. Free home pick up services are available by calling 642-5511 or find your local Big Orange Bin and make your donation today! For more information please visit our website at: nbacl.nb.ca. 3274

Favourites from Our Kitchens OLD FASHIONED BROWN SUGAR FUDGE Old Fashioned Brown Sugar Fudge has been a Maritime favourite for years. Follow these directions to will make a batch of about 4.5 lb of fudge. Your friends and family will love you for it! Ingredients: 1 cup butter or margarine 1 can evaporated milk 1 Kg brown sugar 1 cup white sugar 2 tsp pure vanilla Optional: ½ cup icing sugar Tools: large thick bottomed pot, good quality wooden spoon, silicon or nylon spatula for scraping pot, 9” x 13” pan, parchment paper. Method: In a heavy bottomed large pot, melt butter/margarine over low heat, then add milk and mix well before adding sugars. Increase heat to medium and stir constantly until all sugar is melted (about 10 minutes). Continue stirring until you

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see signs of boiling; continue stirring over low-medium heat until fudge reaches stage where needs to be taken off heat*. *This is where your preference comes into play: For a medium-hard fudge, boiling will take about 8-9 minutes in winter. For a very hard fudge, keep stirring the boiling fudge for 12- 15 minutes. A tried and true method that I use is the “ glob” method. I have never done the traditional soft ball (fudge dropped into a glass of water), but I am conscious of the thickening of the fudge in the pot when stirring. When the times noted above are getting close, I lift a spoonful of the liquid above the pot, and let the fudge pour off the spoon. If the fudge comes off the spoon in “globs” rather than pouring off the spoon smoothly, it is reaching the desired (hard) stage that I like. Take pot off stove, add your flavouring, let pot rest for 45 minutes. This is key to

keeping the fudge from getting “sugary”. It has to cool down considerably before working it. Use electric beaters and beat until it does not run or drop off the beaters when lifted from the pot (about 5 minutes). Another indicator is when the fudge is “rippling” in the pot as you beat. If hand beating, use your wooden spoon or wooden paddle and beat until it begins sticking to the side of the pot and loses its shininess or gloss. A rule of thumb I use is about 250 good strong beats. Tip: If your fudge does not seem to be thickening after the above times, add some icing sugar, ½ cup at a time, and continue beating. Pour into parchment lined pan. Score the fudge in the pan as soon as poured. Once it’s cooled, cover and keep in a cool, dry place. Henrietta Burns. 3288

POINT OF VIEW by diane mcmillan REASON FOR THE SEASON If you're still in denial that Christmas is almost upon us, just take a trip to the mall! That 10 minute walk from the far reaches of the parking lot warms just the heart doesn't it? And, once you're inside, it gets even more delightful. I have a knack for getting behind that one person in the checkout line who doesn't have a price tag on one or more of their items – price check! And, without fail, my vertically challenged self gets bumped into, butted in front of and even ignored all whilst hearing the blood curdling screams of someone's mini-me having a full blown temper tantrum in aisle 4. Yes, in case you haven't figured it out, I'd rather have a root canal than shop this time of year. Add to it the stress of getting ready for what has become the commercialized spectacle we call Christmas, it just isn't fun anymore. Whatever happened to the days when Christmas wasn't even thought about

until Remembrance Day had passed? I can remember a time when Christmas was about celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ. The annual celebration revolved around church, concerts, carolling and spending quality time with family. Now, more than ever, it seems to have become about who can snag the most extravagant gift. And, that gift is often centred around the latest in new technology – smart phones, computers and televisions! Ironically, the very things that are meant to make communication easier, are often the reason we spend less time actually talking to each other. As much as the infamous ice storm of 2013 was a major inconvenience, I think it was His way of reminding us of what's really important. Being off the grid for several days forced us all to actually take a deep breath and focus on each other. There was a true sense of community that we hadn't witnessed in a long time. Everyone pulled together to help their neighbours, check on loved ones, open their homes to those without power and make the best of a

difficult situation. I didn't realize just how much I relied on satellite television, laptops and phones. Once myself (and thousands of others) were done our pity party, I was able to look back on the whole experience with humour. No, I didn't enjoy being without the luxuries, but I did enjoy not having the constant distractions that technology brings. I can't remember the last time I'd actually eaten by candlelight, talked to my daughter without a phone or computer in the way, or talked to family with no distractions. As we prepare to celebrate another Christmas with family and friends, remember the reason for the season, put down those phones and laptops, and enjoy one another. From my home to yours, Happy Holidays! diane@ ossekeag.ca. 0032

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LISTEN IN by Jeﬀ liberty IT’S A WRAP, FOR NOW... Well it’s the end of another year and it’s been a great one for events and new music in our collective communities. I am really looking forward to writing more about interesting ideas, events and music within our community, so I ask

you the readers to please send me your ideas for a story or interview. My twitter handle is at the end of my article or you can e-mail me at: jlibertyartists@aol.com. I was mulling over my personal and professional goals with the end of another year as most of us do. Do you make New Year’s Resolutions? I never really did in the past, but as I get older especially with the closing of this year. I

am making better and healthier choices in my life and for my family. After all health and happiness is what we all really want for ourselves and each other. If you feel inclined please share on twitter with us your New Year’s Resolution along with a song or artist that inspired you this past year. I’d love to hear from you! One resolution could possibly getting out in the community to support a good cause all while supporting local music (Arts in general) and local business. OK there you have it. Music inspires us and becomes part of our own personal story and soundtrack to our life. Here are some of the albums and artist that did just that for me in 2014. Check them out! Art Bergmann – Songs For The Underclass EP Bryan Potvin – HEARTBLEDWHITE Bill Wood and the Woodies – Oh Look Brent Mason – All The Pretty Horses Glen Campbell – See You There Simple Minds – Big Music John Southworth – Niagra Billy Idol – Kings & Queens Of The Underground Jay Semko – Flora Vista Fortunate Ones – The Bliss Tomato/Tomato – So it Goes Neil Finn – Dizzy Heights The Smashing Pumpkins - Monuments to an Elegy Wishing everyone a healthy and happy holiday and New Year! Be safe! See you in 2015! JL. 0041 Jeff Liberty Columnist, @Jlibertyartists

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NEWS FROM KENNEBEC MANOR Staff at Kennebec Manor have been bustling around the home these past few weeks getting ready for a Christmas decoration competition. Residents and our friends from Mrs. Heffernan’s Grade 2 class at Glen Falls Elementary School had a great time judging the awesome decorations throughout the building. In addition,

singing Christmas Carols together was great fun. What joy to hear children’s voices and laughter. The Christmas spirit is very lively among staff and residents this year. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from Staff and Residents at Kennebec Manor in Millidgeville. 0027

Students from Glen Falls Elementary visit Kennebec Manor.

ANTIQUE AUTO CLUB DONATION The NB Antique Auto Club Inc recently presented a cheque for $5,000 to the Canadian Cancer Society New Brunswick. The funds were raised during their Annual Sussex Flea Market. 3216

L-r: Charlene Hayes, Associate Director, Revenue Development for the Canadian Cancer Society, Steve Clements, Chair of the Sussex Flea Market, and Blair Chisholm, President of the NB Antique Auto Club Inc.

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LIBRARY NEWS WEST BRANCH LIBRARY Lancaster Mall, 621 Fairville Blvd. Fall 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; 5:30-7:30pm, Homework Help for elementary school students, contact the Library to pre-register. 9:30amSaturday, December 20 4:30pm, LegoTM. Saturday, December 27 - 11:00am, movie - A Christmas Carol (Disney 2009); 2:00pm, movie - Arthur Christmas.

LET’S TALK ABOUT IT What’s Next Community Response Teen & Young Adult Drug Use & Addiction Info Session

Tuesday, January 13th, 7:00 - 9:00pm (Snow Date: Wednesday, January 14th) Westﬁeld United Church Open to Everyone in the Community Parents - Youth - In Betweens

Treats/water courtesy of the Mall. Sataurday, January 24 - 2:30pm, join us for Super Saturday Library & Family Literacy Day. Meet at the Lancaster Mall Star for a Winter Carnival. 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: January 30 - Lucy. Blankets for Canada Society Inc crocheters/knitters are welcome to make 8x8 squares to create blankets for people without shelter in the SJ area. Donation of yarn gratefully appreciated. NB Public Libraries Foundation Annual Campaign - Help out more books into the hands of the people who need them at your library or bookmobile - online at: librariesfoundation.ca or get a form at the library’s cirdulation desk. Knit 2Together (k2tog) - drop-in on Wednesday afternoons. 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. Please note: the Library will be closed December 24-26 & January 1 and closing at 5:00pm on December 31. For more information: westbranch. publiclibrary@gnb.ca or phone 643-7260. 0019

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DONATION TO L’ARCHE The Kenval Co-Op recently donated $2,357 to L’Arche. Proceeds were raised through the local 50/50 draw. Thanks for your continued support. 3287

answer questions, Tuesday afternoons 1:00-3:00pm. Lending Library - “Take a Book, Leave a Book” at Market Place Wellness Centre. Gentle Yoga - Wednesdays 10:00am at Carleton Community Centre - fee applies. Zumba - If you are interested in attending a daytime class please contact 674-4335 to register, fee applies. Community Garden registrations being accepted, phone 674-4335 (Patti). Community Care Checkers: The community has shown interest in a Seniors Contact Program, which will

allow seniors, who qualify, to be contacted by phone daily, Monday to Friday. This program will be for any senior who does not have a caregiver, friend, or family member checking them on a daily basis. The calls will be brief with the intent of ensuring that the person is okay. Your local community police officer, along with the wellness centre, are currently seeking volunteers to make regular phone calls, as well as taking registrations for individuals who will require this service. There will be no associated cost and any senior can apply, or be referred. Please call 674-4307 for more information. 3250

L-r: Pat Guimond, Kenval Co-Op Local advisory Council; Don Dixon, L’Arche; Paul Wilkins, Store Manager.

P.R.U.D.E. SEEKING VOLUNTEERS PRUDE Inc. (Pride of Race, Unity, Dignity through Education) is seeking interested volunteers for board members, event planning and mentoring for our multicultural organization. No experience required. For more information, please call 6343088 or visit: prudeinc.org. 3268

MARKETPLACE WELLNESS CENTRE Specimen Collection- Tuesdays & Wednesdays 7:30am-2:30pm, by appointment only, please call 648-6681 press #3. Food Bank - Winter hours in effect Tuesday & Fridays 1:00-3:00pm, lower level Carleton Community Centre. Monthly Foot Care Clinic - every 3rd Wednesday, by appointment, 657-2273. Are you over 50 and want to be more active? Join our Zoomers Program Tuesdays 10:00am, Fridays 10:00 & 11:00am at Marketplace Wellness Centre (free). New classes have started around the city, call 632-5537 for a place near you. Food Purchase Club - for more information call West 674-4335. Social Development worker on site to December 19th, 2014 - January 19th, 2015

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? The Monday, January 12 Club meeting, beginning at 7:00pm at the NB Museum in Market Square, will feature

Karen Vanderwolf who will update us on the plight facing our bats. On Monday, February 9, Sean Haughian will tell us all about liverworts. On Monday, March 9 Remi Rochette will be presenting on lobster-seaweed linkages. On Monday, January 19 the Club partners with Rockwood Park to have Jim Wilson present “Living on the Edge, the Life of the Turkey Vulture” at 7:00pm at the Rockwood Park Interpretation Centre. Jim Wilson returns again to the same venue on Saturday, March 14 at 9:30am for “Birding 101: An

Introduction to Birding”. The series continues at the RPIC on Monday, March 30 at 7:00pm for Don MacPhail on “The Grandeur of Life”. As seating is limited for these three events, reserve ahead at 658-2883 or email: connie. browne@saintjohn.ca. Meetings, workshops and outings are open to one and all without charge, Saint John Naturalists’ Club, members or not. For more information on the upcoming activities and on the SJNC, visit: saintjohnnaturalistsclub.org and follow us on Facebook as “Nature Saint John”. 2567

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The game of lacrosse in New Brunswick is about to be taken to a whole new level thanks to a unique partnership between Lacrosse New Brunswick (LNB) and lacrosse superstar, Colin Doyle, Captain of the Toronto Rock. LNB recently signed a contract which will involve Doyle in a series of training camps run in the Saint John and Moncton areas from January to April and will be open to players from the Novice to Midget divisions from across the province. “The Lacrosse New Brunswick Program for Excellence” will allow children the opportunity to experience the game under the direction of local coaches with Doyle developing and guiding the program, attending sessions virtually to speak to the players and making four in-person appearances throughout the course of the training. He will also be present to personally coach the New Brunswick provincial teams at the 2015 Nationals in Whitby, Ontario. This is an incredible opportunity for local lacrosse players to develop their skills under the direction of one of the top players in Canada. Registration is now open for new and returning players in the Novice, Peewee, Bantam and Midget age groups with sessions commencing on Sunday, January 11 with the first live clinic with Doyle. For more details on times and locations and to download a printable registration form, go to the Lacrosse New Brunswick website at:axnb.ca or by visiting your local lacrosse club website. If you have any questions, you may contact Glenn Cook 506-847-9024. 3260

FRESH WITH FOOD by dave wolpin DRESS YOUR GREENS We have been duped into believing that salad dressing is something we need to buy. I Googled the ingredients of some commercial salad dressings and the first ingredients for most are soybean oil, high-fructose corn syrup and sugar and they all contain Calcium Disodium EDTA, which they claim is there to "protect freshness." Healthy salad dressings are sold without unhealthy oils, sugar or preservatives, but I feel that they are unnecessary, considering how simple and quick it is to make your own. With the abundance of greens available year-round at Kredl's, there is no better time to start making salad a daily part of your meal. The key is to dress it right. Homemade dressings take less than five minutes to make and since most salad dressings have a high vinegar content, they'll keep for weeks in your fridge. I recommend making a batch of salad dressing every three or four days, so you can switch it up frequently to keep your taste buds excited. As a child I didn't find salad very tasty, so I always thought that people used salad dressing to make their salad palatable. I always thought it was silly for people to try so hard just to eat salad. Why not just have a bowl of salad dressing, right? Undoubtedly, I have since learned a lot about the importance of healthy food. I know that most of us do not eat nearly enough greens and they are definitely among the top three most important parts of our diet. In my opinion, most of our daily consumption should be fruits, vegetables, nuts, seeds and if you choose, meat a couple times a week. I have discovered that salad dressings actually have a purpose beyond just making salad taste better. The human body needs small levels of fats to absorb the nutrition from greens. In fact, in a study published by the American Journal for Clinical Nutrition, it was found that 10 hours after consumption, nutrient levels in the bloodstream of those who eat salad with fat-free salad dressing were virtually non-existent compared to the levels in someone who ate the same salad with full-fat dressing.

You also only need a small amount of fat with your salad to gain the benefits. The healthiest way to eat fat is from whole foods like nuts and seeds. Many salads are topped with a few cashews, walnuts or a tahini (ground sesame seeds) based dressing, which is perfect. Personally, a little toasted sesame oil or extravirgin olive oil (EVOO) are among my favourite additions to a salad dressing,

but a tablespoon is more than enough. To find Dave’s favourite ingredients to make your own salad dressing find his article on: ossekeag.ca. 0039

Dave Wolpin Kredl’s Corner Market

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SJ JEWISH COMMUNITY CELEBRATES All members of the public are invited to join the members and friends of The Saint John Jewish Historical Museum as the Saint John Jewish community celebrates the festival of Chanukah. The menorah lighting ceremony to mark the sixth day of the holiday will be Sunday, December 21 at 5:00pm at the Saint John Jewish Historical Museum, 91 Leinster Street, Saint John. The evening’s

program will include Chanukah songs and an informal educational program in the Synagogue. Light refreshments will also be served. The Jewish celebration of Chanukah began this year on Tuesday, December 16. The eight-day festival celebrates the victory of the Maccabees over the Greeks in 165 BCE, allowing the Jews to regain their freedom to worship God. The central custom of the holiday is the lighting of the nine-branched menorah which represents the miracle of the oil in the eternal light. According to tradition, the oil burned for eight days

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21. Originated from 24. One time only 26. A civil wrong 27. Female sheep 29. Bay Area Toll Authority 30. Afrikaans 33. Hold a particular posture 34. South American Indian 35. Paying attention to 36. Wife of a maharaja 37. Mild yellow Dutch cheese 38. Central Br. province in India 39. 4th month (abbr.) 43. Grooved carpentry joint 44. Present formally 46. Skeletal muscle 47. -__, denotes past 48. Aba ____ Honeymoon 51. Young lady 53. Any of the Hindu sacred writing 54. Where Adam and Eve were placed 56. Promotional materials 57. Play a role 58. Arrived extinct

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rather than the one day expected. Other customs include playing with the dreidl and eating foods cooked in oil which are traditional to Chanukah. All are welcome to participate as we celebrate Chanukah, The Festival of Lights. For further information contact; Katherine Biggs-Craft, Curator, Saint John Jewish Historical Museum, 91 Leinster Street, Saint John, 633-1833 or sjjhm@nbnet.nb.ca. 3281

SAINT JOHN RESIDENT HONOURED The Arthritis Society’s New Brunswick Division recently honoured two longtime outgoing members of its Divisional Advisory Board - Kay Owens of Saint John and Mary Brachaniec of Moncton. Both members provided decades of volunteer service to The Arthritis Society in New Brunswick, particularly in an educational capacity, where they taught various self-management programs. 3236

Kay Owens (left, Saint John) and Mary Brachaniec (right, Moncton), along with Darrell Mesheau, current chair of the Divisional Advisory Board.

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lifestyle for yourself but don’t know where to begin? Live Well! Bien Vivre! Is a free community based approach to help you achieve a healthier lifestyle and prevent and manage diabetes and other chronic health conditions. Lesley Melanson is the Live Well! Bien Vivre! health coach for the greater Saint John area and is available to meet with anyone 19 years of age or older who is interested in making health or lifestyle changes. As a health coach Lesley works with you to create a realistic and specific plan just for you to create permanent lifestyle changes that you can actually live with. The one-hour meetings take place where you already are and focus on your health and fitness goals with Lesley supporting you through finding strategies to overcome your own personal barriers and challenges. One of Lesley’s many client success stories comes from a lady in her midthirties who suffered from chronic back pain and high blood pressure. By working on small physical activity and healthy eating goals she lost over 70 lbs. She was able to play more with her children and her doctor took her off of her blood pressure medication. It’s not just about success while meeting with a health coach though. It’s about long-term changes which you can maintain yourself after you’ve finished meeting with Lesley. Lesley’s best tip for creating a healthier lifestyle is to take one small step each day and to keep at it. Small steps equal big results. For more information and testimonials visit livewellbienvivre.com. To book an appointment with Lesley call (506) 608-6498 or email her at Lesley. melanson@diabetes.ca. Live Well! Bien Vivre! is a partnership between the Medavie Health Foundation, the Canadian Diabetes Association and

the Government of New Brunswick. 3239

DONATION TO LARCHE FUND The Community Foundation was extremely pleased to welcome leaders from the Union of Solicitor General Employees (USGE) to Saint John. The USGE represents public service workers across Canada's federal justice system. USGE members raised over $1,500 for the Constable Doug Larche Memorial Bursary Fund and this number continues to grow. While working as a plain-clothes officer with the Codiac Major Crime Unit, Constable Larche was killed in the line of duty on June 4, 2014. Following his passing, friends and family came together to establish the Fund to honour his memory. Beginning this June the Fund will provide one or more bursaries of $500 to graduates of St. Malachy’s Memorial High School, the high school Constable Larche attended. 3253

L-r: Jon Osborne; Stan Stapleton, President of USGE and Nathan Davis, Fund Committee Chair.

Merry Christmas & Happy New Year From My Family to Yours

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Saint John SPCA Animal Rescue Animal Supplies:

• Canned Cat Food - Pet Store brands, Our Compliments, President’s Choice Nutrition First, Fancy Feast • Canned Kitten Food - Pet Store Brands, President’s Choice Nutrition First • Bags of Wood Stove Pellets (used for litter here) • Powdered Kitten Formula - KMR or Just Born • Canned Dog Food - Pet Store Brands, Our Compliments, President’s Choice Nutrition First • Pill Popper Treats for Dogs (Pet Stores) • Polysporin Eye Drops • Beefy Marrow Bones for Dogs found at Pet Stores and the Bulk Barn • Jars of Peanut Butter and Cheeze Whiz for the Dogs • Buckle Collars for Medium to Large Dogs • Cat Toys • Cardboard Scratching Boards for Cats • Plastic Animal Beds (Available at Pets Unlimited) • Pet Shampoo from Pet Stores, Costco, Superstore, Sobeys, Wal-Mart and Canadian Tire

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• Paper Towels • Disposable Medical Gloves. Sizes: M, L and XL • Contractor’s Size Garbage Bags • High Eﬃciency Laundry Detergent

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MUSINGS by debbie hickey IT WILL ALL COME TOGETHER Am I ready for Christmas? Of course not. There is always more that can be done. But I am ready enough. There are sufficient decorations to make the house feel festive. The shopping is close enough to finished that I am not stressing over what remains to be done. The cooking, well that can wait until the last few days before the big day. If I do it too early there is too much opportunity for the goodies to mysteriously disappear before Christmas gets here. I do recall one year when the big ice-cream container of cherry balls had only a few lonely survivors in the bottom when retrieved from the freezer . . . Much as I enjoy the shopping for just the right gift for each person on my list, this year was the first that I made some of my Christmas purchases online. This is the modern version of

the Sears and Eaton’s catalogues of my youth. It went quite well, so I may utilize it again next year, but I actually find a printed catalogue much more satisfying and more likely to generate ideas. With a digital search I need at least a clue as to where to start, whereas with the catalogue I can go to a specific section and simply start turning pages til I see something that generates an ahha moment! But if I can my shopping started early enough, nothing beats wandering through a local shop and spying the one thing that is the perfect fit for someone on my list. As always, we are closed for the entire period between Christmas and the New Year so that all of us can fully enjoy the Christmas season. Much as we may love what we do, we all look forward to this downtime at the end of each year. To everyone in our Ossekeag family, thank you for a great year. It has had its ups and downs, we have seen many changes, we have celebrated together and we have

mourned together. The support you show each other is awesome and it is a privilege to work with such a fantastic group. To all of you I wish for a joyful holiday, good health, good friends, family with whom you connect and personal peace. Especially, Merry Christmas to Mike, our two lovely daughters and their families (especially the grand grandkids), my Mum and my brother Wayne, all of whom complete my Christmas. Miss you, Dad. “When we recall Christmas past, we usually find that the simplest things - not the great occasions give off the greatest glow of happiness.” ~ Bob Hope. 0002

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