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Since we are nearing the timeline to a switch to new ownership, It is possible that this could be a final (or near final) Ravings. Although I am hopeful that we will have a chance to say a true farewell, I am going to use this opportunity to repeat what I believe is the most important issue facing this Province. Yeah!! You guessed it!! Forestry... 8 million acres of Crown Land, the most important resource this province has. But, this time I am not going to Rave about clearcuts, tree farms, herbicide usage and all of the other ways we are abusing this resource. This time it is strictly business. A basic business analysis, just like the Irvings would do. So we have allowed big forestry companies to manage our most important asset for the past 33 years. One has to assume, of course, that the government of the day and all subsequent governments have supported this arrangement for the benefit of the people of New Brunswick and not as a perpetual gift to people such as the Irvings. So the fair question to ask is... “How is this working for you??” Has this arrangement led to a greater number of jobs in the forestry sector?? In my limited research, I could not find exact numbers for the period 1982-2015 but I think that I can very safely say that jobs in the forestry sector have been decimated since we have had big companies manage our forests. Their strategy of high volume logging of low value fibre is largely responsible for the huge job losses.
Well, if our forest strategy is not producing jobs, I bet it is generating tons of money for us. So lets check the last published report for Department of Natural Resources (DNR) which is for the fiscal year 2013-2014. In total DNR had $101 million in expenses including $73M on forest management. Drum roll .. .. .. Well our revenues were $83M with royalties (from all our natural resources) totalling $73M. Oh Dear!! Let me get this straight. Almost everyone, considers our economy to be resource based. But, the income from ALL of our resources (forestry, mining, natural gas, etc) covers the cost of managing our forests. By the way, much of the $73M spent on forest management ends up in the hands (pockets) of companies such as the Irvings. I don’t believe anyone needs an MBA to figure out that if the Irvings were managing this province as a business instead of looting it, they would kill our forestry agreements in a heart beat. So, in conclusion, let me say to the current and all future governments this... “Short of a miracle, the Province of New Brunswick will not see prosperity, until we take back control of our forests and manage them for the benefit of the people of New Brunswick and not to simply further enrich the rich.” 0001 Mike Hickey Tech Support, Ossekeag Publishing
CATHEDRAL & ST. JOseph’s ANNIVERSARY PARTY This year, the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception marks its 160th year and St. Joseph’s Hospital continues the celebration of its 100th anniversary. To mark the occasion, the Cathedral Restoration Project and St. Joseph’s Hospital Foundation will host a neighbourhood party on Saturday, July 18 from 10:00am to 2:00pm, weather permitting. Live entertainment will create a fun and festive atmosphere on
the Cathedral Block on Waterloo Street and the St. Joseph’s Hospital garden. Everyone is invited to attend and there is no charge to enjoy the festivities. Hot dogs, soda, cake and ice cream will be featured. Tim Horton’s Coffee for Causes vehicle will be on site. Musical entertainment will feature the traditional Irish musicians of Comhaltas Saint John, St. Mary’s Band, Catherine Delaney, Stephen Buckley and David
Mudge and the Wherewithals. Fun for the whole family, there will be a designated play area for children, balloon sculptors, storytelling, and face painting. Representatives of various Waterloo Village area organizations, as well as the Cathedral Restoration Project, will be on hand to talk about current activities. Visitors to the block party will see firsthand progress on the cathedral’s roof replacement. Hosting this event pays tribute to these historic institutions and the many community service organizations in the Cathedral Block neighbourhood. Listed on the Canada Register of Historic Sites and designated a Provincial Heritage Place, the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception was completed in 1855. The restoration of this cathedral is the overarching mission of the Cathedral Heritage Foundation. The long range vision for the restoration includes a transformed city block that will once again thrive as a residential neighborhood and a center of social justice and community outreach. St. Joseph's Hospital plays a vital role in the healthcare of New Brunswick. Conveniently located in the heart of
Saint John, the hospital is a multidisciplinary healthcare gem that plays a growing role in the lives of more than 500,000 New Brunswick patients every year. With 100 years of service, St. Joseph's delivers essential and specialized medical services some of which are unique in New Brunswick. 3580
AWARD OF DISTINCTION 2015 The Dr David Stephen Memorial Foundation’s Award of Distinction recognizes the contribution of an individual or group towards education, treatment, and prevention of child abuse. Criteria: The nominee(s) should: Demonstrate a strong commitment to the enhancement of the physical, emotional, social, and spiritual safety and well-being of children; Through advocacy, education, prevention, teaching or treatment, have made recognized contributions, at the community level, towards the enhancement of children’s safety and well-being; Have been directly involved
in raising public awareness in any area that enhances the physical, emotional, social and spiritual safety and wellbeing of children. If you know an individual or group who deserves this Award, please submit their name(s) along with a detailed letter in support of your nomination to our email at ddsmf2011@gmail.com. Deadline for nominations is: July 31, 2015. The Dr. David Stephen Memorial Foundation's Award of Distinction is established in memory of Dr. David Stephen who lost his life in an automobile accident February 14, 1990 at the age of 35, while travelling to St. Stephen to testify at a child abuse trial. Dr. Stephen had been recognized as an expert in the field of child abuse and was instrumental in developing an Interdisciplinary Committee on Child Abuse for the Greater Saint John area. He was posthumously awarded the Order of Merit by the Medical Society for his many contributions to the community, his patients, and the medical profession. The Foundation was established in 1993 to recognize these contributions and to promote educational opportunities in the field of child abuse prevention. 3568
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DOWN EAST MUSIC COMPANY The Down East Music Company (DEMC) is a group of musicians who have been playing together for more than 10 years. We play at nursing homes on a volunteer basis every Wednesday night. There is a great need for entertainment for our seniors, many who are confined to the nursing homes or do not get out much. To meet this need, we are planning to start another group which we will call "The Tuesday Night Edition". Members of our Wednesday night group will coach the new group, prepare programs, find venues for them to play and provide support for the first few performances. What we need to get started is accompaniment from keyboard and guitar with good knowledge of chording in G, D, A, E and C. The rest of the group will be fiddlers. There may be an opportunity for other instruments that fit into old time jigs, reels and waltz style of music. All performances are acoustic, except for keyboard when there is no piano. This group is for beginners, intermediate or those who have been playing for years and want to be part of a group. The main requirements are a strong commitment to participate each Tuesday night (September‐June), have a passion to learn and have fun playing for our seniors. This is a volunteer group, your only cost is your time and getting to the places we play. If you are interested, give Ken Reeder a call at 696-3280, or send an email to: kreeder@nb.sympatico.ca before July 24. There are no auditions and everyone is welcome. 3585
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SEASIDE LAWN BOWLING NEWS Seaside Lawn Bowling Club held the first of five Club Trophy tournaments on Thursday, June 18. The ten team event saw the team of Skip Richard Hughes, Lead Angela Odei and Mate Mary Jane Tupper narrowly defeating the runnerup team of Skip Karen Hughes, Mate Bill McQueen and Lead Mary Anne LeBlanc. The next scheduled tournament will be the Mixed Doubles slated for Tuesday, July 14. The Club is currently accepting new members so we invite those with an interest to visit: seasidelawnbowlingclub. com for more information. 3571
First tournament winning team
ENVIRONMENTAL PALS - A BIG SUCCESS! Family Ties Play Care has a new program called Environment Pals. All our children at the centre are participating in a ‘clean up’ drive to keep our neighbourhood clean. Each classroom goes out one day a week to pick up trash in our neighbourhood. There has been much notice from all our neighbours and friends. They have
been expressing how wonderful it is to see them out and about helping our environment! It has been a big challenge so we are asking everyone out there, including other daycares, to take part by keeping the street clean in front of their house. Pick up garbage, sweep and trim their sidewalk. Just a little means a lot! 3575
Environment Pals group from Family Ties Play Centre
GATHERING FOR BRITISH HOME CHILDREN The 35th consecutive gathering for British Home Children and families will be held on Saturday, September 19 at the Saint John’s Church Hall, 75 Main Street, Fredericton from 9:00am-5:00pm. We will be focusing on the service men for WWI with our guest speaker, Mr.Harold Wright of Saint John. We encourage families to talk on their Home Child,
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whether they were in the service or not. This will be the last reunion sponsored by the Middlemore Atlantic Society, so if you have been putting off attending or just discovered that this takes place, please consider attending. Please pre-register with Marion Crawford at marionbhcd@ gmail.com (485-1815) or Connie Jeffrey at hjeffrey@outlook.com. 3576
DIRECTOR’S NOTES DISCOVER HISTORY AT THE IMPERIAL THEATRE Are there people who experience time in 12 months years that run from January 1 to December 31? I suspect the average Canadian, like me, measures time in 12 month years that have two parts: The Year (aka School Year) and Summer. One of the things I like about working at the Imperial Theatre is that our annual cycle is aligned with this. Our regular performance season runs from September through June. Sometimes there will be a few shows in the summer, but we’ve learned that this is frankly not the best time to be selling tickets to indoor events. So what happens in this lovely building overlooking King Square when summer comes? Well, summer means tourists, and tourists in Saint John love looking at our historic buildings. Being a theatre, we naturally go one step farther, hiring
summer students to create costumed character tours. If you have friends or family visiting, or if you just happen to be Uptown and want a chance to learn some of our backstage secrets, come on over. Tours are generally available on cruise ship days, but lots of local groups also book a visit. We get everything from daycares to doctors, and can adjust the length and depth of the tour accordingly, and in both official languages. General public tours are by donation, and there’s a small fee to book a group. Summer in Canada also means construction. I think the community is generally aware of the issues we’re facing with our façade. Last summer safety netting went up over the upper storey to protect pedestrians from potential brick spalls. Next summer we expect major restoration work to happen. This year, though, we’re taking care of business at ground level, including getting some new doors. Imperial is not totally “dark” (the
theatre expression for non-show days) this summer though. We’ve got our annual free community event - a concert by the Youth Orchestra of the Americas on July 15. And as an experiment, we’re doing a summer film series. The Princess Bride, Ferris Bueller’s Day Off, Priscilla Queen of the Desert and Chocolat. Seems like a nice way to spend some Monday nights. There is one other treat for me in the summer. My office window looks onto King Square so I get to listen to both the free concerts and the sounds of children playing. School is indeed out. 0030
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Fernhill Series of Walks n’ Talks 2015 led by David Goss, with Additional Commentary as Noted
Free Event Sponsored by Fernhill Cemetery Sunday Nights at 7:15, or if wet, the next evening. Meet at Fernhill Office at 200 Westmorland Road. July 12 - Shipbuilder’s Terrace - a series of connected stories in one small plot with Harold Wright August 9 - Exploring the Shaarei Zedek (Jewish) Cemetery with Katherine Craft September 13 - Urban Legends: What’s behind those curious stories we hear of vanishing hitchhikers, dauntless girls in graveyards, parked lovers and a hook man, a cadaver minus its liver and many more legends you’ll hear about on this walk.
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LEGIONS LANCASTER LEGION # 69 Wilson Street, Saint John, Phone 6358095, www.rcl69.ca. Tuesdays - 7:30pm, Crib in the Upper Lounge. Wednesdays - 1:00-4:00pm, Seniors in the upper lounge. Tuesday, July 7, 14, 21, 28 - 7:30pm, Doubles Crib in the Veterans’ Lounge. Thursday, July 9, 16, 23 - 7:30pm, Men’s Dart League in PUB 69 Lower Bar. Friday, July 10, 17, 24, 31 - 7:00pm, Open Mic Night with Don & Ron LeBlanc in PUB 69 Lower Bar. Saturday, July 11 & 25 - 2:00pm, Dance with Donny & Delbert in PUB 69 Lower Bar Saturday, July 11 - 9:00pm, Branch #69 & Singles Dance with Hooked on Country in the Upper Hall. Saturday, July 18 - 9:00pm, Branch #69 & Singles Dance with Sidekick in the Upper Hall. Sunday, July 12 - 7:00pm, Dance with Burke & Pye in the Upper Hall. Sunday, July 19 - 7:00pm, Dance with Steve & Carol in the Upper Hall. Sunday, July 26 - 7:00pm, Dance with WCR in the Upper Hall. 0015
Tucker Park. Saturday, October 17 - 4:00pm, hosting Holland College Hurricanes of PEI,Canada Games Stadium, Tucker Park. Saturday, October 31 - Atlantic Football League Semi-Finals. Saturday, November 7 - AFL Championship Game. 3540
DONATION TO P.R.O. KIDS The Ken Gents recently presented a $500 cheque to P.R.O. Kids which they raised at their Fall Classic Hockey Tournament. 3570
MILFORD COMMUNITY CENTRE 248 Milford Road, 672-2400 Mondays - 7:00pm, Card night Thursdays - Bingo, doors open at 5:45pm. Games start at 6:30pm. The Community Centre is available to be rented for your special events, please contact the Centre for more information. For more information on any of the events/volunteering, please call the Centre or email: information@ milfordcommunitycentre.com. 0033
Dr. Gary Fecteau, Ken Gents (L) presented the cheque to David Dobbelsteyn, PRO Kids Manager (R)
DONATION TO ROCMAURA FOUNDATION Managers from Rocmaura Nursing Home recently presented a cheque to the Foundation for $2000, which was raised at a delicious Spring Breakfast hosted on May 24. Funds are being raised to purchase new China dishes for residents. A $75 donation will purchase a complete place setting.
By donating $15, you can provide a plate, soup bowl and tumbler! The total cost of the project is $26,000. The team is hoping to host a homemade beans and brown bread supper next! A tax receipt is issued for a minimum $15 donation. Call 643-7090. 3563
SEAWOLVES AT HOME SCHEDULE UNB Saint John Seawolves football ‘at home’ 2015 schedule – Atlantic Football League for ages 18 to 24 years. Monday, August 10 - Minor and High School Football Camps (August 10, 11, 12) operated by UNB Saint John Seawolves at Canada Games Stadium, Tucker Park. Saturday, August 22 - Training Camp Starts. Saturday,September 19 - 8:00pm, hosting UNB Fredericton Red Bombers at the Canada Games Stadium, Tucker Park. Saturday, October 10 - 4:00pm, hosting Dalhousie University Tigers of Halifax - Thanksgiving Weekend at
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L-r: Dianne Cassidy –Food Services Manager Rocmaura accepts a big cheque from Colette Sirois – Payroll, Paula Breen-EVS Manager and Roxanne Beatteay – Purchasing.
IN THE GARDEN COUNT YOUR BLESSINGS! It appears to me that the weather is the usual opener for most casual conversations and that the rains we have received lately have been cast in a very negative light, the craving for sunshine, lots of it, is top of the ‘desires’ list. I for one would sooner have too much of the life giving water than not enough; many places in our world are suffering greatly because of drought so the best thing we can do is celebrate the abundance and handle the sometimes negative impact that rain has on our gardens! Despite the dull weather the gardens are awash with colour as the lilacs begin to fade and the Iris and Roses come into their own. Iris, with their exotic looking blooms are most severely handicapped by the steady rains as their blossoms seem to soak up the moisture and the heavy stems slowly droop to the ground; by persistently deadheading these beauties the flowering
season can be stretched into several weeks, any snapped stems should be cut down to the ground and the colour of the blossom can be noted on their flat leaves with a permanent marker. This is really important since the plant has the happy habit of spreading and needs frequent division, knowing the colours helps in planning new locations and in sharing the bounty with other gardeners. Iris can be divided as soon as they have finished blooming and any diseased rhizomes should be disposed of after slicing through them to destroy any of the borers that cause great damage; when replanting it’s important to leave a good portion of the rhizome exposed to the sun and to have the root system spread sideways from it. Cutting the leaves back to about 8 inches will help settle the new plants and a sprinkle of bone meal will soon have the new patch raring to go. As with most flowering shrubs, dead heading Lilac is a must, this puts all the plant’s energy into strengthening the root system rather than producing seed, more than enough young shoots are produced
and indeed, for best results, many of those need to be cut down to the ground, along with the older very tall thick woody limbs. All weeds should be removed allowing a good air flow, the best method of preventing moulds and fungi from causing problems. Similar action should be taken with Honeysuckle and most shrubs can be pruned back as soon as the flowering is over; the major exceptions to this action are Azaleas, Rhododendron and Magnolias which, bless their hearts, seem to withstand the ravages of the abundant rains while producing incredibly stunning displays of loveliness. Bluebells are forming seed right now and I leave them alone and enjoy the new plants that turn up every spring, courtesy of the wind and wild life… yes indeed, let’s count our Betty Kennett, blessings. 0038 Resident Green Thumb
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FAMILY MATTERS THE THINGS CHILDREN DO When one works with families, one comes across a lot of parents who share stories about their children’s unexplained behaviors. Despite the fact that children can engage in activities that can range from annoying to worrisome, in most cases, the behaviors fall within what is developmentally to be expected. To calm parents’ frazzled nerves it can be useful to make the connection between their children’s unusual habits and the role those habits have on their learning and emotional growth. The Muddy Child: Some parents may panic at the constant sight of their child’s running nose and stain filled or muddy clothes. A grubby face and stained clothes can all be seen as opportunities for learning. It is through the dirt and stains that children interact with their environment and all the sensory richness it has to offer.
The Repeater: Hearing a child read or sing the same book or song over and over can make a parent bonkers. Indulge the repetition. It is helpful for speech, rhyming and developing rhythm. Hearing the same words and phrases repeatedly serves to cement them into a child’s growing vocabulary and appropriate social interactions. The Collector: Children like to collect things but as parents we have a tendency to see their collections as random piles of mess that spread throughout the house. For our children, they are learning about their world one rock, ball, sticker or item at a time. Allow the collections of assorted stuff to be a chance to educate and teach organizational skills. Avoid cleaning up after them. Work alongside them to develop a system of sorting that works for everyone. The Slow-Poke: Every family needs a dilly-dallier. In a world where we all feel chronically rushed, with our brains as crammed as our calendars, a child rambling around the house talking to
himself instead of putting on his shoes is sometimes a needed reality check. He needs to slow down in the way he knows best, and so do we. Moral of the story – children do things that can drive their parents nuts, but often the stuff that makes parents batty is integral to children’s cognitive and emotional well-being. Wearing capes, nose picking, animal sounds, imaginary friends, food cravings and other generally unusual practices are not only healthy but often helpful to children’s growth. This week, embrace your child’s unique habits and enjoy the parenting journey. 0006
Anita Hofmann Family Occupational Therapist
Freedom Hobbies NOW OPEN Now is the time to have your say in what we stock!
A childhood passion for flying remote control airplanes and racing fast cars has evolved into a new business venture for one Salisbury man. Patrick Last launched Freedom Hobbies this month. He is excited about sharing his passion with new and existing hobbyists from across the Maritimes. “I had thought about bringing it here many times,” Patrick explains. “I saw a need for it and decided to go for it ‘big time.’” While there are a few other hobby shop locations in Atlantic Canada, Patrick’s goal is to make Freedom Hobbies the largest in the province by offering customers different product lines at competitive prices. He is able to do so by ordering directly from the manufacturer, and ordering in stock that customers want and need.
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Freedom Hobbies boasts a large selection of remote control drones, airplanes, cars, boats, parts and accessories in stock. There are on staff hobbyists who are eager to help with your repair needs, offer you advice and provide training. Patrick looks forward to offering local support and freedom to hobbyists of all ages.
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ASK THE CHEF EASY & QUICK BREADED CHICKEN Colin Sifton here from Holly’s Restaurant and Catering with another answer to your question. This week I had a customer ask me how easy it is to make crispy battered chicken. It is not very difficult, just really messy. There are several ways to batter chicken or anything else for that matter. A lot of us grew up with shake and bake commercials and I bet some of you tried it. This was the process of putting herbs and spices, along with bread crumbs in a bag. Placing the damp chicken into the bag and shaking it until it was completely coated. A nice and simple way to make battered chicken, but the batter was never very thick and the breading was either really brown on one side and pale on the other. Fine for when you are in a rush but not a good battered chicken. What we do in the industry is a three stage breading. First you get a bowl of flour. About a cup for four chicken breasts. Take two eggs and beat them well in another bowl. In the third bowl you have your breading materials, about 2 cups. What I mean by that is whatever you want your breading to taste like. For example, I use bread crumbs, salt, pepper, cayenne pepper, thyme and garlic powder. I mix this together well. Now it is time to get started. First you place
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the chicken breast in the flour, making sure that it is completely covered. Knock off as much flour as possible. What this is doing it giving the egg wash something to stick to. Now with one hand only, place the chicken breast into the egg wash. Roll it around with the one hand until it is completely coated. The reason for one hand is because you are going to now place the chicken breast into the bread crumbs. Using the only dry hand, you roll the chicken breast around in the bread crumbs. Not only do you have a thick coating on your chicken, it is full of flavour as well. Place the breaded chicken on a sheet pan or cookie sheet and once all the chicken is breaded, place in a 325 degree oven and cook for 20 minutes depending on the size of the chicken. What this will do is crisp the outside of the chicken, but trap all the flavour and moisture inside. You have encased the chicken in this mixture. You will also find that your chicken does not shrink, but stays plump and juicy. With this method you can also stuff your chicken before breading. With encasing the
chicken in your breading, your filling will not run out or melt out. I good example of this is chicken cordon bleu with is chicken stuffed with swiss cheese and ham. Now remember to use one hand for dry and one hand for wet or the next thing you know you will have thick breading for fingers and if you have a lot to do, it will ruin your other bowls. Enjoy! 0040
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WHAT’S HAPPENING July 10 & 11 th 25 Reunion - CHS Class of 1990 all teachers & grads - catch up with old friends and meet new ones. Events at Shadow Lawn, Meenan’s Cove Beach and Fairvale Outing Association. Find us on facebook, “KVHS 1990-25 year reunion”, or email Beth McMackin at: macnutt@hotmail.com for more info. Saturday, July 11 Renforth Shores Community Life Days from 10:00am-3:00pm on the Shore Road (James Renforth Drive), showcasing all that is available along the Renforth Shore. For more info contact Eric 643-0799, Eric@renforth. net; renforthshorecommunitylife.ca. Kings East County Orange Lodge Celebration, St. John’s United Church Centre (Sussex Corner, rain or shine). Lodge meeting, open to all at 1:30, dinner at 3:30 (members bring salads/ desserts) and entertainment. Please let committee know if you are bringing your lodge banner. Donations accepted. Bring a friend. Singles & Friends Dance at RCL Branch #69 (714 Wilson Street West, SJ) with Hooked on Country. Best dance floor in town. Doors open at 8:00, dance 9:00pm-midnight.
Admission $6. Open to anyone over 19.
Sunday, July 12 The Annual Memorial Service of the Titus Hill Cemetery will be held in the Barnesville Presbyterian Church, 1257 Route 820, Barnesville at 3:00pm. Wednesday, July 22 Simonds Regional High School class of 1960 yearly Reunion Dinner & Casino at the Masonic Lodge on Germain Street. Any other year classmates interested in attending may contact Joyce MacKinnon for more information by email at: joycemack11@hotmail.com. Saturday, July 25 Mud Run for Heart 2015 will push you to overcome obstacles in this rugged 5-kilometer run, in support of the Heart and Stroke Foundation of NB. Register at: mudrunforheart.com. KVHS 30th Reunion - looking for graduates of 1985. Call Tanya 8327810 or Teresa 849-9719. Simonds High School Class of 1975 40th Reunion at Chuckles Bar, (Parkway Mall). Register between 5:00-6:00pm, $20/grads, $10/partner/ spouse. Pass info on to those who
are not on FB. FB page is Simonds High Grad Class 1975, or contact Simondshigh75@gmail.com.
Sunday, July 26 Attention all Wanamakers - 10th Annual Wanamaker Reunion at the Nauwigewauk Hall from 1:00-5:00pm. Light refreshments will be served. Contact Beth Allaby at: bethnau@ rogers.com. Saturday, August 8 Class of ‘65 Reunion for SJ Vocational School At the SJ Marina (2050 Westfield Rd), Meet & Greet 4:006:00pm & Dinner/Social Evening at 6:00. Cash bar. Dinner ordered from menu, paid individually. RSVP: ron. heans1bellaliant.net/847-4879, see facebook.com/Voc1965. Wednesday, September 16 Seniors’ Wellness Expo 1:30-3:30pm at St. Mark’s United Church (50 Dexter Drive). Over 40 exhibitors who offer services for seniors, blood pressure/ sugar checks, music, refreshments, bake sale, door prizes. Donations for Westside Food Bank appreciated. Presented by st. Mark’s United Church Senior’s Adult Ministry.
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Making More Memories Held monthly on the last Sunday of each month 2-4pm at St. Mark’s Church, 50 Dexter Drive, West Saint John Education and support services for those living with dementia, their loved ones and caregivers. Health care professionals are on-hand to answer questions and offer advice with volunteers providing information, entertainment and activities.
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PIC OF THE MONTH Sponsored by: Ossekeag Publishing
JUNE “PIC OF THE MONTH” Congratulations to David Taylor, of Sussex who submitted this photo of a bee visiting an Azelea blossom, to our “Pic of the Month” contest for the month of June. David has won a Movie Pass (for two, including drinks & popcorn), compliments of Ossekeag Publishing.
Please note: Vouchers must be picked up within 30 days. The theme for July is “ Sun, Surf & Sand”. No people or pets please, and digital copies only. Deadline for photos is the 25th of each month. Happy shooting!! 0037
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? On Saturday, July 11 meet Ngaire Nelson at the end of Ocean Westway Road at 8:45am for a Botany Walk on the Spruce Lake Trail. On Saturday, July 25 Mike Bamford will lead a Dragonflies &
Butterflies outing. Meet at the Brundage Point River Centre in Grand BayWestfield at 8:30am. Meetings, workshops and outings are open to one and all without charge, Saint John Naturalists’ Club members or not. To confirm the details about the timing and location of the field trips and for more information on the upcoming activities and on the SJNC, visit: saintjohnnaturalistsclub.org or follow us on Facebook as “Nature Saint John” facebook.com/NatureSaintJohn. 2567
MARKETPLACE WELLNESS CENTRE 120 Market Place; 674-4335 Specimen Collection - Tuesdays & Wednesdays by appointment only, please call 648-6681 press #3. Food Bank - Summer hours - July & August, Tuesdays 1:00-3:00pm only. Monthly Foot Care Clinic - by appointment 657-2273. Are you over 50 and want to be more ACTIVE? Join our classes - Tuesdays 10:00-11:00am at the Hope Centre;
Tuesdays 10:00am and Fridays 11:00am at Market Place Wellness Centre – free. New classes have started around the city, call 632-5537 for a place near you. Gentle Yoga - will start up again in the fall. Zumba - Monday & Thursday 10:00am, $4 drop in fee. Qi Gong - will start up again in the fall. Food Purchase Club - for more
information call: West-674-4335, one change (old North End) 635-2035, Crescent Valley 693-8513, St. Joseph’s Community Health Centre 632-5537. Tuesdays from 1:00-3:00pm, Social Development worker on-site to answer questions, Tuesday afternoons 1:003:00pm. Lending Library - “Take a Book, Leave a Book” at Market Place Wellness Centre. 3250 July 7th - July 20th, 2015
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LISTEN IN ROOTED IN SOUL Ken Tizzard was and will always be a bonafide Rock star. He tasted that sweet glory as a member of two seminal Canadian Rocker’s, the Watchmen and Thornley. He even made an appearance on the Jay Leno Show! Learn more about that time of his musical life here: kentizzard.com/watchmenthornley. How things have changed since then. The Rock ‘N’ Roll highway has now taken on an earthier dirt road on his musical journey. Ken just released his newest album “No Dark No Light” filled with wondrous story-telling and masterful musicianship, carefully drizzled in earthy tones, all delivered in Ken’s visually plaintive easy going vocal style. A little more Dylan, Lightfoot and Kristofferson you could say. Ken and his family are heading out our way so I dropped him a line so we could chat about the music. “I found folk music first, Bob Dylan
especially, Tom Petty and stuff like that. And then immediately after that in late 70’s early 80’s I went into hard core punk music Dead Kennedy’s, Stiff Little Fingers. I listened to punk and folk music exclusively for the better part of my teenage years. I was also the kid at school growing up in Newfoundland who listened to the music no one else had heard of. Nick Drake, Bob Dylan mixed with Minor Threat.” Ken tells me in what his influences were growing up on the rock. “I’ve been on a long journey. Even when I was with Watchmen and Thornley, I always had side projects… it’s been a constant evolution. The thing I noticed at first is finding my own voice. When I first started making recordings I found that I was sounding like Danny or Ian (Watchmen and Thornley front men) because those were the singers I heard all the time. And that is what I was putting myself up against. It took me a few years, even longer to say, that is not who I am. And it was really on this
record that I really just settled in and do what just feels right and not think about it. I stumbled upon my own voice, finally.” Ken explains to me on how he found his own voice with this solo incarnation. Ken is playing our area including at a fun barn concert in St. Martins on Big Salmon River Road on Sunday, August 2 at 2:00pm. If you’re interested in attending contact Jennifer at: Jennifer. McKenzie@teksavvy.com for all the details. C’mon out folks! “On this record it’s just about me telling stories. There is a lot of storytelling that goes along with the songs.” Ken says in what you get from the show: kentizzard. com. 0041
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LIBRARY NEWS WEST BRANCH LIBRARY Lancaster Mall, 621 Fairville Blvd, 6437260 Hours: Tuesday, Friday & Saturday 10:00am–5:00pm; Wednesday & Thursday 10:00am-8:30pm; Sunday & Monday - closed. Wil-de-Babies – 18-36 months Thursdays from 10:30-11:00am. Jungle Jimmies - 3-5 years Fridays from 10:30-11:00am. Rainforest Rangers - Grades K-3 Wednesdays from 2:30-3:30 or 6:307:30pm. Safari Stars - Grades 4+ Thursdays from 2:30-3:30pm. SRC Creative Writing for Teens 12-16 years Tuesdays from 2:30-3:30pm. Wednesday, July 15 - 11:00 am, Fundy Region Solid Waste. Join us for a puppet show, crafts made from recycled materials, plant a seed and check out our worm farm. Wednesday, July 29 10:30am-
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12:00noon, Puppet Show & Workshop with master puppeteer Chris Godziuk of Panadream Theatre. Pre-Register by phone at 643-7260. Wednesday, August 19 - 6:30pm, Summer Reading Club Party for all the Wil-de-Babies, Jungle Jimmies, Rainforest Rangers & Safari Stars. Come and celebrate all the reading you did all summer! Summer Reading Club 2015: Week 3 July 13-17. Surfin` Safari - Water Animal Week - get wild and wet about books; Week 4 - July 20-24. FFF - Furry Friends Forever - Pet Week – get cute and cuddly about books; Week 5 - July 27-31. Birds of a Feather Flock Together Bird Week – get flying about books; Week 6 - August 4-7. Just Say No… to Furry Pets! And Yes to Scales and Claws! Reptile Week – Get dangerous about books; Week 7 - August 10-14. Holy Moly! Is that a Sasquatch! Animal Myths and Legends Week – get serious about books. Movie Monday every Monday at 2:30
pm. A big thank you to Lancaster Mall for the yummy popcorn. Lego™ Madness every Friday afternoon from 12:00–5:00pm. Image, Build, Create. We will be accepting donations all summer long for our Saint John SPCA. See the SPCA donation wish list at the library. Don’t forget your pennies for the Million Penny Challenge! Money collected is for animal emergency care. Cute Pet Contest: Bring in or send us a picture of your pet(s): westbranch. publiclibrary@gnb.ca and enter in the draw. Win a gift basket with goodies for your pet courtesy of Global Pets Limited. Jessica & Jenn at the Park/Square: Summer Reading Club comes to your neighbourhood every sunny Monday: July 13, 20, 27; August 10 & 17. No program on rainy days. Seaside Park 10:30am; Queen Square West at 1:30pm. SRC at Brundage Point Market: Friday, August 7 from 3:30-4:30pm. Stop by for some fun with our SRC coordinators! 0019
ZOO NEWS Zoo Summer hours: 10:00am to 8:00pm (last admission 7:00pm). Lots going on at your zoo. A baby zebra was born in May. Mother zebra rejected him, which often happens with first babies, and staff have been bottle feeding him every four hours. He is growing well and getting curious and strong. He is starting to eat grains, hay and water but still loves his bottles. On June 25 this baby zebra was sent to an Ontario zoo to herd with a female zebra his same age. We shall miss the little guy but it is time for him to start his zebra life. Arriving from the same Ontario zoo on June 25 were three Zebu. What is a Zebu you say? They are an African breed of cattle. The male is four months old and the two females are three years old and one year old. On June 25 the zoo’s annual AGM took place at Howard Johnson Hotel with 50 people in attendance. In the opening speech by Board Chairperson, Alice O’Neill, she said ”Everyone in this room believes in the future of the zoo and supports the zoo in your many ways. When I was preparing for this meeting
I thought of the fact that for the past 41 years other zoo supports have been present at their zoo AGM. Without these past zoo supporters who believed in the zoo’s future we would not be here tonight. Thank you for your support and your belief in the future of your zoo” July Summer events: The two day Cherry Brook Zoo 41st anniversary Festival Saturday July 18: 1:00-4:00pm, (theme - Magic) with special appearance by magician Mr. Zap; 2:00pm, kids karaoke, cake, some zoo-costumed characters, kids crafts, volunteers & staff animal enrichment activities, enter for gift draws. Sunday July 19: 1:00-4:00pm, (theme - Carnival) with games, face painting, kids crafts, cake, animal enrichment activities, karaoke. Please note all animal activities happen only if the animals are comfortable and not stressed from heat or visitors. Gift draws chosen at 4:00pm on Sunday. You do not have to be present to win. Call the zoo for details. Saturday July 25 - Zoo Yard Sale from 8:00am-4:00pm at the Zoo entrance. Junior zookeeper day camp is in full swing. Some spaces are available. For more information on the Zoo and activities 634-1440, cherrybrookzoo. com. 2736
LEADERSHIP AWARD FROM CANCER SOCIETY Jill Russell, Southern District Manager for the Canadian Cancer Society New Brunswick, presented Colin Brown, of Grand Bay-Westfield, with an Inspirational Youth Leadership Award at the Grand Bay-Westfield Relay For Life on June 6. Mr. Brown received the award for his dedication and commitment to the Canadian Cancer society’s various fundraising campaigns. 3581
Colin Brown with Award presented by Jill Russell
MUSINGS FEMINIST We get lots of feedback from our readers; most of it positive, occasionally not. This week I responded to an email from a man who was upset at our running a little editorial for the Sussex Domestic Violence Outreach Service. I won’t identify him, but here is the communication we received: “I realize there are an abundance of women at Ossekeag publishing however is it necessary to keep printing these feminist articles such as Domestic violence outreach? I am sure with the way we are bombarded with this issue most by now have got the point. I usually throw this rag in the trash where it belongs as many other men I speak to do as well. There are two sexes that read you would be well advised to remember that!!!!.” Certainly I am not offended that he says he throws our magazine in the trash. I recognize that not everyone is or will be a fan. Nor does his opinion that we have
no content of interest to the men in the community upset me (though I would point out that on the same page as the objected to domestic violence article was a much longer one on a pickerel tournament that some might consider of greater interest to the men than the women). And by no means does it disturb me to be labelled a feminist. My go-to online dictionary defines feminism as “the doctrine advocating social, political, and all other rights of women equal to those of men.” Nothing offensive there, just common-sense to treat every person equally. What I am deeply offended by is the tone of the communication, and the implication that domestic violence is strictly a “feminist” issue. Implied also is the denigration of the issue, as if it is of little or no importance. Domestic violence should be a serious concern for all of us, male or female. People live in fear. People die. It is not gender specific, as men are also abused by their partners, as
can be the children (male and female) in the family unit. Even if the children are not themselves abused, their awareness of it in their home has long-term effects on their own mental and emotional wellbeing. If caring what happens to the vulnerable in our communities makes me a feminist it is a label I will wear proudly. And we will continue to publish the Domestic Violence Outreach Service information. Perhaps just one person will read it and make that phone call that could save a life. Domestic Violence Outreach Service Sussex: 433-6579 Domestic Violence Outreach Service Kennebecasis Valley: 847-6277 Domestic Violence Outreach Service Saint John: 649-2580, 632-5616. Debbie Hickey 0002
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