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So, from the last “Ravings” you get the idea that climate change could really knock the stuffing out of our forests, but relax, stay calm. Though there is much known, there is also much unknown or uncertain. Insects, drought and disease fuelled by climate change could cause some stands of northerly (early succession trees) to collapse over a fairly short time period, but my best guess (and that’s what it is) is that we are more likely to see a steady progression of decline with the weak and stressed failing first and the steady decline of the remainder as they become more and more stressed. Regardless, it is unprofitable for the landowner and bad for the environment to have large quantities of trees dead and rotting in our woodlots. For those with lots of trees not well suited for climate change I would recommend you consider a harvest of those trees within the next ten years or so. Please get professional advice if you are not well versed in what to do. BUT, no clear cutting nor high grading (cutting everything of commercial value) whatsoever!! It is important that you maintain the trees (seed sources) for creating a new stand of trees that is much better adapted to warmer temperatures. Harvesting of the early succession trees will lock their carbon content as lumber and other wood products that will prevent the release of their stored greenhouse gases. The other downside of having big bunches of dead trees is of course the risk of forest fire. There is little doubt that the

Fort McMurray forest fire was fueled by climate change with unseasonably hot, dry weather. As part of preparing for climate change, Debbie and I have just finished planting nearly 700 red spruce and white pine throughout the woodlot, so that we will have many more future seed sources better adapted to to a changing climate. The way forward is first... do no harm... maintain the trees that are suited to climate change such as hemlock, white pine, cedar, maple, beech, oak and white ash are all keepers. Red Spruce is questionable but you can gamble if you are not too far from the coast or at high altitude. And of course you can start planting. Trees of the right species can help battle climate change whether in your backyard, along streets (get permission) and just about anywhere that someone doesn’t mind. Trees can act as natural air conditioners as well as absorbing carbon dioxide from the air. Trees, also, help filter out pollutants from the air and replenish oxygen, as well as slowing runoff that can damage streams. Three cheers for trees!!! 0002

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ZOO NEWS From tigers to lions to gardens and bees Cherry Brook Zoo (CBZ) is busy! Note: Summer zoo hours have begun. The zoo is now open from 10:00am until last admission at 7:00pm, up to Labour Day weekend. Zoo Summer Students are arriving. They are a great help working at the zoo all summer. Animal news: three Alpacas arrived: two five-year-old females and one two-yearold male. Alpacas are related to llamas but smaller.

Karma our Siberian Tiger will soon begin a new life at Calgary Zoo. Since 1991 your zoo continues to work with the International Species Survival Program (SSP) for Siberian Tigers. Karma was sent by SSP to CBZ to grow up. Now SSP has Karma at #1 on the list of breeding tigers in Canada. We shall miss Karma with her beauty and attitude. However it is time for Karma to share her genes for a new generation of Canadian Siberian Tigers. SSP will send CBZ another young Siberian Tiger to care for as we watch it grow up. The new Reptile House continues to amaze Zoo visitors. Lions are coming in September. Zoo management visited the Nova Scotia zoo to see the threemonth-old male lion cub that is coming to CBZ. Another lion cub will come from Ontario. Once again the magnificent lion roars will spread through the zoo and Rockwood Park trails. Junior Zoo Keeper Day camp for children ages 6-9 and 10-13 is weekly from June 27 - September 3. For info about birthday parties, Zoo Camp, Animal Sponsorship, catered seminars service, tours, join the zoo volunteers, or Mini Golf - call the Zoo 634-1440. 2736

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DOLLARS & SENSE HOW DO I SPEND MY MONEY? LET ME COUNT THE WAYS... If I could take the liberty to make a generalized statement it would be we’re busy, no matter who you talk to or what their lifestyle is, you can come down to the commonality that we all have and that is that we are busy. It could be our home life, workload or hobbies that are occupying our time, but the truth is that time is occupied. So what does that mean for us financially? A little disclaimer may be needed here as I am writing this article after purchasing pizza and garlic fingers with a co-worker. Truthfully, that is what made me think of it. For the last two weeks I have travelled off and on for work. What this means for me is I have already, in preparation for travel, ate everything that was nutritious and could potentially expire, I determined I was not home long enough to replenish before I left again and I was already into a work week upon my latest return. So what this means for me is my

daily spending kicks it up a notch and of course it’s due to being busy. Coffees are purchased as more of a just in case I need it, as opposed to just the one that I always ‘need’ in the afternoon. Premade salads are purchased for lunches and then when it comes to supper, well it’s whatever I can justify to pick up. This may not seem like a lot to most, but by not planning and having food prepped in the freezer I have likely spent $50 more than I would regularly spend in a week, if I was to continue on that habit that would increase my expenses by $2600/year! If I somehow received a cheque for $2600 I don’t have to tell you that my first thought would not be to spend it on coffees, premade salads and pizza. I justify these as little expenses that accommodate my priorities, but what I don’t think of when I spend the $10 here and the $10 there, is that more could be available to me by paying attention to

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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: Battle of the Books - Battle News: Five months! Five west side schools! 52 classes! Six pizza parties! A special thanks to our sponsors Papa John’s Pizza & Lancaster Mall. And a huge thank you to the participating schools, principals, teachers and especially the ‘Remarkable Student Readers’ for all their reading efforts. Together the five West Side schools read 18,296 books. Amazing! 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 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! Grades 4 & Up – Time Travellers Club! Pre-schoolers - Twinkle Tots and Supernovas! Super Saturday Signup - June 25 - all day (You can sign — up all summer). Week 1: June 28-July 2 Yee Haw! Explore the Wild West. Note: The library will be closed Friday, July 1. Happy Canada Day everyone!

Week 2: July 5—9 Who! What! When! Where! Explore the Awesome World. Week 3: July 12- 16 In It To Win It! Just Ask Zeus! Explore the Olympics. Week 4: July 19-23 The Nature Of Things! Explore our Past; Week 5: July 26-30 To Infinity And Beyond! Explore Space. Adult Programs: Friday, June 24 - 2:00pm, FridayFlick - Hail, Caesar. Wednesday, June 29 - 7:00pm, Coffee House. Sign up for “Open Mic”. Free coffee/tea, food, live music & poetry. Will take place every Wednesday. For more info call or stop by the library. Thursday, June 30 - 6:00pm, Chick Lit Book Club - The Nightingale by Kristen Hannah. 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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HVHS EVENT FOR RELAY FOR LIFE Thank you to the students of Harbour View High School, who rallied together once again to raise more than $14,000 for the Canadian Cancer Society Relay For Life. The event was held overnight at the school on May 13 and included games, treats and entertainment. The Relay was organized by the students from the Grade 12 Leadership class. For more information about Relay For Life, please visit: relayforlife.ca. 4119

MARCO POLO QUILTERS’ GUILD The Marco Polo Quilting Guild (MPQG) welcomes all those interested in quilting, whether they are beginners or experienced quilters. Join us from September-June at St. Columba Church (1454 Manawagonish Road, SJ West) on the first Wednesday of every month (7:00-9:00pm, doors open at 6:00) and every Thursday morning (10:00am-2:00pm). Bring a friend, enjoy the programs, take a workshop and learn a most enjoyable, relaxing and time-honoured skill. For more info: sites.google.com/site/ marcopoloquiltersguild/home. G047

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ASK MARY WHAT IS THE RIGHT WAY TO GRIEVE? How we grieve can be directly related to our past experiences and the uniqueness of our relationships. No two people are the same and every relationship is unique so there is no “right” way to grieve. There is a lot of confusion about grief and how a person should handle it. But grief does not come in a tidy box, instead it can be very messy. What Grief Is: Grief is a normal and natural reaction to loss of any kind; Grief can be conflicting – happy they are not in pain, sad they are gone; Grief goes by the heart not be the brain, it’s very emotional; Grief cannot be stereotyped because we are not all the same; Grief is a crisis and needs to be respected; Grief affects each person differently. What Grief Is Not: Grief is not an orderly process; Grief is not a set of stages that everyone goes through. Grief is not rational in its reaction to loss;

Grief is not an illness that we get over; Grief is not a diagnosis that explains it all away; Grief is not depression, but a normal reaction to the loss of a loved one. I hope this article helps everyone to understand that grief does not have a time frame and is not the same for each person. We need to talk about how complicated grief is and accept that “It is okay to be in pain”. When you lose a loved one don’t hide from your grief, instead let your grief have it’s time. You’ll know that you’re detached and out of touch with how you feel when others seem more emotional than you. You may feel disconnected and emotionally unavailable. Try to open up to close friends or family members that you trust to honor your thoughts and feelings. Although not for everyone, professional help can be just what you need to understand that it’s normal to

be so unbalanced. If you want to talk to someone who can help you with the emotions that you’re faced with then get a Counselor that you’re comfortable with, look up the local Community Health Clinic or ask your family doctor for a referral. Don’t hold back, this is the time to reach out. 0016

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A CHORAL FESTIVAL BY THE BAY Choirs from three continents, four countries and six cities will congregate in Saint John for the inaugural international choral festival called Fundy Sound – A Choral Festival by the Bay. The festival launches on Canadian Multiculturalism Day, June 27 and ends as the Canada Day fireworks begin July 1. From Nairobi to Hong Kong, from Boston and New Jersey to Laval, singers with diverse cultures, languages, musical styles and a range of ages will unite at UNBSJ to become one mass, unified choir under the direction of top choral conductor and composer Z. Randall Stroope. Together, they will perform in a Grand Finale concert at the Imperial Theatre on Canada Day. The mass choir of 250 voices includes the new “Fundy Sound Chorus” comprised of local choristers under the direction of Janet Kidd. The individual choirs will also perform at significant landmarks in greater Saint John. There is still a short window of opportunity for local singers to join the Fundy Sound Chorus, and a

limited number of complimentary memberships available (value up to $289.) This host choir, and each choir, will be showcased individually in free noon and evening performances throughout the region. Schedule: Fundy Sound – A Choral Festival by the Bay Voices on the Bay Concert Series 12:15-1:00pm: Tuesday, June 28 - Uptown Saint John; - Wednesday, June 29 - Marco Polo Cruise Terminal; - Thursday, June 30 - Uptown Saint John (no charge, free will offering accepted). Fundy Showcase Concerts: Tuesday, June 28 8:00-9:30pm - Venue 1: Our Lady of the Assumption, West Saint John, - Venue 2: Anglican Church of the Resurrection, Grand Bay-Westfield (no charge, free will offering accepted). Fundy Showcase Concerts: Thursday, June 30 - Venue 1: Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Saint John, Venue 2: Our Lady of Perpetual Help (Church), Rothesay. Canada Day, July 1 Grand Finale Concert, Imperial Theatre 8:009:30pm. Tickets ($10) are available at

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CONCERTS WITH SJ ROTARY BOYS CHOIR Come and celebrate 50 years of the Saint John Rotary Boys Choir at St. Luke's Anglican Church, corner of Main St. and Lansdowne Avenue on Friday, June 24 & Saturday, June 25. A Variety Show featuring Choir alumni members will be held on Friday at 7:00pm, and an Evening Concert featuring a massed choir and the present Choir will be presented on Saturday at 7:00pm. An admission fee of $10 is an inclusive price for the entire weekend. Proceeds to the SJ Rotary Boys Choir and St. Luke's ministries. 4127

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DIRECTOR’S NOTES GIFTS FOR SJ - IMPERIAL STYLE Christmas in June - that's how I feel about Imperial Theatre's annual season launch. For a whole year, I've shopped for wonderful gifts for Saint John, and at last we get to unwrap them. The ooohs and aaahs - and laughs - that come from the audience that night are just as sweet as the sounds of delight from friends and family when they see what Santa has brought. The entire season is online now, for people who want to browse the whole inventory. Subscriptions only are on sale at this time, and single tickets are available starting July 7. Personally, I don't see why everyone doesn't get a subscription. All it takes is buying any six shows, including movies and up to two shows from Symphony NB, Saint John Theatre Company and the Nutcracker. So it can be done for as little as $60. Then you get discounts on every ticket you buy, which pretty quickly adds up to sixty bucks. Not to mention having first choice of seats and all kinds of little perks through the year.

But back to unwrapping. What were the biggest audience responses on June 7? The biggest gasp was for "Machine de Cirque" and their daredevil towel stunt. It's not often that the words daredevil and towel appear together, but this young circus troupe does something deserving of it. You can get the video link on Imperial's website. Happy applause came with the announcement that the Barra MacNeils are bringing their Christmas show this year, and the biggest laugh was for CBC's "This is That: Live" with their piece on Downhill Climbing. The singalong moment was to Pinball Wizard as performed by the Hillbenders in "Tommy, A Bluegrass Opry." There were oohs and aahs aplenty for the biggest name acts of the season - groups that took years to get - The Vienna Boys Choir and the Sons of the Pioneers. Two local artists were on hand for welldeserved rounds of applause - Mike Biggar who will be performing at the

Imperial next season with the ECMA Songwriters Tour and Tomato Tomato who are sharing a bill with the Backyard Devils next March. This year there was an "oh, that's so adorable" ooh for the children's show "Bedtime" which is in fact sooo adorable. And of course no gift unwrapping session would be complete without a "wow - you actually got me this" which was pretty much the reaction to Sloan. The best gifts are the ones we share, and going to a show together is a wonderful gift to share with the people you care about. All of us at the Imperial feel very lucky we get to share so many fantastic experiences with so many people. 0030

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STEEVES250 FESTIVAL Move over Kitchener, move over Lunenburg … this July, Moncton celebrates its own German legacy with the Steeves250 Festival. There are an estimated 300,000 Steeves globally who can be traced back a mere 250 years to one couple - Heinrich and Regina Stief. The Stiefs came to North America in 1749. Originally from Munsingen in southwestern Germany, the family lived in Philadelphia before a land grant deal was arranged through a consortium that included the American icon Benjamin Franklin. Stief and other families such as Treitz, Sommer, Lutz and Wortman departed from the American colonies to the new grants on the Petitcodiac in 1766, a few years before the initial influx of Loyalists from Maine to New Brunswick. In fact, there is no evidence to suggest Stief was motivated by the Loyalist cause. "The aspirations of these original German settlers were more closely aligned with Acadians and other European emigrants who

simply wanted to prosper on lands free of external political interference", says Dr. Philip Steeves, author of Heinrich and Regina: The Story of the First Steeves. It's in this spirit that, despite linguistic barriers, the settlers cooperated to secure a future for their offspring. Heinrich and Regina had seven surviving sons - Jacob, John, Christian, Frederick, Henry, Lewis and Matthias - who in turn had large families. They contributed along with Acadians to add a further economic and cultural dimension to this corner of British North America. This July the Steeves Family is hosting a festival that will be second to none. Cousins and friends are coming from far and wide. “To date Festival Passes have been purchased by delegates from 21 different US States, eight different Provinces and three different international countries. What an amazing and unique opportunity for New Brunswick and local tourism as we attract such diversity to the area.” says PR Chair Kerry Rakuson.

IN REMEMBRANCE ON YOUR BIRTHDAY I’ll remember you on your birthday, my dear It’s so heartbreaking that you’re no longer here; Now you’ll not get older as I do, Nothing can hurt you and age will no longer weary you. I will remember your birthdays of the past, Such happy memories that I thought would last; You slowly read your cards filled with heartfelt sentiments, You had a huge smile on your face as you opened your presents. This year I will sing Happy Birthday looking up to Heaven for you, I will release a balloon with a birthday message attached for you; I will visit your resting place and lay flowers and a card, My angel please send me some strength, this is going to be hard. This year I will light a candle and blow it out for you, I will whisper in the wind a wish for you; I will wish that you’re at peace and free from pain Watching over me through Heaven’s window pane, Whatever day it is I’ll always remember you. On your birthday I want you to know how much I miss and love you, I hope that as my life continues I will make your proud. I will continue to remember you and say “Happy Birthday” out loud. Loved and missed so much, Judy, Port & Rina

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TALES FROM THE CAMERA BAG PHOTOGRAPHY AS THERAPY I was at a photography judging seminar the other day when a friend says to me, “Karl I am so stressed, with the pressures and demands at work and the chores at home, I stole two hours, grabbed my camera and went shooting”. He went on to explain how powerful it was to leave all the pressures of his life behind and immerse himself in the pursuit of his art. Such is the effect of modern life. So, how does one cope? I used to ride my motorcycle. The concentration it took did not allow for the intrusion of my worries and before long I was part of my environment and in tune with the rhythmic song of my engine. Photography serves the same purpose. Like all forms of art, it takes dedication, concentration and discipline to the craft. Photography also allows for the expression of the soul, to relinquish your feelings. I have another friend who would often say that I see life through that tiny square hole on my camera, implying that I need to get away from the camera and see life at large, of course we’d chuckle. The truth is that my camera serves as a microscope or telescope in search of beauty. It takes me to beautiful areas of the “ Picture Province” that I might have driven by. As much as I enjoy the privilege of shooting with my friends

it is those times when I am being the “lone wolf ” that has the greatest affect me. I allow myself to wander and let my subconscious to bubble up, guiding me to that image with no restriction. Life begins to melt away and I am in the “now” as Eckart Tolle says in his Book “The Power of Now”. It is not, only the end result that is important, it is the experience or process in the creation of one’s craft. Recently, I was sitting in a duck blind, with a good friend sharing a thermos of hot coffee, watching the sunrise illuminate the mist that was floating on the pond. Few words were spoken but many things were shared. Getting the perfect image did not happen as the lighting was not optimum so we made lemonade out of the lemons and shot other creative overexposed shots where the beautiful wood ducks with their hooded crowns emerged from the mist,

creating stunning silhouettes of fantasy. The images were not documentary, as they went beyond that, they were moody, and evoked feelings of peace and tranquility of life on the pond. Another great day! Does all this sound a little much? Many photographers do this as they go out with cameras in search of those things they love and immerse themselves. Shoot. Print. Share. 0032

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ASK THE CHEF RHUBARB Colin Sifton here again, from Holly’s Restaurant and Catering, with another answer to your question. This week I had a visit from a lady selling rhubarb. It is that time of year again, when we see many products coming to the market and rhubarb is one of them. Made me think that I eat and use rhubarb but I don’t know a lot about it. Rhubarb can be traced back to China over 2,700 years ago. It was harvested not for food but for medication and was brought west by traders to Europe, making it to North America in 1820. Starting in Maine and Massachusetts, this plant moved with the settlers north, west and south. This was a bit of a surprise to me because all the rhubarb I knew grew in the backyard, wild. I often thought that it was just part of the landscape that we discovered as settlers, but now know that it came from far away over thousands of years. Now rhubarb, we consider a fruit,

because the most common use is in jams, tarts, crumbles and pies. It is not a fruit but a plant with a highly poisoned leaf with the stock being edible. The stock is similar to celery and comes in different colours, the most common colour is green with red. Some believe the more red, the sweeter or less tart. I believe it is sunlight and the age of the plant determines colour, not sweetness. Since rhubarb is tart, it is always cooked with sugar. It also combines well with other fruits and berries to offset the tartness. In this area of the world, it is one of the first harvestable plants; coming out at the same time or just after fiddleheads and grows along river beds and damp areas, just like fiddleheads. I would not suggest combining the two, but many feasts have seen both on the menu. Not to many things are free anymore but this is one of those things that grows in our backyards. I bet there are many

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of you who have seen this plant growing but never did anything with it. It is easy to harvest and easy to prepare. Just remove to large leaf, cut the stocks in one inch pieces and cook with sugar or sweetener of your choice. It is great on ice-cream and oatmeal. It can be served with pork and even fish. It is a gift that doesn’t get used as much as it should and it has travelled a very long way over a long period for us to enjoy. 0040

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WHAT’S HAPPENING Wednesday, June 22 Salmon Dinner & Silent Auction at St. Luke's Church Hall, corner of Metcalf & Lansdowne. Doors open at 5:00pm, dinner at 6:00. Tickets ($15) are available from the church office: 693-4152. Proceeds to mission work in Honduras. Friday, June 24 Salmon & Fiddlehead Dinner at the Church of St John Baptist (Mission Church) St. Clements (819 Millidge Ave) 5:00pm. Strawberry shortcake dessert. Tickets ($15) available by calling 658-0447, or at the door. A Music in Millidgeville project. June 28-30 Fundy Sound Festival - A Choral Festival by the Bay - with musical entertainment uptown daily at 12:15pm with 250 young voices from three continents. Also 8:00pm concerts at various locations. More info: fundysound.com/632-1012. July 1 Grand Finale at Imperial Theatre. June 29 & 30 “Moveable Walls” presentation by Rondos Dance Theatre, at the BMO Studio Theatre (112 Princess Street, SJ), 7:30pm. Tickets $20 or $15/ student. Invited & local dancers. Reception and show talk with Artist in Residence, Liam Caines to follow Thursday’s show. Friday, July 1 Canada day at the Public Landing Wharf - there will be kids games beginning at 11:00am, a free BBQ starting at 12:00 along with cake and cold beverage; Bingo at 2:00pm. Our spectacular fireworks will begin at dusk. Come join in on the fun!! Tuesday, July 5 Strawberry Festival, sponsored by the Millstream United Church Charge, at the Millstream Rec Centre in Berwick from 2:30-6:00pm. Potato salad supper and shortcake for dessert. $12/adults, $5/children 6-12; $30/family, Preschoolers eat free. Annual Strawberry Supper at Hampton United Church, 4:00-

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Saturday, July 9 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. Take-out available. $10/adults, $4/children under 10, $25/family of 4. Sunday, July 10 Allaby-Gray Reunion at the Midland Community Hall (Rte 124), starting at 2:00pm. Potluck supper. July 11-15 Youth Leadership Camp at St. Mark’s United Church (50 Dexter Drive) for students entering grades 6-9 in the fall. $25 (includes t-shirt) and snacks. Bring own lunch. Pre-registration required, (limited to 25). Forms at church office. July 18-22 CaveQuest Summer Camp at Rivercross Church (61 Forbes Drive) 9:00am-12:00noon. Call 642-8060 to register or online at groupvbspro.com/ vbs/ez/rivercross. July 25-29 Vacation Bible Camp Week 1 at St. Mark’s United Church (50 Dexter Drive), 9:00am-12:00noon for kids ages K-5. No cost, snacks included. Pre-registration encouraged, forms at church office.

ages K-5. No cost, snacks included. Pre-registration included, forms at church office.

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. Take-out available. $10/adults, $4/children under 10, $25/family of 4. 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. 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, July 31 Saunders Reunion at the Nauwigewauk Hall, Nauwigewauk, 1:00pm. Descendants of John & Emma Jane Saunders. All welcome, potluck supper (bring your favorite hot/cold dish). 50/50, tug of war, softball, small charge. Call Jenny for questions 6099910.

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LISTEN IN PAUL GRANNAN SHUCKFEST Over the last 14 summers the popular event we know as the Paul Grannan Annual Golf Tournament has been something many have looked forward too. It’s become a tradition where memories and fun can be had among friends and community all while raising much needed funding for The Community Foundation: Paul Grannan Fund. With this being its 15th year they have added a new and exciting event that will parlez quite well with the annual golf tournament - the Paul Grannan Shuckfest! It’s happening July 7 from 6:00-8:30pm in Market Square and will include all your entertainment, food and drink for only $75 each. For more details contact Grannan’s Seafood who is hosting this event. Don’t delay; grab your tickets now to this evening of shucking and fun all for a good cause! I had a quick chat with Chris Grannan about the new addition to the already successful event. “It was an idea Craig Allen had to change the focus of our fundraising efforts from the Paul Grannan Golf tourney, to this festival. It fits very well for a number of reasons” Chris tells me in how it all came to fruition. “20 tables of seafood, beer and wine sampling from multiple uptown Restaurants and suppliers”. Wow that is some feast! The Kindred Brothers (four-piece band) will complement your dining experience musically throughout the evening. I asked Chris what some of his fondest memories of his Dad (Paul) were and the lasting impression

he left on him? “Well the theme of golf for many years and now the seafood and drink event are both things that he enjoyed. They speak to my memory of him and his legacy. Those two things, as well as traveling. It would be a hard thing to take 300+ people on a trip though!” It’s all on our doorstep and sure to be an unforgettable evening of Community, music, food and spirits all for a wonderful cause. Hey it’s summer! I know it’s hard to tell these days, but it’s here. I asked a few musical friends what their summer music favorites to listen too on those long hot hazy days were. Some of my favorites for the summer with the windows down as we drive to the cottage include: Band of Horses (earlier albums and the new one, “Why Are You OK”), Gregory Alan Isakov – “This Empty Northern Hemisphere”, Mark Knopfler and Emmylou Harris – “All the Road Running” to name but a few. See Jeff ’s full article at: ossekeag.ca. 0041

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Preparations have already been underway for months for next year’s 150th birthday party, but meanwhile there is lots going on this year for the 149th. You can check with your local community representatives, website and Facebook pages for the details of local celebrations forwe have much to celebrate.

kilometres (151,019 miles).

Most have heard that the name Canada originated from the St. Lawrence Iroquoian word kanata, meaning “village” or “settlement”. The French explorer Jacques Cartier used the word Canada to refer not only to the speciﬁc village, but the entire area and by 1545 European books and maps had begun referring to the region along the St Lawrence River as Canada. Upon Confederation in 1867, Canada was adopted as the name for the new country.

Canadian place names are often tongue twisters, for instance Pekwachnamaykoskwaskwaypinwanik, a lake in northeastern Manitoba. It’s name is Cree for “where the wild trout are caught by ﬁshing with hooks.”

So, with that little piece of history out of the way, how much do you really know about Canada?

Geography By total area (including its waters), Canada is the second-largest country in the world, with only Russia being larger. If you consider land area alone (that is, deduct the enclosed lakes), however, Canada ranks fourth, the diﬀerence being due to it having the world’s largest proportion of fresh-water lakes, over 2,000,000 of them! Canada has the longest coastline in the world, with a total length of 243,042

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Canada’s border with the United States is the world’s longest land border, stretching 8,891 kilometres (5,525 miles). Canada spans 9,984,670 sq km and comprises 6 time zones.

Canada and Denmark both lay claim to a small uninhabited island the strait that separates Ellesmere Island from northern Greenland. In 1984, the Danish Minister for Greenland planted the Danish ﬂag on the Island and left a little message saying “Velkommen til den danske ø” (Welcome to the Danish Island).] It is also said he left a bottle of brandy and that Canadians have reciprocated with their own sign, the ﬂag of Canada and bottles of Canadian Club.

Demographics The 2011 Canadian census counted a total population of 33,476,688, an increase of around 5.9 percent over 2006. By December 2012, Statistics Canada reported a population of over 35 million, signifying the fastest growth rate of any G8 nation. Between 1990 and 2008, the population increased by 5.6 million, equivalent to 20.4

percent overall growth. About four-ﬁfths of the population lives within 150 kilometres (93 miles) of the US border.

Weather Canada’s lowest recorded temperature was -81.4 degrees Fahrenheit (-63 C) on February 3, 1947 in Snag, Yukon. The heaviest rainfall ever recorded was in Buﬀalo Gap, Saskatchewan. On May 30, 1961 25 centimeters fell in less than an hour. That’s ten inches!

With 1,896 km (1,178 miles), Yonge Street is the longest street in the world. Americans have invaded Canada twice, in 1775 and 1812. They lost both times. The Rideau Canal in Ottawa, A UNESCO world heritage site, has the world’s longest skating rink in the winter. Canada is home to the world’s largest coin. Known as the Big Nickel, it’s located in Sudbury, Ontario and is a 9 metre replica of a 1951 Canadian Nickel. George Street in Newfoundland has more bars and pubs per square feet than on any

street in North America. The term “trick or treat” was ﬁrst used in Alberta. A bear cub named Winnipeg was exported from Canada to the London Zoo in 1915. A little boy named Christopher Robin Milne loved to visit Winnipeg, or Winnie for short. His love for the bear cub inspired the stories written by his father, A.A. Milne, about Winnie-the-Pooh. The Canadian motto, A Mari Usque ad Mare, means “From sea to sea.”

The worst blizzard in Canadian railway history occurred between January 30 and February 8, 1947, when 10 days of blowing snow buried towns and trains from Calgary to Winnipeg. Some Saskatchewan roads and rail lines remained impassable until spring. Children stepped over power lines on their way to school and people dug tunnels to their outhouses. Canada’s longest, deadliest heat wave, July 5-17, 1936, saw temperatures top 44° C in Manitoba and Ontario. The intense heat killed 1180 people, twisted steel rail lines and bridge girders, buckled sidewalks, wilted crops and baked fruit on trees. The greatest single-day snowfall was 145cm at Tahtsa Lake, BC on February 11, 1999.

From 10 10 am am to 11am, Mayor Don Darling will preside over a re-enactment of a “Pie From to 11am, Mayor Don Darling will preside over a re-enactment Poudre ( Pie Powder) Court”; a special tribunal held at fairs or markets that dates back to a “Pie Poudre ( Pie Powder) Court”; a special tribunal held at fairs or th century 18of England.

markets that dates back to 18th century England.

After the re-enactment, the Mayor will be awarding special City Market bags to 231 citizens declaring them “Honorary Deputy Market Clerks”.

After the re-enactment, The Mayor will be awarding special City Market

Flora and Fauna Canada is home to approximately 55,000 diﬀerent species of insects. There are about 200 species of mammals and about 630 bird species in Canada. 80% of the world’s maple syrup is made in Canada and 91% of that is made in the province of Quebec alone. The Narcisse Snake Dens in Manitoba have more snakes in a concentrated area than anywhere else in the world. Tens of thousands of red-sided garter snakes gather there every year. On the other hand, there are no snakes on the island of Newfoundland.

bags atobag* 231and citizens declaring them “Honarary Deputy Market Clerks”. Receive sign the official Market Ledger. Join in the fun with the Mayor, Common Councillors and market vendors.

Receive a bag* and sign the official Market Ledger.

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De 10h à 11h, le maire Don Darling présidera une activité de reconstitution de la « cour sjcitymarket.ca desvisit: pieds poudreux », un tribunal spécial que se déroulait lors des foires ou marchés *first come first served basis datant du XVIIIe siècle en Angleterre. De10h `a 11h, le maire Don Darling présiderades unesacs activité de reconsrtitution la « cour des les Après la reconstitution, le maire remettra spéciaux du marchéde à 231 citoyens, pieds poudreux», un tribunal spécial que déroulait déclarant « sous-greffiers honoraires ausemarché ». lors des foires ou marchés datant du XVIIIe siècle en Angleterre.

Recevez un sac* et signez le registre officiel du marché. Venez divertir avec le maire, les conseillers municipaux, et àles vendeurs Aprèsvous la recontitution, le maire remttra des sacs spéciaux du marché 231 citoyens, au le marché. déclarant « sous-greffiers honoraires au marché»

Pour de plus amples renseignements concernant les activités familiales qui se tiendront Recevez un sac* et signez le registre officiel du marché. auVenez coursvous de ladivertir jounée, visitez: sjcitymarket.ca avac le *selon le principe du premier arrivé, premier servi

Other Cool Stuﬀ Every Christmas, one million letters are addressed to Santa Claus at his own postal code: H0H 0H0, North Pole, Canada.

June 21st - July 4th, 2016

FIDDLERS FROM COAST TO COAST From June 25-July 2, over 30 young fiddlers from Victoria BC will be visiting Saint John as part of a YMCA Youth Exchange with the Senior Orchestra of the Saint John and Area School String Program. In March, the Saint John Senior Orchestra (31 string students) travelled to Victoria accompanied by string teachers Helen Gollings, Ali Leonard and Bob McCausland. Now it is their turn to host the BC Fiddle Orchestra and their teacher, Daniel Lapp. On Tuesday, June 28 the 62 young fiddlers will join forces with two internationally acclaimed fiddlers Daniel Lapp and Samantha Robichaud – to present “Fiddlers from Coast to Coast” at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception on Waterloo Street at 7:30pm. There will be a freewill offering at the door to help offset the exchange expenses. During the concert Daniel Lapp (Victoria BC) and Samantha Robichaud (Moncton NB) will perform together for the first time since they played at the Vancouver 2010 Olympics. The BC Fiddle Orchestra and the Saint

John Senior Orchestra will join forces to play O Canada at Market Square on July 1 followed by a short concert. Also on the evening of July 1, they will participate at a Gala Concert at the Imperial Theatre at 8:00pm as guest artists of the Fundy

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Sounds Choral Festival. This whole adventure is made possible by the YMCA Youth Exchange Program of Canada which brings together groups of young Canadians from different parts of the country. 4122

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One of the most important things a gardener can do is to LOOK. ~ Elsa Bakalar. Such wisdom! We can get so busy weeding, edging, rock picking etc that we scarcely get a decent overview of the garden and miss out on the beauty of it. A wander through it, coffee mug in hand, just to enjoy the fruits of your labour, mulling on what might need to be moved, divided or discarded, is not only satisfying for the soul, but beneficial for the overall good of the property. Looking closely as we weed will reveal bugs and slugs, ants and earwigs that require immediate dismissal and after the recent, vitally needed rain there’s plenty of slugs to deal with. Because of the incredibly dry spring we will doubtless be inundated with Chinch bugs, these pests thrive in dry grass and love it when, in response to a withering lawn, they are treated to a high Nitrogen fertilizer. If on top of these ideal conditions the enthusiastic lawn

builder chooses to plant predominantly with Kentucky Bluegrass seed, then the bugs will think they are in heaven, so, the answer is to keep the ground well watered, a few shade trees here and there will provide a moving shade line and the more compost and organic matter that is incorporated into the lawn then the happier it will be. Most commercial products that are advertised as Chinch bug killers unfortunately kill off their natural predators, leaving the pests to increase without a worry in the world. The next full moon is due on June 20 and may very well bring frost and certainly a very cold night, a wise gardener will wait until after this time to plant out the tender stuff; indeed, cool nights do tend to retard the growth of all plants and those patient enough to wait are rewarded with stronger and more productive chaps. Tomatoes will produce much stronger root systems if the lower two pairs of leaves are removed prior to planting, then the whole stem should be buried

up to the base of the remaining leaves; in very short order the plant will produce roots all along the buried stem, which of course, will provide more channels through which the tomato plant can suck up the nutrients required. Needless to say, the better the soil you plant in the better the end product will be; however, more is not better when it comes to manure and the high Nitrogen fertilizers, too much and you will end up with masses of foliage and very little in the way of fruit. Lilacs are in the last stage of blooming, as you remove the spent blossoms take time to appreciate the beauty that they have provided. Blessings.

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CANADA DAY ON THE BELLEISLE The countdown is on to Canada Day on the Belleisle. The planning committee has been busy planning activities, music, food and a great line up of entrants for the parade. The day always begins with Breakfast & Bake Sale, sponsored by the youth of Outreach Pentecostal Church, followed by the parade and opening ceremonies from the wharf. New this year will be a Show & Shine following the parade. New events have been planned for the afternoon, and many popular events will be back. Local groups will be fundraising, including the BES Pool committee, with a great variety of food items. The Silent Auction, 10:00am6:00pm, will definitely be worth checking out and local craftspeople will be offering their handiwork. Don’t forget tea at the hotel from 1:003:00pm. The day will draw to a close with music during the evening from the wharf and stories and local folklore at Bayview Cemetery. The Grand Finale is always the fireworks at dusk (launched from

the wharf) and promises to be a great display to end the day. If you would be interested in putting an entry in the parade or getting a spot for your craft table (not yard sale items), please leave a message at 4852514. See you there!!! 4121

MADD MEMORIAL MONUMENT MADD Canada honours New Brunswick victims of impaired driving with its Memorial Monument. If your family has suffered the loss of a loved one as a result of impaired driving, and you would like to have his/her name memorialized on the monument, contact: Gloria Appleby, MADD Canada Atlantic Region Victim Services Manager at 1‐866‐381‐8310 or gappleby@madd.ca. Deadline to submit names is Thursday, June 30. A Commemorative Ceremony to

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given my boss my written notice and said farewell. Likely there would have been a few meetings with HR (Human Resources), and for sure there would be lots of paperwork, but it would have been a pretty easy process. Just another cog in the wheel. Guilt free. As a small business owner, not the case. If the business does not sell, the only option is shut down, which leaves many others negatively affected. Staff who lose their jobs. Advertisers who are left with much more limited choices as to how to reach their customers. Readers who depend on us for news of what is going on in their communities. How can you help, if you want to assist in my endeavour to keep Ossekeag Publishing going for many years to come? We survive on advertising dollars. We run an operation as lean as it can go, so the solution is for this business to be a strongly financially viable operation that would be attractive to someone to purchase.

Encourage local small businesses to advertise with another small local business. If you know of someone who is a potential purchaser, please get in touch with Mike at mike@ossekeag. ca (me, I’m busy running the day-today operation). It’s a tough business to make a living at, but it is extremely rewarding in many other ways. “Disneyland is a work of love. We didn't go into Disneyland just with the idea of making money.” ~ Walt Disney. 0001

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Serving Kings County, NB & Surrounding Areas Corey Barton - (506) 432-6460

CLEANING & HOME REPAIRS Ed’s Cleaning & Home Repairs

Renovations Property Maintenance Spring/Fall Clean-up Small Tractor Service

References & Insured 651-5807

Interior/Exterior Painting Garbage/Recycling Water Damage Lawn Care Tree/Brush Removal

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MOVING SERVICES No job too big or small Packing materials Climate controlled storage Free estimates Free loaner wardrobe boxes

650-7548

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CHIMNEY SWEEP & BRICKLAYER

Leonard Dempster

The Master Chimney Sweep & Bricklayer since 1976. Chimney Cleaning • Brickwork • Carpentry & Rooﬁng

Call 832-5613 to book your space.

(506) 849-0106

Next Issue: July 5 Deadline: June 28

Our Reputation has been Your Safeguard Since 1976.

AT YOUR SERVICE • Do you have a disability? • Would you like to • Are you looking for work? go back to school?

Our Employment Counsellors Can Help! Call or visit for more information:

28 Richmond St., Saint John, NB • (506) 652-3977

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AT YOUR SERVICE Scott’s Lawn Care (since 1987)

Services:

Tree, Hedge and Shrub Trimming Removal of all Trees, Bushes & Brush [Mention this ad and receive a

10% discount]

Call for a FREE Estimate (506)647-3142

West Side Home Improvements • Residential & Commercial • Repairs, Renovations & New Work • Decks, Doors, Windows, etc. REGISTERED & INSURED

Phone: Roger 214-3194 Email: r101wilson@gmail.com

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Blaine Campbell Phone: (506) 832-5071 www.wetbasementsaintjohn.ca

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LPN - Foot Care Specialist · In Your Home Foot Care Services · Diabetic Feet · Blue Cross and DVA

696-7672

Call for Appointment Gift Certificates Available

Cedar Hill-Greenwood Cemetery Introducing • Double Cremation Lot • All of your burial costs • Plus, an upright monument • As low as $105 per month In Greenwood Cemetery

Please contact the oﬃce for more details.

1650 Manawagonish Rd., Saint John, NB, E2M 3Y3 • 672-4309 info@cedarhillcemetery.ca www.chgcemetery.ca

tel: 832-5613 242 main Street hampton, nB e5n 6B8 info@ossekeag.ca June 21st - July 4th, 2016

Come talk with us about: Work related hearing loss Age related hearing loss Ringing in the ears, etc. Take advantage of a FREE hearing test and demonstration of the newest in hearing aid technology at no charge to you. Registered Providers WorkSafe NB & DVA: Leave the paper work to us!

Linda Dempster HIS/Owner Hampton - 582 Main Street 832-2367 Wed & Fri : 9am-4pm

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Saint John - Lancaster Mall 693-4056 Mon - Fri: 9am-4pm