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The Maritime Provinces and the State of Maine are home to what is referred to as the Acadian Forest. It is a mixture of trees from the North (boreal forest) such as fir and white birch, and a more southerly tree mix such as hemlock, white pine and sugar maple. Before European settlement the Acadian Forest was dominated by the southerly trees largely because they are longer lived species and largely tolerant to high levels of shade found in a mature forest land. As our early pioneers began widespread cutting and creating relatively large gaps in the forest canopy, the boreal species gained an advantage and so today many woodlots will contain more fir than red spruce and more white birch than sugar maple or beech. Thus, we have experienced the borealization of the Acadian Forest, dominated by trees that are mostly near the end of their southern range. With the arrival of climate change, here is what we can expect to occur. First, trees that are from the north will likely suffer. We can reasonably expect that fir, spruce, jack pine, poplar (aspen) will likely die off over time and, hopefully, be replaced by more heat loving species. The western US has for several years now experienced wide ranging Sudden Aspen Decline. Recent walks around the woodlot still shows lots of fir regeneration but heat loving red maple is also proliferating throughout the property. Just a note - If your micro-climate is relatively cool, by virtue of being near the Fundy coast or on a high hilltop,
the effects of climate change might be lessened. A five degree temperature rise along the coast will likely be close to the the temperatures currently experienced in downtown Sussex or Fredericton. Along with an environment that is unfriendly to many of our trees, climate change will likely bring an increase of tree insects and disease that has been previously moderated by colder winters. Warmer winters in BC has allowed the Mountain Pine Beetle to destroy over 50% of the commercial volume of lodgepole pine in the province!! THE DANGER - Sustainable management of our forests allows healthy growing trees to absorb and capture carbon from the atmosphere, thereby alleviating the effects of the greenhouse gases that we create every day and thus slowing climate change. Should climate change cause a collapse of a significant portion of our forest, such as it has in BC, these dead trees will decay and further add to the greenhouse gases in the atmosphere and thereby accelerate climate change. One Canadian expert calculates that the dead lodgepole pine of BC will contribute more greenhouse gases to the atmosphere than all other sources in the province combined. NEXT ISSUE: “What Can We Do�. 0002
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HEALTH MATTERS WHAT IS LYME DISEASE Lyme disease is a zoonotic infection caused by bacteria called Borrelia Burgdorferi and is spread by the bite of an infected Blacklegged Tick. Ticks are very small insects three to five millimetres in length. They embed their heads in the skin of animals and humans and suck blood. When doing so their bodies become engorged and much more visible. Infection transmission occurs towards the end of the tick’s meal (approximately 36 hours after embedment) Blacklegged Ticks are most often found in forests and the overgrown areas between woods and open spaces. The Saint John Milledgeville area and North Head (Grand Manan) are identified as endemic areas, while Saint John, Grand Bay-Westfield, Rothesay, Quispamsis and the rest of Grand Manan have recently been identified as risk areas. Often the initial and most recognizable symptom is the bull’s eye rash near the bite, however 1/4-1/2 of cases have no rash. The rash does not appear for 7-10
days after the bite. Other symptoms include one or a combination of: fatigue, fever or chills, headache, spasms or weakness, numbness or tingling, swollen lymph nodes, skin rash. If left untreated symptoms can last months or years. They can include recurring arthritis, nervous system and/or neurological problems. The Infectious Disease Society of America (IDSA) recommends preventative treatment with antibiotics only in people who meet all of the following criteria: Attached tick identified as an adult blacklegged deer tick; Tick is estimated to have been attached for > 36 hours (based on engorgement and outdoor exposure); The antibiotic can be given within 72 hours of tick removal; The local rate of tick infections with B. Brugdorferi is > 20% in your area; The patient can take doxycycline (not pregnant, breastfeeding or under eight years of age) If the patient meets ALL of the above criteria, the recommended preventative treatment is a single dose of antibiotics.
Patients presenting with clear symptoms of early Lyme disease should be diagnosed and treated without laboratory results as false negatives in laboratory testing are common in early stages. Treatment in this case is usually 14 days of antibiotics and almost always results in full recovery. Great suggestions on how to protect you, your children and pets and how to remove and handle ticks can be found on the Health Canada Website and can be accessed at: healthycanadians.gc.ca. Include in your summer first aid kits: Insect repellent, tweezers, a clean vial or plastic bag, magnifying glass and some sort of alcohol or hand sanitizer. 0043 Dr. Jennifer Ryan, B.Sc., Pharm, Pharm D, ACPR, FCSHP, Pharmacist Owner.
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PIC OF THE MONTH WINNER Congratulations to David Taylor, who submitted this photo of a Bleeding Heart in the rain, to our “Pic of the Month” contest for May. David has won a Movie Pass (for two, including drinks & popcorn), compliments of Ossekeag Publishing. The theme for June is “Birds, Bees & Blooms”. No people or pets please, digital copies only and photos should
be horizontal (landscape) not vertical (portrait) as the vertical orientation does not work with our publication layout. Submissions are to be emailed to editorial@ossekeag.ca and must be received by the 25 of each month. (Please note: Vouchers must be picked up within 30 days.) Happy shooting!! 0037 th
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AROUND & ABOUT WHY DID WALKS N TALKS CATCH ON? By the time you read this, the first couple of walks n’ talks of the 39th series of community discovery walks will have been held. People often ask, “How did this all begin?” It was on the walks from St. James Street to Duke Street Dad took us on, up to eight to ten times a week, as we travelled from home to Church for various activities - 15 minutes of storytelling every time we did it. Stories of his days on the railroad, of courting Mom and his boyhood exploits like getting caught smoking cigars in boxcars when growing up in St. George. It sure sparked my interest in storytelling and eventually I collected enough stories from other people just like Dad who could spin tales. So, my dad’s indoctrination was the beginning of hearing stories that I have continued to collect all over Saint John and environs and share on the Walks n’ Talks. I engage people from various communities to assist me to share the stories of their communities, and this
combination has proven popular. Because I have community agencies sponsor the walks, I do not have to charge for these outings. Here are a few of the upcoming walks that will be staged before the next issue of the Tides comes out! June 7, 7:15pm - They Walked King Street: Meet at Barbour’s General Store plaza. See and hear characters who walked King Street from 1783-2016. June 14, 7:15pm - Pleasant night on Mount Pleasant: Meet at the Horticultural Garden north gate at Rocky Terrace. Guest commentator is local resident Douglas Black. Facts, folklore, beautiful scenery and stunning architecture of Saint John’s first subdivision. *Saturday, June 18, 2:00pm* - Pirate Dave comes to the Irving Nature Park: Kiosk area. Dress as a pirate and join him for a pirate adventure on the trails. Rain date Sunday. *June 21, 6:30pm* - Behind the scenes at Market Square: (Note time change.) Meet at Hooper’s Timepiece, St. Patrick Street.
Guest commentator is Stephany Peterson of the Hardman Group. No rain date. *Wednesday, June 22, 7:15pm* - More Lancaster Tales and Tidbits: Meet at Brenan’s Bay View Funeral Home, 1461 Manawagonish Road. Refreshments follow the walk. Thursday if it rains. June 28, 7:15pm - They served their country: Meet at Shaarei Zedek entrance Westmorland Road (opposite Ellerdale) to Fernhill. Katherine Biggs-Craft, curator of the Jewish Museum, special emphasis on graves of service persons who are the focus of a summer display at the Saint John Jewish Historical Museum. Edited for space, please see David’s full article at: ossekeag.ca. 0004
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LISTEN IN MUSIC ON PATIOS AND IN PARKS One of the best things about this time of year is the amazing concert series’ that are happening in our greater area. One that I’m particularly interested in is the one happening in Rothesay at the Shadow Lawn Inn Thursday evenings. Some amazing intimate shows have happened over the years at the Inn, but this new series is going to take it to all time new high which will include unparalleled musical talent and a delicious dinning experience. What a great way to spend a date night or just hanging out with friends and family. “We have tried music at the Inn in the past and it was well-received. Now that our dining has been renovated and our patio is proving to be a popular spot to dine, we thought it was time to reintroduce local music. The consistency of offering it on a weekly basis is important so people always know they can expect great local music on Thursday nights on the patio.”
Mary Ann Gallagher tells me in how the idea of the series came to fruition. “Our patio is unique. We are secluded enough that we can have 30 guests eating yet they won’t hear what other people are saying. Our patio is very spacious. Guests will be able to enjoy their meal with wonderful music in the background. We know that the musicians we have engaged will be of the same quality as our food and service. It’s going to be a great fit.” Mary Ann elaborates on how the evenings will go. Go to: shadowlawninn.com for more info. Note: July 21 - Adam Washburn will be rescheduled due to a private event happening at the Inn. This will certainly be a special way to enjoy dinner out all while enjoying some of New Brunswick’s best up and coming talent. Ah summer! Also keep in mind the summer concert series that is happening in Rothesay in the Commons and at
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the Arts & Culture Park in Quispamsis. Those are free! Support local. Line-up for both series’ can be found here – rothesay. ca & quispamsis.ca. Sunday, June 26 you can also celebrate the Queens 90th Birthday as well with this special family event/picnic at the Arts & Culture Park. For more info: quispamsis.ca. It’s going to be Ace, mate! 0041
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RCL #69 HONOUR & AWARDS NIGHT The Royal Canadian Legion Branch #69 held their Honours & Awards night on May 9, with several awards and presentations made. Legionnaire of the Year went to Gordon Boyd, for Dedicated Service to Branch 69. A cheque for $500 was presented to Meals on Wheels Saint John from the Branch Benevolent Fund. Meals on Wheels promotes independence and nutritional assistance by delivering nutritious and affordable meals, in the Greater Saint John area, to those who for reason of health, ability or motivation are unable to prepare meals for themselves. Romero House was presented with a cheque for $500 from the Branch Benevolent Fund. Romero House operates a soup kitchen which serves members of the Community 365 days a year. Plaques of Appreciation to businesses and individuals for assistance to Branch #69 with the 2015 Veterans Banner Project. From late October to just after Remembrance Day 35 Banners were hung on utility poles in SJ West. The Banners included Veterans who served in WW I, WW II, Korea, through the years up to and including Afghanistan. It was a project well received by the local community. Another 75 Banners to be put up during the 2016 Remembrance campaign, which will be placed on
poles going towards the center of Saint John. The Saint John region The Chamber started the project off by making a $1,000 donation to help cover setup costs. This project could not have gotten started without Saint John Energy’s partnership in having their employees install and remove the banners on the poles, as well as storing the banners during the year. Cedar Hill Greenwood Cemetery took care of the administrative and money collecting for the project and Donna Gray made sure that the details put on the banners and that all funds were accounted for. MLA Dorothy Shephard was the true leader; in making this important project a reality. One of the main goals of Lancaster Branch is to promote Remembrance in our community. With the assistance we received from the above individuals and businesses it was an honour for members of Lancaster Branch to assist with this important project of Remembrance and look forward to continuing with it for years to come. Larry Lynch, President. 4089
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L-r: Branch #69 President, Larry Lynch; Branch #69 member and Romero House volunteer, Jack Stevens; Romero House Volunteer Ray Myers; Branch #69 Chaplin and Romero House Volunteer, Rev David Kierstead L-r: Pat Driscoll, Meals on Wheels President of the Board of Directors;Branch #69 member, WII Veteran and Meals on Wheels volunteer,Ken Briggs; Darlene Moore,Meals on Wheels Executive Director; Branch #69 President, Larry Lynch; Elaine Eldridge, Meals on Wheels Co-ordinator of Volunteer Services
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COMMUNITY DAY IN SJ On Sunday, June 12 from 11:00am until 3:00pm, you can make the Port your playground! Community Day, held at the Cruise Terminals on Water Street in Saint John, is all about family! It’s a free admission, rain-or- shine event that has something for everyone. At Community Day, visitors can ride a trolley, a miniature train, or even a light armoured vehicle! Guests can watch a magician, see a tugboat do a water show, or even run through an inflatable maze. Both the Huntsman Marine Science Centre and Little Ray’s Reptile Zoo will be on-site, so you can get up close and personal with all kinds of creatures. Kids can have their faces painted, meet a princess, jump in a bouncy castle, and even win prizes at the carnival games. After all that fun, don’t forget the BBQ - with all proceeds from food and drink items going to support the PALS program. Come see your port up close! Bring the family, bring a camera, and get ready to share your Community Day on social media using the hashtag SJ PORT DAYS. 4098
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RENEWAL, PEACE & PLEASURE “How fair is a garden amid the toils and passions of existence”. ~Benjamin Disraeli. He certainly had a point! We are inclined to think that a garden should be a thing of perfection when in fact it should, primarily, be a source of renewal, peace and pleasure; at this time of year, when the sales of mulch seem to appear in every community, we are encouraged to think that perfection in a work free garden can easily be obtained by dumping loads of cedar mulch, thickly around every plant in the garden and then sit back and watch! How dull and how dangerous! On pathways mulch will certainly deter the growth of weeds and, if spread when the soil is very moist will help to retain moisture; however, around the plants and bushes it is far more likely to gobble up all the goodness in the soil, eventually leading to puny plantings. It provides a ritzy environment for ants, earwigs and the like to procreate like mad and stronger weeds will continue to flourish. That being said! It is possible to use it with advantage, particularly in places that tend to dry out quickly, by applying it after a good soaking of rain; there needs to be a good six inches of bare ground around each plant which will then be dressed with a mixture of good black earth, compost and well rotted manure (the bagged type is fine). Once this is done, a wary eye needs to be on the lookout for pests that nest in the mulch and quick dispatch systems
activated. The spring garden is truly a beautiful, inspiring and fulfilling sight; in order to keep the garden fresh and appealing it’s important to cut the flower stems of the spring bulbs as close to the ground as possible once they have finished blooming; the leaves need to stay on the plant since they nourish the bulb. Small weeds are germinating all over the ground and a quick raking or scrubbing around with a fork will expose their roots to the sun and with any luck, will put an end to them; leave them for a week and they will have to be individually dug out! The lilacs are now blooming and filling the air with fragrance, to ensure the best possible performance next year, those blossoms should be cut off just as soon as the bloom has faded and the oldest branches removed at ground level; lilac send out a great many new shoots and these should be selectively cut out, too many and they will rot due to overcrowding. Remember, perfection is NOT a requirement, ENJOYMENT is the goal! Blessings. 0045
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Caps off to you, Graduates! It’s finally here. Not just the end of the school year, but the end of 13 years of education. You are ready to move on to a new adult you. Congratulations.
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Congratulations 2016 Grads!
Graduation ceremonies are a celebration of this achievement, a public recognition of the time and effort required to get to this point. Graduation is also referred to as commencement, as it signifies the beginning of the next stage in life. You march in as students and you march out as young adults ready to move forward in your life as an adult. The graduation ceremony is full of traditions, which tie us to the past and stretch out in front of us to the future. The academic gowns, for instance, date back to the beginning of universities in Hours: Mon to Fri 9-9 Saturday 9-6 Sunday 12-5
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12th century Europe. Early universities were chilly places and students were forced to improvise to keep warm. Since most of those early students were aspiring clerics or already clerics, they started the practice of wearing long robes with hoods for heat. Within a few years, gowns became the official daily dress of academics. Today the robes are worn only during ceremonies. As for the cap, also known as the mortarboard due to it resembling the flat board used by bricklayers to hold mortar, it is simply a square, flat board fastened to a skullcap with a tassel fastened to its center. By the 15th century, the mortarboard cap was incorporated into the standard garb for many scholars. Why that cardboard square shape? Most
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historians believe it simply signifies the shape of a book to give a scholarly appearance. So what comes next? You may be planning on going on to college or university, you may be planning on going to work rather than sign up for more schooling right now, you may be uncertain what you want to do next. There is a whole world of possibilities and now you get to choose. In the words of Dr Seuss, “You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself in any direction you choose. You’re on your own, and you know what you know. And you are the guy who’ll decide where to go.”
Cory and Jennifer Ryan like to extend their congratulations to the graduating class of 2016!
Remember, no matter what path you choose to follow today you are not locked into it forever. Career experts predict the average person will switch careers (not jobs, but careers) four to five times over his or her lifetime. Life is full of surprises and you never know what exciting possibilities the future holds. Part of the adventure is really figuring out who you are and what you value. There a few things you can do, however, to keep yourself open to recognize those opportunities when they come your way. You can start by identifying what you love, then make sure what you are doing is moving you toward that goal. Life will
get in the way and it is real easy to get caught up in the “busy work” of day to day living. But if your goal is really what you want, you have to ensure that some time is spent on a regular basis moving toward it, not just living. If you set aside a little time every day to work on your personal goals, whether it is photography, painting, family genealogy, or learning a new skill, even if your day job may not be where you want to be, you can finish each day knowing that you did something important for yourself. Not sure what you love? There are lots of online resources to help you figure it out and we are also fortunate to have several Workrooms in our area with great people ready to help you in your self-exploration.
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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 the Imperial Theatre (imperialtheatre. nb.ca 674-4100, 1-800-323-7469). Up-to-date detailed information on the
choirs, concert schedules and local choir applications are available at: fundysound. com and at: info.fundysound@gmail. com. 4099
SAINT JOHN NATURALISTS CLUB NEWS If you love nature and experiencing it firsthand, why not take part in one of the Saint John Naturalists Club’s upcoming activities? Saturday, June 11 - Saints Rest Trail and Shore Walk. Saturday, June 18 - Nature Walk in Rockwood Park Meetings, workshops and outings are open to one and all without charge, Saint John Naturalists’ Club members or not. For more information on these activities and to confirm the details about registration, timing and location of the field trips or to learn more about the SJNC, visit: saintjohnnaturalistsclub. org or follow us on Facebook as “Nature Saint John”. 2567
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ASK THE CHEF EDIBLE FLOWERS Colin Sifton here again from Holly’s Restaurant and Catering with another answer to your question. We had a couple in this week asking about edible flowers. They were thinking of planting some in their garden and wondered which would be good ones to plant. This made me think of a number of ideas. I thought I would share a few. There are so many edible flowers in the world, that it would take less time to list those which are not edible - roses, tulips, nasturtiums and violets, just to name a few. Edible flowers have been used for many years as a way to liven up salads or even cooked in a dish. Most blossoms are edible as they eventually become fruits or vegetables. We use to made a dish by piping salmon mousse into pumpkin blossoms and poaching it. Made for a great presentation but came with a high price. The main way that we see edible flowers
is in a salad or as a garnish on the plate. One of the most expensive edible flowers is saffron. It consists of the stigmas and styles collected from the inside of a type of crocus flower and can fetch up to $15 a gram for good saffron. Most of us do not know what to do with saffron and therefore why pay the price. Knowing from experience, real saffron has such a unique flavour and produces a one of a kind yellow colour that if you took it away from a dish, that dish would always taste incomplete. I was on Vancouver Island at a place called Sook Harbour House. They advertised that 98% of the landscape was edible and they would use these plants and flowers in every dish and decor in the Inn. Quite a unique place and a great idea, but of course they live in a different climate which makes it easier to grow so many different kinds of edibles. If you want to know if a flower is edible,
just look it up on the internet or in a book. It will surprise you how many different kinds you have growing in your backyard already. If you are having a dinner party, pick some violets and add a few pedals to your salad. Your guests will surely be impressed. Remember that just because the petals are edible, all of the flower may not be. It is important to know what part of any plant you can use and what you should be throwing out. Flower gardens are now not only pretty to look at but practical as well. 0040
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LOCAL DANCE SCHOOL TAKES CANDANCE TITLE A young dance school students from Quispamsis are the regional 2016 CanDance Champions. Dynamic Academy of the Arts opened its doors three years ago under the direction of Justin Saulnier. One of his students, 14 year old Parker Rice, was recognized by the judges twice. He was titled Mr Teen soloist and invited to the Nationals being held in Orlando this summer.
Rice also received the Be Discovered scholarship to Orlando, LA or Disney. The scholarship includes an intensive week of dance classes, return airfare, an opportunity to perform and more. Dynamic Academy of the Arts will host its end of year recital Saturday, June 4 at Saint John High School Auditorium. 4074
DEAR EDITOR: As a member of The War Amps Child Amputee (CHAMP) Program, and a Safety Ambassador for the PLAYSAFE Program, I have met kids who have lost limbs in accidents that could have been prevented. With the weather warming up, it’s a good time to teach kids about the dangers that can come with summer, such as lawn mowers, boat motors and playing around water areas. I encourage parents to pass on the PLAYSAFE message to their kids because it is important for them to realize that careless acts can lead to consequences. I suggest taking a “safety walk” with your children and pointing out the dangers in your area. It only takes a split second for an accident to happen, so let’s all PLAYSAFE! Marissa Gorjizadeh,17, Saint John. 4105
L-r: Kelby Brown (judge), Amelia Punales, Emma DeLong, Madisyn Barkhouse, Justin Saulnier, Callie Cook, Parker Rice, Kelsey Skinner, Emily Burton, Amy Wright (judge)
KRISTEN THANKS YOU FROM THE BOTTOM OF HER VENTRICULAR SEPTAL DEFECT. Thanks to your donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, life-saving advances in cardiac surgery continue. And thousands like Kristen continue to come home. Please keep giving. So that we can keep helping. #createsurvivors
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GONE FISHING BOTTOM FISHING WITH BAIT This month I would like to take some time to talk about one of my favourite ways to fish; bottom fishing with bait. There are a number of techniques used to fish the ocean, rivers or lakes and each can lead to wonderful results that you may not be able to match through your typical cast and retrieve fishing. In the Bay of Fundy, bottom fishing is a common approach for fishing flounder, halibut, dogfish shark, or even sculpin which tend to stay close to the ocean floor. I’ve even bought up the odd crab that refused to let go of my line while reeling it up! In the Kennebecasis River, bottom fishing is the key to catching sturgeon, and can also lead to eels, tommy cod, white or yellow perch, catfish, and even the odd striped bass. My personal best striped bass, a fat 38” hog, was caught bottom fishing for sturgeon one night in October a few years back! To effectively bottom fish, you generally
want to keep your bait in one place, which means you need to be safely anchored from a boat or stationary on shore. A weight, heavy enough to hold your bait stationary is the most important part. As you get into deeper waters or stronger currents, the amount of weight needed will change. I use between 2 and 4 oz when sturgeon fishing in 20 feet of water, but in deeper parts of the Saint John, I have to bump that up to 7-10 oz. You can set up your lines with the weight at the bottom, and then place one or more hooks with bait above it. In other cases you may want your weight above your bait, which will cause the bait to drift with the current along the bottom away from your weight. I like this approach, using a slider to affix my weight on. The slider allows for the weight to do its job while not impeding the sensitivity of the line. Sometimes people even put a weight in the middle. Really, it all depends on the
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LIVE WELL BUILDING HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS - PART II According to relationship experts, relationships require skills, not just good will. In other words, contrary to the Beatles song, “All You Need is Love,” love requires learned skills. So, what exactly are the required skills to grow healthy relationships? Earnie Larsen identified five core relationship skills: Communication, Commitment, Compromise, Caring and Carism, often referred to as the “five c’s.” Good communication, he says, is “trust in action.” If communication in a partnership or even friendship is stymied because of fear-rejection, disapproval, punishment, withdrawal of affection, etc. - the relationship is far from healthy. In healthy relationships, it is okay to express oneself, to have different opinions, to be heard without interruption, ridicule, or scorn. In healthy relationships, we become each other’s best cheerleader and welcome differences, or at least try to understand them and treat the other with respect.
Commitment means that we will do what we say we will and that we can be counted on - we say what we mean and mean what we say! Repeated failures to keep commitments leads to lack of trust, and lack of trust can lead to resentment, hurt feelings, lack of intimacy, and even the death of the relationship. Compromise, Larsen says, means not always having my own way, that if it is not a hill to die on or a previously agreed upon non-negotiable, we can bend and be flexible. Caring is not just saying the “love” word; words are cheap, and behavior speaks much louder. Love is a feeling but it is also a decision and an action. In other words, we decide to love, do loving behaviors, and say loving words. Carism refers to keeping a relationship interesting and alive. What are some ways to do this? It might be travelling to places of interest to both; learning a new skill, such as gourmet cooking, photography, ballroom dancing, etc.; joining a gym or an exercise program or a bowling league. Also, there
is a need for balance - time for ourselves, time for the relationship, and time for family and friends. In addition to lies, secrets, and silence being relationship killers, boredom can also cause people to drift apart. Relationships are living things and they need to be nurtured or they will die. Couples may stay together for a myriad of reasons - finances, children, habit, comfort - but these are not healthy, growing relationships. Rather, they are best described as apathetic. I have heard it said that “the challenge is not in finding a relationship, the challenge is making it work!” If there is distance in your relationship, I encourage you to seek the services of a qualified counsellor before it is too late. 0008 Judy Urquhart MSW, RSW Gentle Path, Executive Diretor
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WHAT’S HAPPENING Tuesday, June 7 The SJ Men’s Chorus Annual Spring Concert, 7:30pm at Portland United Church, Newport Crescent. Tickets ($15) available at the door.
Walk for Muscular Dystrophy (Fundy Chapter) at the Canada Games Stadium on the UNBSJ campus. Registration at 11:00am, walk starts at 12:00noon. Day includes free BBQ, children’s carnival, face painting and more.
Wednesday, June 8 Happy 90th Birthday, Queen Elizabeth II, 2:00-4:00pm at Church of St. John Baptist (Mission Church) & St. Clements, 819 Millidge Avenue. Free will offering accepted. Contact: 658-0447 or 849-2255.
Wednesday, June 15 Spring Serenade, a compelling fusion of classical music and ballet, with Port City Dance Academy and local professional musicians at Our Lady of Perpetual Help, Rothesay at 1:00 and 7:00pm.
Thursday, June 9 Advantages of Estate Planning Session, 3:00-4:30pm, in the Ruth Ross Room at Rocmaura with presenters Brian Fitzpatrick, Ashlee Scott and Theresa Mercer. RSVP - Sally Cummings, Foundation Co-Ordinator 643-7090, foundation@rocmaura.com. Church Home Supper Club, (Church of St. John & St. Stephen Home Inc, 130 University Ave), 6:00pm. $25/person. Phone 643-6004 for more information. Prepared by Red Seal Chef. Proceeds to nursing home residents.
Saturday, June 18 Singles & Friends Dance at the Br 69 Legion, Wilson Street W, SJ with Jypse Wind. Doors open at 8:00pm and band plays from 9:00pm-Midnight. Admission $6 at the door. Open to anyone over 19. Concert at St. Luke's Church, corner of Main & Lansdowne, 7:00pm with Breeze & Wilson. Tickets $20 each at the door or in advance at the church office: 693-4152. Country Music with The Lorneville Show Band and Margie Stackhouse, 7:00pm at Lorneville Community Centre. Tickets ($10) available at Lorneville Convenience, MediTrust Pharmacy and at the door. See poster at Facebook Lorneville.
Saturday, June 11 Monthly Breakfast/Brunch at the Church of St. Andrew & St. David (164 Germain Street, side entrance) from 9:00am-1:00pm. Great breakfast menu, monthly surprise treat, bake table. Takeout available. $10/adults, $4/children under 10, $25/family of 4. NB Adoption Support Network “Summer Social & Pizza Party”, 1:003:00pm at 1st Arch Picnic area at Rockwood Park (near Dog park). Open to those who have adopted, are preadoptive & their families. Please register - 642-3201 or adoptnbsaintjohn@gmail. com. Giant Flea Market (indoor) & BBQ, sponsored by the Knight of Columbus 11201, 9:00am-2:00pm at 248 Bradley Lake Road (Rothesay). Table Rentals $12, call Barry at 849-9189 or Don 696-0194. Sunday, June 12 Knights of Columbus #6770 Breakfast 9:00am-1:00pm at the Assumption Centre (Chapel Street West). $7/adults, $3/children. Proceeds support local nonprofit groups.
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. 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!!!
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. Takeout 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.
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ONE AND TWO AND THREE I had great plans for the May long weekend, most of which involved gardening. I don’t have a huge garden area to maintain, but it is largely on a slope right next to our driveway. Our gravel driveway. Our gravel driveway which is cleared during the winter with a snowblower. So where do you think all that gravel ends up? Of course . . . all in my flower garden. Which means every Spring I spend hours picking out the gravel and tossing it back on the driveway. I had managed to get this under control by mid-May so the fun parts of gardening were about to begin. Bring on the long weekend! Unfortunately the best laid plans . . . On the previous weekend I developed a painful left thumb. As the weekend progressed the end of the thumb became more and more painful and began to swell and redden. So on Monday I rushed home from work to start spam calling to get an appointment with the KV after hours clinic. Success! Off I go, have it confirmed there is infection going on and come home with a prescription for antibiotics and a prognosis that I should see some improvement within 24 hours.
(That’s ONE.) After 36 hours and not only no improvement but actually seeing the infection continue to spread down the thumb, it was obvious the current course of treatment wasn’t going to do the trick. Plus when I showered there was a red line running from the thumb and up the forearm. This time it was off to the Sussex ER on Wednesday afternoon. Yep, it was spreading alright and required more drastic action. First a round of IV antibiotics, then, oh, oh, it needed to be lanced. When I cautiously asked about freezing, it was a no go. My next question was “What is going to keep my hand from flinching away when you stick in that big needle?” The reply: “You are”. Oh really!!! Then another oral antibiotic to take home with instructions to return in the morning for another round of of IV antibiotics. (That’s TWO.) Bright and early the next morning, back to Sussex ER. Upon examination everything looked to be going in the right direction. The red streaks were fading away, the soreness in the forearm had diminished and the big ugly mess
of my thumb was less swollen. Switch antibiotics again and off I go. (That’s THREE.) So, from someone who might see a doctor once every couple of years for routine maintenance, I went to seeing three doctors in four days. Frightening to think that without modern antibiotics that could have been the end of me. All because of some minor abrasion to my thumb (likely from picking gravel out of my garden) which let in some bacteria that for some reason got a foothold before my immune system was able to zap it. And since it is still a painful mess and largely unusable (although I have learned to tie my sneakers without a left thumb!) no gardening for me on the May long weekend. I am sure the weeds are happy! 0001
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into the larger Kennebecasis. You may even see Bald Eagles, Deer, Turtles and many bird species while hiking our trails along the river. Our on-site office with a large deck, laundry facility and community room is a great place to meet your neighbours, or make use of the books, WiFi, complimentary tea or coffee, tv, movies, wood stove and camping necessities for sale. Reserve the cook-house house and surrounding area for an Anniversary or Birthday gathering with friends and family.
Participate in many of our planned events and activities or just sit back and watch people play horse shoes, washer toss, golf-driveriver-tube challenge, tubing or create your own pizza and bake it in the clay/wood heated oven. All this for the mature camper looking for a peaceful, undisturbed stay, in a serene setting. “STOP BY” say Hi, stay a night or stay the season, make Our Piece of New Brunswick...
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