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P.5 AROUND & ABOUT p.7 FAMILY MATTERS P.10 LIVE WELL P.10 POINT OF VIEW p.12 Listen In P.14 ASK THE CHEF P.20 DIRECTOR’S NOTES Published Bi-Weekly Next Issue: June 23rd Deadline: June 16th For your convenience you can drop off ads and editorial for Ossekeag Publishing at: WEST BRANCH LIBRARY 621 Fairville Blvd. Tues/Fri/Sat 10:00am - 5:00pm Wed/Thurs 10:00am - 8:30pm Closed Sun/Mon
There has been some discussion recently about the “underground” economy in the Province with an estimate that around $100 million is lost as revenue to the government due to unclaimed income and other tax avoidance. Of course, the government would love to get their hands on a good size chunk of this untapped money, but first it might be nice for them to understand why an underground economy exists before they try and manage it. First, let me say that a small percentage of businesses of all sizes are just plain crooks and will cheat and otherwise do just about anything to put a few extra dollars in their pockets. Further, let me define two sizes of small business, small and tiny or little. A small business might have several employees or the owner has expectations of making a profit of let’s say more than $50,000. And then there are little businesses... ... supposing that I am a reasonably honest type person who would like to do what is right. So I plan on buying a used pickup and offer a yard cleaning service and general handyman stuff. I would hire one or two people part time if and when I had a larger job, and if I made $5,000 or $10,000 during the summer months to supplement my winter job at the port, I’d be happy. Great!! And then along comes the government. Do you charge HST or not. At this point it is optional but if
your business is more successful than anticipated, it will become mandatory. Do you spend maybe hundreds of dollars for accounting software and what about banking (use my current account or open a new one), incorporate or proprietorship (how do I know??) and there is more!! In order to use the truck as a business expense I need to calculate depreciation (what’s that), percentage of business and personal use and a record of every penny spent on gas, repairs and maintenance. And that is only a small fraction of what you could be in for!! You will become an unpaid tax collector if you charge HST, employ someone and need to withhold income tax, EI and CPP, and maybe pay for worker’s compensation, and maybe make installments on your personal income tax owing. In exchange, no one will thank you for being a good citizen. Most communications will involve how many thousands of dollars in fines or how many years you will spend in jail if you screw up!! Are you beginning to see why some businesses may start to cheat. I will likely have a part two, stay tuned. 0001 Mike Hickey Tech Support, Ossekeag Publishing
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MILFORD COMMUNITY CENTRE 248 Milford Road, 672-2400 Mondays - 7:00pm, Card night (Auction 45’s), no cards on holidays. June 29 will be last Card Night for the summer. Thursdays - Bingo, doors open at 5:45pm. Games start at 6:30pm. Sunday, June 28 - 2:00-4:00pm, Free Carnival Fun Day - games for kids bouncy castle and more. Volunteers needed! Kids summer program (starts June 22) will be held again this summer, for more info and registration call the Centre. 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
SNOW CENTRE’S FUNDRAISER A SUCCESS The Dr. V. A. Snow Centre’s 5th Annual Fundraising Music Concert, Silent Auction, 50/50 Draw, and Canteen, held Saturday, May 9 at the Hampton High Community Theatre was a tremendous success! I would like to extend a huge “Thank You” to Hampton and the surrounding communities for your support in helping the Dr. V. A. Snow Centre reach their goal. “Little Things Make a Big Difference”. We are looking forward to our 6th Annual Fundraising Music Concert next spring 2016. Have a Beautiful summer! Gloria Baird, Therapeutic Recreationist. 3513
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MAY “PIC OF THE MONTH” Congratulations to Amanda Petersen, who submitted this photo of Mother’s Day flowers, after a rain, to our “Pic of the Month” contest for the month of May. Amanda has won a Movie Pass (for two, including drinks & popcorn), compliments of Ossekeag Publishing.
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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, June 13 join club members for a morning of Birding & Botany in Rockwood Park. Meet at the Interpretation Centre parking lot at 8:30am. 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 Bay-Westfield 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
During the week of April 26, the Saint John, St. Stephen, and Hampton Education Centres held their centre level Speak Out competitions. A full range of student talent was on display, as middle and high school students competed in spoken word poetry and oratorical. The centre level results are listed below. Congratulations to all participants and a special thanks to judges and facilitators for taking time out of their busy schedules to make this event possible. SJEC Judges/Facilitators – Stephanie Marr, Sacha Koumbias, Sarah Richards, Ben Gilchrist, Patrick McDade, Liza Muise, Abby Nice. SJEC Final Results: Middle Level Oratorical - 1st Ria Kunkulol, Princess Elizabeth School; 2nd Melinda Warboys, Princess Elizabeth School; 3rd Sophie Wilcott, Beaconsfield School. High School Level Oratorical - 1st Emily McMillan, Harbourview High School; 2nd Maureen Levangie, St. Malachy’s; 3rd
Hannah DeLucry, Harbourview High School. High School Spoken Word - 1st Madison Mackenzie, Harbourview High School; 2nd Mansa Agbaku, St. Malachy’s; 3rd Emily McMillan, Harbourview High School. The first place winners of the SJEC Middle and High School Oratorical competition qualify for provincials, along with the first and second place winners in Spoken Word. Congratulations, Ria, Emily, Madison, and Mansa! They joined by the Saint John High School debate team at the Provincial Speak Out competition which was held on May 29 at St. Thomas University. 3521
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AROUND & ABOUT SAINT JOHN: DID YOU KNOW? I love it when Harold Wright, John Geffken, David Henderson, Bill Thompson, Mary Munford approach me when I am doing research at the library, and say, “Dave, did you know????,” and then follow it up with some esoteric fact I did not know anything at all about. While I make these discoveries on my own, I am ever grateful to these, and other individuals who have come to me over the years with “Did you Know?” on their lips. Many of the stories they have told me are included in my newest book from Nimbus Publishing, Facts and Folklore of Saint John, which was unveiled at a launch at Indigo in East Point Shopping Centre, on Wednesday, May 27. Let me share a few of the items you will find in the 200 pages of this book. I won’t share the whole story, of course,
as I want you to buy this book, or come on a Walk n Talk with me on Tuesday, June 9 at 7:15pm, to hear some of the stories in person. That walk begins at Barbours General Store, and if wet, is held the next night. So, here’s some “Did You knows” that are answered in the book. Where you’d find Haywire Square? What Ske’ping the Gong meant? What the Cold Water Army did in Saint John? Where the house in Saint John, that was the home of the “greatest actress of her age” (early 1900’s) when she grew up is located to this day. Where the man whose gravestone reads, “Shot by some ruthless assassin?” is buried. Where you will find the grave of a Prince buried in Saint John? The name of the only man living who played in Saint John’s first symphony orchestra. Would you believe he is still playing a trumpet! Ever heard what the words famed preacher Charles Sheldon said about Saint John that made the citizens furious? Are you aware of the
athletic feats of Sam Howard and the Argonauts Swim Club? This is just a taste of the facts and folklore that this book contains, and I know it will be a relaxing yet informative read for the hammock or on the beach in the warm days that were all looking forward to. See you at the walk! 0004
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SJ/KV NEWCOMERS' CLUB The SJKV (Saint John/Kennebecasis Valley) Newcomers' Club is open to women who are new to the area. Join us for social activities and to meet new friends. We offer (weekly) Bridge, and (monthly) Book Club, Coffee Mornings and Ladies Who Lunch. See our blog at: sjkvnewcomers. blogspot.com or contact us at: skjvnewcomersclub@gmail.com. G112
BREAKFAST IN THE SOUTH END The first Sunday of each month (except July & August) you are invited to come and join the Saint John South End Lions Club as we prepare and serve a delicious breakfast of scrambled eggs, toast, sausage, ham, pancakes and baked beans along with juice, tea or coffee. We are committed to being a part of our community and all funds raised stay in the South End. Breakfast is served from 9:00am-
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KAYAK ANGLERS Are you in or around the Saint John area and interested in fishing from canoe or kayak? If so, this is a group that wants to hear from you! We are a group of anglers that initially met on the New Brunswick Fishing Forum. We thought that there were enough of us who enjoy fishing from kayak and canoe that we should start a little group to meet once in a while, help each other with tips and advice, and share each other's company as we hunt for that trophy catch. This group is purely social and is open for anyone to join. We would want to welcome anyone that wants to try fishing from kayak or canoe. If you don't currently have your own boat, don't let that stop you from reaching out to this group. We may be able to help you find a boat to borrow so that you can join us in a group fishing trip, or help you decide
MPNSJ FOR SINGLES 40 AND OVER MPNSJ is a lively group of single people, 40 years of age and older, who get together weekly to socialize with friends, and to make new acquaintances. We share ideas and common interests while organizing outside activities that vary, depending on the season. The group meets each Friday from 5:30-7:30pm at Chateau Saint John on Rockland Road; from there, people can choose to go out for a meal as a group, participate in an activity, go dancing, or just head for home. There's no need to be alone when you can meet new people and have fun. For further information visit us on Facebook at MPNSJ. There's always a smile and a friendly face waiting to greet you. G128
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FAMILY MATTERS JUGGLING THE MULTIPLE HATS OF PARENTHOOD Being a parent today means juggling many hats. Sometimes the different roles come together smoothly; sometimes bringing it all together coherently takes more of an effort. When our roles pull our attention in different directions it can be difficult to focus ourselves on what is really important. Here are some guiding principles to consider when juggling becomes too much. Take Stock of All Your Hats. It really is quite remarkable how many different hats parents wear during the course of a day. Often we also wear different sets of hats for different children. We perform our roles not only because we have to do them but because they define us as parents and we see them as important activities for raising our children. However, when we decide to wear a hat we must accept that role
and everything that comes with it. For example, signing up to be a soccer coach will take time and energy! To manage our roles, we may need to think deeply about each of them and identify their importance to us and our family. Are Your Roles A Problem? As parents we can ask ourselves several questions to determine whether any of our roles interfere with family functioning and balanced parenting. Questions to ask include: Are you feeling stretched like a rubber band? Do your roles leave you exhausted? Stressed? Are you trying to fit too much into a day? Do you find yourself reluctantly putting in time by sitting on committees/activities? Is time for self/family compromised? Do you feel a loss of confidence or efficacy performing your roles? If the answers are yes there may be a need to reevaluate what and how many hats are being juggled and when. Find Strategies For Managing. When we juggle multiple roles, conflict is inevitable but we can prepare ourselves
by having strategies in place. Use energy conservation and role simplification whenever possible. Prioritize, plan, ask for help, and avoid roles that compete with your attention and concentration consistently. Integrate or separate roles if needed to save time and energy. Most importantly, it is ok to say no! When juggling all your many hats, it might be helpful to acknowledge that it isn’t going to be easy all the time. Keeping your expectations in check can be useful in limiting parental pressure. Enjoy the parenting journey this week and all its many hats. 0006
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Heres To New Beginnings
Congratulations
Anglophone South School District Congratulates the Graduates of 2015.
We celebrate you and wish you all the best in the future.
to the graduates of 2015 are in order. If you aren’t feeling an overwhelming joy, akin to climbing the summit of a mountain, you should. Whether you were a straight A student, or just got by, you made it to graduation. You’ve closed a thirteen year chapter of your life, and you may be looking hard to see what’s coming next, or you know exactly where you’re going and can’t wait to get there. There’s an untold number of paths stretched out in front of you that go in all directions. Each one is obscured by the
Congratulations I hope you continue to be blessed as your abilities continue to grow.
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If I could borrow a few minutes of your time, I’d like to give you some advice from what I’ve learned in the decade since my graduation year. First, if you’re moving away to a city, having a car can be a real financial burden that you may not even need. In my experience public transportation is great and for a younger person on a limited budget the savings can be substantial. It’s a little more time consuming, but you can read a book on the bus, you can’t read a book while you drive a car, that’s a huge benefit. Try to find an apartment near a main bus route (or multiple routes), and you’ll be able to get around the city fairly quickly. Buy the pass, and keep your change for the gumball machines. Buy used books whenever possible. The
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horizon and you’re standing in a yellow wood trying to get a peek at what’s over the horizon. It doesn’t matter whether you’re heading to university in the fall, you already have a job lined-up, or are going to college, there are a few things it won’t hurt you to know as you blaze your trail through our modern jungle.
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brush strokes. Every day there are hundreds of opportunities to enjoy the little things. Whether it’s stopping to watch puffy white clouds float on the big blue sky or enjoying the morning’s first cup of coffee. Too often we spend most of our time ‘looking forward’ to some event in the future, and we enjoy it before it happens. Look around, not forward. Not only will you enjoy your regular days more but you’ll enjoy the special days you used to look forward to more because you won’t be comparing it to what you thought it would be like. This is an amazing time in their lives and yours. Here’s to future successes.
prices are usually a quarter to half the price of the same book new, and the story is the exact same. That’s at least twice as many books you can buy every time you go to the bookstore. Since the books you’re buying are so cheap, it’s easy to take a gamble on a new author, or genre, or pick a book based only on the cover art, or spine. If you don’t like the book, lend it to a friend. Keep the books you cherish though, they don’t always come back. Pop into a thrift shop for the best deals, when you’re done picking out books check out what else they have. Learn to cook. Learning to cook, has never been easier than it is now. Honestly. You can watch the video on how to make something, and then watch it again with the ability to pause while you catch up. There are countless websites dedicated to simple recipes, and cooking tutorials. Not only will knowing how to cook save you money, your food will taste better and you’ll know exactly what’s in everything
you eat. Buy a hardcover notebook or binder to keep your favourite recipes in; ten years from now you’ll have a personalized cookbook. Then, share your cookbook with your friends and host potlucks. The older I get the less sure I am that I know where life is going to take me, and that’s not a bad thing. The future is one hundred percent pure possibility. If it doesn’t break the laws of physic, it could potentially happen in the future, and that’s wonderful. So, with that piece of information, how certain are you that you know exactly how your life is going to play out. Don’t navigate your life by watching the path at your feet, you’ll miss it. Find your north star and start making tracks.
Maintain a good work/play balance. We talk about finding time like we’ve lost it. We haven’t lost anything, we’ve just filled it up. What we’re looking for is empty time to fill, and we come up short. Your job takes a bit, appointments take a bit more, grocery shopping steals an hour, and chores take a few more. I’ve priced it out, it’s cheaper to do laundry than it is to buy new clothes. Sometimes you’re just going to have to leave the dirty dishes on the counter and go for a hike, or a swim.The dishes will wait, life won’t. ~ Caleb Burns
The Big Picture is painted with little
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LIVE WELL MOTIVATION: HOW TO CHANGE A HABIT Did you know that there is a reason or payoff for everything we do? With every decision we make, some need is being satisfied. If we’re in the grips of a bad habit or addictive behaviour, and want out of the vicious cycle, we need to search out and commit to the deeper reasons we want to change. Asking “what really motivates me in life?” can help us make the shift to more life-affirming habits. Questions that can motivate us to change might include, “what will really inspire me to stay on track?” or “why would I want to bother making this change in the first place?” What shows up in our life is often a reflection of what we put our focus on. Considering higher values or what drives us spiritually can not only provide us with relief, but also focus our attention on growth. We become
inspired naturally to make positive changes. What, specifically, can we focus on to help us get started? Generally, we consider there to be three main human motivators. These are: Freedom: The ability to direct our own paths and make our own decisions. Achievement/ Accomplishment: The inspired way we feel when we are improving in an area of personal importance. Purpose: Feeling that our life has meaning or that we are impacting our world, or a loved one. Which one of these motivators do you find yourself aiming for? Does it help you to remember that the actions you are taking towards breaking a bad habit will result in either a greater sense of freedom, accomplishment or purpose? There are also internal motivators, such as qualities or values of courage, patience, love and compassion to consider. What would you go to the wall for? What do you stand for?
Personal change is generally much easier when we evaluate what truly inspires us to act. Values and motivators can help us feel pulled forward to something better, as opposed to feeling like we are pushing a boulder uphill. Best of all, when you determine what could be most fulfilling for you in life, not only will you have the motivation to change and grow, but you’ll be a natural example of integrity and authenticity to others on this path. 0008
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POINT OF VIEW DRESS CODE DECORUM What is appropriate? That's the age old question that surfaces in schools and workplaces each and every spring as temperatures rise and people shed those extra layers of clothing. Dress codes are those written and unwritten rules regarding clothing that can be traced back to the middle ages when they were used to identify people from different classes. Since then, dress codes have evolved to signify everything from our social status, occupation and gender to our ethnic, political and religious affiliations. Let's face it, what we wear is governed by the almighty dress code and is a guaranteed topic of discussion in the news, social media and many a lunchroom. Fair or not, we are judged by how we dress. And, right or wrong, what we wear leaves a lasting impression on those around us. The warmer weather invariably spells
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trouble on the dress code front, especially if you're a high school student. I'm not sure if it's changing fashion trends, or if administrators are just more diligent about enforcing the rules, but it seems to be a daily topic of discussion this time of year. As the mother of a 15 year old daughter entering tenth grade, I see and hear stories almost daily about students who are made to change out of their “inappropriate” outfit while others can wear the same thing and nothing is said. I believe dress codes are important. But, I also believe it's equally important to be fair and consistent with the rules. I've yet to see or receive a copy of our school's dress code, yet I'm the one shelling out hundreds of dollars to purchase my child's clothing. The first week of school is a little late to be sharing the new, revised or otherwise nonexistent dress code with students. It's important for parents to be diligent and for students to use common sense –
crop tops, mini skirts, plunging necklines and short shorts just aren't appropriate. I also know that these are current fashion trends and it is downright difficult to even find an age appropriate dress that falls to the knee or a button shirt with sleeves. There is something to be said for school uniforms (I know my daughter is rolling her eyes in disgust at the suggestion). I wore one for three years and this I know for sure you never have to think about what you're going to wear. You'll never have to worry about breaking the “code” and you won't stand out from your classmates for anything other than your personality. 0032
PICKEREL TOURNAMENT ON BELLEISLE BAY The 2nd Annual Pickerel Tournament on Belleisle Bay, being held on Saturday, June 20 from 8:00am to 1:00pm at the Hatfield Point Wharf, will give you a chance to hook and release pickerel which can be over a half metre long and weigh up to 2 kilograms. You can have a fine morning with your family and win a nice cash prize with bragging rights. Belleisle Watershed Coalition sponsored the first pickerel derby last June. Bill Burns, a long time Hatfield Pointer spearheaded the day where over 30 entries made the rainy day fun. This year, the entry fees are $20 for adults, $10 for ages 11-18 and children 10 and under fish for free. Cash prizes for the biggest fish in three categories (must be registered by 8:00am on June 20 to be eligible for prizes). Sign up through message on Facebook at Belleisle Watershed Coalition and pay at the Wharf before 8:00am on day of the tournament. You may also sign-up in person in advance at the Hotel (2127 Rte 124 at the Wharf) on
Thursday, June 18 or Friday, June 19 from 9:00am-8pm or from 7:00-8:00am Saturday, June 20. Fish any way you want – from a power boat, from a kayak, off the shore, off the Wharf – anywhere on Belleisle Bay. Weigh in and measuring begins at 1:00pm at Hatfield Point Wharf. JD Irving has given BWC permission to have cars, trucks or trailers parked in the JDI lot behind the graveyard. Bill Burns’ good idea is to have fun out there on the beautiful Bay and make some money for the Watershed. This could become an annual thing and the money raised can help keep things in good shape around the Bay. For more information, contact email: bbwatch124@gmail.com or call 485 0889. 3534
Brunswick Association of Nursing Homes. This award is presented to a long term care facility in our province that demonstrates initiatives which enhance the Quality of Life of those living in our homes and community. This award was presented to Kings Way Care Centre and Kennebec Manor for the development of our Intergenerational Summer Camp. This camp has enriched the lives of our residents and campers fostering fun, education and long term friendships! 0027
KINGS WAY CARE CENTRE & KENNEBEC MANOR NEWS We are very proud to announce that Kings Way Care Centre and Kennebec Manor were the recipients of the Life Enrichment Award presented at the Annual General Meeting for the New
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LISTEN IN DATE NIGHT Picture if you will, a drive down a winding road early on beautiful summer evening for about 7 km from the four corners on the picturesque Kingston Peninsula. You with me? You and your honey are on a “Date Night” heading to Tony Rickett’s Dunhams Run Estate Winery at 35 Gorhams Bluff Road for an unforgettable evening of live entertainment, local real yummy food and WINE! Now this is a unique and perfect way to spend an evening! Last year was the first time they did such an evening and it was a huge hit thanks to the ideal open air surroundings, food, wine and the finest live comedy courtesy of Rothesay resident via London, England’s acclaimed funny man James Mullinger with a slew of NB’s hottest comedians in tow. “Those shows last summer will always have a special place in my heart. They were the first bookings I ever got having
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just moved here. Before that I thought there would never be any work for me here in Saint John. I would have to travel to work.” James Mullinger tells me. James is making a return to the “Date Night” summer series with four new shows at the vineyard! “It was thanks to Tony (Rickett) for reading up on me and phoning up and asking me if I wanted to do these shows. It was my first realization that anything could work. If the London me was asked about doing a gig outside at a vineyard, I would have thought it wouldn’t work, but it worked so beautifully.” James continues in why these events are so special. “So coming back was easy to do because it was such a special time for me. People that come to these vineyard shows want a polished show, so it will be new material and material I honed at other shows. Anyone who came last year will get new material with a couple of the old favorites as well.” James hints of what will come.
There is so much more than brilliant comedy this year, with many award winning and national music touring artists and even a mind entertainer! Don’t delay as you will want to schedule now and get the tickets to the shows you want to see. All of them are top notch and will make for a perfect fun and romantic “Date Night” or just a wonderfully entertaining night out with some good friends. For ticket information and the full lineup go to: dunhamsrun.ca/events. The first show is June 19 with the amazing award winning singer/songwriter Ginger St. James. 0041
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Wednesdays - 1:00-4:00pm, Seniors in the upper lounge. Tuesday, June 9, 16, 23 & 30 - 7:30pm, Doubles Crib in the Veterans’ Lounge. Wednesday, June 10 - 7:00pm, Dance into Summer with Del & Friends in the
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Veterans’ Lounge. Friday, June 12 & 26 - 7:00pm, Open Mic Night with Don LeBlanc in PUB 69 Lower Bar. Friday, June 19 - 7:00pm, Open Mic Night in PUB 69 Lower Bar. Saturday, June 13 & 27 - 2:00pm, Dance with Donny & Delbert in PUB 69 Lower Bar Sunday, June 14 - 7:00pm, Dance with Burke & Pye in the Upper Hall. Sunday, June 21 - 7:00pm, Dance with Steve & Carol in the Upper Hall. Sunday, June 28 - 7:00pm, Dance with WCR Country in the Upper Hall. On Wednesday, May 27 at the RCL #69 (Lancaster), we had the distinct honour of having the Honourable Vincent Hommeril, Consulate General for Atlantic Canada present The Rank of Chevalier (knight) to four WWII Veteran's. This honour is the equivalent to the Order of Canada and was presented for the actions that were taken during the liberation of France. 0015
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ASK THE CHEF FIDDLEHEADS ON THE RIVERBANKS & DINNER PLATE Colin Sifton here with another answer to your question. It is that time again when fiddleheads finally start appearing. It looks like it is going to be a good season so lets try something new this spring. Fiddleheads are an edible fern that grow along river beds and are found all along the Saint John River Valley. These ferns are picked before they open. Once they open, they are no longer edible and this is why the season is so short. Fiddleheads are a great antioxidant and are high in fatty acids, omega 3, omega 6 and are high in iron. Fiddleheads get their name from the shape resembling to head of string instruments. Every year I try and find new ways to eat these New Brunswick treasures. This year as usual I will be making our fiddlehead chowder here at Holly’s, but we were
thinking of some new ways. Fiddlehead salad: Mixing blanched fiddleheads in with red onion, tomato, peppers, some kind of grain like quinoa and feta cheese. Toss this all together and let sit in the fridge for an hour before serving. Try and keep the fiddleheads wrapped up because they get a little hard to eat when they unravel. Another way would be to add fiddleheads to a quiche or an omelet. With its very mild flavour it won’t overpower your dish. You can add most anything to either of these dishes. For example any cheese, onions, tomato, salsa, ham and the list goes on. Try it for something new. The last way I will suggest trying fiddleheads this season is in our fiddlehead chowder. We start by sweating off diced onions, carrots and celery in a pot. We add clear chicken stock but you can use vegetable stock as well. Add diced potatoes and bring to a simmer for one hour. This allows the flavours to come together. Add your
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fiddleheads at the end. The reason for this is that fiddleheads will cloud your stock and make it dark and not as appealing in sight. If you do add it early you will have a stronger fiddlehead flavour and maybe that is what you are looking for. Season to taste and there you have fiddlehead chowder. I hope this gives you a few ideas of different ways to use fiddleheads this year. If you have any family favourites that you do with fiddleheads I would love to hear about them. Stop by Holly’s as I am always around. As you know, the fiddlehead season is very short and it will be another 11 m o n t h s before we get them back. 0040
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MARKETPLACE WELLNESS CENTRE Specimen Collection- Tuesdays & Wednesdays 7:30am-2:30pm, by appointment only, please call 648-6681 press #3. Food Bank - Winter hours in effect Tuesday & Fridays 1:00-3:00pm, lower level Carleton Community Centre. Monthly Foot Care Clinic - every 3rd Wednesday, by appointment, 657-2273. Are you over 50 and want to be more active? Join our Zoomers Program Tuesdays 10:00am, Fridays 10:00 & 11:00am at Marketplace Wellness Centre (free). New classes have started around the city, call 632-5537 for a place near you. Food Purchase Club - for more information call West 674-4335. Social Development worker on site to answer questions, Tuesday afternoons 1:00-3:00pm. Lending Library - “Take a Book, Leave a Book” at Market Place Wellness Centre. Gentle Yoga - Wednesdays 10:00am at Carleton Community Centre - fee applies. Zumba - If you are interested in attending a daytime class please contact 674-4335 to register, fee applies. Community Care Checkers: The community has shown interest in a Seniors Contact Program, which will allow seniors, who qualify, to be contacted by phone daily, Monday to Friday. This program will be for any senior who does not have a caregiver, friend, or family member checking them on a daily basis. The calls will be brief with the intent of ensuring that the person is okay. Your local community police officer, along with the wellness centre, are currently seeking volunteers to make regular phone calls, as
well as taking registrations for individuals who will require this service. There will be no associated cost and any senior can apply, or be referred. Please call 674-4307 for more information. 3250
CANADA DAY ON THE BELLEISLE July 1 will soon be here and the Canada Day on the Belleisle committee has been working to get a full day of activities ready to go. The day will begin with the annual breakfast, parade and the opening ceremonies from the wharf. Activities for the whole family will be held throughout the day and include: children’s games; “Frozen” princesses will be on hand; afternoon tea at the hotel; scavenger hunt; quilt show; bicycle, lawnmower & chicken races; cake auction and musical entertainment from the wharf all day. There will be lots of food available all day including hot dogs, hamburgers, strawberry shortcake, BBQ ribs and cornbread. For those interested in local history and folklore - the Cemetery Walk will take place early in the evening and the grand finale of the day is always the fireworks display at dusk. Anyone requiring info regarding participation in the parade or vendor info can leave a message at 485-2514. 3523
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GOT MILKWEED? Every year thousands of Monarch butterflies set off a long journey North from the hilly forests of Mexico where they’ve stayed for the winter. Over the course of the Summer three to four generations of Monarch butterflies will fly various legs of the journeys over the United States and up to New Brunswick and Nova Scotia. Wherever the Monarchs stop they must find Milkweed plants to feed on and reproduce. Milkweed is a native New Brunswick plant but over the past few decades it has been considered a weed, and has been cleared away from backyards and roadsides alike. This has caused the already endangered Monarch to have a difficult time finding the plant it needs to reproduce when it gets to New Brunswick. Recently though, Milkweed plants have been donated to the towns of Quispamsis, Rothesay, Hampton, and the city of Saint John to try and help restore the Milkweed plant in Southern New Brunswick. If you would like to help the Monarch butterflies be able to make their trip back
Monarch’s’ life-cycle depends on Milkweed Photo by Bev England to Mexico, you can plant Milkweed in your own backyard to help the Monarchs. Swamp Milkweed is a non-invasive (unlike the Common Milkweed) and requires slightly damp soil and full sun.
You can find Swamp Milkweed at Halifax Seed and other garden centres. With a few milkweed plants around your house you may soon spot some Monarch Butterflies fluttering around your backyard. 3529
Saint John Bike Share Program is looking for donations of used bikes that are in good condition. Donated bikes are repaired by community volunteers and provided to priority neighborhoods. Please call CVRC - 693-8513 to arrange a drop-off time PLEASE, do not leaves bikes at the CV Resource Centre
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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. Children’s Programs: Thursdays: 10:15am, Time for Tots drop-in for ages 18-36 months; 11:00am, Story Time for all ages. Saturday, June 13 - 2:30pm, Happy Father’s Day & Super Star Saturday make Dad a personalized coffee mug. Friday, June 26 - 12:00noon-4:30pm, create & build with LegoTM. Every Friday for summer. Family Drop-in Table - all day, every day! Books, a craft, puzzles and colouring sheets organized around a different theme each week.
Summer Reading Club Registration Week, June 22-26. Adult Programs: Knit 2 Together: afternoon drop-in at 2:30pm on Tuesdays: . Blankets for Canada Society Inc: crocheters/knitters are welcome to make 8x8 squares to create blankets for people without shelter in the SJ area. Donations of yarn gratefully appreciated. Friday Flic - 2:00pm, last Friday of each month with popcorn courtesy of the Mall. May 29 viewing Blackhat. Wednesday, June 10 - 6:00pm, Chick Flick - The Wedding Ringer. Thursday, June 18 - 6:00pm, Mystery Book Club - books by various authors and a pot luck supper marks the closing of this monthly program. New and old members are welcome back in September.
Wednesday, June 24 - 7:00pm, Chick Lit Book Club - The Rosie Effect by Graeme Simsion and potluck. New members welcome. Friday, June 26 - 2:00pm, Friday Flick - The Boy Next Door. Monday, June 29 - 2:30pm, Monday Movie Matinee, popcorn & water courtesy of Lancaster Mall. You are welcome to bring your own treats. Monday Movie Matinee will take place every week as of June 29. Gates Computer Lab - free service. Book a tutorial. Community Room Rental - The Library as a spacious room, available offering tables, chairs and limited kitchen facilities. For more information: westbranch. publiclibrary@gnb.ca or phone 6437260. 0019
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WHAT’S HAPPENING Tuesday, June 9 The Saint John Men’s Chorus’ Annual Spring Concert at Portland United Church (Newport Crescent) 7:30pm with special guests the Cantabile Women’s Ensemble. Tickets ($15) from chorus members or at the door. Walks n’ Talks with David Goss, leaving from Barbour’s General Store, for a SJ Facts & Folklore walk, at 7:15pm (next evening, if wet). Free walk, prizes.
Friday, June 12 Giant Indoor Yard Sale (2 days) at St. David’s United Church (7 Gondola Point Road, Rothesay) 6:00-8:00pm on Friday and 8:00am-12:00noon on Saturday. Saturday, June 13 Craft, Bake, Book & Bauble Sale 9:00am1:00pm at 840 Loch Lomond Road, East hosted by the Silver Falls United Church UCW. Variety of crafts, baking, etc; also
the Simply Silver Cafe with lunch items, take-out available. Flea Market/Yard Sale (also bake table) at the Summerville United church (1891 Rte 845, Summerville) 9:00am12:00noon. Donations of gently used items appreciated. Info - Kelly Newstead 763-3009. Fundraiser for BayswaterSummerville congregation of Two Rivers Pastoral Charge. Model Train Display - the Saint John Model Railroaders’ monthly model train display at the Lancaster Mall from 11:00am-5:00pm. Enjoy model trains running on two large sceniced modular layouts. No admission.
Sunday, June 14 Knights of Columbus Council #6770 Breakfast at the Assumption Centre (Chapel Street West), 9:00am-1:00pm. $7/adults, $3/children. Proceeds for the Crescent Valley Resource Centre. Next breakfast will be September 13. The Watoto Ugandan Orphan’s Choir at the Church of the Good Shepherd (668 Manawagonish Road (Head of Catherwood Street), 7:00pm. Free will offering. Everyone welcome. NB Adoption Support Network Picnic & Summer Social 1:00-3:00pm at 1st Arch Picnic area, Rockwood Park (near dog park). Bring picnic lunch (some BBQs available), meet your local adoption community. Please RSVP, Catherine Derry 642-3210 or adoptnbsaintjohn@ gmail.com. Tuesday, June 16 Dealing with Stress, with Kara Melendy from 1:30-2:30pm at the CVRC. Kara will help us learn ways to deal with stress, show us new relaxation techniques and help you find your inner balance. Friday, June 19 Concert with Stan Carew, John Campbell John and Breeze & Wilson at St. Luke’s Anglican Church (corner of Main & Lansdowne), doors open 6:15pm, concert at 7:00pm. Tickets ($20, cash or cheque) available at the door or in advance at the church; 693-4152; or email stlukesportland@bellaliant.com.
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Saturday, June 20 Peter Fox Memorial Fun Run/Walk at St. Mark’s United Church (Greendale, West The Tides
WHAT’S HAPPENING SJ) in support of the Peter Fox Memorial Scholarship. Registration 10:00am, run (6.6 km) 11:00am-12:30pm, BBQ 12:152:30, entertainment 1:00pm. More info: Taryn 639-4807, Job 608-9998.
Sunday, June 21 Bingo at the CVRC, doors open at 6:00 and Bingo begins at 6:30pm. Please invite a friend. Every game will be “winner take all”. Monday, June 22 Treble Clef Singers present "A Grand Night for Singing" 7:00pm at RiverCross Church, 61 Forbes Drive in Millidgeville. Doors open at 6:30. Tickets $10 at the door or from choir members. Friday, June 26 Kitchen Party with Sylvia Campbell, Fraser Smith, Geraldine Charters & Long Reach Kitchen Party Gang 7:00pm at the Kingston Peninsula RCL #62. Proceeds to the Baywater-Summerville congregation of Two Rivers Pastoral Charge. Saturday, June 27 Country Show – Lorneville Community Centre,7:00pm. Join Bob Burgess and Friends with other guests for an evening of Country Music. Tickets $10 at Lorneville Convenience Store, MediTrust West Saint John, and at the door.
Saturday, July 4 Simonds High School Class of 1980 35th Reunion at the Function Junction. For more information please join our facebook page Simonds High School Class of 1980, or email simondsclassof1980@gmail.com for more information. July 4-10 Six-Day Guided Retreat “Growing Into the Cosmic Christ” at the Villa Madonna Retreat House, with Fr. Michael Crosby OFM. $100 deposit to confirm registration. Remaining $450 due on arrival. For more info call the Villa at 849-5125 (866-783-3300) or visit: villamadonna.ca (choose Program to view flyer). Sunday, July 5 Annual Camp Gagetown Picnic in New Jerusalem. Bring a lawn chair and a picnic lunch. Everyone welcome. For more info call 832-4520.
Tuesday, July 7 Strawberry Festival (salad, shortcake, etc), sponsored by the Millstream United Church Charge, 2:30-6:00pm at the Millstream Rec Centre in Berwick. $12/ adults, $5/children, $30/family, preschoolers eat for free. Take-out available. 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 832-7810 or Teresa 849-9719.
Junior Volunteer Summer Camp June 29 - August 17, 2015
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DIRECTOR’S NOTES LAUNCHING A NEW SEASON At last, and as usual at the last possible minute, I have signed the final artist contract for Imperial Theatre’s 2015-2016 season. Photos and show descriptions have been sent off to the designer, and now it’s a full tilt run to the June 23 Season Launch. Rolling out a new season feels a lot like opening night. We spend a year putting together something we hope will please and excite our patrons, several months assembling our brochure and video presentation, and an exhilarating nervous evening unveiling the results. It’s the one night of the year that I have to be onstage for more than a few minutes, and requires a lot of backstage pacing. Subscribers, donors and volunteers get the first look at next season’s thirty-six presentations - and the first chance to buy tickets. One lucky person will even win their full subscription, as long as
they purchase at the launch. Tickets are available only as part of a subscription until August 4 and single tickets after that. A lot of theatres have stopped doing subscriptions, but it still works well for the Imperial. We’ve loosened the package up a lot over the last few years, which may be why. All you have to do to become a subscriber is buy any six shows at once. Those could be six live performances, or retro films, or a combination. You can even include up to two shows from Saint John Theatre Company, Symphony New Brunswick or Gala Ballet as part of your subscription. A lot of people still think only certain kinds of people are subscribers, or that it’s very expensive, or that you have to know your schedule for a whole year to join. I can tell you that our subscribers come from many ages and many lifestyles, that you can become a subscriber just by buying six retro films at $10 each, and that six dates out of a year are not hard to pin down for most folks. Of course you
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MUSINGS SUGAR, SUGAR For the last few years Mike and I have been working on restoring selected tree species in the family woodlot, with the goal of returning it to a closer semblance to what should be growing there in a true Acadian Forest. One of the species we are sadly missing is Sugar Maple. These are the lovely big maple trees that are tapped for maple syrup, the leaf of which is on the Canadian flag. We have LOTS of maple on the property, but they are red maple and a few striped maple, not sugar. For a long time we thought there were absolutely no sugar maple on the 150 acres, but last year we identified one seedling and one mature (but not very healthy) tree. We also transplanted a few dozen little seedlings and at least some of them have survived. Yahoo! Another 30 years or so and they should be big enough to start having their own little seedlings to raise. Hmmm . .
. maybe we can help them along a little more. I am not that patient! A few years ago I committed to daily walking, so most working days I head out from the office for a midday walk. Last year I noticed little sugar maple seedlings sprouting up along my walking route and took some home to transplant to the woods. (Where did you think those seedlings I mentioned earlier came from?) Since I know at least some of them survived, this spring I was on the lookout for more of the little critters. Sure enough, this week they appeared. Now each day I walk I am on the hunt for more baby maple trees. Like the preschooler coming home with a handful of dandelions for Mom, I gleefully celebrate each sugar maple rescue. This year I noticed a few slightly larger seedlings down over a bank. Without a thought I am sliding down after them, in my long dress and sneakers. Of course, once down over the edge I spy another a few feet along,
and then another one past there again. Each was just a few steps further, but then I realize I am well down in there and with my seedlings clutched in one hand and my long skirt in the other so I don’t trip over it, I am not sure I can climb back out. I was not about to sacrifice any of the maples, so I was well motivated and managed to make it back to roadside without mishap. If any of you happened to see some strange old lady crawling out of the ditch, it was likely me. "The creation of a thousand forests is in one acorn." ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson. 0002
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LOOK GOOD FEEL BETTER We believe that if a woman with cancer can be helped to look good, chances are she’ll feel better, her spirits will be lifted and she’ll be empowered to face her illness with greater confidence. We like to call it a ‘makeover for the spirit’. Look Good, Feel Better workshops are held on the third Monday of each month from 1:30-3:30pm. This program is geared towards patients experiencing skin and hair changes due to radiation and/or chemotherapy. The workshop is free of charge and is held in the Oncology Conference Room at the Saint John Regional Hospital.
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