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Is a time of year with many family traditions. Growing up, my parents made Easter a special time of year. This included spending time with my grandparents, other relatives, the Easter egg and chocolate bunny hunt, going to church, and having a special Easter family dinner with my grandparents, aunts and uncle joining us. In the younger school grades we made cards for our parents and grandparents. At home we decorated our house and my mother always had her Easter Lily on the coffee table in the living room. My parents hid our treats; however, having a younger brother who was extremely excited about finding any chocolate, it was no time at all before he would find all the surprises that had been hidden for my sister and I. Although my husband and I grew up with different family traditions for Easter, in our family we have made our own tradition that includes spending time with our son’s grandmothers and other close relatives, going to church, having a special egg and chocolate bunny hunt and a special family dinner. My son’s chocolate hunt is not a normal hunt. Matthew does not eat the treats, so these treats can be hidden anywhere where our beloved family dog, Browny, can’t get into them. My husband writes up clues and the treats start to be hidden a couple of days before Easter. Then with the clues in his hand, Matthew is sent on a scavenger hunt. At times he has had to call relatives in another province for pieces of the clue that my husband had
sent to them. Some treats are found quickly while others might take time to figure out what the answer is and where the treat precisely is - is it in our home, at his grandmother’s, a neighbour’s or maybe they are even hidden elsewhere. The eggs are hidden in many different places including, in past years, a light fixture (Matthew spent a while going from room to room taking down the fixtures before he found one lonely egg), in the toilet tank (not a problem where he doesn’t eat them), in with pieces of board games, boots, and between a mattress and box spring. At our home we have a community mailbox. A fond memory of a hiding place that I will always remember was when we had hidden Matthew’s Easter treat in our mailbox. After spending quite a bit of time going through the mail in our home, he finally figured out that the treat was in our mailbox. Matthew went to our mailbox, reached in the box to pull out his chocolate surprise, and instead of a chocolate surprise he pulled out a thank you note from our mailman thanking us for the Easter treat we had left in the mailbox for him! 0001
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GONE FISHING MOVING INTO SPRING FISHING This winter of 2015-16 has been a strange one, and left us rather quickly. With mild temperatures for most of the season, it has been a short and challenging season for the ice fishermen. I hope those of you who do enjoy getting out in your shacks and catching a feed of smelt for the family were all able to get some quality time on the ice! Now that we are into Spring, my favourite time of year is here: Fishing Season! Did you know that you do not need to wait till the opening of fishing season on April 15 to start fishing? For non-sport fish in tidal waters you are able to fish essentially all year round! I was able to first get out catching Sturgeon this year in my kayak on February 28! Any weekend now you are likely to find me with guided fishing clients, friends or my kids all in kayaks enjoying fantastic catch-photo-release fishing for 3–4 foot long shortnose Sturgeon! As April moves on and we get into
May, the seasonal run of Gaspereaux and then Shad will come into our rivers. There is also the annual run of Sea Run Trout in the rivers, plus Bass and Pickerel start to become more active in lakes and ponds. Really, come May there are more options for fantastic fishing adventures right here in our part of the province than any one person can cover in a single year! In 2016 I hope more and more people resolve to try the sport of fishing, especially if you have kids. As I have seen written on a meme going around Facebook, “Kids need less XBoxes and more tackle boxes”. Get your children away from video games, give them a rod, simply set up with a hook and a worm, and watch their excitement when they reel in their first fish! T h e public dock in Hampton is a fantastic and safe place that is easily accessible to bring a young child to catch their first perch or sunfish, as I did with my boys a few years back.
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For anyone in the Greater Saint John area who may want to get into the sport and are unsure where to start there are lots of great resources available. There are Facebook groups and online forums dedicated to fishing in New Brunswick, filled with friendly people able to offer advice, the staff at some local retailers are full of knowledge and suggest places to try casting a line that may meet your needs, or you can contact me through my website. Personally I love fishing from a kayak, which I’ll get into in the next article, but would be happy to help offer advice to anyone looking to fish from shore or motorboat as well. 0034
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WHAT’S HAPPENING Saturday, April 2 Fashion Divas Fundraiser, 2:00pm at Church of the Good Shepherd (668 Manawagonish Road) with fashions from Alia N Tanjay modelled by LIFT ladies & friends. Tickets $10 (receive coupon towards purchase) - 6722231/738-8615. Delicious desserts and vendor market. Sponsored by Ladies in Fellowship Together. Youth for Youth Singer-Songwriter Circle in Support of Safe Harbour’s Teen Resource Centre, 7:00pm in the Theatre Susan B. Ganong at Rothesay Netherwood School (40 College Hill Road, Rothesay). Info & tickets ($15/ adults & $10/students) available on website: y4y.ca.
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Knights of Columbus #6770 Breakfast 9:00am-1:00pm at the Assumption Centre (Chapel Street West). $7/adults, $3/children. Proceeds support local non-profit groups. Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser, sponsored by Friends on a Mission, 6:00pm at St. Matthew’s Catholic Church, 45 Dollard Drive, Grand Bay-Westfield. $10/adults, children eat for free. Hope to see you there.
Sea Belles Fashion Show & Cookbook launch at Portland United Church, 50 Newport Crescent, with spring fashions from Alia n Tan Jay, a light lunch including tastings from their cookbook "Sing For Your Supper 2" ($10). Doors 6:00, show at 7:00. Tickets ($20) from any Sea Bell or 636-8070.
Thursday, April 7 Rocmaura Nursing Home Auxiliary monthly meeting in the Boardroom at Rocmaura at 2:00pm. All are welcome. Saturday, April 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. Evening of Traditional Country Music with CJ Gallant and Alden Simmons, Lorneville Community Centre 7:00pm. Special guest Seventh Sound and Gerald Rushton. Advance tickets ($10) at Lorneville Convenience Store/Meditrust Pharmacy; or $12 at the door. See poster on Facebook Lorneville. SJ Model Train Club "Display Day" in the former Blockbuster location at the Lancaster Mall from 11:00am-5:00pm. Large HO modular layout, the N scale new module. Bring the children and let them run "Thomas the Tank Engine" by themselves. Free for all. Basement Players production “The Treasure of Shiver River” 7:30pm at the Lorneville United Church, sponsored by the Unified Board. Basement Players portion of proceeds go to the Shriner’s Transportation Fund, for families who need to travel to Sick Kids’ Hospitals. March 29th - April 11th, 2016
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LIBRARY NEWS WEST BRANCH LIBRARY Lancaster Mall, 621 Fairville Blvd, 6437260 Fall/winter hours: - Tuesday, Friday & Saturday 10:00am-5:00pm, Wednesday & Thursday 10:00am-8:30pm; Sunday, Monday & holidays - closed. Children’s Programs: Friday, April 1 - 11:30am, PD Day movie - Brave. Saturday, April 9 & 30 - 10:00am4:30pm, LegoTM - imagine, build, create. Saturday, April 16 - 11:30am, Family Matinee - The Good Dinosaur. Babies in the Library - sign up for next session, Tuesdays at 12:00noon April 5-26. Time for Tots - Drop-in for children aged 18-36 months Thursdays at 10:30am. Storytime Drop-in - for all ages consisting of stories, songs, fingerplays and a craft, Fridays at 10:30am. Thursday Night Homework Help for elementary school students, Thursdays 5:30-7:30pm. Pre-register at 643-7260 or westbranch.publiclibrary@gnb.ca. Family Drop-in Table - all day, every day. Books, a craft, puzzles and colouring sheets with weekly theme. Paws to Read at the Library - Rosi, Katje and Looker are waiting for you to read them a story! Space is limited - sign-up for ½ hour session by calling 643-7260. Wednesdays, April 6 to May 4 - Trudi (handler) and Rosi 3:00-
4:30pm and Wendy (handler) and Katje 6:00-7:30pm; Saturdays, April 2-30 - Charline (handler) and Looker 1:303:00pm. Battle of the Books Update: Five months! Five west side schools! 52 classes! Six pizza parties! A special thanks to our sponsors Papa John’s Pizza & Lancaster Mall. Leading the pack: Island View School - Kindergarten (Mrs. Brown) & Grade 1 (Teacher Pam); Havelock School - Grade 2;Saint Patrick School Grade 3 & 4; Seawood School - Grade 5. Adult Programs: Thursday, March 31: 7:00pm, Chick Lit Book Club - Room by Emma Donoghue. New members welcome. Wednesday, April 13 - 10:00am, celebrating Library volunteers; 6:00pm, Chick Flick - Sisters. Wednesday, April 20 - 6:30pm, National Film Day - Sharkwater. Thursday, April 21 - 7:00pm, Mystery Book Club - Mysteries by Barbara Fradkin. New members welcome. Syrian Refugee Children: Donations of toys, books and clothing are gratefully being 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.
EAST BRANCH LIBRARY 545 Westmorland Road, 643-7250, eastbranch.publiclibrary@gnb.ca Library Hours: Tuesday & Wednesday 10:00am-8:30pm; Thursday, Friday, & Saturday 10:00am-5:00pm. Wednesday, March 30 - 10:3011:30am, Seniors & Newcomers’ Cafe; 6:30-7:00pm, Hackmatack Children’s Book Club; 6:30-7:30pm, E-Reader Info, bring your own device. Thursday, March 31 - 10:30-11:00am, Pre-school Story Time. Thursday, March 31 - 2:30-3:30pm, Book Club for Adults, Reading By Lightning by Joan Thomas. Weekly themes - March 29-April 2, Spring. Community Volunteer Income Tax Program: help for fixed income individuals who are not able to prepare their income tax/benefit returns by themselves. By appointment only, contact the library. The library is now open (regular hours) at 55 McDonald Street (the transit building). 0019
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Saturday, April 9 & 16 - 9:00pm, Branch #69 & Singles dance with Party Line in the Upper Hall. Sunday, April 3 - 1:00pm, Doubles Crib Tournament; 7:00pm, dance with WCR in the Upper Hall. Sunday, April 10 & 24 - 7:00pm, dance with Steve & Carol in the Upper Hall. Sunday, April 17 - 7:00pm, dance with Burke & Pye in the Upper Hall.
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ASK MARy DO MEN GRIEVE DIFFERENTLY THAN WOMEN... Although we all experience grief when we lose a loved one, women seem more likely than men to express their feelings of loss. But just because women are more expressive it doesn’t mean that they grieve more than men do. One theory is that men understate their grief, meaning they experience grief just as much as women but they don’t seek counsel for it. Another possible reason for the difference is often how social expectations and gender roles affect how we grieve. Ever since playschool girls have always surrounded themselves with girlfriends and this is important for support and healing. But for men their best friend may be their wives, while women continue their girl friendship throughout their married life. This makes it easier for a new widow to maintain a social life and even to travel. But a man may struggle to socialize and you almost never see two men travelling together.
It is a rare thing for a friend or family member to approach a widow within the first year and try to match her up with someone else. But I have heard from several widowed men that they are encouraged to date because their friends and family don’t think they can be happy on their own. A man’s way of healing may be less visible and more subtle than a woman’s. But just because he is more silent does not mean he isn’t grieving. The world may not see a grieving male as the bereaved person they are because in our society they may be seen as the support person – a role that they have probably played well. As a grown man they may have been taught from an early age that “big boys don’t cry” and so may not be comfortable with showing their emotions. But the advice is the same for both women and men - don’t hold the grief in. Find someone to share with, someone who is comfortable with your grief.
So, in answer to the question “Do men grieve differently than women when they lose their spouse?” The answer is “No”. Men grieve their loss just as strong as women, but social upbringing and culture has a strong affect on how they express their grief. When we lose a loved one we often start wearing a mask, saying that we are doing OK and showing a brave face to the world. Unfortunately men may have learned to wear their mask so well that it becomes hard for them to express their grief for all to see. 0016
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dIRECTOR’S NOTES “WE ARE *IT� Imperial Theatre's "We are *IT" campaign is my first time running a major capital campaign. Sure, I've done fundraising, 30 years in the arts - I've done a lot of fundraising. But three million dollars and a major historical restoration project, I have to admit I was pretty nervous. On the other hand, it's not like there's much choice. If you're not familiar with the story, it's one that will sound familiar to homeowners. A couple of years ago we thought there were some minor repairs needed to the terra cotta units on the front of the building. So we sent some people up to have a look. They came down with the news that not only were there major terra cotta and masonry repairs, but we needed to get netting over the upper story immediately, as small pieces of brick were breaking off and could fall onto passers-by. You've probably seen the netting. Then they opened up a wall. You know
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what happens when you open up a wall - especially in a 102 year old building. By the time the experts had finished making a proper assessment, we were looking at completely replacing the cream brick on the upper story, structural work on steel beams and window lintels plus extensive repair and restoration to masonry and terra cotta. So now we just have to pay for it. Although a lot of people think it's owned by the city, Imperial is actually a non-profit with a volunteer board of directors. We do get some operating funds from the municipalities through the Greater Saint John Regional Facilities Commission, but when it comes to taking care of this beautiful building, it's up to us. When we sat down to think about that, we realized that the great thing is - it's up to us. Not us the staff, or us the board, or us the fundraising committee, but us the community. So the "We are IT" campaign was
born, not just to raise the money, but to celebrate the fact that Imperial Theatre is every audience member, every young dancer or actor who's made a nervous first appearance on that stage, every volunteer who's ever taken a ticket or sat on a committee, every student who's received their diploma in that auditorium, every performer who's travelled across Canada or around the world to share their art in that theatre we are all Imperial Theatre. There's still a lot to do, but we're halfway to our goal, and of course we're going to look after ourselves. I'm feeling pretty good about this, and very glad that I am *IT. 0030
Lee Bolton
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FOOT ‘PRINTS’ PLANTAR WARTS Plantar is the medical term for the sole of the foot. A wart is a virus infection that is passed from person to person. Warts on the hand stand out from the skin. On the sole of the foot they are forced into the skin and press on small blood vessels, often causing black spots, and on nerve endings, often causing pain, particularly upon rising in the morning. The healthcare system is presently in the same position with virus infections as we were with bacteria infections before the development of antibiotics. There are no pills that cure this condition. In the case of a wart virus our advantage is its' size. The wart is small and localized, and the host is large. This allows us to physically destroy the area. The virus cells and some of the host cells are destroyed. The virus is completely destroyed, but the host will replace his/her lost cells within the week. This localized destruction is the
object of all plantar wart treatments. To catch a plantar wart, you have to put your bare foot on an area that is moist and warm; where someone with a plantar wart has previously stood. You do not catch plantar warts from dry areas. If you have a plantar wart you should not walk barefoot anywhere. When using the shower or tub, the bathroom should be completely dry before anyone else uses it. A plantar wart left untreated will, in 85% of cases, spontaneously disappear in approximately four years. We tend to treat plantar warts because of the risk of infecting other people and because they are very painful. The longer you have a plantar wart, the harder it is to treat. Some plantar warts are very resistant to treatment. A plantar wart may be removed in one treatment or it may take many treatments. This can be very frustrating for both the patient and the doctor. Treatment Plan: 1) The first day, the
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dOLLARS & SENSE A CRYSTAL BALL FOR TODAY’S ECONOMY? With all the Financial Turmoil, What shall I do with my Money? If you were to read the news articles today, you would have varied opinions on what to do in today’s economy. Everyone seems to have their own crystal ball that they using to predict what will happen this year. I do not have a crystal ball, nor would I profess that I have all the answers to take away your financial woes, but I do know how you can make the most of the rocky road we could be on for the next little bit. Let’s go with what we know: -Interest rates are low. Some may say borrowing is cheap, but I look at it as a time to pay off that debt. This is the time to leverage that extra dollar to reduce your overall interest cost and free up money for the future. The longer you carry debt, the less disposable income you have to do the things you want. -Mortgage rates are low (they have fluctuated a little bit, but are still lower
than they were five years ago). If you have a mortgage renewal approaching, seek out a lower rate and then keep your principal payment the same, this could take years off your mortgage and save you thousands of dollars in interest. As well, when rates do go up you will have more principal paid, and again less interest charged overall. -Markets are fluctuating. This can be a time where people start to panic on their portfolios and can make quick decisions that have long-term consequences. I am not an investment adviser so I cannot give you advice on whether to buy or sell. If you are nervous, talk to your investment adviser, there are always options. This may be the time to focus more on debt, but you should also keep setting money aside so that you have it for when you are more comfortable to start investing again. Save money where you can and use that money to benefit you in the long term. We tend not to think about how a dollar here
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Starting outside and at the top, have you checked your roof after the winter winds? Although we did not have a great deal of snow to build up on the roof, we did have plenty of wind to lift the shingles. A pair of binoculars is likely the only tool you will need to do a thorough inspection. If you do find damaged areas, a call to your home insurance company may be a good place to start before you actually schedule any repairs. It is worth exploring what may be covered before shelling out your hard earned cash. While you have the binoculars out, take an extra few minutes to check for debris in the valleys between roof peaks and have a look at your chimney. Do your exterior walls need a fresh coat of paint or stain? Perhaps a pressure-wash is all that is required. While you can
do this yourself by renting the equipment, you may be surprised at how inexpensive it can be to have a professional handle this for you. As with your roof, if shingles or siding have been damaged by storms your homeowner’s insurance policy may offer you some compensation. Decks can be a trouble spot and an annual inspection is wise. The International Code Council (ICC) suggests looking for the following when inspecting decks, balconies, or porches: split or rotting wood; loose or missing nails, screws, or anchors where the structure is attached to the building; missing, damaged, or loose support beams and planking; and, wobbly handrails or guardrails. Check underneath the deck to ensure that the ledger boards (this
is the attachment of the deck to the main house), joist hangers and post connections are all complete and secure. If you are unsure of what to look for, call a professional for this. Structural issues are all too common, and you don’t want your deck to be the one that collapses. Water damage is also common, which will eventually lead to wood rot. Even the best sealant can wear off with time, and should be reapplied every few years. Remember to clean the deck thoroughly before sealing it, and replace any pieces of damaged wood and ensure all railings are secure. The International Association of Certified Home Inspectors estimates that of the 45 million existing decks in North America, only 40% are completely safe! They calculate that about 90%
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of deck collapses are due to the deck separating from the house, allowing the deck to pull free of the house. Many more injuries are the result of rail failure, rather than complete deck collapse. Working our way down from top to bottom, have you looked at your foundation recently? Recognizing the early signs of impending foundation issues can save you tens of thousands of dollars. The sooner you identify potential problems, the easier and less expensive to fix. If you have noticed a door that fails to latch or there’s a crack in a wall, especially over a door or window, this could be a warning sign of a foundation problem. Start with an overview of the exterior foundation walls. Sighting down the length of your foundation wall from each corner and utilizing a level will reveal any bulges or leaning that needs to be addressed. While it is normal for concrete to sport a few hairline cracks as it cures, larger cracks, stair-step shaped cracks and horizontal ones can indicate a problem. With small cracks (less than 1/16-inch wide), you may want to paint over them with a concrete waterproofing paint and then monitor to see whether the paint has cracked, which means the gap is opening up under
pressure. Larger cracks warrant a professional consultation. Before you move indoors to complete your house inspection you may want to have a look at your lawn and landscaping. If you or a member of your family happens to be an avid gardener you have likely already done this. For the rest of us, now is an excellent opportunity to do a visual check. Are there brown patches on the lawn which will need to be addressed? Low spots that should be built up? Plants
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BOWL FOR KIDS’ SAKE The “Bowl for Kid’s Sake” is the most important fundraising event of the year for Big Brothers Big Sisters. This annual campaign provides funding to support our youth mentoring programs. Our donors and supporters are key participants in making a real difference in the lives of nearly 400 children and youth who benefit from our mentoring programs. This year’s Bowl for Kids’ Sake will be held on Saturday, April 23 (Community Day, 9:00am-7:00pm); Wednesday, May 11 (PALS Partners & School Teams, 6:009:00pm); Thursday, May 12 (J.D. Irving Ltd., teams, 5:30-8:30pm). The event will be held at the Fairview Lanes with teams bowling for 90 minutes. Organize your team of 4 to 6 friends, coworkers or family members and get ready to have a good time! Download the team registration form, fill out your team information, fax or email to sign up and pick your bowling time. Sponsor a Bowler - if you are unable to participate as part of a team in this year's Bowl for Kids Sake, please consider
sponsoring one of the bowlers or make a general donation! Become an Event Sponsor - a variety of sponsorship opportunities are available for Bowl for Kids Sake. Please consider helping us make a positive difference in the lives of nearly 400 children and youth each year and enjoy some promotion for your business! Fundraising Options - you can collect pledges online by using our online fundraising tool or through the traditional paper pledge sheet method. Teams can raise funds through bake sales, flea markets or any other creative idea you can come up with! We are looking forward to hearing from you! Register your team by contacting: Big Brothers Big Sisters of Saint John 635-1145; Fax 506-633-7781; brother@ nb.aibn.com; bigbrothersbigsisters.ca/ saintjohn. 3923
MILFORD COMMUNITY CENTRE 248 Milford Road, 672-2400 Mondays - 7:00pm, Card night (Auction 45’s), no cards on holidays.
Thursdays - Bingo, doors open at 5:45pm. Games start at 6:30pm. Saturday, May 7 - 11:30am-1:00pm, Mother’s Day Tea, sandwiches & sweets. RSVP 672-2400. No charge. Saturday, September 17 - Milford Memorial School Reunion. Looking for a rental space for your next event or party, give us a call! For more information on any of the above events, contact the Centre. 0033
BENEFIT FOR CATHY LAWLOR A benefit for cancer patient Cathy Lawlor, featuring the Cool Chicks & the Ugly Doclings and a Silent Auction will be held on Friday, April 1 at the Hope Centre, 4347 Loch Lomond Road from 7:00-10:00pm. A 50/50 draw, toonie board and photo booth will also be included. Doors will be open at 6:00pm for viewing of auction items. Tickets are $15 each and can be purchased from: The Hope Centre, Sandy Spear 651-5293, Annette Chanyi 8472798 and members of the Cool Chicks & the Ugly Doclings. 3985
‘POCKET TALKERS’ AND ‘BP MONITORS’ The Rocmaura Nursing Home Foundation recently donated three new “Pocket Talkers” to the Rocmaura Nursing Home. The $600 Wish was granted to provide three of these portable amplifiers or headsets for the home. Eva Titus was one resident who enjoyed listening to entertainer, Johnny Stoltz, thanks to her new Pocket Talker. Staff are finding residents are more alert, talkative and not falling asleep during meals and programs. They are more stimulated and feel more included, and family members are able to carry on a conversation with their loved ones. RN's are also able to make better diagnoses, when patients are not feeling well, because residents can answer questions about their pain. The Foundation also recently donated two new electronic Blood Pressure Monitors to Hopewell Court at Rocmaura Nursing Home. RN Leticia Adair says it’s often difficult to obtain proper readings, and it’s important to monitor changes in the resident's’ health. Two new electronic monitors will be easier to read. If you would like to help improve residents quality of life by contributing to projects such as this, please contact the Foundation Office at 643-7090 or email: foundation@rocmaura.com. 3988
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Eva with her Pocket Talker
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LISTEN IN NEELY G MUSIC FESTIVAL Last summer a new folk & roots music festival sprouted life in Long Creek NB, just about 15 minutes from Sussex. It’s a beautiful spot for such an event surrounded by nature in a community where everyone is welcome and the air is fresh. These sweet sounds that ride those warm July summer breezes have a deeper meaning and are a tribute to the late Neely Gillcrist. I spoke to Neely’s mom, Sheree Gillcrist who is also the festival's Artistic Director, about the Neely G Music Festival. “My daughter passed and the festival is in her name, in her honor and in her memory. We lost her almost three years ago. As a parent it doesn’t make any sense, that you’re still here and she isn’t.” Sheree tells me in what sparked the festival’s existence. I asked Sheree where the love of music and the special bond her daughter and she shared for the music came from. “I always had to travel out of province to see the quality of acts that I wanted to see. When Neely
was eight years old I started taking her with me. It was the mother and daughter roadshow.” She tells me fondly of those memories. “I can find Neely in most of the lines of the songs that people play at the festival. She was a budding musician, she wrote a lot. We were both respectful and we felt honoured and privileged to have this access to these independent artists. We wanted to celebrate something good about her life because we both took great comfort and joy in the music of independent artists. We liked their independence and perseverance.” I asked Sheree what it was like trying to get the festival off the ground. “Last year was our first year. It was a learning curve, but it was the most amazing experience during those three days of the festival. It was a communion of performers, the people who came and our Neely G team. Everyone felt like family. My daughter is always with me. This how I’m sharing what a wonderful
person she was. Sheree, through her years of travelling and making friends in the artist community, was able to bring together quite an amazing line-up of some of the best of what NB has to offer and the world (seriously!). “If we build this will you come?” She asked her many music friends. “Stephen Fearing has a really great line; “Friend of the heart, friends of the road”. “I’m very grateful for the kindness of the people I’ve met”. Sheree sincerely says. This is sure to be an amazing annual event and it’s so close to home! It all happens exclusively through July 15, 16 and 17. Make your plans now! For a full list of performers and other details go to: neelyg.com. 0041
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Basement Players began over 28 years ago and each year they donate a portion of the proceeds from performances to charity this year’s recipient will be the Shriner’s Tansportation Fun. This worthy charity provides financial support to families who need to travel to Sick Kids Hospitals. Come on out and have some laughs while helping us raise money for this worthwhile charity!
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ASK THE CHEF TEA - TRADITION OR CULTURE? Colin Sifton here again from Holly’s restaurant and Catering with another answer to your question. We were talking this week about caffeine and which product has the most caffeine. Well coffee of course, with an average of 80 to 130 mg per six-ounce serving. Black tea, which most people drink has 86 mg per six-ounce serving and hot chocolate has anywhere from 14 to 70 mg per serving. Tea is the oldest of caffeinated drinks. Tea has been around since 2737 BC and can be linked back to China and was first created by Shennong. Shennong translates to mystical farmer, who is credited with creating the Chinese diet and herbal healing. The tea plant, is called Camellia Sinensis, growing mainly in subtropical areas and is part of the evergreen plant. It take many years for a plant to be ready for harvesting and when it is, they only remove the top layer of the plant. Tea preparation is categorized by six colours: White - wilted and unoxidized; Yellow -
unwilted and unoxidized, but allowed to yellow; Green - unwilted and unoxidized; Oolong - wilted, bruised, and partially oxidized; Black - wilted, sometimes crushed, and fully oxidized ('red tea' in China); Post-fermented - green tea that has been allowed to ferment/compost ('black tea' for the Chinese). Red Rose or King Cole would be black tea. Herbal tea is a beverage made from an infusion or decoction of herbs, spices and other plants that have been boiled in water but do not have any of the tea plant in them. Most herbal teas are decaffeinated but it all depends on what is in the mixture. Herbals teas, like regular tea, can be drank either hot or cold. Many cultures have created their own version of herbal teas to be used as medicine, ceremonial and spiritual beverages. Tea is the second most consumed beverage in the world, next to water. Tea may be made differently depending on area or culture, but they all stem from the same place. In our neck of the world,
you see people lined up waiting to get a crappy cup of Tim’s, but in most of the world, people are boiling up some herbs in a tea bell or squeezing out that last bit of flavour from a bag of black tea leaves because that is their double double. My mother and my grandmother both needed a cup of tea at the end of dinner. I know many of you do the same or know those who have tea at the end of the meal. Is it a tradition or a culture? Tea drinkers started to become fewer, but now we see specialty shops offering hundreds of varieties of teas to be sampled. Stop in and try it. Like they say, a billion Chinese cannot be all wrong. 0040
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A Spaghetti Dinner & Dance Benefit will be held at RCL Branch #69 (714 Wilson St. West) on Friday, April 8 from 6:00pm-12:00mid-night. This event is in support of Jason Doucet, who is currently undergoing cancer treatment. Tickets, $20/person for dinner and dance, include spaghetti, garlic bread and dessert; or $10 for dance only 8:00pm-12:00mid-night with DJ Dennis Hunt. For tickets contact Liza McGovern 651-3292 or Gillian Miller 644-9422. Come out and enjoy a great night in support of Jason. 4001
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SAINT JOHN TOASTMASTERS Saint John Toastmasters (2015-2016) meetings are held at St. Malachy's High School (corner Leinster Street/ Sydney Street). We meet from 6:008:00pm weekly except holidays. Learn public speaking and leadership skills in a supportive environment, following a proven self-paced program. Guests are welcome. Contact 849-7922 for more info or visit the website at: saintjohn.toastmastersclubs.org. G068
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Ladies Volleyball League plays at the Carlton Community Centre on Sundays from 3:00-9:00pm (one hour play), for ages 18 and up. For more information contact Jennifer LeBlanc at 755-9081. G040
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THE CURMUdGEON AGING My son likes to say I am older than dirt. He will also point out that dirt is insulted by the comparison. I have been thinking about aging a lot, lately. I recently celebrated a birthday, putting me one notch closer to the end and what seems much farther from the beginning. It would be fair to say I have passed life’s equator. I remember a conversation a few years back with my doctor. I was commenting on a poster in his waiting room and explaining how I planned to live to be one hundred. His response was simple, direct, brief and concise, “Ain’t gonna happen”. It’s one of things I like about him. I’ve never left his office unsure of where I stood. I say “celebrated” not because of any party I attended. Birthdays tend to be close family affairs. Last year I ran late for the planned dinner and cake. I arrived home to find my wife and
son had started without me, eaten half the cake and (so they say) accidently dropped and kicked the other half across the kitchen floor. At least they stuck a candle in what remained. I can still feel the love. I say “celebrated” because there is one thing about aging that is truly wonderful and trumps whatever aches, pains and loss of clear sight that seems inevitable as we grow older and seemingly shorter. That one thing is the alternative. Yep, all things considered, any day I wake up on the green side of the sod is a good day. Which is something you don’t oft think about when you’re a feisty twentysomething with more gumption than sense. Another, albeit lesser benefit of aging: you get to use words like feisty and gumption without young-uns staring at you as if you had time travelled from some distant time, pre-Snapchat. They
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just assume you’re eccentric and a bit old-person-crazy; keeping a wide berth when passing you at the park bench. When you are young, filled to the brim with vim and vigour, about the only time you consider the act of waking to be a fortuitous life event is typically after a night of derring-do and danger filled shenanigans. It’s waking to have the sun sucker punch you in the eyes that you realize the night before was a “there but for the grace of God” moment and that yes, being alive is a good thing. However, as you age, the hijinks become fewer and less severe, or so it’s hoped. As your clock ticks closer to life’s inevitable, you come to appreciate that a sunrise can be more beautiful than a sunset. Waking up is an accomplishment worth celebrating in and of itself and the alternative . . . well, it just sucks. 0002 Robert Cole
SENIORS’ WELLNESS FAIR Senior wellness fairs across the province, are becoming a great way to do “one stop shopping” for information and education on ways to promote and maintain a healthy lifestyle. Senior wellness fairs offer information from many different venues such as non-profit health organizations, educational and hobby groups, government agencies, retirement homes and community organizations. They offer seniors the opportunity to speak with groups and organizations about issues that concern them as well as learn something new and interesting. Wellness fairs bring people together for a social and informative afternoon. One such fair, the 1st annual Renforth Seniors Health, Wellness and Safety Fair, is being organized by St. James the Less Church and Go Ahead Seniors on Thursday, April 28 (1:00-3:00pm) at the church in Rothesay. This fair will have many timely information booths such as the Seniors Resource Center, a dietician and pharmacist, info on apartments/retirement living and a local lawyer to name a few. There will also be a free Health Check (glucose, cholesterol
and blood pressure), healthy snacks and a Zumba Gold demonstration which will make it an informative and fun afternoon! Renforth Seniors Health, Wellness and Safety also does monthly seminars on a variety of topics and issues concerning seniors. These are free information sessions which encourage questions and comments from seniors attending. Watch the Town of Rothesay electronic sign for details each month. 3946
2016 WALK FOR ALZHEIMERS On the last Sunday in May across New Brunswick, join families/friends and Make Memories Matter in the Annual Walk for Alzheimer’s. Locally, there will be a walk in Saint John. Call us today or visit any of our five Resource Centres to obtain your pledge form, register a team or to become a sponsor. For every $250 raised, your name will be entered in to the Grand Prize draw for a chance to win the Gift of Flight courtesy of WestJet - a return trip for two to any destination WesJet flies. For more information or to register and start your fundraising: alzheimer.ca/en/ nb, 1-800-664-8411, info@alzheimernb. ca. 3950
SAINT JOHN NATURALISTS’ CLUB Do you have an interest in the natural world of our region and love to get outdoors to experience it? Why not come to a Saint John Naturalists Club event? Monday, April 11 - Pam Novak of the Atlantic Wildlife Institute will speak on the rehabilitation of injured animals at the NB Museum in Market Square at 7:00pm; Saturday, April 23 - Early Spring Migrants field trip led by Jim Wilson. Meet at the NB Museum, 277 Douglas Avenue at 7:50am; Saturday, May 7 - Jemseg Waterfowl and Spring Migrants field trip with Paul Mansz. All events are open to one-andall without charge. For details, visit: saintjohnnaturalistsclub.org or follow us on Facebook as “Nature Saint John”. 2567
ADULT BADMINTON IN HAMPTON Adult Badminton in Hampton will take place on Wednesday evenings at the Hampton High School, 8:00pm. For more information contact Ron Clarke at 8321972. G054
BUT ISN’T QUILTING A DYING ART? A survey in 2014 by “Quilting in America” showed that, in the United States, quilter’s spend a whopping $3.76 billion a year on quilting and all it encompasses. The survey also showed that there were more than 16 million active quilters in the country. That meant that one out of every 20 Americans quilt! Traditional quilt patterns such as the Log Cabin, Double Wedding Ring, Churn Dash, Grandmother’s Flower Garden - to name but a few - are still very much part of a modern day quilter’s vocabulary but, these days, quilt patterns have been turned up a notch. Try Googling variations of the “Log Cabin block” and you’ll be amazed at all the different variations! Then, there’s the Modern Style Quilts - quilts that are put together with sometimes, no rhyme nor reason yet are quite breathtaking! And let’s not forget the artistic quilts, which could be a full sized quilt that tells a story or an incredible, fabric manipulated wall hanging that draws your breath and makes your jaw drop, in awe. One could say that artistic quilts are in a league of their own but I would disagree. A traditional quilt made with blood, sweat and tears
but mostly with love and a bit of patience, stubbornness has some artistic wizardry in it, as well! Then, you have the myriad of fabric color selections. Do you go with Civil War fabrics? How about 1930’s fabric reproductions? Or, Kaffe Fassett’s fabric designs? Plaids? Polka dots? Themed fabrics? An Eye Spy quilt? Or, simply, a hodgepodge of your favorite colors? Decisions. Decisions. Now, you have to quilt this (put it together) and as far as decisions go, this is a little bit easier, you basically have four choices: Tie your quilt. Machine quilt it. Hand quilt it. Or “Longarm” quilt it. So. Is it a dying art? You be the judge. With all the different fabrics available in wonderful fabric stores, unbelievable sewing machines available as well as useful quilting notions and tools, quilting retreats, classes, workshops, tutorials, block swaps, patterns, quilting books and magazines, quilt guilds and sew-a-long groups, cruise ship packages for quilters, shop hops, and quilty road trips, to name a few… it’s an ever growing passionate art for quilters, all over the world! No, quilting is not a dying
art. In fact, it’s very much alive. Kicking and breathing and very healthy. The Marco Polo Quilt Guild (Google “Marco Polo Quilt Guild”) meets on the 1st Wednesday of every month, except for July/August, at St. Columba Church on Manawagonish Road, on the West Side of town. You’re welcome to pop in for a visit! 3998
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“Licorice Quilt” pieced by Rosa Robichaud, longarm quilted March 29th - April 11th, 2016
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TALES FROM THE CAMERA BAG LIARS Shortly after joining the KV Camera Club one of the group invited me to the local restaurant where a bunch of guys meet every Friday morning to have breakfast. I wanted to be cool, clever, witty and as I entered the restaurant I said with nervous anxiety, “is this where we swap lies and tell tales of our photographic prowess?” Well, I should have gotten to know the lads a bit better before I dropped that one. One of the gentleman is known as our academic, as he is an intellectual; I wish you could have seen his face as he scrambled for a retort. He was about to say that he doesn’t lie when the whole group erupted in laughter, Phew, saved by the laughter. After that we started to call ourselves the “Liars Group”, very similar to the Group of Seven I should think. We evolved to include more members and the term Liar’s has also evolved. During one of our monthly meetings a new prospective member arrived, a senior woman - well dressed, coiffed and mannered. Soon, she was in conversation
with another member when the topic of manipulating photos came up. They were talking about removing a telephone pole here or an obnoxious uncle there; it was at this point of the discussion that our mild mannered senior strongly voiced her concerns about such manipulations and called us a bunch of liars. Well, we giggled but unfortunately, we didn’t see her again. Now, we do wear a new moniker with pride. So what is the point of this silly storey? It is about friends who share their interest in photography. Because the group is so diversified I can ask them anything from studio lighting and flash setups to macro photography. One friend is co-owner of a Nature Park and he has worked extensively with the likes of Freeman Patterson and Andrea Gallant. He is also an avid outdoorsman, so when it is nature and landscape I want to shoot all I have to do is call and he will be on my doorstep at four in the morning anticipating the perfect sunrise. We pull each other up when we are not “
feeling it”. When I have an image that just doesn’t seem right to me I can post it and trust that I will get honest, respectful and critical feedback. We have travelled from Maine to the Gaspe’ and many points in between, with each excursion always ending in a slideshow and another reason to get together to spill wine and tell lies. I realize that we are very fortunate that we have found each other and the gift that we offer each other is unique and special. Some of my images maybe good, but my friend’s are great. This, and the last column served to introduce you to me and my passion for photography. Next month we will have some travel tips for you. Shoot- Print- Share. 0032
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2ND ANNUAL CELTIC FESTIVAL Come one - come all to the 2nd Annual JP Collins Celtic Festival May 6, 7 & 8. Comhaltas Saint John is sponsoring the weekend of traditional Irish music, song, dance, and culture. Take in a concert! Try your hand at music, dance, or language workshops! Take part in a lively ceili dance or other cultural moments! All will take place at the Sanctuary Theatre, 228 Germain Street, Saint John. For more information: collinsfest.ca, pre-register at tickets.collinsfest.ca or contact Adam McIntyre at 654-2217. 3894
ZOO NEWS Springtime at the Cherry Brook Zoo. The twin Nilgai, born December 27, 2015 are growing bigger and beautiful! Update about the new lions - the zoo is waiting to hear when the cubs are born. More lion details to follow. Exciting! The weather was great all through March Break at the Zoo. Crowds of people came every day. The tiger was so excited to see all the people! Earth Day celebration with the animals is Saturday, April 23. Receive a tomato plant when leaving the zoo. Sunday, May 1 is the official Spring re-opening of the Vanished Kingdom and Claws Mini Golf Course (weather permitting). Zoo Summer Day Camp, a weekly day camp for 6 - 12 year olds, runs June 27 until September 2. Space is limited so be sure to register your children. Join the zoo volunteers: age 16 to
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FOOD BANK THANK YOU! The Westside Food Bank would like to extend a heartfelt “thank you” to all those who organized, donated their time, money and food at an Annual Dance held recently at the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch #69. The event is put on by the Westgate Dance Committee and they have raised over $55,000 in 15 years. This is an wonderful fundraiser for the Food Bank. Again, many thanks to all Westside Business who donated great door prizes, volunteers and all those who attended the dance. 3989
161 AIR CADETS SQUADRON 161 Air Cadets is welcoming new members. The program is free of charge for youth ages 12 to 18. The squadron meets at the Barrack Green Armoury, 60 Broadview Avenue in Saint John on Wednesdays from 6:20-9:10pm. Cadets have many opportunities to participate in fun and rewarding activities while developing leadership skills in this federally sponsored program. For more info: 632-3215 or e-mail: 161air@cadets.gc.ca. G145
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SERVICES OFFERED WE HAUL AWAY junk cars, trucks, tractors and farm equipment. Small fee for appliances and small scrap. Drop off site 54 Backland Road, Kingston. 763-2933 or 333-9067.
SEWING JOBS DONE for ladies, gentlemen and children. Hems done on pants, dresses etc., other alterations. Call 672-2599. WANTED HOUSES TO CLEAN. Reasonable rates. References available. Call Susan at 644-9947. DAVE’S LIGHT TRUCKING & Cleaning Service, junk, garbage, construction & roofing materials, demolition, brush, trees, decks, flood clean-ups. 7 days a week. Also picking
up unwanted vehicles, U-load trailer rentals & deliveries. 653-0026.
VEHICLES WAYNE’S AUTO WORLD - In house financing. Buy, sell, lease, rent. Owner Wayne Ganong, bus. 738-6777, cell: 647-8777. www.waynesautoworldltd. com, 53 Epworth Park Road, Grand Bay-Westfield.
BUSINESS WHO’S WHO CLEANING & HOME REPAIRS Ed’s Cleaning & Home Repairs
Renovations Property Maintenance Spring/Fall Clean-up Small Tractor Service
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Phone: Roger 214-3194 Email: r101wilson@gmail.com
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.
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