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Kathleen wasn’t available to do her column this week, and since I am still kicking around Ossekeag part-time I offered to step into the breach. Funnily enough, just last week I had commented that this was the first time I really wished I was still writing Musings because of an exciting event while grocery shopping. Actually, it wasn’t during the grocery shopping, but in the aftermath that the adventure began. I was a charter member of the KenVal Co-op and continue to shop there now that it has become a Foodland store. For too many years to count I have been picking up my mother every other Tuesday afternoon and we do our biweekly grocery shopping together. This particular Tuesday was a windy rainy day and Mum and I had finished and paid for our purchases. My cart, as usual, was piled high with bags and boxes. Also as usual I guided it out of the store and “parked” it up against a large concrete pillar, that supports the overhead shelter over the entry, while I went to bring the car up to the door. Since it was a rather nasty day my mother was waiting just inside the glass doors while I got the car. Other than noting that the wind had really picked since since we went into the store, so far everything is situation normal. And then it was not . . . As I am scurrying for the car, I hear someone honking their horn, and then another someone. Curious, I turn around to see what is up. Actually what
was up, was now down, or in the process of being down . . . down the parking lot that is. There is a slight downward slope to the parking lot, but what I saw was a fully loaded cart, dropping grocery bags as it came, rolling straight for me and picking up speed! Well I may be getting old, but as David Myles says, I’m not old yet. I jumped out of the way and reached out to grab the cart as it rushed past me. Nearly hauled my arm out of the socket but I got it stopped! Meanwhile my mother has come out to grab up the escaping groceries and gets caught by the wind. Fortunately those pillars are there, or she would have been soon tumbling across the parking lot with the groceries! With some assistance from a couple of the staff (and a replacement for the eggs that were broken) the car was loaded up with both of our grocery orders and we headed home still laughing like fools. That was almost as much fun as when the power went out mid-way through our grocery shopping and the staff came with flashlights to let us finish our orders and then did a manual check-out for us. Customer service indeed! 0001
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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: Babies in the Library - Sign-up for next session. 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. Saturday, May 14 - 10:00am-4:30pm, LegoTM - imagine, build, create. Saturday, May 21 - 11:30am, Family
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blanket. Computer Lab: Available to check your e-mail, do research and use the internet. The service is free. Book a tutorial and learn basic computer skills. Free Wi-Fi. Bulletin Board: Check out what is happening in your community. Community Room Rental: West Branch Library has a spacious room offering tables, chairs and limited kitchen facilities.
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Family & Child Educator; for the Saint John Area. Must have a minimum of two year diploma with a minimum of 10 years experience in a related field or a university degree in Education, Social Work, Psychology, or related disciplines from a recognized university. An understanding of family dynamics and the necessity for working within an ecological approach to prevention and intervention that respects and values all participants is a must. Persons with knowledge of typical and atypical development would be considered a strong candidate.
The ideal candidate will demonstrate the ability to work independently and understand the collaborative approach with co-workers, families and other participating professionals. Must have computer skills at the word processing level or higher and have a valid N.B.Drivers Licence and own transportation. The successful candidate must complete the Social Development Prior Contact and Criminal Record Check before employment. Applications will be accepted until May 20, 2016 Forward to: Mrs. Charlena Keenan-Bourque Executive Director 490 Woodward Avenue Saint John, N.B. E2K 5N3 e-mail: ckeenan-bourque@facenb.ca All applicants will be reviewed and given consideration; only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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SAINT JOHN NATURALISTS’ CLUB
If you love nature and experiencing it first-hand, why not take part in the Saint John Naturalists Club’s upcoming activity? Saturday, May 14 - Getting Acquainted with the Night Sky, Curt Nason, 9:30am, Rockwood Park Interpretation Centre. Meetings, workshops and outings are open to one and all without charge, Club members or not. For more information on these activities and to confirm the details about registration, timing and location of the field trips or to learn more about the SJNC, visit: saintjohnnaturalistsclub.org or follow us on Facebook as “Nature Saint John”. 2567
STORYTELLER VISITING LOCAL LIBRARIES
TD Canadian Children’s Book Week is back May 7 to 14, 2016. As part of the week-long event celebrating Canadian children’s books and the importance of reading, storyteller Mary Ann Lippiatt
will be visiting Saint John. Mary Ann is one of 29 Canadian children’s authors, illustrators and storytellers hitting the road to bring more than 400 interactive book readings to 28,000 kids from coast to coast. Mary Ann Lippiatt's opening line is that, she began "telling tales" as a means of self-preservation in competition with her three siblings while growing up on the family farm near New Sarepta, Alberta. Her lively imagination and adventurous curiosity frequently resulted in timeout, a solitary discipline, which Mary Ann found most opportune for refining her 3-Rs of storytelling: Reconsider, Revise, Rehearse! Those early beginnings as a storyteller continued to be fostered through selfinvented play, creative resourcefulness and the sound work ethic of rural family life. After completing Grades 1-12 at the New Sarepta village school, Mary Ann pursued an Early Childhood Education, and enjoyed a 30 year career as an Early Childhood Educator and Grades K-6 Special Needs Educational Assistant. Wearing many hats as a community volunteer, Mary Ann’s anecdotes made people laugh, exotic tales created distractions from tedious
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The KC Historical & Archival Society will hold their annual plant sale on Saturday, May 21 in the parking lot behind the Hampton Courthouse, starting at 9:00am. There will be a variety of perennials, annuals, shrubs, trees and gardening curiosities. If you will be dividing your perennials, or have other extra plants of various species to donate, they would be appreciated. Please bring them to the parking lot before 9:00am on May 21. Proceeds go towards the operation of the Kings County Museum. Everyone is welcome to attend. 4020
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SPRING VARIETY CONCERT The 4th Annual Spring Variety Concert, in support of the SJ Jewish Historical Museum, will be held on Thursday, May 19 at Grace Presbyterian Church (101 Coburg Street, SJ) 7:30pm. All of the musicians are from the Saint John area. The programme includes solo performances by Mary Louise Belyea (soprano), Van Burdon (cellist), David Dow (clarinet), Claire Driscoll (piano), Christopher Lane (baritone), Calvin McDonald (baritone), and Luan Salmon (soprano) and group performances by the Harbour View High School Chorale, the Saint John Rotary Young Men's Ensemble and the Melos Trio. The Master of Ceremonies will be Robert Selby. The pieces performed will include selections by Jewish composers: traditional, classical and modern. You will be able to experience the variety of Jewish and secular music. The concert will appeal to a broad range of musical interests. The entire proceeds will be used to further the activities of the Saint John Jewish Historical Museum in the summer of 2016. Tickets for the evening are $10 and can be purchased from Board members, the Saint John Jewish Historical Museum (633-1833/ sjjhm@nbnet.nb.ca) and the Imperial Theatre Box Office (674-4100/1-800323-7469). 4059
AIR CADETS’ CEREMONIAL REVIEW 161 C.K. Beveridge Royal Canadian Air Cadet Squadron will hold its Annual Ceremonial Review at 2:00pm on Sunday, May 14 at the Bayside Middle School Gymnasium on Bayside Drive, Saint John. The Annual Ceremonial Review (ACR) is a formal parade which celebrates the accomplishments and activities of the cadet unit over the past year. Approximately 40 cadets and nine staff of 161 C.K. Beveridge Squadron will parade with a band for parents and local dignitaries, including the Squadron’s sponsor # 250 Wing of the Royal Canadian Air Force Association. Invited dignitaries will be assisting with award presentations. The reviewing Officer will be Mr. Patrick Laskey, Principal of Bayside Middle School. Light refreshments will be served. Guests should arrive by 1:30pm for a 2:00pm start. The ACR should be completed by 4:30. Public is welcome to attend. 4042
DENIS MORRIS COMMUNITY CENTRE 330 Greenhead Road, West SJ Dabber Bingo - every Wednesday evening. 5:30 - Quarter games; 7:00pm - Early Bird, Regular games and After Games. Cheapest Bingo in town, all games are in the booklets. Doors open at 4:00pm. DMCC Senior’s Club – meets every Monday at 1:30pm, Violet Matheson, President. Thursdays - 7:00pm, TOPS #NB3611. As of Sunday, May 4 the DMCC will be hosting Sunday $.25 Bingo games winner takes all every 7th game. Rentals available for all occasions, 672-1046. G044
SAINT JOHN ART CLUB The Saint John Art Club holds their monthly meetings the 3rd Thursday of each month at the NB Museum, Market Square. Meetings start at 6:30pm with a short business meeting, followed by a guest speaker. G142
LISTEN IN THE AWESOME 80’S ALWAYS MAKES FOR A GOOD PARTY! The 80’s was my decade of fun and tomfoolery. Everything was over the top, the hair was big, and the music (not all of it) was bigger and bolder and all the cool bands wore eyeliner. Having both ears pierced and wearing eyeliner when you lived in a rural community (as I did) outside of Ottawa could be tricky for a young wannabe rock star like myself. My dad wondered about me and wasn’t really excited about all my band posters that wallpapered my bedroom wall; The Cure, Platinum Blonde, KISS and Poison to name a few. Haha I loved it all! My life revolved around playing hockey, riding my Kawasaki dirt bike, playing my music which included my band Looktwice. I was the singer! I remember rushing home off the school bus, tearing down our long dirt driveway to catch “Video Hits” on my first colour TV with host Samantha Taylor (I had a crush on her) to watch my favorite video’s from the Northern Pikes,
Glass Tiger, Haywire, New Regime and Eye Eye all while playing Asteroids on my Atari game console. Life was sweet! I moved to the Saint John area over 14 years ago with my young family and my soul mate Cynthia (a Rothesay native) and with music being my lifelong and faithful companion I even helped organize with a few friends (John and Chris) an 80’s retro music festival called “Pop Goes The City” where we had iconic 80’s bands perform for the faithful including; Haywire, The Spoons, The Box and Blue Peter. There is a big 80’s party coming to Saint John on Saturday, June 25 7:00pm at the Kent Theatre on Coburg Street in the city with JACKIE SMITH & RAZORBOY (yes, that is the name of a Steely Dan song as well from their 1973 album “Countdown to Ecstasy”) with guests “AIRTITE” who are reuniting for this special night, along with openers “11th Hour”. Not being from here I
am unfamiliar with Razorboy, but the Halifax band has been around since its 1981 inception and this promises to be a razor sharp Rock ‘N’ Roll night of unbridled “Let’s Go Crazy” (RIP Prince) fun down the rabbit hole, that was the 80’s eh! The event is being billed as “Remembering the 80’s”, but who can forget it! I’ll be kick’n it in my 80’s attire! Tickets for this fun evening are available at Green Lee Show or the Imperial Theatre for cool price of only $20 (first 200 only); and $27.50 after they are gone. For more details go to the FB event page: facebook.com/events/816163868517981 /#LiveLife. 0041
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Sunday, May 15 & 29 - 7:00pm, dance with Steve & Carol in the Upper Hall. Sunday, May 22 - 7:00pm, dance with Burke & Pye in the Upper Hall. Saturday, May 14 & 28 - 3:30pm, Jed & Moe show (dance) in Pub 69. Saturday, May 14 & 21 - 9:00pm, RCL #69 & Singles dance with Party LIne in Pub 69. Saturday, May 21 & 30 - 2:00pm, dance with Donny & Delbert in Pub 69. 0015
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1:00pm-3:00pm. Food Purchase Club - clients pay for their bag of fresh produce. Call 6744335 for information. Smoking Cessation Program - call 6744335 for an appointment. Fundy Fog Chasers - meet Thursdays (6:30pm) and Saturdays (9:00am), runners and walkers welcome, no charge. Check our site on Facebook. Monthly Foot Care Clinic - 3rd Wednesday of each month, ($35 fee or covered by insurance), appointment needed 6572273. Gentle Yoga - Thursdays, 10:00am. $6 fee. Zumba - (slower pace), Mondays & Wednesdays, 10:00am. $4 fee. Pickle Ball - contact Mike 672-9566. Art Class - Tuesdays at 10:00am (goodwill offering), contact: kimmy. cookson@gmail.com. Community Garden Plots - First come, first served. $15 plus $5 key deposit. Social Development case worker on site Tuesdays 1:00-3:00pm or by appointment. Social worker/Counselling (by appointment). Two Nurse Practitioners, by appointment only. 3250
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WHAT’S HAPPENING Friday, May 13 15th Annual Fundraising Dinner & Auction for the Loch Lomond Villa Foundation. Lobster dinner, Eliminator Draw, and guest entertainer James Mullinger. Limited tickets $120 each, ($900/table of 8, $1,100/table of 10). For more info/tickets contact 643-7110, foundation@lochlomondvilla.com or visit: lochlomondvilla.com.
Symphony NB (634-8379). Celebrating Spring Breakfast, 9:00am12:00noon, Club Room, Rocmaura; sponsored by the Rocmaura Foundation. Tickets ($12/adult, $5/kids under 10), RSVP to 643-7090. Scrambled eggs, sausage/bacon, carved ham, beans, biscuits, home fries, fresh fruit, orange/ apple juice, tea/coffee. Proceeds to various programs for residents.
Saturday, May 14 Monthly Breakfast/Brunch at the Church of St. Andrew & St. David (164 Germain Street, side entrance) from 9:00am-1:00pm. Great breakfast menu, monthly surprise treat, bake table. Takeout available. $10/adults, $4/children under 10, $25/family of 4. Top Brass Gala Ball, presented by Symphony NB, at the Marco Polo Cruise Terminal, 111 Water St, SJ, 7:30pm12:30am. Ballroom, latin, jive and twostep dancing. Casino for fun, silent auction and special guests. Cash bar and tasty hors-d’oeuvres. For tickets ($85)
Sunday, May 15 Knights of Columbus #6770 Breakfast 9:00am-1:00pm at the Assumption Centre (Chapel Street West). $7/adults, $3/children. Proceeds support local nonprofit groups. Live Auction at St. Luke’s Church Hall, corner of Metcalf Street and Lansdowne Ave in support of the church Capital Campaign, "Moving Onward - St. Luke’s Revival"! Viewing 4.30pm, auction at 6:00 with Auctioneer, Charlie Palk. Cash, debit and credit cards accepted.
Monday, May 16 Spring Dessert Musicale, presented by the SJ Chorale, 7:00pm at St. Mark’s Church (Greendale). Featuring guest clarinetist David Dow with the choral music of Fauré, Spirituals, Benedictions, and from ‘The Lion King’ and ‘The Sound of Music’. $15 (at the door). Tuesday, May 17 “Folkalizing”, presented by the Carleton Choristers 7:30pm at the Grace Presbyterian Church (101 Coburg Street). Tickets ($12) are available at the door or from chorister members. Tuesday Treats at Church of St. John Baptist (Mission Church) St. Clements, 819 Millidge Avenue, 12:00noon-1:00pm. Times of the Legendary Francoise-Marie Jacquelin, Madame LaTour, shared by Catharine MacDonald. Light lunch with us or bring your own. Tea, coffee, and cookies. 633-5055. Wednesday, May 18 Friends of Hospice Play Cards
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WHAT’S HAPPENING Luncheon. 12:00noon-4:00pm at St. Joachim’s Church, SJ. Tickets ($12/ person) can be purchased through Leotta Almon at 696-4487. For more info on Bobby’s Hospice: hospicesj.ca or 6325593. Loyalist Day Ceremony in the Atrium starting at 10:30am with a Band concert, the Loyalist Day proclamation and cake cutting. 21-gun salute at 12:00noon. Free admission to NB Museum. For more info 632-3485.
Thursday, May 19 Celebrating the 200th Anniversary of the 1st NB Steamboat at the Macdonald Consolidated School in Kingston at 7:00pm. School and heritage choirs presenting 1816 period music and costumes. Also featured music on 1785 vintage church organ. Reception to follow. Freewill offering. Friday, May 20 16 Annual Senior Wellness Fair, 12:30-3:30pm at the Loch Lomond Villa, th
Simonds Lions Auditorium. Learn about safe & healthy living from over 30 exhibitors. Free admission, parking, refreshments, & door prizes. Music by Delbert. Call 648-6056 for more information. All welcome.
Saturday, May 21 Model Train Show, at LBR, 9:00am3:00pm. Many operating layouts from the Maritimes and New England States, plus railroad displays and new/used sale tables. $5/adults, $2/children 5-11, $15/ family. Part of Port City Rails 2016, a 4-day model railroad convention in SJ. National Fiddle Day Celebration, 7:00pm in the Apohaqui Rec Centre (Jones Memorial Park Road, Apohaqui). All fiddlers and the public invited. Admission - donation at the door. Canteen on site. Bring your fiddle and make this an event to remember. Info 433-2460. Monday, May 23 2 Annual Victoria Day Flea Market, nd
hosted by Villa Madonna, 8:00am1:00pm. Also enjoy a Villa’s famous Grilled Hot Dog Combo, $3. Donated items can be dropped off to Villa Madonna, 115 Villa Madonna Road, Rothesay 9:00am3:00pm. 849-5125. No computers, printers or clothing. Visit: villamadonna.ca.
Tuesday, May 24 Tuesday Treats at Church of St. John Baptist (Mission Church) St. Clements, 819 Millidge Avenue, 12:00noon-1:00pm. Music to Your Ears - selections on our fine pipe organ by Mrs. Norma Blanchet. Light lunch with us or bring your own. Tea, coffee, and cookies. 633-5055. Thursday, May 26 SJ Art Club monthly meeting 6:30pm, NB Museum, Market Square. Short business meeting followed by special guest, Museum curator of Cultural History & Art, Peter Laroque will be critiquing members’ art (2pcs/member max). Public is invited to attend, new members welcome. 849-7119.
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DONATION TO CMHA The Medicine Shoppe Pharmacy, Grand Bay-Westfield recognized Mental Health Month by donating $1000 to the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA), Saint John Chapter. The Medicine Shoppe has
a "tube and token" program where customers can purchase a token for the tube as a donation to CMHA. Thanks to all who have donated to help the CMHA for local programs. 4064
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MCLEOD/MACLEOD REUNION 2016 A reunion of descendants of William McLeod I, soldier turned settler is planned for Saturday, July 23 at the Penobsquis Community Centre (Penobsquis Loop Road), Penobsquis starting at 10:00am. Your cousins want to see you and they’re coming from near and far. Lots to see and do: Snacks from noon until 2:00pm; Tea, coffee, water all day; Pig roast with all the fixin’s at 4:00pm; Find out about our pioneering men and women, statesmen and war heroes through displays including our history, tartans, photos, maps and family tree wall charts; Playground area available. Clan Macleod/Mcleod History, 2016 Edition will be available soon. Preorders of the history and registration for the reunion required by Wednesday, June 15. Information, registration forms for the event and order forms for the 2016 History available by contacting: Donna Murray 433-3298 or Ella McLeod 4335314 or ask to join the McLeod Family Reunion Facebook group. 4053
Mark your calendars Sunday, May 15th 2016 12:00 - 4:00pm MADD Saint John and Area Chapter have teamed up with the wonderful folks at The Maritime Opportunity Centre, 1216 Sand Cove Road We will be hosting a family fun day fundraiser. ~The day will consist of fun and games for the kids like face painting, a bouncy castle, & more ~A BBQ, Car Wash, Bottle Drive, and Large LIVE AUCTION. ~K100 will be on site this day and broad-casting live on location! ~The MADD Mobile will be present, so the kids can get up close and personal with our fatal vision goggles. We will have lots of fun and prizes
But we need your help! You can help in any of the following ways: 1)Donate an item to be featured in our LIVE auction 2)Volunteer 3)Monetary donations - receipts will be issued in June 2016 4)Assist with advertising
If you would like to be a part of this event or to pre-register for the 11th Annual Strides for Change Walk happening June 4th 2016 at Rockwood, please contact the MADD Office at 672-6188. For Silent Auction donations feel free to call Gina, Chapter President, 654-8215 (Cell).
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GONE FISHING THE SHAD ARE COMING! In the latter half of May an annual migration of Gaspereaux (also called Alewife) and then American Shad takes place in the Saint John River system. These two fish are members of the herring family and are key members of the food chain for many other species in our rivers and oceans. Countless numbers of these silver fish will be able to be seen in many rivers and streams as they may their way upriver to spawn. The American Shad is a fish enjoyed by many New Brunswickers. Weighing between 3 and 8 lbs they are very oily and bony with a delicate flavour when cooked. Today the roe harvested from female Shad is considered a delicacy in many high end kitchens. Fishing for Shad is an amazing experience, though with a bit of a learning curve. For their size the Shad put up an enormous fight when hooked, often jumping out of the water several times and can be a challenge to land. Shad have very soft mouths, so if an angler retrieves a hooked shad with too much force, the hook will tear through and the fish will be lost. To fish for Shad many people use lures called Shad darts, while others use a small colourful weighted jig head with a little soft plastic grub added to it. A third option is sinking Shad flies which are very popular in places like Salmon River up near Chipman. This year I have added a few new lures to my tackle box in hopes they turn into a new secret prized Shad lure! Like with
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any fishing, experimenting is not only key, but also helps in the enjoyment when you discover something that works! When you fish Shad, you want your lure to be down near the bottom of the river and you want to make it dance. The more movement you can put into your lure, the more likely a Shad will attack it. I have anchored my kayak above a school of Shad before in crystal clear water and watched as they swim by a lure that is still, but the moment it starts to move, their attention perks up! Cast your lure across the current of a river, and once it hits the bottom, start bouncing it along the rocks rapidly as you retrieve it. Once a Shad hits, make sure your drag is set to a light enough setting so that it can run but have to exert some energy to do so. After a few minutes retrieve the fish in if you can, and get a net ready. If you try to lift a Shad out with your line you may just lose the fish! 0034
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AROUND & ABOUT WALK N’ TALKS SEASON IS ALMOST HERE! On the last day of May, the 39th season of Walks n’ Talks will begin in the city and surrounding communities. I never imagined when I began this program as a city employee in 1978 it would still be going on 39 years later. It’s been a lot of fun, and no one has learned more about this community than I have through interviews with people who have lived in the neighbourhoods we’ve walked. This is especially so when I have been able to convince them they could do the sharing, and I’ve done a lot of that for the upcoming series. This will be the subject of my columns for the next three or four issues, and I hope when you read what is going to happen you will decide to come along on one or more of the walks. The flyer with a complete schedule will come out later in the month, and you can get one by contacting me at gosswalk@nbnet. nb.ca. This is a glimpse of what it will contain that will cover what will happen
for the first few walks of the three month program. This (*mostly*) Tuesday Night Series features 1.5 and 2 to 3 km walks, based on research done through archival sources, and with those who have lived or currently live in the areas walked. The walks are free as sponsors pick up the cost of promotion, research, delivery etc. If wet on the night of the walk, it is held the next evening and to check if a walk is on, call 672-8601 about one hour before the stated walk time. All walkers come at their own risk, as it is impossible to guarantee conditions on terrain that will vary from day to day and place to place. Walks until the middle of June: May 31 - 7:15, Sea, Salt and Mud Sailors and Soldiers of Fernhill: Meet at Fernhill Cemetery, 200 Westmorland Road. Guest commentator is Harold E. Wright. June 07 - 7:15, They Walked King Street: Meet at Barbour’s General Store
plaza. See and hear characters who walked King Street from 1783- 2016. June 14 - 7:15, Pleasant night on Mount Pleasant: Meet at the Horticultural Garden north gate at Rocky Terrace. Guest commentator, Douglas Black. Facts, folklore, beautiful scenery and stunning architecture of Saint John’s first subdivision. June 21 - 6:30*- Behind the scenes at Market Square: (Note Time Change) Meet at Hooper’s Timepiece, St. Patrick Street. Commentator is Stephany Peterson of the Hardman Group. You can’t get more inside Market Square than you will on this tour. No rain date. 0004 David Goss Local Historian & West Sider
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To raise funds for Nursing Home Residents Prepared by Red Seal Chef Second Thursday of each Month at 6 PM. The Church of Saint John & St. Stephen Home Inc. 130 University Avenue. Saint John
May 12th Tomato Vegetable Soup Prime Rib Au Jus Duchess Potatoes Vegetable Medley Fresh Baked Dinner Roll
Frozen Lemon Meringue Torte Tea & Coffee
Be prepared for a great night of music with performers such as: Randy Vail Karen Jonah-Brown & Joyce Gray Dennis & Ellec Molloy Onil Frigault Steve Wallace Emily Parks Debbie Connell Marie Short Benson Sisters Portion of proceeds going to local Fire Departments Refreshments at intermission Sponsored by Apohaqui/Norton/Kings Kirk United Church Pastoral Charge
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LETTER TO THE EDITOR Heartfelt thanks to Community Living volunteers “Volunteering is the ultimate exercise in democracy. You vote in elections once a year, but when you volunteer, you vote every day about the kind of community you want to live in.” This powerful quote by Marjorie Moore strikes at the heart of how important volunteers are to us here at the New Brunswick Association for Community Living (NBACL). Each year, dedicated volunteers from every corner of this great province contribute their time, talents, knowledge and experience to change lives and communities for children and adults with an intellectual disability and their families. Be it youth who want to make their schools more inclusive by volunteering as a best buddy, or our long standing board and committee members, our volunteers deserve the highest praise for their contributions. Whether it was donating to Syrian families through the Restore Hope clothing drive, or volunteering as a personal mentor to support a high‐school student with an intellectual disability to find employment, your actions showed the world that New Brunswick is indeed the home of inclusive, welcoming and resilient communities. It is the place where diversity is valued and where all are welcome to participate fully in every aspect of our communities. On behalf of the NBACL, thank you to everyone who devotes themselves to the community living cause to ensure that people of all abilities are included in our child care centres, schools, colleges and universities, our workplaces and our communities. And finally, a big “thank you” to the many organizations which welcome people with a disability as volunteers so that they also have the opportunity to become meaningful contributors to their communities. Dianne Cormier‐Northrup President, New Brunswick Association for Community Living. 4043
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of the Canadian Cancer Society. They are anticipating over 150 students to participate in this year's event as well as over 20 Survivors for the survivor lap. In the lead up to the Friday, May 13 event Cooke Aquaculture and the HVHS Wellness Week committee are hosting a BBQ at lunch. All proceeds from the BBQ will go to the Relay. Cooke Aquaculture will be donating BBQ Maple Salmon skewers. The HVHS Student Teacher community have been participating in monthly Wellness week activities from cool coloring, yoga, zumba, trivia, free thought seminars to special professional guest presentations. 4050
SIMONDS HIGH CLASS OF ‘61 REUNION Graduates and classmates of Simonds Regional High School's Class of 1961 will be gathering on July 15 & 16 to celebrate a special milestone, their 55th Class Reunion. The event starts on Friday evening at 7:00pm with a meet and greet at our old school on Bayside Drive, in the old gymnasium. Registration (in advance) is $25. A class picture is to be taken and these will be available Saturday evening at a cost of $15. A dinner and dance will be held on Saturday evening, at a cost of $35/person (in advance) at St. Joseph's Church Hall 4347 Loch Lomond Road, just past the airport. Graduates, classmates and guests can register by calling Joan (Fairweather) Lawrence 849-1930 or June (Stephenson) Garnett 847-7889. 4057
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. At the Centre: Just Dance offers Jazz, Tap, Hip-Hop, Lyrical, and Cabaret to its competitive dancers. We are very excited to head to Moncton for the
RELAY FOR LIFE AT HVHS Harbour View High School is hosting its 10th annual Relay for Life in support
View Dance Challenge and Saint John's Take the Stage competitions this Spring and Summer. We are very excited to be competing as a new dance studio and would like to welcome new dancers for tryouts this Summer and Fall 2016. For more information please email Kate Adair at: justdance_sj@hotmail.com. 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
MARCO POLO QUILTERS’ GUILD The Marco Polo Quilting Guild (MPQG) welcomes all those interested in quilting, whether they are beginners or experienced quilters. Join us from September-June at St. Columba Church (1454 Manawagonish Road, SJ West) on the first Wednesday of every month (7:009:00pm, doors open at 6:00) and every Thursday morning (10:00am-2:00pm). Bring a friend, enjoy the programs, take a workshop and learn a most enjoyable, relaxing and time-honoured skill. For more info: sites.google.com/site/ marcopoloquiltersguild/home. G047
Alzheimer Cafe
Making More Memories Held monthly on the last Sunday of each month 2-4pm at St. Mark’s Church, 50 Dexter Drive, West Saint John
Education and support services for those living with dementia, their loved ones and caregivers. Health care professionals are on-hand to answer questions and offer advice with volunteers providing information, entertainment and activities.
For more information contact Ed Sullivan at 672-5286 sulli@nb.sympatico.ca
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LIVE WELL CREATING HEALTHY, GROWING RELATIONSHIPS Author and motivational speaker, Earnie Larsen, described relationships as “the riskiest business you will ever get into because you are totally dependent on the other person playing fair.” The three most common ways partners do not play fair is when there are lies, secrets, and silence. Even “little white lies,” or lies told to prevent conflict, hurt feelings or only giving partial answers are ways trust is destroyed. Trust, the cornerstone of healthy relationships, is not easily repaired once broken. Keeping secrets is harmful because either there is something wrong with the behavior or there is a lack of trust. However, it is important to note that sometimes a partner keeps secrets as part of their safety plan in cases of domestic abuse. Silence is a killer of relationships when we fail to speak up for ourselves, as we can end up harboring resentment or using the silent treatment to punish for a real or perceived injustice. When issues are not resolved, hurt, misunderstanding
and/or anger is pushed down only to be resurrected at a later time and it becomes the time that never ends. Earnie Larsen described three positions one can be in with regards to a relationship: in, out, or stuck in wait. To be “in” a relationship, there are shared goals, vision, and agreements on who will do what. Partners function like a team of oxen pulling a load and sharing burdens. When one is “out” of a relationship, they do not continue to emotionally invest in the partnership. This includes letting go of anger or seeking retaliation for wrongs incurred; just as love is a bond between people, so, too, is anger and resentment. Therefore, work at releasing negative feelings so they are not carried into a new partnership. Of the three positions, “stuck in wait” can be the most painful because one hopes the partner will change or a behavior will either start or stop. But “wait” is a very painful place to be because feelings are often buoyed only to be dashed a
short time later when the change is not sustained. I often use an analogy to describe the “wait” position; it is like an individual straddling a fence. One foot is rooted in the history of the partnership and though it might be miserable, it is familiar misery and one knows what to expect. The other foot is pointed toward the future full of possibilities, yet fearful and exciting. Sadly, the picket on the fence is not too comfortable and eventually one has to move. Engaging a professional counsellor can help individuals consider outcomes for either decision and assist him/her in choosing a solution that works best for them while also giving consideration to consequences for how a decision might affect the family. Judy Urquhart MSW, RSW 0008 Gentle Path, Executive Diretor
CentraCare Reunion When: Saturday, May 28th Where: Assumption Centre - Chapel St., W. Time: 12-4pm All present and former employees, of any capacity including security, casuals and summer students, are invited to attend. Sandwiches, sweets, pop, coffee and tea will be available at NO CHARGE. There will also be a number of DOOR PRIZES drawn. There are still pewter “CentraCare” ornaments available for purchase @ $15 ea. For more information, please contact: Mary Jane Anderson @ 633-9513 or Kathy Palmer @ 333-4233 May 10th - May 23rd, 2016
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BETA SIGMA PHI “LADY OF THE YEAR”
Saint John City Council, Beta Sigma Phi honored Ann Barrett as Lady of the Year at this year's annual Founder's Day held on April 25. Ann, a retired teacher and lifelong resident of the city, volunteered with professional committees and organizations throughout her career and continues to serve others through her dedication to various community groups. Ann's contributions have had a powerful and positive impact in our city. 4061
PIC OF THE MONTH WINNER Congratulations to David Taylor, from Sussex, who submitted this photo of one of the first blooms of spring, Pussy Willows, to our “Pic of the Month” contest for April. David has won a Movie Pass (for two, including drinks & popcorn), compliments of Ossekeag Publishing. (Please note: Vouchers must be picked up within 30 days.)
The theme for May is “May Showers”. No people or pets please, digital copies only and photos should be horizontal (landscape) not vertical (portrait) as the vertical orientation does not work with our publication layout. Submissions are to be emailed to editorial@ossekeag.ca and must be received by the 25 of each month. Happy shooting!! 0037 th
L-r: Wendy Cornfield and Ann Barrett
Renforth Wharf Day - July 16, 2016
Last year we had our first Community celebration in a long time, in the old Village of Renforth. Do you remember the days of the Renforth Regatta? About a dozen individuals and organizations banded together to do an open house event along the Renforth Shore Road. There were free pony rides, bouncy castles, balloon animals and face painting for kids and tours of facilities and other demonstrations and music for all ages.
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This year we are expanding the day, thanks to the Lions club, and offering a BBQ Dinner and Dance with live entertainment at the Bill Mcguire Centre. The event will be a fun day for the whole family, from 11:00am - 11:00pm. We are planning many more booths and vendors this time, including fire, police, boat rides, K9 demo, magic show, crafts, more live music and much more still in the works. If you have something that you think might fit into this special day please give us a call. We are interested in food vendors and things that have to do with water sports particularly. We are also looking for a few more sponsors for some of the items. If interested in getting your local business name out there please call us as well. Your sponsorship will come with a sign that has your company name and the event you are sponsoring. See you all on July 16th at the Renforth Wharf. Eric Phinney - Coordinator
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IN THE GARDEN NO TIME LIKE THE PRESENT! Now that the Lily family is showing signs of life there is an urgent need to assist in their survival; the dreaded Red Lily beetle will be on the march as soon as the word is out and since they procreate at the most alarming rate we need to be ready with spray bottles loaded with one Tablespoon of dish soap to one litre of water. Daily spraying is vital, last year a huge patch of lilies was totally destroyed in a matter of days, having increased their numbers, the Red Devils actually moved on to the gardener’s potato patch and did a very nasty number there before they were stopped. The deer herd is also on the rampage, after the winter’s lean pickings, they are ready and able to devastate our gardens and we need to be on the defensive. A seven or eight foot fence will look after the vegetable patch and though some folk have had success with an electric fence, there are no guarantees, an
unexpected power cut and it seems that personal invitations have been handed out; there are also many tales of stalwart deer who considered it worth a quick ‘jolt’ to feast on a well stocked garden. For the flower gardener there are happily several options; inexpensive homemade sprays are really quite effective, the rule of thumb seems to be to combine evil smells with revolting tastes, a tablespoon each of Murphy’s Oil soap and Listerine in a litre of water; one part Ammonia to nine parts water; Garlic/soap/oil mixtures all work fairly well and the addition of a beaten egg to any of these will cause the application to stick to the leaves so well that a fairly heavy rain will not be able to wash them off. Needless to say, these potions tend to render the garden less fragrant than it should be, but it does save the plants. Other less pungent systems also work; lines strung between poles with CD’s, tin plates, strips
of white cloth or even white plastic bags that catch the wind will scare off the marauders, however these can be quite unsightly, (take a look at my hideous fence and you will see what I mean). None the less, once the bushes and plants are in bloom the deer scarers do tend to fade from sight and the beauty of the garden becomes the focus for us. Which leads me to the joys of the spring garden, at last the Daffodils, Crocus, Primula and Scilla are fully in bloom and soon will be joined by the m u l t i coloured Tulips; all a wonderful reminder to me of the Resurrection! Soak up the beauty now to reflect on when you are away from the garden. Betty Kennett, Blessings. 0045 Resident Green Thumb
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FACE CANCER WITH CONFIDENCE Look Good, Feel Better workshops are held on the third Monday of each month. 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. Date
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DAY OF GIVING SUPPORTS SCHOOL Sobeys Atlantic Foodland and Co‐op stores give back both home and abroad. Each year, Atlantic Canada’s Foodland and participating Co‐op store leaders attend a conference in which they also celebrate the community leadership accomplishments of their store teams. This year, the store leaders decided to take that community involvement international, creating a Day of Giving, during which the 180 conference participants fixed up a local school in Dominican Republic that was in desperate need of repair. As the only school in the area in the heart of Bavaro, Dominican Republic, the building houses over 500 students. The physical structure of the school was in poor shape, with crumbling walls, peeling paint and leaking washrooms. To ensure they were going to have the biggest impact, they hired a local contractor to identify the school’s needs prior to their arrival, and then spent the day as a team addressing the priority areas. They installed new ceiling fans, completed plumbing projects, fixed holes, and repaired and painted walls. One thing that the group took notice of upon first arriving at the school though, was that there was no playground. Knowing how
important play is to children and to a healthy mind, they quickly came to the decision to raise funds to purchase a playground structure so the students would have a space to play every day. Donating personal funds, the team raised over $2,500 for the playground. Knowing they were able to do even more for the kids added to the sense of pride and gratitude the team had for participating in the day. 4017
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61 Elgin Street (behind the Lorne School) Sundays - 2:00-5:00pm, weekly Bingo.
Mondays - the North End Golden Oldies Seniors’ Club meet the second Monday of each month. For more information contact Joan at 634-7206. Wednesdays - 7:00pm, the MillidgevilleNorth Lions’ Club meet first second & fourth Wednesday of each month. Hall Rentals - contact the Lions Club regarding renting space for your event. New members are welcome. For more information contact 693-8501. G123
SJ/KV NEWCOMERS' CLUB
The Saint John/Kennebecasis Valley Newcomers’ Club is open to women who have moved to the Greater Saint John area within the last three years. Join the group for social activities and to meet new friends. We hold weekly Bridge (all levels welcome), monthly Coffee Socials, Ladies Who Lunch and Book Club, as well as other memberinterest driven activities such as walking, skiing, movie nights, Moms & Tots, etc. For more information, see our blog at: sjkvnewcomers.blogspot.com or contact us at: sjkvnewcomersclub@ gmail.com. G112
Volunteers Needed For Bobby’s Hospice
Join our team of over 60 volunteers who work with our nursing staff to deliver quality care and support to people in our community who are facing the end of life journey. Fall Session: Application Due:
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ASK THE CHEF THE MAKING OF A BBQ SAUCE Colin Sifton here again from Holly’s Restaurant and Catering with another answer to your question. Spring is here and I just pulled out my barbecue and thought it would be nice to make my own sauce this summer. I started looking at my cook books and I found a few that I thought I would try. This is where I started. Barbecue or cooking over an open flame has been around since the discovery of fire. The use of a sauce being brushed on meat did not start until the 17th century in America. 7As this fad continued each state started trying different versions of their own sauce and concoction give a real regionally to barbecue sauce. Most barbecue sauce consists of the same ingredients, a base. Here is the base that I use and from here I will explain how it can evolve into whatever you want to create. I start with the following. Ingredients: 1/2 cup ketchup; 2 tablespoons brown sugar; 2 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce; 1 Tbsp cider
vinegar; 1 dash hot pepper sauce (Tabasco); 1 tsp garlic powder; 1/4 tsp mustard powder; 1/4 tsp salt. Directions: In a small saucepan over medium heat, stir together the ketchup, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, vinegar, hot pepper sauce, garlic powder, mustard powder, and salt. Bring to a simmer, then remove from heat and allow to cool slightly before brushing on your favourite meat. If it is chunky and you want to preserve it for later, you can puree it and place in a bottle in you fridge. Now from here we can get creative. Let's start with heat. You can use several different items, like jalapeño peppers or cayenne pepper to increase the heat in your barbecue sauce. Remember to let your sauce sit before adding more. Adding heat increases a lot as it cooks and often people add too much at first because the heat just wasn’t there, and now it is. If you add too much heat, you can cool it a bit with my next suggested ingredient, fruit.
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Add different types of fruit give your barbecue sauce a new flavour. Pineapple, apples, oranges are just a few suggestions, but if you have fruit that starts to brown, like peaches that no one is going to eat, add it to your barbecue sauce. It would be part of the simmering process above. My last suggestion is alcohol. Remember that alcohol burns off when it comes to a boil so this will still be safe for your kids. Some flavours in alcohol can bring out flavours you did not know were there. In the south they use bourbon or whiskey. Wine, rum and gin all come from natural products and the flavours when cooked will surprise you. Again this is one of those items that is easy to make your own. A living recipe that can change once you have a base Colin Sifton to work with. 0040 Owner/Chef, Holly’s Restaurant
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