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AROUND & ABOUT WALKING & CYCLING ON THE WEST SIDE I have been a lifetime walker and almost a lifetime cyclist. I am sure looking forward to another season that will allow both pursuits to be followed. Until I was 20, the Goss family did not have a car, so if we wanted to get somewhere, we walked. At that time, West Saint John was a community unto itself. We did not need a car to go to the barber, or the grocer, or the shoe repair shop, they were all close by. There was also a hardware store just 15 minutes walk away. My first bicycle came from that store, Emmerson Bros and Dad & I walked over to pick it out. However, it seemed like a fool’s errand at the time, as he told me once I selected what I would like that he couldn’t afford to get me a bike just then, but in case he came into some money, he wanted to know what I liked. A few days later, it was delivered. As I watched the delivery man wheel it up
the yard, when he knocked on our door Dad pretended the bike wasn’t for me, that there must have been a mistake and he should take it back. That was Dad’s sense of humour, a tremendous teaser! I just about leaped out the 2nd floor shed window when he finally admitted it was my bike; and the very one I’d picked out. It was a CCM, lighter and racier than many of the other models I’d seen, some of them balloon tired. Remember how comfortable they were to ride, but also, they required a lot of pedal effort as they were heavy. I didn’t know it then, but now I realize that CCM bicycle I’d gotten was a prototype for the multigeared cycles that would follow in a year or two. They would have three gears and would be quite an improvement on the single speed models that had reigned since the so called safety bike with pneumatic tires became the standard in the early 1900’s. I enjoyed cycling so much that for about 5 years in the early part of this century, I actually led bike tours for
people over 50. But now, I am content to just go out on my own. I still lead walking tours, and this month, the first of the Tuesday night Walk n’ Talk events planned for the summer months will be held. There are also Saturday walks at Martello Tower and New River Beach Provincial Park and Sunday night walks at Fernhill Cemetery. I expect some of these will show up in The Tides’ What’s Happening columns, so be on the lookout for them. For a full schedule, you can pick one up at a local tourist bureau, library branches, or email me: gosswalk@nbnet. nb.ca, and I will send it out to you e l e c t r o n i c a l l y. 0004
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ASK THE CHEF HOME MADE FRIES Colin Sifton here again with an answer to your question. This week I received a question about french fries. I’ve tried to make my own homemade french fries but they never come out like ones from stores or restaurants. What am I doing wrong? The answer is you are not doing anything wrong. You will never be able to reproduce the frozen french fries you buy in a store. The ones used in restaurants are all from the same producers as your local grocery store, they just come in a larger package. There are three major producers of french fries in North America and two are from the Maritimes - McCains and Cavendish. They have shoestring, crinkle cut, 7/16th, skin on, skin off, crispy fry, and the list goes on and on. If you look at the ingredients on the bag you will notice it contains more than just potato, oil and salt; yet the ones
you make at home are just that. All processed food contains preservatives and additives, but at home you are not going to add any of these. Some frozen french fries often have potato starch added to the outside to make the outside crispy. This is the first reason of the difference. Second reason is that restaurants always use deep fryers, cooking from frozen to done in just over a minute. Cooking in your oven or in a smaller amount of oil in a pan you can’t expect to get a similar product. Now if you do have a deep fryer and are cutting your own fries you still will not get the same product. The reason why is the potatoes you are using are raw and the frozen ones are just frozen, already cooked. Now I love home-cut fries. All I do is cut battons of potatoes, leaving the skins on. Toss in a bowl with salt, pepper and olive oil until the battons are well coated. Place on an oiled baking sheet and cook at 350 degrees for 20 minutes. I will check them after about
10 minutes and give them a flip. Near the end or just before eating, I will put the oven on broil at 500 degrees just to give them that final crisp for a minute or so. Sometimes I might add some herbs or cajun spice. A batton is one cm by one cm and as long as the potato. You can make them bigger or smaller if you wish. Smaller will be crispier and larger with be less. I would take home-cut fries any day over frozen store bought fries. I can pronounce everything that the fries contain and I know the items I am adding. It may seem like it takes longer, but in the end you should enjoy what you are eating and not just be satisfied. Take the time and enjoy the difference. 0040
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& Delbert in the afternoon, lower bar; Singles dance with Hooked on Country in the evening, upper bar. Sunday, May 17: 7:00pm, dance to music of Burke & Pye in the upper bar, $6. Sunday, May 24: 7:00pm, dance to music of Steve & Carol in the upper bar, $6. Sunday, May 31: 7:00pm, dance to music of WCR Country, upper lounge, $6. 0015
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IN THE GARDEN SPRING HAS COME Rejoice! Spring has come.... and with it all the clean up jobs! First order of the day is to gather up all the twigs and branches that were blown down by the fierce winter winds; this will clear the lawns of debris that might easily cause damage or accidents when mowing starts. Writing about mowing reminds me that it’s never too early to do maintenance on the mowers, for the grass grows quickly and one needs the equipment ready to roll. After picking up all the pruning that Mother Nature has done with the wild winds, this is a great time to get out the loppers and pruners and tidy up the loose ends, a good sharp slice where branches were broken helps to ward off possible insect infestations that can occur on jagged splits and before the leaves come out is a golden opportunity to prune bushes and trees into a desirable shape; every growing plant needs to have enough space and light to become the best that it
can be. Cutting out crowded branches and ones that cross or rub on each other will ultimately reward the gardener with a first class end product and in the case of fruit trees, a bumper harvest. Quality versus quantity! Roses benefit from a close inspection and a good pair of secateurs; any discoloured sections should be removed and broken ends snipped off before the leaves develop. Sadly, we still have a major problem with the deer, but there are a few steps we can take to guard our precious plantings; one part ammonia to nine parts water with a splash of dish detergent and oil is a fairly reliable deterrent and basically any distasteful and/or smelly concoction seems to work moderately well. The addition of a well-beaten egg helps to stick the application to the plants and indeed is somewhat waterproof, so your efforts are fairly long lasting. Not for the edibles though, these need an eight foot fence (remember to close the gate when you leave!) There was a time
BENEFIT FOR HOPE CYR A Benefit for Hope Cyr will be held on Saturday, May 30 at St. Joachim’s Church Hall (Loch Lomond Road) starting at 7:00pm, with a silent auction and dance. Hope has been diagnosed with stage 4 Follicular Lymphoma and proceeds from this event will go to assist with medical costs. All welcome. 3493
The Kings County Historical & Archival Society, Inc will be selling tickets on a quilt as a fundraiser for the Kings County Museum, and their ongoing projects, etc. The quilt is queen sized, about 88” x 100”, and features a variety of birdhouses in the pattern.
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when electric fences did a good job, but I understand the beasties are now wearing rubber boots and penetrate such fences with ease... Now is a great time of year to do a major job of edging, (quite frankly it is hazardous to be digging in flower beds until the plants have had a good chance to emerge, many a treasure has been unwittingly dug up by a too eager gardener who forgot where things were planted). A good clean cut with the half moon type edger around the borders, with the turf removed and the loose soil raked up away from the edge gives the impression of a well tended bed with the minimum of labour. Now the gardening can begin! Enjoy the new season, Blessings. 0038
Tickets are available for sale at the Kings County Museum in Hampton (832-6009), and also available from society members. 3484
THINKING OF YOU WELL WISHES The “thinking of you-well wishes” service offers an easy way for family and friends to stay in touch with patients at Horizon Health Network hospitals. This free service is provided by Volunteer Resources and encourages people to visit Horizon’s website and send an email message to a patient at any Horizon hospital. The “thinking of you-well wishes” are emailed to the Volunteer Resources Department, printed out onto cheerful stationary and hand delivered to the patient by a friendly volunteer. Since January 2015, over 128 notes have been shared with patients, helping to brighten their day. This service allows family and friends from anywhere around the world to connect with a patient and truly illustrates Horizon’s commitment to patient and family centred care. Visit Horizon’s website to send a message or for more details: en.horizonnb.ca (under Patients & Visitors - Visitor Information). 3478
LISTEN IN BOB DYLAN TRIBUTE IN ROTHESAY Bob Dylan (Born Robert Allen Zimmerman, May 24, 1941) has always been a mystery to me. His life and music is the stuff of folk-legends, dusty dirt roads and train riding troubadours. A highly intelligent character and poetic songwriting genius, Dylan has always kept us transfixed on his every move both musically and personally. At times I often wonder what is real and what he wants us to believe is real. One thing has remained true throughout the decades since Dylan first appeared onto the scene and into our consciousness. Dylan and his music are timeless, poetic, compelling, contradictory and always relevant! Dylan on film has even helped fuel the mythical multi dimensional man they call “Bob Dylan”. A few stand out must see movies and documentary films you need to watch are; “No
Direction Home” “I’m Not There” and the stranger journey of the “Ballad of AJ Weberman”. AJ Weberman is known for popularizing (if you can say that) the terms “garbology” and "Dylanology”. This film needs to be seen to be believed. Here is the trailer for it at the bottom of this article. The “Dylan Birthday bash” is the brainchild of local folk troubadour Brent Mason and some of his musical friends. It has become a very much anticipated show where casual Dylan fans, BD fanatics and local music scene-goers get together to celebrate the man’s birthday (Dylan turns 74 years young) and of course the music. This year’s event features the music from his 1975 album “Blood on the Tracks”. Each performer on the bill performs a song from this landmark album and the list of artists participating is impressive to say the least. The artists included in the festivities are – Bill Preeper, Clinton Charlton, Brent Mason Band, Grant
Heckman, Debbie Adshade, Marissa Sollows, Mckayla Arseneau, Mike Biggar, Mike Peters and Sandy Mackay. The show takes place Saturday, May 23 (8:00pm) in the Valley at the Barrel’s Head Gastropub and Wine bar. Tickets are only $10 and I encourage you to get them in advance at the venue or at Backstreet Records on Germain Street in Uptown Saint John. “It's the words, the achingly beautiful words!” Brent Mason say’s in answering why people seem so fascinated by Dylan. I’ll be there! Get some friends together and lets make a night of it! #TheTimesTheyAreaChangin. 0041
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DIRECTOR’S NOTES KICK BACK AND HAVE SOME FUN It has been one heck of a long hard winter, and I for one feel like I deserve to just kick back and have some fun: not too much thinking, lots of laughs, caught up in the moment type fun. Everyone at the Imperial has been looking forward all year to a show that is all that fun and more. Timber is modern cirque meets lumberjack contest with great live music and old-school slapstick liberally mixed in. Having toured all over the world, from London’s Southbank Centre to Tennessee’s Dollywood, Cirque Alfonse brings this show to Saint John on May 27. One of the mixed blessings of my job is that I get to see a lot of shows. Sometimes it seems like nothing is exciting any more. Timber is the first show in years that has made me actually hold my breath and even literally jump out of my seat a few times. Why? Because this is real on-the-edge-ofyour-seat circus stuff. It’s got guys jumping
over whipsaws, ax juggling and elderly grandpa leaping off the outhouse roof, all with sharp implements and no nets. Cirque Alfonse is a real family troupe from the village of Saint-Alphonse-Rodriguez, Quebec. Members of the company have performed with Cirque du Soleil, Cirkus Cirkor and other internationally renowned companies, but returned to the family farm to form this unique troupe of acrobats, dancers and musicians. Timber, created by the company with director Alain Francoeur and composers David Boulanger and Davis Simard, is an homage to the traditional life of the lumberjack. There are beards and longjohns, whiskey jugs and step dancing, love songs and old stories. The smell of freshly made sawdust is as evocative as the beautiful melodies. For the last several years, Imperial has partnered with our francophone counterparts at L’Arc’f to present a show that we hope will bring our communities together at one event. Timber is just the ticket, celebrating the culture of the
woods that is part of the history of all New Brunswickers, using both languages but dependent on neither. It will please parents as much as children, and grandparents maybe even more. However, if you're a woman who'd like a little more adult fun, on the day after Timber the Divine Divas are hosting an all-girl Dance Party at the Imperial. It’s a fundraiser for the theatre, with DJ, specialty drinks, prizes and the rare opportunity to actually dance on the Imperial Theatre stage. Tickets for both events are available through the Box Office at 674-4100 or online at: imperialtheatre.nb.ca. Winter is finally over, why not treat yourself? 0030
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WHAT’S HAPPENING Thursday, May 14 Big Night Out for Big Brothers/Big Sisters, 6:30-11:00pm at Rothesay Netherwood School. Buffet dinner, entertainment, auction and ‘Westjet Cares for Kids’ draw. $75/person, at BB/BS, 3rd Level Brunswick Square, Garden Street Irivng; KV Guardian Drugs, bignightoutsj.com or 6351145. Saturday, May 16 National Fiddling Day Concert, 2:00-4:30pm at Harbour View High School (Douglas Avenue, SJ). All fiddlers are welcome to participate. General admission tickets $10. More info Marie/Jim 672-4697. Singles and Friends dance at the Branch 69 Legion, Wilson St W, Saint John with band “Hooked On Country”. Doors open at 8:00pm, band 9:00pmMidnight. Admission $6 at the door, is open to anyone over the age of 19.
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Sunday, May 17 Amphibian ID Workshop & Night Hike at the Rockwood Park Interpretation Centre with biologist and educator, Rachel Rommel. Bring flashlight/headlamp for the night hike. Workshop 6:00pm, Hike at 7:00. limited space: 658-2883 or connie. browne@saintjohn.ca. Wednesday, May 20 Annual Play Cards for Hospice Luncheon for Bobby’s Hospice 12:00noon at St. Joachim’s Church, Loch Lomond Road. Lunch and cards (if you choose). Tickets ($12) include eligibility for special prize draws. Tickets:Leotta 696-4487 or Hospice 632-5593. Friday, May 22 Lobster Take-out Dinner with pick-up at Luxor Shrine Centre (14 McLaughlin Crescent East) 3:00-
6:00pm. Deadline for tickets ($20) Monday, May 18 - 633-8309/8324210. Proceeds to children at Shriners’ hospital.
Saturday, May 23 Yard, Bake & Perennial Sale at Lancaster Baptist Church (87 Church Avenue, Saint John West) 8:00am12:00noon. Rain/shine, wheelchair accessible, no admission fee. Kings County Historical & Archival Society meeting at St. Paul’s Anglican Church Hall, 4 Church Avenue, Rothesay, beginning at 2:00pm. Jackie Bartlett will speak about “The History & Etiquette of Afternoon Tea”. All welcome. Sunday, May 24 Sunshine Breakfast in support of Rocmaura Foundation in the Club Room, Rocmaura (10 Parks Street) 9:00am-12:00noon. Tickets ($10/
WHATâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S HAPPENING adult, $5/kids under 10) available by calling 643-7090 or: foundation@ rocmaura.com. Bingo at the Crescent Valley Resource Centre, doors open at 6:30, Bingo starts at 6:30pm. Every game â&#x20AC;&#x153;Winner Take Allâ&#x20AC;?. Invite a friend. NB Gospel Music Hall of Fame Concert at Lancaster Baptist Church (87 Church Ave, West SJ) 2:004:00pm with Hazel Marie Robertson, McCready Legacy & Keith Young. Freewill offering, proceeds to the Gospel Music Hall of Fame. Info: 6524726.
Armouries, 60 Broad Street, SJ at 2:00pm. Parents, friends & alumni are invited. RSVP by May 20, 632-3215/ admin.161air@cadets.ca.
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Thursday, June 4 Big Kick-off for Marigold Weeks at 9:00am in front of McDonalds on Main Street North.
Tuesday, May 26 The Carleton Choristers present â&#x20AC;&#x153;My Favourite Thingsâ&#x20AC;? 7:30pm at Grace Presbyterian Church (101 Coburg St). Tickets ($12) are available at the door or from Chorister members. Wednesday, May 27 SJ Branch NB Genealogical Society meeting 7:00pm at SJ Free Public Library (Multipurpose Room). Guest speaker, Christopher Osborne, will show pics from 1900â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s to present day, showcasing waterfront/harbour of SJ. Thursday, May 28 Divine Divas Uptown Dance Party 7:00pm at the Imperial Theatre. Divine Divas celebrates women, the impact they have and roles they play. Chance to win trip for two to NY. Tickets are $100, includes a $60 charitable tax receipt and may be purchased online, at the Box Office or call 674-4100. Sunday, May 31 Kettlebell Fundraiser, for youth programs in sj, at the UNBSJ Canada Games Stadium 12:00noon (registration). Register at mynbcc.wix. com/kettlebellevent ($20, includes kettlebell & 35 minutes of Kettlebell â&#x20AC;&#x153;Fitness-on-the-fieldâ&#x20AC;?). Walk for Alzheimerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s at Wolastoq Park, SJ. Reg at 12:00noon, Walk at 1:00pm. Register online or by calling 634-8722 and start fundraising. Info at: walkforalzheimers.ca. 73rd Annual Ceremonial Review of 161 C.K. Beveridge Royal Canadian Air Cadet Squadron at Barrack Green
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PORT SAINT JOHN COMMUNITY DAY Carnival atmosphere – right in Saint John’s front yard. Port Saint John’s 5th Annual Community Day takes place on Sunday, June 7 from 11:00am-3:00pm on the waterfront. Explore the Marco Polo and Diamond Jubilee Cruise Terminals, learn about the Port and its partners, bounce on the inflatable castles, play carnival games, indulge in some barbecue and cotton candy and more. There will be entertainment for all ages. Last year more than 8,000 people attended, don’t miss this year’s event! Special thanks to our co-presenting sponsors Irving Oil & TransCanada Pipelines. 3474
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COMMUNITY CELEBRATION Come out and help us celebrate! We will be having our 4th Annual Canada Day Celebration Wednesday, July 1st at the Public Landing Wharf. Please come join in on the fun! There will be something for everyone. Starting with a yard sale from 8:00am 1:00pm followed by bingo at 2:00pm. Lots of fun for the kids beginning at 11:00am. There will be face and nail painting along with a treasure hunt and other activities. A Canada Flag rock painting contest is planned as well. They’ll also be a barbecue and cake. Our grand finale, fireworks over the river at 10:00pm! Tables for the yard sale are free but need to be reserved. If interested in having a table, call Carrie Ann at 757-1904. 3482
SEA BELLES' FASHION SHOW Sea Belles is sponsoring a Spring Fashion Show on Wednesday, May 20 at Portland United Church, 50 Newport Crescent, Saint John. See the latest spring fashions from three local retailers. Come and see our Director, Janet Kidd, model the red dress designed by Monique Thompson for Heart Truth Gala, Heart and Stroke Foundation. Doors open 6:00, show at 7:00pm. Sea Belles members will be modelling and performing musical selections. Light lunch will be provided. Tickets ($15) available from any Sea Belle or contact Sue Rose 636-8070; inquire@
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seabelles.ca or pr@seabelles.ca No tickets at the door. On June 5-8 Sea Belles are heading to St. John’s Newfoundland to compete in the Atlantic Harmony Barbershop Competition and this fashion show will help us get there! A percent of all fundraising activities such as the fashion show, is donated to Romero House and Sophia Recovery Centre, and support chorus competition expenses. For more information, visit: seabelles.ca. 3487
WALKS N’ TALKS David Goss latest book, Facts and Folklore of Saint John will be launched at Indigo, East Point Shopping Centre on Wednesday, May 27 from 6:308:30pm. Meet the author and enjoy light refreshments. Goss will also sign copies of the book at Coles at Brunswick Square, Friday, May 29 from 12:00noon-2:30pm, and Coles McAlister Place, Saturday, May 30 from 12:00noon-1:30pm, and at Indigo the same day, 2:30-4:00pm. Goss Walks n' Talks begin for season on Tuesday, June 9 with a Saint John Facts and Folklore walk in the uptown leaving from Barbour's General Store at 7:15 (following night if wet). This walk is based on Goss' new book on the subject. Its free and there will be prizes. The full schedule of Tuesday walks until the end of August is available at libraries, tourist bureaus or by contacting: gosswalk@ nbnet.nb.ca. 3488
2015 ASIAN HERITAGE CELEBRATIONS The Saint John Chapter of the Asian Heritage Society of New Brunswick (AHSNB-SJ) has been celebrating since 2008. May, our celebrations include: Asian Culinary Workshop: Saturday, May 16 at 11:00am, Thai Pho, 165 Union Street. Asian Heritage Gala: Sunday, May 24 at 7:00pm, Dennis Knibb Auditorium, Saint John High School, 170-200 Prince William Street. Asian Heritage Art Exhibit: at the Saint John and Kennebecasis Valley Free Public Libraries. Lunch & Learns: Kennebecasis Free Public Library: Wednesday, May 13 at 12:00noon, Asian Wellness & Health; Saint John Free Public Library: Wednesday, May 20 at 12:00noon, Asian Wellness & Health.
Public are invited to experience the rich Asian heritage and ethnic food. All events are free admission. The Asian Heritage Society of New Brunswick - Saint John Chapter includes representatives from Bhutanese Nepalese Cultural Society, Chinese Community in Saint John, Japanese Community, Filipino Association of NB, SJ Chapter, Greater Saint John Korean Association, Indo-Canadian Community, Iranian Community, Pakistani Community, Vietnamese Community, Multicultural Association of Saint John. 3413
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 23 - 8:00am-12:00noon, Flea Market. Tables to rent ($10) by leaving a message at 672-2400. The Community Centre is available to be rented for your special events, please contact the Centre for more information. For more information on any of the events/volunteering, please call the Centre or email: information@ milfordcommunitycentre.com. 0033
ATTENTION NATURE LOVERS! If you have an interest in wild birds, mammals, fish, amphibians, wildflowers, geology or any other aspect of our natural world, why not consider attending a meeting of the Saint John Naturalists’ Club (SJNC) or taking part in our diverse selection of workshops and field trips? SJ Naturalists’ Club events for the remainder of May: Sunday, May 17 birding outing with Hank Scarth, location TBA; Sunday, May 24 an intertidal beach walk in St. Andrews led by Jim McElman. Meetings, workshops and outings are open to one and all without charge, Saint John Naturalists’ Club members or not. To confirm the details about the timing and location of the field trips and for more information on the upcoming activities and on the SJNC, visit: saintjohnnaturalistsclub.org or follow us on Facebook as “Nature Saint John”: facebook.com/NatureSaintJohn. 2567
MUSINGS INCREDIBLE SHRINKING VOCABULARY? A conversation with my Grade 3 granddaughter sent me researching the other day. At her school they have a word of the week. These are generally multisyllabic words that may not be part of the working vocabulary for many kids in Grades 3 to 5. Words such as impeccable, perturbed, malicious, placid and irk. I thought this was a cool idea, but it got me wondering what the working vocabulary of an “average” English speaker might be. Turns out this was a more complex question than it appeared. There seems to be general consensus that the English language has the most words of any language (perhaps because we have been so good at adopting words from other languages), coming in at 1 million plus. Most of us recognize only a very small fraction of these (20-30,000, although some sources cite 50,000) and use even fewer. In the course of my digging
around to satisfy my curiosity I came upon several articles on the possibility that average working vocabularies are actually decreasing. Scientists have speculated that technology may be the cause. That children’s brains are wired to learn by hearing and repeating words, which is what we do from infancy, and that the increasing amount of time spent with technology is taking away from that exposure during those critical development years. As we grow a little older and learn to read, the kids who read a lot (particularly fiction books) have a vocabulary that is double that of those who read little. Several articles took this concept beyond reading to say we are becoming “dumber”. How many phone numbers can you remember, or do you rely on the address book in your phone? Do you rely on Spellcheck or a calculator for things you used to be able to do in your head? How often do you, like me, go to Google for the answer to a question? Is this something you once knew or should know, or is it
something you would have looked up in a dictionary or encyclopedia? Technology has made our memories lazier. Are we filling up the space that used to be utilized for these mundane facts of daily living with useful but different information, or is there simply less in there? I don’t know the answer, but I encourage a healthy dose of reading on a daily basis for all, young and old! “We don't just borrow words; on occasion, English has pursued other languages down alleyways to beat them unconscious and rifle their pockets for new vocabulary.” ~ Booker T. Washington “One forgets words as one forgets names. One's vocabulary needs constant fertilizing or it will die.” ~ Evelyn Waugh. 0002
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NOTICES COLLECTORS SHOW. COINS - stamps - cards. Sunday May 24/15. Howard Johnson Hotel, Main St, Saint John. Further information: ycart@rogers.com or 650-0669. SAINT JOHN CHORAL proudly presents Dessert Musical under direction
of Spencer Belyea. Monday, May 25th at Portland United Church on Millidge Ave. 7:30pm. Tickets are $15. Desserts and reception will be following the concert in the church gym.
SERVICES OFFERED 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. FREE SCRAP METAL DROP OFF. All car parts, batteries, lawn mowers, washers & dryers, pots & pans, scrap metal etc. Free junk car and truck removal. Licensed for refrigeration unit disposal, $15 charge. Open 7 days/ week, 187 French Village Road. Phone 847-3569.
SEWING JOBS DONE for ladies, gentlemen and children. Hems done on pants, dresses etc., other alterations. Call 672-2599 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.
VEHICLES WAYNE’S AUTO WORLD - In house financing. Buy, sell, lease, rent. Owner Wayne Ganong, bus. 738-6777, cell: 6478777. www.waynesautoworldltd.com, 53 Epworth Park Road, Grand Bay-Westfield.
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