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RAVINGS “THE GOOD, THE BAD, AND THE UGLY”
P.5 Director’s Notes p.6 LISTEN IN p.9 DOLLARS & SENSE P.17 LIVE WELL P.18 ASK THE CHEF p.19 Tales from the camera bag Published Bi-Weekly Next Issue: November 22nd Deadline: November 15th
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One of my favourite places in our woodlot is a couple of acres with a high number of white ash trees. Here is the good!! This is the only place in the woodlot like this and 90% of all the white ashes we have live here. I have always had a fondness for hardwood stands, unfortunately other than this white ash stand, the rest are all gray birch stands. The gray birch are thirty foot tall and most are just three inches around, and of course there are the fir, three to six foot tall growing in dense patches and soon to be thickets. The other “good” thing about this stand is that the deer seem to love it also!! About 80% of all of my close encounters with deer have happened in or near this stand. Since mother nature is almost never perfect in the short run, in amongst the “good” is the “bad”. So day by day, I am working at cutting out some large white spruce and some fir, and the occasional white or gray birch. The idea is to create a stand with nearly all late succession trees (the good) by eliminating the early succession “bad” guys. While I do like a pure hardwood stand, I am an even bigger fan of diversity. Just like diversity of people in our population is a “good” thing, diversity in our forests is equally “good”. So I am not committed to having no conifers (softwood) within the stand just not the “bad” ones!!! There is already one young cedar and a few red spruce that are welcome to grow amongst the “good” and we have added a few white
pine over the years that are extra “good” because I love them. Building diversity has also included planting a couple of oak and sugar maple. As I work my way through the stand, I am also giving preference to the other hardwood species present and cutting out some of the white ash. Why??... you ask?? Again... diversity! While white ash is a great tree, there are many others equal or better such as red oak and yellow birch. The other “bad” fact is that the emerald ash borer is now into Quebec and will eventually reach New Brunswick. Creating a pure white ash stand (or anything else) just does not make sense when we are facing climate change and many other still unknown threats. And now the UGLY. That would be Mikie out in the stand with a chainsaw!! 0002
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ANNUAL CITRUS FRUIT SALE
PIC OF THE MONTH WINNER
St. Mark’s United Church is holding their Annual Florida Citrus Fruit Sale - Oranges and Tangelos ($54/case;$28/ half case); Grapefruit ($49/case;$25/ half case); Fruit Baskets ($37). Pick up fruit on Friday, December 9 (12:00noon-8:30pm) and Saturday, December 10 (9:00am-3:00pm) and fruit baskets on Friday, December 16 (12:00noon -7:00pm) at 50 Dexter Drive. Pre-order necessary by Wednesday, November 30 by calling 672-3320 or 672-5328. Thanks for your support. 4293
Congratulations to David Taylor from Sussex, who submitted his photo of frosted Flowering Kale to our “Pic of the Month” contest for October. David has won a Movie Pass (for two, including drinks & popcorn), compliments of Ossekeag Publishing. The theme for November is “Fall Sunset Rays”. No people or pets please, digital copies only and photos
must be horizontal (landscape) not vertical (portrait), as the vertical orientation does not work well with our publication layout. Submissions are to be emailed to editorial@ossekeag.ca and must be received by the 25 of each month. (Please note: Vouchers must be picked up within 30 days.) Happy shooting!! 0037 th
SAINT JOHN NATURALISTS CLUB If you love nature and experiencing it first-hand, why not take part in one of the Saint John Naturalists Club’s upcoming activities? For information on registration, timing and locations or to learn more about the SJNC, visit: saintjohnnaturalistsclub. org or follow us on Facebook as “Nature Saint John”. 2567
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November 8th - November 21st, 2016
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ROCMAURA - ROCTOBER UPDATE
TUESDAY TREATS
Rocmaura raised close to $70,000 at its 18th Annual Foundation Fundraising Dinner, Auction, and Dance “Rocktober” on Saturday October 15 at the Saint John Trade & Convention Centre. CTV’s Meteorologist Cindy Day returned as our lively Host and the Hilarious Tim Maloney as auctioneer. The bidding was fast and furious with hundreds of gift certificates and unique items including a dinner for six at the Old Bavarian Restaurant in Knightsville and a Brewery tour in Moncton for 18 at Molson’s. The live auction raised over $13,000 including a “Day on the Hill” donated by Saint John MP Wayne Long which was won by Hugh Fitzpatrick for $1600. “Donnie & the Monarchs reunited once again just for us,” says Foundation Director Sally Cummings. For nearly 30 years they’ve been playing classic Rock 'n Roll across Eastern Canada, taking a break in 2010. This year we also had a guest speaker Rosita Hall, who spoke about the “power of giving” and the importance of giving back to the community. Rocmaura Foundation has been busy knocking on doors to encourage sponsors to support an often overlooked segment of society, our seniors. Recreation Therapist Pamela Clark says “Proceeds raised will help purchase Rocmaura Nursing Home Foundation a long wish list of items for Residents, from expensive medical equipment like ceiling lifts and blanket warmers, to simple things like pictures for the walls.” “The big news is that our new wheelchair accessible bus has just arrived and took Residents on their first outing to attend Rocktober!”. The bus takes our Residents on over 140 trips and appointments annually, greatly improving their quality of life, including fall foliage and Christmas lights tours, trips to St. Martins, senior’s teas and other events. The next big event Rocmaura Foundation is hosting is our “Merlot to Masterpiece” paint and sip party in the clubroom at Rocmaura. M2MII will be held on Thursday, November 17 from 7:00-9:00pm. The cost is $50 and includes hors d’oeuvres and a complimentary glass of wine. There are 75 seats and it will be a sellout event as Artist Sheila Howell leads the class in a winter scene called “Winter Wonderland.” For more information and to obtain tickets or make a donation, please contact: Sally Cummings at the Foundation office at (506) 643-7090 or Email: foundation@rocmaura.com. 4292
Tuesday Treats will take place for the month of November at Church of St. John Baptist (Mission Church) St. Clements, 819 Millidge Ave., Saint John from 12:00noon-1:00pm. Come listen to some interesting talks and have a light lunch, a sweet, tea, or coffee with us. Bring your own lunch if you prefer. A freewill offering will be accepted. November 8: The Comfort Club Memorial Wall of Lily Lake. Peter Little will share his research on the soldiers whose names are listed on it. November 15: Browsing for Children's Books. Come and look through some fun and enchanting children's books with retired teacher, Debbie Gillis. November 22: Crosby Molasses, a Saint John landmark since 1897. Bridget Oland will review the history of Crosby Molasses and the evolution of molasses in the home kitchen. November 29: The Times of the Legendary Francoise-Marie Jacquelin, Madame LaTour, as shared by Catharine MacDonald. For more information: 633-5055. 4290
MENU November 10th
Cream of Mushroom Soup
Church Home Supper Club
To raise funds for Nursing Home Residents Prepared by Red Seal Chef The second Thursday of each month at 6 PM. The Church of Saint John & St. Stephen Home Inc. 130 University Avenue, Saint John
Prime Rib au Jus Yorkshire Pudding Duchess Potatoes Winter Vegetable Blend Fresh Baked Dinner Roll Chocolate Torte with Raspberry Sauce Tea and Coffee
Call 643-6007 for more information.
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DIRECTOR’S NOTES IMPERIAL THEATRE FAQ 1. Why didn’t I hear about “X” show? For every show that Imperial presents, we distribute a poster, place newspaper ads and send out a notice via our e-news. We distribute a season brochure to every household in the greater Saint John area. When appropriate we place billboards, radio and television ads. I have a weekly chat on CBC. The theatre is very active on facebook, twitter and Instagram @ ImperialTheatre. We have a website and a mobile app. Plus of course, there is a monthly column in this publication. Shows put on by rental clients are also advertised in our biweekly e-news, and appear on our website. Beyond that, they are responsible for their own publicity. If you want to make sure you don’t miss anything, sign up for our e-news. Just go to the website and click “Sign Up for Our Newsletter” on the first page. 2. What if I buy an advance ticket and the weather is bad? As long as the performers make it to the theatre, the show goes
on. If you have a ticket for a show that Imperial presents and the weather is such that many events are cancelled, you can phone the box office up to two hours preshow and we will give you a credit, which you can use for a future event. Rental clients make their own decisions. 3. Why are tickets so expensive? Actually, they aren’t. In 1913 most people would have had to work a full day to buy a $1 ticket. Our tickets are generally in the $30-$60 range. Even at minimum wage, those tickets are cheaper than they were 100 years ago. We also offer at least one free family event every year. This year it’s a charming clown show called “CLIP” at 2:00pm on November 19. 4. How do you choose which artists to book? It’s a complex process, based on availability and price of artists, working with other theatres in the area (nobody’s coming to New Brunswick for one night), fulfilling our commitment to represent a broad range of genres, cultures and
RWB Company Dancers Alanna McAdie and Yosuke Mino. Photo courtesy of Canada’s Royal Winnipeg Ballet.
interests, and experience. I have a wonderful Programming Advisory Committee, and most of the time we are happy with the results. 5. Why is the Imperial always fundraising? Part of that is answered in #3 – ticket prices have not kept pace with other costs. Our ticket and rental revenue cover about 50% of our operating costs - a pretty good number for a non-profit. The rest comes from fundraising and government. We also have a 103 year old heritage building to maintain, which is not covered by our regular funding. So we will always need help from our community. 0030
Lee Bolton
Executive Director, Imperial Theatre
For tickets call (506) 674-4100 or www.imperialtheatre.nb.ca
November 8th - November 21st, 2016
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LISTEN IN KV OUTREACH CHRISTMAS Local Saint John comedian, James Mullinger, has been hosting his Christmas Variety Show in support of KV Outreach for a few years now. It has been an astounding success with other local comedians and musicians on the “star studded” bill. Events like these can really help people, and that is where KV Outreach comes in as such a vital part of our community – “To combat domestic violence in the Kennebecasis Valley.” In a nutshell, “KVO can help you if you are in trouble and be a compass to find your way back to a happier, safer, stable and healthier life environment. They partner with local agencies that can assist you with your individual needs. I asked event organizer James Mullinger about the event and KVO. “Thanks to KV Outreach and the awareness around the incredible work they do, more people are definitely coming forward and lives are being saved. They should be able to focus on continuing that great work and
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not worry about raising funds to be able to do so. Which is why I do what I do? These shows are fun, everyone has a great time, the line-ups are awesome and every single cent goes to KV Outreach. Last year we raised over $10,000.” James went on to tell me why he felt it was important to keep the event going this year. “I wasn't sure that I would have time to do one this year; then a wonderful strong woman came up to me in the street and grabbed my hand and thanked me and said numerous lovely things. I had no idea what she was talking about and then she explained - she had been helped, saved, re-housed by KV Outreach and had been told that the money from last year's show did that. I sat in my car and cried for about half an hour. Then I went home and started planning this year’s show.” I asked James what was the catalyst behind his own reasons for organizing the event? “I have been bullied my entire
life. They ruined my childhood and I still have nightmares about things that happened to me.” This is certainly an event and community organization worth supporting. James Mullinger's Christmas Variety Show, featuring - The Friar Sisters, Mike Biggar, Brent Mason, James Mullinger, Jimmy MacKinley, Rachelle Legere & MC Ansar Hassan at the KVHS on Tuesday, December 6 from 7:30-10:30pm. Tickets in person at Quispamsis Town Hall and the KV Police Station or - secure. ticketpro.ca/?lang=en&server=ww3#d ef_1136489550. Jeff musical fixation this week - The Moles - Tonight's Music. See Jeff’s full article at: ossekeag.ca. 0041 Jeff Liberty Columnist, @Jlibertyartists
LEGIONS JERVIS BAY RCL #53 1016 Bayside Drive 633-0092; jervisbay@ rogers.com Hours of operation - Monday-Friday 2:00-11:00pm; Saturday 12:00noon11:00pm; Sunday 12:00noon-6:00pm. Sundays - 1:00pm, Bingo, canteen open selling hotdogs, chips and chocolate bars. Fridays - Chase the Ace draw, purchase tickets at the bar all week up to Friday evening at 7:45. Ticket draw is at 8:00pm. Attendance for the draw is not mandatory. Hall rental and catering available, contact the Legion at 633-0092 for more information. LANCASTER RCL #69 Wilson Street, Saint John, Phone 635-8095 Tuesday, November 8, 15, 22, 29 7:30pm, Doubles Crib in the Upper Hall. Friday, October 28; November 4, 18, 25 - 7:00pm, Open “Mic” Night with Don LeBlanc & Friends, dance in Pub 69. Friday, November 11 - Remembrance
Day. 9:00pm, RCL 69 & Singles dance with Jypce Wind in the Upper Hall. Saturday, November 19, 26 - 2:005:00pm, dance with Delbert in Pub 69. Saturday, November 12 - 2:00-5:00pm, dance with Donny & Delbert in Pub 69. Sunday, November 20 - 7:00pm, dance with Steve, Carol & Anne Marie in the Upper Hall. Sunday, November 27 - 1:00pm, Doubles Crib in the Upper Hall; 7:00pm, dance with WCR in the Upper Hall. The RCL #69 Bursary Committee, Ed Tracy, Barb Sweet, Florence Sweet and Varerie Cairns recently presented Bursaries to local students: Jasmine Marie Comeau, Connor Dunneh-O’Reilly, Brianne Durant, Sarah Gowlett, Brittany Hersey, Elisha LaBorde, Margaret Grace MacDonald, Tiana Megan McKinney (absent from photo, her mother received the Bursary for her), Shannon O’Keefe, Taylor Maureen Elizabeth O’Neill, Olivia Ricketts. 0015
RCL #69 Bursary Committee and Bursary recipients
Saint John SPCA Animal Rescue Hours: Wednesday , Thursday, Friday & Saturday
11am to 5pm
Closed on all stat holidays
(506) 642-0920 295 Bayside Drive, Saint John www.spcaanimalrescue.com
THE BEST THINGS IN LIFE ARE RESCUED November 8th - November 21st, 2016
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LIBRARY NEWS WEST BRANCH LIBRARY Lancaster Mall, 621 Fairville Blvd, 6437260 Hours: - Tuesday, Friday & Saturday 10:00am-5:00pm, Wednesday & Thursday 10:00am-8:30pm; Sunday, Monday & holidays - closed. Library will be closed Friday, November 11 for Remembrance Day. Children’s Programs: Babies in the Library -Please sign up for next session, Tuesdays 11:30am November 8, 15 & 22. Time for Tots - 10:30am on Thursdays for ages 18-36 months. Storytime - 10:30am on Fridays, stories, songs, fingerplays and a craft for all ages. Literacy Tutoring - Elementary and Middle School aged children call 6437260 to book a free one-on-one tutoring session. Family Drop-in Table - all day, every day with weekly theme. Adult Programs: Coffee House & Open Mic - last Wednesday (November 30) of each month, 6:30pm. Musicians, poets, writers and a great audience, all welcome. SJ has talent come and see. West Branch Library Social: 1:00pm, last Thursday (November 24) of the month, seniors, newcomers and adults all welcome. Light refreshments. Monthly Book Raffle: Tickets (one for $2, three for $5) on sale each month for a new group of books. Proceeds to purchase new material for our little westside library. Adult Literacy Tutoring: Free one-onone tutoring session call 643-7260. Blankets for Canada Society Inc: Crocheters and knitters are welcome
to make 8x8 squares to create blankets for people without shelter in the SJ area. Donations of yarn gratefully appreciated. 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: Check your e-mail, do research, use the interne - free. Book a tutorial and learn basic computer skills. Free Wi-Fi. Bulletin Window: 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 55 McDonald Street (transit building), 643-7250, eastbranch.publiclibrary@gnb. ca Library Hours: Tuesday & Wednesday 10:00am-8:30pm; Thursday, Friday, & Saturday 10:00am-5:00pm. Children’s Programs: Thursdays: 10:30-11:00am, Preschool Story Time with stories, crafts and theme based songs. Wednesday, November 16: 6:00pm, have a party with your Teddy Bear. Wednesday, November 30: 6:30-7:00pm, Hackmatack Children’s Book Club for grades 4-6. Friday, November 18: 2:30-3:00pm, Contines en francais, contes, chansons, bricollage, et rigolade! Friday, November 25: 2:00pm, No School Movie Day - Ant-Man. Rated PG. Juice & popcorn provided. Saturday, November 12: 2:30pm, Children’s Movie Time - Santa Paws (rated G). Free popcorn & juice.
Saturday, November 19: 2:30, Family Film before Santa Parade - How the Grinch Stole Christmas (rated G). Free popcorn & juice. Family Drop-in Table: every day with weekly theme. Children Write to Santa: use our creative supplies and write your letter to Santa from now until Parade Day (November 19). Place your letter in our own Santa Mailbox to make sure it arrives. Adult Programs: Tuesday, November 8: 6:00pm, Classic Film Movie Night for Adults viewing Rambo - First Blood, rated R. Tuesday, November 15: 6:30-7:30pm, Social Networking Session, learn Twitter, Facebook, Kijiji & more. Tuesday, November 22: 6:30pm, E-Reader info session. Bring your own device. Tuesday, November 29: 2:30pm, Knit & Crochet Club; 6:30pm, Will & Estate Planning (free) session. Wednesday, November 9 & 23: 10:3011:30am, Seniors & Newcomers’ Cafe, casual conversation, light refreshments provided. Wednesday, November 16 & 30: 2:00pm, Scrabble (bring your own board). Thursday, November 10: 3:00-4:00pm, Computer Q & A for Seniors. Thursday, November 17: Open Craft Day. All day drop-in. Thursday, November 24: 2:30pm, Book Club for Adults - The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah. Friday, November 11: closed for Remembrance Day. Saturday, November 19: 11:00am, Graphic Novel Club for adults - Nimona by Noelle Stevenson. 0019
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DOLLARS & SENSE THE CHICKEN OR THE EGG; THE QUESTION OF MONEY STRESS My colleagues and I were recently working on our quarterly newsletter, and we got into a conversation on the impact of stress on money. With the holidays approaching it begged the question which came first, the stress or the money problem? We all know that money can be a big stressor; it can affect the individual, their family members and relationships. It can move from simple worry to anxiety. But yet, life stresses can cause you to spend more to try to alleviate what is happening (even though that alleviation is temporary). Signs of stress with money: You are avoiding opening your bills and statements; Your emotion is high when thinking or talking about money; You are constantly thinking about the money situation; You are avoiding social situations due to lack of money or stress about money. On top of your financial situation, the
holiday season adds to the stress you are experiencing. There are constructive and destructive ways to handle the holidays. A lot of stress and anxiety comes from the worry of things that we cannot control and that may never happen. It can make it easier to stay away from family functions and all the merriment. There are some ways to manoeuver through this season and limit the financial stress you may feel. One way is to talk about the situation; spending money during the holidays is not for everyone, come up with alternative ways of getting together with friends and family that will limit cost. When it comes to gifts, you can always draw names or set limits on what you are willing to spend, no one would want you to go into debt in order to participate. Another way to approach the gift giving is to give something that you have made or treasure. In the end it will be more important for your loved ones to spend quality time with you.
The best way to deal with money stress is to look at your full financial situation, start by tracking what you are spending so that you feel more in control and are better aware, which makes for less unknowns. Start to map out your budget and determine what your debt situation is (is it really as scary as you think?). Talking to someone about what you are facing is a huge step to relieving money stress and credit counselling is a good place to start. Remember the more you plan and budget, the less money stress you will have (and hopefully the more money you will h av e ) . 0005 Tamara Kelly Director of Education, Credit Counselling Services of Atlantic Canada
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WHAT’S HAPPENING Monday, November 14, 28 Adult Public Skating at Harbour Station (use West Entrance) 8:30-9:30pm, live music by Ron Maloney. $8/skater (ages 18+), all types of skates welcome. For more info: Margaret 672-9424 or Alison 672-2385. November 7-December 19 Learn to Curl, 7-week program (Mondays 6:00-8:00pm), at Thistle St. Andrews. For more info contact: Mike Buckley at TSA (49 Dufferin Avenue SJ). Saturday, November 12 Christmas Craft Sale, sponsored by the River Valley Lions, 8:30am-2:30pm at St. Matthew’s Church hall, (Dollard Drive, Grand Bay-Westfield). Canteen available. Table rentals $15, contact Lion Debbie 738-3435, Lion Wanda 757-2506 or Lion Shirley 738-8550. Monthly Breakfast/Brunch/Bake Sale at the Church of St. Andrew & St. David (164 Germain St., side entrance), from 9:00am-12:00noon. Take-out available.
This is a fundraiser for the Church. $10/ adults, $4/children under 10, $25/family of 4. Church Phone: 634-3092. Talent Night at St. Mark’s (50 Dexter Drive), 6:30pm, showcasing the talent of Senior Choir, Junior Choir, and performances from our Children & Youth. $2 at the door. Treats & beverages will also be available. Proceeds to Children/Youth ministries. Annual Christmas Craft Sale, sponsored by the River Valley Lions from 8:30am2:30pm at Saint Matthew's Church Hall, Dollard Drive, SJ West (Grand Bay). Admission $1, table rentals $15 (Debbie 738-3435, Wanda 757-2506). Canteen available. Proceeds to Lions’ Christmas baskets. Knights of Columbus Christmas Bazaar, 10:00am-4:00pm at Bradley Lake Community Centre (Rothesay). A variety of homemade crafts, artwork, homemade baked goods, preserves and gifts. To book a table ($20): wendyleecarpenter@gmail. com. Countdown to Christmas Shopping
Expo, 10:00am-2:00pm, at the Simonds High School cafeteria (1490 Hickey Rd., SJ East). Variety of unique handcrafts, food and other items. Admission is free. Sponsored by the SHS alumni; proceeds to scholarships and other community initiatives.
Sunday, November 13 KOC Breakfast - sponsored by the Knights of Columbus Council #6770 at the Assumption Centre (721 Chapel Street, West SJ) from 9:00am-1:00pm. $7/ adult, $3/child. Proceeds for Lower West Side School Breakfast & Lunch programs (no breakfast in December). An A Capella Extravaganza, 2:00pm at the Portland United Church with the Men of Fundy, Seabells, Northern Voice, River Valley (F’ton Men’s Chorus) and many more. Freewill offering only will be accepted. Proceeds assist with assisting those with hearing impairments. Thursday, November 17 Cooking for Cancer, in support of the
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WHAT’S HAPPENING Canadian Cancer Society, variety of dishes prepared by celebrity chefs, vote for your favourite chef/dish. Tickets ($75, $35 tax receipt) 643-6272 or visit cancer. ca and cooking for cancer NB.
Friday, November 18 Annual Christmas Party - SJVS/ HVHS Alumni at RCL Br #69. 5:30pm, Happy Hour, roast beef dinner at 6:00, entertainment by Delbert Wordon 6:45. Tickets ($20); Joan (642-3516), June (696-5027) or Dodie (693-5452). Voc or Harbour View former students welcome. November 18 & 19 Ten Thousand Villages Festival Sale at St. Mark’s United Church (50 Dexter Drive, SJ West), Friday from 9:00am-8:00pm and Saturday from 9:00am-4:00pm. For more information: 672-0468. Saturday, November 19 KC Historical Society’s AGM & Turkey Dinner at the Apohaqui Rec Centre, Jones Park, Apohaqui. Meet & Greet at noon, turkey dinner 1:00pm. Members asked to donate items for the silent auction & bake sale. Tickets $20 each (deadline Nov 11). More info: 832-5683 or 433-4734. Roast Pork Loin Supper, St. Augustine’s Church, 239 Quispamsis Road (corner Quispamsis Road & Pettingill Road) seatings at 4:30 and 6:00pm. (Alternative dinner of chicken breast is available). $12/ adults, $5/children. Take out available. For tickets please call 849-8464 or 8492430. Thursday, November 24 Back to the Basic - Seniors's Worship
Service & Fellowship, 11:00am-1:00pm, with light lunch. Free Will Offering at Hillcrest Baptist Church, West Saint John.
registration; remainder at arrival. Info/ registration: 849-5125, 1-866-783-3300; villamadonna.ca under Programs.
Sunday, November 27 Auction 45’s “Keep Your Partner” at the Assumption Centre, Chapel Street, West. Game begin at 1:30pm. $10/couple (pay at door, must have partner). Light snack provided. Spaghetti Dinner, sponsored by the Knights of Columbus 9176 Council of Grand Bay-Westfield, from 4:00-6:00pm at Saint Matthew's Church Hall. $10/ adults, $5/children 12 and under; $25/ family of 4.
Saturday, December 10 Monthly Breakfast/Brunch/Bake Sale at the Church of St. Andrew & St. David (164 Germain St., side entrance), from 9:00am-12:00noon. Take-out available. This is a fundraiser for the Church. $10/ adults, $4/children under 10, $25/family of 4. Church Phone: 634-3092.
Friday, December 2 Christmas Shopping event, in support of the Loch Lomond Villa Foundation, 11:00am-4:00pm at Simonds Lions Auditorium (185 Loch Lomond Road). Free admission. Vendors include: knitting, sewing, baked goods, home sales products and more. All welcome. December 2 & 12 Adult Public Skating at Harbour Station (use West Entrance) 8:30 -9:30pm, live music by Ron Maloney. $8/skater (ages 18+), all types of skates welcome. For more info: Margaret - 672-9424 or Alison - 672-2385. December 2-4 Advent Weekend Retreat, Villa Madonna Retreat House. Theme: Theme – COMINGS… and that common reality is called WAITING. But how do we WAIT…in HOPE or in FEAR? $175/single accommodation; $100/ commuters. Deposit ($75) confirms
WAR AMPS ADDRESS LABEL MAILING The War Amps 2016 address labels are being mailed to New Brunswick residents starting this week. The theme, “Where Your Money Goes,” shows how the public’s donations to The War Amps help child amputees live full and active lives. Benjamin, 13, is a left leg amputee and a member of The War Amps Child Amputee (CHAMP) Program. In a letter accompanying the address labels, his parents write about how CHAMP has been there for Benjamin and their family from the start: “CHAMP has been a support line that we could not be without, from the information we receive, to the seminars where we learn from each other, to the amazing financial support for artificial limbs, like Benjamin’s waterproof swim leg…because of The War Amps and your support, all of these things mean that he doesn’t feel left out, or alone in growing up as an amputee,” writes Wanita and Mark. For more information, or to order address labels, visit: waramps.ca or call toll-free 1-800-250-3030. 4281
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Originally called Armistice Day, Remembrance Day ceremonies are held every November 11 to mark the armistice signed ending hostilities on the Western Front of World War I, which took effect at eleven o’clock in the morning on November 11th - the “eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month” - of 1918. The first Armistice Day was held in the grounds of Buckingham
Palace on the morning of 11 November 1919, setting the trend for a day of Remembrance still commemorated throughout much of the world today.
values and institutions, our freedom to participate in cultural and political events, and our right to live under a government of our choice. The Canadians who went off to war in distant lands went in the belief that the values and beliefs enjoyed by Canadians were being threatened. . . . By remembering their service and their sacrifice, we recognize the tradition of freedom these men and women fought to preserve. They believed that their actions in the present would make a significant difference for the future, but it is up to us to ensure that their dream of peace is realized. On Remembrance Day, we acknowledge the courage and sacrifice of those who served their country and acknowledge our responsibility to work for the peace they fought hard to achieve.”
The federal department of Veterans Affairs Canada states: “For those of us born during peacetime, all wars seem far removed from our daily lives. We Local Legion branches organize often take for granted our Canadian
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Remembrance Day ceremonies in over 1400 communities across Canada each year. These solemn and often poignant ceremonies remind everyone of the service and sacrifice of the many young men and women who protect our freedoms, both past and present.
Remembrance Day – Saint John West
The Royal Canadian Legion Lancaster Branch #69 will be holding its Remembrance Day Service on November 11th at 10:45am at the Cenotaph between Barnhill and Saint Rose Schools on Manawagonish Road Saint John West. There will also be a Service at Cedar Hill Field of Honour on Manawagonish Road at 9:00am on November 11. For those unable to attend a local ceremony, the National
Remembrance Day ceremony is broadcast from the National War Memorial in Ottawa (don’t forget there is a one hour time difference).
WEAR A POPPY
The poppy was officially adopted by the Great War Veteran’s Association in Canada (predecessor of the Royal Canadian Legion) as its Flower of Remembrance on July 5, 1921. It was chosen as a reminder of the many poppies that grew up on the former battlefields of France and Belgium, immortalized in the World War I poem “In Flanders Fields” by Canadian physician Lieutenant Colonel John McCrae in May 1915 after witnessing the death of his friend, a fellow soldier, the previous day. The Royal Canadian Legion suggests that poppies be worn on the left lapel, or as near the heart
Thank you to all Veterans who served Our Country. Remembering Those Who Served, Past & Present.
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as possible. A recent tradition of attendees laying their poppies at the cenotaph at the end of the November 11th ceremony began in Ottawa in November 2000, when following the installation of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at the National War Memorial, attendees spontaneously laid their poppies on the tomb at the end of the service. Remembrance is the cornerstone of The Royal Canadian Legion’s work in Canada and the Poppy Campaign is the Foundation of the Legion’s Remembrance Program. We provide Canadians with the opportunity to Remember by providing them the opportunity to wear a Poppy and to participate at the Remembrance Day Service. The Legion’s Remembrance activity goes far beyond the two weeks leading up to November 11 each year.Canadians are generous when they see our poppy volunteers and the collection boxes in stores. Poppies are not for sale, the Legion makes poppies available to the citizens of Canada who can make a
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In Flanders Fields
In Flanders fields the poppies blow Between the crosses, row on row, That mark our place; and in the sky The larks, still bravely singing, fly Scarce heard amid the guns below. We are the Dead. Short days ago
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donation to the Poppy Fund Money donated during the Annual Poppy – Remembrance Campaign is placed in Public Trust Funds. Some of the many ways this money is used is to improve life for people in our communities include: Providing assistance to needy ex-service members and their families; Purchasing medical equipment and appliances for community health facilities; Paying for medical research and training; Building affordable housing for veterans and senior citizens; Paying for bursaries for needy students; Providing support services to senior citizens. Let us all wear a Poppy and stop to reflect in Remembrance on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month.
Lest We Forget
From The River Valley Lions
We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow, Loved and were loved, and now we lie In Flanders fields. Take up our quarrel with the foe: To you from failing hands we throw The torch; be yours to hold it high. If ye break faith with us who die We shall not sleep, though poppies grow In Flanders fields.
Navy. Several thousands more enlisted directly in England with the Canadian Expeditionary Force. Of the roughly 630,000 Canadians who served overall in the CEF, only 425,000 went overseas. Of those, the total number of dead and wounded numbered 234,741 (55%). The average age of the Canadian solder: 26.
VI approved later that day. Around 1.1 million Canadians served in WWII, around 10% of the entire population of Canada. Over 47,000 of them gave their lives and another 54,000 were wounded. Approximately 700,000 Canadians under the age of 21 served in uniform during the Second World War.
The Canadian WWII Soldier
Ode of Remembrance
Four days after the United Kingdom declared war on 3 September 1939, Parliament was called in The Canadian Great War special session and both King and (WWI) Soldier When the British Empire went to Manion stated their support for war on August 4th, 1914, Canada Canada following Britain, but did as a dominion of the Empire was not declare war immediately. On automatically at war as well. At the 9th of September the Cabinet the time, Canada had It had no drafted a proclamation of war air force, only two outdated naval on Germany, which Governorcruisers, and a professional army General Lord Tweedsmuir signed of a mere 3,100 men. By the end on 10 September and King George of the war in 1918, 619,636 men and women (nurses) had enlisted in Canada during the war. Another 8,826 Canadians sailed with the Royal Navy and the Royal Canadian by John McCrae, May 1915
They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old: Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn. At the going down of the sun and in the morning, We will remember them. From Laurence Binyon’s poem For the Fallen, written in September 1914
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Note: In those days the Scouts went to a church and shined the apples and then walked, carrying ½ bushel baskets from door to door; when the basket was empty they returned to the church, refilled the baskest and went out again. If anyone has any pictures, newspaper articles of early Apple Days or other old Scout memorabilia/info, please email me at: pcrilley@bellaliant.net.
86TH ANNIVERSARY OF SCOUT APPLE DAY The first Apple Day took place in Saint John on January 30, 1931 and was organized by Scouter Eli Boyaner. Despite the rain and sleet storm 21,000 apples were handed out. It was meant as a way for Scouting to say “Thank You” to the community for their support of Scout programs by the giving of an apple. The response was that people began to make donations to the Scouts in return for receiving an apple. We still give the apple away without expecting a donation. Apple Day is still a prominent feature of Scouting, in late September or early October, and generates money needed for camps, equipment and outings. Apple Day is held in all Provinces from Newfoundland to British Columbia and provides an opportunity for Scouting to take pride in their organization and be visible to the people in their community. When giving out your apples, wear your full uniform (tucked in and neat), neckerchief (1 ¼” folds and ironed), woggle and a big smile.
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HVHS NEWS Harbour View High School has had a wonderful opening to the school year – new grade nines are settled and beginning to invent themselves here. On Thanksgiving weekend, our production of The Little Mermaid played to sold out crowds, and we welcomed back our alumni and families at our first Homecoming event. On October 13, we celebrated last year’s 232 academic scholars. 32 students received gold medals for averages above 95%, 102 were awarded silver medals for averages above 85%, and 98 earned bronze medals for averages above 80%.
This is a tradition at Harbour View, as we understand the importance of recognizing the hard work and accomplishments of our students. Congratulations to Ms. Lennon and Mrs. Scott, who secured a Wellness grant of $23,500 from the Whole Kids Foundation. This money will be spent to enhance our school garden and greenhouse, support our school wellness programs, and help us to provide new, healthy options through our breakfast program. Once again, we would like to thank Canaport LNG for providing almost $3000 in sponsorship towards our Basketball Academy course, unique to HVHS. Earlier this month, HVHS became the first school in ASD-S to provide parents online access to student marks, attendance, and daily announcements through PowerSchool. We could not do all this without the hard work of our staff, students, families, and community partners! Thanks to all for providing these wonderful opportunities to our students. We look forward to seeing all of our alumni on June 24th at our all-class reunion! 4302
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LIVE WELL GROWING AGAIN The wind rustling the leaves from branches, the newfound urgency of the sun’s warmth, and the re-emergence of hats, scarves and gloves - Fall is slowly melting into winter. Much like squirrels, chipmunks, and bears hastily preparing for the frigid months ahead, nonprofits in Saint John are similarly scurrying around to prepare for the end of one year, and the beginning of another. Gentle Path is no exception. Since early September, the Gentle Path office has been a frenzy of activity. The September 15 event, “Pathways to Hope”, was an inspirational night where business leaders, nonprofit representatives, and community organizers were given a platform to discuss the issues troubling our City. Poverty, child sexual abuse, mental health, disability rights - these were only a few of many topics covered during the evening. Frank O’Dea, co-founder of Second Cup and a United Nations Human Rights Advocate, engaged the audience with John F. Kennedy-like zeal, “Ask not
what Saint John can do for you, ask what you can do for Saint John.” His words of hope, vision and action left everyone at the Imperial with a renewed sense of purpose. Saint John may be a tiny City but it is our City, and with this comes joys and frustrations of community fighting for community. Nights like “Pathways to Hope” are friendly reminders of the tasks and triumphs unique to a City mobilizing towards a better future. Gentle Path was not done yet - on Saturday, October 15, Gentle Path held its Annual Fall Auction. The Auction was an enormous success, thanks to contributions from 100 companies and individual donors. The Agency received paintings, framed photographs, gift certificates, a drill, luggage, jewelry, as well as potatoes and squash. The generosity of the Saint John community, albeit well-known, is always surprising and refreshing. 18 Gentle Path volunteers and friends ensured that the evening ran smoothly and efficiently. Gentle Path volunteers are some of the most
giving people in the world. Gentle Path would also like to give a special shoutout to the Mature Professionals Network for financial contributions for pizza. After all this activity, Gentle Path is now gearing up for a Christmas Raffle. During November and December, the organization will be selling raffle tickets, $2 each or three tickets for $5, at various locations around the City. The Winner will receive a $250 grocery gift card (we all know how expensive Christmas dinner can be) as well as a turkey. If you see Gentle Path staff selling tickets in support of our Unfunded Services, we hope you will lend your support. While winning a Christmas dinner would be nice, we also like meeting and conversing w i t h members of the community. Judy Urquhart MSW, RSW 0008 Gentle Path, Executive Diretor
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ASK THE CHEF POUTINE - CANADIAN, EH? Colin Sifton here again from Holly’s Restaurant and Catering with another answer to your question. This week it is me asking the question. Why is Poutine considered Canada's contribution to the culinary world? What is poutine? Where did it come from and why is this associated with Canada? Poutine started is Quebec back in the 1950’s. Many communities take credit for inventing poutine but no one place has been given this credit. Poutine is french fries topped with cheese curds and drowned in brown gravy. Many places have given their own twist on this dish, but that is the original poutine. In recent years, as this dish has become more popular, cooks and chefs have begun adding different and exotic ingredients to their Poutine. Examples are Lobster Poutine with chunks of lobster strong cheese and lobster sauce. Pulled Pork Poutine or Foie Gras Poutine. Taking a simple recipe which
was served outside bars or in pubs and making it hote cuisine. So where did this come from? The Acadian french created a dish called poutine rappee. This was shredded potato which was then wrapped around ham and cheese and formed back into what looked like a peeled potato. This was then cooked in chicken stock and served as a meal. Perhaps this is where it all started but it was someone taking a traditional Acadian dish and turning it into something with similar components to keep the name. So why is this considered Canada’s contribution to the culinary world? Well because most everyone has tried this dish at some point and often when people visit Canada they are encouraged to have some. As mentioned, this started in Quebec in the 50’s, but only started showing up around different parts of Canada - 70’s in Ontario, the 80’s in the Maritimes and as people moved west for
jobs, took this dish with them and now you can find it all across Canada, but only in the northern parts of the States. You would be hard pressed to find this dish in other parts of the world. This is not to say that eventually, the rest of the world will catch on, put their own twist on this dish and still call it Poutine. Just like pizza started in Italy and has taken on many different shapes and sizes, one day poutine will be everywhere and when asked who invented it, the answer will be Canada. 0040
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TALES FROM THE CAMERA BAG MAKING B&W IMAGES Seated behind my hand-crafted oak desk, in my dimly lit studio I gaze out my window only to see the wind and rain peeling the colour off the trees; this had me thinking of black and white photography. Many think that good B&W images are easy to create. But, nothing could be further from the truth. I once read that if you shoot a colour portrait you shoot their clothes, if shoot a black and white image you photograph their souls. What do we look for to create a dynamic B&W image? Shoot in RAW. I realize that many readers only shoot jpeg because their cameras can’t shoot RAW or that they have no desire to do any post processing. However, if you have the option to, shoot RAW; many cameras will also allow you to shoot RAW and jpeg - bingo best of both worlds. For post processing I am a Lightroom user and like using a free program from Google's Nik software called Silver EFex pro. The things you can do with
this program will have you playing for days as you discover it potential. Keeping in mind that composition is always King, look for: Contrast- it seems like bad weather is great for B&W, white storm clouds over dark, shadowed landscapes. Ansel Adams devised a 10-point contrast scale where on one end was pure white, on the other was pure black and eight points of gray in between. Look for these tones in your next image, as the contrast will be dynamic and the grays in between beautiful; Lines -we now look at the components of good composition. Leading lines, like looking along a railway track as it disappears into the horizon. Or, a tree lined lane leading to the barn; Shapes and Patterns -as literal as wheels on the bus or conceptual like an arial view of plowed fields creating a visual quilt of shapes and patterns; Texture -texture is especially accentuated when side lit. It can be from top, bottom or from either side, but not frontlit. Ever notice the gritty
portraits of people who live outdoors. The image maker will often shoot with dramatic lighting that will emphasize the wrinkles of life on the model’s faces. To help you see in black and white take one image in colour, then switch to scene mode and B&W and take the same image. Notice how your eyes moves to different parts of the image vs colour. Also look through a red coloured lens. Shoot- PrintShare. Edited for space, see full article at: ossekeag.ca. 0032
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SJ COMMUNITY CHRISTMAS EXCHANGE The Saint John Community Christmas Exchange is a volunteer agency operating in the Saint John area, matching up those families in need, with groups or individuals willing to provide assistance. Would you consider providing a Christmas Dinner to one of the 2,800 families who register for help each year? Individuals or groups wishing to assist a family or make a donation
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MUSINGS MANNERS PLEASE Dictionary.com defines manners as “ways of behaving with reference to polite standards; social comportment”. I was reminded of how manners have changed and evolved when we took our granddaughter to King’s Landing Historical Village a few weeks ago. Although by today’s standard she is a very well-mannered child, she was promptly sent to the corner in the one-room schoolhouse as her behaviour was not in line with what was expected of a student in late 19th century society. Let me tell you a story. As a child my brother and I always drank milk from Kingshurst Dairy in Rothesay. Kingshurst Farm had only Jersey cows and the milk was VERY rich, with a three inch layer of cream at the top of the milk bottle, rather than the one inch layer of other milk. Whenever we were having a meal away from home and had milk to drink, we were less than pleased as the milk tasted “funny”. Naturally, as well
brought up children, we were told in very clear terms to keep our thoughts about the milk to ourselves when at someone’s home for a meal! So . . . I recall a meal at my grandparent’s home where there was a slew cousins, aunts and uncles all settling in for supper. The kids were set up at a separate table and served first. Of course, the milk tasted “funny”, but my brother and I dutifully drank it and kept our mouths shut. Until the adults added the milk to their tea, only to discover it was sour. Kudos to my mother for instilling the manners lesson so strongly we didn’t complain even about sour milk. Of course, I doubt we knew it was sour. We simply figured it wasn’t Kingshurst. Manners is simply a basic code of conduct that makes for the smooth functioning of a civilized society. The little things really do count, simple things like saying “please” and “thank you”, looking folks in the eye during conversation, treating everyone with respect, practicing proper
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table manners, tailoring your language to your audience (remember, even Mike can sound “refined”), and (a biggie in today’s techie world) PUT DOWN THE CELL PHONE AT THE DINNER TABLE (yes, I know I am yelling), will all go a long way to show others that you care about them. Interesting tidbit on manners: Keeping your elbows off the table dates from the Middle Ages,when tables were often just a big board placed on a stump. Leaning on the table with your elbows could easily tip the “table” and make everyone lose his dinner! “The hardest job kids face today is learning good manners without seeing any.” ~ Fred Astaire. Edited for space, see full article at: ossekeag.ca 0001 Debbie Hickey President, Ossekeag Publishing
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tel: 832-5613 242 main street Hampton, nB e5n 6B8 info@ossekeag.ca November 8th - November 21st, 2016
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Come talk with us about: Work related hearing loss Age related hearing loss Ringing in the ears, etc. Take advantage of a FREE hearing test and demonstration of the newest in hearing aid technology at no charge to you. Registered Providers WorkSafe NB & DVA: Leave the paper work to us!
Linda Dempster HIS/Owner Hampton - 582 Main Street 832-2367 Wed & Fri : 9am-4pm
Evan Phinney B.A., M.Sc. Aud (C)
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Saint John - Lancaster Mall 693-4056 Mon - Fri: 9am-4pm