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It has been a long time since I tracked down some humour to share, but it is never too late to relax and have a laugh. I just love this one attributed to Dave Barry. “Men are like a fine wine. They start out as grapes, and it's up to women to stomp the crap out of them until they turn into something acceptable to have dinner with.” On a website that appears to be an abandoned page of Tourism, NB, I found this little gem which is timely for October. “Redneck 911” - A couple of redneck hunters are out in the woods when one of them falls to the ground. He doesn't seem to be breathing and his eyes are rolled back in his head. The other redneck starts to panic, then whips out his cell phone and calls 911. He frantically blurts out to the operator, "O my gawd! Help! My friend just died. He's Dead! What can I do?" The operator, trying to calm him says, "Take it easy. I can help. Just listen to me and follow my instructions. First, let’s make sure he's dead." There's a short pause, and then the operator hears a loud gunshot!!! The
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LISTEN IN AN EVENT NOT TO MISS - ROD DAVIS Are you a Beatles fan? I am! Did you know there was a band before the “Fab Four” that John Lennon started with some friends and that (Skiffle) band was called The Quarrymen. This was the band which evolved into The Beatles! Rod Davis, one of the original members (who still performs with the band Quarrymen) is coming to the Shiretown Publicans on Sunday, October 25 at 3:00pm as part of a mental health fundraiser presented by your Saint John Suicide Prevention Committee. I will be hosting the event and the Saint John String Quartet will be performing nothing but Beatles and Lennon classics. I had the extreme pleasure of talking to the soft spoken gentleman Rod Davis from his home in England. I asked Rod about why he chose the banjo? “As many other youngsters in Britain at the time we were inspired by
Lonnie Donegen (King of the Skiffle). If anybody laughed (about why the banjo), I’d say you know that Django Reinhardt started on the banjo. I just finally saw the movie “Nowhere Boy” about how John’s mom Julia had been instrumental in his early playing. They went to John’s mother and told her the situation. She said if you tune your guitars to banjo tuning which is open tuning, and these chords I can teach will work fine. Why not do that, and that is what they did.” Rod says in how Julia helped John early on. “He used banjo chords all the time I was with them. Only when McCartney arrived did they start changing. At this time they were much keener on Rock ‘N’ Roll than they were on skiffle. And we were playing more and more Rock ‘N’ Roll which at the time I didn’t enjoy. Of course as a banjo player Rock ‘n’ Roll is not the ideal music for playing LOL, and at the end of the 5th year at school which was July ‘57 I was going to stay on at school for a couple years to try and get to university.” At this time the Quarrymen were leaving? “ Yes, so in
July ‘57 the Quarrymen left me and after the summer holidays McCartney filled the place which I had vacated. It wasn’t any big deal for me they weren’t going anywhere anyway; I didn’t like Rock ‘N’ Roll.” Rod laughs. We go to talk about how he felt about the Beatles and their success?” I didn’t want to be a Beatle. I didn’t have enough hair. It was just great to see your old friend had made it big. It was fantastic! “ Rod says proudly of his friend. Get your tickets now for this once in a lifetime show. Tickets are available at the Imperial Theatre Box office, Cochrans in the valley and at the Shiretown Publicans. 0041
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DOLLARS & SENSE LITERACY MONTH November is Financial Literacy Month, why should we care? The latest statistic that I have read is that we are creeping toward a personal financial crisis. According to Statistics Canada for every dollar we have in disposable income we are on our way to spending $1.65. The only way that this is possible is that we are using credit. Financial Literacy was defined by the Task Force on Financial Literacy as the knowledge, skill and confidence to make financial decisions. We see the effects of financial decisions every day and work with consumers to support them through the situation they find themselves in. Realizing the importance of having the knowledge, skills and confidence to handle your finances is not novel to us at Credit Counselling.
Let’s start with knowledge. There is no way to know all the ins and outs of financial management even when you live it every day. You do not need to be a financial expert; you need to know where you stand financially. Know your interest rate, know your accounts and know your financial goals. The way we handle our finances is influenced by many factors, knowing our behaviours and triggers will allow the knowledge of what to do set in. How about the skills? Not everybody is proficient in balancing a chequebook, but if your expenses exceed your pay cheque, you are headed down a slippery slope. Budgeting is essential. It is the one skill we can all do, it does not have to be elaborate, but it must always be current. Take steps in developing your budgeting skills by tracking your expenses, keeping receipts, and organizing your monthly statements. Gaining confidence in your finances will come with paying attention to
them. Open every statement, read every agreement, and track your money (no matter how little or how much). Weigh the pros and cons before using credit or making a big purchase. Read about financial management and find a budget template that works for you. Part of our mission at credit counselling is to educate, that is why we are an active participant in promoting Financial Literacy Month. It is our responsibility to promote the need for knowledge on your finances, to assist you in building your financial skills and to assist in building the confidence you need to make your financial decisions. 0005
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LEGIONS LANCASTER RCL #69 Wilson Street, Saint John, Phone 6358095, www.rcl69.ca. Tuesday, October 13, 20 & 27 - 7:30pm, Doubles Crib in the Upper Hall. Friday, Friday, October 16, 23, 30 7:00pm, Open Mic Night with Don LeBlanc & Friends in PUB 69. Saturday, October 17, 31 - 2:00pm, Dance with Donny & Delbert in PUB 69. Saturday, October 24 - 3:30pm, Jed & Moe Show in PUB 69. Saturday, October 17 - 9:00pm, Branch #69 & Singles Dance with 2nd Time Around in the Upper Hall. Saturday, October 31 - 9:00pm, Branch #69 & Singles Dance with Sidekick in the Upper Hall. Sunday, October 18 - 7:00pm, Dance with WCR in the Upper Hall. Sunday, October 25 - 7:00pm, Dance with Steve & Carol in the Upper Hall. On Friday, October 2 at 12:00noon in the upper hall, Lancaster Branch #69 unveiled 35 Veterans’ Banners that will hang on utility poles (beginning at O’Brien Street, travelling down Manawagonish (past the cenotaph) to Main St. West and on to Simms Corner), from early October until midNovember. On September 1st we announced that we would be following in the footsteps of the towns of St. George and Sussex, in embarking on a project to ‘Honour Our Veterans’ with 30 tribute banners. Within 24 hours of the announcement all available banners were spoken for and SJ Energy graciously offered to accommodate the installation of an extra 5, for a total of 35 banners. The
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banners are a tribute to our veterans, both past and present and are sponsored by family, friends or a business for the amount of $225. The banner depicts the Canadian and Union Jack flags with a parchment background supporting the picture of the veteran. Poppies adorn the base with the name of the veteran, how they served (Navy, Army, RCAF, MN or RCMP) in the conflict noted (WWI, WWII, Korean, Afghanistan,
etc.) and who has sponsored the banner. The base of the banner lists the four major sponsors: the Royal Canadian Legion Lancaster Branch #69; Cedar Hill – Greenwood Cemetery; Saint John Energy and The Chamber. Anyone interested in getting a Veterans Banner in future years should contact Cedar Hill - Greenwood Cemetery, at 672-4309 to put their names on a list. 0015
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POINT OF VIEW END OF AN ERA It's been a fixture in the tiny, rural community of Wickham for as long as most people – including me - can remember. Even if you've never heard of Wickham, much less know how to get there, you've likely still heard of its little country store. Ducey's Grocery is located in a rustic two storey wood structure that sits at the crest of a hill overlooking the beautiful St. John River. It's known simply as Ducey's by those who live and do business there. As the community's one and only retail business, it's also become somewhat of a beacon in the night. If you can find your way to Ducey's, you know you've reached Wickham. On Saturday, Oct. 3, after more than 50 years of valuable service to the community, Ducey's closed its doors. I knew this day might someday come, but I still wasn't prepared for the whole range of emotions I felt at hearing the news. After all, some of my fondest childhood memories are of trips to Ducey's store. As kids, we thought nothing of pedalling our bicycles several kilometres from our home in McDonald's Point to Wickham, just so we could empty our pockets of coin and fill our bellies with junk food. Somehow, the chips and chocolate just tasted a little better at Ducey's. Ken Ducey, who purchased the store from its former owner in 1962, could often be found in the nearby 'honey house' bottling honey and packaging honeycomb for sale at the store. Ken's son, Allen, ran the store back then, and I distinctly remember him being
surrounded most days by a motley crew of locals who 'needed' to catch up on the news. Their tradition of gathering at the store, especially on Saturday nights, would even serve as the inspiration for tshirts that included caricatures of the regulars emblazoned with the words, I Survived Saturday Night In Wickham. Ducey's carried pretty much anything you could imagine, but Christmas time was especially great for chocolate lovers like myself. That's when Ganong's double dipped chocolates would arrive by the box, just waiting to be scooped into individual bags and sold to willing taste testers like me. Les and Elizabeth (Betty) Ducey have owned and operated the store in the many years since then, and I'm sure their decision to close was a difficult one to make. Rumour has it that they're considering reopening for next year's summer season. I sure hope so! I know I can't wait to go back there (this time by car), empty my pockets of coin and fill my belly with some sweet treats. After all, they just taste a little better at Ducey's. 0032
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LIBRARY NEWS different theme each week. Saturday, October 17 - 10:00am4:30pm, LegoTM Saturday. Saturday, October 24 - 11:00am, Family Movie Matinee - Despicable Me 2. Treats/water courtesy of Lancaster Mall (or bring your own). Saturday, October 31 - Pick a pumpkin from the Library Patch. Pumpkin Carveoff begins by the Mall Star at 2:30pm. Play games at the Library and enter your name for a chance to win a prize. Adult’s Programs Wednesday, October 14 - 6:00pm, Chic Flic and popcorn, Pitch Perfect 2. Thursday, October 15 - 7:00pm, Mystery Book Club - The Silkworm by Robert Galbraith. New members welcome. Wednesday, October 28 - 7:00pm, Chick Lit Book Club Robin and the Chick’s pick - Calling Me home by Julie Kibler. New members are welcome! Thursday, October 29 - 1:00pm, Library Social for seniors, newcomers and adults. Social time and light refreshments. Last
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 the next session - Tuesdays at 10:30am, November 3, 10, 17 & 24. Time for Tots - Drop-in for children aged 18-36 months Thursdays at 10:30am. Story Time - Drop-in for all ages consisting of stories, songs, fingerplays and a craft, Fridays at 10:30am. Thursday Night Homework Help for Elementary/Middle 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 organized around a
Thursday per month. Friday, October 30 - 2:00pm, Friday Flic, The Avengers: Age of Ultron. Free movie, popcorn courtesy of the Mall. Blankets For Canada Society Inc: Crocheters and knitters are welcome to make 8 X 8 squares to create blankets for people without shelter in the Saint John Area. Donations of yarn gratefully appreciated. Knit 2 Together (k2tog): Tuesday afternoon drop-in. We have knitted squares, tea and treats; if you have the time drop in and put two or more together to make a blanket. Gates 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. 0019
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ASK THE CHEF PERFECT PUMPKIN PIE Thanksgiving is the celebration of the harvest foods produced when our ancestors first came over from Europe. The true meaning of Canadian Thanksgiving was formed in the church where congregations would gather and share what they had harvested so that everyone would be ready for the long winter. They would feast and give thanks to God for the harvest and this has carried on ever since. I think we need more of this part of the tradition in today's Thanksgiving. Now when I think of Thanksgiving I think of my oldest daughter Samantha. It’s not Christmas or her birthday, but Thanksgiving that she looks forward to each year. So this year I asked her why? She said it was the one day a year that everyone came together as a family, both immediate and even some that had no place to go that year, where we all sat down and had some of her favourite
foods and we all would say what they were thankful for in that past year. Samantha’s favourite dish is pumpkin pie. So this article is dedicated to Samantha and here is my favourite pumpkin pie recipe. You can use canned or fresh pumpkin for this recipe, I prefer fresh pumpkin. Squash can also be used instead of pumpkin, your choice. It will not make much difference, just the taste would need to be adjusted slightly. Take an average size pumpkin, remove the top and clean out the inside of all the seeds. Do not throw out the seeds. Cut the pumpkin, with the skin on, into cubes. Rub with oil and bake in the oven at 325o for about an hour or fork tender. Allow to cool. While you wait for it to cool, make a pie crust and partially cook it. Scrape the pumpkin from the skins and add to a food processor. You will need about three pounds of pureed pumpkin. Now in no specific order add one can of condensed milk (14oz), one half cup of whipping cream, 2 tbls of cornstarch,
2tbls of molasses, 2tbls vegetable oil, 1 tbls cinnamon, 1 tsp ground ginger, 1/4 tsp of salt and three eggs. Mix together until you have combine thoroughly. Place mixture in your pie shell and cook for one hour or until the centre is firm, at 350 degrees. Whip the rest of your whipping cream and serve it on the side or on top of your pumpkin pie. Now, if you did not throw out your seeds you can give them a good rinse, place on a baking sheet. Sprinkle with a little salt and bake with your pie for 20 minutes or the seeds begin to turn brown. You can now use these seeds as garnish for your pie or in a salad or side dish. I hope you all had a great Thanksgiving. 0040
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WHAT’S HAPPENING WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 14 YMCA Newcomer Connections Info Session on refugee sponsorship, 7:00pm at the SJ Regional Y (191 Churchill Blvd). More info: ymcanewcomers.com. FRIDAY, OCTOBER 16 Fundraising Dance for PASAGE SJ at the Bill McGuire Centre, Rothesay. Doors open at 7:00pm, dance 8:00-12:00mid-night with Rocket 88. Prices for best dressed (50’s theme), spot dances, 50/50 & steak draw. Tickets - Joyce 642-4035, pasage@ nb.aibn.com or Tim (Kennebecasis Lions) 650-8810. Balysto Steelband - turkey dinner, concert, dance & silent auction at RCL #69 in W SJ. Tickets $25, doors open at 6:00pm. Tickets $10 without dinner, doors open at 8:00pm for entertainment & silent auction. Info 652-6286.
OCTOBER 16 & 17 nd 2 Annual Cathedral Art Show & Sale in the Cathedral Rectory, 91 Waterloo Street (6:00-9:00pm, Friday/9:00am4:00pm, Saturday). Proceeds from the sale of paintings will be donated to the Cathedral Restoration fundraising campaign. SATURDAY, OCTOBER 17 Dinner & Dance, sponsored by Evandale Chapter of Ducks Unlimited, at Greenwich Branch Legion (Jone’s Creek). Doors open 5:00, dinner 6:00pm. Music by Radio Factory. Silent auction, raffles, games, etc. For tickets ($25) or more info: Bill Cooper 485-5721 or Ron Jones 485-0802. A Night with the Beatles featuring George Urquhart, the St.Luke’s Singers and special guests. Come join us for a Sing Along, 7:00pm at St.Luke’s Anglican Church Hall, 12 Quispamsis Road, Gondola Point. Refreshments to follow – love offering will be received.
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Singles & Friends Dance at the Branch 69 Legion, 714 Wilson St West, SJ with “Second Time Around”. Doors open 8:00pm, band plays 9:00pm-Midnight. Admission $6 at the door and is open to anyone over the age of 19.
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 18 Live Auction at Lancaster Baptist Church in the C.E. Centre at 6:00pm (viewing at 5:00pm). Canteen available. Donations (furniture (new/ antique), old glass/china fancies, linens, jewellery, etc) accepted. Proceeds to church refugee ministries. More info 635-8980, Monday-Friday 9:00am-1:00pm. WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 21 "Soup"-er Senior Wellness Fair at the Hope Centre, 4347 Loch Lomond Road 1:00-3:00pm, an afternoon of soup tasting, recipe sharing, information booths and a free health check. Free flu shots, blood typing and kidney screening also available. Donations for the local food bank welcome! THURSDAY, OCTOBER 22 SJ Art Club monthly meeting 6:30pm at the NB Museum, Market Square. Short business meeting followed by special guest, Author Susan White. YMCA Newcomer Connections Info Session on refugee sponsorship, 7:00pm at the SJ Regional Y (191 Churchill Blvd). More info: ymcanewcomers.com. SATURDAY, OCTOBER 24 Annual Roast Beef Dinner at St. Luke’s Anglican Church (Church Hall, 12 Quispamsis Road), 4:00-6:00pm. Tickets are $12 each and $4 for children under 12. Call Judy 848-2723 to purchase tickets for either eat-in or take-out. Tickets are limited so call early. Annual Hip of Beef Dinner, with all the fixings and homemade pies, at the Hampton United Church, 4:006:30pm. $12/adults, $6/child 4-12, $30/immediate family, children under 4 eat for free. Tickets at the door, take out available. Kings County Historical & Archival Society meeting at the Belleisle
WHAT’S HAPPENING Community Hall, Springfield, starting at 2:00pm. Shawna Quinn will speak on Nursing Sisters in the World War I. All are welcome to attend. Roast Beef Supper Church of the Good Shepherd, 668 Manawagonish at Catherwood, with 4:30 & 5:30pm sittings. $ 14 ($30/family with children). For info or reservations 6358145.
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 25 Roast Beef Dinner at St. Bridget’s Community Hall (Chapel Grove) at 5:00pm. $15/adults $5/child 10 and under. Limited Seating. Reserve your ticket by calling Joanne White 7632436. NB Competitive Festival of Music Annual General Meeting, 2:00pm at Saint David's United Church, 7A Gondola Point Road. SATURDAY, OCTOBER 31 Motorcycle Swap Meet, 9:00am3:00pm at RCL #69 (SJ West), $15/
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SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 7 KV Old Boys’ 6th Annual Country & Western Evening at KV High School. Tickets ($12) at Beats & Bytes, Morris Music in SJ, Guardian Drugs (Kennebecasis & Hampton), KV Old Boy members. At the door $15. Doors open 6:00, show 7:00pm. Info at: kvoldboys.com. THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 12 2105 Hope in the City Breakfast, sponsored by the Salvation Army 7:30-9:00am at SJ Trade & Convention Centre with guest speaker, Kevin Vickers, Canada’s Ambassador to Ireland. Proceeds to the S A Community Response Vehicle & community social programs. Ticket info: 634-7166 or
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FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 13 Motorcycle Swap Meet, 7:00pmclosing at at the Pub Down Under (Place 400). $15/table, contact Tony Mowery 636-1028 or saintjohn@ ridefordad.ca. All proceeds, stay in NB, for Prostate Cancer research or Awareness Campaigns THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 26 SJ Art Club monthly meeting 6:30pm at the NB Museum, Market Square. Short business meeting followed by special guest, Artist Dale Cook. THURSDAY, JANUARY 28 SJ Art Club monthly meeting 6:30pm at the NB Museum, Market Square. Short business meeting followed by special guest, Peter Laroque. 849-7119
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Whether you’re getting ready to sell your home, or looking to spruce it up for your own enjoyment, there are many simple and inexpensive upgrades you can do to easily add thousands of dollars to your home’s value. Here are just 10 cheap fixes you can do without breaking the bank. 1. Make your kitchen really cook. The kitchen is still considered the heart of the home. So, it makes sense that potential home buyers gravitate to this room when they first view a home for sale. It’s important to make sure your kitchen looks clean and reasonably updated. You can replace an outdated kitchen faucet, add new cabinet door handles and update old lighting fixtures with brighter, more energy-efficient ones. If you can’t replace the cabinets, which can be expensive, it’s possible to reface the cabinets you already have. Something as simple as replacing cabinet doors and drawer fronts and repainting everything can make your cabinets look like new again. 2. Give appliances a facelift. If your kitchen appliances don’t match, order new doors or face panels for them. Before you order a new dishwasher panel, take apart the one you already have, as many dishwasher panels are white on one side and black on the other. Having a more cohesive looking kitchen makes a big difference in the buyer’s mind and does
affect the home’s resale price. 3. Buff up the bath. Next to the kitchen, bathrooms are often the most important rooms to update. They, too, can be improved without a lot of cash. Simple things like a new toilet seat, pedestal sink and flooring make a big difference in the look of the bath. If your tub and shower are looking dingy, consider re-grouting the tile and replacing any chipped tiles. A more complete coverup is a prefabricated tub and shower surround. These one-piece units may require professional installation but can still be cheaper than paying to re-tile walls and refinish a worn tub. 4. Step up your storage. While newer model homes have plenty of closet space, older homes are notorious for their lack of it. If you have cramped storage areas, it’s a good idea to purchase and install the do-it-yourself wire and laminate closet systems in bedrooms, pantries and entry closets. In the end, your closets will be more functional for you and make your home look more customized to potential buyers, should you choose to sell. 5. Let there be light. If you have boring recessed lighting in your dining and living rooms, consider replacing one of the room’s lights with an eye-catching chandelier. Home stores offer a wide range of inexpensive, but nice-looking, ceiling fixtures these days. If you have a ceiling fan
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ATTENTION NATURE LOVERS! If you love nature and experiencing it first-hand, why not take part in one of the Saint John Naturalists Club’s upcoming activities. Meetings, workshops and outings are open to one and all without charge, Saint John Naturalists’ Club members or not. Saturday, October 17, Fall Birding on Grand Manan. Monday, October 19 at 6:00pm “Winged Tapestries - Moths at Large”, 7:00pm regular meeting with speaker Nick Hawkins on “Unique Aspects of the Acadian Forest”. Both events at the NB Museum in Brunswick Square. Saturday, October 24, Rockwood Park Arboretum Restoration. Saturday, November 7, Deer Island Birding. Sunday, November 8, “A Billion Years of Rocks” field trip. Monday, November 9, regular meeting “Fossil Footprints”. 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”facebook.com/ NatureSaintJohn. 2567
CHERRY BROOK ZOO NEWS Lots of things happening at your Cherry Brook Zoo - new volunteers are signing up, maintenance is underway to get ready for the winter, construction of the new Reptile Building has begun and the garden group is clearing away old summer growth. All the volunteers are working very hard to set up and present Children’s Halloween Fun Day and the 20th year of Haunted Zoo. Here is the news about these two special October events: Saturday, October 17 - 1:004:00pm, Cherry Brook Zoo Children’s Halloween Fun Day. Come in costume both kids and parents. This event is not scary and designed for young children. Throughout the zoo meet Muppets, super heroes, princesses, Madagascar cast. Pet the rabbits and guinea pigs with zoo volunteers. For the kids: magic beads, treat bags when leaving the
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zoo, gift basket draw. At the canteen: cake and refreshments, kid’s crafts and games. Explore the creepy Mystery Boxes-if you dare! Plus more surprises. Friday & Saturday, October 23, 24 & 25- 7:00-9:00pm each night, Cherry Brook Zoo presents the 20th year of Haunted Zoo - very dark – very scary with guided tours leave every 20 minutes. If you survive the tour, enjoy a warm cup of Witches’ Brew. Regular admission applies for both events Events created and hosted by the zoo volunteers. All proceeds go toward the Animal Winter Care Budget. Zoo info: 634-1440. 2736
C.P.V.A. CHAPTER FORMS In late 2014 the Southern New B r u n s w i c k / S a s k at c h e w a n / i nt e rprovincial Chapter of the Canadian Peacekeeping Veterans Association (CPVA) began its work in support of veterans, seniors, and single parents. In short, the objects of our organization are as follows: To maintain an active program to advocate on behalf of Veterans and their families; To recognize the military experience of veterans; To improve the quality of life and enhance the wellbeing of veterans and their families; To advise and educate society as a whole of the concerns of veterans and their families; and To assist veterans in regaining their rightful place in society. Our Chapter has thus far rendered assistance to 21 veterans, 5 seniors, and 3 single parents. In each of the cases, those requiring help were given direct help, and each case was followed up to ensure that promised help was delivered in a timely manner. Should you know of a situation where our chapter could help, kindly contact our service officer/ president Norman Gaillard 506 847 5991. On National Peacekeepers Day (August 9 each year) 2015, our president was awarded “Peacekeeper of the year” by National President, Ray Kokkonen during ceremonies held in Miramichi. This award was presented in recognition of our Chapter’s exceptional record for the past year. Infrequent meetings of our organization are held at the call of the President, but most information is exchanged through the medium of the internet and at the
National Website: cpva.ca. A successful, fund raising, golf tournament was held at the Welsford Golf Club on July 23, 2015. Prizes were awarded to the top four players. We look forward to an even more exciting tournament next year. Our membership of 83 members is increasing and we continually seek new members. As a direct result of our membership growth, our chapter has been awarded the “chapter of the year” award by the national executive Why not join? Why not invite two others to join as well. Contact President Norman Gaillard (recently awarded “peacekeeper of the year”) at 847-5991. 3731
CHRISTMAS KETTLE CAMPAIGN The Salvation Army’s Christmas Kettle Campaign isn’t only about turkeys and toys; it’s about helping all year long those right here in Saint John who are struggling to make ends meet. It’s about providing a meal to a mentally challenged man who finds himself with no food in his fridge. It’s about providing school supplies to a child who wants to do well academically. It’s about supplying a new mom with diapers or formula or assisting with furniture for the elderly woman whose apartment was destroyed by fire. It’s about helping your neighbour. This Christmas season, give the gift of hope; please give generously and call today to book a few hours manning one of our kettles located throughout the city beginning November 13 and continuing until December 24. Thankyou Saint John for enabling us to give hope! For more info: 634-1633, Shelly McCready, Kettle Coordinator, Community Ministries Coordinator. 3730
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GET FISHING CATCH & RELEASE FISHING It has been said “a good game fish is too valuable to be caught only once”, and I firmly believe this. That is why today, regardless of if I catch nice trout, striped bass, or even a 4-foot sturgeon, I almost always practice catch and release fishing. As thrilling as landing a trophy fish can be, it is equally rewarding to watch the fish safely swim away to perhaps be caught again by another lucky angler. It is vital that we are responsible in how we enjoy our world class recreational fishing resource, otherwise our kids and grand kids will not be able to. One important way to do this is through catch and release fishing. What this means simply is after you catch a fish, take a picture or do what you will for a moment to enjoy it, and then release it back to swim away. Now I don’t practice catch and release 100% of the time and nor am I saying that you should either. There is nothing wrong with taking a meal home once in a while. I have brought home a meal of brook trout in the Spring, a striped bass from reversing falls, a small bag of yellow perch that my 5 year old caught this year and a feed of mackerel just the other week. But that pales in comparison to the hundreds of fish that my boys and I have release over the sides of our kayaks through the year. If everyone were to keep every fish that is legally allowed to be kept, it would put undue strain on the fish populations and the numbers would noticeably drop. Unfortunately we already see this today in many areas as both quantity and size of some fishing locations are in noticeable decline. There is a correct and incorrect way to release a fish, and this is important to know. Just throwing a fish back in the water may result in it floating belly up. Any fish that has been through the trauma of being hooked and reeled in is going to be tired, especially if there was a long fight. A few minutes out of water will mean the fish will use up even more of the oxygen in its system.
To release the fish, you will want to cradle it in your hand and hold it in the water, gently moving it back and forth so that water can flow around the gills getting oxygen back into the bloodstream. Once recovered, the fish will let you know when it is ready to swim away. Have fun out there, be safe and catch a big one! 0044
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120 Market Place; 674-4335 Specimen Collection - Tuesdays & Wednesdays 8:00am-2:00pm, appointment, please call 648-6681. Food Bank - Tuesdays & Fridays, 1:00pm-3:00pm. Food Purchase Club - clients pay for their bag of fresh produce. Call 6744335 for information. Smoking Cessation Program - call 674-4335 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.8 Monthly Foot Care Clinic - 3rd Wednesday of each month, ($35 fee or covered by insurance) by appointment 657-2773. “Zoomers” - Senior led Fitness/ Falls Prevention for ages 50 & up (free) on Tuesdays 10:00am and Fridays 11:00am. Space is limited and registration is required for Fall programs 674-4307. Gentle Yoga - Thursdays, 10:00am. $6 fee. Zumba - (slower pace), Mondays & Wednesdays, 10:00am. $4 fee. Pickle Ball - Mondays-Thursdays, 11:00am. contact Mike 672-9566. Art Class - Tuesdays at 10:00am (goodwill offering). Community Garden Plots - First come, first served. $15 plus $5 key deposit. Two nurse practitioners and Social worker/Counselling (by appointment only). Tuesdays from 1:00-3:00pm, Social Development worker on-site to answer questions. 3250
UNB Saint John Seawolves football ‘at home’ 2015 schedule – Atlantic Football League for ages 18 to 24 years. Saturday, October 17 - 4:00pm, hosting Holland College Hurricanes of PEI,Canada Games Stadium, Tucker
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FOOD DRIVE FOR FOODBANK The Westside Foodbank wishes to thank Tevinn, Andrea, Amanda and Steve for their amazing food drive at Drew and Jen's No-frills. Huge thank you to Drew and Jen's No-Frills
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LIVE WELL OCTOBER IS AUTISM AWARENESS MONTH Dr. Stephen Shore (2003), author of Beyond the Wall, once wrote: “If you have met one person with Autism - you have met one person with Autism”. A phrase used often in the Autism community as it captures the essence of the spectrum that there is a high degree of variability in social and communicative function, and differences in restrictive or repetitive behaviours for those diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Each individual child on the spectrum will have their own unique strengths, challenges and struggles and will need as many unique accommodations and supports to face their challenges with confidence. Recent estimates are that one in every 68 children is diagnosed with ASD and boys remain four times more likely than girls to be diagnosed with this disorder. In recognition of October being Autism Awareness month, I want to share what I
have learned as a parent raising two boys on the Autism spectrum. I have learned to ignore the eye-rolls in restaurants from those who pass judgment. While at the same time I have learned to give a compassionate smile to the parent in a mall with a child experiencing an outof-control meltdown. I have learned the importance of educating myself on how Autism affects the individual child so that I can bring all that I know to the other caregivers in their lives. I have learned that the way I sense my world is vastly different than my boys’ sense of their world. What is only an annoying sound to my ears is earpiercingly painful for them. I have learned that all behaviours exist for a reason, from the hand-flapping to the darting eyes in conversation. And I have learned that the best way to determine how they are coping with life is to simply observe their behaviours. Further, I have learned to separate the behaviour from the boy. I have learned that keeping predictable daily routines feeds their sense of security in the world. But most importantly, I have
learned that my role as a parent, to teach, guide and prepare them for adulthood - is not negated by their ASD diagnosis. While Autism may explain behaviours, it never excuses behaviours. As a parent it is critical to still hold my children accountable for their behavior while acknowledging the difference between teaching and disciplining and coming up with creative strategies to modify and replace behaviors when necessary. Lastly, I have come to realize that, if it takes a whole village to raise a child, as the African proverb suggests, it most certainly takes a village to support parents raising a child with special needs. Autism should be thought of as a community issue. By supporting parents, by extension, we support the child. 0008
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SJ JEWISH FILM FESTIVAL The Saint John Jewish Historical Museum is pleased to announce that it will be holding the second Annual Saint John Jewish Film Festival from October 18 - October 22. The films to be shown will be primarily prize winning films that have been featured in prestigious film festivals around the world. The proceeds from the film festival will support the work of the Saint John Jewish Historical Museum to preserve the Jewish history of Saint John. The films will be screened at the Saint John Jewish Historical Museum, 91 Leinster Street. Tickets can be purchased for $10/film at the Saint John Jewish Historical Museum and the Imperial Theatre box office. The lineup for the Saint John Jewish Film Festival is as follows: Sunday, October 18 – 2:00pm, Mr. Kaplan. At 76, Mr. Kaplan has a severe existential crisis. As he begins to question his worth, he comes across a strange case when his granddaughter mentions a German man who runs a café near the beach. Convinced that he has found an escaped “Nazi”, Mr. Kaplan teams up with a slacker to kidnap the German. English sub-titles; 7:00pm, 24 Days. When Ilan Halimi is kidnapped for ransom because he is Jewish and supposedly rich, his family and the police start a race against time to save him from the tortures of the “gang of barbarians”. English subtitles. Monday, October 19 – 7:00pm, Above and Beyond. In 1948, a group of World War II pilots volunteered to fight for Israel in the War of Independence. This ragtag band of brothers not only turned the tide of the war, they also
laid the groundwork for the Israeli Air Force. Tuesday, October 20 – 7:00pm, Run Boy Run. Srulik, an 8-year old boy, flees from the Warsaw Ghetto in 1942. He attempts to survive, at first alone in the forest, and then as a Christian orphan named Jurek on a Polish farm. English sub-titles Wednesday October 21 – 7:00pm, The Art Dealer. A stylish Parisian thriller set in the murky world on Nazi-looted art. A young journalist finds herself caught up in a web of betrayal as she uncovers a story that has been carefully buried for decades. English subtitles. Thursday, October 22 – 7:00pm, Quality Balls: The David Steinberg Story/Hannah Cohen’s Holy Communion. An overview of the long and varied career of comic David Steinberg features interviews with Larry David, Jerry Seinfeld and others. A spirited, 7-year old, growing up in Dublin in the 1970’s, can’t wait to make her Holy Communion. The only problem is – she’s the wrong religion. 3725
FAMILY PLUS/ LIFE SOLUTIONS PROGRAMS Your Centre for Family and Personal Wellness. Our Mission: To Enrich Personal, Family and Work Life throughout Our Community. 2015 Evening Program Schedule: Cooperative Parenting after Separation/ Divorce (6 weeks). Assists separated/ divorced parents cope with their anger and pain while minimizing the negative impact of divorce on their children. Thursdays 7:00-9:30pm. October 22-November 26 with facilitators: Lynn Kinsella, Katherine
McBrearty. Active Parenting Now (6 weeks). Learn how to build a stronger relationship with your children, instill self-esteem and apply key discipline methods (parenting 5-12 year olds). Mondays 7:00-9:00pm, November 9-December 14 with facilitator Lora Durant. All programs are held at the offices of Family Plus/Life Solutions, 199 Chesley Drive, Suite 204, Saint John, 634-8295. 3677
TAKE CHARGE OF ARTHRITIS The Arthritis Society is offering a new series for Seniors this fall entitled “Seniors’ Lifestyle Makeover Challenge”. Learn from the best! Take this free, 6-week program and learn the principles of self-management while being coached on making positive lifestyle changes that can lead to a healthier lifestyle! Each week you will learn about a relevant topic and then put it into practice as a local expert from your community drops by and teaches you new skills! Participants will take away a greater understanding of what’s available to them in their own communities as well as the skills to maintain a positive lifestyle! The series will run on Mondays, October 19 to November 23 from 2:00-4:00pm at the Loch Lomond Villa (185 Loch Lomond Road). Facilitators for the series will be Marlene Wowchuk & Shirley Johnston; guest speakers include a physiotherapist, an occupational therapist, pharmacist, dietician, Yoga practitioner… and more. Space is limited, so pre-register for this free series early: info@nb.arthritis. ca or 1-800-321-1433, Ext 104. 3665
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IN THE GARDEN ALL THINGS COME TO THOSE WHO WAIT! As I write, the promise of prolonged rain spurs me on to think that I might yet get some transplanting and serious weeding done before the cold puts an end to gardening for the season (and before my joints refuse to dig any more in the concrete like earth!). Despite the unusually prolonged drought most vegetable gardeners have realised a pretty good harvest, with the exception of producing ripe tomatoes, mine were at least a month late in ripening and though the vines were loaded, the fruit was unusually hard with tough skins, doubtless due to scant rainfall; tomatoes suffer more than most crops when there is an inconsistent supply of water and our dilemma is having to risk the consequences of a ’dry well’ if we choose to water them. The abundance of Apples and berries on the Roses, Hawthorn, Rowan and
High Bush Cranberries will bring great joy to the jelly makers and of course those that are out of reach for human hands will provide wonderful food for the birds through the coming winter. Jellies made from these fruits are high in vitamin C and a very good defense against the common cold; a spoon full of any of them in a mug of hot water can soothe a raw throat in record time! While harvesting the fruits I do a bit of pruning, branches that rub against each other should be removed and trees need to be opened up to allow good airflow and access to the sun. Raspberries and blackberries require the canes that bore fruit to be removed at ground level since they will not bear fruit again. With the winds that are forecast along with the much needed rain, one can be sure that an intensive ‘pick up’ will be the order of the day; along with the obvious sticks and branches there is a need to keep the ground under the fruit trees clear of fallen fruit; various pests use them as lush condominiums for
their winter retreats and emerged rested and eager to do their deadly work in the spring, a bit of extra care at this time of year will reap dividends in the future. Once the promised rain has done its stuff and the ground has softened up a bit, a good run around with the mowers will hopefully be the last time that the grass will need cutting; it is wise to lift the blades a bit as protection against winter kill, however I do often make use of the mower as an alternative to raking once the leaves have fallen; though this might come across as pure laziness it actually is of benefit to the grass as the chopped leaves provide a mulch that is nutritious and one that is easily absorbed into the turf. Blessings. 0038 Betty Kennett, Resident Green Thumb
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MUSINGS MURPHY’S LAWS OF HOUSEHOLD MANAGEMENT It occurred to me last issue when I was writing about the pros and cons of leaving the bed unmade, the one day it was not made is when company would drop-in and label me a slovenly housekeeper. Okay so maybe I am a slovenly housekeeper, or at least a somewhat less meticulous one than I was raised. Sometimes the pots and pans wait a day or two to get washed and the mail may sit on the counter unopened for a few days. But my bed is ALWAYS made. Somehow there seems a distinction to me. The unmade bed feels slovenly, the pots and pans are generally tidily stacked waiting for enough of them to accumulate to justify the hot water to wash them. At any rate, the thought process took me to wondering about what other “Murphy’s Laws” may apply to running a household.
#1. First and foremost: If you clean your house no one will visit. Corollary (You remember those from math class, right? They are the things that logically flow from the proven fact): If you DON’T clean your house your motherin-law and the nosy neighbour will pop in unannounced. #2. As soon as you clean out that junk drawer that has been accumulating “stuff ” for the last 5 years, next week you will need something you just discarded. If you are lucky it is still to be found in the donation bag for whatever charity you support with your cast-offs, but that seems a lot of luck to expect. No, you will have to go buy a replacement, and after you use it this once it will end up in the same junk drawer for another 5 years. #3. Soccer, Dance, Scouts, Piano and Basketball are all on the same day. AND not spaced in such a manner to allow adequate time to get to them all on time on even a sunny evening in September, let alone a snowy January night!
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