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It appears likely that New Brunswick will see a carbon tax in the not too distant future. While, a cap and trade system is still possible, the current government is hinting carbon tax. They are also hinting that the carbon tax would not be rebated back to the people who paid the tax, but rather be put into economic development activities. If this is in fact, what actually comes about, my comment would be BONEHEADS. I know that I have said it before, but let me say it once again. Governments are political animals and know nothing about economic development. I am not against a carbon tax whatsoever, but I am definitely against the government spending that tax money. Distributed back to the families of the province, they will individually make the best decision how that money will be spent. And yes, for some, the money will not be well spent, but collectively, the families of the province will make much smarter decisions than any government. The capitalist system works so well, because each person votes with every dollar they spend which business and which products survive. Some buy soft drinks and some buy chainsaws, but ultimately, the best solutions for reducing carbon emissions will be decided by the voters (families) of the province. Now, here is what happens. The government subsidizes a solar panel plant. Great idea... right!!! But, I buy a windmill to generate my electrical savings, and you buy a

smaller more fuel efficient auto, and Joe installs a small stream electric unit on his property, while Jack opts to buy booze, turn down the thermostat and wear a sweater. No solar panels are sold (an obvious exaggeration) and our subsidized panel plant is done for and so is our money!! If New Brunswick had the distinct ability to be the best solar panel maker in the world, chances are many of the really smart businesses out there would have already figured it out and have manufacturing plants established here. Subsidies are a bonus for smart businesses because you are paying them to do what they already know is a good solid business idea, but are willing to take your money if offered. Subsidies are also an incentive for not so smart people to try ideas that smart people are unwilling to fund, because the idea is just not that great. Let the families of New Brunswick have their say in how carbon tax revenues are spent. Then we will be subsidizing smart decisions!!!! 0002

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HEALTH MATTERS SHOULD I GET THE “SHINGLES VACCINE”? Shingles is a common name for herpes zoster (HZ). It is an infection that presents as deep pain and small watery blisters in a single line or area on the skin, usually on one side of the body. It is a reactivation of the chicken pox virus (varicella zoster virus) within the nervous system. Shingles can affect one in three people in their lifetime. Shingles likes to appear when we are under stress, either emotionally or from other illnesses; however, often the reason for the appearance of shingles is never found. Shingles may cause pain that can continue after the rash disappears and sometimes this pain can become chronic and sometimes debilitating. This is called “post-herpetic neuralgia” and is the most common complication of shingles. Steroids and anti-viral drugs can help prevent long-term pain after shingles if they are started within the first two days of the appearance of the shingles

rash. For this reason it is important to see your doctor right away. Rare, but serious complications of shingles may include sight-threatening eye infections, central nervous system infections, neuromuscular disease and secondary bacterial infections. Shingles is not contagious - it can't be "caught" from someone else. Shingles occurs when an unknown trigger causes the virus hiding inside the person's body to become activated. A person with a shingles rash can pass the virus to someone who has never had chickenpox or been vaccinated for chickenpox. The contact would then develop chickenpox, not shingles. A person with chickenpox cannot give shingles to someone else - but they too can pass the virus to someone who has never had chickenpox. What is the “Shingles Vaccine”? The herpes zoster vaccine (HZV) is a single dose vaccine. There is evidence to support the use of HSV in healthy individuals over the age of 50; however the greatest benefit has been shown in individuals over 60. In

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this group the vaccine reduces incidence of herpes zoster by approximately 51% and the incidence of post-herpetic neuralgia by approximately 66%. The vaccine can be given with or without a history of shingles, but should be given at least one year after the last episode. The need for re-vaccination or “boosters” has yet to be determined. Because this is a live vaccine it is generally not recommended in immune-compromised individuals (cancer treatment, HIV, organ transplant etc.). Pharmacists are able to prescribe and administer the shingles vaccine. Speak with your pharmacist, physician or other health care provider to see if the HSV is appropriate for you. 0043 Dr. Jennifer Ryan, B.Sc., Pharm, Pharm D, ACPR, FCSHP, Pharmacist Owner.

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IN THE GARDEN GARDENING AND HOPE Gardening is a profession of hope. ~Brian Brett. At this time of year that quote is especially significant as most gardeners are engaged in planting bulbs for spring flowering; confident that despite howling gales, thaw and freeze, depths of snow and sub zero temperatures, these beauties will rise from their drab dead looking bodies and provide the most welcome of sights as we emerge from the challenges of winter weather. All of the Narcissus family are rejected by deer; nearly all of the others are choice picks on their menu. The general rule of thumb is to plant bulbs at a depth that is three times the height of the bulb and there are plenty of devices that make planting a breeze if the ground is relatively free of rocks. The most satisfactory method, and one that is most pleasing to the eye come spring, is to thoroughly dig a circle about three feet in diameter, picking out the rocks and largest stones; a good mixture of compost, manure and bone meal can be dug into this circle and five bulbs placed in a cross formation about ten inches apart within the prepared ground. This leaves plenty of room for the expansion that will happen over the next few years; the cross formation is a wonderful reminder of the Resurrection… surely, the dramatic emergence of the gifts of the garden is miraculous! All of this planting is best done before the end of October, earlier is best as it gives an opportunity for some root system to be established before freeze up. Many folk cover their perennial plants with fir boughs etc., any covering should

not be done until the ground is well frozen, then the covering will keep the ground frozen until spring. Thawing out during winter is not an ideal situation, the covering is supposed to protect the ground from just that. Fall is a grand time to clear the flower beds of weeds and to cut back perennials to about six inches, though many like to leave all the foliage on, doing so provides a very cozy home to over wintering pests; removing all dead leaves and cleaning up is a great preventive measure against pest infestation next year. A light covering with good compost will protect German Iris from severe winter damage, though you have to hop to it early in the spring to partially uncover the rhizomes before they suffer from rot. This is my last column for the year and I would like to express my thanks to... the Community Gardeners for their generous donations of fresh food to the Food Basket; to the Hampton Herald for their willingness to provide a wonderful means of communication within our communities and to God for all the blessings that we enjoy. Blessings. 0045

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food. The Search for Israeli Cuisine will show the 70+ cultures that make up the Israeli people, each with wonderful and unique food traditions. Monday, October 31, 7:00pm - Once in a Lifetime - Directed by MarieCastille Mention Schaar - France 2014 - A dedicated history teacher at a French high school taps lessons of the Holocaust in an effort to motivate her troubled students. Based on a true story. Tuesday, November 1, 7:00pm - Raise the Roof - Directed by Yari Wolinsky USA 2015 - Inspired by images of the magnificent wooden synagogues of 18th century Poland, the last of which were destroyed by the Nazis, artists Rick and Laura Brown set out to reconstruct a replica of the stunning, mural-covered Gwozdziec synagogue. Wednesday, November 2, 7:00pm - To Life - Directed by Jean-Jacques Zilbermann - France 2014 - Helen, Rose and Lili have survived the Holocaust and have never seen each other since. In 1960, they meet again in Berck, France. They learn to enjoy together ample pleasures in life: nice meals, ballads on the beach, playing in the waves.

Thursday, November 3, 7:00pm Rock in the Red Zone - Directed by Barry Avrich - USA 2013 - Rock in the Red Zone is a portrayal of life on the edge in the war-torn city of Sderot. Once known for its prolific rock scene that revolutionized Israeli music, for 13 years the town has been the target of ongoing rocket fire from the Gaza Strip. The film chronicles the town's trauma and reveals its enduring spirit. Tickets are now on sale at the SJ Jewish Historical Museum and Imperial Theatre - $10 each, or ‘reel pass’ for $40 to all five great films. Reel Pass available at Historical Museum only. For further information please contact the Sj Jewish Historical Museum at 633-1833. 4252

QUILTS FOR VETERANS Members of the Marco Polo Quilters Guild, with the aid of Branch 69 Legion, made quilts for every bed of Ridgewood Veterans Wing. The last 33 quilts were presented to Ridgewood on October 12. These quilts are “thank you quilts”, to thank the Veterans for what they have done for us. 4274

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ASK MARY I’M A LOST SOUL. HOW DO I START LIVING AGAIN? We may cling to the past because it is known to us. We all struggle with separation, their memory is still vivid to us and we miss them terribly. We notice every couple and they seem to intensify our sense of isolation. We no longer have the identity of, “husband” or “wife” and so we must have courage to redefine ourselves. We would do well to recognize the courage we have within us. History tells us that humans can find the courage to not only survive but to transform something horrible into something of value. I don’t know how someone remains strong after the death of a child, but I do know that it’s possible to learn from our pain in such a way that we can become of value to others and to ourselves. Don’t focus on the pain by asking questions like, “Why did this happen to me?” Instead ask the question “Now that this has happened, how can I be of value?” Move the questions away from the “me”

focus. It’s hard to understand that this is all a normal part of grieving and it is important for those around you to understand that. When we have a significant loss the grieving process may well continue into the second or third year. Grief is a turning point in your life. You, and only you, can decide to grieve and heal or be a victim. This doesn’t mean that you aren’t entitled to mourn. All of us have the right to grieve because if grief is ignored it can block us from healing. Grief may feel like a mental illness; no sleep, anxiety, fear, loss of interest and thoughts of worthlessness can all add up to feeling like “a lost soul”. Facing our loss is part of travelling on this journey of grief and that’s how healing begins. Look into your past and see when you had other losses; job changes, illness, children moving out, divorce, financial difficulties or tragic accidents. You survived them and acquired wisdom

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and maturity that often comes through hardship. This is true for you today, even though it is hard to imagine now, but moving through the grief process takes time and healing comes from within. Reaching out to others, family and friends is a sign of wanting to heal. Being kind to yourself is a great start but you also need to acknowledge that you are not alone. Allow others to help you as you adjust to this period of redefining who you are and what you want your future to look like. Take care of yourself. 0016

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RCL BR 69 REMEMBRANCE & POPPY FUND REPORT November 11 - 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 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. 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. 2015/2016 Poppy Trust Fund Report for RCL Lancaster Branch #69. The Poppy Trust Fund Year End is September 30, 2016. Balance as of September 30, 2015; $30,664.29; Money Raised in the 2015 Campaign: Poppies - $27,544.71; Wreaths - $11,900; Donations - $23,316.30; Interest - $478.72. Total Income for 2015/2016 was $63,239.73 (Giving a Total Balance of $93,904.02) Expenditures: Poppies & Wreaths -

$14,714.60; Bursaries - $4,000; Poems & Essays - $1,620; Benevolence - $6,125.30; 1777 Army Cadets - $2,000; Rodney Sea Cadets - $2,000; Royal Commonwealth Ex Service League - $750; Gurkha WWII Benevolence - $500; Ridgewood Veterans Wing - $2,082.22; NB Command Service Bureau - $1,244.42; NB Command Homeless Veteran Program - $1,244.42; Meals on Wheels - $500; Romero House $500; Fort McMurray Relief Fund - $3,000; Handicap Entrance Br 69 - $14,600; Postage - $621.68; Advertising -$56.50; Service Officer Training - $65; Operating Expense - $1,673.34; Promotional Material - $2,542.95. Total Expenditures for 2015/2016 was $59,840.43. Balance on Hand as of September 30, 2016; - $34,063.59. Lancaster Branch thanks the public for their generous support over the years with the Poppy Campaign. If anyone is interested in assisting the Legion with the Poppy Campaign or any of our other Branch activities please contact the branch. We are always looking for new members. Larry Lynch, President/Poppy Chairman, RCL Lancaster Branch #69. 4278

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We have formed a small group of citizens together to raise money and do everything we can to save our playground. Most recently, we have entered Lorneville into the Aviva Community Fund contest to win a new playground. We are looking to make it to the finals but we need people to go online and vote! To vote: avivacommunityfund.org/ voting/project/view/16-349. 4279

Carleton Community Centre, 120 Market Place; 674-4335 Hours: Monday-Friday 7:30am-3:30pm. Specimen Collection - Tuesdays & Wednesdays 8:00am-3:00pm, appointments only 648-6681. Food Bank - Winter hours in effect: Tuesdays & Fridays, 1:00pm-3:00pm. Gentle Yoga - 9:00am, Mondays & 10:00am on Thursdays, $6 fee. Line Dancing - 10:00am, Mondays, $5 fee. Art Class - 10:00am, Tuesdays (goodwill offering). Contact: kimmy.cookson@ gmail.com. Senior Led Fitness Program/Falls Prevention - for ages 50 & up, “Zoomers”, free. Tuesdays 10:00am and Fridays 11:00am, all participants must have an initial assessment. Call the Centre. Pickle Ball - Call Mike 672-9566. Fundy Fog Chasers - meet Thursdays (6:30pm) and Saturdays (9:00am), runners and walkers welcome, no charge to participate. Check Facebook. Gentle Dance (low key) - 10:00am, Fridays (donation).

VOTE FOR LORNEVILLE PLAYGROUND Lorneville is losing it's only playground next year. With it, will also be a loss of the summer playground program. Unlike other areas on the West side, there is no other playground within walking/biking distance for the kids. The current playground is over 25 years old and does not meet safety standards.

MILFORD COMMUNITY CENTRE 248 Milford Road, 672-2400 Mondays - 7:00pm, Auction 45’s (except holidays), all welcome. Thursdays - Bingo, doors open at 5:45pm. Games start at 6:30pm. Saturday, December 3 - 11:00am1:00pm, Children's Christmas Party for ages 1-12. Please register at 6722400 with child's name and age. Ginger/cookie decorating, hot dogs, visit from Santa with small gift. More information on any of the above or to rent the Centre, please call 6722400. 0033 October 25th - November 7th, 2016

LIBRARY NEWS WEST BRANCH LIBRARY Lancaster Mall, 621 Fairville Blvd, 643-7260 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 -Please sign up for next session, Tuesdays 11:30am - November 1, 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 643-7260 to book a free one-on-one tutoring session. Family Drop-in Table - all day, every day with weekly theme. 10th Annual Scary Story Contest - Prize for one writer from grade 4/5, 6/7 and grade 8. Contact library for more info. October 16-22 - Games @ the Library. Play and enter your name for a chance to win prizes.

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Saturday, October 29 - Star Wars Day (dress in costume), contact Library for more info. We are a Pokémon Go® Pokéstop replenish your supplies, spin for Pokéballs, potions and capture some rare Pokémon. Adult Programs: Coffee House & Open Mic - last Wednesday (October 26) of each month, 6:30pm. Musicians, poets, writers and a great audience, all welcome. SJ has talent - come and see. Thursday, October 27 - 7:00pm, Chick Lit Book Club - Mr. Penumbra’s 24-Hour Bookstore by Robin Sloan. New members welcome. Friday, October 28 - 2:00pm, Friday Flic viewing Money Monster. West Branch Library Social: 1:00pm, last Thursday (October 27) 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.

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AROUND & ABOUT CHRISTMAS TIME’S A COMING The popular country bluegrass tune, “Christmas Time’s a Coming,” by Benjamin Tex Logan, was first recorded by Bill Monroe was back in 1951. My favorite version is by Dolly Parton who sings with such spontaneous sincerity of hearing “the bells ringing,” seeing “snowflakes falling” and of the joy she has when “hearing ( people) singing.” As a long time Chorister, primarily with the Carleton Choristers, who will be celebrating their 25th anniversary next year, I begin practicing Christmas numbers the 2nd week of September, as our Christmas show will be December 6 at Grace Presbyterian Church on Coburg Street. As our director Christopher Lane reminds us weekly, it isn’t how many days to Christmas that counts in our life as singers, but how many days to concert time! Christopher probably picks out the numbers we will sing in the hottest days of July, but I know someone who is at the job of planning a Christmas Concert even

earlier than Christopher, and that is Carol Harris Raynes. I sang with her choir too, when it was active, the Ambassadors and one event we began five years ago was what is called a Notable November Night. It has been held annually at Lancaster Baptist Church on the nearest Sunday night to Advent, and this year that date is November 20 at 7:00pm. It is a free will offering event, and Carol began lining the performers the day after last year’s concert was held and she’s kept me informed ever since on an almost monthly basis as acts were added. There are still a few weeks for her to make changes, but so far, she tells me Organist John Higgins will return, and there will be a Carol Singing session, likely led by Bob Kierstead with the aid of a remnant Carol’s long time men’s chorus, the Ambassadors. Carol will tell a story, as she always does, and so will I. Ed Powell, flautist will be present, and you’ll know why singer Christopher Lane was chosen

to sing with a national men’s chorus when he entertains. The program is still being fine tuned and there will be other entertainers engaged as concert day approaches. I know there are going to be dozens of other worthwhile concerts to attend in the next few weeks, so don’t get so caught up in shopping and partying that you don’t take time to be at a few of them. It is uplifting to sing, but it is even more uplifting to sing to an appreciative audience, and that can’t happen unless you are there. 0004

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WHAT’S HAPPENING Tuesday, October 25 Fall Fashion Show, see what Jo’s Boutique is carrying for fall & winter, 7:00pm St. Ann’s Church, 135 Simpson Drive. Tickets ($15) at Jo’s Boutique (St. Joseph’s Hospital lobby) or Kennebecasis Drugs, Quispamsis. Sponsored by St. Joseph’s Auxiliary.

Wednesday, October 26 NB Genealogical Society, SJ Branch, meeting, 7:00pm at the SJ Free Public Library, Multipurpose Room. Guest speaker, Fred Farrel, speaking on Tracking Irish New Brunswickers at the Provincial 50+ Women Who Care of Greater Saint John (Hampton to Grand Bay meeting at St James the Less Church Rothesay Road. Registration 1:00, meeting 1:30-2:30pm). For more info contact:Donna 634-1230; Sandy 652-4155; Mary Ann 849-7591; Carol 216-2001. Annual Fall Card/Luncheon Party, St. Mark's United Church (50 Dexter Drive) with sandwiches, sweets, many prizes. $12/ person. Bridge, auction 45, crib, etc - bring your friends to make a table of four. UCW members or call Church office at 672-3320 for tickets.

Thursday, October 27 Free Public Lecture on “The End of Suffering” Hospice Palliative Care or Physician Assisted Death” by Dr. Chris O’Brien, Medical Director, Bobby’s Hospice, 7:00-8:00pm in the Level 1 Amphitheatre at the SJ Regional Hospital. All welcome.

Friday, October 28 9th Annual "Newfie Night" at St. Luke's Hall, corner of Metcalf & Lansdowne. Jiggs Dinner, Silent Auction, and entertainment. Auction viewing 5:00, dinner 6:00pm. Tickets ($15) available from church office (693-4152). Proceeds to St. Luke's ministries. Hear My Voice Concert, 7:00pm at Bayside Middle School auditorium (general seating). Tickets at door $20. Entertainment includes: Hilary Ladd, Circle of Fifths (Dalhousie Medicine NB), AussieScots Duo and many more. Proceeds to Sophia Recovery Centre. Concerts in the Cathedral presents University of Kings College Chapel Choir, 7:30pm at Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception. $30/adults (+ HST &

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Saturday, October 29 Roast Beef Supper, 4:30-5:30pm, at the Church of the Good Shepherd, Manawagonish at Catherwood. Tickets $14 ($30/family). All welcome!

November 4-6 Breast Cancer Retreat at the Villa Madonna in Rothesay. Registration fee $45, by October 28. Fee plus funds from the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation covers snacks, lunch and activities. Contact: Linda Saulnier 696-7604 or e-mail: lindacsaulnier@gmail.com.

Saturday, November 5 Annual Rocmaura Bazaar, 1:00-3:00pm, Rocmaura Nursing Home. Donations - bake table (morning of sale), crafts, new to you (no clothing) - clean, usable items in good condition, may be dropped off at Rocmaura Recreation Dept. No meeting November 3. Indoor Yard & Bake Sale, 8:30am12:00noon, at St. Luke's Church Hall, corner of Metcalf and Lansdowne, SJ. Proceeds to St. Luke's ministries. Annual Craft Sale, 10:00am-3:00pm at the Carleton Kirk United Church. Also, sandwich plate ($3) and strawberry shortcake ($3), tea/coffee free. Sponsored by the seniors of Carleton Kirk.

Monthly Breakfast/Brunch/Bake Sale at Church of St. Andrew & St. David (164 Germain St., side entrance), 9:00am12:00noon. Take-out available. $10/adults, $4/children under 10, $25/family of 4. Church Phone: 634-3092.

Sunday, November 13 KOC Breakfast - sponsored by 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).

Thursday, November 17 Cooking for Cancer, in support of the 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. 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.

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 - 6722385.

Monday, November 7, 14, 28

December 2-4

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. 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).

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 registration; remainder at arrival. Info/registration: 8495125, 1-866-783-3300; villamadonna.ca under Programs. Saturday, December 10 Monthly Breakfast/Brunch/Bake Sale at the Church of St. Andrew & St. David (164 Germain St., side entrance), from 9:00am12:00noon. Take-out available. This is a fundraiser for the Church. $10/adults, $4/ children under 10, $25/family of 4. Church Phone: 634-3092.

Saturday, November 12 Christmas Craft Sale, sponsored by River Valley Lions, 8:30am-2:30pm at St. Matthew’s Church Hall, (Dollard Drive, Grand Bay-Westfield). Canteen available. Tables $15, contact Lion Debbie 738-3435, Lion Wanda 757-2506 or Lion Shirley 7388550.

LEGIONS JERVIS BAY RCL #53 1016 Bayside Drive 633-0092; jervisbay@ rogers.com Hours of operation - Monday-Friday 2:0011:00pm; Saturday 12:00noon-11:00pm; 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, October 25; November 1, 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, October 29; November 5, 19, 26 - 2:00-5:00pm, dance with Delbert in Pub 69. Saturday, November 5 - 9:00pm, RCL 69 & Singles dance with Party Line in the Upper Hall. Saturday, November 12 - 2:00-5:00pm, dance with Donny & Delbert in Pub 69. Sunday, October 30 & November 20 7:00pm, dance with Steve, Carol & Anne Marie in the Upper Hall. Sunday, November 6 & 27 - 1:00pm, Doubles Crib in the Upper Hall; 7:00pm, dance with WCR in the Upper Hall. Sunday, November 13 - 7:00pm, dance with Steve & Carol in the Upper Hall. 0015

BENEFIT AUCTION FOR BOBBY’S HOSPICE The Lions Clubs of Greater Saint John are banding together, as part of their Centennial Service Challenge, to host

an auction for Bobby’s Hospice on Saturday, October 29 at the Quispamsis Island View Lions Club (9 Market Street, Quispamsis). Tickets $15, and all funds raised will be donated to Bobby’s Hospice to support the purchase of a new truck. The cost of providing care at Bobby’s Hospice is $1.7 million per year. The New Brunswick government provides an annual grant of $730,000 each year which covers the costs of their 24-hour nursing team. Our generous community provides the remaining funds needed to cover operating costs - the costs of food, medical supplies, laundry, equipment, heat, lights, housekeeping, insurance, etc. Lions Club International is the largest service club organization in the world. Its 1.35 million members in more than 46,000 clubs are serving communities in 200 countries and geographical areas around the globe. Bobby’s Hospice will reach its 6th Anniversary this November, but has provided our community with 33 Years of Hospice care and the Lions have been there to help since 1983. Hospice needs a new truck for snow clearing and supplies. For more information, contact Jim Maxwell at 333-1059 or via e-mail at jimmaxsvc@gmail.com. 4276

“YOUR WEST SIDE FUNERAL HOME” FOR OVER FIFTY YEARS

Jo’s Boutique

Castle Funeral Home “Fallsview Chapel”

St. Joseph’s Hospital Lobby

We are currently looking for outgoing, friendly volunteers to help in our gift shop at St.Joseph’s Hospital. Retail experience is not necessary; we can teach you all you need to know. All of the profit from the shop goes back into the hospital to provide in-patient support and support to programs such as Spiritual Care and the Recreation Dept. So if you have a few hours to spare between 9am and 4pm on weekdays please consider donating your time. We would love to have you join our team. Please call Paulette Furey at 632-5716, auxilsjh@horizonnb.ca for more information.

Nancy Matthews CFSP Managing Funeral Director

Nicholas Crozier Funeral Director

309 Lancaster Ave, Saint John 634-1701

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LISTEN IN THE HEALING PROPERTIES OF MUSIC Music gives us hope, makes us happy, fills us up with emotions and opens the floodgates to our memories. It’s something we can all relate to on some level, much like food and love. When I had a nervous breakdown in 2000, my entire life fell apart, I lost my home and my kids went into the foster care system. I was hospitalized for almost a year and my daily walks through the hospital tunnels and halls with music on were a big part of my therapy and overall well being. I was given hope! All these years later, after I put my life back together, and I’m a proud father and now grandfather to be, with the most amazing woman (Cynthia) by my side we organize events like these to bring us as a community closer together. The 6th Annual “Music Is Freedom Songs for MindCare” happens Saturday, October 29 8:00pm at the Cash & Kettle Gastropub, 112 Prince William Street in Uptown Saint John. The artists who volunteered to perform this year include:

Chris Cummings, Nichi Jane, Eloie Richard, Melissa Hunt, Sandy Mackay & Bill Preeper with Tim Davidson. Cover charge is by donation only. For more on Mindcare go to: MindCare.ca. I asked each of the artist performing this question. What song do you consider to be the most healing for you? And why? “Someone Like You by Adele. During a particularly hard and pivotal time in my life I would sit at the piano and play and sing this song over and over again. Such an emotional release.” Nichi Jane. “Think Simple Man (by Lynyrd Skynyrd) is the first one I can think of just because it makes me think of my mother and all she taught me and what she wants for me. To be a good, kind and simple man, good woman at my side and just believe in myself.” Eloie Richard. “I find almost all music therapeutic different songs for different situations. There is no one favourite song but Joni Mitchell "Blue" always moves me.” Bill

Open House Come for a tour and see what Parkland Retirement Living has to offer.

Every Thursday from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Receive a limited time $1,000 allowance when you move in with us before the end of November! For more information or to arrange a personalized tour, contact Mary Beth Cronin at 506-633-7275 or mcronin@shannex.com

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Preeper. “For me - Peter Gabriel's "Solsbury Hill", it's about taking a leap into the unknown and knowing that someone of his stature faced fear and confusion in the face of challenging decisions allows me to deal with the same issues and emotions” Sandy Mackay. “Garth Brooks song "Learning To Live Again" is Chris Cummings’ pick. Don Schlitz wrote it and Chris has written many songs with Don. Jeff ’s current music fix - Jim Bryson Somewhere We Will Find Our Place. Edited for space, see full article at: Ossekeag. ca. 0041

Jeff Liberty Columnist, @Jlibertyartists

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MUSINGS SELFIES GOOD OR BAD? Let’s be clear right up front, I am NOT of the digital generation. I do own a cell phone... which stays turned off in my purse. I have never used it for taking photos, I have a digital camera for that. My plan costs me $10 per month and often months go by without it being used. If I’m not a dinosaur, I am at least a close cousin. It seems everywhere we go these days, people are spending more time interacting with their phones or other electronic devices than they do talking to the people they are with. Add to that, this obsession with taking photos of themselves doing everything from eating lunch to making pouty faces in front of various landmarks. Is this simply the new version of the graffiti artist spray-painting “Kilroy was here”, or is there something else going on? Are we raising a whole generation of narcissists? Certainly we all want to be liked and respected and even admired, but this focus on physical appearance and need for online

validation concerns me (but remember I am a dinosaur). On the beautiful Saturday of Thanksgiving weekend we went to King’s Landing for the first time in several years. Although there were lots of other visitors that day, the venue is large enough that there was no sense of crowding. As I observed others around me, so often instead of taking a photo of a building or a display or an item of historical interest, what was instead happening was someone standing in front of an item and taking a picture of themself. Certainly I understand doing this on occasion to have as a memory of the great day enjoyed with friends and family. But, there were those who seemed to spend little time actually seeing the venue and learning about what was like for our ancestors, preferring to take photo after photo of themselves... perhaps looking for that elusive “perfect” picture that will get them mega likes on the FB page? Social media displays a highly edited version of life, a reality TV version instead of the real thing. People do not post

unflattering photos of themselves. They record the positive and happy moments to share with the world, creating a world that is “perfect”. And then they forget that everyone is doing the same and start to compare themselves to others and find themselves lacking. I am sure that for most selfies are fun and harmless. A new way to communicate. And goodness knows I could use the memory boost of having a collection of selfies to look back at! But I don’t expect I will be jumping on that bandwagon anytime soon. “If the future historians were to digitally unearth our generation, they would decipher the facial expressions on the "Selfie's" as the generation of people suffering from widespread constipation!” ~ Vishwanath S J. 0001

Debbie Hickey President, Ossekeag Publishing

COME SKATE! Adult public skating at Harbour station

• ADULTS 18 YEARS AND UP • MOST MONDAY EVENINGS NOV. TO MARCH • AT HARBOUR STATION - USE WEST ENTRANCE • LIVE MUSIC BY RON MALONEY • USE HOCKEY / FIGURE / SPEED SKATES • $8 / SKATER / NIGHT 2016 SKATE TIMES: Monday evenings 8:30 pm to 9:30 pm November 7, 14, 28 December 5, 12 2017 SKATE TIMES: Monday evenings 8:00 pm to 9:00 pm January 2, 9, 16 February 6, 13, 20, 27 March 6, 13

(NOTE: Schedule may be subject to change)

VISIT US AT:

www.harbourskatingclub.ca Harbour Skating Club OR call 672-2385 or 672-9424 October 25th - November 7th, 2016

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SERVICES OFFERED

SPRINGFIELD FIREWOOD - Quality hardwood, cut and split - HST and delivery included in price. Serving our new and loyal customers for over 10 years - Please call 506-485-2349 to place your order.

FREE SCRAP METAL DROP OFF. All car parts, batteries, lawn mowers, washers & dryers, pots & pans, scrap metal etc. Free junk car and truck removal. Licensed for refrigeration unit disposal, $15 charge. Open 7 days/week, 187 French Village Road. Phone 847-3569. SEWING JOBS DONE for ladies, gentlemen and children. Hems done on pants, dresses etc., other alterations. Call 672-2599. WEBB MASONRY & TREE Removal services. Phone 645-1332. DAVE’S LIGHT TRUCKING & Cleaning Service, junk, garbage, construction & roofing materials,

NOTICES KV ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES Sale and Show at St Luke’s Church Hall 12 Quispamsis Road Quispamsis will be held on Friday, November 4th – 12:00noon to 6:00pm and Saturday, November 5th - 10:00am to 4:00pm. Quality collectibles and antiques. FREE ADMISSION.

demolition, brush, trees, decks, flood clean-ups. 7 days a week. Also picking up unwanted vehicles, U-load trailer rentals & deliveries. 653-0026.

VEHICLES WAYNE’S AUTO WORLD - In house financing. Buy, sell, lease, rent. Owner Wayne Ganong, bus. 738-6777, cell: 647-8777. www.waynesautoworldltd. com, 53 Epworth Park Road, Grand Bay-Westfield.

WANTED WANTED HOUSES TO CLEAN. Reasonable rates. References available. Call Tammy at 333-4855.

BUSINESS WHO’S WHO MOVING SERVICES No job too big or small Packing materials Climate controlled storage Free estimates Free loaner wardrobe boxes

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CLEANING & HOME REPAIRS Ed’s Cleaning & Home Repairs

Renovations Property Maintenance Spring/Fall Clean-up Small Tractor Service

References & Insured 651-5807

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The Master Chimney Sweep & Bricklayer since 1976. Chimney Cleaning • Brickwork • Carpentry & Rooﬁng

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Our Reputation has been Your Safeguard Since 1976.

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635-8849 Visit us at 171 Duke St. West Saint John. Tues.-Fri. 10am to 5pm

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New Fall Arrivals - We carry a wide variety of the latest fashions in clothing, handbags, jewellery, scarves, shoes and giftware

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Drop by with this coupon & receive a 10% discount on your purchase!

Cedar Hill Extension Cemetery

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