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We are about four weeks into doing our commercial harvest of the woodlot. Technically it is a “commercial thinning” which means cutting out the undesirable species (fir, poplar and white birch mostly) and leaving the good trees. A walk along and through the harvest area still shows lots of trees and now with with lots of room are ready to do some serious growing and will quickly make up for the trees removed. Unfortunately, harvesting is still not pretty. In the harvested areas, the ground is covered with limbs and tree tops, and while it doesn’t look like pristine forest, the slash is important. First, it protects the topsoil from being compacted and torn up by the heavy equipment. And secondly, the brush mat protects the topsoil from the eroding effects of heavy rains. Forestry work is not unlike other types of restoration or renovation. First, things get ugly (broken plaster and torn out cupboards) and then things start to look better and finally beautiful.
Forestry work, unfortunately, has a longer time frame. An estimated three years for the slash to start really breaking down and for the new trees to become more visible. All in all, a reasonable timeframe for the forest that I envision is likely 500 years away give or take a 100 or two. My rock harvest is getting near it’s end. I am positive that I have passed the 90%+ harvest of rocks needed to finalize my bridge project. While the bridge and both approaches are fully functional, I still want to widen it a bit and my driving over the rocks is slowly driving them further into the soft ground and I will have to continue adding some from time to time. Even though the bridge is designed to handle the projected water from any rain, I am untrusting, and so one approach is designed to handle any overflow situation by allowing water to flow across a road of clear rock that will prevent any serious erosion of the soil. Now, what I need is a first class heavy rain to test my belief that this bridge project is a rock solid (pun intended) environmentally sound work that can handle nearly any amount of water with no damage to the stream. 0002
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FAMILY PLUS LIFE SOLUTIONS FALL PROGRAMS Your Centre for Family and Personal Wellness - Our Mission: To Enrich Personal, Family and Work Life throughout Our Community. 2016 Fall Evening Program Schedule: Personal Breakthrough for Women - Learn how to be more assertive, let go of barriers and establish healthy boundaries on Wednesdays, 7:00-9:00pm from October 26-November 30 (six weeks). Introductory Session on October 19. Facilitator: Janice MacMillan. Cooperative Parenting after Separation/ Divorce - Assists separated/divorced parents cope with their anger and pain while minimizing the negative impact of divorce on their children. Thursdays from 7:00-9:30pm (six weeks). Fall dates: TBD. Facilitators: Lynn Kinsella, Katherine McBrearty. Active Parenting Now (parenting 5-12 year olds) - Learn how to build a stronger relationship with your children, instill self-esteem and apply key discipline methods on Mondays from 7:00-9:00pm (six weeks). Fall dates: TBD. Facilitator: Lora Durant.
All programs are held at the offices of Family Plus/Life Solutions, 199 Chesley Drive, Suite 204, Saint John; 634-8295. 4200
SEA BELLES - FIND YOUR VOICE Experience the joy of singing a cappella harmony - and let your spirit soar! Sea Belles, Saint Johnbased women's a cappella chorus, seeks women vocalists who love to sing, perform and have fun. Weekly rehearsals begin Tuesday, September 20 from 7:00-9:30pm at Portland United Church Hall, 50 Newport Crescent, Saint John. Sea Belles' members come from all walks of life, range in age from 14 to over 60, and hail from Sussex to Brown's Flats. Women of all ages and voice ranges are welcome. For more information, contact: Vangie, at 636-2292 or visit the chorus’ website: seabelles.ca. 4227
SAINT JOHN CHORALE - RECRUITING Interested in serious and fun singing? The Saint John Chorale could be the right choir for you. The award-winning sounds of this local adult choir have just represented
NB at the Canadian National Festival, again! We have members from Hampton to Westfield and sing on Monday evenings at Trinity Church, uptown Saint John. If interested in trying us out, please call Director, Spencer Belyea, at 652-8235. 4225
MARCO POLO QUILTERS’ GUILD The Marco Polo Quilt Guild (MPQG) welcomes all those interested in quilting, whether they are beginners or experienced quilters. As well, the Guild will be offering various other workshops throughout the year. Join us at St. Columba Church, 1454 Manawagonish Road, Saint John West, on the first Wednesday of every month (7:00-9:00pm) and every Thursday morning (10:00am-2:00pm) starting in September. Come alone or bring a friend, enjoy the programs, take a workshop and learn a most enjoyable, relaxing and time-honoured skill. For more look up our web page (text search - Marco Polo Quilt Guild), visit us on Facebook (Marco Polo Quilt Guild) or contact: Rosa Robichaud 672-8910 or robich@rogers.com. G047
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IN THE GARDEN PLANTING FOR THE FUTURE To plant a garden is to believe in tomorrow. ~ Audrey Hepburn. As fall approaches it is easy to think that gardening is over and that we are simply left with a great pile of tidying up and cutting back the perennials; it is however a time for planning for the future. Along with relocating plants comes the joy of choosing bulbs for spring flowering. Your selection will depend very much on the deer presence in your locality and whether you have a fenced in garden or not! Any member of the Narcissus family can be grown with confidence that the white tails will ignore them; occasionally an inexperienced deer will nibble at a leaf, but will spit it out and not try again. There are masses of different types of these wonderful spring beauties from miniatures to fairly tall and an impressive array of colours. Tulips though are another matter! Deer can sniff out these lovelies, even if they are surrounded by daffodils and will devour
them at the speed of light. Some folk have success with the range of sprays available, but the truth is that these destructive beasts have become immune to many of the evil smelling deterrents; even the expensive and usually effective Bobbex is no match for the growing appetite of the marauders! Similarly, Crocus, Fritillaries Blue Bells and Hyacinth etc. are fair game and need the protection of a fence. As with all bulbs on sale at garden centres, height and colour along with planting and location needs are listed on the bins containing the bulbs. Make sure as you plant your bulbs that you add their location to the sketch you made of the garden; one great system is to plant bulbs between existing clumps of perennials. Their blooms will be over long before any signs of growth appear and by the time you need to weed, their leaves will have died down and it will be safe to trample where they were planted. While this is the perfect time of year to
be transplanting, the dry season renders the ground an uninviting place and if you are dependent on a well, it might be best to wait for Mother Nature to deliver an abundant supply of the good stuff. All new plantings need a substantial watering for a week or two, both plants and trees, in order to survive the coming winter. Even though all the major seed companies have their goods displayed on the internet, I like to order the printed catalogues of a few favourites, to browse through on a winter’s day and dream a bit of the possibilities for next y e a r ’s paradise! Blessings. 0045
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ROTARY ‘BOOTS, BIKES & BAND-AIDS’ Over the last several years, the Rotary Clubs of Rothesay-Kings, Saint John and Hampton have worked as a group and successfully filled 40-foot shipping containers with donations which are shipped to the Dominican Republic and distributed among the villages of the poor Haitian migrant sugarcane plantation workers living there. On Saturday, September 17, RothesayKings and Saint John Rotary Club members invite you to drop off: used bicycles (in working order); gentlyused footwear (each shoe of the pair securely attached; high heels are of little use; simple medical supplies (nonprescription medications, vitamins, PIC OF THE MONTH WINNER pain relievers, plasters); hearing aids, Congratulations to Catherine Hamilton be horizontal (landscape) not vertical hearing aid batteries, eyeglasses; of Petitcodiac, who submitted this photo, (portrait), as the vertical orientation wheelchair repair parts, pads. Volume 11, Issue 1 a shipping container is of the setting sun reflecting on a wine does not work well with our publication Sending glass, to our “Pic of the Month” contest for layout. expensive, so we will gratefully accept August. Catherine has won a Movie Pass Submissions are to be emailed to cash donations to help defray those (for two, including drinks & popcorn), editorial@ossekeag.ca and must be costs. compliments of Ossekeag Publishing. received by the 25th of each month. (Please Drop-off location will be Ritchie's99 The theme for September is “Colours & note: Vouchers must be picked up within Building & Flooring (715 Rothesay Bounty of Fall”. No people or pets please, 30 days.) Avenue) from 11:00am-3:00pm. Rain Happy shooting!! 0037 digital copies only and photos should date: September 24. 4214
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Rock the night away to Donnie and the Monarchs in support of “the Roc”! Rocmaura Foundation’s major annual fundraising dinner, dance and auction is just around the corner! It will be a fun filled evening as CTV’s Cindy Day will host our 18th annual event on Saturday October 15, 2016 at the Saint John Trade & Convention Centre, along with auctioneer Tim Maloney. New this year, Rosita Hall will take us on a thought provoking high energy journey on “The Power of Giving”. Described as the motivational sensation with the big heart, the best-selling author of “I found the Answer” delivers joy and laughter with her encouraging and inspiring outlook. Well-known local artist, Lana Langille-Doucette will also be creating a painting for our live auction throughout the night. Don’t miss seeing her creativity at work! If you have auction items to donate, please drop them off at the Foundation Office now at 10 Parks Street. Antiques and other collectables will be appraised by Tim Isaac and you will get a tax receipt for the full value.
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LISTEN IN FALL SEASON AND MUSIC I am writing this on the first day of another school year. My wife just drove the kids back to school and I can’t wait until they are home to tell us about their first day back! It’s always a bittersweet feeling when the kids go back to school. You will miss the summer fun you had together and are also happy they get to go back to school for another exciting year of a new chapter, in this case Grade 2 and Grade 5. We have already felt that Fall is in the air, which is my favorite although shortest season. Is it time for Halloween? Next it will be Christmas and another year will fly by. Let’s live in the moment and enjoy what each day brings us. My 2016 summer music sound track is behind us and now it’s time to make a sound track for the fall. What would be on your “Fall Music Mixtape”? What would you title it? Theme? After all music is part of your life’s journey. Fast Forward - House concerts have been
an ever popular way to enjoy live music. It’s a much more intimate event than a show in a bar or festival. It’s a wonderful exclusive and social atmosphere where you can really get to know the artist and share in a community gathering. It makes for some great memories as well. Every so often we at “Liberty House” host a house concert. In the past we have hosted Matt Andersen (the CD “Live at Liberty House” was recorded at the same time in my kitchen) as well as PEI’s Dennis Ellsworth. The fall is a perfect time of year to host a house show. This time around we are doing it to raise funding for our “Relay for Life Dream Team” initiative. We are welcoming music fans out to our home Sunday, October 16 at 3:00pm for an amazing event with a performance by one of Canada’s best songwriters, Ottawa’s own Jim Bryson! For more information on the show go to the Facebook event link here: events/706404202855938. E-mail me:
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jlibertyartists@aol.com or call 658-8639 if you’re interested in attending this special event. Liberty House will be the place to be October 16! Another show just announced that is happening Thursday, October 13 at Steamers Theatre on Water Street in the city is with UK Progressive Rock legends, The Strawbs (Acoustic)! Tickets available now at Backstreet Records on Germain Street in Saint John. Don’t wait, get your tickets now! Jeff ’s Current Musical Fixation – Mike Posner – At Night, Alone. Edited for space, see full article at: ossekeag.ca. 0041
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We welcome new bowlers to join our League this Fall - a fun league of ladies of different ages and bowling abilities. We come from all areas of Saint John and Kings County and bowl at the Fairview Lanes in the North End of Saint John on Mondays at 10:00am. If you would enjoy a morning of exercise, laughs and fun please call Kathy at 8331086. Everyone welcome. G154
Does your organization/club or school need money? The Kiwanis Club of Saint John can help, our 2017 Kiwanis Cash Calendar is now available for the 15th year. Groups/sports teams who sell our calendars get back $10 for each calendar they sell. This can be a great fundraiser with no risk. For further information, please contact Tom Gallant at 635-0795 or Norm Hicks at 652-8796. 4151
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NORTH END LIONS BINGO The Millidgeville North End Lions Club hosts Bingo (weekly 25 cent) every Sunday afternoon from 2:005:00pm at the Club (61 Elgin Street, behind the Lorne School). Free tea and coffee. G007
TAOIST TAI CHI™ CLASSES In the Taoist tradition, a person’s health depends on the harmony of body, mind and spirit. Taoist Tai Chi™ arts offer access to this tradition. On the physical level, Taoist Tai Chi™ arts exercise the entire physiology, including the tendons, joints, connective tissue and the internal organs. Working on these movements under the guidance of an accredited instructor contributes to better balance, and posture, increased strength and flexibility, improved circulation, calmness and peace of mind. The Taoist Tai Chi™ arts develop a body that is relaxed and resilient at the deepest level. The focused concentration required to practice Tai Chi occupies the mind, drawing it away from daily worries and tension. Each step in our training is intended to help the mind return to stillness, clarity and wisdom, and the body to a balanced, relaxed and healthy state. Visit: taoist.org for more detailed information. Taoist Tai Chi classes start in Saint John (Thursday, September 15) at the Assumption Centre SJWest 7:00-9:00pm. Classes are for adults of all ages including teens. This program is offered through the Fung Loy Kok Institute of Taoism, a volunteer, charitable organization. For information: see our classified ad; email saintjohn.nb@taoist.org; leave a message at 658-9854. 4209 September 13th - September 26th, 2016
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Wilson Street, Saint John, Phone 6358095, www.rcl69.ca. Tuesday, September 13, 20 & 27 7:30pm, Doubles Crib in the Upper Hall. Friday, September 16, 23, 30 - 7:00pm, Open “Mic” Night with Don LeBlanc & Friends, dance in Pub 69. Friday, September 30 - 4:00pm, Kitchen Party with Ed & Darryl and Friends Dance in Pub 69. Saturday, September 17 - 2:00-5:00pm, Dance with Donny & Delbert in Pub 69. Saturday, September 24 - 2:00-5:00pm, Dance with Delbert in Pub 69. Sunday, September 25 - 7:00pm, Dance with Steve & Carol in the Upper Hall. Sunday, September 18- 7:00pm, Dance with WCR in the Upper Hall. 0015
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The Millidgeville North End Lions Club, 961 Elgin Street (behind Lorne School), hosts Bingo every Sunday afternoon from 2:00-5:00pm. No charge. Tea and coffee provided. G123
KOC #6766 CRIBBAGE The Fr. M.A. Harris Knights of Columbus Council #6766 will host Cribbage games Thursday evenings 7:30pm, at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church Hall in Rothesay. Eight games played $6, High Hand for $1. 50/50 draw held and a light lunch served after the fourth game, tea/coffee free. G111
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DOLLARS & SENSE IT’S NOT GOING TO HAPPEN OVERNIGHT I recently had a conversation about how to fix-up your credit and how people are looking for immediate results. You have to look at rebuilding your finances like trying to lose weight or get more fit; you have to start with small steps and look at everything you’re doing to get the anticipated outcome. Your finances did not just all of sudden explode, although we do like to think that. Financial trouble starts small, it could be not budgeting, or using your credit card a little too often, growing to a point where if your income shifted or a big expense comes along you are unable to maneuver through the storm. First off, whether you are trying to repair your credit or looking at being in a better financial position, you need to get your financial house in order (which coincidentally is a topic we present on). You need to have a full assessment of where you are financially (which is everything from your pay
cheque, to debts, to insurances, to what are your assets). Then you have to make a plan to budget, save and limit the use of credit. A lot of times we are asked how to rebuild from bad credit, this is one of the first steps, as you get your budget in order the things that you need to rebuild are within it. With a good budget you limit your use of debt, you pay down your debt and you start to rely more on savings than credit. Next you want to get a copy of your credit bureau (even if you feel your credit is fine). You can get this for free through Equifax or TransUnion, we have links to these on our web site under resources: solveyourdebts.com/ english/resources. This is the first to preventing fraud as well as assessing your financial position in the credit world. What you will look at is how your credit is reporting, and then determine what debts to tackle to
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WHAT’S HAPPENING Wednesday, September 14 Open Info Session with the Anglophone Rights Association of NB, 7:00-9:00pm at the RCL Branch #69, Saint John West. Open to everyone, French and English. For more info: anglophonerights@mail. com. Fall start of Shuffleboard at Church of Saint John the Baptist & St. Clement, 815 Millidge Avenue, every week - starting at 10:00am. Everyone welcome - whether you have played shuffleboard before or not. Come and have fun.
Thursday, September 15 Pathways to Hope fundraiser for Gentle Path Counselling services, 6:30pm at Imperial Theatre with guest speaker Frank O’Dea, co-founder of Second Cup. An evening of music, stories and inspiration. Tickets online at: imperialtheatre.nb.ca or at the box office 674-4141. Saturday, September 17 Supper & Show with the Partons at the Carleton Kirk Church, supper in church hall at 5:30pm followed by evening of Gospel Music and message. Supper tickets ($10) available now: jenniferoramsay@ hotmail.com, 639-6043; padrerob@ rogers.com or 608-0176; or Carleton Kirk Office 635-8616. Touch a Truck event for First Steps Housing Project, 10:30-3:00pm (rain or shine) on Long Wharf for kids of all ages with dump trucks, fire trucks, police cars and more. Your vehicle would be welcome. Visit us on FB (SJ Touch a Truck) for event updates. 12th Annual Bayshore Hike for Hospice, at Bobby’s Hospice, 385 Dufferin Row
starting 10:00am with music, coffee & donuts, fun for kids, walk around the block, BBQ and prizes for top fundraisers. Pledge forms at: hospicesj.ca or 6325593. All proceeds go to support Bobby’s Hospice.
Monday, September 19 Tracy Friars & Family Show at Imperial Theatre tickets go on sale at Imperial Theatre Box Office 10:00am & by phone/ on-line 10:30am. Tickets $20 with a limit of 10/person. Proceeds going to Sophia Recovery Centre. Show is on November 28. Saturday, September 24 Kings County Historical & Archival Society meeting at the Hatfield Point Baptist Church Hall starting at 2:00pm. Preston Mowery will speak on metal detecting and some of the historic finds he has made. All are welcome to attend. Monthly Breakfast, 8:00-11:00am, St. Luke's Hall, corner of Metcalf & Lansdowne. Sausages, eggs, toast, home fries, beverage. $6/person. Joint presentation of Saint John Y's Men's Club and St. Luke's, proceeds to outreach ministries. 8th Annual John Pike Memorial Bowling Extravaganza, in support of L’Arche SJ, 1:00-3:00pm at Bowlarama West (248 Lancaster Avenue). Get your team ready - corporate rates available. Prizes for best costume. Info/tickets ($12, shoes included), 672-6504; larchesaintjohn.org or find us on FB. Sunday, September 25 Annual Turkey Supper at Apohaqui Rec Centre (Jones Memorial Park Road),
3:30-6:30pm. Tickets - $13/adults, $6/ children (6-12), preschoolers eat free, all takeouts $13. Bake & Craft table. Info: Marsha 433-4571 or Rec Centre 4335145 (Saturday & Sunday.) All welcome. Growing Women’s Health Quarter Bingo Fundraiser, 1:00-4:00pm (doors open 12:00noon) at Dennis Morris Community Centre (330 Green Head Road). Sponsored by Shoppers Drug Mart Lancaster. Canteen available. 100% of proceeds to SJRH Birth & Delivery Dept. More info: Heather 636-7740. Clayton 5k Memorial Walk/Run at the River Valley Middle School (Grand Bay-Westfield) starting at 9:00am in support of Clayton’s daughter. Free onsite childcare, snacks and prizes. 400m kids run. For more info: raceroster.com or email: sjmcintosh71@gmail.com. Annual Turkey Supper at St. Mark’s, Quispamsis (171 Pettingill Road, Quispamsis) from 3:00-6:00pm. Traditional turkey dinner plus pie, squares, rolls, tea, coffee and soft drinks. $12/adults: $5/children (ages 4-11): $30/ family Rate. Roast Beef Dinner at St. Bridget’s Community Hall at Chapel Grove, 5:00pm. $15/adults, $5/child 10 & under. Limited seating. Tickets - call Joanne White 763-2436. Soul Food Fundraiser, at Hillcrest Baptist Church (47 Lancaster Avenue) at 12:00noon. Chicken BBQ & Bake Sale, $10/person.
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Saturday, October 1 Lancaster Kiwanis’ Casino Night fundraiser for the various projects that they support throughout the year. Doors open 6:30pm, Casino from 7:00-9:00pm with dance following with DJ 9:00pm to 12:00midnight. For tickets 672-2400 or email: nsmason@nbnet.nb.ca. Annual Salmon Supper, hosted by the Anglican Parish of Kingston, at the Kingston Parish Hall starting at 5:00pm. Tickets $15/adults, $8/youth under 12 (limited seating please order in advance). Contact the Kingston Parish Office 7633183 or email: parishofkingston@gmail. com.
October 4-6 Watercolour Paint Workshop with William Rogers at Villa Madonna Retreat House, limited to 15 participants. $300/ workshop; $520 (includes workshop, single accommodations). Nonrefundable deposit of $125 due with registration; remainder due at arrival. Register or info, 849-5125 or 1-866-7833300; email: villamadonna@nb.aibn.com.
Sunday, October 2 Country & Gospel Concert at the Anglican Church in Grand Bay (20 MacDonald Ave, just past the Irving Station) with Allison Inch and friends
Wednesday, October 5 Fundy Gardeners meeting, 7:00pm, at St. James the Less church (1760 Rothesay Road, Renforth) with guest speaker, Susan Brooks of The Fundy African Violet and Gesneriad Society. New members & guests welcome. More info: fundygardeners@blogspot.com. Saturday, October 15 Rocktober - Dinner, Dance & Auction
fundraiser for Rocmaura at the SJ Trade & convention Centre with Donnie & the Monarchs. Tickets $125 ($65 tax receipt) or $1250/table of 10. For more info/ tickets contact 643-7090 or foundation@ rocmaura.com. Donations accepted for Auction, call for info.
Sunday, October 16 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. Thursday, October 27 Free Public Lecture, hosted by Hospice SJ, 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.
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Mindfulness Thursday Evenings Beginning September 22nd , 2016 6:30 to 8:30 PM This six-week skill-based program is designed to teach individuals the benefits and practices of mindfulness and how to focus on the art of living deeply in the present moment. Participants will learn how to practice mindfulness to calm the mind and to improve both mental and physical health. Understanding Anxiety & Panic Disorder Tuesday Evenings Beginning October 18th, 2016 6:30 to 8:30 PM This eight-week program is designed for individuals who have been diagnosed with generalized anxiety and / or panic disorders. A trained facilitator and health care professionals discuss issues related to anxiety and panic disorders, including information on symptoms, treatment options, coping strategies and community resources. Building Self-Confidence Thursday Evenings Beginning November 3rd, 2016 6:30 to 8:30 PM This six-week program focuses on helping women learn to believe in themselves and to push the limits of their abilities. Self-confidence makes you happier when you learn to take responsibility for yourself, which leads to a more successful life. The program covers what self-confidence is, how it affects our lives and the step-by-step approaches necessary for developing it. For more information or to register for these programs, please contact: CMHA of NB Saint John Office Phone: (506) 633-1705 Sponsored by:
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WHERE TO START? Like many things, it depends on the weather. As a rule of thumb, the outdoor work is best done sooner, rather than waiting for later, since the beginning of the cold temperatures and the snow is as unpredictable as well... the weather. Early fall can be the best season of the year for outdoor tasks. The days are cooler and crisper and there are no bugs! There are many chores that may be on your to-do list, but take a few minutes to set some priorities and some budget dollars. Also, if you are doing the work yourself, be realistic at what you can accomplish.
Priority one should always be anything that could affect your family’s safety. This may be loose treads on your steps, electrical issues, a rotted board or two on the deck or a chimney that needs cleaning. Take a walk around the property, looking at things with fresh eyes. You might even consider a home inspection. It is easy to become blind to gradual deterioration and a fresh set of eyes could be money well spent if there
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ASK THE CHEF PINE NUTS OR ACTUALLY PINE SEEDS Colin Sifton here again with another answer to your question. This week I had a very interesting conversation with a lady about pine nuts. She was saying that so many recipes now call for pine nuts, yet she never heard of them before. What are they? Are they considered a tree nut causing reactions if you have a tree nut allergy? What tree produces these nuts? Well this is what I found out. Pine nuts aren't actually nuts, but seeds. For the most part they do not cause reactions like other tree nuts as far as allergies, but it is best to check with your doctor to make sure your allergy is not affected. About 20 different kinds of pine tree produce seeds large enough to be worth harvesting. Here are a few of those pine tree. In Asia there are two major pines which produce this seed. The Korean Pine which is found in the northeast and Chilgoza Pine which
is found in the Himalayas. Largest producer in that area is Afghanistan. Europeans have been harvesting pine nuts for 5000 years. The Stone Pine is the most common pine to get nuts from in Europe. Stone pines are found all over Europe, mainly spread by the Romans. In North America, there are three main pines which produce nuts. They are the Colorado, Single Leaf and the Mexican Pinyon Pine. The Native Americans are the main producers of pine nuts in this part of the world. So what is it about pine nuts? Pine nuts have a very distinctive flavour. A cross between a nut flavour with pine. Pine nuts are best eaten when roasted and one of the main uses is in pesto. Pesto is a green sauce made from basil with garlic and pine nuts. This is a green condiment added to pasta and other sauces. You can mix it with mayo to change your favourite sandwich or rub it on meat when broiling.
Pesto is a great way to use up fresh basil that has start to wilt or you can make it with the basil stocks as well. Here is a simple way to make pesto: 3 ounces fresh basil; 3 average cloves garlic; 15-20 roasted pine nuts; pinch of salt; 2 tbls olive oil. Place all ingredients in a blender and puree until it is all one product. Remove and use as you like. If you have made too much you can save the rest for another time. 0040
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Fundy Fog Chasers - meet Thursdays (6:30pm) and Saturdays (9:00am), runners and walkers welcome, no charge. Check our site on Facebook. Food Purchase Club - clients pay for their bag of fresh produce, once a month. Call the Centre for information. Smoking Cessation Program - call the Centre for an appointment. Community Garden Plots - First come, first served. $15 plus $5 key deposit. Social worker/Dietitian/Counselling (by appointment), call the Centre. Social Development case worker on site Tuesdays 1:00-3:00pm or by appointment. Two Nurse Practitioners, by appointment only. 3250
KV QUILT SHOW & SALE The Kennebecasis Valley Quilting Guild is proud to present their 36th Annual Show & Sale and this year’s theme is “Sew - a needle pulling thread”. The Quilt Show will be held at the Island View Lions Club, 9 Market Street, Quispamsis (from
Sussex Exit 141 off Highway 1 and off Millennium Drive beside the Foodland (previously the co-op). There will be numerous signs to help guide you. Hours: Wednesday, September 14 - Awards opening Gala from 7:00-9:00pm; Thursday, September 15 - 12:00noon-8:00pm; Friday, September 16 - 10:00am8:00pm; Saturday, September 17 10:00am-4:00pm. Admission $5 day or 3-day pass $10. 4204
WELSFORD FIRE GOLF TOURNAMENT The 1st Annual Welsford Volunteer Fire Department Golf Tournament will be held on Saturday, September 24 at the Welsford Golf Course (8632 Rte 101, Welsford). The day will also include a BBQ fundraiser and Auction. $22/team of four. Hole in One wins a Mirage G4. Register online at: welsfordvfd.com/ golf2016 before September 15. For sponsorship opportunities please email: auxiliary@welsfordvfd.com. 4230
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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. Children’s Programs: Summer Reading Club was a fantastic success and a huge thank you goes out to co-ordinators Julian and Kleis and all the West Branch Library Junior Readers. Saturday, September 17 - 10:00am4:30pm, Lego® Saturday - Imagine, Build, Create. Saturday, September 24 - 1:00pm, Check out a Terrestrial object through a telescope with Curt Nason, President of the SJ Astronomy Club as part of Science Literacy Week. Babies in the Library - Sign-up for next session Tuesday, September 13, 20 & 27 at 11:30am. 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 are invited to call 643-7260 to book a free one-onone tutoring session. Family Drop-in Table - all day, every day. Books, a craft, puzzles and colouring sheets with weekly theme. Adult Programs: Coffee House & Open Mic - will be held the last Wednesday (September 28) of each month at 6:30pm. Musicians, poets, writers and a great audience all welcome. SJ has talent - come and see. Wednesday, September 14 - 6:00pm,
Girl's Night with a Chick Flic and popcorn, viewing The Huntsman: Winter’s War. Thursday, September 15 - 7:00pm, Mystery Book Club. Bring along your favourite summer mystery read. New members welcome. Wednesday, September 21 - all libraries in the Fundy Library Region will be closed for Employee Development Day. Thursday, September 29 - 1:00pm, West Branch Library Social for seniors, newcomers and adults - all welcome. Social time and light refreshments; 7:00pm, Chick Lit Book Club - Robin and the Chicks pick - The House Girl by Tara Conklin. New members welcome. Friday, September 30 - 2:00pm, Friday Flic - free movie & popcorn (courtesy of the Mall); viewing Captain America: Civil War. 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. Coffee House: Come on in and enjoy some hot and cold drinks, food, live music and poetry with our friends from Morris Music on Wednesday evenings during August at 7:00pm. We will have an opening entertainer and then “Open Mic”. Contact the library or Morris Music for more info. Computer Lab: Available to check your e-mail, do research and use the internet. The service is free. Book a tutorial and
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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. 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. 0019
MILFORD COMMUNITY CENTRE 248 Milford Road, 672-2400 Mondays - 7:00pm, Auction 45’s, starting on September 12. Thursdays - Bingo, doors open at 5:45pm. Games start at 6:30pm. Saturday, September 17 - Milford School Reunion, Meet & Greet at 5:00pm, supper at 6:00 and dance at 8:00pm. If you have any old photos and would like to share them with us, please let us know or send them to infomation@milfordcommunity centre.com. For more information contact the Centre. Saturday, October 1 - 7:00-9:00pm, Casino Night with the Lancaster Kiwanis and dance to follow. For tickets call 672-2400. More information on any of the above or to rent the Centre, please call 6722400. 0033
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TALES FROM THE CAMERA BAG WABI SABI I was fortunate enough to have met Sally Mason a few years ago, as she gave a group of us an ad hoc lecture. Hailing from New Zealand she brought with her unique sensibilities and perspectives, the one she spoke to us of was what she called “Wabi Sabi”. This lecture stayed with me a long time, as I was moved to look at things that I would have normally walk on or over before. I began to see beauty in the broken, aged and decaying. In her new book “WabiSabi, a way of seeing: a way of being” Sally moves deeper into viewer's subconscious and moves us from the tangible to the emotional. As Freeman Patterson says in his forward in the book, “ Sally “knows” and and lives by feeling as much as she does by thinking”. Sally describes Wabi Sabi as; Wabi stems from the japanese word ‘Wa”, which refers to the word harmony, tranquility, balance and peace. It encompasses
simplicity, modesty and humility and is in tune with nature. Sabi refers to the bloom that stems from age. It looks at the acceptance of the inevitable, that death is the natural order of things. Sabi recognizes the the dignity and grace of aging; the patina that time give to much used wooden furniture, instruments and tools, smoothed and glowing from the warm touching of generations; the silver grey aura of weathered timber. Sally writes from her heart, emotionally and without a pretense. Encouraging us to look between places and more importantly to feel an image with all our senses. You can look at something and feel it’s age; or look at pottery and get a sense of the spirit laid upon it by the use of many hands. Walk a forest or ocean and smell your surroundings; with these senses evoked she asks us to go out and see and make images differently. It is terrific fun to make an image of a dew drop on a flower and overexpose
so that it has an ethereal feel to it and we see just the droplet and the image contained within. While in the woods recently I noticed a fallen yellowish leaf laying on the soft green moss at the base of the tree. The juxtaposition of the dead and decaying leaf on the fresh green moss was a symbol of the reality and beauty of life. These things I might have missed before before reading this book. As photographers we are always on the lookout for the play of light, now with the “Wabi Sabi a way of seeing a way of being”, in hand I have a another way of seeing. Shoot, Print, Share. 0032 Karl Maskos Local Photography Enthusiast Photo by: Sheila Chapman
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DIRECTOR’S NOTES BACK TO SCHOOL I don’t care how many people tell me it doesn’t officially happen until the Autumnal Equinox, I say summer ends the day after Labour Day. Admittedly, it’s been a few years since that represented “back to school” for me, but the early training will never be erased. It’s time to settle in for the winter, start projects and make plans, sign up for things, and generally let go of my carefree summer ways. Even when I have actually worked all summer, fall is when it really registers as “nose to the grindstone” time. Here at the Imperial Theatre, we’ve spent a summer under wraps – green wraps, in fact - and with the charming sounds of construction coming at us in two directions (our own and our much larger neighbour’s). Our façade repair is coming along nicely, thanks for asking. We’ve raised about two thirds of the money to pay for it (we welcome donations of any amount) and expect to be done by Christmas.
What the construction has not done is interfere with our regular programming! Season brochures are in the mail and should have arrived by the time you read this. As you are getting settled in and making winter plans, it’s time to get your subscription. Guarantee yourself six nights out, with great discounts and special perks. For those who are going back to school, we’ve got a couple of treats. On Saturday September 17 it’s Pokémon Day here at the theatre. From 2:00-3:30pm we’re hosting a Pokémon hunt (for those who know what this means, we will be dropping lures). You will have a chance to hunt backstage too! Then at 4:00pm we are showing the first Pokémon movie. I’m tempted to say this next event is for the older youth – but as I walk through King Square every day I see a lot of people playing Pokémon Go who are well past the youth stage. At any rate, The Outsiders, the great Francis Ford Coppola film
In support of First Steps Housing Project Inc. Saturday, September 17, 2016 (Rain or Shine) 10:00 am—3:00 pm Long Wharf
Start your Engines! Touch a Truck is coming back to Saint John for the 5th year! Touch a Truck is for kids of all ages to climb on, sit in, play on and have fun in the vehicles of their dreams! From dump trucks to fire trucks, police cars to diggers, we will have something for everyone, and we would love to have your vehicle or display at our event. This event is a fantastic way to show your support within our community for First Steps. This event not only helps young mothers and their children who have no safe place to live, but it also attracts thousands of people to a very fun event. Visit us on Facebook (Saint John Touch a Truck) and watch for updates as we get things rolling! Thank you! Touch a Truck Team 2016
based on S.E. Hinton’s classic young adult novel, is showing here on September 26. Not only is it a great film, but you get a chance to see what Patrick Swayze, Rob Lowe, Tom Cruise, Emilio Estevez and Diane Lane looked like when they were really really young. It’s important to keep learning, even if you’re not “back to school” and our September wraps up with a visit from Vancouver dance company Joe Ink. They do a fantastic all-ages, all-abilities workshop called “MOVE IT!” I took the workshop a few years ago and had a fantastic time. Sign up on the Imperial website, and Happy Fall. 0030 Lee Bolton
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71 st QUEENS COUNTY FAIR VILLAGE OF GAGETOWN, NB SEPTEMBER 15 - 18, 2016
Thursday, September 15 10:00 a.m. 10:45 a.m. 11:00 a.m. 11:30 a.m. 12:00 p.m. 1:30 p.m. 2:00 p.m. 4:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m.
- Gates Open - Judging of Floats at School Ground - Parade Leaves School Ground - Arrival of Parade & Floats - Preschool Costume Parade - Milking Contest - Opening of Fair - Midway Opens - Musical Entertainment Outdoor Stage - Draft Horse Classes - Light Horse Classes - Musical Entertainment Outdoor Stage
Friday, September 16 9:00 a.m. 9:30 a.m.
12:00 p.m. 1:30 p.m. 3:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m.
- Gates Open - Hitch Classes - Light Horse Classes - Draft Horse Classes - Midway Opens - Distance Horse Hauling Match - Musical Entertainment Outdoor Stage - Home Cooked Supper - Draft Horse Classes - Light Horse Classes - Musical Entertainment Outdoor Stage
Saturday, September 17
8:30 a.m. - Gates Open 8:30 -12:00 p.m. - 4-H Competition 12:00 p.m. - Midway Opens 12:45 p.m. - Livestock Parade 1:00 p.m. - Musical Entertainment Outdoor Stage Continues - Afternoon & Evening 1:30 p.m. - Light, Medium & Heavy Hauling Match 3:00 p.m. - Home Cooked Supper 5:00 p.m. - Draft Horse Classes - Light Horse Classes 9:30 p.m. -Fireworks (Approximate time)
Sunday, September 18 9:00 a.m. 10:30 a.m. 12:00 p.m. 12:30 p.m. 1:30 p.m. 2:30 p.m. 5:00 p.m.
- Gates Open - Draft Horse Hitch Classes - Junior Driving - Ladies Driving - Three Abreast - Antique Tractor Display - Light Horse Awards - Midway Opens - Ox Pull Musical Entertainment Outdoor Stage - Woodsman’s Competition - Wind-up, Closing
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MUSINGS BEGINNINGS Ah, fall. Okay technically it is still summer, but in my mind once school starts so does fall. The air is crisper, cleaner, fresher. It even smells different. And somehow it brings with a new energy, replacing the more languorous feel of August. It is like having a second go-round with New Year’s Day, for not only does school start, but so do many other activities after a summer break. If there is a better time to re-commit to those New Year resolutions I cannot imagine when it would be. I was never the kid who hated to return to school in September. Much as I loved the summer days spent largely outdoors (or curled up with a book on the rainy days), I always loved getting back to school and re-engaging my brain. And tho’ my school days are long past, I still get that same lift as September rolls around. In fact, there have been some studies that would indicate brain function really does suffer during hot summer days. A study
from the UK shows memory, temper and problem-solving ability are all negatively affected when the temperature rises above 80F (27C). It is believed that as your body works to cool itself, energy is drawn away from the brain, resulting in less than optimal performance. For those of us who do not function well in the heat, September is the perfect month. Rather than hiding out in airconditioned buildings we can again get outdoors and actually enjoy it. September is ideal for cleaning up your garden, transplanting perennials and making sure those pesky weeds are hauled out one last time. It is also perfect weather for bringing in your winter supply of wood. And as a side bonus to all these physical activities, you will feel healthier and stronger and maybe even lose a few of those summer pounds! (Fall baking may counterbalance that though, as apples and pumpkins in abundance lead
to a plethora of pies, crisps, cookies and cakes.) Fall is a beautiful season in this little corner of the world, and I look forward to the apple picking, the colourful leaves and even cozy sweaters and the first fire before long. Meantime, however, I will enjoy this transitional period between summer and fall to the hilt. I am doing my best to practice living in the moment, not in the future, and each day has much to enjoy and be thankful for. “I cannot endure to waste anything so precious as autumnal sunshine by staying in the house." ~ Nathaniel Hawthorne. 0001
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NOTICES Taoist Tai Chi™ Beginner Classes – Saint John, West. Information session and first class will be held Tuesday morning, September 13, 10:00am - noon, and also Thursday evening, September 15, 7:009:00pm, at Assumption Centre, West Saint John for adults of all ages, including teens. Try this body-mind-spirit approach to finding balance and building health, strength and flexibility. Cost: $140; (students/seniors: $110.) For information: saintjohn.nb@taoist.org.Voicemai l
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