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RAVINGS DEAR SPCA Well... ah... Hi there. This here is The Jet!! I decided that I would take over writing this column for the “old fellow”. First, I know that I have a lot more fans than he does and second, I have a bone or two to pick with him. As you might guess, I love picking bones. However, Mr Big Shot hasn’t shared a bone with me in years. He’s always worried about my weight. I just had an appointment with my friendly vet. Gosh I love seeing those folks, except they do make me get on a scale. So... okay, maybe I have added a couple of pounds in the last year or two, but Mr Smarty Pants has been gaining a few pounds of his very own, and no one is cutting back his kibble. Big dogs need energy!! Big
dogs have rights!! This big dog will chew his butt off if I get any hungrier!! Then of course there are the flies. Since early July, there have been flies that come out every time we head out to take a walk in the woods. They are mean critters who like to burrow into the hair where my ears attach to my head. It is not unusual for me to collect 4 or more of these blood suckers within a 40 feet distance on really bad days. So I walk up to Mr Smarty Pants and stand there so he can see them. Now, if they are all actually buried in the hair, he will normally be not too rough and start digging them out and killing them, but if there are a bunch just kind of scattered about loose... well... he starts whacking my head like a bongo trying to get them all!! Why, if I weren’t a big dog my head would be bouncing like one of those bobble-heads you see in cars. I mean... there just has to be a law against that kind of abuse. I want to trade this red necked maniac in for someone a little more sophisticated. Someone... say smart enough to buy me a hat, with ear covers or something. Yeah... that’s what I want and that’s what I deserve!! Someone smart and sensitive. Someone... just like his Missus!!!!! But... Yuck!! She’s one of those CAT PEOPLE. Okay Mikie, let’s give this one more chance, Some more kibble please. . . 0001 Mike Hickey Tech Support, Ossekeag Publishing
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ASK THE CHEF PREPARING YOUR MUSSELS Colin Sifton here again with another answer to your questions. This week we were talking with some customers about preparing mussels. What is safe and how should they be prepared? Mussels are a favourite appetizer in this part of the world all year round. The first thing I will warn you about is having live, clean mussels. This is a big problem when preparing mussels because eating a dead mussel, before it is cooked, will make your stomach upset and even cause vomiting. It usually doesn’t last very long, like salmonella, but it will ruin your meal and night. So how do you make sure the mussel is still alive when you are preparing to cook them? A mussel will be closed tightly if it is still alive. What we do is rinse the mussels in cold water. Since they are salt water species, you cannot leave the mussel in the fresh water too long, but
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for the time it takes to clean them, you will be fine. So as you are rinsing them, find all the ones that are closed tightly and set aside. You may find some that are open, but this doesn’t mean they are dead. Best way to make sure is to bang the open ones against the table. If they are alive, they will start to close. If they are dead, they will not. Discard the dead ones and place your clean live ones in a bowl. If you are not ready to start cooking, cover with a damp cloth and place in the fridge. Another reason we rinse and wash the mussel is to improve taste. These are animals and animals do what all animals do (I’ll let your imagination fill in the blanks), so always give a good rinse. So how do we cook mussels? Well the options are endless. You can bake them, steam them, fry them, put them in pasta or any other dish. This is the second stage of making sure mussels were alive before cooking. Once a mussel is cooked, it will open. If it was dead prior to cooking it will not. Never force open
a mussel, it was dead prior to cooking. The most common way to prepare mussels is to steam them. A simple but tasty way is to have a hot pot ready, add some oil or garlic butter and as many mussels as you wish. Add chopped onions, garlic and parsley. Pour in a good splash of white wine and cover for a few minutes - about two or three minutes. Don’t over cook them because they will shrink and not be as full of flavour. Pour all contents into the bowl, liquid and all. Serve with garlic butter. If you want to get inventive, change up the flavour by adding curry powder or sweet chilli. Change the a l c o h o l by using pernod, vodka, or schnapps. Enjoy! 0040
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AROUND & ABOUT SUMMER ENDING GOSSWALKS Most years I conclude the Walk n’ Talk series in the last week of August but participation has been good this summer, and it seemed a decent idea to continue the series into October. Sunday, September 13: 7:15 pm, Fernhill Cemetery, 200 Westmorland Road. Urban Legends: This walk will explore the many urban legends that are well known across North America and are modern variations of similar stories of the 19th century or earlier. This will include the vanishing hitchhiker; the dauntless girl; the snake in the sleeve; the man who woke without his liver; the parked lovers and the crook with the hook; the choking Doberman; the selling of a Porsche for $50; the solid cement Cadillac; the blind man at the door, and others. Come dressed for cool weather, and bring a flashlight as it will be dark when this walk finishes. If wet
Sunday, the walk goes Monday, same time. Call 672 -8601 for rain details. Sunday, September 20 & 27: 2:00pm, Trinity and Stone Churches uptown have a new alliance which will allow them both to offer sacred and secular programs. To highlight this new initiative, uptown walks will be held from Trinity to Stone on September 20, and Stone to Trinity on September 27. Architectural highlights of the churches and programs offered in both churches will be covered at the beginning of each walk, then we will take to the streets to hear stories of incidents which have occurred over the years in and around buildings between the two churches; ending with tea and cookies at the opposite church from where we began. Free, rain or shine. Saturday, September 26: Harvest the Arts Festival is held all day in King’s Square, and to conclude the program, at 5:00pm there will be a walk from the bandstand featuring new ghost stories of Saint John that have come to light.
Saint John Ghost books will be on sale at half price all day in the Square or following the walk. Free, and held rain or shine. Saturday, October 10: 2:00pm, Gobble Gobble, The Thanksgiving Story, will be held at the Irving Nature Park (meet at the kiosk area). A romp in the colourful woodland of the park, with stories of how Thanksgiving has been celebrated, in what is now Canada, since the late 1500’s along with some stories, songs, stunts to celebrate leaf season which is usually at its height at this period. If wet Saturday, the walk goes Sunday at the same time. Call 672-8601 for a recorded message if the weather is questionable. 0004
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LEGIONS LANCASTER RCL #69 Wilson Street, Saint John, Phone 6358095, www.rcl69.ca. Tuesday, September 8, 15, 22 & 29 7:30pm, Doubles Crib in the Upper Hall. Thursday, September 10, 17 & 24 7:30pm, Men’s Dart League in PUB 69. Friday, September 11, 18 & 25 - 7:00pm, Open Mic Night with Don LeBlanc &
Friends in PUB 69. Saturday, September 19 - 2:00pm, Dance with Donny & Delbert in PUB 69. Saturday, September 12 & 26 - 3:30pm, Jed & Moe Show, dance in PUB 69. Sunday, September 20 - 7:00pm, Dance with WCR in the Upper Hall. Sunday, September 13 & 27 - 7:00pm, Dance with Steve & Carol in the Upper Hall.
Sunday, September 6 - 1:00pm, Doubles Crib Tournament in the Upper Hall; 7:00pm, Dance with Jed Pye & Anne Marie Burke in the Upper Hall. Wednesday, September 9 - 7:00pm, an evening with Delbert Worden & Friends (dance) in the Veteran’s Lounge. Saturday, September 19 - 9:00pm Branch #69 & Singles dance with Party Line in the Upper Hall. 0015
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FUNDRAISER FOR PREGNANCY CENTRE The Pregnancy Resource Centre of Saint John will be hosting two showings of the powerful movie "The Dropbox". This is the story of one man's journey to rescue the poor and helpless babies being abandoned on the streets of his city. View the trailer: dropbox.focusonthefamily.ca. Friday, September 11, 7:00pm at Truelife Church, Vincent Road in Quispamsis and Saturday, September 12, 2:00pm at Saint John First Wesleyan Church, Boar's Head Road, Saint John. A free will offering will be taken in support of the Pregnancy Resource Center. 3675
SONS OF GAEL CONCERT Sons of Gael will be in Concert on Friday, September 11 at Trinity Anglican Church, 3949 Rte 845, at Kingston corner, at 7:00pm. Please note admission correction - $15 at the door. Proceeds to the Parish of Kingston. Advance tickets - Parish Office 763-3183. Join us on the Kingston Peninsula for a great evening of music! 3676
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? Saturday,
September 12 - Birding the Black Beach Road; Monday, September 14 – Guest Speaker, Curt Nason, at 7:30pm at NB Museum, Market Square; Thursday, September 17 & 19 – Greenlaw Mountain Hawk Watch; October 3 - Terra Murma, Off-thegrid home & Nature Trust Trail at Sea Dog Cove. Meetings, workshops and outings are open to one and all without charge, Saint John Naturalists’ Club members or not. 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”. 2567
SEAWOLVES AT HOME SCHEDULE UNB Saint John Seawolves football ‘at home’ 2015 schedule – Atlantic Football League for ages 18 to 24 years. Saturday,September 19 - 8:00pm, hosting UNB Fredericton Red Bombers at the Canada Games Stadium, Tucker
Park. Saturday, October 10 - 4:00pm, hosting Dalhousie University Tigers of Halifax Thanksgiving Weekend at Tucker Park. Saturday, October 17 - 4:00pm, hosting Holland College Hurricanes of PEI,Canada Games Stadium, Tucker Park. Saturday, October 31 - Atlantic Football League Semi-Finals. Saturday, November 7 - AFL Championship Game. 3540
SEASIDE LAWN BOWLING NEWS Seaside Lawn Bowling Club held the third of five Club Trophy tournaments, the Past Members Memorial, on Thursday August 6. The eight team event saw the team of Skip Lucy Richards, Mate Mary Jane Tupper and Lead Mary Anne LeBlanc edge the runner-up team of Skip Kevin Phillips, Mate Nancy Knorr and Lead Judy Miller by a single point. The Club is currently accepting new members and invites those with an interest to visit: seasidelawnbowlingclub. com for more information. 3571
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LIBRARY NEWS WEST BRANCH LIBRARY Lancaster Mall, 621 Fairville Blvd, 6437260 Hours: Monday, Tuesday & Friday 10:00am–5:00pm; Wednesday & Thursday 10:00am-8:30pm; Saturday, Sunday & holidays - closed. Fall/winter hours begin September 15 - Tuesday, Friday & Saturday 10:00am5:00pm, Wednesday & Thursday 10:00am-8:30pm; Sunday, Monday & holidays - closed. SRC News: Summer Reading Club 2015 was a fantastic success and a huge thank you goes out to coordinators Jessica, Jennifer, Saird , Briana and all the West Branch Library Junior Readers. Super Job! Saturday, September 26 - 2:30 pm, Super Saturday Fall Fun Fair, games, food and tons of fun! Saturday, September 19 - 10:00am4:30pm, Lego™ Saturday, Imagine, Build, Create; 11:00 am, Family Movie Matinée - Cinderella. Popcorn courtesy of Lancaster Mall or bring your own treats! Babies in the Library: Sign up for the next session - Tuesdays, September 8, 15, 22 & 29 at 10:30am.
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 from 5:30–7:30pm. Preregister 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 different theme each week. Wednesday, September 9 - 6:00pm, ‘Girl’s Night’, with a chick flic and the best popcorn on the Westside, Viewing: The Age of Adaline. Thursday, September 17 - 7:00pm, Mystery Book Club. Bring along your favourite summer mystery. New members are welcome. Friday, September 18 - Library will be losed for Employee Development Day. Thursday, September 24 - 1:00pm, West Branch Library Social for seniors, newcomers and adults. All welcome! Join us for a social time and light refreshments! Wednesday, September 30 - 7:00pm,
Chick Lit Book Club Robin and the Chick’s pick – A Discovery of Witches by Deborah Harkness. New members are welcome! Friday, September 25 - 2:00 pm, Friday Flic; bring a friend and view a free movie and popcorn courtesy of Lancaster Mall - Survivor starring Pierce Bronson. 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
WHAT’S HAPPENING Saturday, September 5 Singles & Friends Dance at the Branch 69 Legion, 714 Wilson Street W, Saint John with “Sidekick”. Doors open at 8:00pm, band plays 9:00pm-midnight. Admission $6 at the door; open to anyone over the age of 19. Thursday, September 10 2 Annual Fundraising Dinner, for Gentle Path from 7:00-10:00pm, with Gail Vax-Oxlade (Financial Pathways to Personal Well-Being). VIP Reception 6:00, Dinner 7:00pm. Call 652-7284 or book online: gentlepathsj.com. nd
Friday, September 11 Sons of Gael in Concert at Trinity Anglican Church, 3949 Rte 845, at Kingston corner, at 7:00pm, $15
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(correction) at the door. Proceeds to the Parish of Kingston. Advance tickets - Parish Office 763-3183. Join us on the Kingston Peninsula for a great evening of music!
Saturday, September 12 Beyond the Bump - Mommy Showcase, 10:00am-6:00pm at the SJ Trade & Convention Centre. Mommy & baby consumer expo. Admission by donation. Proceeds go to First Steps Housing Project! More info on FB: "Beyond the Bump - Saint John Edition". Sunday, September 13 Breakfast, sponsored by the Knights of Columbus Council #6770 9:00am1:00pm ($7/adults, $3/children) at the Assumption Centre, Chapel Street West.
Proceeds to Saint John Westside Food Bank. Come and enjoy a good breakfast with your friends. Hampton 5-Miler, Kids’ Kilometer ( 12 & under) 9:00am, 3-for-Me Run (17 & under) 9:55, 5-Miler 10:00am. Register online before September 11 (atlanticchip.ca/runningroom.com) Race day registration 8:00-9:30am at Hampton High School.
Monday, September 14 Rocmaura Auxiliary Annual Membership Dinner in the Rocmaura Nursing Home Club Room. Social 5:00pm, dinner 5:30pm. Tickets ($15) to be paid/picked up in advance, deadline September 8. Membership renewal at the dinner - $3. Info contact Marie 8494496 or Louise 648-9059.
WHAT’S HAPPENING Tuesday, September 15 Taoist Tai Chi™ Beginner Classes info session/first class of a 12 week series, 10:00am–12:00noon, and 7:00–9:00pm at Assumption Centre, West for adults of all ages/teens. Program is offered through the Fung Loy Kok Institute of Taoism. For info: saintjohn.nb@Taoism. org, voicemail: 658-9854. Wednesday, September 16 Seniors’ Wellness Expo 1:30-3:30pm at St. Mark’s United Church (50 Dexter Drive). Over 40 exhibitors who offer services for seniors, blood pressure/ sugar checks, music, refreshments, bake sale, door prizes. Donations for Westside Food Bank appreciated. Presented by St. Mark’s United Church Seniors’ Adult Ministry. Saturday, September 19 Salmon Supper at the Kingston Parish Hall. Serving at 5:00pm. $15/adults, $8/ youth under 12, seating is limited, order tickets in advance. Take-outs available.
Contact Kingston Parish Office to reserve your seat - 763-3183 or email: parishofkingston@gmail.com. Genealogy Fair, with SJ Branch NB Genealogical Society, Market Square Atrium from 10:00am-4:00pm. Genealogical resources available Public Archives, Kings Co Museum, NB Museum, etc. Info - contact Dave 8497922. British Home Children (& families) gathering at St. John’s Church Hall, 75 Main Street, Fredericton 9:00am5:00pm with guest speaker Mr Harold Wright of Saint John. This is the last reunion sponsored by Middlemore Atlantic Society. Pre-register - Marion at marionbhcd@gmail.com, 485-1815/ Connie at hjeffrey@outlook.com.
Sunday, September 20 75th Battle of Britain Commemorative Service, 10:30am at the King Square Cenotaph area in Saint John. Thursday, September 24 SJ Art Club resumes monthly meetings
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Friday, September 25 Sea Belles in Concert, ordinary women making extraordinary music, Trinity Anglican Church (Kingston corner) at 7:30 pm. Admission $15 at the door, proceeds to the Parish of Kingston. More info - Parish Office 763-3183 or E-Mail: parishofkingston@gmail.com. Saturday, September 26 Giant Yard Sale & BBQ, Hillcrest Church Gym, 476 Lancaster Avenue 9:00am-2:00pm in support of Fresh Start Services for Women Inc. Helping prevent homelessness for women and children. Serving hotdogs/burgers, & desserts. To donate gently used items, please call 635-4122.
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LISTEN IN HARVEST HOEDOWN IN THE VALLEY This annual Indian Summer event has been a big valley hit since its inception two years ago! It’s a perfect way to spend a Sunday afternoon in Quispamsis with good friends and family. A community event that is wholesome, fun and above all free! Enjoy this weather while it last folks. You know why! Program Director for the town of Quispamsis, Megan Lucas, tells me there will be loads of great games for all ages to do and be entertained with including; Washer toss, horseshoes, colouring table for the kids, a photo opportunity with cowboy silhouette (huh), chess/checkers etc. “So lots of activities for young and older”(folks) Megan tells me. More things are being added as we speak so to get the whole schedule go to: quispamsis.ca.
KOC COUNCIL 6766 CRIBBAGE The Knights of Columbus Council 6766 will again be sponsoring a Cribbage Night every Thursday at 7:30pm starting September 10 in the downstairs hall of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church. There will be eight games with a light lunch after the 4th game. The cost is $5 for the eight games and 50/50 tickets will be sold at $1 each or 3 for $2. There will be a high hand pot of $1 each if desired. Come, have fun and meet new friends. For more information call Norm at 849‐2825. 3658
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
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Another big part of the event is the live music. Past years have had the best in country and Roots music that the province has to offer. This year is no exception and will feature the freshest faces and brightest rising NB stars. Webe3 is a trio from St. George who have been giving some of the most fun and spirited concerts I have had a chance to witness all year long! They have a wonderful holiday album out and when I asked them about a proper new album being released, Claudette Norman from the band said; “Working on one. Probably in the spring!” I can’t wait! As their bio says, they perform a varied mix of “New Country, Classic Country, Bluegrass, 70's-80's Acoustic Pop, Easy Rock and Gospel. The other musical artist will be Kenny James from Sackville NB who just released a sun-drenched California country album entitled “Tougher Than Nails”. It has that classic Bakerfield sound reminiscent of all those classic
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 2:004:00pm 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
JUMPSTART GAMES On August 5, 260 kids participated in the first Canadian Tire West Jumpstart Games which took place at Shamrock Park in Saint John and ran all day. Dealer
country music heroes along with a contemporary soulful feel of new artists, most notably Ryan Adams. I can also hear an early Eagles era Glenn Frey with a Canadian injection of Blue Rodeo’s Greg Keelor in James’ croon. Not bad eh? Make sure you mark this on your calendar. Harvest Hoedown happens Sunday, September 13. I hope to see as many of you out at this community event as possible! I’ll be the MC so come say hello! Oh yes its back to school as well. Where does the time go! Make good grades! Happy Fall! 0041
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Jumpstart Participants of Canadian Tire West, Mike Feener, was the lead funding partner who made sure the games were possible and had water, equipment and lunch. Mayor Mel Norton was present to welcome and encourage the children during opening ceremonies and Jumpstart provided some great takehomes to the kids as an appreciation of their participation. Participants included children from: Lorneville; Seawood; Havelock Boys and Girls Club; Big Brother Big Sister; St. Rose; Nick Nicole Centre; Carleton; YMCA; Rothesay, Hampton, Quispamsis and Sussex. Sports included soccer, soccer baseball and tennis. These games were planned to enable all children to participate in a structure sport and included new and seasoned players. 3666
DIRECTOR’S NOTES LIVE ON FILM I have mixed feelings about filming live theatre. On the one hand, nothing can replace actually attending a play. On the other hand, there are wonderful performances happening all over the world that I am not able to attend (saving up for the private jet is taking longer than anticipated) and seeing filmed versions is my best chance to take part in a broader world culture. When Imperial Theatre was offered the option to present Shakespeare's Globe Onscreen, the second argument won easily. I have been lucky enough to attend productions at this unique London theatre, and count myself doubly lucky to share the experience with my fellow New Brunswickers. (Imperial is the only theatre in the province screening these productions.) The building of Shakespeare's Globe is a story that resonates with the restoration of our own theatre. American actor Sam
Wannamaker spent decades of his life raising funds, overcoming bureaucratic hurdles and insisting on his vision of a faithful reconstruction of the Globe theatre. With a few concessions to modern life (the Elizabethans weren't so concerned about fire exits and bathrooms) audiences today can see plays in their original setting. Just as audiences today can enjoy the Vaudevillian splendour of the Imperial thanks to those who not only saved it from demolition, but insisted on painstaking restoration. Every summer the players of Shakespeare's Globe step out into the open air to perform for "groundlings" who stand in front of the stage, occasionally being shifted aside for actors' entrances, and for those who've shelled out a few more pounds to sit on wooden benches under a thatched roof. Although we've scheduled the showings in the afternoon to conform to the idea of a daylight performance, Imperial patrons will enjoy the luxury of soft seats and central heating.
And what of the plays? Given the choice of productions from the last two seasons, I knew I wanted to stick with Shakespeare, and with shows that could be enjoyed by both newcomers to the bard and lifelong fans. The series begins with the hilarious mistaken-identity farce, The Comedy of Errors, on October 4. For the long dark midwinter we have the classic tale of kings, witches and ghosts - MacBeth, on February 28. Finally we celebrate May Day with romantic misadventures among the fairies in A Midsummer Nights Dream. Thanks to modern technology, we get to bring a little of that magic to our very own classic theatre. 0030
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FACE CANCER WITH CONFIDENCE AUGUST “PIC OF THE MONTH” Congratulations to Mike Sherwood, who submitted this photo, a kayaker’s view of sunset on the Belleisle Bay, to our “Pic of the Month” contest for the month of August. Mike has won a Movie Pass (for two, including drinks & popcorn), compliments of Ossekeag Publishing. Please note: Vouchers must be picked up within 30 days. The theme for September is “Colours of Fall”. No people or pets please, and digital copies only. Deadline for photos is the 25th of each month. Happy shooting!! 0037
Look Good, Feel Better workshops are held on the third Monday of each month from 1:30-3:30pm. This program is geared towards patients experiencing skin and hair changes due to radiation and/or chemotherapy. The workshop is free of charge and is held in the Oncology Conference Room at the Saint John Regional Hospital.
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IN THE GARDEN INCENTIVE TO LEAD A GOOD LIFE! If the recent blistering heat could be a foretaste of the alternative to Heaven, then I imagine that we will all be striving to lead the ‘Good Life’! Certainly the gardens are suffering in the intense heat and where so many of
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us are dependent on wells for our water, the hope of watering the gardens has long gone; farmers are struggling to maintain the crops and we will doubtless soon be paying a higher than ever price for fresh fruit and vegetables. Despite these rather dismal words, the Black Currant plants seem to be doing well and yielding great crops; now is the time to put away some tasty morsels to
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brighten the season that will eventually follow Fall, ( I dare not write the word). Quite the nicest use for the harvest is, to my mind, the making of jelly, Black Currants are very high in Vitamin C and have a delightfully sharp taste and deep flavour. A good spoonful of the jelly placed in a mug of steaming hot water is a delicious way of warding off a seasonal cold. The fruit can be used in a multitude of ways and can be frozen ‘as is’, then processed when work in the garden is a thing of the past. It’s wise to do the pruning at the same time as harvesting; basically, the oldest fruit bearing stems should be cut right down to the ground and a combination of first and second year stems, about 18 or so, need to be kept for the next season’s production. If too many stems are kept the next harvest will be less abundant, ‘less is more!’ These instructions work for Red and White Currants as well. By pruning at this time the bush is able to better sustain the remaining stems under these drought conditions. Another way to preserve water for the advantage of the plants, would be in the Strawberry patch; these tasty treats are a great deal of work but again, less is more. Many of the runners that are taking nourishment from the parent plant need to be snipped off; by now they will be rooting themselves and the contest for nourishment will be on. A maximum of four runners per plant is the generally accepted number to keep and all the rest should be chopped off and discarded. The four lucky chaps that ‘won the lottery’ can be planted out when they have made good root systems and a new bed will be in the making. The dry hot weather has the slug population fairly discouraged, however Red Lily Beetles are still on the rampage, they and the pesky cucumber beetles can be packed off to ‘Kingdom Come’ with a spray of 1 T of dish detergent to 1L of Water. Blessings! 0038 Betty Kennett, Resident Green Thumb
FUND RECIPIENT OFF TO CAMP The YMCA of Greater Saint John's Camp Glenburn provides a wonderful camping experience and lasting memories for those fortunate to attend the only overnight Y camp in New Brunswick. David Walker spent many happy summers at Camp Glenburn as a camper, counsellor-in-training and counsellor. He loved the outdoors and it was at Glenburn that he honed his outdoor skills - swimming, canoeing, hiking, climbing, working as a team, and making friends. At the age of 17, when David found out that he had brain cancer, he decided to live his life as close to normal as possible, working hard, enjoying time with his friends, and seeking outdoor adventure. During the 10 years he was ill, Dave’s Glenburn pals
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walked with him on his journey. After his death in 2011, David’s family and friends established a fund to support deserving campers in developing their skills in outdoor leadership by attending Camp Glenburn’s Leadership programs. This year the David Walker Memorial Fund recipient is Katie Barsalou, a 12 year old Saint John native. This is Katie’s second year at Camp Glenburn and she has been involved in YMCA programs for five years. Katie was happy to receive the support to attend camp this summer. “I love making new friends, and it’s easier at camp,” she stated. The David Walker Memorial Fund assists one deserving participant each summer. Application forms are available through the YMCA of Greater Saint John: saintjohny.com. 3659
Comhaltas meets weekly, on Tuesday evenings (note day correction), at O'Leary's on Princess Street in Saint John, starting at 7:00pm with a slow session. At 7:30 we move into an 'up to tempo' session until 8:30, where we open the circle for the individual showcase. The public is welcome - sessions start for fall on September 15. There are tunes, stories, poetry, jokes, and of course a step dance or two! G092
MUSINGS A DIY PROJECT Like many (maybe you too) I have a long list of projects/to do items backed up and waiting for my attention. Some get done quickly. . . those with an urgency to them (the wheel fell off my wheelbarrow which I use to take out the garbage) or that are impacting on others (like meeting deadlines for Musings!). Others, not so much. One of those “not so much” items got done recently on an overly hot weekend that had me staying indoors to keep cool. Several months ago I picked up a fairly large roll of upholstery fabric at Habitat’s ReStore for somewhere around 5 or 10 dollars. The plan was to recover the seats on the six chairs for the dining table. The current coverings had been on there for far too many years and had grown faded and stained in spite of the numerous cleanings. I had been on the lookout for fabric for months and finally saw this piece I thought would be perfect. Carted it home, and it was! Just the right shade. I did not make the mistake of storing the fabric away. . . that would guarantee it would never get to the top of the work list. Still, it has been months, not weeks, since I brought it home. The recent shuffling of furniture and “stuff ” to accommodate the
larger fish tank had me placing the fabric roll in a more prominent spot so as to prod myself into action. Sometimes it’s necessary to do that, right? Worked, too. Of course, there is an ulterior motive at work here. I had mentioned to Michael a few days ago that, silly as it may be, one of the things I will miss when I retire from Ossekeag is the opportunity to “dress up” each day. Oh I love my jeans as much as anyone, but I also love dresses for summer and dressy sweaters for winter and. . . well you get the idea. So. . . with the brand new chair covers it would really be a shame if Mr Hickey were to have them soiled before Christmas by sitting on them in his grubby woods clothes, don’t you think? Hmmmm. . . perhaps a new family tradition of “dressing for d i n n e r ” should be considered. “The finest clothing made is a person's skin, but, of course, society demands something more than this.” ~ Mark Twain. 0002
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COMMUNITY CLASSIFIEDS NOTICES TAOIST TAI CHI™ Beginner Classes – Saint John, West. Information session and first class will be held Tuesday morning, September 15, 10:00am – 12:00noon, and also Tuesday evening, September 15, 7:00–9:00pm, 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. Voicemail: 6589854. TAI CHI BEGINNERS class starting September 8, 7:30-8:30pm at St. John the Baptist and St. Clement’s Church, Millidgeville. Every Tuesday for 8 weeks,
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