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Ah... fall, definitely the best time of year. Cooler days for walking. Many years ago, while walking around the Kingston Peninsula, the Missus took a nice deep breath and declared “Hmmm, the smell of rotten vegetarians.” This mistaken use of “vegetarian” for “vegetation” was unfortunate, in that the eldest daughter was one of those rotten vegetarians at the time. Besides the smells of fall, there are of course the sounds of fall... the squawk of blue and occasional grey jays, the chatter of squirrels, the ring of an axe, and well, the roar of the chainsaw. Taking a momentary break from splitting wood today, I thought back and realized that we have been heating with wood for 34 years now, roughly 200 cords (over 400 tons) of wood cut, split and moved multiple times. One problem that is really starting to evolve as I have more and more time to work in the woods, is “Where in heck do I put it all??”. I am quickly getting to the point where I am going to spend more time finding or constructing places to put wood as I am hauling it out!! Of course the “Best Time of the Year” is also going to be spent electing our next dictator. Well actually, we will be electing

three or four dictators but only one will get the be the really Big One. Think about how proud Canadians are of the men and women who went to war to fight for freedom. Now... think... about 330+ of the people that we will elect on October 19th will either be miming every word of their leaders or suffer consequences. Think of it this way. The most important people in Canada, whom we elect to collectively run our country, cannot speak their own mind. Party discipline must become recognized as being antidemocratic, anti the best interest of all Canadians and desperately needs to be outlawed. There are alternatives and they need to be explored. Fortunately the smell of rotten vegetarians almost covers up the smell of our current political practices. 0001

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ATTENTION NATURE LOVERS! If you love nature and experiencing it first-hand, why not take part in one of the Saint John Naturalists Club’s upcoming activities. Meetings, workshops and outings are open to one and all without charge, Saint John Naturalists’ Club members or not. Saturday, October 3, Terra Burma Off-the-Grid Home and Nature Trust Trail at Sea Dog Cove. Saturday, October 17, Fall Birding on Grand Manan. Monday, October 19 at 6:00pm “Winged Tapestries - Moths at Large”, 7:00pm regular meeting with speaker Nick Hawkins on “Unique Aspects of the Acadian Forest”. Both events at the

NB Museum in Brunswick Square. Saturday, October 24, Rockwood Park Arboretum Restoration. Saturday, November 7, Deer Island Birding. Sunday, November 8, “A Billion Years of Rocks” field trip. Monday, November 9, regular meeting “Fossil Footprints”. For more information on these activities and to confirm the details about registration, timing and location of the field trips or to learn more about the SJNC, visit: saintjohnnaturalistsclub. org or follow us on Facebook as “Nature Saint John”facebook.com/ NatureSaintJohn. 2567

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AROUND & ABOUT THE NEW CHOWN FIELD When I was employed in the Recreation Service offered by the City of Saint John in the later part of the 20th century, we could not build enough ball fields and tennis courts to keep up with the demand. Among those was Chown Field, which had actually been originally developed as part of the Urban Renewal process back in 1966 at a cost of $94,672. It was originally to serve the students of Prince Charles School, but by the 80’s, it was given over to softball interests, and officially dedicated as Chown Field on July 30 1982. At that dedication ceremony, the then director of Recreation, C. E. (Nick) Nicolle, noted on succeeding J. Harold Chown as recreation director, he came “to appreciate his dedication to the recreation service,” ( which Chown has assumed in (1955) when, as Nicolle put it, there were “inadequate operating budgets and staff.” As Nicolle said these words, the

department was on the cusp of its greatest period of growth and influence in Saint John as the Canada Games were only three years in the future, and budgets were no longer inadequate, nor was there a shortage of staff. Sad to say that following the 1985 games, Recreation took a nosedive, and it has only recently stopped the spiral downward. The redevelopment of the J. Harold Chown field is an obvious example of that. After the Canada Games, through the 1990’s and 00’s of this century the field went through two periods of stress when it was coveted by the Irving’s for parking, and by the Police for their new headquarters. Fortunately, neither use came to fruition, and as the interest in baseball usage declined, the Leisure Services Department has repurposed Chown Field. Today the field has a huge dog run, and a series of circular pathways built around a regulation soccer field, some places to sit and relax, some in the shade of some spruce trees that were in the outfield of the old ball field. Its an $80,000

rehabilitation that will see Chown field serve a new generation of two of visitors. Chown field, only two blocks to the west, was where Mabel Peters and the women of the Council of Women of Saint John established the city’s first public playground at Centennial School in 1906. When I conducted a Walk n’ Talk to open this new phase of Chown Field on September 17, I felt the presence of past recreationists like Harold Chown, Nick Nicolle, and of Miss Peters herself on our walkabout. Take a visit to this new development and see if you feel connected with those who have enjoyed this area in the past as much as I did when strolling the grounds. 0004

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DIRECTOR’S NOTES THEATRE IS FOR EVERYONE Once every year arts presenters in Atlantic Canada - from FollyFest to StanFest to Newfoundland's Arts and Culture Centres to the Chester Playhouse - get together at an event called Contact East. Over four very long days we watch showcase performances by artists who hope we'll book them, meet with agents and managers who have even more artists to pitch, attend professional development workshops, share the past year's triumphs and disasters, and make sure the host city's liquor providers do brisk business. These few days are so important to us because for most of the year we each operate as the only person in our community who does what we do. A town can only support one Capitol Theatre or Confederation Centre, and it can get a bit lonely for folks whose lives are consumed by keeping those stages full. One topic that comes up every year is "barriers to participation" aka "why don't people come to our great shows?" Research presented at one of this year's workshops lists the top three reasons people don't attend arts events as: 1. lack of time 2. lack of money 3. no one to go with. There was some pretty lively discussion about what we're already doing, what other people are doing, and what we might do, about all of these. Lack of time is frankly the trickiest. We're all starting shows earlier so people can be home earlier, and the days of the three act play or four hour vaudeville are long past. In some places artists are creating five minute "pop-up" performances, but

I think there are still a lot of people who really want an evening out. As for money, Canadian arts organizations do an amazing job of keeping our work affordable. At Imperial alone we: offer free events, offer discounts for children, students and seniors, solicit businesses to sponsor free tickets to events for community groups, offer discounted "student rush" tickets for day-of-show purchase when possible, fundraise year round to keep our ticket prices down. The issue that needs the most work, I think, is "no one to go with." We learned that a company in New Zealand has a "third seat" program that encourages couples to use the "third seat" in their car to bring along someone else. Some theatres set aside particular areas for people attending solo, and even have pre-show activities to help them get acquainted. There are lots of variations on the "book club" model too. I wonder what would work best here in Saint John? This is what happens when you put a few hundred creative Maritimers in a room for a few days. We get excited about all the things we can do to make our organizations, and our communities, even better. Then we get to work. 0030

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SUPPORTING QUALITY OF LIFE FOR SENIORS On Saturday, September 12, Kennebec Manor in Millidgeville held the 6th Annual Walk A Thon and Family Fun Day. This year, we were fundraising for new furniture for our lobby/common area - a place where residents and families enjoy social time. At Kennebec Manor, we follow the Eden Philosophy; striving everyday to eliminate Loneliness, Helplessness, and Boredom, which account for the bulk of suffering among our elders. The Kings Way LifeCare Alliance Foundation’s purpose is to support quality of life initiatives and quality of life enhancements that government funding alone cannot provide. The sun came out and fun was had by all with children, family pets, great music by Country Norm, Magic by Bernard the Magician, bouncy castle, games and lots of great food and Pirate costumes for our ‘Pirate’s of the Caribbean’ theme. Thank you to all of our residents, staff, families, board members and volunteers for this very successful event. We exceeded our goals and our lobby will be transformed. Together, we can make a difference and we are so grateful to everyone in our community for their love and support. 0027

SEAWOLVES AT HOME SCHEDULE UNB Saint John Seawolves football ‘at home’ 2015 schedule – Atlantic Football League for ages 18 to 24 years. 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

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FAMILY PLUS/LIFE SOLUTIONS PROGRAMS Your Centre for Family and Personal Wellness. Our Mission: To Enrich Personal, Family and Work Life throughout Our Community. 2015 Evening Program Schedule: Cooperative Parenting after Separation/ Divorce (6 weeks). Assists separated/ divorced parents cope with their anger and pain while minimizing the negative impact of divorce on their children. Thursdays 7:00-9:30pm. October 22 - November 26 with facilitators: Lynn Kinsella, Katherine McBrearty. Active Parenting Now (6 weeks). Learn how to build a stronger relationship with your children, instill self-esteem and apply key discipline methods (parenting 5-12 year olds). Mondays 7:00-9:00pm, November 9 - December 14 with facilitator Lora Durant. All programs are held at the offices of Family Plus/Life Solutions, 199 Chesley Drive, Suite 204, Saint John, 634-8295. 3677

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Sharing stories of personal journey McAlary officially declared this day, September 17 Recovery Day 2015. It was the first of many to be celebrated and publicly addressed the issues of living with addiction. Five women, whose lives have been transformed by Sophia Recovery Centre, gave personal testimonies of their stories. Supporters and general public alike heard that they had found a welcoming safe refuge in the centre of Saint John that challenged them to stop using alcohol and drugs and enter into the 12 step program of recovery. The women who shared represented years of being sober and clean from 30 years to one year. All of them testified the journey was and is made easier with support, education, peer mentors and counselling. Recovery Day was first celebrated in the cities of Vancouver and Victoria, BC on September 30, 2012 as a public display of the freedom from addiction. Since then, the movement has spread throughout Canada, encompassing communities large and small, from East to West. Recovery Centres come together in the month of September to build awareness, challenge societal stigma, and celebrate the role that recovery plays in improving the lives of millions of Canadians. Mission Statement - Sophia Recovery Centre offers a safe, hopeful, accepting environment for women seeking recovery from addiction through sharing, mentoring, learning and guidance in 12 step spirituality. Sophia Recovery Centre, 83 Hazen Street, SJ. Phone: 633 8783, email: sophiarecoverycentre@live.ca. 3711

LISTEN IN REMEMBERING THE MIXTAPE If you’re old enough to remember the mixTape you know how important and personal they were to receive. It was the ultimate handmade, thoughtfully personalized crafted gift; the meticulous hard work to pick the songs, compile the songs, the homemade art work. It was a true labour of love. “Think about it… a compilation tape given to Paul Simon inspired Graceland” Gordie Tufts, the owner of Backstreet Records on Germain Street in the city told me in regard to the power of a good mix tape; referring to Paul Simon’s seminal album. The commercial cassette format of prerecorded music was at one time also the most important and highly sought after medium on which we purchased our favorite new music. At one time even eclipsing Vinyl! “In the 80's half of the shop was cassettes and they out

sold vinyl.” Gordie reiterates to me the stats, and his firsthand account of it in Backstreet. Well we know “Record Store day” has become a big deal the world over with Vinyl being more popular than ever. It’s also the only recorded medium that music sales are on the rise. All other formats including digital continue to fall. We wrote about it here! It was only going to be a matter of time until there would be a “Cassette Day”. For the last few years I have noticed more and more artists releasing their new music on cassette. “Great for indie's (Artist/Bands) because they are cheap and it is a way to include a download as well.” Gordie fills me in why they make sense as new releases. Like vinyl as well as 8-tracks for some people (Yes I know a few) it’s also about it being a collectable format that makes it important. It is part of a culture and a DIY method of making it by yourself. And also with Vinyl all the old is new again. I still buy vinyl (and CD’s) as well as cassettes anywhere I can find them, whether it

be thrift stores like Value Village, yard sales, flea markets. Thrifting is huge fun for a collector! I just bought a bunch of pre-loved cassettes for 0.49 each! “Cassette Day” is October 17 and it’s not just the indie artist doing it. Big guns like Motorhead are releasing their new album “Bad Magic” on cassette as is Greed Day who are re-releasing their Punk-Pop classic “Dookie!” Check out all that is “Cassette Day” by going to: cassettestoreday.us. Gordie sent me a current list (see Listen In on OPL website) of what he has in his store on Cassette. Check it out! They also have a great collection of pre-loved cassettes at Second Spin on the east side! Hey I even still listen to my cassette Walkman while I mow the lawn! 0041 Jeff Liberty Columnist, @Jlibertyartists

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LIBRARY NEWS WEST BRANCH LIBRARY Lancaster Mall, 621 Fairville Blvd, 6437260 Fall/winter hours: - Tuesday, Friday & Saturday 10:00am-5:00pm, Wednesday & Thursday 10:00am-8:30pm; Sunday, Monday & holidays - closed. Children’s Programs Babies in the Library: Sign up for the next session - Tuesdays at 10:30am, November 3, 10, 17 & 24. Time for Tots - Drop-in for children aged 18-36 months Thursdays at 10:30am. Story Time - Drop-in for all ages consisting of stories, songs, fingerplays and a craft, Fridays at 10:30am. Thursday Night Homework Help for Elementary/Middle school students, Thursdays 5:30-7:30pm. Pre-register at 643-7260 or westbranch.publiclibrary@ gnb.ca. Family Drop-In Table: All day every day! Books, a craft, puzzles and colouring sheets organized around a

different theme each week. October 8 & 9 - PD Day Movie Fun (11:00am). Thursday - Strange Magic, Friday - Cinderella. Saturday, October 17 - 10:00am4:30pm, LegoTM Saturday. Saturday, October 24 - 11:00am, Family Movie Matinee - Despicable Me 2. Treats/water courtesy of Lancaster Mall (or bring your own). Saturday, October 31 - Pick a pumpkin from the Library Patch. Pumpkin Carveoff begins by the Mall Star at 2:30pm. Play games at the Library and enter your name for a chance to win a prize. Adult’s Programs Wednesday, October 14 - 6:00pm, Chic Flic and popcorn, Pitch Perfect 2. Thursday, October 15 - 7:00pm, Mystery Book Club - The Silkworm by Robert Galbraith. New members welcome. Wednesday, October 28 - 7:00pm, Chick Lit Book Club Robin and the Chick’s pick - Calling Me home by Julie Kibler. New members are welcome!

Thursday, October 29 - 1:00pm, Library Social for seniors, newcomers and adults. Social time and light refreshments. Last Thursday per month. Friday, October 30 - 2:00pm, Friday Flic, The Avengers: Age of Ultron. Free movie, popcorn courtesy of the Mall. Blankets For Canada Society Inc: Crocheters and knitters are welcome to make 8 X 8 squares to create blankets for people without shelter in the Saint John Area. Donations of yarn gratefully appreciated. Knit 2 Together (k2tog): Tuesday afternoon drop-in. We have knitted squares, tea and treats; if you have the time drop in and put two or more together to make a blanket. Gates Computer Lab: Available to check your e-mail, do research and use the internet. The service is free. Book a tutorial and learn basic computer skills. Free Wi-Fi. Bulletin Board: Check out what is happening in your community. Community Room Rental: West Branch

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LEGIONS LANCASTER RCL #69 Wilson Street, Saint John, Phone 6358095, www.rcl69.ca. Tuesday, October 6, 13, 20 & 27 7:30pm, Doubles Crib in the Upper Hall. Friday, Friday, October 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 - 7:00pm, Open Mic Night with Don LeBlanc & Friends in PUB 69. Saturday, October 3, 17, 31 - 2:00pm, Dance with Donny & Delbert in PUB 69. Saturday, October 3 - 9:00pm, Branch #69 & Singles Dance with Hooked on Country in the Upper Hall. Saturday, October 10 & 24 - 3:30pm, Jed & Moe Show in PUB 69. Saturday, October 10 - 9:00pm, Branch #69 & Singles Dance with Jypce Wind in the Upper Hall. Saturday, October 17 - 9:00pm, Branch #69 & Singles Dance with 2nd Time Around in the Upper Hall. Saturday, October 31 - 9:00pm, Branch #69 & Singles Dance with Sidekick in the Upper Hall. Sunday, October 4 - 1:00pm, Doubles Crib Tournament in the Upper Hall; 7:00pm, Dance with Jed Pye & Anne Marie Burke in the Upper Hall. Sunday, October 11 & 25 - 7:00pm, Dance with Steve & Carol in the Upper Hall. Sunday, October 18 - 7:00pm, Dance with WCR in the Upper Hall. 0015

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WHAT’S HAPPENING Sunday, September 27 Apohaqui Fall Turkey Supper 3:306:30pm, 16 Jones Memorial Park Road. Turkey with all the fixings plus baking/fall pickles for sale. $12/adults, $6/ages 6-12, pre-schoolers, eat for free. Sponsored by Apohaqui Lower Millstream Recreation Council Inc. Info: Marsha-433-4571, Marylou - 433-5796, Evelyn - 433-3849. Wednesday, September 30 SJ Branch NB Genealogical Society meeting 7:00pm at the SJ Free Public Library, Multipurpose Room with speaker, Linda Hansen, speaking on New Sources for Genealogical/Historical Research. All guests welcome. Thursday, October 1 Rocmaura Auxiliary will be holding their next meeting at 2:00pm in the Boardroom of Rocmaura Nursing Home. All welcomed. Saturday, October 3 D i n n e r / Au c t i on / C a s i n o / D a n c e

“Oktoberfest” sponsored by the Rocmaura Foundation at SJ Trade & Convention Centre 5:00-7:00pm, Reception/Casino; 5:00-8:00pm, Auctions/Dinner; 8:30-10:30, Dance/ grand prize draw (car & jewellery). Tickets ($125), donate items. Info, 6437090 or foundation@rocmaura.com. Fall Yard Sale 8:00-11:30am at Portland United Church, 50 Newport Crescent. 16th Annual Ghost Walk & Dessert Theatre, sponsored by Queens County Heritage, followed by dessert and live entertainment at Court House. Meet at Tilley House, 69 Front Street in village of Gagetown at 6:30pm. Tickets (advance 488-2483) $20/person. Singles & Friends Dance at the Branch #69 Legion (714 Wilson St W, SJ) with band “Hooked on Country”. Doors open at 8:00pm, band plays 9:00pmMidnight. Admission $6 at the door. Open to anyone over the age of 19. Bassment Bluegrass Boys in concert at Silver Falls United Church 7:00pm in the CE Hall (840 Loch Lomond

Road). Bring your friends and enjoy an evening of toe-tapping gospel/ bluegrass music. Tickets ($5) and available in advance or at the door. Contact 696-1410. Country Music with Bob Burgess & Friends, Lorneville Community Centre, 7:00pm. Tickets $10 at Lorneville Convenience store, MediTrust and at the door. With special guest Claudette Norman and her granddaughter Zaida, and more.

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WHAT’S HAPPENING Thursday, October 8 An Open Discussion about Open Adoption, 7:00pm in Community Room, 1 Peel Plaza, SJ. Free session open to general public, pre-adoptive & adoptive parents, anyone involved in the Adoption Triad, Pre-Foster & Foster Parents and professionals in the field. Registration required (limited space) - Catherine 6423210, adoptnbsaintjohn@gmail.com, nbadoption.ca. October 8-10 Harbour View High School presents “Anything Goes” at 7:30pm. Reserved seating $12/students & seniors, $15/ adults. Tickets available at the school office 658-5359. Saturday, October 10 Singles & Friends Dance at the Branch 69 Legion, 714 Wilson St W, SJ with the band “Gypsy Wind” . Doors open 8:00pm and band plays 9:00pmMidnight. $6 at the door and open to anyone over the age of 19. Tuesday, October 13 Sea Belles, A Cappella Chorus’ Guest Night to welcome new members. If you love to sing and can carry a tune, come along - Forest Hills School, Glengarry Drive SJ. More info - Vangie 633-1811, seabelles.ca or Facebook page. Friday, October 16 Fundraising Dance for PASAGE SJ at the Bill McGuire Centre, Rothesay. Doors open at 7:00pm, dance 8:00-12:00mid-night with Rocket 88.

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Saturday, October 17 Dinner & Dance, sponsored by Evandale Chapter of Ducks Unlimited, at Greenwich Branch Legion (Jone’s Creek). Doors open 5:00, dinner 6:00pm. Music by Radio Factory. Silent auction, raffles, games, etc. For tickets ($25) or more info: Bill Cooper 4855721 or Ron Jones 485-0802. A Night with the Beatles featuring George Urquhart, the St.Luke’s Singers and special guests. Come join us for a Sing Along, 7:00pm at St.Luke’s Anglican Church Hall, 12 Quispamsis Road, Gondola Point. Refreshments to follow – love offering will be received. Sunday, October 18 Live Auction at Lancaster Baptist Church in the C.E. Centre at 6:00pm (viewing at 5:00pm). Canteen available. Donations (furniture (new/ antique), old glass/china fancies, linens, jewellery, etc) accepted. Proceeds to church refugee ministries. More info 635-8980, Monday-Friday 9:00am-1:00pm. Thursday, October 22 SJ Art Club monthly meeting 6:30pm at the NB Museum, Market Square. Short business meeting followed by special guest, Author Susan White. Saturday, October 24 Annual Roast Beef Dinner at St.

Luke’s Anglican Church (Church Hall, 12 Quispamsis Road), 4:00-6:00pm. Tickets are $12 each and $4 for children under 12. Call Judy 848-2723 to purchase tickets for either eat-in or take-out. Tickets are limited so call early.

Sunday, October 25 Roast Beef Dinner at St. Bridget’s Community Hall (Chapel Grove) at 5:00pm. $15/adults $5/child 10 and under. Limited Seating. Reserve your ticket by calling Joanne White 7632436. Saturday, November 7 KV Old Boys’ 6th Annual Country & Western Evening at KV High School. Tickets ($12) at Beats & Bytes, Morris Music in SJ, Guardian Drugs (Kennebecasis & Hampton), KV Old Boy members. At the door $15. Doors open 6:00, show 7:00pm. Info at: kvoldboys.com. Thursday, November 12 2105 Hope in the City Breakfast, sponsored by the Salvation Army 7:30-9:00am at SJ Trade & Convention Centre with guest speaker, Kevin Vickers, Canada’s Ambassador to Ireland. Proceeds to the S A Community Response Vehicle & community social programs. Ticket info: 634-7166 or jane_prosser@can.salvationarmy.org. Thursday, November 26 SJ Art Club monthly meeting 6:30pm at the NB Museum, Market Square. Short business meeting followed by special guest, Artist Dale Cook.

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SJ JEWISH HISTORICAL FILM FESTIVAL The Saint John Jewish Historical Museum is pleased to announce that it will be holding the 2nd Annual Saint John Jewish Film Festival from October 18 - October 22. The proceeds from the film festival will support the work of the Jewish Historical Museum to preserve the Jewish history of Saint John. T The lineup for the Saint John Jewish Film Festival is as follows: Sunday October 18: 2:00pm, Mr. Kaplan - at 76 Mr. Kaplan has a severe existential crisis. As he begins to question his worth, he comes across a strange case when his granddaughter mentions a German man who runs a café near the beach. Convinced that he has found an escaped “Nazi”, Mr. Kaplan teams up with a slacker to kidnap the German. English sub-titles. Sunday October 18: 7:00pm, 24 Days - when Ilan Halimi is kidnapped for ransom because he is Jewish and supposedly rich, his family and the police start a race against time to save him from the tortures of the “gang of barbarians”. English subtitles. Monday October 19: 7:00pm, Above and Beyond - in 1948, a group of World War II pilots volunteered to fight for

Israel in the War of Independence. This ragtag band of brothers not only turned the tide of the war, they also laid the groundwork for the Israeli Air Force. Tuesday October 20: 7:00pm, Run Boy Run - Srulik, an eight-year old boy, flees from the Warsaw Ghetto in 1942. He attempts to survive, at first alone in the forest, and then as a Christian orphan named Jurek on a Polish farm. Throughout his ordeal, his Jewish identity is in danger of being lost. English sub-titles. Wednesday October 21: 7:00pm, The Art Dealer - a stylish Parisian thriller set in the murky world on Nazi-looted art. A young journalist finds herself caught up in a web of betrayal as she uncovers a story that has been carefully buried for decades. English subtitles. Thursday October 22: - 7:00pm, Quality Balls: The David Steinberg Story/Hannah Cohen’s Holy Communion – an overview of the long and varied career of comic David Steinberg features interviews with Larry David, Jerry Seinfeld and others.

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ASK THE CHEF APPLES, APPLES, APPLES Colin Sifton here again from Holly’s Restaurant and Catering with another answer to your questions. This week we have been talking about apples. It is that time of year again when apples are ready to be picked and here are a few facts

about apples. The apple tree comes from the rose family and were brought to North America by the European colonists. They were first found in central Asia and have made their way all around the world. Now this took thousands of years but today, 80 million tons of apples are grown each year. Almost half of the apples grown today come from China,

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with the United States being second with only 6%. With knowing this, we should all buy locally and support our own. Something to think about. Now apples are made into thousands of different things, mainly sweet desserts. Who doesn’t love apple pie, especially one we made ourselves? Apples are one of those items that we grow and grow very well. I remember one of the best things to do growing up was to go picking apples with my family. Always picking out that really red, perfect one to eat while sitting in a tree. Picking out a tree and climbing every inch of it, looking for the best apples, while my mother scoured the ground for the ones that had just fallen. Good memories that I am sure some of you have similar ones as well. Once we got home, you were sure to have an apple in your school lunch for the next few weeks. There were other great items that we got during apple season, like apple crumble, apple pie, apple pancakes on the weekend and there always seemed to be apple sauce in a bowl in the fridge. These were some of the things that I remember as a kid, but I don’t know if this still happening today? One item that we used to make is baked apples. You take a large apple and core the centre, trying to get all of the core. Run a knife around the centre of the apple, just enough to cut the skins. Stuff the core with whatever you like; nuts, raisins, brown sugar, oatmeal and cinnamon or anything that you think would taste good. Do this to as many apples that will fit in a casserole pan. Place a small dollop of butter on top and bake at 300 degrees for thirty minutes or until the apples appear soft and cooked. Allow to sit until warm, not cool. Serve in a bowl with a scoop of ice-cream. Perfect. So I hope this article gives you the idea to go out this fall and pick your own apples and do an adventure with the family which they will always remember. 0040

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BURIED TREASURE WITH INTEREST! Considering measly interest that the Banks offer it’s not surprising that we feel that investments are a lost cause. However, the garden centres are awash with the very things that will increase with no risks and surefire results; these wonderful items will bring visions of better days to come as we plod and plow through the coming winter. Spring Bulbs! It is never too early to pick up these beauties and the selection available now is huge; the best bet is certainly with the stores that display loose bulbs along with photos and details regarding height and blooming times. Where deer are a problem there is no point in even trying Tulips, however the range of the Daffodil/Narcissus family is so great that they alone would provide all that you could wish for to celebrate Spring. Crocus seem to be low on the list of fine dining for our hoofed invaders and both these families do well in borders and dotted around in lawns, though not perhaps the best choice for those perfectionists who have to have a close cropped lawn from the ‘get go. All bulbs perform best if the leaves are allowed to stay on the plant for a while after flowering and may look a little untidy. Aside from these there is a huge range of incredibly beautiful and fragrant spring bulbs that will gladden the hearts of even the most dedicated Scrooges. Although much is to be gained by purchasing now, best results are obtained by waiting until the end of September or mid October to plant, preferably when

the soil is moist and a bulb planter will go in with greater ease; the best tool for this is a spade like device that has a circular metal base that removes a plug of soil that can be dropped back on the bulb after it is planted. Bulbs need to be set at a depth three times the height of the bulb and need a sprinkle of bone meal in the bottom of the hole. For the very best display one needs to dig an area and incorporate compost mixed with manure before planting; the most pleasing results can be obtained by planting in groups leaving a good space between individual bulbs, in time the group will grow in size and even need to be divided up and spread around. Bulbs can also be ‘Forced’ for blooming indoors while winter is still a reality by planting in pots and giving them a spell in a cold basement for a few weeks, thus fooling them into thinking it is winter, then bringing them into the warm house. In order for this to be successful they will need a very bright window or grow lights since they will tend to become lanky and floppy if enough sunlight is not provided. Blessings. 0038

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MEMORIAL FOUNDATION AWARD WINNER The Dr. David Stephen Memorial Foundation is pleased to announce that this year’s “Award of Distinction” recipient is Stefan Mildenberger. The Foundation was established in 1993 to recognize Dr. Stephen’s many contributions to the community and to promote educational opportunities for professionals in the area of child abuse prevention. The Award of Distinction recognizes the contribution

of an individual or group towards education, treatment and the prevention of child abuse. As a Paediatric Social Worker at the Regional Hospital, Stefan Mildenberger has strived unwaveringly on behalf of the children and families in our community. Through his open and accessible style, Stefan is capable of communicating practically and effectively with patients and their families in a way that informs but also empowers. This in itself is an invaluable skill. Stefan has been involved in many initiatives that have enhanced the

spiritual, social, emotional and physical safety & wellbeing of children. Whether in the Neonatal ICU, Paediatric Unit, or his work with pregnant women at risk, Stefan’s confident and composed approach, coupled with his insight and vast knowledge, has greatly assisted patients and families throughout their extremely stressful and vulnerable situations. Additionally, Stefan’s strong collaboration skills have positively impacted his involvement as a committee member of the Regional Child at Risk Team and instrumental as a founding member of the Paediatric Sexual Abuse Community Treatment Committee as well as 2 Paediatric Bereavement Programs. We are all fortunate to have Stefan Mildenberger as a Champion of the Children in our community! Stefan’s Award of Distinction will be presented at the Dr. David Stephen Memorial Foundation Annual Dinner at the Riverside Country Club on Saturday, October 17. Reception 6:00pm followed by Dinner 7:00pm. Tickets $100 (official income tax receipt will be issued). Ticket information: Mona Crowley 6369803 Suzanne Buckley 847-1580. 3706

SEASIDE LAWN BOWLING NEWS Seaside Lawn Bowling Club’s Trophy Series concluded Thursday, September 17 with the Memorial Triples title being contested. The winning team in the eight-team event was skipped by Karen Hughes. Lead Al Vautour and Mate Judy Miller were the other members of the Hughes team. The runner-up team consisted of Skip Fran Meehan, Mate Winnie Gray and Lead Gary Cosman. The team of Lead Angela Odei, Mate Mary Anne LeBlanc and Skip Mel Mofford finished third. 3707

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POINT OF VIEW TALKING TIME ALONE If you'd told me 20, years ago that I'm actually an introvert, I would have called you crazy. After all, I've always considered myself to be a fairly social person. I don't think I'm shy, and actually like most people. It wasn't until I took a couple of different personality tests for former and current employers that I discovered that I possess all the classic characteristics of an introvert. An introvert, by definition, is a person who is energized by spending time alone. Not all introverts are shy. In fact, many have great social skills and enjoy communicating with other people. The difference is that they need some time to be alone to recharge afterwards. I used to be ashamed to admit that I actually crave and thoroughly enjoy my alone time, and felt guilty for not answering the phone in the evenings or on a weekend. Once I understood that being an introvert isn't something I chose, it's just

a part of who I am, I learned to embrace my differences. I recently read an article outlining several ways introverts interact differently with the world and, no surprise, I could relate to each and every one of them. Here are just a few examples. They withdraw in crowds - I'm okay for the first few minutes, and then I tend to get agitated and just feel the urge to run for the nearest exit. Crowds usually mean loud, noisy and congested - three things that easily overstimulates an introvert and drains them of their physical energy. They are naturally drawn to more creative, detail oriented and solitary careers – bingo! This explains why I gravitate towards writing and photography. “Introverts naturally prefer spending time alone or in a small group, delving into one task at a time and taking their time when it comes to making decisions and solving problems. Certain professions, including writers and in-the-field natural scientists can give introverts the intellectual stimulation they crave without the distracting environment they dislike.”

They physically can't stand talking on the phone – unlike certain people I know and love! Most introverts screen their phone calls for several reasons. The intrusive ringing forces them to abandon focus on a certain thought or project and reassign it to something unexpected. Because introverts aren't great at small talk, they will often let calls go to voicemail so they can return them when they have the proper energy and attention to dedicate to the conversation. That would be me! Lastly, they literally shut down when it's time to be alone – speaking of which… please excuse me while I go bury my head in a good book. I've craving some alone time. 0032

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A MOST MEMORABLE HAMPTON 5-MILER The Hampton 5-miler was unforgettable in so many ways. The Hampton River Runners were very pleased that many of Sheila Burns' family members were able to attend the first ever presentation of the Sheila Burns Award which was established in her memory. The award was given this year to Daryl Steeves, a gentleman who is a perfect example of what the award celebrates. Through his hard work, leadership and personal example, Daryl has for many years made a tremendous contribution to the running community in this region. By the way, Daryl has never missed any of the 15 Hampton 5-Milers, and he participated in this year’s event despite having fallen and suffered cracked ribs a week previously. He took his time, and was preceded over the finish line by Sheila Burns’ mother, Betty Mitham, who admits to being 85+ years old and is a multiple 5-Miler participant. Two Canadian running records were broken! Sixty year old Rob Jackson of Fredericton demolished the previous national record for the 60-64 age group, running the five miles in 28:53 minutes. And one of the local running community’s favorite old fellahs, Frank Kelly of Saint John, ran the distance in 40:39, breaking the Canadian record for 75+ year olds by almost 4 minutes! A great day for seniors; Daryl Steeves’ comment: “New Brunswick may be the fastest-aging province in Canada, but we are also the fastest aging province”. Get it? So great to see members of the same family participating together in the Kids 1K, the 3K run and/or the 5-Miler. And last but not least, many thanks to our very generous sponsors (including Ossekeag Publishing) and to the over 90 volunteers who made this year’s 5-Miler a great success - unforgettable. 3703

Betty Mitham presented the first Sheila Burns Award to Daryl Steeves

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DONATION TO SOPHIA RECOVERY CENTRE A local women's philanthropic group continues to impact its community with its tenth donation, this one in the amount of $23,181.00 to Sophia Recovery Centre, with a top up of $2,600 from Exchange on Germain from an end of season Charity Bazaar bringing the total donation tonight to $25,781.00. The members also heard pitches from Kingsway Life Care Alliance and P.R.O. Kids Saint John. After a successful June 2013 launch of the local chapter of 100 Women Who Care of Greater Saint John, its membership continues to thrive as it completed its tenth meeting. We were able to donate $25,781 on September 8 - the $81 coming from our youngest member Sophie Dumouchel, who comes to every meeting with her mom and makes her contribution, having raised her money from doing odd jobs – Sophie is truly the future of our organization. Since its inception in June 2013, 100 Women Who Care of Greater Saint John has now donated$248,159 to local charities. Members meet for an hour to hear three 5-minute presentations by local charities that have been nominated by our members and randomly selected ahead of time. Members jointly select one of the three presenting local charity

Cheque presentation to Sophia Recovery Centre or not-for-profit organization by way of a vote to receive the bulk donation at the end of the presentations. Each member then writes a $100 cheque to the winning organization and watches how the group’s commitment turns into a sizeable donation. The process is repeated four times a year. Each time, members get to witness how their combined donations can improve local lives when placed in the hands of deserving grass-roots agencies working to serve the local community. The Greater Saint John chapter meets again on December 8. For more information about 100 Women Who Care of Greater Saint John visit: 100womenGSJ.com. 3693

BATON TWIRLING NEWS Baton Explosion Inc., held their Year End Recital during the month of June at Rothesay Park School. The younger twirlers were a hit by marching to the song The Ants Go Marching One by One. The Junior twirlers performed their individual routines as well as dancing/twirling in a dance-twirl program. BEI twirlers finished the year with earning their Skills Development Badges from Canadian Baton Twirling Federation; Kathryn and Marly Red Badge, Trinity and Rebecca Yellow and Orange Badges, and Alexis White Ribbon. Great job Twirlers! The Baton Coaches had a twirling athlete, Kendra, who qualified and competed at the International Cup Worlds this summer in Abbotsford BC. Kendra placed 6th Adult B 2-Baton, 8th Adult B Solo and 10th Adult B Artistic Twirl. 3713

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MUSINGS THE UNMADE BED There are those who make the bed every morning, and there are those who don’t. Those who don’t consider it a total waste of time and agree with Erma Bombeck that “No one ever died from sleeping in an unmade bed.” I however fall very firmly into the make the bed category. I dislike the messy look of an unmade bed and cannot bear the thought of getting into one. I like the sheets snugged up and wrinkle free and my pillow fluffed and nothing twisted or askew as I settle in for the night. BUT . . . it seems there is now a valid scientific argument to leave the bed unmade all day. Ten years ago scientists at England’s Kingston University theorized that leaving the bed unmade would reduce the number of dust mites residing there and set out to test their theory. Dust mites are wee little critters, so wee that it seems that about 1.5 million of them live in an average bed. They munch down on

our discarded skin flakes and thrive in the warm moist environment we create every night as we snooze away. Now, we can’t see these little beasties, so what do we care? But, dust mites are associated with asthma, allergies, eczema and chronic rhinitis (a permanent yearround stuffy nose). Getting rid of the mites, or at least reducing their numbers, can have significant health benefits. And how does one get rid of dust mites . . . by letting the bedding air and completely dry each day. The mites need the moisture in the sheets and mattress; depriving them of it will cause them to dehydrate and die. Other studies however seem to support the finding that getting up and making your bed every morning contributes to greater productivity and overall happiness. Outer order (the made bed) contributes to inner calm (greater happiness). “If you want to change the world, start off by making your bed,'' U.S. Navy Adm. William H. McCraven (commander of the forces that organized

the raid to kill Osama bin Laden) told the graduates of University of Texas in a commencement speech he gave in the spring of last year. Who is one to believe? There is an excellent compromise position. Throw your covers off exuberantly each morning as you arise and toss them down over the end of the bed to air. Ideally, open the windows as well. Leave it that way . . . for an hour. Then, after having showered and dressed and eaten breakfast you can make the bed before you leave for work, content and ready for a productive day and smiling because you have just wiped out thousands of the little beasties in your bedding. 0002

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