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It’s spring time, and for many parents with children this is the time of year when our children are involved in sports and competitions. For me, having a teenage son who is involved in fencing, our weekends now involve competitions. With fencing, Matthew participates at the club one evening per week and there are times when he misses this training due to school work such as assignments, tests, and exams. His coach, Rick Gosselin, is very interested in the children’s schooling and it is not uncommon to hear Rick ask the children about school, and he’ll ask parents how their children are doing with their grades. For our family, Matthew is a competitive fencer who competes in Canada and the United States. Because of this, he has made friends from different provinces and states. I am fortunate I can accompany Matthew to these events and I look forward to the mother-son time we get to spend together on our road trips. I am also very fortunate my son is not too embarrassed to be seen with his “old” parents! In fencing there are so many rules involved depending on the weapon you are competing with and my son competes primarily in “foil” events. As a parent watching my child compete, I still have trouble distinguishing who gets the point when both lights come on at the same time - thank goodness I’m not refereeing! I understand there are rules and how it all comes down to right-of-way, who began the attack and if this person gave up their right-of-way by moving their hand or foot

back. There are a lot of words for different actions in fencing, and I understand the terminology of a parry and parry reposte; however, that pretty much sums up my understanding of the terminology. As a mom watching my son, I encourage and support him, but Matthew is aware that many of the actions from the fencers and calls from the referees are way over my head. A competition we will be attending, the Challenge Des Nations, in Quebec, will include fencers from 13 countries. When we travel and attend competitions, it is not unusual to see the children get together, socialize and have a great time, go out to the restaurant and get together at the pool. For the children competing, school work is still important and Matthew takes his work with him and studies during the long drives, at the hotel, and along the wall at the fencing event - this is a common sight to see children along the walls studying in between matches at the events. Fencing events are a time for our family to get away and for my husband and I, to watch our son participate in something that he thoroughly enjoys. 0001

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HRAA DINNER & AUCTION The Hammond River Angling Association is holding its 21st annual Dinner & Auction fundraiser on Saturday, May 7 at Saint Mark’s Church, 171 Pettingill Road, Quispamsis. Doors open at 6:30pm and the reception features smoked Atlantic salmon. The entrée is a roast hip of beef. Tickets are reasonably priced at $50. Please join us for a great meal and an evening of raffles, draws, a silent auction, a live auction and more. As is our tradition, the dinner will honor a member who has made an outstanding contribution to the HRAA. This year we will recognize the long term contributions of Gerry Munn. This is a great opportunity to support the conservation work the HRAA does in the Hammond River watershed. Come and celebrate the 21st year of the dinner with us. For information or tickets, contact the HRAA at 8321230. 4041

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EMERGENCY MEASURES STATE OF LOCAL EMERGENCY “A State of local emergency has been declared in the Town” was the lead story on the 5:00pm news. The news continued “Hurricane Brian had dropped 12 inches of rain, with winds of 100mph and gusts of 120mph. Main roads are closed and there is no route open to the city. Residents are ordered to stay off the roads. The hurricane is expected to last

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Act allows a Municipality to declare a State of Local Emergency (Section 10(2)). In general, this allows the Municipality to “... do everything necessary for the protection of property, the environment and the health and safety of persons...” (Section 12 from the Emergency Measures Act.) This could be, the fixing of the price of food, fuel, lodging and all goods and services located within the municipality; prohibit travel on any road, street or highway; evacuation of persons; allowing entry of authorized individuals onto property or into building without a warrant and the removal of any building, tree or growth to allow accessing the site of combatting its progress. The responsibility of controlling a State of Local Authority is in my Town's ByLaw. There we have elected officials briefed by senior staff from the Fire, Police and Emergency Measures. If the Mayor, Deputy Mayor, or if they are not available, two Councilor’s believe there is a need of a Declaration, a special meeting of Council is called. If the decision is made to declare, a notice is send to the Minister of Public Safety and a public notice is posted. My Town Council then is in session for the duration of the Declaration, providing oversight of the actions taken by the Emergency Responders. Other By-Laws may differ. At the start of the article you read that a State of Local Emergency had been declared. But why? Reports of some service stations and small stores increasing the costs of fuel, food and supplies, together with roads being clogged with people driving through the town to view the damage, power crews being refused entry onto property to remove trees and repair power lines and difficulty entering apartment buildings and homes search for people all lead to the recommendation. Be-Prepared - Not Scared when you hear about a State of Local Emergency. It is done to protect you. 0039 Brian Shanks CD, BA, MEP, DTM

KV OASIS FASHION SHOW KV Oasis and sponsors - Brad Stanley Financial and Natasha’s Weddings & Events, are presenting a Fashion Show with something to talk about. This fundraiser is all about our youth and how we can work together to open the first ever Youth Centre in the valley. Oasis will be a safe, comfortable, multi-faceted and stigma-free space in which to promote activities and programs which will enhance and develop youth within our community. Join us at Rothesay High School on Tuesday, April 26 to experience a whirlwind of colorful fashions, boundless energy, youthful exuberance and great entertainment, including Kenzee Sheldrick as well as the Forever Highland Dance Association. Local celebrities James Mullinger, Dr. Ansar Hassan and Stephanie Tomilson, principal of RHS, will strut their stuff in support of Oasis. The KV Oasis Youth Advisory Committee will model, greet you, coordinate the silent auction, sell you a 50/50 ticket and coordinate the back-of-house. This show is a Youth-led initiative and will feature the hottest looks in clothing, footwear and make up from local retailers. During the evening you will be entertained by special musical guest, as Emcee, Andrea Cyr of K100 will guide us through this fun-filled evening. A photo booth will be set up with all proceeds donated to Oasis. Come celebrate the power, the excitement and the energy as we join together as a community, making a positive difference and shining brighter one step at a time! Tickets are available at Eventbrite.ca; Merle

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SCHOOL STRING PROGRAM FUNDRAISER Saint John and Area School String Program will be holding a Perennial Plant Sale/Bake Sale on Saturday, June 4 in the Family Centre behind St. Rose school from 9:00am-12:00noon. There will be a huge selection of perennials available at great prices, as well as fresh baked goods on the Bake Sale table. All remaining plants will be 50% off between 11:00am and 12:00noon. We require many donations for this sale and plant donations are welcomed (672-4042 for details). Bring a friend to the Perennial Sale on June 4 and enjoy a coffee and muffin while you browse through the plants, and support string music in the Saint John schools! 4040

MISSIONS TRIP FUNDRAISER In support of a Medical Mission Trip to Guatemala, a 80s/90s Video Dance Party, hosted by KV Billiards, Phanatic Sounds and a group of local Nurses, will be held on Saturday, April 30 at KV Billiards (6 Market Street, Quispamsis). The evening will include a Silent Auction, Keg Party Draw, 50/50, Prizes and lots of great music and a tremendous amount of fun. Starts at 9:00pm, $5 cover applies. Prizes for best dressed. All proceeds going to the Medical Mission Trip. For more info: 847-9665 or FaceBook - KV Billiards. 4047

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EMERGENCY COMMUNICATION TESTED Rothesay and CN Monday jointly tested notification procedures in the case of a rail emergency. With eight kilometres of track within the Town and rail cars passing through the community including some loaded with dangerous goods, emergency response preparation is a priority. With the cooperation of CN and its first responders, Rothesay

has been planning for its response in the case of a derailment or some other rail-related incident. The recent exercise included CN Police, Kennebecasis Regional Police, Kennebecasis Valley Fire Department and the 911 operations in the City of Saint John as well as Town staff. The group tested communication channels

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amongst those organizations and discussed other parts of emergency response. At Monday night’s meeting Council received a report from the ad hoc Rail Safety Committee outlining a variety of initiatives and concerns of that group. The Rail Safety Committee was composed of volunteers from different parts of Town under the leadership of Deputy Mayor Dr. Nancy Grant, who examined a number of aspects related to the interface of the rail line and the community. The report noted that there are more than 400 homes to which emergency access could be compromised in the case of the rail accident. The final report of the Rail Safety Committee can be found on the Rothesay website. Acceptance of the report from the ad hoc rail committee coincided with the adoption of the emergency preparedness plan for the Town prepared under the leadership of Councillor Peter Lewis. ‘We’re really pleased to be able to complete this plan during the mandate of this Council’ said Councillor Lewis. 4049

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TALES FROM THE CAMERA BAG TRAVEL TIPS This is a big year for us as we are planning two trips. The first will take us to Chile, where we will explore the southern regions, not far from the Antarctic, primarily Patagonia. Our second trip is more local and more relaxing as we rediscover the archipelago of the Magdalen islands, “The Maggies” One of our biggest concerns while travelling is security. We want to blend in or at the very least, attract the minimum amount of attention and that includes our gear. My main camera bag is large enough to hold all my gear and I have “blacked” out the logo with a sharpie as the bright orange logo will scream out “rob me”. Once there I have a smaller day backpack with a camera insert and I pack extra lenses in those can or bottle “cozies” which often get for free as swag. You can also find specialized lens sleeves on e-bay and that are inexpensive. While shooting we use pacsafe wrist straps and camera neck straps as they have small stainless steel wires inside the

straps so they cannot be cut. Our next concerns are insurance and assurance. We always buy travel insurance and because camera gear is expensive we also have a separate rider on our policy to cover our camera gear. I also carrying a battery operated, wifi enabled, 2TB, hard drive with a built in cardreader, so after a day’s shooting I can upload my images. once the SD card is full I do not erase it, I keep them in an airtight, waterproof, pelican wallet that way, insuring that I have at least two copies. Assurance, we use google earth and research the areas we will be visiting to help develop a shoot plan with alternatives for bad weather. Speaking of bad weather, some of my shots happen during inclimate weather. As such, I bring along a cheap camera cover with arm sleeves which can be purchased at any camera store for about $10 a pair. During a drizzle I use a larger micro cloth and drape that over the camera. I shoot with a mirrorless camera and

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DOLLARS & SENSE CALCULATING THE COST OF SAVING MONEY It seems more and more I am hearing ads talk about taking a payment break for yourself or let’s see if we can reduce your costs so that you can have more money in your pocket. Having more money in your pocket is an appealing notion; we all want to have more money in our pocket

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Springtime at the Cherry Brook Zoo. The twin Nilgai, born December 27, 2015 are growing bigger and beautiful! Update about the new lions - the zoo is waiting to hear when the cubs are born. More lion details to follow. Exciting! The weather was great all through March Break at the Zoo. Crowds of people came every day. The tiger was so excited to see all the people! Sunday, May 1 is the official Spring re-opening of the Vanished Kingdom and Claws Mini Golf Course (weather permitting). Zoo Summer Day Camp, a weekly day camp for 6 - 12 year olds, runs June 27 until September 2. Space is limited so be sure to register your children. Join the zoo volunteers: age 16 to seniors - the Zoo Garden volunteers are looking for more members. This group usually works every Wednesday night 5:30-8:00pm. Spring hours at the Zoo: 10:00am4:00pm. For all zoo information: 634 -1440; cherrybrookzoo.com; noahsarc@ bellaliant.net. 2736

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FOOT ‘PRINTS’ HEEL SPURS The usual causative factor in Heel Spurs is referred to as Plantar Fasciitis. ‘Plantar’ is the bottom of the foot as in Plantar Warts. ‘Fascia’ is a covering like the fascia of a house. ‘Itis’ means inflamed. The Plantar Fascia is the body’s longest ligament. Extending from the bottom of the heel to the bottom of the toes, it is triangular in shape. Its primary function is to protect the four layers of muscle below it, functioning like a skid plate under a truck. It also acts like a tie bar to maintain and stabilize the arches of the feet. It is tough and elastic in nature. You can either traumatize or overpull it, as I once did, limping off a tennis court (game over, kids, you win!). Usually it develops slowly, initially a dull ache in the heel and it’s usually experienced the first few steps out of bed or following periods of rest or non-weight bearing. If it goes on long

enough, it may pull on the heel bone to form a bone spur. It can become painful to the point that the person cannot walk. It is often found in the approximately ten percent of families who have high arches, non-weight bearing which flatten or roll in on weight bearing. Thousands of times a day during walking or running, the plantar fascia receives a “twist”, which pulls it away from the heel. There are many forms of treatment. Usually, a combination of a course of low intensity laser treatments, coupled with custom moulded foot orthotics which fit in the shoes and control the rolling in or over pronation of the feet. “Happy Walking”. 0025

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a plant rather than cut flowers. If you choose a perennial, shrub or rose bush for instance, this will become a gift that lasts for many years. If you are uncertain what to buy, taking Mom on an outing to a garden centre to choose her own would make a lovely way to spend an afternoon together. Is Mom a crafter, a knitter or does she love to paint? Consider something beautiful in which to organize all of her supplies. Does she work, volunteer, always the first to offer to help? Perhaps a certificate for Spring cleaning

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ALL-STAR CHEERLEADING Two teams from Sky Athletics AllStar Cheerleading won first place in a national competition in Niagara Falls early in April, competing in one of the most prestigious events in Canada, the Cheer Evolution Nationals. This event attracted more than 360 teams from across Canada and the United States to compete April 8-10. The Cloud 9s mini level one team, with eight athletes, between the ages of six and eight, competed against three other teams. Not only winning first place, Cloud 9s also had the highest score among all level one 1-run teams on Sunday. The Hail junior level one team, with 13 athletes, between the ages of eight and 15, competed against eight other teams. Hail placed first with a zero deduction run on both Saturday and Sunday. Coaches Karly Osmond, Kaylyn Rowe, Marisa Hodgin, and head coach, Terra Crossman assembled these teams specifically to compete in the national competition. The coaches worked with these athletes to perfect the routines since September. The teams had never competed in any competitions prior to

nationals. Sky Athletics All-Star Cheerleading offers competitive and non-competitive cheer programs for ages two and up, as well as tumbling, flexibility and dance training. The third competitive season for the gym will be underway in June. The gym is located at 24 Enterprise Drive and is equipped with a full ninemat spring floor. 4044

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KENNEBECASIS PUBLIC LIBRARY 1 Landing Court, Quispamsis, 8495314 Tuesday, April 26: 2:00-4:00pm, Movie Matinee, registration not required. Wednesday, April 27: 10:00am1:00pm, Painters’ Circle. Registration not required. Thursday, April 28: 2:00-4:00pm, Day Care Afternoon. Please call to register your daycare visit; 7:00-8:00pm, Knit Wits all levels welcome. Registration not required. Saturday, April 30: 2:00-4:00pm, Drop-In Builders’ Club. Community Volunteer Income Tax Program: Hourly appointments, Tuesday, April 26 (last clinic) from 6:30-8:30pm. Volunteers will help you prepare a tax return if you have low income or a simple tax situation. Remember to bring all your tax slips and forms with you. For more information on the above events please call the Library. 0018

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WHAT’S HAPPENING Wednesday, April 27 50 + Women Who Care of Greater Saint John, meeting 1:30-2:00pm (registration 1:00pm) at St. James the Less Church on Rothesay Road. For more info: Donna 634-1230, Carol 214-4149, Sandy 652-4155 or visit: 50pluswomengsj.com. SJ Branch of NB Genealogical Society meeting 7:00pm at the SJ Free Public Library, Multipurpose Room. Cal Craig will speak on Loyalist & Military settlers in the St. George area. ALL guests are welcome. Thursday, April 28 Seniors’ Health, Wellness & Safety Fair from 1:00-3:00pm a the St. James the Less Church in Rothesay. Info booths, dietician, pharmacist, info on retirement living and more. SJRH Auxiliary AGM, in the Community Room of the SJ Police Station (1 Peel Plaza). 6:00pm Dessert Reception, 6:30 meeting. Please RSVP by April 22 to judie.domokos@ horizonnb.ca or 648-7243. April 29 & 30

St. David’s United Church Clothing Sale of “nearly new” spring/summer clothing (also toys & baby equipment) at 7 Gondola Point Road, Rothesay Friday 4:00-8:00pm & Saturday 9:00am-12:00noon.

Saturday, April 30 Magical Music, Divine Desserts & Silent Auction fundraiser in support

of Fresh Start Services for Women at Hillcrest Church, 476 Lancaster Ave, 7:00pm - music, silent auction & dessert reception. Advance tickets $20 at Bank of Montreal, Lancaster Mall (cash only); 635-4122 or at the door. FES Spring Stop & Shop in the Fairvale Elementary School 10:00am2:00pm. Tables for vendors $30 each. Free admission. Info/book a table: fairvalehomeandschool@gmail.com. Hope Springs with L’Arche SJ at KVHS Auditorium, 7:00-9:00pm. Performers include: Brent Mason, James Mullinger, Interaction School of Performing Arts, and more! Tickets ($25) at Backstreet Records (124 Germain St.) and KV Drugs. Call 672-6504 for more info! Basement Players production “The Treasure of Shiver River” 7:30pm at the Silver Falls United Church, sponsored by the UCW. Basement Players portion of proceeds to the Shriner’s Transportation Fund. Annual Spring Violet Luncheon at Hampton United Church from 11:00am-1:00pm. The traditional menu. Quilts display. At the door $8/ adults, $4/children.

Sunday, May 1 Roast Pork Supper, 3:30-6:00pm, at the Millstream Rec Centre, Berwick. $10/adults, $5/children 6-12, $25/ family, pre-schoolers eat free. All welcome. Wednesday, May 4 Fundy Gardeners meeting, 7:00pm

at St James The Less Church, 1760 Rothesay Road in Renforth. Guest speaker, Jean Wilson. New members and guests welcome. Info: fundygardeners@blogspot.com.

Saturday, May 7 Annual Spring Tea at the Kingston Parish Hall from 11:30am to 1:30pm. Cost is $8/person. Tea/coffee, sandwiches and sweets. Sponsored by the Anglican Parish of Kingston. Cloggers Gathering in PEI, registration at 8:30am, clogging 9:00am-5:00pm at 514 Malpeque Road, Winsloe, PEI. Admission ($25) includes lunch. Contacts: (Saint John) Pauline - savoiepg@nb.sympatico.ca, 696-1844. St. Bridget’s Casino Nite, doors open at 6:30, K of C Casino Games from 7:00-9:00pm. Auction, Silent Auction, Cash Bar of beer/wine. Light hors d'oeuvres served. All proceeds to cost of Church renovations. At door $20. Mother’s Day Luncheon 1:00-3:00pm. Cost: $12. To register 849-8464/8482448. Wheelchair accessible. St. Augustine’s Church 239 Quispamsis Road. Tuesday, May 10

Luncheon & Card Party, hosted by the Hampton Ladies Golf Assoc, 12:30pm at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church in Rothesay. Cost is $12. All proceeds to St Joseph’s Hospital Foundation Breast Health Trust Fund.

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LEGIONS KENNEBECASIS RCL #58 61 Marr Road, Rothesay E2E 5Y8, 8475146, rclkvbr58@hotmail.com Branch Hours: Monday-Wednesday 2:308:00pm; Thursday 2:30-12:00midnight; Friday 2:30-9:00pm; Saturday 2:00-9:00pm; Sundays 10:30-1:00 (brunch) and 1:309:00pm (2:30pm, Shuffleboard, everyone welcome). Sunday Brunch - 10:30am-1:00pm weekly ($7/person, $4/children under 10); juice, eggs (fried or scrambled), home fries, toast, pancakes, bacon, ham, sausage, beans, cheese omelets (new), tea/coffee. Everyone welcome. The Legion “Brunch Crew” is looking for volunteers to assist on Sunday mornings, please contact the Branch if you would like to volunteer. Lunch at the Branch - Soup (or salad) & sandwich lunch will be served on the third Wednesday of each month (May 18) between 11:30am & 1:30pm. Lunch includes choice of two soups (or salad), choice of three sandwiches (also includes sourdough panini bread), dessert, coffee & tea. Cost is $7/person. All welcome to

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attend. Texas Hold-Em Tournaments - 6:45pm registration, games at 7:00pm every Thursday. 40 tickets (max) available per tournament. Tournament cost $20. Serving the Public: Catering available; facility rentals - two rooms available for functions, business and private meetings. Contact Branch for details. Veterans Need Help?: Veterans in need of assistance with VAC applications, disabilities, frailty, medical treatment should contact the Service Officer at their earliest convenience. Please contact our Service Officer, Emery Hyslop at 944-0660 or the Branch for further information. Community Lottery: Tickets are $2/week; come to the Branch to register or contact the Branch for more information. Sponsored by RCL #58, proceeds go to supporting the community and those in need. For more information on Branch activities or the Legion in general please contact the Branch.

PENINSULA RCL #62 1356 Rte 845, Clifton Royal NB, E5S 2B9; rclpeninsulabr62@bellaliant.net, 763-2009 Pub open Saturdays from 6:00-9:00pm. Stop in and sign up for our snowball, listen to some local entertainment or pick up an application to join the legion, or pick up some information on what Legions do locally, provincially and nationally. There is something for everyone. Thursday, April 28 - 10:00-11:00am, Seniors’ Zumba.

Sunday, May 1 - 7:30pm, Crib. Sunday, May 8 - 10:00am-12:30pm, Mother’s Day Brunch. $7/person. Children under 6 eat free. Eggs, hash browns, bacon, sausage, pancakes, toast, homemade beans, tea, coffee. Peninsula Pearls Seniors Group meet the 2nd & 4th Monday for lunch, meeting, entertainment etc. For more information about activities or joining contact Claudia Small, President at 763-2587. 140 Peninsula Army Cadets meet at MCS school for regular training on Wednesday evenings 6:30-9:00pm. Boys and girls aged 12-18 are welcome to attend. Contact Bob Beyea at 763-2277 for more information. Anyone interested in booking the Legion for weddings, receptions, dinners or other events please contact Kelly Newstead at 763-3009. 0014

SAINT JOHN NATURALISTS’ CLUB Do you have an interest in the natural world of our region and love to get outdoors to experience it? Why not come to a Saint John Naturalists Club event? Saturday, May 7 - Jemseg Waterfowl and Spring Migrants field trip with Paul Mansz. All events are open to one-andall without charge. For details, visit: saintjohnnaturalistsclub.org or follow us on Facebook as “Nature Saint John”. 2567

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It is with sincere pleasure we thank our families and their helpers, especially Nancy Thorpe, for our 90th Birthday Celebration.

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We thank those who came with their good wishes and hugs, also for cards and gifts. You all made it memorial for both of us. May God continue to bless both of our families, our friends and our community.

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Two extra stars are in the skies, We know they are our mother’s eyes; Always smiling, thoughtful and kind What wonderful memories you left behind.

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ASK THE CHEF SALT Colin Sifton here again from Holly’s Restaurant and Catering with another answer to your question. I was talking with a man this week about salt and salt intake; then I started wondering when we started seasoning our food with salt and pepper. This is what I found out. Salt is an essential nutrient and the amount of salt in the diet influences health. Too much salt can raise blood pressure and may increase the risk of heart attacks and strokes in susceptible populations. The World Health Organization recommends that adults should consume less than 2,000mg of sodium, equivalent to 5 grams of salt per day. Salt has been a traded commodity for over 8000 years. It was mined and traded all over the middle east and northern parts of Africa. All through history the availability of salt has been pivotal to civilization. The word "salary" comes from the Latin word for salt because the Roman Legions were sometimes paid in

salt, which was quite literally worth its weight in gold. Are bodies crave salt. We have several different tastes and combining two or more of these tastes in balance determines how much we enjoy what we are eating. Sweet, salty, savoury, sour and bitter are the five flavours we seek in a meal. Some chefs have perfected the ability to combine these tastes. The ability to do so is an art in itself. I find most chefs over season items with salt, which in return makes your brain think that something is better than it actually is. You know when this happens because you will be thirsty after your meal. If you are concerned with your salt intake, avoid processed foods. Processed foods are full of salt but they come in different forms. In the ingredients list, if you see sodium then that really means salt as sodium is a major part of salt. Mono sodium glutamate (MSG) is the most common salt substitute found in processed foods and is known for giving

cramps to some. Now salt is important and your body needs salt to survive. People avoiding salt 100% of the time are causing more harm than good. Lack of salt leads to fatigue and causes muscles to cramp up. Electrolytes are out of whack without salt, so don’t avoid it, just be conscious of how much you are taking in. Always taste your food before adding salt, especially in a restaurant because cooks should be trained to season food to ensure flavour. 0040

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DIRECTOR’S NOTES DIFFICULT TO DESCRIBE Here’s one of the most frustrating truths I deal with in my job: Many of the best shows I see are also the most difficult ones to describe. Artists are doing amazing, exciting, fun stuff - mixing up genres and styles and bringing whacky humour to their work. So we get science fiction circus and cowboy jazz and stepdancing ballet.

But how do I get that message onto a poster or into a thirty second ad? The last show of Imperial Theatre’s 2015/16 season is a perfect example of this – Sheesham & Lotus & Son. They’ve been described as “Mississipi Sheiks meet Doctor Seuss as curated by HG Wells.” Does that help you imagine their show? BBC Radio called their

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work “lovely sepia-tinted music” and Acoustic magazine went with “riotous dusty string-band epics.” Maybe an image is starting to form in your mind. I like to start with their tagline, “Let’s party like it’s 1929” and then talk about the kind of quirky humour that made “O Brother Where Art Thou” such a great film. As for the music – they play fiddle and banjo and sousaphone, so maybe you can picture that. Of course they also throw in some tunes on their very own Sepiaphonic Monophone and Contrabass Harmoniphonium. In short, they’re funny and they play songs with names like, “My Dixie Darling”, “Viola Lee Blues”, “Old Sugar in the Gourd” and “New Money Rag.” The three performers have fantastic rapport onstage, and with their audiences. As you might have guessed, Sheesham & Lotus & Son play all over the world. (They are not particularly elderly, by the way – none of them remember 1929 for sure.) Here in Saint John they are doing a morning performance for young school children, with lots of fun and education about music history, as well as a grownup performance in the evening. I can’t promise you won’t learn something in the grown-up show, but you’ll be too busy laughing and loving the music to notice. Oh, and you can have a beer while you’re enjoying the “new kings of old time” with all your friends and family. Older kids will love this show too. The show is Thursday, May 12 at 7:30pm, Tickets are $25 for adults and $15 for youth. Get them online at: imperialtheatre.nb.ca or call the box office at 674-4100. After you’ve seen it, you can try to describe the show to your friends. 0030

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ASK MARY WHAT TO SAY… WHAT TO DO! We all know someone who has lost a loved one or who has just been diagnosed with a terminal illness. You think “What am I going to say?” or “How am I going to help?” The funny thing is that as soon as they hear your voice, your connection kicks in and your conversation will flow as it always has. You have a relationship, a past that includes memories, friends and shared experiences. You will be so glad that you picked up the phone and just called. It can be as easy as just Saying “I’m sorry it took me so long to call, but I didn’t know what to say”. That’s all you have to say because they will just be happy to hear from you. Don’t be afraid that you won’t get it right – is there even a “right” way to say things! My own experiences have led me to determine that they need someone to talk to, offers of assistance and sincere expressions of caring. You can cook, shop, arrange for a day out, etc., to give them more time to do what they really

want to do. Call them often so that they have someone to share their feelings with. Write them a note or send a card. Include a warm, caring or interesting fact about something they are interested in or recall a shared memory. Be specific when offering help. Volunteer to shop, do laundry, bring dinner or drive them around to do their errands. Remember your help will be even more valuable as time passes and people stop calling. Think about their hobbies and try to get them involved in them, once they are up to it. Ask them to join you for a walk or a meal once a week. Keep trying and don’t take it personal if your friend rebuffs offers or doesn’t return your calls because they are feeling ill. Listen well and unless you are asked for your advice, don’t be quick to offer it. Their life was changed forever when they were diagnosed with a terminal illness. Allow them to come to terms with it at their own pace and if they

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LISTEN IN 200th ANNIVERSARY STEAMBOAT CONCERT Along with an interest of steam trains and a growing interest recently in steamboats; one day I hope to be able to really learn more about the history of the steamboat, especially in relation to our own community here on the river. So when I hear about an event that will encompass a celebration of the history of the steamboat and live music I can’t help but let folks know about this family oriented event. I talked to Eric McCumber who is instrumental in putting this event together and has his own personal history in the subject. His grandfather Captain Donald F. Taylor wrote three books about Steamboats on the St.John River. They are available at the library for your reading pleasure. At one time in the early 1800’s that was the major mode of transportation, long before trains, planes and automobiles. “Before 1803 we had not even 10 miles of road here in NB” Eric tells me. The invention of the steamboat is what really opened up the province” Eric

continues. “The river was our highway and before the steamboat you had to row a boat, paddle a canoe or ride on a sloop. (Definition - https://en.wikipedia.org/ wiki/Sloop) We're asking folks to come out and drift back to the Steamboat Era when the river was our highway and life and boats moved at a civilized pace.” Eric tells me in relation to the event. “The steamboat General Smyth left Saint John on it's maiden voyage to Fredericton on May 20, 1816. For more information on this and the 130 years of steamboats on the St. John River system check the website at: kingstonnb.ca.” Both the Macdonald Consolidated School Choir and the Kingston Peninsula Heritage Choir will be entertaining the audience in celebrating the 200th Anniversary of the First Steamboat in New Brunswick with a concert at the beautiful Trinity Church in Kingston on Thursday, May 19 at 7:00pm. Carolyn Murray will be playing on the vintage 1785 W.N. Hedgeland church

organ which is sure to be a treat! The performance will include 1816 period music by the choirs all dressed in periodera costumes. We will hear some more modern New Brunswick songs as well. The engine gong from the famous 1845 steamboat, Reindeer, will be rung. A reception will follow at the Parish Hall across the street. A Free will offering would be appreciated. I could talk to Eric all day about this subject! Thanks Eric for taking the time to enlighten us about this rich part of our river and peoples history. 0041

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

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577 Main St. Sussex 944-4040

82 Marr Rd. Rothesay 849-4040

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We are now booking for Spring services, which include: • Spring Cleanup • Dethatching • Fertilization Programs • Mowing Services • Home Maintenance • Decks, fences, patios, walkways, retaining walls, gazebos, etc.

Brenda Beyea

Full Service Year Round Personal Tax Business Service Centre

Services Offered Include: · Crack Injection, Concrete Walls & Floors · Drain Tile Repair/Replacement · Internal Drain Systems · Sump Pump Installations · Video Inspection FREE · Membranes ESTIMATES! · Ditching, Complete 30+ Years Excavation Services Experience

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Blaine Campbell Phone: (506) 832-5071 www.wetbasementsaintjohn.ca

177 Gondola Point Road NEW 33 UNIT APARTMENT BUILDING WITH ELEVATOR COMING SOON • New Home Construction • Apt. Bldg. Construction • Property Management • Renovations

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QUALITY BUILDERS • RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL

tel: 832-5613 242 main street Hampton, nB e5n 6B8 info@ossekeag.ca April 26th - May 9th, 2016

BLR LAW HOCKEY POOL WINNERS 1st Place - $1000 Avery Burns

Last Place - $500 (Biggest Loser) Katie Haslett

2nd Place - $500 Joshua Trott

15th Place - $250

288th Place - $250

Vaughn Lawrence

JF Poirier

Team Larry Clark

319th Place - $250

53rd Place - $250 Jaylee MacDonald

John Desmond

352nd Place - $250

100th Place - $250 Marian Li

Jason Currie

383rd Place - $250

136th Place - $250 Brian Dykeman

Melissa Eagles

168th Place - $250

421st Place - $250

Tara Daley

Sheri Fougere

475th Place - $250

209th Place - $250 Conrad Haché

Karlee Miller Shauna Stewart

230th Place - $250 David Peacock/ David Noel

Stephen Mullin Excavating

524th Place - $250 Krista Ross

Congratulations to all of this Year’s Winners! BLR Law, 20 Marr Road, Rothesay • Visit www.blrlaw.ca or call (506) 848-4444