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From Dictionary.com: adjective 1. having or showing wellbred feeling, taste, etc.: refined people; 2.freed or free from coarseness, vulgarity, etc.: refined taste. 3.freed from impurities: refined sugar. 4.very subtle, precise, or exact: refined distinctions. Debbie and I were recently in conversation with a professional lady, who during our conversation turned to me and said “You’re so refined.” Both of us, of course, nearly fell over laughing, and it has been a great source of laughs since, such as: “My refined person does not take out the garbage. Should you wish to have household waste products transported, I shall condescend to carry out such a menial task.” I later, suggested to Debbie my theory
on how I get labelled as refined while she, in much fancier dress, does not: “Dress a notch above homeless and saying anything half ways intelligent will shock the heck out of them.” That particular day I was wearing well worn black jeans and a maybe eightyear old “Hampton River Runners 5 Mile” t-shirt, unlaced sneakers and likely gray work socks. So my theory is “dress for success”!! Dress to the nines and you are sure not to shine. Dress in distress, and you will impress!! Definition 3 for refined - “freed from impurities” certainly doesn’t work well for me since I am a well known “dirtbag” and just loaded with impurities!! (see last Ravings) Now, another possible explanation, is that while dressed crudely, my language usage is seldom crude. I am a firm believer that my wish to use four letter words is not as important as someone else's wish to not hear them. I was especially worried during my younger years, around my mother, after a day out collecting garbage. Fortunately, I survived five summers and never screwed up even once. Unfortunately, I would argue that many today still use dress to assess someone’s degree of crudeness or refinement. But, I would urge you to scratch the surface and find the real person living in those clothes. And don’t be surprised if a refined appearance is hiding a crude and vulgar person. And I, refined to the hilt, am hiding out as a dirtbag. 0002
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FAIR VALE OUTING ASSOCIATION NEWS 8 River Road, Rothesay, 847-4066, follow us on Facebook Tuesdays - Starlite Promenaders, for more info contact Pat MacLean at 763-2634. Wednesdays - Crib - doors open at 6:30, games begin at 7:30pm. Thursdays - Bingo, doors open at 6:00, games begin at 6:50pm. Rental and catering information available by calling 847-4066. Saturday, October 15 - Christmas Craft Sale from 9:00am-2:00pm. Lunch available. Tables are available for rent ($15 or $25 for two) by contacting Nancy
847-5465 or the FOA 847-4066. Proceeds from table rentals go to roof renos. The proceeds of the monthly Bingo Charity Game was presented at the FOA Community Centre Bingo by the Vice President Sandra Gould. A cheque in the amount of $241 was presented, along with the several boxes of foodstuffs collected, to Lee Bishop of the KV Food Basket. The Fair Vale Outing Association collects non-perishable foods at the Thursday night bingo. Bring a $1 value food item and you receive a double action bingo card to play. 0035
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RETIRED TEACHERS FALL DINNER Can you believe how that once autumn arrived the mercury started dropping? Well, it is a sure sign that it is time for the Kings County Retired Teachers Association Annual Fall Dinner. This year, it will be held at the Apohaqui Centennial Hall, (16 Jones Memorial Park Road, Apohaqui) on Wednesday, October 19 at 12:00noon. The day will begin with a meet-andgreet at 11:00am (this a wonderful time
to see friends that you haven't seen since the last dinner). Then, a wonderful roast beef dinner with all the fixings, followed by dessert for $18. Following dinner, Carole and Kerry Allison will speak about their time in Zambia, Russia and the Ukraine - sounds pretty interesting to me. We will have a 50/50 draw for those interested. Should you plan on bringing a guest, please let us know. New members are always welcome!
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TALES FROM THE CAMERA BAG FALL FOLIAGE Ah, the season of sweaters and walks with your sweetie, kicking up leaves and enjoying a mulled cider. The air is cool and the woods fragrant with fallen leaves. It is a time when mother nature dons her most colourful of clothes, as she brings us into winter. Making images seems so much easier this time of the year. Heck you could just throw your camera in the air and get a great shot, what, with all the colour. But, the best images are planned. Plan to go a location where there are lots of deciduous trees, as they are the most colourful. Of course if you are fortunate enough you can travel to see these colours; places like Cape Breton, New England and the aspens of Colorado are famous for their fall foliage. If staying local, get up early and look for the fields shrouded in mist or river banks of fog. Not only does this add drama to your images but it also makes the colours more vibrant. After you have enjoyed
getting those great landscapes, it’s now time to get some detail shots. Park yourself under or in front of some red leaves with the sky behind; these back-lit images of the blue sky and the coloured leaves will be wonderful. Nature spreads her bounty everywhere and my favourite place to look is in the bottom of small creeks. The running water over the colourful leaves creates gorgeous impressionistic photos. Experiment with your shutter speed to achieve the effect you are looking for. Speaking of shutter speed, consider slowing your shutter speed a bit to capture motion as the trees or sunflowers sway in the gentle breezes. Now, go a step further and zoom in or out while you are taking that shot, more impressionistic art for your wall. Waterfalls are one of my favourite things to shoot. A tripod is a must here, as are both, my polarizing filter (to reduce the glare on the leaves and to enhance my
colours) and a neutral density filter, which allows me slower shutter speeds so I can create those creamy, milky soft waterfalls. Now, that you invested time to get these shots, don’t just take one image, take several! Vary your depth of field, change your white balance, shoot from all kinds of different angles. It is only when I give some time and effort that Mother Nature finally shows me what I was drawn to in the first place. Shoot-Print-Share. Edited for space, see full article at: ossekeag. ca. 0032
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MODEL TRAIN SHOW The Saint John Society of Model Railroaders will be holding a Model Train Show at Island View Lions Club, 8 Market Street in Quispamsis (behind Foodliner) on Saturday, November 5 from 9:00am3:00pm. Everyone is welcome to watch the model trains running on a large HO modular set up, a unique N Gauge operation, an exciting G scale layout and of course the ever popular giant Lego display. There is a child friendly Thomas set up for them to operate. There will be sales tables with both new and used model train items. The Lion's kitchen will be open for Breakfast, Brunch or Lunch. Lots of free parking. Admission $5/adults; $2/youth 5 to 11; children under 5 admitted free. Family rate $15. 4264
QUISPAMSIS SENIORS The Quispamsis Seniors group meets every Thursday 1:30pm at the Civic Centre for a short meeting and then crib/auction 45’s; followed by a light lunch and social time. For more information please contact Ruth at 8478752. G005
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BOOTS, BIKES & BANDAIDS UPDATE On Saturday, September 17, the Rotary Clubs of Rothesay Kings and Saint John, along with the Tabernacle Baptist Church, collected used bicycles, gently used footwear, medical supplies, medical equipment, hearing aids, eyeglasses, wheelchairs, etc. This campaign is called Boots, Bikes & Bandaids! Over the last several years, these Rotary Clubs have worked as a group and successfully filled 40-foot shipping containers with donations to send to Dominican Republic and distributed among the villages of the poor Haitian migrant sugarcane plantation workers living there. Sandra and Bob Allaby from the Tabernacle Baptist Church and others will meet the container in the Dominican Republic and assist with the distribution. We would like to thank the following for assisting us in this endeavor: Ritchies, MCS, Black’s Transfer, Andrea Cyr and K100, CJCW590, Best Stop Ultramar, Creative Services, Glass Pro Auto, Little Caesar`s, and the Maritime Opportunity Center. Rotary is the world’s first and oldest service club. Every year, each of Rotary’s 33,000 clubs around the world engages in projects that improve health, literacy and education among the globe’s disadvantaged peoples. Thank you for supporting the work of Rotary. 4262
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We believe that God’s message is as relevant today as it has been through history and should be communicated in ways that speak to our diverse community about issues that are meaningful now.
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Holy Trinity Anglican Church 847-0850
2 Hammond River Rd. - Sunday Service at 9am. St. Augustine’s Anglican Church 849-8464 239 Quispamsis Rd. (intersect with Pettingill Rd.) Sunday Service at 11am.
EMERGENCY MEASURES HOME PREPARATION PART III I yelled upstairs to my wife “Barb, where are the emergency kits?” The answer would freeze the blood of any married person “Where ever you had them last!” You see when I had the bags last I was taking them to a lecture. In a desperate plea for help I meekly asked “Are they up there?” To my surprise a rather soft voice answered back “Have you tried your office?” Always be wary of the soft voice answer. Entering my office, I immediately found the kits hiding in the corner. The Red Cross backpack, bright red colour did little to blend in. I purchased the Red Cross backpacks as they have over one hundred dollars’ worth of product for seventy dollars. The kit provides a basic supply of emergency response items. A man's favorite duct tape, first aid supplies, emergency sheeting, emergency blanket, light sticks, matches and a 50-hour candle are only a few of the items I have used in an emergency. Go to the Red Cross.ca site for a complete list.
When I was stuck in the snowbank the candle, matches and light sticks provide comfort and heat. All the basic supplies were still there. We had purchased some new bottled water stored here as well. I moved the bags to their proper storage location and stopped in the kitchen to replace the power bars and trail mix. Next to have the generator serviced. I remembered, on the third ring, to the service repair, that she had been in the month before and the generator serviced. Propane is on order at the end of the month to be topped up. Checked that the Emergency Alert notification with the Town was updated. Added the new free Red Cross App for the iPad and the iPhone. This app lists actions to take before, during and after a number of types of emergency. Also includes features that notify you if friends, family or work are under emergency notifications. Replace the batteries in the smoke,
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LEGIONS KENNEBECASIS RCL #58 61 Marr Road, Rothesay E2E 5Y8, 8475146, rclkvbr58@bellaliant.net Branch Hours: Monday-Wednesday 2:308:00pm; Thursday 2:30-12:00midnight; Friday 2:30-9:00pm; Saturday 2:009:00pm; Sundays 10:30am-1:00pm (brunch $8) and 1:30-9:00pm (2:30pm, Shuffleboard, everyone welcome). Happy Hour - 6:00-8:00pm every Friday and 4:00-6:00pm every Saturday at the Branch. Come one and all. Everyone welcome. Sunday Brunch - 10:30am-1:00pm weekly ($8/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. Volunteers For Sunday Brunch & Soup/ Sandwich: The Legion “Brunch and Soup & Sandwich Crew� is looking for volunteers to assist on Sunday mornings for brunch as well as soup & sandwich (once a month). Volunteers would be
on a 3-week rotational basis would be appreciated. Positions would include crew leaders, cooks & general help. 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 (October 19) between 11:30am & 1:30pm. Lunch includes choice of two soups (or salad), choice of three sandwiches, dessert, coffee & tea. Cost is $8/person. All welcome to attend. Texas Hold-Em Tournaments - 6:45pm registration, games at 7:00pm every Thursday. 40 tickets (max) available per tournament. Tournament cost $20. Poppy Campaign: The Annual Poppy Campaign begins Friday, October 28. The Cadets & Navy League will be conducting a door to door poppy blitz on Saturday, October 29, 10:00am-12:00noon. Poppies are available at the Branch as well as various venues throughout the valley. Interested parties wishing to purchase a wreath or make a donation in memory
of a loved one can do so by contacting the Branch. All proceeds & donations go directly to the veterans and their families. RCL Branch #58 wishes to thank the community for their continued support. 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. Information available could be of benefit to you. Please contact our Serivce Officer, Harold Defazio, at 8490545 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.
The Riverside Country Club Curling programs: Free curling clinics open to anyone interested in learning to curl or improve their skills. Nov 3rd & 4th at 7PM. Junior Curling Program - Sundays 12-2pm, starting November 6th at 12 noon. Little rocks $113.00 and Juniors $140.00 HST incl. We have several very experienced instructors for beginners and experienced children. MEMBERSHIP RATES WHICH PROVIDES CURLING AND YEAR ROUND CLUBHOUSE BENEFITS.
Full Senior - $685.40 Intermediate under 30 - $448.80. New Curling Spousal rate - $100.00 with any senior or intermediate member. Non members can curl in the Moosehead Competitive league and Ladies Thursday evening league for $154.87 plus HST. We have many prime curling times available on week-ends for group or corporate rental events.
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LEGIONS PENINSULA RCL #62 1356 Rte 845, Clifton Royal NB, E5S 2B9; rclpeninsulabr62@bellaliant.net, 763-2009 Thursday, 13 & 20 - 9:00-10:00am, Seniors Zumba; 140 Peninsula Army Cadets Marksmanship training. Sunday, October 13 - Crib 7:30pm. Saturday, October 15 - Eldon Pitt Memorial Crib Tournament. Call Joe Stack 763-2959 to register a team. Tuesday, October 18 - 6:15-7:00pm, Seniors’ Fit Over 50 Series Flex n Flow fitness class. Free for 50 & over. Wednesday, October 19 - Footcare Clinic. Contact 847-0254 to book your appointment and payment arrangements. 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. Peninsula Pearls Seniors Group will meets the 2nd & 4th Monday for lunch,
meeting, entertainment etc. For more information about activities or joining contact Claudia Small, President at 7632587. 140 Peninsula Army Cadets training 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 0014 763-3009.
KEN VAL FOODLAND DONATIONS The Ken Val Foodland recently donated to the SPCA and Fur Feet & a Heartbeat Rescue. $1,500 to each group was raised through the local 50/50 draw. 4260
Jo’s Boutique St. Joseph’s Hospital Lobby
We are currently looking for outgoing, friendly volunteers to help in our gift shop at St.Joseph’s Hospital. Retail experience is not necessary; we can teach you all you need to know. All of the profit from the shop goes back into the hospital to provide in-patient support and support to programs such as Spiritual Care and the Recreation Dept. So if you have a few hours to spare between 9am and 4pm on weekdays please consider donating your time. We would love to have you join our team. Please call Paulette Furey at 632-5716, auxilsjh@horizonnb.ca for more information.
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DOLLARS & SENSE TALK ABOUT MONEY… WHERE DO WE START? November is Financial Literacy Month and if you are associated with the financial world, you will see promotions and seminars all around you messaging the need for increased financial literacy among Canadians. This is true, no one can deny it, statistically we are not saving, we are carrying too much debt and insolvency is on the rise. But for those that fall statistically in the median, which headline appears for you? From our experience the most effective way to increase your financial literacy is to talk about money. Usually what begins the money conversation is a crisis; that could be a loss of income, unpaid debt, fines or family situation. Trying to talk about your financial situation on top of dealing with a personal stressful situation does not create a warm and fuzzy environment for money talk. Even if it is not a crisis typically the conversation starts with what is owed and how much was spent on the credit card.
Money conversations to be effective and positive for all in involved should start with: “how can we work together?” One way to start the conversation is to work together and write down a couple of your financial goals (short and long term). Do this separately and then look to see where you have goals that are in common, or which ones you can work on together. One person could have the goal of paying down debt, while the other may be more specific with getting rid of the overdraft. Looking at where you have goals in common, as well as the areas that your partner finds important is an important step towards making the money conversation a positive experience. From this exercise together you can pick which goals to focus on first and then plan for the others. Once you have determined your collective financial goal(s), you can look at your budget. This will be important when it comes to saving for a goal or reducing
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DIRECTOR’S NOTES SUGGESTIONS AND MATINÉES This fall marks my seventh season at the Imperial Theatre - and my seventh year in Saint John. This means that there are quite a few people in the community now who know me, or at least know who I am. So I get lots of comments and suggestions. I like hearing people’s reactions to our programming, and have been overwhelmed by the community’s support for our façade restoration project. Suggestions are also always welcome. Well, almost always. To the lovely lady who tried to start a discussion about programming in the pool locker room the other day - I didn’t mean to be rude, I just felt a bit, well, naked. Of course not all suggestions are possible. Much as I would love to have “Wicked” at the Imperial, the technical requirements of that show are much too big for it to ever tour short runs. Sorry. Other suggestions are easy. Thanks to the person who pointed out all the Pokémon activity in King Square and suggested we
show one of the movies; we welcomed players from five to 50 years old to a movie and a theatre-wide hunting spree. Some ideas are risky, but worth a try. A number of people in the last few years have talked to me about having matinée performances. For people juggling busy family schedules, it can be easier to get child care on a weekend afternoon. For those who are just too tired after a day at work, or whose work schedules include evenings, afternoon performances offer a chance to enjoy the theatre. And for those who prefer not to drive at night, daytime shows are perfect. In response to community input, Season 23 includes a series called “Matinées for Grownups,” three shows that we would normally have scheduled for an evening, but are instead on Sunday afternoons at 2:00pm. This first of these is Gavin Crawford’s hilarious one-man show about the social media world we share, “Friend” “Like”#Me
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on October 30. Most of us know Gavin from CBC’s “This Hour Has 22 Minutes” and “Because News” but he is also an accomplished live performer in both stand-up comedy and theatre. This show is a little bit of both, narrating the story of one man’s brave or perhaps foolhardy attempt to walk away from his electronics. “But even the birds are tweeting!” I saw this show a year ago in Ottawa, and am still “humblebragging.” Also, in case you were wondering, the bar will be open. 0030
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back of the alarm; the alarm should be replaced 10 years from that date. A closed door may slow the spread of smoke, heat and fire. Install smoke alarms in every sleeping room, and outside each separate sleeping area. Install alarms on every level of the home.
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WHAT’S HAPPENING Friday, October 14 Dessert Buffet & Auction, presented by K of C Council 11201, with viewing at 6:15 and auction at 7:00pm at the Bradley Lake Community Centre (248 Bradley Lake Road, Rothesay). Tickets ($7) at the door or reserve by calling Sharon Soontiens 849-9189, Rita Russell 696-2803. Dinner & Auction in Support of Sea Belles A Cappella Chorus, at Three Mile Steak & Rib House. Doors open 5:00pm for viewing, Auction at 6:00. Tickets ($20) available 214-4419 or tickets@seabelles.ca. Proceeds for travel to international event; locally, Romero House & Sophia Recovery Centre.
Saturday, October 15 Rocktober - Dinner, Dance & Auction fundraiser for Rocmaura at the SJ Trade & convention Centre with Donnie & the Monarchs. Tickets $125 ($65 tax receipt) or $1250/table of 10. For more info/tickets contact 643-7090 or foundation@rocmaura.com. Donations accepted for Auction, call for info. Christmas Craft Sale, 9:00am-2:00pm at Fair Vale Outing Association (8 River Road, Rothesay). Lunch available. For tables ($15 or $25 for two), Nancy 8475465 or the FOA 847-4066; proceeds from table rentals to roof renos. Sunday, October 16 Gospel Concert, 3:00pm at the Nauwigewauk Community Hall, with the Moncton Men’s Choir. Sponsored by the Nauwigewauk Christian Church. Wednesday, October 19 “Soup”-er Senior Wellness Fair, 1:00-
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October 21-22 Annual Sussex Art Show & Sale at Sussex Trinity Anglican Church Hall (corner Main & Fowler), Friday 7:009:00pm & Saturday 10:00am-4:00pm. Lots of art mediums by local and surrounding area artists and artist working on site. Free admission. Saturday, October 22 Book Sale in Support of HOPE Centre, 9:00am to 4:00pm at the HOPE Centre, 4347 Loch Lomond Road, Saint John. All Books $1 or less. Come and get your winter reading. 4th Annual “Fall Fling” Fundraiser in support of the Simonds Lions Caledonian Pipe Band, 7:00pm at the Simonds Lions Auditorium (Loch Lomond Road). Celebrate Scottish culture: Pipe Band, Highland Dancing, singsong, silent auction, food. For tickets ($15) contact 696-4253. Kings County Historical & Archival Society meeting at the Belleisle Community Centre, Rte 124 Springfield, starting at 2:00pm. Members are requested to bring historical artifacts for Show and Tell. All are welcome. Annual Turkey Supper, sponsored by the Anglican Parish of Upham, 4:006:00pm at the Central Kings Rec Centre (110 Titusville Road, Upham). $12/ adults, $6/children, Pre-schoolers eat
for free. More info: Brenda Fowler 8321851.
Sunday, October 23 Harvest Beef Dinner, with all the fixings and homemade pie for dessert, at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church (Rothesay) from 3:30-6:30pm. $15/ adults, $7/children 6-12, children 5 & under eat for free. Take-outs available. Proceeds to church building fund. Monday, October 24 17 Annual Focus on Life Benefit Dinner, KV Wesleyan Church (332 Hampton Rd), SJ Chapter of the NB Right to Life Assoc. 6:00pm registration, refreshments, silent auction, 50/50 draw, 6:30pm dinner. Speaker, Jonathon Van Maren. $35/student, $55/adult. Info - Beth 832-5008 or Janice 642-6424. th
Tuesday, October 25 Fall Fashion Show, see what Jo’s Boutique is carrying for fall & winter, 7:00pm St. Ann’s Church, 135 Simpson Drive. Tickets ($15) at Jo’s Boutique (St. Joseph’s Hospital lobby) or Kennebecasis Drugs, Quispamsis. Silent Auction, door prizes & special surprises. Refreshments. Sponsored by St. Joseph’s Auxiliary. Thursday, October 27 Free Public Lecture, hosted by Hospice SJ, on “The End of Suffering” Hospice Palliative Care or Physician Assisted Death” by Dr. Chris O’Brien, Medical Director, Bobby’s Hospice, 7:00-8:00pm in the Level 1 Amphitheatre at the SJ Regional Hospital. All welcome.
WHAT’S HAPPENING Friday, October 28 Hear My Voice Concert, 7:00pm at Bayside Middle School auditorium (general seating). Tickets at door $20. Entertainment includes: Hilary Ladd, Circle of Fifths (Dalhousie Medicine NB), AussieScots Duo, Women of the Centre and many more. Proceeds in support of the Sophia Recovery Centre. Concerts in the Cathedral presents University of Kings College Chapel Choir, under direction of Paul Halley, 7:30pm at Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception. $30/adults (+ HST & applicable service fees); $20/students (+ taxes & fees). On sale at Harbour Station Box Office; onlineharbourstation.ca; or 1-800-267-2800. Proceeds to Cathedral restoration.
October 28 & 29 Clothing Sale, St. David’s United Church (7 Gondola Point Road). 4:00-8:00pm on Friday; 4:00-8:00pm and 9:00am12:00noon on Saturday. Also used toys
and baby equipment. Proceeds to projects such as KV Food Basket, Romero House, Stephen Lewis Foundation, Doctors Without Borders.
Church (Gondola Point, 12 Quispamsis Road), 4:00-6:00pm, at the Church Hall. Tickets ( call 849-3241) $13/adult and $5/children under 12 - eat in or take-out. Tickets are limited, call early.
Saturday, October 29 Craft Sale & Flea Market, 9:00am2:00pm, at the Bloomfield Hall. Tables for rent ($10), call Janice 832-7383. Canteen & lunch available. Sponsored by Christ Church ACW, proceeds for Mission outreach. Howl-O-Ween at the Homestar Dog Park across from the Qplex. Running from 2:00-6:00pm with vendors, raffle basket, pets in costume, photos, and food truck will be there. A family fun event! For more info: Ellie Conroy at 609-0424. Annual Hip of Beef Dinner, 4:006:30pm at Hampton United Church. $12/adult, $6/child 4-12 (under 4 eat free), $30/immediate family. Tickets at the door. Local beef, potatoes, carrots, squash, Yorkshire pudding, pickles, rolls and pies. Take-out available. Annual Roast Beef Dinner at St. Luke's
November 4-6 Breast Cancer Retreat, (theme “What Next”) at the Villa Madonna in Rothesay. Registration fee $45, by October 28. Fee plus funds from the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation covers snacks, lunch and activities. Contact: Linda Saulnier 696-7604 or e-mail: lindacsaulnier@ gmail.com. Saturday, November 5 KV Old Boys’ 7th Annual Country & Western Evening at KVHS. Advance tickets ($15) at Beats and Bytes, Morris Music in SJ, Kennebecasis & Hampton Guardian Drugs and any KV Old Boy member. At the door $18. Doors open 6:00, show time 7:00pm. More info: kvoldboys.com.
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TOASTMASTER AWARD PRESENTED David Fraser of Quispamsis was recognized with a Presidential Citation award at the 85th Annual Toastmasters International Conference, held during August in Washington, DC. Each year Presidential Citations are presented to
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PIC OF THE MONTH WINNER Congratulations to Martha Medford, who submitted this photo, of colourful fall foliage at Hammond River, to our “Pic of the Month” contest for September. Martha has won a Movie Pass (for two, including drinks & popcorn), compliments of Ossekeag Publishing. The theme for October is “Frost and Leaves”. No people or pets please, digital copies only and photos must be horizontal (landscape) not vertical (portrait), as the vertical orientation does not work well with our publication layout. Submissions are to be emailed to editorial@ ossekeag.ca and must be received by the 25th of each month. (Please note: Vouchers must be picked up within 30 days.) Happy shooting!! 0037
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LISTEN IN LISA FISCHER IS A STAR I have watched the music documentary “20 Feet From Stardom” four times now. I have a healthy appetite for music documentaries, but most of them leave me pretty underwhelmed. It needs to start with a great story with genuinely unique characters who seem to leap out of your screen. Some of the best bring you into their creative world and time warp you to the place it all happened making you understand their remarkable perspective around the subject matter, whatever it may be. I recently had a phone interview with one of the stars, and my favorite singer, Lisa Fischer from “20 feet From Stardom”. She really stood out to me as someone who was not only a mercurial talent and star, but also one of the most real people in an industry where many people seem to lose that essential sense of humanity and authenticity. Lisa exceeded all my expectations when we spoke and I am a fan for life. If you haven’t seen the movie “20 Feet
From Stardom” and you’re a music fan (of course you are if you read my columns) you need to check it out now on Netflix. The 2013 documentary won an Oscar in 2014! It was directed by Morgan Neville who also directed Keith Richards: Under the Influence, another favorite of mine which you can also watch on Netflix. This film’s inspiration came from Music executive Gil Friesen’s curiosity to know more about the lives of some of the industry’s more iconic background singers. My interest in this documentary comes from that same insatiable desire to really dig deep into that world of making records and all the intricate details happening in front and beyond the curtain. Other films that satisfied that musical urge for me recently included; The Wrecking Crew and Muscle Shoals. Some of the obvious stars in this film (20 feet…) are Darlene Love and Merry Clayton, but the blockbuster star to me that really shines is Lisa Fischer. Lisa’s raw, soulful
and joyous voice has graced the stages for The Rolling Stones, Sting, Tina Turner, Luther Vandross and NIN (Nine Inch Nails). Ms. Lisa Fischer and her band Grand Baton will be performing at the Imperial Theatre, Friday, November 11 at 8:00pm. I can guarantee you that this just may be the best show happening in the city all year! Shows like this coming to town are heaven sent so don’t miss it. Jeff's current musical fix - ISAIAH LIGHTNING - Starry Crown. Edited for space, see full article at: Ossekeag.ca. 0041
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Gardening is a profession of hope. ~Brian Brett. At this time of year that quote is especially significant as most gardeners are engaged in planting bulbs for spring flowering; confident that despite howling gales, thaw and freeze, depths of snow and sub zero temperatures, these beauties will rise from their drab dead looking bodies and provide the most welcome of sights as we emerge from the challenges of winter weather. All of the Narcissus family are rejected by deer; nearly all of the others are choice picks on their menu. The general rule of thumb is to plant bulbs at a depth that is three times the height of the bulb and there are plenty of devices that make planting a breeze if the ground is relatively free of rocks. The most satisfactory method, and one that is most pleasing to the eye come spring, is to thoroughly dig a circle about three feet in diameter, picking out the rocks and largest stones; a good mixture of compost, manure and bone meal can be dug into this circle and five bulbs placed in a cross formation about ten inches apart within the prepared ground. This leaves plenty of room for the expansion that will happen over the next few years; the cross formation is a wonderful reminder of the Resurrection… surely, the dramatic emergence of the gifts of the garden is miraculous! All of this planting is best done before the end of October, earlier is best as it gives an opportunity for some root system to be established before freeze up. Many folk cover their perennial plants with fir boughs etc., any covering should
not be done until the ground is well frozen, then the covering will keep the ground frozen until spring. Thawing out during winter is not an ideal situation, the covering is supposed to protect the ground from just that. Fall is a grand time to clear the flower beds of weeds and to cut back perennials to about six inches, though many like to leave all the foliage on, doing so provides a very cozy home to over wintering pests; removing all dead leaves and cleaning up is a great preventive measure against pest infestation next year. A light covering with good compost will protect German Iris from severe winter damage, though you have to hop to it early in the spring to partially uncover the rhizomes before they suffer from rot. This is my last column for the year and as Thanksgiving will shortly be upon us I would like to express my thanks to... the Community Gardeners for their generous donations of fresh food to the Food Basket; to the Hampton Herald for their willingness to provide a wonderful means of communication within our communities and to God for all the blessings that we enjoy. Blessings. 0045
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Students from the KV area who attended this year’s Royal Canadian Legion New Brunswick Command 57th Annual Youth Leadership Camp at Mount Allison University in July of this year were: Courtney Ritchie of KVHS; Daniel Gallagher of RHS and Bryson Woodworth of RNS. Bryson placed as #1 male student at the camp and won a free trip to the Terry Fox Canadian Youth Centre in Ottawa. 4257
If you love nature and experiencing it first-hand, why not take part in one of the Saint John Naturalists Club’s upcoming activities?: Monday, October 17 - 7:00pm at the NB Museum, Market Square - John Klymko on “The Basics of Bee Biology” plus “The Maritimes Butterfly Atlas”. For information on registration, timing and locations or to learn more about the SJNC, visit: saintjohnnaturalistsclub.org or follow us on Facebook as “Nature Saint John”. 2567
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MUSINGS BUZZ, BUZZ, BUZZ Living in rural New Brunswick is close to idyllic but of course there is always the fly in the ointment! In this case, while it is flying insects, it is wasps/hornets rather than flies however, that are annoying the heck out of us at the office. For some odd reason, in September we came into work one morning to discover several wasps/hornets (I am uncertain which) in our upstairs staff room area. Being a well equipped workspace, they were quickly dispatched with fly-swatters and Mikie was called to come in with foam to seal up the suspected entry points. For a couple of days that appeared to have solved the problem. We had one or two still around which were quickly dispatched, but we figured they must have been already inside at the time of foaming. Until . . . Monday morning came and we had killed a couple of dozen by noon! Obviously the problem is a mite bigger than we had hoped. Some investigating identified the source . . . a nest along the
roofline with the 2nd story dormer. Time to call in the pros. I know when we are outgunned! Strangely though, these wasps/hornets have proven very docile. This surprised me, as any previous encounters I have had with wasps/hornets have been with decidedly aggressive beasties! Earlier this summer I was stung in my ear by one when I came out of the garden shed (at which point I discovered the nest over the doorframe) and a few years ago I was attacked by a really nasty individual who flew under my skirt. (That was an exciting story!) These guys just seem to hang out and let you whack them. Not that I am complaining. Anyway, it made me curious, and curiousity naturally led me to do a little research. Turns out that many wasps/hornets are not terribly aggressive unless they are defending the nest. And since the nest was outside and these guys were inside, perhaps that explains why they did not seem very threatening. Of course, we were all very careful not to swat at one until we sure we could kill it!
A couple of other interesting things I discovered: • Many wasp species are important predators of other insect pests. In some areas, such as Germany, they are granted protection to preserve their role in the ecosystem. • Hornets aren’t native to North America, but the European hornet has been introduced to the continent. Thought for the day: “A slander is like a hornet; if you cannot kill it dead at the first blow, better not to strike at it.” ~ Josh Billings. 0001
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washers & dryers, pots & pans, scrap metal etc. Free junk car and truck removal. Licensed for refrigeration unit disposal, $15 charge. Open 7 days/week, 187 French Village Road. Phone 847-3569. REGISTERED FOOT CARE NURSE is now accepting clients. Offering foot care in the comfort of your own home in Hampton & surrounding areas. For professional foot care & details, call Shirley at 506-799-1547 or cell 506-607-2178. Covered with most insurance plans. THREE SHAKLEE SUPPLEMENTS that support your immune system at the first sign of trouble: Nutri Feron, Vitalized Immunity, Defend and Resist Complex. Contact nutritional consultant Connie Titus @ 847-2312 (rctitus1970@gmail.com). WE HAUL AWAY junk cars, trucks, tractors and farm equipment. Small fee for appliances and small scrap. Drop off site 54 Backland Road, Kingston. 763-2933 or 333-9067. WEBB MASONRY & TREE Removal services. Phone 645-1332.
WANTED WANTED HOUSES TO CLEAN. Reasonable rates. References available. Call Tammy at 333-4855.
YARD/GARAGE SALES GIANT MOVING GARAGE Sale October 15, 8:00-4:00pm. Antique furniture, antiques, carriage wheels, tools, 1947 rebuilt grey Ford tractor with plows, camping equipment, fire pit. 2852 Route 124.
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420 Model Farm Rd, Quispamsis, NB E2G 1L5
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