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Well... ah... Hi there. This here is The Jet!! I decided that I would take over writing this column for the “old fellow”. First, I know that I have a lot more fans than he does and second, I have a bone or two to pick with him. As you might guess, I love picking bones. However, Mr Big Shot hasn’t shared a bone with me in years. He’s always worried about my weight. I just had an appointment with my friendly vet. Gosh I love seeing those folks, except they do make me get on a scale. So... okay, maybe I have added a couple of pounds in the last year or two, but Mr Smarty Pants has been gaining a few pounds of his very own, and no one is cutting back his kibble. Big dogs need energy!! Big
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dogs have rights!! This big dog will chew his butt off if I get any hungrier!! Then of course there are the flies. Since early July, there have been flies that come out every time we head out to take a walk in the woods. They are mean critters who like to burrow into the hair where my ears attach to my head. It is not unusual for me to collect 4 or more of these blood suckers within a 40 feet distance on really bad days. So I walk up to Mr Smarty Pants and stand there so he can see them. Now, if they are all actually buried in the hair, he will normally be not too rough and start digging them out and killing them, but if there are a bunch just kind of scattered about loose... well... he starts whacking my head like a bongo trying to get them all!! Why, if I weren’t a big dog my head would be bouncing like one of those bobble-heads you see in cars. I mean... there just has to be a law against that kind of abuse. I want to trade this red necked maniac in for someone a little more sophisticated. Someone... say smart enough to buy me a hat, with ear covers or something. Yeah... that’s what I want and that’s what I deserve!! Someone smart and sensitive. Someone... just like his Missus!!!!! But... Yuck!! She’s one of those CAT PEOPLE. Okay Mikie, let’s give this one more chance, Some more kibble please. . . 0001 Mike Hickey Tech Support, Ossekeag Publishing
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ATTENTION NATURE LOVERS! If you love nature and experiencing it first-hand, why not take part in one of the Saint John Naturalists Club’s upcoming activities? Saturday, September 12 - Birding the Black Beach Road; Monday, September 14 – Guest Speaker, Curt Nason, at 7:30pm at NB Museum, Market Square; Thursday, September 17 & 19 – Greenlaw Mountain Hawk Watch; October 3 - Terra Murma, Off-thegrid home & Nature Trust Trail at Sea Dog Cove. Meetings, workshops and outings are open to one and all without charge, Saint John Naturalists’ Club members or not. For more information on these activities and to confirm the details about registration, timing and location of the field trips or to learn more about the SJNC, visit: saintjohnnaturalistsclub.org or follow us on Facebook as “Nature Saint John”. 2567
FINDING BALANCE WITH TAOIST TAI CHI™ Taoist Tai Chi classes for Beginners will commence September 14, 15 & 16 in Rothesay, Saint John and Hampton respectively. Taoist Tai Chi is a bodymind-spirit approach to health. It begins with learning a sequence of specific, flowing movements, which engage the whole body. Movement is continuous, yet within each there is a focus on balance, stillness and alignment. Relaxation and stress relief often result. The health benefits of Taoist Tai Chi
practice can be experienced in many ways ranging from the maintenance of already excellent health to significant improvements in mobility, flexibility, pain management and circulatory conditions. Visit our website: taoist. org for more information. Our programs are offered by the Fung Loy Kok Institute of Taoism which is a non-profit organization dedicated to making the benefits of Taoist Tai Chi available to all. Classes have been held in Southern NB for over 25 years. The Beginner program runs for four months. The cost is $140 (seniors/ students $110). Join us for one of our introductory sessions with no obligation. Classes start in Rothesay at Our Lady of Perpetual Help hall, Monday September 14, 7:00pm; Saint John at Assumption Centre, West Side, Tuesday September 15, 10:00am & 7:00pm; Wednesday, September 16 at Hampton at St. Alphonsus hall, 6:30pm. (see our classified ad). 3669
LIKE IRISH MUSIC? Comhaltas is a worldwide organization helping to promote and preserve Irish traditional music and culture. The only Maritime branch of Comhaltas meets weekly, on Tuesday evenings (note day correction), at O'Leary's on Princess Street in Saint John. We get the session rolling at 7:00pm with a slow session to learn new tunes. At 7:30 we move into an 'up to tempo' session until 8:30, where we open the circle for the individual showcase. The public is welcome to come and observe or join in - sessions start for fall on September 15. There are tunes, stories, poetry, jokes, and of course a step dance or two! G092
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September 6 th we worship at 9:30am. September 13th - Coffee House worship and Sunday School Registration at 9:55am.
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St. Andrew’s Kirk United Church 196 Hammond River Rd., Quispamsis NB The country church in town
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Parish Office: 31 Gondola Point Rd. (lower level of church) Hours: Monday- Friday 9:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m. Phone 849-5116 Fax 849-5121 Email: olph@nbnet.nb.ca
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Registration for our Cathechism program Kindergarten - Grade 7 will take place after all Masses during the month of September or at the Catechetical office (lower level of church) during the week from 10:00a.m. – 12:00p.m. and 2:00p.m. – 4:00p.m. and Tuesday, September 15 from 6:30p.m. – 8:00p.m. Classes will begin on Sunday, September 20, 2015.
Registration and meeting for Grade 8 students and parents will be held on Sunday, September 27, 2015 at 7:00 p.m. in the church hall. (lower level entrance)
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Sunday, September 13
Join us for our Parish Picnic on Sunday, September 13, 2015 from 1:00 p.m - 3:00 p.m in the lower parking lot of the church. Food and fun for all ages! Entertainment, face painting and games.
LISTEN IN HARVEST HOEDOWN IN THE VALLEY This annual Indian Summer event has been a big valley hit since its inception two years ago! It’s a perfect way to spend a Sunday afternoon in Quispamsis with good friends and family. A community event that is wholesome, fun and above all free! Enjoy this weather while it last folks. You know why! Program Director for the town of Quispamsis, Megan Lucas, tells me there will be loads of great games for all ages to do and be entertained with including; Washer toss, horseshoes, colouring table for the kids, a photo opportunity with cowboy silhouette (huh), chess/checkers etc. “So lots of activities for young and older”(folks) Megan tells me. More things are being added as we speak so to get the whole schedule go to: quispamsis.ca.
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Another big part of the event is the live music. Past years have had the best in country and Roots music that the province has to offer. This year is no exception and will feature the freshest faces and brightest rising NB stars. Webe3 is a trio from St. George who have been giving some of the most fun and spirited concerts I have had a chance to witness all year long! They have a wonderful holiday album out and when I asked them about a proper new album being released, Claudette Norman from the band said; “Working on one. Probably in the spring!” I can’t wait! As their bio says, they perform a varied mix of “New Country, Classic Country, Bluegrass, 70's-80's Acoustic Pop, Easy Rock and Gospel. The other musical artist will be Kenny James from Sackville NB who just released a sun-drenched California country album entitled “Tougher Than Nails”. It has that classic Bakerfield sound reminiscent of all those classic
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DIRECTOR’S NOTES LIVE ON FILM I have mixed feelings about filming live theatre. On the one hand, nothing can replace actually attending a play. On the other hand, there are wonderful performances happening all over the world that I am not able to attend (saving up for the private jet is taking longer than anticipated) and seeing filmed versions is my best chance to take part in a broader world culture. When Imperial Theatre was offered the option to present Shakespeare's Globe Onscreen, the second argument won easily. I have been lucky enough to attend productions at this unique London theatre, and count myself doubly lucky to share the experience with my fellow New Brunswickers. (Imperial is the only theatre in the province screening these productions.) The building of Shakespeare's Globe is a story that resonates with the restoration of our own theatre. American actor Sam
Wannamaker spent decades of his life raising funds, overcoming bureaucratic hurdles and insisting on his vision of a faithful reconstruction of the Globe theatre. With a few concessions to modern life (the Elizabethans weren't so concerned about fire exits and bathrooms) audiences today can see plays in their original setting. Just as audiences today can enjoy the Vaudevillian splendour of the Imperial thanks to those who not only saved it from demolition, but insisted on painstaking restoration. Every summer the players of Shakespeare's Globe step out into the open air to perform for "groundlings" who stand in front of the stage, occasionally being shifted aside for actors' entrances, and for those who've shelled out a few more pounds to sit on wooden benches under a thatched roof. Although we've scheduled the showings in the afternoon to conform to the idea of a daylight performance, Imperial patrons will enjoy the luxury of soft seats and central heating.
And what of the plays? Given the choice of productions from the last two seasons, I knew I wanted to stick with Shakespeare, and with shows that could be enjoyed by both newcomers to the bard and lifelong fans. The series begins with the hilarious mistaken-identity farce, The Comedy of Errors, on October 4. For the long dark midwinter we have the classic tale of kings, witches and ghosts - MacBeth, on February 28. Finally we celebrate May Day with romantic misadventures among the fairies in A Midsummer Nights Dream. Thanks to modern technology, we get to bring a little of that magic to our very own classic theatre. 0030
Dr. V.A. Snow Centre Inc Celebrating 30 Years Come join us in the gardens for a delicious corn boil and barbecue. The Dr.V.A.Snow Centre is celebrating 30 years of serving Hampton and beyond along with staff, volunteers and the community. With pride, we invite you to this special event which will be held on Wednesday, September 9th from 12-2pm.
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AUGUST “PIC OF THE MONTH” Congratulations to Mike Sherwood, who submitted this photo, a kayaker’s view of sunset on the Belleisle Bay, to our “Pic of the Month” contest for the month of August. Mike has won a Movie Pass (for two, including drinks & popcorn), compliments of Ossekeag Publishing.
Please note: Vouchers must be picked up within 30 days. The theme for September is “Colours of Fall”. No people or pets please, and digital copies only. Deadline for photos is the 25th of each month. Happy shooting!! 0037
8 River Road, Rothesay, 847-4066, follow us on Facebook Wednesdays - Crib, doors open at 6:30 and games begin at 7:30pm, must have partner. For more info please contact Sam Gauvin at 847-8261; TOPS group, contact Brenda Lingley 653-7585 for more info. Thursdays - Bingo - doors open 6:00pm, games begin at 6:50. Various building jackpots: two Cookie Jars. For more info contact Chris London 650-1883. Saturday, September 19 - Fall Frolic Dance with music by Steve Lyons & Carol Perry. Saturday, September 26 - 2:004:00pm, Fall Fashion Show with TanJay & Alia and other vendors. Saturday, November 7 - Christmas Craft Sale - now booking tables (contact the Centre or 847-8332). For information regarding rentals or up-coming events please call the Centre or 847-8332. 0035 Share Your News - info@ossekeag.ca
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Saturday, September 5 Singles & Friends Dance at the Branch 69 Legion, 714 Wilson Street W, Saint John with “Sidekick”. Doors open at 8:00pm, band plays 9:00pm-midnight. Admission $6 at the door; open to anyone over the age of 19. Big Breakfast from 8:00-11:00am at the Quispamsis Lions Club (9 Market Street, Quispamsis). Scrambled eggs, home fries, toast, pancakes, bacon, sausages, baked beans, coffee/tea, juice $7/ person. Info 849-2689. Thursday, September 10 2 Annual Fundraising Dinner, for Gentle Path from 7:00-10:00pm, with Gail Vax-Oxlade (Financial Pathways to Personal Well-Being). VIP Reception 6:00, Dinner 7:00pm. Call 652-7284 or book online: gentlepathsj.com. The Quispamsis Seniors Group (60 plus) starts for fall, 1:30pm at the Civic Centre with a short meeting and then crib/auction 45’s; followed by a light lunch and social time. More info: Ruth at 847-8752. nd
Friday, September 11 Sons of Gael in Concert at Trinity Anglican Church, 3949 Rte 845, at Kingston corner, at 7:00pm, $15 (correction) at the door. Proceeds to the Parish of Kingston. Advance tickets - Parish Office 763-3183. Join us on the Kingston Peninsula for a great evening of music! Saturday, September 12 26 Annual Hampton Banquet for Ducks Unlimited Canada at the Hampton Seniors’ Resource Center, no-host cocktails 5:00, dinner 6:00pm, catered by Holly’s. For tickets ($40/ single, $75/couple, purchased before August 15 entered into early bird draw) contact Chris Fader 832-5074. Chicken Breast BBQ Supper at St. Augustine’s Church (Quispamsis & Pettingill Roads), sittings at 4:30 & 6:00pm. Includes a BBQ chicken breast, potato/pasta salads, roll, beverage, strawberry shortcake. For tickets ($12) 849-8464 or 849-2430. Beyond the Bump - Mommy Showcase, 10:00am-6:00pm at the SJ Trade & Convention Centre. Mommy th
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Sunday, September 13 Memory Café, an Alzheimer Society program combining education, socialization and activity in a safe, inclusive space for those diagnosed with dementia/their loved ones; 2:00-4:00pm at St Paul’s Church Hall, 4 Church Ave, Rothesay. More info: Emily 634-8722 or email: saintjohn@alzheimernb.ca. Family Activities & Music at the Arts & Culture Park from 2:00-4:00pm. Music by Kenny James and We be 3. No admission charge. Rain location: qplex Conference Centre. Hampton 5-Miler, Kids’ Kilometer ( 12 & under) 9:00am, 3-for-Me Run (17 & under) 9:55, 5-Miler 10:00am. Register online before September 11 (atlanticchip.ca/runningroom.com) Race day registration 8:00-9:30am at Hampton High School.
Monday, September 14 Rocmaura Auxiliary Annual Membership Dinner in the Rocmaura Nursing Home Club Room. Social 5:00pm, dinner 5:30pm. Tickets ($15) to be paid/picked up in advance, deadline September 8. Membership renewal at the dinner - $3. Info contact Marie 849-4496 or Louise 648-9059. Taoist Tai Chi™ Beginner Classes - info session and first class of a 12 week series, 7:00-9:00pm, at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Hall, Rothesay for adults of all ages/teens. This program is offered through the Fung Loy Kok Institute of Taoism. For information: saintjohn.nb@taoism.org, voicemail: 658-9854. Saturday, September 19 Salmon Supper at the Kingston Parish Hall. Serving at 5:00pm. $15/adults, $8/youth under 12, seating is limited, order tickets in advance. Take-outs available. Contact Kingston Parish Office to reserve your seat - 763-3183
or email: parishofkingston@gmail.com. Genealogy Fair, with SJ Branch NB Genealogical Society, Market Square Atrium from 10:00am-4:00pm. Genealogical resources available Public Archives, Kings Co Museum, NB Museum, etc. Info - contact Dave 849-7922. British Home Children (& families) gathering at St. John’s Church Hall, 75 Main Street, Fredericton 9:00am5:00pm with guest speaker Mr Harold Wright of Saint John. This is the last reunion sponsored by Middlemore Atlantic Society. Pre-register - Marion at marionbhcd@gmail.com, 485-1815/ Connie at hjeffrey@outlook.com.
Friday, September 25 Sea Belles in Concert, ordinary women making extraordinary music, Trinity Anglican Church (Kingston corner) at 7:30 pm. Admission $15 at the door, proceeds to the Parish of Kingston. More info - Parish Office 763-3183 or E-Mail: parishofkingston@gmail.com.
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Imagination Station Academy is a new facility opening at the end of August at 28 Millennium Drive, Quispamsis with spaces for children 15 months old to 12 years old. We are offering age appropriate activities and some extracurricular activities during the day. French and English speaking staff will also teach us basic sign language. Our staff is offering a wellrounded, safe and comfortable learning environment. Healthy homemade meals will be served. Children will experience indoor and outdoor play. Choices to choose what they would like to do, make new friends through activities such as art, pretend play, blocks and discovery centre. We will have some visitors come to our centre to teach us about Dental Health, Fire Safety, Nutrition, good food choices etc., and we will partake in yoga as well as zumba twice a week. We have some new friends waiting to meet us next door at the Senior Complex of which we will make regular visits. Come laugh, learn and play with us. As Walt Disney said “if you can dream it you can do it�. We will encourage the children reach for the stars.
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ASK THE CHEF PREPARING YOUR MUSSELS Colin Sifton here again with another answer to your questions. This week we were talking with some customers about preparing mussels. What is safe and how should they be prepared? Mussels are a favourite appetizer in this part of the world all year round. The first thing I will warn you about is having live, clean mussels. This is a big problem when preparing mussels because eating a dead mussel, before it is cooked, will make your stomach upset and even cause vomiting. It usually doesn’t last very long, like salmonella, but it will ruin your meal and night. So how do you make sure the mussel is still alive when you are preparing to cook them? A mussel will be closed tightly if it is still alive. What we do is rinse the mussels in cold water. Since they are salt water species, you cannot leave the mussel in the fresh water too long, but
for the time it takes to clean them, you will be fine. So as you are rinsing them, find all the ones that are closed tightly and set aside. You may find some that are open, but this doesn’t mean they are dead. Best way to make sure is to bang the open ones against the table. If they are alive, they will start to close. If they are dead, they will not. Discard the dead ones and place your clean live ones in a bowl. If you are not ready to start cooking, cover with a damp cloth and place in the fridge. Another reason we rinse and wash the mussel is to improve taste. These are animals and animals do what all animals do (I’ll let your imagination fill in the blanks), so always give a good rinse. So how do we cook mussels? Well the options are endless. You can bake them, steam them, fry them, put them in pasta or any other dish. This is the second stage of making sure mussels were alive before cooking. Once a mussel is cooked, it will open. If it was dead prior to cooking it will not. Never force open
a mussel, it was dead prior to cooking. The most common way to prepare mussels is to steam them. A simple but tasty way is to have a hot pot ready, add some oil or garlic butter and as many mussels as you wish. Add chopped onions, garlic and parsley. Pour in a good splash of white wine and cover for a few minutes - about two or three minutes. Don’t over cook them because they will shrink and not be as full of flavour. Pour all contents into the bowl, liquid and all. Serve with garlic butter. If you want to get inventive, change up the flavour by adding curry powder or sweet chilli. Change the a l c o h o l by using pernod, vodka, or schnapps. Enjoy! 0040
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SONS OF GAEL CONCERT Sons of Gael will be in Concert on Friday, September 11 at Trinity Anglican Church, 3949 Rte 845, at Kingston corner, at 7:00pm. Please note admission correction - $15 at the door. Proceeds to the Parish of Kingston. Advance tickets - Parish Office 7633183. Join us on the Kingston Peninsula for a great evening of music! 3676
FUNDRAISER FOR PREGNANCY CENTRE The Pregnancy Resource Centre of Saint John will be hosting two showings of the powerful movie "The Dropbox". This is the story of one man's journey to rescue the poor and helpless babies being abandoned on the streets of his city. View the trailer: dropbox. focusonthefamily.ca. Friday, September 11, 7:00pm at Truelife Church, Vincent Road in Quispamsis and Saturday, September 12, 2:00pm at Saint John First Wesleyan Church, Boar's Head Road, Saint John. A free will offering will be taken in support of the Pregnancy Resource Center. 3675
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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
NB MASONS SUPPORT CAMP GOODTIME The NB Masonic Charities and Housing Company Ltd. donated $40,265 to the Canadian Cancer Society New
Brunswick recently to sponsor Camp Goodtime. Camp Goodtime provides a safe, medically-supervised recreational experience for children ages seven to 16 who have cancer or a history of cancer. The New Brunswick Masons have been sponsoring Camp Goodtime for the past 27 years. 3672 On the Cover: L-r: W. Brother William R. Donald, Secretary; M.W. Brother Miles R. Graham, President; Anne McTiernan-Gamble, CEO of the Canadian Cancer Society New Brunswick; and M.W. Grand Master Stephen H. Allen
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LAWN BOWLING TOURNEY UPDATE The 7th Annual Seaside Invitational Lawn Bowling Tournament was held on Wednesday, August 12. The event attracted 40 bowlers from Moncton (Centennial), Riverview (Manchester), Fredericton and host Seaside Lawn
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KV GIRLS SOFTBALL U16 CHAMPS In only four short years the KV Girls Softball Association has won five New Brunswick Provincial Championships including the U16 title this summer. Many of the girls have played together for a number of years and each year, new girls join our association and are added to the mix. This summer, the girls have worked extremely hard and for the first time, they travelled to Bow, New Hampshire to participate in a 100 team tournament. The players and parents travelled via motorcoach to the tournament and it was a great bonding experience for the team. The bonding has paid off both on and off of the field this summer. The U16 Girls’ Softball NB Provincial Championships were held in Memramcook August 7-9 with eight teams from around the province participating. The KV Dynamite kicked off the tournament with a win over Lameque in their 7:00pm game. They were defeated 8-0 by the Moncton Rebels on Saturday morning and went on to defeat Nigadoo Chaleur in their 5:00pm
game. During crossover play on Sunday morning, the KV Dynamite came back from a 7-0 deficit in the 5th inning to defeat the River Valley Spartans 9-7, moving on to the next game. The girls then came up against one of the top teams in the province, Etoiles du Madawaska, whom they had never defeated. The girls played an amazing game and were neck and neck for the duration of the game and at the end of 7 innings of play, the game was tied. The girls went on to defeat them in an extra inning. The girls then faced the Moncton Rebels in the final match of the championship; their opportunity for revenge! The girls led the entire game, however it was an extremely close game throughout. The girls defeated Moncton 9-6 to win the New Brunswick Championships. The girls headed to St. Jean-sur-Richelieu in Quebec for August 27-30 and picked up Nadia LeBlanc & Isabelle Boudreau from Memramcook to join their team at Easterns. 3670
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IN THE GARDEN INCENTIVE TO LEAD A GOOD LIFE! If the recent blistering heat could be a foretaste of the alternative to Heaven, then I imagine that we will all be striving to lead the ‘Good Life’! Certainly the gardens are suffering in the intense heat and where so many of us are dependent on wells for our water, the hope of watering the gardens has long gone; farmers are struggling to maintain the crops and we will doubtless soon be paying a higher than ever price for fresh fruit and vegetables. Despite these rather dismal words, the Black Currant plants seem to be doing well and yielding great crops; now is the time to put away some tasty morsels to brighten the season that will eventually follow Fall, ( I dare not write the word). Quite the nicest use for the harvest is, to my mind, the making of jelly, Black Currants are very high in Vitamin C and have a delightfully sharp taste and
deep flavour. A good spoonful of the jelly placed in a mug of steaming hot water is a delicious way of warding off a seasonal cold. The fruit can be used in a multitude of ways and can be frozen ‘as is’, then processed when work in the garden is a thing of the past. It’s wise to do the pruning at the same time as harvesting; basically, the oldest fruit bearing stems should be cut right down to the ground and a combination of first and second year stems, about 18 or so, need to be kept for the next season’s production. If too many stems are kept the next harvest will be less abundant, ‘less is more!’ These instructions work for Red and White Currants as well. By pruning at this time the bush is able to better sustain the remaining stems under these drought conditions. Another way to preserve water for the advantage of the plants, would be in the Strawberry patch; these tasty treats are a great deal of work but again, less is more. Many of the runners that are
taking nourishment from the parent plant need to be snipped off; by now they will be rooting themselves and the contest for nourishment will be on. A maximum of four runners per plant is the generally accepted number to keep and all the rest should be chopped off and discarded. The four lucky chaps that ‘won the lottery’ can be planted out when they have made good root systems and a new bed will be in the making. The dry hot weather has the slug population fairly discouraged, however Red Lily Beetles are still on the rampage, they and the pesky cucumber beetles can be packed off to ‘Kingdom Come’ with a spray of 1 T of dish detergent to 1L of Water. Blessings! 0038 Betty Kennett, Resident Green Thumb
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READ SAINT JOHN READ Saint John is having their tutor training workshops during the month of October and is looking for volunteer tutors. If you like reading and enjoy working with adult learners, or would like more information, give us a call at 633-2011 or email - readsj@nb.aibn. com. 3673
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Learn to skate & Figure Skating programs Programs run October to March PreCanskate (ages 3-5) 2 day program Tues & Thurs 5:00-5:30 or 5:30-6:00 1 day program Saturday 1:30-2:00 or 2:00-2:30 Canskate (ages 6 and up) 2 day program Tues & Thurs 5:00-6:00 1 day program Saturday 1:30-2:30 For more information visit: www.kvfsc.ca email kvfsc.rothesay@gmail.com or call Kelley at 849-9555
The 140 Kingston Peninsula Royal Canadian Army Cadets will resume local training on Wednesday, September 2. This program is open to youth ages 12-18. It's free to join, uniforms are provided and cadets are paid to go to summer camp. We meet on Wednesdays from 6:30-9:00pm at Macdonald Consolidated School, Kingston (from KV- just cross the Gondola Point Ferry, turn right and travel 5 km). For more information visit: KingstonCadets.ca, or call Captain Daniel Wheaton at 639-2965. 3674
SUPPORT FOR NEIGHBOURHOOD PLAYGROUND
SAINT John & KV NEWCOMERS' CLUB
Over the past year, Kings Way Assembly of Quispamsis has been honoured to partner with the Squire Drive community group to raise funds for a neighbourhood playground. In February, a spaghetti dinner and silent auction was held at Kings Way, which was well attended by members of congregation and community. Over $3,000 was raised and Dave Aube, a leader of the Playground
The SJKV (Saint John/Kennebecasis Valley) Newcomers' Club is open to women who are new to the area. Join us for social activities and to meet new friends. We offer (weekly) Bridge, and (monthly) Book Club, Coffee Mornings and Ladies Who Lunch. See our blog at: sjkvnewcomers. blogspot.com or contact us at: sjkvnewcomersclub@gmail.com. G112
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group and Tim Shaw, Pastor of Kings Way, were so excited about the church and community working together to achieve this. As a second fundraiser, a neighbourhood block party and dessert auction was held in the month of June and another $2,700 was raised! Kings Way Assembly was privileged to be able to present a cheque for the total amount raised to Aube, who shared that the group had been trying to raise money for the playground for several years, with limited success. This cheque puts them that much closer to the amount needed to build a playground. 3671
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POINT OF VIEW THE NAME GAME What's in a name? It's an important question to ask yourself when bunching a group of letters together to form a name. Names define us people and they have the power to shape our self-esteem and identity. A simple name, right or wrong, influences how your child is seen and treated by others. It's difficult to say what gives a name choice so much weight. But, most likely it's the permanence of the decision. Like it or hate it, you're most likely stuck with your given name for your entire life. Personally, I think it's cruel to bestow a handle on a kid that they'll be made fun of or criticized for forever. There are plenty of roadblocks to get through on the path through life without being handed a life sentence for having a bad name. Once upon a time, parents chose traditional names like Michael, Sarah and Elizabeth for their children. Now, more than ever, parents feel the need to look
for unique and trendy names or spellings of names to give their mini-me. While there is nothing wrong with wanting to be different, your child's personality, not their name, should be what sets them apart from everyone else. Don't change the spelling of a seemingly normal name, just because you like how it looks. Your child will spend forever correcting the spelling and being questioned about why it's spelled that way. Luckily, I only had to make a naming decision one time. I can remember poring over names for many months before finally settling on my daughter's name - Olivia. It was a somewhat traditional name, but not very common in 2000. Today, it's among the top five baby names. Celebrities, more than anyone, have a knack for choosing cruel and unusual names for their kids. They don't get enough attention already, so they feel the need to name their kids something dumb. I leave you with a few examples to ponder, and be thankful you didn't choose these for your child. Actress Gwyneth Paltrow named her
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daughter Apple! Why? Because apples are sweet, wholesome and Biblical! Michael Jackson named his first son Prince Michael, which is fine, if you're a prince. Then, he named his second son Prince Michael II – but they call him Blanket for short. And, what can I say about musician Frank Zappa's offspring? Diva Thin Muffin, Dweezil and Moon Unit – I'm speechless too! The not-so-honourable mentions go to attention loving Kim Kardashian (still not sure why she's famous) and her musician husband, Kanye West, for naming their poor child North West! And actor/director, Rob Morrow named his daughter (are you ready for this?) Tu Morrow! I guess it's better than Mary Christmas! 0032
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FAMILY MATTERS THE SOCIALLY INTROVERTED CHILD They are not shy or awkward. They are introverted and they may have different social needs than their extroverted friends. Since most parents want their introverted children to succeed socially, there are steps they can take to lay the foundation for social success. Lead by example through your interactions with others and through play with your child. If you model the social behaviors you want to see, your child will imitate you but try not to push it. Set up organized play time as it is important for introverts to experience following a set of rules or expectations, taking turns, winning and losing. Help introverted children learn the vocabulary they need to express what they want and need. Introverts can get nervous or behave inappropriately in social situations because they are lacking
TAKE CHARGE OF ARTHRITIS The Arthritis Society is offering a new series for Seniors this fall entitled “Seniors’ Lifestyle Makeover Challenge”. Learn from the best! Take this free, 6-week program and learn the principles of selfmanagement while being coached on making positive lifestyle changes that can lead to a healthier lifestyle! Each week you will learn about a relevant topic and then put it into practice as a local expert from your community drops by and teaches you new skills! Participants will take away a greater understanding of what’s available to them in their own communities as well as the skills to maintain a positive lifestyle! The series will run on Mondays, October 19 to November 23 from 2:00-4:00pm at the Loch Lomond Villa (185 Loch Lomond Road). Facilitators for the series will be Marlene Wowchuk & Shirley Johnston; guest speakers include a physiotherapist, an occupational therapist, pharmacist, dietician, Yoga practitioner… and more. Space is limited, so pre-register for this free series early: info@nb.arthritis.ca or 1-800-321-1433, Ext 104. 3665
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the communication skills. Offer opportunities to participate in social activities consistently throughout the year that require them to work with other kids. If your child is worried about a situation (first day of preschool, a dance recital, etc.), remind him or her of a previous similar situation where they were successful. Play dates are generally preferred over playgroups. One-on-one encounters can allow your introvert to get to know others more deeply and will be less overwhelming. Limit screen time and find sensory rich activities for your introverted child as this will give the child plenty of topics to talk about. The more the child knows, the easier it will be to converse with others. Many introverts find small talk difficult so it is easier when they can talk about something they found fun. Confidence and independence will develop from these interactions. Provide breaks from being social
because being social can be very exhausting. Allow the introverted child the opportunity to recharge and reflect on their interactions by allowing for the right amount of down time. Chances are your child will give you cues they need it. Cues could include changes in mood, isolation or silence. Focus on just one social skill at a time and chart each learned with stickers to allow the child to see their progress. Support self-esteem by complimenting your child on his or her behavior. Positive self-esteem is critical to healthy social development and being an introvert is ok. This week, take time to honor your introverted child and enjoy the parenting journey. 0006 Anita Hofmann Occupational Therapist
QC HERITAGE EXHIBIT Queens County Heritage signature summer exhibit “The Path of the Shuttle - Weaving in Queens County” runs until Sunday, September 20 in the Court House Museum, village of Gagetown. For more information: 488-2483, info@queenscountyheritage.com or visit us on Facebook. 3603
JUMPSTART GAMES UPDATE On August 5, 260 kids participated in the first Canadian Tire West Jumpstart Games which took place at Shamrock Park in Saint John and ran all day. Dealer of Canadian Tire West, Mike Feener, was the lead funding partner who made sure the games were possible and had water, equipment and lunch. Mayor Mel Norton was present to welcome and encourage the children during opening ceremonies and Jumpstart provided some great take-homes to the kids as an appreciation of their participation. Participants included children
Jumpstart Participatants Included Children from Saint John all the way past the Sussex area from: Lorneville; Seawood; Havelock Boys and Girls Club; Big Brother Big Sister; St. Rose; Nick Nicole Centre; Carleton; YMCA; Rothesay, Hampton, Quispamsis and Sussex. Sports included soccer, soccer baseball and tennis. These games were planned to enable all children to participate in a structure sport and included new and seasoned players. 3666
LEGIONS KENNEBECASIS RCL #58 61 Marr Road, Rothesay E2E 5Y8, 8475146, rclkvbr58@hotmail.com Branch Hours: Monday-Thursday 2:30-8:00pm; Friday 2:30-9:00pm; Saturday 2:00-9:00pm; Sundays 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 - every third Wednesday (September 16) 11:30am1:30pm. Menu offers choice of two soups (or salad), choice of three sandwiches, dessert, coffee & tea. $7/person. All welcome. Texas Hold-Em Tournaments - 6:45pm registration, games at 7:00pm every Thursday. 30 tickets (max) available per tournament and pre-registration tickets available at Branch. 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 Sunday, September 6 - 7:30pm, Crib. Sunday, September 6 - 10:00am-1:00pm, Brunch. $7/person, kids under 6 seat for
free Pub open Saturdays 6:00-9:00pm. Stopin and sign-up for our snowball, listen to some local entertainment. There is something for everyone. 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 Wednesdays (starting September 2) 6:309:00pm . 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
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MUSINGS A DIY PROJECT Like many (maybe you too) I have a long list of projects/to do items backed up and waiting for my attention. Some get done quickly. . . those with an urgency to them (the wheel fell off my wheelbarrow which I use to take out the garbage) or that are impacting on others (like meeting deadlines for Musings!). Others, not so much. One of those “not so much” items got done recently on an overly hot weekend that had me staying indoors to keep cool. Several months ago I picked up a fairly large roll of upholstery fabric at Habitat’s ReStore for somewhere around 5 or 10 dollars. The plan was to recover the seats on the six chairs for the dining table. The current coverings had been on there for
far too many years and had grown faded and stained in spite of the numerous cleanings. I had been on the lookout for fabric for months and finally saw this piece I thought would be perfect. Carted it home, and it was! Just the right shade. I did not make the mistake of storing the fabric away. . . that would guarantee it would never get to the top of the work list. Still, it has been months, not weeks, since I brought it home. The recent shuffling of furniture and “stuff ” to accommodate the larger fish tank had me placing the fabric roll in a more prominent spot so as to prod myself into action. Sometimes it’s necessary to do that, right? Worked, too. Of course, there is an ulterior motive at work here. I had mentioned to Michael a few days ago that, silly as it may be, one of the things I will miss when I retire from Ossekeag is the opportunity to “dress up”
each day. Oh I love my jeans as much as anyone, but I also love dresses for summer and dressy sweaters for winter and. . . well you get the idea. So. . . with the brand new chair covers it would really be a shame if Mr Hickey were to have them soiled before Christmas by sitting on them in his grubby woods clothes, don’t you think? Hmmmm. . . perhaps a new family tradition of “dressing for dinner” should be considered. “The finest clothing made is a person's skin, but, of course, society demands something more than this.” ~ Mark Twain. 0002
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PRAYER TO THE BLESSED VIRGIN (never known to fail). O Most Beautiful Flower of Mount Carmel. Fruitful Vine, Splendour of Heaven, Blessed Mother of the Son of God, Immaculate Virgin assist me in my Necessity. O Star of the Sea, help me and show me you are my mother. O Holy Mary Mother of God,
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& Minor Repairs
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420 Model Farm Rd, Quispamsis, NB E2G 1L5
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The Valley Viewer
AT YOUR SERVICE Grumpy’s Dumpsters Specializing in Dumpsters for: -->Home Renovation Waste -->Construction & Demolition -->Roofing Shingles -->Household Cleanup Waste
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Serving You Since 1973 ~ Commercial & Residential
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380 Ashburn Road
erniesjl@nbnet.nb.ca
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577 Main St. Sussex 944-4040
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Prop/Tax Specialist
Full Service Year Round Personal Tax Business Service Centre
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Tel: 832-5613 242 main street hampton, nB e5n 6B8 info@ossekeag.ca September 1st - September 14th, 2015
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The pain of arthritis can hold you back.
Mondays, Oct. 19 to Nov. 23 2:00 to 4:00pm Loch Lomond Villa 185 Lock Lomond Road Saint John, NB
Seniors Lifestyles Makeover Challenge helps you take control of your disease.
Facilitators: Marlene Wowchuk & Shirley Johnston
Held in a series of two-hour sessions for six weeks, this FREE course helps you build confidence and play a more active role in reducing the impact of arthritis on your life.
GUEST SPEAKERS will include: A Physiotherapist An Occupational Therapist A Pharmacist A Dietician A Yoga Practitioner... and more!
Learn how to live better, manage pain and fatigue, eat healthy, understand medications and enjoy physical activity with arthritis.
Please pre-register, but sessions are FREE!