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From about the age of 13 and into my early 20s, I was very happily involved in the Boy Scout movement. As you may know the scout motto is Be Prepared and its one that I have tried to follow as best I can. Their secondary motto of course is Help Little Ole Ladies and I have been faithful to it also through many years of marriage. In preparing for the worst, I now have all of the wood for next winters heating already stacked away undercover. I also have about another two year supply on hand if needed. This is the earliest ever for being prepared, but due to the wet weather and the hot weather, it hasnt been attractive to be out in the woods doing much fresh logging and so more things are getting done closer to home. Another reason for my early bird readiness is Climate Change. While most of us think of climate change as Global Warming, it also means strange and often severe weather events such as tornados. While a major snow storm in August does seem unlikely, I do think that we need to Be Prepared for weather that is more extreme and unpredictable than what we have traditionally experienced. So while it is possible that we could be sun bathing in December, other extremes could occur. As part of being prepared I am looking for a logging wench or is it winch ... basically a tractor attachment or wife that will go into the woods and fetch back trees that have been felled. While playing around in the woods is one reason to have a winch the primary purpose of course is to pull short people out of deep snow banks. With over two tons of pulling force, I should be able to rescue the missus from most situations. Anyone one having a good used one (winch not wife) please give me a call. Some further thoughts: It takes as much energy to wish as it does to plan. - Eleanor Roosevelt. As men get older, the toys get more expensive. - Marvin Davis. Plan ahead or find trouble on the doorstep. - Confucius. 800

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On Sunday, September 11th the Saint John Parkinson Chapter will be hosting their annual Vogue Optical Parkinson SuperWalk which will take place at One Market Square, starting at 1:00pm. You can download forms, sign up online at www.parkinsonsuperwalk.ca or pick up forms at any Vogue Optical location in Saint John. For more info contact Dorilla or Merv at 696-7781, mervcormier@hotmail.com. Come out and show your support for people living with Parkinsons. 615

PARkINSoN SuPERWALk

To register for the UNB Saint John Seawolves Football Team go to www.seawolvesfootball.ca. The seawolves play in the The Atlantic Football League and last year won the Jack Irving Cup and The Moosehead Cup. 622

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The 3rd Annual Hammond River Duck Race is just around the river bend! It will be taking place at the Hammond River Angling Association on Sunday, August 28th and there will be food, fun and a fantastic chance to win $500. All proceeds go to Muscular Dystrophy Canada, so adopt a rubber duck today and get ready for the cutest race of the season! The Duck Race is an annual fundraiser for Muscular Dystrophy Canada, a non-profit organization whose mission it is to find a cure for neuromuscular diseases. The event is like a horse race, except instead of betting on a horse, you adopt a rubber duck and enter it into the race. First duck to cross the finish line wins 500 big kahunas (also known as Canadian dollars.) Even if you cant attend - each duck is numbered so when you purchase a ticket, your duck will be set aside as an entrant in the race. If your duck ends up winning we will notify you via phone/ email right after the fact! To adopt a duck or purchase a ticket for the event call 849-4245 or email - darshana.sen@muscle.ca. It takes $5 to adopt a duck and that affords you one entry into the race. Muscular Dystrophy Canada is a national voluntary agency, which is committed to eliminating neuromuscular disorders and alleviating the associated distress. By taking part in this event youre helping us take one step closer to finding a cure. Besides - when else are you going to have the chance to take part in a Duck Race? 811

HAmmoND RIvER DuCk RACE FuNDRAISER

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Curated and operated by Brian Cleveland of UNBSJ Campus Radio, The Somerset Film series features a variety of classic and foreign films every Monday evening (8:00pm) at the Somerset, 229 Churchill Blvd in Saint John. Films are shown in DVD format and are projected on a ten foot screen and admission is free. Last film for the season will be on August 22nd - Fargo Dir: Joel Cohn (1996). To confirm times & showings please call 674-1667. 619

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There are two new chapters in town to help residents of Saint John realize a healthier lifestyle. TOPS Club, Inc., an international weight-loss support group, has started two new local chapters, NB5248, Carleton Kirk West Saint John and NB5247 Crescent Valley in Saint John North. Weekly meetings will be held at Carleton Kirk on Monday evenings, weigh in at 6:00 and meeting 6:30pm. Crescent Valley, 55 MacLaren Blvd., meets on Thursday evening with weigh in at 6:00 and meeting at 6:30pm. Your first meeting is always free! For information on a chapter near you please contact Donna or John Buckley at topscaptain@ yahoo.ca or call 849-0550. 727

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AuguST AT THE Zoo

Cherry Brook Zoo invites you to Meet the Zookeeper every Summer Sunday at 2:00pm until September 4th. You will observe Behavioral Enrichment activities and can ask the zookeeper questions. For information call the zoo at 634-1440.
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The last fundraiser event for Nora Kane, who has Multiple Sclerosis and is going to Rhode Island on August 29th for Liberation Treatment will be held on Friday, August 19th - there will be a multi band benefit (featuring five bands, a 50/50 draw, live auction and Toonietoss) from 8:00pm2:00am at the Fish n Brews on Fairville Blvd. Admission by donation at the door. Come out and support Nora and help to improve her quality of life. For more information contact Karen at 635-8755 (leave a message). 723

Reminder: FuNDRAISERS FoR NoRA kANE

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Queens County Heritage is having another Book Fair on Saturday, August 27th from 8:00am to 8:00pm at The Book Place, the former Dykeman Store, in Lower Jemseg. We have many interesting books on a variety of topics to browse and buy at modest prices. Always new stock and special books not available elsewhere. This time we are having a clearance sale of paperbacks at the Womens Institute Hall across the road. You will also be able to buy delicious strawberry shortcake, hotdogs, tea and coffee there from 11:00am to 3:00pm. Come early and enjoy a country breakfast at the Jemseg Lions Club from 8:00-11:00am. For more information call 488-2295.
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Family Plus is pleased to provide group programs to the community, free of charge. This fall we are offering a slate of four evening programs. All programs are held at the offices of Family Plus/Life Solutions, 199 Chesley Drive, Suite 204, Saint John. Pre-registration required for all groups. Call 634-8295 for more information or to register (press 2 to register): Personal Breakthrough for Women - Learn how to be more assertive, let go of barriers and establish healthy boundaries. Start date: Wednesday, November 2nd. Introductory session: Thursday, october 13th. Personal Breakthrough for Men - Assists men in the development of positive coping skills/strategies to help effectively manage anger, stress and conflict. Start date: monday, September 19th. Active Parenting Now (5-12 year olds) - Learn how to build a stronger relationship with your children, instill self-esteem and apply key discipline methods. Start date: Wednesday, September 14th. Cooperative Parenting After Separation/Divorce - Assists separated/divorced parents cope with their anger and pain while minimizing the negative impact of divorce on their children. Start date: Thursday, october 20th. 616

FAmILy PLuS FALL gRouP PRogRAmS

If your familys Monument is in need of cleaning or levelling we can help!

Call us at 672-4309

Art for the fun of it for anyone over 50 will be held on Thursday afternoons at the Market Place Wellness Centre, SJ West. No previous experience required. Please call 674-4335 for information or to register. 715

ART FoR FuN

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The Saint John Y is offering a single parent Family Camp for families who could not normally afford a summer vacation. The camp will be held at Camp Glenburn on the beautiful Belleisle Bay from August 24th-28th. Cost of the camp is only $40/family and transportation to and from the camp is available. This is a great opportunity to experience summer camp as a family and enjoy all the good things that Camp Glenburn has to offer. If you are looking to enjoy more of the great outdoors then why not spend a week at Camp Glenburn on the beautiful Belleisle Bay. Bunks are still available but going fast. Dont miss out on your chance to learn new skills such as canoeing, high ropes and outdoor survival while you meet new friends and create lifelong memories. For additional information on any of the Ys programs contact the Y at 693-YMCA or visit the website at www.saintjohny.com. 627

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The Saint John support group for Adult Survivors of Childhood Sexual Abuse (anonymity respected) meets on Saturdays from 11:30am-12:30pm and Tuesdays from 6:30-7:30pm at the Community Health Centre (116 Coburg Street next to St. Josephs Hospital) For security reasons the door is locked please knock and you will be welcomed to share in our positive journey to recovery. We define this abuse as a sexual encounter initiated by a family mILFoRD CommuNITy CENTRE member or extended family member that damaged the child. By Mondays - 7:30pm, Auction 45 Card Party - all welcome. Please call extended family we mean an aunt, uncle, in-law, step-parent, Jean Poirier at 672-5843 for further information. cousin, friend of the family, teacher, coach, another child, clergy or Tuesdays 1:00pm, Merry Makers Seniors Group - come join us anyone that betrayed the childs trust. 614 for cards and socializing. For more information contact Mrs. Reid at 672-4581. Facility Rentals: Please contact the Centre at 672-2400 for rental CuSo-vSo REuNIoN inquiries. The facility offers wheelchair accessible space and plenty Plans are underway for a Reunion of former CUSO volunteers of room for showers, parties and meetings. The upper level is also to mark the 50th Anniversary of Canadas oldest international available for long or short term rental and would be ideal for crafting/ volunteer sending organization. Did you volunteer overseas with CUSO? If so, contact atlanticonnect@cuso-vso.org or call scrap booking workshops, seminars, classroom instruction, etc. The MerryMakers Seniors Group, which meets on Tuesdays at 1 800 676-8411. 1:00pm, has finished for the summer. Please contact Mrs. Reid at Join us for a 50th Anniversary celebration at the Curling Club 672-4581 for additional information about the group and when the on Lansdowne Street in Sackville, NB on Saturday, october 1st. 815 club will resume their meetings. 714

SEXuAL ABuSE SuRvIvoRS SuPPoRT

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Its that time of year when most garden centers are selling their surplus stock for about half of the usual market price and wonderful, irresistible bargains abound. Many of the perennials on offer, (theres not much point in bothering with annuals at this stage of the game) are root bound and in many cases dying for want of a good soaking. The best approach is to remove the pot from the contents and place the plant in a bucket of water for at least 24 hours, this will help to revive it and the roots can more easily be teased out to the point where they no longer maintain the shape of the container that they filled. A hole needs to be prepared the same depth and twice the width of the container so that the soil level remains constant, a sprinkling of bone meal and some good compost should surround the planting and a daily watering schedule arranged for at least a week. Should the plant possess any blossoms it is well to remove the older ones at the very least, preferably all of them, allowing the plant to devote all its energy into establishing a good root system which will pay dividends next year. Black, red and white currants abound at this time and with minimum effort one can do a bit of a two for one gig with them; have on hand a good pair of sharp secateurs along with a sturdy bowl for collection purposes. When harvesting from wood stock that is three or more years old for black, or four or more years old for red or white, the cane should be removed as close to the ground as possible; those canes will only bear scantily in the future and their presence will actually cause reduced yield for the younger canes. Once this operation is concluded the weaker or misshapen canes should be removed so that about a dozen remain on each bush, a mix of one and two year old canes. Surrounding the pruned bushes with a good compost/manure mix will ensure a bumper harvest for next year and a major fall job will be done at the same time as harvesting the bounty. Now all that remains is to decide on jam, jelly, wine, frozen berries, syrup etc. Next year there will be such abundance you wont have to choose, you will have enough crop to do the lot! 805

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On Sunday, August 28th the annual Meade Family Reunion will be held at Camp Medley, 168 Gunter Hill Road, Upper Gagetown from 2:00-7:00pm (please note the change in date and time). The theme of this years reunion is Beach Blanket Bingo. Come early as registration begins at 1:00pm with a $5 fee per person from age 16 and up. There are a number of activities planned for the children. Our potluck dinner is always a big hit with everyone so bring a hot or cold dish or desert. Pictures and any Meade Memorabilia would be appreciated and it is a great opportunity to showcase your talent (singing, crafts, quilting, knitting etc.). A number of first and second editions of The Meade Family Favorites Cookbook will be available. Again this year we will be collecting non-perishable goods for the local Food Bank, so please do your part. For further info please contact James Meade (488-2628), Cathy Trafton (3575855) or Charlie Meade (454-7680). 810

mEADE FAmILy REuNIoN

Do you own a Budgie? A Macaw? A cockatoo? Are you interested in exotic birds? Would you like to get together with others that have that same interest? The Eastern Canada Avian Association is a great group of people that exchange information, support and share their love of parrots. You dont need to already own a parrot to join. Everyone is welcome! We have meetings that include great speakers, shopping, raffles and lots of fun. We have a Facebook group as well. Please see us there EasternCanadaAvianAssociation@groups.facebook.com or contact the Association for more information. We welcome members from all areas of Eastern Canada! Locally you can contact 652-9347, our President Nancy Richards can be reached at 454-5668. The ECAA website is www. ecavianassociation.com. Looking forward to meeting you! 813

AvIAN ASSoCIATIoN INFoRmATIoN

The largest of three islands found on the Long Reach section of the St. John River, Catons Island is celebrating its 400th Anniversay of being the first European Settlement in present day New Brunswick. Also, the first Holy Mass on the St. John River was performed in October of 1611 on Catons Island by the Jesuit priest, Father Pierre Baird. Orginally the Wolastoqiyik (Maliseet) called the island Akmenhenik which meant Island of Prayers or Meeting Place. The French, who set up the first European Settlement used the name Ile Emenenic and then Isle aux Grace. In 1765, when the English were in possession of Acadia and planned to settle the St. John River, a grant including the island was given to Captain Issac Caton and his brother James. The brothers had come from Pennsylvania and set up a trading post on the island. After the American Revolution and with the arrival of the Loyalists in 1783, other families would take ownership of the island but the name Catons Island remains. In recognition of 400 years the public is invited to attend a re-dedication ceremony of the monument placed in 1911. Free transportation of visitors to Catons Island will commence at 8:30am, compliments of Catons Island Camp, with the last boat leaving from Browns Flat/Beulah at 11:00am. The ceremony commences at 11:30am in the Amphitheatre with greetings brought from various organizations, cultures and faiths who have had an interest in the island over the last half century. Lt. Governor Graydon Nicholas will be the guest speaker. A public reception in the dining hall will follow the re-dedication of the monument. Personal boaters are welcome at the Island for this occasion. 816

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The Codys Womens Institute invites you to join them for their Codys WI Fun Day which will be held on Saturday, August 27th at the Womens Institute hall on Rte 710 in Codys. Our Yard Sale starts at 9:00am. Beginning at 11:00am and running until 4:30pm we will have all day music, bake sale, silent auction, canteen (our famous homemade beans and other goodies), BBQ, dessert table, 50/50 and more. Something for everyone come and enjoy the Coyds WI hospitality! All funds raised go to maintaining our community hall, and for the work of the WI. For more information call Ellen at 362-2135. 839

CoDyS W.I. FuN DAy

Join in the fun as we salute Canadas fabulous forts and historic sites! On Saturday, August 20th the amazing vocal group Before the Mast will take command of the Tower barracks. They will perform traditional sailor shanties and other songs of the sea from 2:003:00pm. This concert is free with admission to Carleton Martello Tower. Hungry? Let us treat you to some free ice cream made the old-fashioned way from 2:30-4:00pm. Parka, Parks Canadas mascot, is also scheduled to make a special appearance! On Sunday August 21st join us for Saint John Privateers and see if you have what it takes to be a lawful pirate of the seas! Put your privateering skills to the test with games, exploration and crafts! This hour-long family program is offered in French at 1:00 and in English at 2:30pm. Reservations are free but necessary to secure a spot. For more information about Fab Forts Weekend or to reserve your place for Saint John Privateers, contact us at 636-4011, info.martello@ pc.gc.ca or parkscanada.pc.gc.ca/carletonmartellotower. 618 Do you like to play cards? A Seniors card group meets on Mondays from 1:00-4:00pm at Market Place Wellness Centre (basement of the Carleton Community Centre, come in the glass doors on the parking lot level). Cash prizes, lunch and 50/50 draw. Just drop in! If you have any questions, please call 674-4335.

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Instruments for Peace is a group that meets every second Thursday of the month at the Church of the Good Shepherd, 668 Manawagonish Road, to explore and promote non-violent solutions to international conflicts. All welcome! 731

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This year 37 New Brunswick athletes travelled to Ottawa to compete at the 2011 Canadian Legion Youth Track & Field Championships. After three days of 30 degree temperatures with humidity up to 88% making it feel more like 37 to 40, team New Brunswick came back with one medal, six provincial records and an incredible 40 new personal bests (PB)! Our SJTC members competed in the following: Joshua Shanks of Lepreau was New Brunswicks silver medal recipient in the 2000m race; this was also a PB plus a provincial record which he beat by over a second. Joshua also did a PB in the 1200m and the 800m races. Ben Fowler competed in the High Jump and Javelin and did a PB in the Triple Jump. Victoria Leblanc did a PB in both the Long Jump and the 200m. Dan Brown did a PB in the Octathlon with an individual PB in six of the eight events. Jacob Hayes competed in the 100m and 200m. Anthony Cormier competed in both the Triple Jump and 300m. Nick MacMackin did a PB in the 800m. Pierre Dumouchel competed in the 800m and did a PB in the 1200m. Liam Kettlewell competed in the 300m hurdles and did a PB in the 110m hurdles. Katie Robinson did a PB in both the 800m and the 1500m. The following athletes also competed in relay races: Victoria, Pierre, Dan, Josh, Anthony, Katie and Jacob. Congratulations to all the athletes who competed; it took concentration, mental and physical strength plus hard work and confidence to get this far be proud! The New Brunswick team and all their friends and family members cheered on these athletes whether they knew them or not. The enthusiasm for the New Brunswick athletes was evident at each and every eventwe are a proud province indeed! Full results are available on the Athletics New Brunswick website and videos of each track event are available on www.runnerspace.com. 828

NB LEgIoN TRACk & FIELD TEAm BACk FRom oTTAWA

Representing the Saint John Track Club were left to right (back) Ben Fowler, Victoria Leblanc, Dan Brown, Jacob Hayes, Anthony Cormier, Josh Shanks and Coach, Sue Loparco; (front) Nick MacMackin, Pierre Dumochel. Absent from the picture: Liam Kettlewell and Katie Robinson. 10th Anniversary Year bring your instruments for lots of fiddling, singing and fun at the Frances Smith Memorial Hall (Long Reach, Rte 845 Kingston). Admission $5 at the door for church and hall repairs. Light refreshments. Kitchen party dates for this year: August 26th (special guests the Sherman Family from Connecticut) and September 9th. For more information please contact: Sylvia 386-4601 or 763-3393; Fraser - 763-2559. 843

kITCHEN PARTIES

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You! . . . . . after finishing this years Hampton 5-Miler and Kids Kilometre Mile on Sunday, September 11th. Runners, walkers and waddlers are welcome. This year will mark the eleventh annual for this well organized event that will probably see over 300 people of all ages, speeds and abilities begin at the High school at 10:00am and cover a five mile circuit around Hampton. The event runs the gamut from being a Super Series run and 5 Mile Provincial Championship for the more serious runners, to being a family affair with a special run for those under 13, and everything in between. There is also babysitting in the school for younger ones if mom and dad want to both participate. The Hampton 5-Miler and Kids Kilometre Mile is sponsored by the Hampton River Runners, a group of runners and walkers, who organize it for the benefit of the community. All money raised by way of registration fees stays in Hampton to promote healthy active living, and this year we are also encouraging people to bring their gently used running shoes to donate to the Hampton Food Basket. Following the run/walk there is a feast of healthy sandwiches, fruit, snacks and drinks and an award ceremony in the theatre at the school. There are dozens of prizes to be won and not just by the most speedy in the crowd. Every registrant is in the running (so to speak!) to win a prize. Get your neighbor, your spouse, your kids, and join us on Sunday, September 11th. You will feel fantastic and you will be among hundreds of others who feel the same. Pre-registration is encouraged at www.atlanticchip.ca or www.runningroom.com . You can also call Jeremy Fry at 832-2710 or Joe Kennedy at 8325511 for more information. 822

WHAT LookS gooD AND FEELS gooD??

The Lord Beaverbrook Chapter #33 Order of the Eastern Star is sponsoring a Blueberry Supper on Thursday, August 25th. This cold plate/variety of blueberry desserts supper will be held at the Masonic Hall (Church Street) in Hampton. Cost for the supper is $10/adults, $5/children 6-12, children under 6 eat for free. 814

BLuEBERRy SuPPER IN HAmPToN

The British Home Children and/or their descendants, and any other interested persons, are invited to join us for the 31st Annual Reunion of the Middlemore Atlantic Society. The reunion will be held at St. Johns Anglican Church Hall, 75 Main Street, Fredericton North on Saturday, September 17th. Registration begins at 9:00am with a meet and greet until 10:00am at which time the program will begin. Registration is $20/person (pre-paid) which includes the coffee break and lunch. To pre-register or for more information contact: Connie Jeffrey,email: hjeffrey@ nb.sympatico.ca; mailing address: 30 Carol Avenue, Fredericton, NB E3A 1K2; phone 457-6275. 840

mIDDLEmoRE REuNIoN

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The Seaside Lawn Bowling Club recently held its annual Australian Doubles competition. The 2011 champions are the team of skip Phyllis Finkle and mate David Buckle. The team of skip Bill McQueen and mate Helga Borsic finished second. The club is located at Seaside Park, Saint John West. For further information and directions on how to find us visit our website seasidelawnbowlingclub.com. 609 A cheque for $400 was recently presented by Joyce Green, NB Provincial Catholic Womens League (CWL) president, to Fran Hickmott the Saint John & Kings Regional CWL chairperson, to be donated to the Kennebecasis Food Bank in Quispamsis to assist in its mission of helping those in need. The collection was taken at the 64th Annual NB Provincial Catholic Womens League convention held at the Villa Madonna Retreat Centre, Rothesay, June 10th-12th. New Brunswick CWL members are participating in the Women Against Poverty (WAP) project initiated in 2011 under the League theme of Centred in Faith and Justice. 620

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CWL PRESENTATIoN To FooD BANk

l-r: Joyce Green, NB Provincial CWL President, Fran Hickmott, Saint John & Kings Regional CWL Chairperson, Marie Rackley, NB Provincial CWL Treasurer. Parkinson Society Maritime Region now has seven chapters/support groups in New Brunswick. You are not alone. To find the one nearest you call 1-800-663-2468.
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Congratulations to Bonnie Bustin, of Rothesay, who submitted this photo of Lupins along railroad tracks in Rothesay. Bonnie has won a voucher for a foot long meal deal at a local subway.
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195 Rothesay Avenue

Lorneville Community Centre Country Dance/Open Mic ATTENTIoN AmATEuR PHoTogRAPHERS every Thursday at 7:30pm. Join the house band, The River Road Ramblers, on stage or just dance the night away. This is an This could be your chance to click and win. Have you taken that nearly perfect photo well, send it to us it could be alcohol free event. chosen as Ossekeag Publishings Pic of the Month, sponsored Admission is $3 at the door. 716 by participating Subway locations. The first of each month we will be choosing one photo, from those submitted during the previous month, to be our Pic of the Month photo and the winner for that month will receive a voucher for a Footlong meal deal from participating Subway locations. Criteria for submissions: Original photos, not composites and without borders; Horizontal orientation preferred; High quality jpeg format (300 dpi and at least 8x10 in size) and emailed to info@ossekeag. ca; Please include the location of the photo (taken in local readership areas) and name of photographer (contact info); Digital copies preferred; Photos of public interest only not people. Submission of photos authorizes Ossekeag Publishing the right to print and display your photo (with photographer credit) in any of our four publications, our yearly calendar, website and Facebook group. If no photo of suitable quality is submitted, judges can elect to choose no winner for that month. 821

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The Canadian Alliance of British Pensioners (CABP), a not-forprofit group run by volunteers, exists to advocate for current, and future pensioners. At present, the British State Pension in Canada, and other Commonwealth countries, is frozen, i.e. not indexed annually. CABP is fighting for Pension Parity with the eleven and a half million pensioners who are unfrozen. It is unjust that former British residents who have chosen to live in the United States, or many European countries, e.g. places like Germany or Greece, do receive their full entitlement while we are denied it. Many of our members are Veterans who left the UK to join grandchildren here and are receiving a pittance. His Majestys Government was pleased to make use of these men and women from 1939 to 1945 why should they be penalised in their declining years? CABP is very keen to make any person who worked in Britain aware of their right to a pension, if they made mandatory insurance contributions, even if only for a few years. Many people are not aware of their eligibility and therefore do not make a claim. They need to know that it is very worthwhile to make up missed years. It is particularly important for a male spouse to be aware of his pension rights as, in addition, his wife may be eligible to claim 60% of his pension, even if she has never set foot in the UK. Women who turn 60, and men who turn 65, on or after 6 April 2010 are affected by the New Pension Act. These people need less qualifying years to benefit from the pension scheme. Also, men and women will be treated equally by 2020 when pensionable age for both sexes will be 65, gradually increasing to 68 later. We are able to help with most of your pension queries and send a Justice magazine out about three times a year for a small membership fee. Please consider joining us and help us in our fight for your rightful pension. Canadian Alliance of British Pensioners, 202-4800 Dundas St. West, Toronto, ON M9A 1B1; e:info@britishpensions.com; www. britishpensions.com; 1-888-591-3964. Local rep: George Morley 506-756-2829 or e-mail : georgem@nb.sympatico.ca. 817

JuSTICE FoR BRITISH PENSIoNERS IN CANADA

We are looking for Volunteers for the UNB Saint John Seawolves Football Team - especially for our home games. It takes 50 volunteers to host a home game. Please call Bruce Watts at 674-2747 or email Barry Ogden at bogden@nb.sympatico.ca. 624

SEAWoLvES FooTBALL - voLuNTEERS

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The 60th annual Provincial Plowing Match will be held on Friday & Saturday, September 16th & 17th on Route #890, Corn Hill on land owned John Richards. The competition will start at 8:30am and 1:00pm on Friday and at 9:30 am and 1:00pm on Saturday. The plowing match is open to all residents, 11 yrs and up, whether you have competed previously or not. On Friday and Saturday afternoon at 1:00pm, those having won a first place in the Senior open class in a previous year compete for the NB, Senior Two Furrow Championship. Those plowing in this class compete for a chance to represent NB in the 2012 Canadian competition, which will take place near Brandon Manitoba. The winners from the 2010 match will compete the week of August 29th in Owen Sound, ON. We would also like to welcome everyone to our fundraising auction on Friday evening at 7:00pm in the Corn Hill Community Hall, with Bev Folkins as our host. For information contact Gary Keith at 863-8440. 833 Saturday, August 20th - dance on at Branch 69 Legion, Wilson St W, Saint John. Doors open at 8:30 with music by DJ starting at 9:00pm. Open to anyone over age of 19. Breakfast for Singles at Hollys Restaurant in Hampton Mall on Sundays at 10:00am. If you would like some more info about the purpose of our group, membership or on any of the above please email singles696-1914@live.ca or phone 696-1914 for recorded info and feel free to leave a message to have someone call you. 819 Sing along with the Carleton Choristers! We are a mixed voices community choir that rehearses every Tuesday evening from 7:15 to 9:00pm at Grace Presbyterian Church, 101 Coburg Street, Saint John. We sing at seniors homes and put on two concerts during the year. Our first rehearsal is on Tuesday, September 6th and we welcome all who love to sing. For more information about the choir, please contact Claire Driscoll, Conductor at 674-0005. 626

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CARLEToN CHoRISTERS REHEARSAL

The 4th Thursday of each month at the Saint John Alzheimer Society office 152 Westmorland Road, beginning at 7:00pm. 604

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Greenwich, NB Mondays - 7:00pm, Jam Session (none on holidays). Tuesdays 7:30pm, Darts. Fridays - 7:00pm, Games Room open. Saturdays - 6:00pm, Games Room open. Saturday, September 3rd 9:00am-3:00pm, Giant Yard & Bake Sale. Book a table for $5 or if you would like to donate items to the Legion, that would be greatly appreciated. Canteen available. Saturday, September 3rd & 17th 2:00pm, Crib. Saturday, September 10th the 10th annual Arnie Vail Memorial Horseshoes Tournament with proceeds go to a local community member who is fighting cancer. Register at 10:00am and play at 11:00am. Saturday, September 24th 2:00-5:00pm, surprise 70th Birthday Party. Friday, September 30th 7:30pm, Dart Meat Shoot, $7/person. For more information contact 468-2927. Anyone interest in helping out with any Legion event or who would like to become a member; the monthly meetings are held at the Legion on the second Thursday of each month. Contact Rose Linton at 757-2963. Legion Rental: Contact Lynn Vail 468-2927. Everyone welcome. 711 Dabber Bingo - every Wednesday evening. Quarter games at 5:30; early bird at 7:00; regular games at 7:30pm. Doors open at 4:00pm. DMCC Seniors Club meets every Monday at 1:30pm, Vi Matheson, President. Rentals available for all locations, 672-1046. 705

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A Hip of Beef Dinner with all the fixings and blueberry desserts of every variety will be served at the Central Kings Rec Centre (110 Titusville Road) on Saturday, August 27th from 3:30-6:00pm. Cost for the supper is $12/adults, $6/children 12 & under, $30/family of 4 (2 parents & 2 children). All proceeds from this event will go to the CKRC kitchen expansion.
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If your home is unhappy because someone drinks too much we can help you. Al-Anon/Alateen family group - www.alanon. alateen.org. Message manager number 634-8779. All information is strictly anonymous. 809

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Relatives of Norman and Frances (Orr) Goddard are invited to attend the family reunion at the Millstream Rec Centre in Berwick on Saturday, August 27th. Festivities begin at 1:00pm and include: Kids games at 1:30; registration for car rally and more kids games from 1:30-2:15pm. Please bring your pictures and stories! A potluck supper will be served at 5:00pm. There will be a small fee of $5/person with children under 12 free (to help cover expenses). For inquiries please contact Jeanette at 433-3347. 841

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Join us at St. Columba, Managwagonish Road first Wednesday of every month from 7:009:00pm and every Thursday from 10:00am2:00pm. Come and enjoy the fellowship of quilting. Bring a friend, enjoy the programs learn a most enjoyable and time-honoured skill. For further information contact: Sandra Betts 672-4636, sgbetts@nbnet.nb.ca; or Norah Sullivan-OToole 674-1639, norahsullivan@hotmail.com. 613

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A youth-created Anti-Bullying Website toll-free line for youth, parents, and the general public can be accessed 24/7, 365 days a year by anyone in Canada. Anyone may access the toll-free number at: (877) 352-4497. 803 A Community Kitchen for West Side residents will take place starting this fall at the Carleton Community Centre. What is a Community Kitchen? This is a group of people who meet to cook food and take it home to feed their families. When people cook together they are able to meet new people, learn new skills and make more food than they would by cooking on their own. We have one volunteer community leader now but we need a second person to help during each session. This would involve helping participants to read and understand the recipes and helping them prepare the meals. In return, you would bring home free meals for your family as well! If you are interested or would like more information, please contact Lori Heron at 643-6250. 721

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As we start the wind down of summer to September, for many of us the beginning of the school year looms large in our view. It has been several years since my daughters were in school, but this September marks the first day of kindergarten for the grand granddaughter. She has attended preschool and loved it. She has had a visit to the school in May which included a short drive on the school bus, which seemed to go well. Her biggest concern seems to be that school bus . . . maybe those Magic School Bus stories have her a little worried? As the parent of young children I enjoyed my summers with them, but I was certainly ready for school to open by September. Life could then resume some semblance of normality (which is pretty elusive at any time of the year with kids!), at least until Christmas. I sometimes wondered what it is like in different climates, where summer isnt much different from winter. Would two one month school breaks spaced throughout the year be as luxurious as that two full months plus off? As a child, I loved the newness of the new school year. New pencils, new scribblers, new books. There is something so satisfying about cracking open that new scribbler and writing the first words. A sense of the journey ahead and the new things to learn. For I always loved to learn. If we teach our children nothing else, a healthy curiousity about the world will serve them well. They will need the reading and numeracy skills as well, but it is that curiousity to explore that drives learning for the shear joy of learning. Kids are born with it, but we need to encourage it to ensure it does not get lost. I KNOW it can be annoying to answer the tenth question in five minutes, but how else will they learn? We are all teachers, whether we realize it or not, and every moment is a teaching opportunity. Summer vacation included . . . what are you teaching right now? They say that we are better educated than our parents generation. What they mean is that we go to school longer. It is not the same thing. ~ Richard Yates. 801

CHILD CARE WEST SIDE CO-OP PRESCHOOL, accepting registration now for fall classes. Call Caroline at 642-3401 before 9:00pm. Spaces available in toddler class, 2 day class & 3 day class. EmPLoymENT BE YOUR OWN BOSS! Turn 5-10 hours/week into $1000+/month. Operate a mini office outlet from your computer, FREE evaluation. www.yourfreedomoffice.com. FIREWooD SPRINgFIELD FIREWooD, quality hardwood, cut, split, delivered. Call 485-2349. TIRED OF GETTING THE WRONG size wood? Firewood cut to specification. Call Doug 763-3486 or 333-5843. FoR SALE 2007 24 CITATION travel trailer, excellent shape, always stored undercover, $1,350 OBO. 362-9198 or 447-0283. CAR DOLLY, $900 firm. 362-9198 or 447-0283.

PRAyERS O HOLY ST. JUDE, Apostle and Martyr, great in virtue and rich in miracles, near kinsman to Jesus Christ, Faithful Intercessor to all who invoke your special patronage in time of need, to you I have recourse from the depth of my heart and humbly beg to whom God has given such power to come to my assistance. Help me in my present urgent petition, in return I promise to make your name known and cause you to be invoked. Say three Hail Marys and three Glorias. St. Jude pray for us and all who invoke your aid. Amen. Publication must be promised. This novena has never been known to fail. This novena must be said for nine consecutive days. RD HOLY SPIRIT you made me see everything and showing me the way to reach my ideal. You who gave me devine gift to forgiving the wrong that is done to me and are in all institutes of my life. I in this dialogue want to thank you for everything and confirm once more that I never want to be separated from you no matter how great material desires may be. I want to be with you and my loved ones in your perpetual glory. Amen. Thank you for your love towards me and my loved ones. Say this prayer 3 consecutive days without asking your wish, after the 3rd day your wish will be granted no matter how difficult it may be. Promise to publish this dialogue as soon as your favour has been granted. ED REAL ESTATE NEW PRICE, $249,000. Garden home, 5 Merritt Hill Road, Quispamsis (end of Gondola Point Road), superlative views, John Hart construction. See propertyguys.com, ID#118248 or call 847-1243. RECyCLINg BIN YAMAHA ELECTRONE ORGAN, double keyboard, full octave keyboard, works great. 485-2220 after 6:00pm. SERvICES oFFERED LOCAL COLLECTOR interested in appraising, purchasing coins dated 1967 or earlier. Call Tom at 650-0669 or email at ycart@nb.sympatico.ca. Will travel to your home at your convenience or see me at the coin show September 18 at Howard Johnson Hotel, Main Street, Saint John. CASH FOR CARS, truck, vans, snowmobiles, 4 wheelers, motorcycles, trailers, aluminum boats, copper wire, brass & more, for scrap. 653-0026. GETTING MARRIED (BOOK EARLY). Civil weddings performed when and where you choose. Telephone 847-2079. SEWING JOBS DONE for ladies, gentlemen and children. Hems done on pants, dresses etc., other alterations. Quick service and reasonable prices. Call 672-2599. MINI BACKHOE FOR HIRE, large or small jobs, insured and experienced. Call for free quote. Chris 639-8766 or Matt 651-5172. DAVES LIGHT TRUCKING & Cleaning Service, junk, garbage, construction, demolition, brush, decks, small moving jobs. 7 days a week. Also picking up unwanted vehicles. 832-3982 or 653-0026. RICHARD SAuNDERS PLumBINg 654-1535. HAuL AWAy of 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. B. LEMON MASONRY, residential, commercial, brick, blocks, stonework, chimneys, re-pointing, walkways. Free estimates call Brent at 847-5126, cell 333-0449. vEHICLES 2002 NISSAN XTERRA, 210,000kms, great shape, $3,200 firm. 362-9198 or 447-0283. WAYNES AUTO WORLD - In house financing. Buy, sell, lease, rent. Owner Wayne Ganong, bus. 738-6777, cell: 647-8777. www.waynesautoworldltd.com, 53 Epworth Park Road, Grand Bay - Westfield.

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