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RAVINGSBy Mike Hickey

SOPHIA RECOVERY CENTRE DRAW WINNER

Story on page 14

Published Bi-WeeklyNext Issue May 8

Deadline May 1

ldquoTHE LAST TREE - PART 2rdquoThe last Ravings was about the hemlock and fir screw up of successful tree identification To set the record straight I am NOT a total tree dummy I can usually identify cedar birch white pine maple and a few others without any difficulty I can even identify fir once again after the hemlock white stripe confusion So armed with more information we again head back to the woods better prepared to identify the desired hemlock tree Walking along the woods road it is fir spruce spruce fir fir and then suddenly HEMLOCK A careful examination by both the missus and I and we agree it is indeed a HEMLOCK YAHOO The only problem is this particular hemlock had been CUT DOWN by me during the pruning process in order to free up space for a white pine and a white birch Oh Dear Okay this is only an 8 foot tree the momma tree has to be around somewhere Nope canrsquot find it The problem of identifying little trees with needles hanging where you can easily examine them becomes much more difficult as you crane your head way back and stare at branches that are often 20 and more feet above your head While hemlock can grow just about anywhere they apparently prefer the edge of swamps other wetlands and northern slopes So it is off to tour the edge of our cedar swamp Three hours or so later no hemlock Several walks later hellip still no hemlock A two hour walk back and forth across a northern slope hellip no hemlock Is this a matter of tree ignorance and the inability to identify the rascals or has Mikie indeed killed the last hemlock in the 170 acre wood What is readily apparent so far from these adventures (misadventures) is that Mikie should have gotten a degree in forestry Also apparent is that Mikie and chainsaws are very dangerous And good intentions guided by ignorance are continuing to further degrade our forests Now one family source claims that my father-in-law who worked and roamed these woods for well over 60 years once claimed that there was no hemlock on the property Indeed I may have inadvertently insured that the claim of no hemlock is still true to this day Like most things in life if you screw up you are obliged to fix it So over the next few years we will be planting some hemlock cones trying to find some small trees to transplant and otherwise do what is needed to re-establish a hemlock population 800


Reminder KIDS FuN RuN The 2nd Kids Fun Run plus 10k amp 5k race will take place on the Saint John Airport runway - Saturday May 5th with starting time at 815am We expect to have at least 150 kids and 300 adults taking part in this event Entry forms are available at Running Room stores and Alex Coffinrsquos Fitness Shop For more information contact 214-1085 or garthseelystreetcom 604

BOWLERS WANTEDThe ldquoGood Time Bowling Leaguerdquo is looking for bowlers for the up-coming season starting September 2012 Singles or couples welcome - we bowl every Thursday night from 630-900pm at the Saint John Bowlarama Lancaster Ave Dues including your bowling per week and the annual banquet held in May are currently $14 We are a fun league only and do not compete outside our own league If you are not able to commit to the 33 weeks of bowling perhaps you could put your name on our ldquosparerdquo list to fill in for bowlers that are unable to attend a night(or two) For further information please call me (Mike) at 738-8619 717

INcOME TAx ASSISTANcEVolunteers with the Canada Revenue Agency will be available upstairs at the Carleton Community Centre on the West Side on Mondays until Monday April 30th (excluding Easter Monday) from 1100am-600pm to complete and file income tax returns for low income families and seniors No appointment is necessary just bring all your familyrsquos information 721

MILFORD PARK MuLcH DAyThe Milford Park Committee along with their partners the City of Saint John and Emera NB are having a Mulch Party on Saturday May 5th starting at 1000am The new trail system located at 247 Milford Road is called the Lou Murphy Park The park was created in August 2011 and since that time the partners have cut trails and established five lookouts These lookouts offer breathtaking views overlooking

the St John River and the Reversing Rapids-Falls On May 5th the partners invite anyone interested in helping to spread mulch on the newly developed trail system beginning at 1000am We welcome people to come as individuals groups organizations or teams made up of about 5-6 people If anyone can bring a wheelbarrow pitchfork or rake it would be appreciated by the committee A BBQ will be provided for all the volunteers at noon Hope to see you there For further information or to confirm your participation in this project please call Ken Palmer at 672-4269 Darlene Richard at 672-1222 or Marilyn Upton at 672-4185 725

cARD PARTIES AT ST MATTHEWrsquoSSt Matthews Womenrsquos Society Grand Bay holds card parties (45s) every Thursday starting at 730pm $3 admission and $2 for 5050 A light lunch is served 713


MARKET PLAcE WELLNESS cENTREGrowing as a community togetherMarket Place Wellness Center is a community Wellness Centre that is located in the Carelton Community Centre designed to promote the health and wellness of the residents of the west side We offer a wide variety of programs (most of which are free) and new programs are always in the works Stop by and see us if you have any questions on programs call 674-4335Specimen Collection - Tuesdays amp Wednesdays 730am-230pm by appointment only please call 648-6681 press 3Food Bank - Tuesdays amp Fridays 100-300pmArt for Seniors ndash Thursdays 100-300pm at St Georgersquos Church Hall 674-4335Monthly Foot Care Clinic ndash every 3rd Wednesday by appointment 657-2273 Are you over 50 and want to be more active Join our free classes - Tuesdays from 1000-1100am at the Hope Centre and Tuesdays amp Fridays 11000-1100am at the Carleton Community Centre call 674-4335 No charge Food Purchase Club - for more information call West-674-4335 One change (old North End) - 635-2035 Crescent Valley - 693-8513 St Josephrsquos Community Health Centre - 632-5537 West Side Community Kitchen Program ndash free 674-4335 Social Development worker on site to answer questions Tuesdays from 100-300pm 720

SALE AT BEAcONSFIELD ScHOOLA Sale will be held on Saturday May 12th from 700am-12noon at the Beaconsfield Middle school Admission $1 Tables are available for rent ($15 each) by contacting the school at 658-5333 or kyramarksnbednbca 732

FLEA MARKET AT ST MATTHEWrsquoSSt Matthewrsquos Grand Bay Ladies Society will be holding their Annual Flea Market on Saturday May 12th from 800am to 100pm at the church hall Muffins tea coffee hot dogs and pop will also be available All welcome 734

DENIS MORRIS cOMMuNITy cENTREDabber Bingo - every Wednesday evening Quarter games at 530 early bird at 700 regular games at 730pm Doors open at 400pm DMCC Seniors Club ndash meets every Monday at 130pm Vi Matheson President Rentals available for all locations 672-1046 705


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ROyAL cANADIAN LEGION BRANcH 8750 Olinville Road Rte 102 Jones CreekMondays - 700pm Jam Session (none on holidays)Tuesdays ndash 730pm DartsFridays - 700pm Games Room open Saturdays - 600pm Games Room openSaturday May 12th ndash 900am-300pm Yard amp Bale Sale Tables are available for rent ($5 each)

by contacting Joyce at 468-2709 Refreshments will be available 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

IS THE lsquouKErsquo FOR yOuDavid Goss Kay MacLean and Ann Brown invite you to a demonstration of the Ukulele If there is sufficient interest to form a group of senior (over 50) singers and strummers this coming fall Come and explore this opportunity Many people enjoy playing the Uke for the pleasure it brings them and those they play for We would like to form an adult Uke group focused on the West Side of Saint John and in co-operation with the West Branch Library will be holding a ldquofree Uke Sessionrdquo on Thursday May 3rd amp 10th at 200pm in the Libraryrsquos Multi-purpose Room Following a demonstration of the versatility of this instrument there will be a chance to try a UKE and see if it might interest you to get involved This is a free session at this point and there is no obligation to join For more information contact 672-8601 or gosswalknbnetnbca 741

GET READy TO SHOPThe Ladies In Fellowship Together is hosting a Vendorrsquos Market on Saturday April 28th from 1000am to 300pm at the Church of the Good Shepherd 668 Manawagonish Road Saint John West This will be great opportunity to get your Motherrsquos Day shopping done treat yourself or treat that special someone Admission at the door - $2adults children get in for free Everyone Welcome 735

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FuNDRAISER GOSPEL cONcERTYou are cordially invited to attend a fundraiser Gospel Concert to be held at the Church of Resurrection in Grand Bay on Sunday April 29th at 700pm A love offering will be taken for further needed repairs to our little heritage church south Oromocto Lake Village Blessing us with many talents Allison Inch Jack amp Cheryl Carr Living Water Murray Sheils Rev Blake amp Pam Doucet Erroll amp Maureen Patriquen Wendy Murphy amp Kim Banks Dick McAleer amp Jerry Wilson Steve Stackhouse For more information please call Jeannie at 738-1812 731

JAMBOREE ndash LANcASTER BAPTISTA Southern Country amp Bluegrass Jamboree will take place at the Lancaster Baptist Church (87 Church Avenue West) on Sunday April 29th at 630pm Taking part will be Donnie amp Lorraine Bordage Hector amp Dora LeBreton Merle amp Shirley Fox Ken amp Annette McDonald Harvey amp Bea Arbo Arnold amp Betty McCullough No admission but a free will offering will be received to benefit organ and building repairs 739

SPRING cARD PARTySt Markrsquos United Church Women (UCW) will be holding their annual Spring Card Party (Bridge and 45rsquos) amp Luncheon on Wednesday May 9th at a fee of $12person This event will take place at 1200noon in the Fellowship Hall We will be serving a delicious luncheon of sandwiches and sweets along with tea coffee and pop As usual we will have many many prizes This year we will include a table with small treasures as well as books jams and pickles for sale St Markrsquos United Church is located at 50 Dexter Drive in Greendale Please telephone 672-3320 for tickets 740

HARBOuR VIEW HIGH MuSIcALHarbour View High School presents lsquoPhantom of the Operarsquo at the Imperial Theatre This popular musical is a tale of love lust and desire and the show will run Thursday April 26th until Saturday April 28th at 730 with a Saturday Matinee at 100pm Tickets are $20 amp $25 and can be purchased at the Imperial Theatre box office by calling 674-4100 or online at imperialtheatrenbca 743

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A NEW GARDENING SEASONWinter is past and spring is hereTherersquos work to be done and debris to clearNew shoots have emerged and the joy will be oursWhen wersquove cleaned up the bed for the burst of bright flowers What a wonderful time of year as we see the renewal of life all around us We were particularly blessed with a very mild winter and most perennials and bushes are showing signs of vigorous life however the joys of diminished snow fall actually rendered the winter the second driest one in 60 years At the time of writing the ground is very dry already which doesnrsquot bode well for spring planting any transplanting of perennials needs to be done with that fact in mind be sure to water well morning and evening or at the least in the evening the hot sun of the day will simply evaporate the lsquojuicersquo and draw the roots to the surface for a rapid lsquofry uprsquo Day Lilies and Siberian Iris can be divided a sharp curved Japanese saw is quite the best job for this easily cutting through the toughest of roots and seemingly impervious to the inevitable rocks that seem to breed with gay abandon in the root systems This is quite the best time of year to edge the borders even rather blunt edgers will slice through the turf easily at this time of year and as you go about this task itrsquos the work of a moment to hoik out the weeds and tufts of grass beyond the edge a couple of feet of weed free border makes the whole garden look as if a lsquoprorsquo is in residence a welcome sight as you wander through the garden with a cuppa Perhaps the most productive thing one can do for the plants is the rather tedious job of removing all the dead leaves and clearing around the clumps of perennials keeping a watch out for the overwintering nasties that have used that protection as a free hotel during the winter Having a pair of garden scissors handy to dispatch these chaps before they can lay eggs is a must (and quite the most merciful speedy way to be rid of them) A top dressing of compost mixed with a little well rotted manure around the clumps will complete their joy and ultimately yours Have a great Gardening Season 805


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BuildingBuildingREMINDER WILDERNESS FIRST AIDThe Saint John Y will be offering a Wilderness First Aid Course on May 4th-6th at Camp Glenburn (311 Route 850 Kingston) The course covers material in Standard First Aid amp CPR plus special content and techniques for wilderness and remote areas as well as

strategies for providing extended care for up to 24 hours To reserve your spot in the course ($275+ tax room and board included) or for more information please call 646-2104 or email glenburnsaintjohnycom 817

FLEA MARKET ndash MILFORDThe Milford Memorial Community Centre will be holding a Flea Market on Saturday April 28th from 900am-200pm at the Centre 248 Milford Road To rent a table for this event please contact 672-2400 or 635-4822 Tables will be $10 each with all funds raised going towards the Centrersquos operations and programs Admission will be $1 children 12 and under free 733

WANTED - HuNTERS amp SHOOTERSThe River Valley Sporting Association has an approved shooting range at Carters Point Kingston Peninsula open seven days a week Yearly membership is $40 starting January ($35 for seniors) To join or for more information the next meeting will be held at Grand Bay Centrum Room ldquoArdquo Council Chambers (upstairs) 730pm Thursday May 3rd 723

KOc MINI-BINGOThe Fr Thomas Beck Lancaster Council 8094 Knights of Columbus are sponsoring non-smoking Dabber Mini-bingo at the Msgr Osborne Family Centre (basement of St

Rose School) Manawagonish Road Saint John West on Tuesdays at 630pm Admission - non-perishable food item 50 cents for three face card 703

RcL cARLETON 02290 Ludlow St West 635-9919Sundays 100-400pm ldquo25cent Bingordquo 5050 canteen available Everyone welcomeMondays Dabber Bingo doors open at 530pm Early Bird games start at 630 and Regular games at 700pm 5050 and Canteen Everyone welcomeSaturday April 28th ndash 400-600pm Spaghetti Dinner with garlic bread dessert teacoffee Tickets ($8person) will be available at the door Everyone welcome 712


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2012 SHORT STORy cOMPETITIONNew Brunswick English and French language Grade 12 students attending school in the counties of Kings Queens Charlotte or Saint John are encouraged to write and submit a short story between 1000 and 1500 words for the South Western chapter of the Professional Writers Association of Canadarsquos (SWNB PWAC) short story contest SWNB PWAC is offering TWO prizes of $500 thanks to generous funding assistance from the James Venner Russell Foundation The deadline for entries is Tuesday May 1st and applications are available at high school guidance offices as well as on the PWAC-SWNB website at pwacswnbcanewshtm 807

SJVSHVHS ScHOLARSHIP FuNDRAISERIn support of the SJVSHVHS Scholarship Fund an SJVSHVHS Alumni Country Show will be held on Saturday May 19th at 700pm in the HVHS Auditorium Tickets are available at Guardian Drugs Grand Bay KV Drugs Morris Music Beats amp Bytes and Mikersquos Jewelry The school is elevator and wheelchair accessible 818

JOSHuA GROuP FuNDRAISERSilver and Soap Soiree (swah-rey)rdquoa party or social gathering held for a particular purposerdquo will be held on Friday May 4th from 630 to 930pm at the Shadow Lawn Inn Rothesay Come and join Kelly Ethridge and Kathy Curwin for an unforgettable evening in support of The Joshua Group and their bid to acquire a permanent home for the children There will be door prizes a cash bar and light refreshments Sharing their talent will be local musician Apryll Stansfield and local artist Fabiola Martinez Admission will be $5 With Motherrsquos Day just around the corner what a perfect way to celebrate with Mom 83 of all proceeds will be donated to The Joshua Group and all free Silpada jewelry benefits created will be auctioned off at the Phoenix Dinner Theater fundraiser for The Joshua Group later in May 602

HABITAT FOR HuMANITy INFO SESSIONHabitat for Humanity Saint John Region will be hosting an Information Session on Tuesday April 24th from 630-800pm at the South End Community Centre 210 Wentworth Street Saint John Find out how Habitat for Humanity opens doors to Homeownership for low-income families Habitat is currently looking for two partnering families (homeowners) Applications for Homeownership will be available along with volunteers to help answer your questions 957


LADIES VOLLEyBALLLadies Volleyball League plays at the Carlton Community Centre on Sundays from 400-1000pm (one hour play) for ages 18 and up For more information contact Jennifer LeBlanc at 1-506-755-9081 719

SINGLES amp FRIENDS EVENTSSingles and Friends will be hosting a dance on Saturday April 28th at the Br 69 Legion Wilson Street West in Saint John Doors open at 830 and music by Neil Wheaton from 900pm-1230am Dance is open to anyone over the age of 19 Branch 69 Legion has one of the most spacious dance floors in the city and although our dances are no longer exclusively for singles there is a higher ratio of non-couples there than traditional dances Therefore if you love to dance but donrsquot have a dancing partner there is always some willing partners to enjoy a dance with Admission is $5members and $7non-members Breakfast for Singles continues every Sunday 1000am at Hollyrsquos Restaurant in Hampton and weekly volleyball on Wednesday evenings 800-1000pm at Rothesay Park Middle School (cost $4) open to all adults - married or single The purpose of the Singles group is to organize activities for single people to participate in and we welcome your input and suggestions Our phone line is 696-1914 for updates as to what is happening and our email is singles696-1914liveca 819

ldquoINSTRuMENTS FOR PEAcErdquoInstruments 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 715

WEST BRANcH LIBRARy NEWSTime for Tots - for children aged 18-36 months every Thursday morning at 1030am Storytime - Friday mornings at 1030am Pre-registration is not required Family Drop-in Program available in the childrenrsquos area of the library Cinema at the West Branch Library Wednesdays at 230pm contact the Library for more information on the featured film You are welcome to bring your own treats Computer Tutorials ndash Wednesday evenings and Thursday mornings Thursday April 26th ndash 700pm Chick-Lit Book Club ldquoThe Sea Captainrsquos Wiferdquo by Beth Powning Saturday April 28th ndash 230pm Family Movie Matinee at your Library Red Cross Babysitting Course for students ages 11-15 on Saturday May 19th from 900am-330pm Cost is $40 (cash or cheque payable to Help Educational Services) Bring a peanut free lunch and a teddy bear or doll large enough to diaper Participants will receive the Canadian Red Cross Babysitterrsquos Manual and a wallet card To register please call 643-7260 Gates Computer Lab Available to check your e-mail do research and use the Internet The service is free Book a tutorial and learn basic computer skills Wifi available Hours Sunday amp Monday - Closed Tuesday Friday Saturday - 900am-500pm Wednesday amp Thursday - 900am - 830pm Drop into the West Branch Library (Lancaster Mall) or call 643-7260 for more information 708

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REGIONAL ScIENcE FAIR RESuLTSThe Regional Science Fair for Districts 6 8 amp 10 hosted by UNBSJ was held on April 12th After a day of judging awards were presented to the attached list of students from District 6 Congratulations to the students and their science teachers A special congratulations goes out to Molly Boyle of Rothesay Park School Molly received the Grand Prize award at this yearrsquos event She will now represent District 6 at the Canada Wide Science Fair to be held in Charlottetown PE in mid-May District 6 FRSF Winners Intermediate Category Silver Medal - Mind Over Magic Amber Taylor of Sussex Regional High School Bronze Medal - Unforgettable How is Your Memory Kenneth Otis of Sussex Regional High School Junior Category Gold Medal - A Slippery Situation Molly Boyle of Rothesay Park School Silver Medal - Wind Power Noah Boucher amp Evan Boucher of Macdonald Consolidated School and Listen to the Music Stephen Harvey of Quispamsis Middle School Bronze Medal - WANTED The Best Partner for Mr Advil Sunyoung Park of Harry Miller Middle School and Brrr Lrsquoeau est Glaciale Diyasha Sen of Harry Miller Middle School Grand Prize Award - Slippery Situation Molly Boyle of Rothesay Park School 806

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RIVER VALLEy LIONSThe River Valley Lions Club are holding Bingo every Thursday The doors open at 600 with quarter games starting at 620 early bird games at 700pm followed by regular games at the River Valley Lions Community Centre 27 Inglewood Drive Grand Bay-Westfield (wheelchair accessible) Canteen is available 706

MARcO POLO QuILTERSrsquo GuILDThe Marco Polo Quilters Guild welcomes all those interested in quilting whether they are beginners or experienced quilters Join us at St Columba Church on the first Wednesday of every month from 700-900pm and every Thursday from 1000am-200pm Come and enjoy the fellowship of quilting Bring a friend enjoy the programs take a workshop learn a most enjoyable and time-honoured skill For further information contact Sandra Betts 672-4636 sgbettsnbnetnbca or Norah Sullivan-OrsquoToole 674-1639 mnorahsullivanhotmailcom 728

ATV RIDERS The Grand Bay-Westfield ATV Riders regular monthly meetings are held the 2nd Thursday of each month at the Grand Bay Centrum at 700pm For Club information please contact 757-8787 or visit the website at grandbay-westfieldatvridersca New members always welcome 724

INDOOR FLEA MARKETChurch of St Andrew amp St David 164 Germain St (between Horsfield and Duke) will be holding a Giant Indoor Flea Market on Saturday May 5th from 800am to 1200noon rain or shine with books music toys purses housewares knickknacks etc Free Admission to the sale and the facility is wheelchair accessible A Canteen will be available and there will be a Collectibles table This is a Raising Bread Committee Fundraiser and proceeds will benefit the work of the Church of St Andrew amp St David 935

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SJ LADIES SOFTBALL LEAGuELooking to have some fun and get some exercise this summer The Saint John Ladies Softball League is looking for players 16 years of age and older We start at the end of May and are a whip and orthodox pitch league which is looking to grow If you are interested please contact Sam or Melissa at saintjohnladiessoftballhotmailcom or phone Melissa at 738-2772 by May 31st We would love to have you join us and look forward to hearing from you 932


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Sophia Recovery Centre had a wonderful event at Our Lady of Perpetual Help on March 31st The ldquoPearls of Wisdomrdquo Dessert and Coffee Party was an enjoyable success The staff and Board of the Centre wish to thank Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church and all who attended and donated their assistance to this event On the day of the event the raffle for a $2000 diamond necklace was drawn The winner Lee VanWeston of Saint John is shown here with past Executive Director Sr Arleen Brawley Sic and current Executive Director Janet Bordage If you have any questions or if you are a female wishing to walk away from addiction call Sophia Recovery Centre 6338783 605

IODE SPAGHETTI DINNERCome join us for a Spaghetti Dinner in support of the Katie Hazen Mackay Chapter IODE which will be held on Saturday May 26th from 400-600pm at the Lancaster Baptist Church (87 Church Avenue West) The Menu will include salad spaghetti and meat sauce (vetetarian sauce optional) fresh breadroll and dessert ndash French vanilla ice cream with Mandarin orange sauce Tickets ($10person $5children 12 and under) are available from any chapter member or at the Benjamin Moore Colour Centre (20 Plaza Ave Unit 2 near Sobeyrsquos West) 737

PIPE BAND ldquoOPEN HOuSErdquoThe Simonds Lions Caledonian Pipe Band is hosting an ldquoOpen Houserdquo on Saturday May 5th from 130-400pm at the Loch Lomond Villa Auditorium This is an invitation for former members and players and for those interested in the band who may wish to join to learn to play the pipes and drums The format will be a ldquomeet and greetrdquo with displays and music for those interested in learning about the history of Saint Johnrsquos only currently operational pipe band and its 104 year history The band is actively recruiting new and former members to increase the band numbers for the many requests for parades concerts and competition opportunities that will provide the continuation of piping and drumming in the Saint John area Enquiries can be made to David Galbraith at 696-4253 for further information or reach us through our website at slcpbca 607

JAMBOREE ndash LANcASTER BAPTIST

A Southern Country amp Bluegrass Jamboree will take place at the Lancaster Baptist Church (87 Church Avenue West) on Sunday April 29th at 630pm Taking part will be Donnie amp Lorraine Bordage Hector amp Dora LeBreton Merle amp Shirley Fox Ken amp Annette McDonald Harvey amp Bea Arbo Arnold amp Betty McCullough No admission but a free will offering will be received to benefit organ and building repairs 739


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Thursdays ndash 700pm Card game Fridays ndash Seniorrsquos dance No dances are held on long weekends See schedule for co-ordinators Saturdays ndash Bingo (none on long weekends) Help is always needed and appreciated call Yvon Arsenault (214-0755) Activities are all held at Assumption Centre Chapel Street West For more information call 672-7691 701

DISTINGuISHED PERSONSrsquo PuRSES The Salvation Army Auxiliary Saint John is hosting their 3rd ldquoDistinguished Persons Pursesrdquo event on Sunday May 6th 100pm at the Lily Lake Pavilion in Rockwood Park To date we have 21 commitments of purses from well known women all across Canada (Natalie MacMaster Senator Catherine Callbeck

Nazanin Afshin-Jam McKay to name a few) Oftentimes when we receive a purse it has ldquotreasuresrdquo tucked inside - a gift certificate event tickets a scarf chocolates etc Our goal is to have 30 purses of which approximately 5-10 will be used for a live auction In addition to the silent and live auction of purses we usually have a number of original paintings from well known artists that will also be on the auction block Liz Izaac has generously agreed to act as auctioneer again this year Tickets ($20) must be purchased in advance and are available at Cochrans in Rothesay Pictures Plus on King Street and the Salvation Army office on Waterloo Street in Saint John Seating is limited to 200 for a sit down luncheon of soup sandwiches dessert and teacoffee The Salvation Army Auxiliary may be contacted through the Community Church on Waterloo Street or the Centre for Hope St James Street 606

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cONcERT AT HARBOuR VIEW HIGHIODE Saint John and the 3rd Field Artillery Regiment are pleased to announce a very special concert in honour of the Diamond Jubilee of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II to be held on Thursday May 24th This concert will feature the 3rd Field Artillery Regiment Band with special guests including student of Harbour View High School Christopher Lane Marilyn Williams and others performing music directly connected to the Queenrsquos coronation and music with a somewhat more indirect connection to Her Majesty The proceeds of the concert will be for a very special Jubilee project to be announced at the concert The concert is being held at Harbour View High School beginning at 730pm Tickets ($10) are available by calling 847-3609 or at the door Wheelchair access is available 730

WALK FOR MEMORIESOn Saturday May 27th the Alzheimer Society of Saint John will be hosting their annual ldquoWalk for Memoriesrdquo at Wolastoq Park (behind Reversing Falls) starting at 1200noon To register and to request a Pledge form please contact the SJ Alzheimer Society in person at 152 Westmorland Road or call 634-8722 Information also available on the website at walkformemoriesatlanticca 827

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LANcASTER LEGION 69 Wilson Street Saint John Phone 635-8095 wwwrcl69ca Friday April 27th May 4th 11th - 900pm Karaoke in the Lower Bar with Norm BoucherSaturday April 28th May 5th 12th - 100pm Dance with Donny amp Delbert in the Lower BarSunday April 29th ndash 800pm Dance with Steve Lyons amp Joyce Boone in the Upper HallMonday April 30th ndash 700pm Dance - Annual Spring Fling with Delbert amp Friends in the Upper HallSunday May 6th ndash 800pm Dance with Albert amp Sam in the Upper HallSunday May 13th ndash 800pm Dance with Johnny amp Sonny in the Upper Hall 710

WALK FOR ALSJoin us for Saint Johnrsquos 10th Annual WALK for ALS on Saturday June 9th The afternoon event will take place at the Market Square Boardwalk and in addition to the 5 km walk there will be food entertainment a silent auction prizes and more Money raised will help support those living with ALS and will go towards funding national and regional research initiatives Please consider making a team or attending the event in general Register online at walkforalsca by May 15th for a chance to win a Kobo eReader For more informationregistration contact Michele Connors at 849-8484 There will be a team kickoff at Boston Pizza on Sunday May 6th and more information about the Walk Please RSVP to Michele if you would like to attend We hope to see you there 959


Friends of the 1999 graduating class of Hampton High School have joined together to help fellow graduate Carrie (Whalen) Beaudoinrsquos son Nathan Nate who just turned one has a rare and complex congenital heart condition called Right Atrial IsomerismHeterotaxy More accurately Nate has a whole body disease a ecting most organs He has no spleen and only the right half of his heart

Natersquos only hope of survival is a complex heart surgery that is only o ered in Boston e estimated cost for this surgery is approximately $300000 not including accommodations or travel expenses Nate is scheduled for surgery

on June 7 2012 approximately 50 days from today

Please join Natersquos friends at Shiretown Publicans in Hampton on Saturday May 12th at 6pm for an auction and entertainment to raise funds and help get him to Boston for his June 7th surgery Festivities include a 5050 draw auction and entertainment by Fredericton based band Southern Drive who was featured on Canadarsquos Got Talent We are graciously accepting items services or monetary donations for this event If you or anyone you know are in the position to make a donation please contact fundraising coordinator Kate (Dempster) McCann at 832-2603 or 647-7771 and we will arrange for pick up

Sincerely

Kate (Dempster) McCann Erin (Rupert) Duncan Julie Snodgrass Kate Shannon Katie Kilpatrick and Miranda Kilpatrick

Nathanrsquos


QuILT SHOW SALE amp MEALThe 3rd annual Quilt Show Sale amp Meal will be held on Saturday May 5th at the Wirral Community Hall (6972 Rte 101 Wirral) sponsored by the Wirral Hospital and Community Aid Group The Quilt Show amp Sale consisting of quilts jewellery white elephantbake tables will be held from 1000am-100pm Tickets will be available on a May Day basket and a Quilt draw The meal will be served from 1100am-100pm and the menu will include potato salad beans amp ham plate rolls strawberry shortcake andor apple crisp teacoffee Tickets are $8adults and will be available at the door Take-outs will also be available For more information on the May 5th event or the mission of the group please email gwillisnbnetnbca or phone 687-4511 722

MENAGuASHE POW WOW On the weekend of May 4th-6th retrace the 1777 steps of British soldiers en route to ambush Yankee rebels near Fairville then celebrate the historic signing of the 1778 peace treaty at the Menaguashe PowWow On Friday from 100pm-600pm Pow Wow orientation will be held at St Georgersquos church on Watson amp Duke W On Saturday Menaguashe Trail - 1100am Manawagonish Cove 1200noon Woolastook Park Reversing Falls 100 pm Courtney Hill Menaguashe Pow Wow Opening Ceremonies - Watson amp Duke W 100ndash 800pm Parade BBQ Aboriginal exposition Heritage Tours Park 2 Park Playground Prowl Merchant Madness Hikerrsquos Challenge Benchmark Scavenger Hunt Sunday - closing ceremonies at St Georgersquos ChurchWatson amp Duke W A bus has been chartered to provide safe convenient affordable transportation to Pow Wow events for the West Side with connections uptown and north at Landsdown The $5 Pow Wow Weekend Transit Pass is now on sale Pow Wow Transit Pass sale locations event maps and bus schedules are posted at safeplaysjwordpresscom For more information contact - safeplaysjgmailcom 736

WEST SIDE SINGSPIRATIONOur next West Side ldquoSingspirationrdquo featuring the choirs of the various West Side Churches will take place on Sunday May 6th 700pm at the Church of the Good Shepherd (Manawagonish at Catherwood) There will be a reception afterward A free-will offering will be gathered for the Saint John Mission to Seafarers Everyone welcome to an inspirational evening of singing and praise 738

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BE A DONORNational Organ amp Tissue Donor Awareness Week is April 22nd-28th ndash register as a donor inform your family save a life give life Over 4000 Canadians are waiting for an organ 30 will die waiting Join us on Friday April 27th at Long Wharf from 12noon-100pm and attempt setting the Guinness World Record for the Largest Human Awareness Ribbon ndash our goal is 4000 people Come by the Market Square Atrium from 1100am-200pm and learn about being a donor through not only organ and tissue but stem cell bone marrow and blood donations 945

SJ REGIONAL AuxILIARy AGM The 93rd Annual Meeting of the Saint John Regional Hospital Auxiliary will take place on Thursday April 26th at Lancaster Baptist Church (87 Church Avenue) Dr Michael Howlett Clinical Department Head Emerge Medicine will be the guest speaker AGM meeting will be at 500pm and a dinner to follow at 600pm ($15) RSVP now by phoning 648-6292 944

ATTENTION NATuRE LOVERSIf you have an interest in wild birds mammals fish wildflowers geology astronomy or any other aspect of our natural world why not consider attending a meeting of the Saint John Naturalistsrsquo Club (SJNC) or taking part in our diverse selection of workshops and field trips The meetings take place on the second Monday of each month at the NB Museum at Market Square beginning at 730pm and feature fascinating presentations The May 14th meeting welcomes Dr Thierry Chopin of UNB who will talk about ldquoIntegrated Multi-Trophic Aquaculture (IMTA) - one of the solutions for the Turquoise Revolution (the greener Blue Revolution) in the Bay of Fundyrdquo On Saturday April 28th Paul Mansz will lead an outing to the Jemseg area to experience the rich diversity of spring bird amphibian plant and insect life in that area The annual Nature NB ldquoFestival of Naturerdquo will be held in the Saint John region on the weekend of June 1st-3rd There will be 22 field trips involving the full spectrum of naturersquos diversity in the Fundy region from geology birding and botany to insects marine life and nature photography instruction Learn more by visiting saintjohnnaturalistscluborg and consider joining the fun while learning much about our local nature There is no need to be a member - all SJNC meetings workshops and outings are open to one-and-all For more information contact Hank Scarth at 216-0624 or visit saintjohnnaturalistscluborg 927


M GERALD TEED ScHOOL FuNDRAISERThe M Gerald Teed Home amp School Association is pleased to present The Cool Chicks amp Ugly Doclings on Saturday May 12th 700pm at the Milledgeville Community Centre 151 Black Street Tickets are $15 and will be available in advance at M Gerald Teed School (658-5352) and the Milledgeville Pharmasave (696-0000) Refreshments will be provided All proceeds from this event will go towards school initiatives So come on out for some laughs and good music in support of the kids 938

We are celebrating Dadrsquos 80th BirthdayMay 5th 2-5pmBrundage Point CentreWesteldBest Wishes Only

Marven (Mick) McAllister

ldquoA DAy IN HER SHOESrdquoYou donrsquot want to miss this special night in support of the Canadian Mental Health Association ndash hot shoes fabulous women great prizes not to mention ldquoCanadarsquos Sweetheartrdquo ndash Elizabeth Manley There is no better way to celebrate Mental Health Week Tickets are on sale now and available at the

Canadian Mental Health Association office located on the 15th floor of City Hall and Manchester Shoe Salon in Market Square ldquoA Day in Her Shoesrdquo event will be held on Wednesday May 9th 600pm in the Market Square Atrium For more information contact 633-1705 or visit sjcmhaca 925

ldquoITrsquoS A GIRL THINGrdquoRenew your spirit and capture your imagination by attending ldquoItrsquos A Girl Thingrdquo - an impressive array of exhibitors collected with women in mind Gather your mom sister aunt amp BFF to this WOW fundraiser at the Saint John Arts Centre (20 Hazen Avenue) uptown Saint John on Sunday May 6th from 100-400pm Receive tips on everything from skin care to interior decorating purses hair care makeup jewelry a walk around fashion show gardening cooking amp so much more Live music door prizes information food free samples amp too much fun await you A $6 cover charge goes to Saint John Vineyard Church Food Pantry amp Outreach Program and Romero House 918


MUSINGSBy Debbie Hickey

LIFE GETS AWAyI started my day yesterday with at least the semblance of a plan of what I wanted to accomplish one of which was to write my Musings I had a couple of time specific appointments in the morning and the rest needed to fit in around those But the day came to an end and other than those two appointments not one thing on my To-Do list could be crossed off Where did the day go Well letrsquos see Things got off on the wrong foot right from the beginning as I awoke at 445 am and was unable to get back to sleep Now you might think that gives me a great headstart on my day but not so Instead of hopping out of bed and starting my day with a half hour to 45 minute walk I was dragging around and settled in with my book until my usual walking time BIG mistake Park me with a book and time mysteriously just disappears And it did So instead of starting my dayrsquos list early I ended up actually running late on my morning routine And tired The first appointment was for 900am That went fine I then came home for a half hour before leaving for a 1030 meeting at the office So far so good Still a little behind on my daily walking target but doing okay Got to the office in plenty of time and received a phone call that the person I am to meet with is running a little behind and will not arrive until 1100 No big sweat there is plenty I can be doing at the office But instead of being back home by noon as expected it was 1245 Time for lunch and an hour long walk in the woods So far the day was going along at least close to the plan But then it took a turn in an unexpected direction and the rest of what was on the agenda went out the window A phone call from our daughter had Mike and I heading to town to assist in her renovations She has a great old house in uptown Saint John but it needed a lot of work when she bought it a few years ago They have found a lovely old home in Hampton they want so the final renovations on the current house have suddenly gone on a priority list to get the house ready to list and sell Instead of a day spent outside on a lovely spring day I was sanding walls and scrubbing down cupboards And not writing Musings By the time we got home in the evening my brain could no longer function sufficiently to string two words together let alone 3 or 4 hundred So here it is the next morning completing a task from yesterdayrsquos list that didnrsquot get done and I am late for my morning walk Out of step for the day already Gotta go and catch up ldquoIt gets late early out thererdquo ~ Yogi Berra 801

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NOTIcESSAINT JOHN COIN CLUB Coin Show May 27th Howard Johnson Hotel Main Street Saint John 930am-330pm free admission Contact Tom ycartnbsympaticoca or 506-650-0669ldquoSPRING INTO THE SEASONrdquo at our Womenrsquos Extravaganza May 6th 10am-3pm at the Carleton Community Center Market Place West Saint John Everyone welcome $2 admission Spend the afternoon shopping with friends and find the perfect Motherrsquos Day gift For more info please send emails to melcobgmailcomSIMONDS LIONS CALEDONIAN Pipe Band ldquoOpen Houserdquo May 5 130pm-4pm Loch Lomond Villa auditorium Meet and greet learn about the band inquire about joining for pipes drums and management All are welcome

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RAVINGSBy Mike Hickey

SOPHIA RECOVERY CENTRE DRAW WINNER

Story on page 14

Published Bi-WeeklyNext Issue May 8

Deadline May 1

ldquoTHE LAST TREE - PART 2rdquoThe last Ravings was about the hemlock and fir screw up of successful tree identification To set the record straight I am NOT a total tree dummy I can usually identify cedar birch white pine maple and a few others without any difficulty I can even identify fir once again after the hemlock white stripe confusion So armed with more information we again head back to the woods better prepared to identify the desired hemlock tree Walking along the woods road it is fir spruce spruce fir fir and then suddenly HEMLOCK A careful examination by both the missus and I and we agree it is indeed a HEMLOCK YAHOO The only problem is this particular hemlock had been CUT DOWN by me during the pruning process in order to free up space for a white pine and a white birch Oh Dear Okay this is only an 8 foot tree the momma tree has to be around somewhere Nope canrsquot find it The problem of identifying little trees with needles hanging where you can easily examine them becomes much more difficult as you crane your head way back and stare at branches that are often 20 and more feet above your head While hemlock can grow just about anywhere they apparently prefer the edge of swamps other wetlands and northern slopes So it is off to tour the edge of our cedar swamp Three hours or so later no hemlock Several walks later hellip still no hemlock A two hour walk back and forth across a northern slope hellip no hemlock Is this a matter of tree ignorance and the inability to identify the rascals or has Mikie indeed killed the last hemlock in the 170 acre wood What is readily apparent so far from these adventures (misadventures) is that Mikie should have gotten a degree in forestry Also apparent is that Mikie and chainsaws are very dangerous And good intentions guided by ignorance are continuing to further degrade our forests Now one family source claims that my father-in-law who worked and roamed these woods for well over 60 years once claimed that there was no hemlock on the property Indeed I may have inadvertently insured that the claim of no hemlock is still true to this day Like most things in life if you screw up you are obliged to fix it So over the next few years we will be planting some hemlock cones trying to find some small trees to transplant and otherwise do what is needed to re-establish a hemlock population 800















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