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As a well known junk (treasure) collector, I am trying to become a little more disciplined in managing my inventory. About three years ago, I bought a backhoe to do some major landscaping in preparation for building our new home and some additional work once we were moved in. After two years of usefulness, I sold (recycled) the backhoe and bought my newest old tractor. It, of course, has been extremely useful and my main man toy, but a number of old implements have gone unused for years and so I recently recycled those to new owners. So my new policy for managing inventory is ... prove that you are useful within a one to two year period or you are gone!!! For Sale or Trade One short little old lady!!! Other than writing malicious stories (see current Musings, I have not found other useful purposes in over two years!! Another very good reason for getting rid of surplus equipment (and people) is to make room for new to me equipment. By later today, I am hoping to return to the backhoe business. Now this is a relatively small attachment for the back of my tractor and not the big monster that I had before. After months of walking our woods roads, I have been perturbed by the condition of significant sections of the roads. There is one section of about 100 metres that is just a bog and largely impassable with the tractor. But, I believe that if I ditch it properly for better drainage that it can be used again. Then, just after this area is another 100 metres that is washed out so badly that 50% of the road is missing and there are sections eroded down at least four feet. Other than Saint John residents, no one would try to drive on this!! Throw in about six other small areas of road that are troublesome and about a hundred places that could use some improvements and you can see that a small backhoe is just exactly what is needed. Fortunately, the missus is like me, we hate to see things deteriorate and become useless. It certainly doesnt make economic sense, but somehow, having those roads restored to working condition is important to my sense of how things should be. When we no longer have the time, energy or money to take care of what we own or we just no longer want it or need it, then it is the time to seriously think about giving up our ownership to someone that will value and take care of it. How often do we see individuals hold onto things without providing any care right up to the point where they are totally useless and beyond recovery. Please recycle!! 800

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Peninsula Heritage Inc., Catons Island Camp Group, NB Historical Society and Heritage Branch of the Province of NB, invite the public to attend the 400th anniversary celebration of the first European Settlement in present day New Brunswick on Saturday, September 10th. Ceremonies to commemorate this settlement will commence at 11:30am in the Amphitheatre. Ferry crossing for the public will begin at 8:30am from the Catons Island Road, off Route 102 near Browns Flat, with the last ferry leaving at 11:00am. Tours of the island will be available throughout the morning. Ferry crossing will resume following the ceremonies. Personal boats are invited to the island as well for this celebration. Information regarding this event may be acquired by contacting the John Fisher Memorial Museum at 763-2101 or Eric McCumber at 763-2659. 816

CAToNS ISLAND 400TH ANNIvERSARY

The free eight-week Finding My Way Grief Support Group will be held every Wednesday evening from 7:00-9:00pm at the Hospice House beginning on September 21st and running until November 9th. Space is limited. Register in advance by calling 632-5723. When someone you love dies, you grieve the loss and it changes your life, says Diane Sullivan, Hospice Grief Support Manager. Grief is hard work. You need time to heal and someone to talk to. Hospice understands and can help. Hospice is a healthcare charity that owns and operates Bobbys Hope House, a community Residential Hospice that provides 24hour palliative care to people living with a terminal illness and families coping with caregiving and loss. For more information visit our website at www.hospicesj.ca. 618

HoSPICE FREE GRIEF SUPPoRT GRoUP

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

CARLEToN CHoRISTERS REHEARSAL

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There is no doubt that water is the most vital commodity on the face of the earth and we are greatly blessed that there has been no shortage of it this year; however the abundance that I have celebrated has left many folk decidedly disenchanted. The major problems appear to be the resulting mould and fungal growth and while it is not possible to totally remedy this situation, much can be done to allay the damage. Hanging baskets suffer greatly, especially when planted in the sponge like product that retains water, a great invention for a dry summer, but a disaster waiting to happen this year. When our worthy weather chaps predict more rain on the way it is worth while to park all baskets and potted arrangements in the shelter of garage or shed, pop the hangers on an upturned bucket to avoid squashing the drapery and allow them to dry out. Cutting out any faded leaves and dead heading will allow a better flow of air, critical in dealing with rot and moulds, (this allows you to continue gardening through the wildest of weather). Clearing away detritus from the plants that have finished blooming, (though normally done later in the fall), and cutting back Siberian and Japanese Iris a little early, will remove those moist conditions that provide ritz accommodation for breeding slugs and ear wigs. This will not unduly harm the plants and has the added satisfaction of yet another Fall Job done in advance. Whilst touching on cleaning up extreme caution needs to be exercised in dealing with fallen fruit, there are mega numbers of wasps, hornets, their cousins & aunts and it seems they love nothing better than to burrow into fallen fruit and, replete with the juicy contents, wait, ready to spring and sting any unwitting picker upper. These bods can be lethal and a small investment at a medical supply shop is the perfect way to thwart their plans. Extendable claws, such as are helpful for patients to grab out of reach items, are actually quite a bit cheaper than those created for cleaning litter off parking lots etc. I keep mine on my tractor and pick up sticks as I mow; it saves a lot of stopping and starting. Back to the water and how to deal with the surfeit ... just thank God that we seem to have too much and recall, if you will, the drought situation here in Canada some years ago when animals died in their thousands and crops were reduced to dust. The thought of carrying a water jug on my head for miles through the African jungle renders me positively joyful to dwell in this verdant and beautiful land. 805

HAvING Too MUCH oF A GooD THING!

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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. 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 The Kennebecasis Valley Quilting Guild is presenting the 31st Annual Quilt Show & Sale, Serendipity, on Thursday, September 15th (1:00-8:00pm); Friday, September 16th (10:00am-8:00pm) and Saturday, September 17th (10:00am4:00pm). The Show & Sale will be held at the Island View Lions Club (9 Market Street, Quispamsis, Exit 141 off Highway #1, behind the Ken Val Co-op off Millennium Drive). The coveted prize ribbons will be awarded on Wednesday, September 14th from 7:00-9:00pm and you are invited to attend. Admission $5/daily or $10/all three days. For more information please contact 849-3097, nanter3@live.com. 810

PRovINCIAL PLoWING MATCH

QUILT SHoW & SALE

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

ANTI-BULLYING SUPPoRT

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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 The Saint John Volunteer Centre will be holding the first Noon Nugget workshop on Wednesday, September 21st - Welcoming Newcomers to your Group (removing potential barriers). This workshop will provide you with the simple practical tips to anticipate the needs and concerns of newcomer volunteers and how to engage them in a meaningful way. How do we manage the challenge of language, expectations and different perceptions about Volunteering. The facilitator for this workshop will be Candace Wilson, who currently, Candace works with international students at Saint John College, UNBSJ. The Noon Nugget workshops are held at the SJ Volunteer Centre (66 Waterloo Street, Training Room Suite 224). Registration will be from 11:30-11:50am and the workshop from 12:00noon1:00pm. To pre-register call 658-1555 or email training@ nb.aibn.com. Fee for the workshop is $15. Failure to notify of cancellation two days prior to Workshop will result in the fee being invoiced. Bring your lunch, coffee/ tea provided All education programs are sponsored by the United Way of Greater Saint John. 603

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FALL NooN NUGGETS

The Saint John Coin Club is sponsoring their 2011 Coin Show on Sunday, September 18th at the Howard Johnson Hotel (Main Street, Saint John). The show will run from 9:30am-3:30pm and there is no admission charge. For further information contact Tom at 650-0669 or by email at ycart@nb.sympatico.ca. See you there! 818

CoIN SHoW IN SAINT JoHN

Lorneville Community Centre Country Dance/Open Mic every Thursday at 7:30pm. Join the house band, The River Road Ramblers, on stage or just dance the night away. This is an alcohol free event. Admission is $3 at the door. 716

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Over 50 NB children recently attended the Canadian Cancer Societys NB Masons Camp Goodtime and Junior Leadership Program at Camp Rotary on Grand Lake. Camp Goodtime is a summer camp for children between the ages of seven and 16 who have cancer or a history of cancer. During the closing ceremony on July 16th the sponsors of the Camp, the NB Masonic Charities and Housing Company Ltd. (NBMHC Ltd) were presented with photo book keepsakes from the campers as a thank you to the NB Masons for raising $38,650. 829

CANCER SoCIETY & CAMPERS THANK YoU

In support of Hestia House a Used Clothing sale will be held on Friday, September 9th from 4:00-8:00pm and Saturday, September 10th from 9:00am-12:00noon at the Fairvale Outing Association (River Road, Rothesay off Gondola Point Road). The sale will feature a large selection of mens, womens and childrens clothing. For more information please contact Kelly at 847-7695 or Theresa at 216-0142. 620 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

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ART FoR FUN

(l-r): Taylor Aasen (camper), Jim McKenna (President, NBMHC Ltd.), Peter Whittaker (Grand Master, NB Masons), Lance Claus (camper), and Michelle St. Pierre (Manager, Support, Canadian Cancer Society).

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ca-r-ma.org Saint John is holding a BBQ/Adopt-a-Thon on Saturday, September 10th from 11:00am to 5:00pm at the Ken Val Co-Op, 1 Market Street. Quispamsis. We currently have 27cats/kittens in foster care waiting on their FURever homes. If youve ever thought about adopting a cat or kitten, now is the time! Volunteers will show you kittens and a photographer will send you an email with a photo of you and your new fur friend! There will also be a BBQ, so while youre there, grab something off the grill. See you there! 806 The Cool Chicks & Ugly Doclings will be in concert on Saturday, September 24th 7:00pm at St. Peters Anglican Church (2168 Route 820 Upham). Tickets ($12) are available at the following locations: Boyes Mountainview Restaurant & Take-out, Upham (weekends only); Hampton Pharmasave; Huttges General Merchants, St. Martins; Kathys Convenience Store, Barnesville; Morris Music, Saint John/Sussex; Titusville General Store, Titusville. Advance tickets only please. For further information contact Lynne Allaby 832-7353. Proceeds are for the operating expenses for the Anglican Parish of Upham. 830

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CooL CHICKS & UGLY DoCLINGS

Wilson Street, Saint John, Phone 635-8095, www. rcl69.ca. Tuesday, August 30th; September 6th, 20th, 27th 7:00pm, dance with Delbert Worden in the Memorial Lounge. Tuesday, September 13th 7:00pm, No dance, due to 250 Wing RCAF first fall meeting. Friday, September 2nd, 9th, 16th 23rd, 30th - 9:00pm, Karaoke with Norm Boucher in the Lower Bar. Saturday, September 3rd, 10th, 17th 24th - 2:00pm, dance with Donnie & Delbert in the Lower Bar. Saturday, September 17th Henry Wallace. Saturday, September 24th 9:00pm, Singles & Friends dance. Sunday, September 11th & 25th 2:00pm, dance with Delbert Worden in the Memorial Lounge; 8:00pm, dance with Albert & Sam in the Upper Hall. Sunday, September 18th 2:00pm, dance with Delbert Worden in the Memorial Lounge; 8:00pm dance with Johnny & Sonny in the Upper Hall. 710

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Volunteers are needed to lend a hand with gardening, painting and beach clean-up at dominion Park on Saturday, September 10th from 9:00am-1:00pm (rain date September 17th). Lawn tools and accessories will be provided. Leisure Services will host a BBQ for registered volunteers at noon and short kayak tours will also be offered by Go Fundy Events (upon availability). This event is sponsored by Leisure Services, Stonehammer Geopark and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. 721 The Grand Bay-Westfield ATV Riders regular monthly meetings are held the 2nd Thursday of each month at the Grand Bay Centrum at 7:00pm. New members always welcome. 724

DoMINIoN PARK CLEAN-UP DAY

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Teachers and students who attended the Waterford School are invited to a reunion on Saturday, october 1st at the Waterford Hall at 1:00pm. There will be a Pot Luck meal at 4:30. Hope to see you all there. For more information please contact: June (Dalling) Robinson at 433-1081; Marilyn (McGarrigle) Dalling at 433-2785 or Lucy (Chambers) Smith at 433-6365. 842

WATERFoRD SCHooL REUNIoN

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

AL-ANoN/ALATEEN HELP

Mondays - 7:30pm, Auction 45 Card Party - all welcome. Please call Jean Poirier at 672-5843 for further information. Tuesdays 1:00pm, Merry Makers Seniors Group - come join us for cards and socializing. For more information contact Mrs. Reid at 672-4581. Facility Rentals: Please contact the Centre at 672-2400 for rental inquiries. The facility offers wheelchair accessible space and plenty of room for showers, parties and meetings. The upper level is also available for long or short term rental and would be ideal for crafting/scrap booking workshops, seminars, classroom instruction, etc. The Milford Memorial Centre would like to extend their sincere thanks to the Leisure Services department for their overwhelming support and guidance in getting our summer playground program off the ground; we very much appreciate the generosity with which you gave your time, assistance and knowledge. Thanks also to the participants and leaders; we hope to see you next year! The Monday night Auction 45 card party is looking for a volunteer willing to take over running the party in the spring, if you are interested please contact Jean at 672-5843. 714

MILFoRD CoMMUNITY CENTRE

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The Rocmaura Auxiliary Annual Dinner will be held on Monday, September 19th in the Rocmaura Nursing Home Club Room. Social to be at 5:30, dinner at 6:00pm. Tickets are $12 and are to be paid and picked up in advance at Rocmaura. Deadline for ticket sales is Monday, September 12th. Membership renewal ($3) will be held at the dinner also. Contact Marie Murphy 849-4496 if you have any questions. 619 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

RoCMAURA ANNUAL DINNER

SINGLES & FRIENDS NEWS

The Saint John Chapter No 14, Order of the Eastern Star, hold their meetings on the second Wednesday of each month (September-June), at the Masonic Temple, 92 Germain Street, Saint John. We extend an invitation to all Eastern Star members who may have recently moved to the Greater Saint John area to attend our meetings. For more information you may call 847-1283, or 652-4647. 605

oRDER oF THE EASTERN STAR

Growing as a community together Market Place Wellness Center is a community wellness center that is located in the Carelton Community Center on the citys west side. It is 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 or call 6744335. Well Baby Clinic free Walk-in Clinic for moms and children under the age of two. Public Health nurses are here to weigh the babies, answer questions and help with any concerns parents may have. They are here the second Tuesday and fourth Friday of each month from 9:00-11:00am. -Specimen Collection - Tuesdays & Wednesdays 7:30am-2:30pm by appointment only, please call 648-6681. -Food Bank - Tuesdays & Fridays 1:003:00pm. -Anti-Coagulant Clinic - Tuesday mornings by appointment. -Diabetes Education - call for appointment 632-5699. -Food Purchase Club - clients pay for fresh bag of produce 674-4335 for information. -Monthly FootCare Clinic. -Smoking Cessation Program - call for appointment 674-4335. -Onsite Pharmacist - Tuesday mornings. -Social Development Representation Tuesday afternoons. -Saint John Food Purchasing Club - please call 674-4335 for details. 720

MARKET PLACE WELLNESS CENTER

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

INSTRUMENTS FoR PEACE

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The Run for the Cure team, The Resurrection Angels, will be holding a fundraising Bake Sale on Saturday, September 10th from 9:30am-1:00pm in front of Guardian Drugs in Grand Bay. There will be lots of delicious bake goods, raffle tickets on a beautiful hand-sewn quilt, hand-made bracelets and a bead guess for a $20 gift card to McAllister Place. The Resurrection Angles will also be hosting a Party Lite Candle show at the Church of the Resurrection (20 MacDonald Avenue, Grand Bay-Westfield) on Thursday, September 15th starting at 7:00pm. 20% of sales will be going to the Run for the Cure. Refreshments will be served. For more information on either event please contact Tara Porter at 832-2022. 722

RUN FoR THE CURE TEAM FUNDRAISER

Visitors to the region, arriving via the Saint John Airport, are greeted by friendly, helpful volunteers dressed in cheerful red vests. The Meet & Greet program has proved popular and is indicative of the hospitality available across the region. The program is a hit with arriving passengers, and is a social activity for volunteers. Anyone who is interested in being part of this program is welcome. Volunteers enjoy the social outing, and there is room for adding new people. Volunteers can choose which days of the week suits their schedule and are able to select the time of day they prefer. Expenses for volunteers such as parking, coffee, and red vests are covered by the Airport. Meet & Greeters offer tourism information, answer questions about the region, and hand out small gifts to arriving passengers. Contact Colleen Mitchell, Director of Marketing and Communications at the Saint John Airport, for further information: cmitchell@saintjohnairport.com, 638-5584. 837

CALL FoR MEET & GREET voLUNTEERS AT SJ AIRPoRT

Helping women with cancer - Look Good Feel Better free workshops help women deal with the appearance-related sideeffects of their illness. Find support - lift your spirits - gain confidence! Join us in Saint John the 3rd Monday of every month from 1:303:30 in the Oncology Conference room. Registration required - contact Tina at 648-6885. 807

LooK GooD, FEEL BETTER WoRKSHoPS

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Stepping Stones Fundy would like to invite you to our Open House, which will be held on Thursday, September 22nd (186 Adelaide Street, Saint John North) from 1:00-4:00pm with the official ceremony at 1:30. Please join our staff and tour our Centre to see what we do at Stepping Stones Fundy! Refreshments will be served. We look forward to seeing you there! 623

STEPPING SToNES FUNDY EvENT

CUSO-VSO invites all former donors, staff, volunteers and supporters to the CUSO-VSO Panel & Potluck from 3:007:00pm on Saturday october 1st at the Sackville Curling Club in Sackville NB. For more information contact CUSO-VSO in the Atlantic region at atlanticonnect@cuso-vso.org or call 1-800-676-8411.
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CUSo-vSo REUNIoN

PASAGE Saint John Inc. supports adolescents and children in making responsible choices regarding substance abuse and addiction by providing up-to-date information and education. We provide support to and work with parents, educators and other community agencies in promoting awareness and preventing adolescent addictions. The PASSAGE Saint John Inc summer students are now available to do fun and educational presentations for youth in our community. Please call 642-4035 to book a presentation with them for your group, community centre of youth care program during the summer months. 718

PASAGE SAINT JoHN INC

We wish to invite you to join us at the 3rd annual New Brunswick Heart Centre Foundation Dinner. Last years dinner was sold out so dont miss your chance to attend by booking your tickets with us now. The dinner will take place on Friday, September 16th 6:00pm at the Saint John Trade & Convention Centre with guest speaker Patch Adams, M.D. Patch Adams, M.D. is a nationally known speaker on wellness, laughter and humour as well as on health care and health care systems. To book your tickets ($125/person or $1000/corporate table) please contact 648-6400 (phone); 648-0002 (fax); sjrh.foundation@horizonnb.ca or visit the website at nbheartcentrefoundation.com. Cheques should be made payable to the NB Heart Centre Foundation, PO Box 2100, Saint John NB E2L 4L2. 811

HEART CENTRE FoUNDATIoN DINNER

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This could be your chance to click and win. Have you taken that nearly perfect photo well, send it to us it could be chosen as Ossekeag Publishings Pic of the Month, sponsored 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. The chosen photo will be published in all four publications and the winner for that month will receive a voucher for a Footlong meal deal from participating Subway locations. Check out the contest rules and get snapping: One winner chosen per month; Submissions should be original photos, not composites and without borders; Horizontal orientation preferred; Photos submitted must be in 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 and name of photographer (and 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 - WesTides, Valley Viewer, Hampton Herald and Sussex Herald, 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. Please Note: Photo submissions should be from our local readership areas: our publications cover from the Salisbury area to West Saint John/Grand Bay-Westfield. 821 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

ATTENTIoN AMATEUR PHoToGRAPHERS

NEW T.o.P.S. CHAPTERS

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The 13th annual Rocmaura Gala Dinner & Auction will be held on Saturday, September 24th at the Saint John Trade and Convention Centre. We are pleased to announce that the wardrobe project for Garden Court has been completed. Proceeds from the Gala will go towards Phase II of the project for Hopewell Court. Over forty pieces of artwork will be included in the silent and live auctions as well as a wide selection of crystal, china, silver, jewellery, golf packages and furniture. Viewing begins at 5:00pm with Auctioneer Tim Isaac. Donations of items for the auction are still being accepted. For tickets or information, call Rocmaura Foundation Inc. at 643-7090. 625

RoCMAURAS 13TH GALA DINNER & AUCTIoN

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. The next Kitchen Party will be held on September 9th. For more information please contact: Sylvia 386-4601 or 763-3393; Fraser - 763-2559. 843

KITCHEN PARTIES

Free classes in Math & English, lower levels up to GED. Small classes, mornings or afternoons, Monday-Friday. Start at your own skill level, work at your own pace. The program will take place at the Carleton Community Centre. Call Jim Burns for more info at 658- 2815. 610

CoMMUNITY ADULT LEARNING PRoGRAM

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Seaside Lawn Bowling Club recently held its annual Past Members Memorial competition. The 2011 champions are the team of skip Joyce Graham, Mate Barb Piers, second Tom Owens and lead Helga Borsic. The runner-up team consisted of skip Phyllis Finkle, mate Fran Meehan, second Cynthia Buckle and lead Mary Fulton. Further information on lawn bowling may be found at www. seasidelawnbowlingclub.com. 630

SEASIDE LAWN BoWLING CLUB NEWS

2011 Past Members Champs team. Sea Belles Chorus, a member of Harmony, Inc. for 42 years, is a 45 voice womens A Cappella chorus under the direction of Janet Kidd. Chorus members share their love of singing by entertaining at community and charitable events, as well as competing at local, atlantic and international competitions. If you find yourself singing while in the shower, driving to school, work or activities, working in your office or listening to music, Sea Belles Chorus will help you find your voice. All women and girls over 14 years are invited to become members. No previous musical experience is necessary - just a love of singing and an interest in sharing fellowship with other women. Vocal training as a chorus member, as well as free coaching sessions and workshops explores your musical potential and expands your horizons. Still not sure if barbershop singing is for you? Why not come, listen, and participate in a chorus practice any Tuesday evening at 7:00pm at Forest Hills School on Glengary Drive, beginning Tuesday, September 6th - come share your voice and experience the fun of A Cappella singing! New members always welcome. For more information, contact Heather Devlin at 672-0681. Sea Belles will be holding a Book/DVD/VHS/CD and Bake sale at 40 Loch Lomond Road (Kanes Korner Convenience) on Saturday, September 24th from 10:00am-4:00pm. There will be something for everyone including childrens books and Workshop magazines. Funds raised will assist in promotion of future Sea Belles events. For more information check out the Sea Belles website www.seabelles.ca or visit us on Facebook. 627

SEA BELLES CHoRUS NEWS

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Indoor plumbing is a wonderful thing that we generally never think about . . . until it doesnt work. I vividly remember as a child using the outhouse at my grandparents farmhouse. It was a novelty and an adventure in the summer, less desirable in winter. And of course there was the summer the hornets claimed it for their own! Something one is unlikely to encounter with indoor plumbing. We (well, mostly Michael) were recently assisting one of our daughters who is in the midst of a kitchen renovation. The final task for the day was to remove the lower cabinetry in preparation for the arrival of the new ones. Although the cupboards werent much to look at, it turned out they were VERY sturdily constructed. After Michael had pooh-poohed the suggestion it might be necessary to just whack them apart with the hammer (I think the comment was something like How crude), the solution eventually came down to lets just whack them apart with the hammer, and he embraced it with great enthusiasm. The last piece to go was the section where the sink had been housed. The water valve below the sink had been shut of course, but in the gleeful dismantling of the cupboards an old joint was broken and water began to spew. Our daughter was quick to head to the basement and shut off the water for the entire building until repairs could be made. Which unfortunately took another two hours with trips to three hardware stores to assemble everything required. Done. The next day we were at my mothers for a family supper and it was noted that her pump was struggling; diagnosis, waterlogged. So after supper, gallant as always, Michael heads to the basement to drain it down. Now this is not a new experience, it is something he has done multiple times, but never with as much pizzazz as this time. There seemed to be some difficulty when it came time to restart the pump and Michael requested a little water be dipped from the toilet tank so he could prime the pump as the pressure was not coming up. As I set out to get the water, Michael commenced to unscrew the top of the pump to add the water. And immediately had a geyser to rival Old Faithful! He not only had water gushing up at him from the pump (obviously the pump pressure was just fine), but the water hit the ceiling and was also cascading back down on him from the top, as he valiantly tried to locate the right circuit breaker to shut off the power while totally blinded by gushing water. And the rest of us were absolutely no help as we were laughing far too hard to be able to function. Mike did of course successfully complete restarting the pump, my mother had her water back and the basement did eventually dry out. Meanwhile I am fearful of Michaels next plumbing adventure, since they seem to be escalating. Do I hear a drip? 801

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