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With thousands of readers, there has to be at least two people who are interested in tractor articles. So I need just one person besides myself and we are good to go!! The workhorse of my small tractor fleet, is my second oldest, but at 32 years old, it is still going strong and is my go-to tractor for the heavy work. Its the one that ventures off of the woods road to blaze new trails and to haul out wood. It is also the only tractor that has the space to carry the many items needed for the hard jobs. My chainsaw sits in a case out on one rear fender, while an axe sits inside the cabin beside my seat. Outside on the loader, I have a bracket to hold my peavey for moving logs or trees around if needed. Until I find a logging winch or wench, I have a 20 plus foot hunk of chain hanging off brackets on the other side of the loader. Also hanging off the loader are lopping shears for trimming branches (instead of using chainsaw), a two-ton manual winch for hauling me (hopefully) out of places I shouldnt have been, and a shovel (for self burial if nothing else works)!! Inside the cab, I have a hard hat with face shield, that I should use but never do, two or three pairs of gloves, a small maul-like hammer (protection from coyotes and angry wife), numerous bolts and pins, tools and a fairly short eight foot chain, along with gas and chain oil for my chainsaw. The tractor started out life weighing a little over 4,000 lbs but now weighs somewhere in the vicinity of 120,000 lbs and can barely move (just kidding)!! It is amazing, when I think about it. With all of the problems in the world both near and far, why would I write about a tractor?? Well for one thing, tractors arent depressing!! One of the great things about our publications is that with possibly a rare exception, all of the news is positive. And believe me, that can be very hard to find today. While there is nothing wrong with getting the real news on life, a continuous barrage of bad news is depressing and so people begin to feel hopeless about the future and that there is nothing that can be done. Fortunately, our publications are just loaded with people and organizations being very busy trying to solve at least some of the worlds problems and believe me, that is a good thing. Change almost never occurs out of depression, but rather hope and inspiration. 800
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Card game on Thursdays and with Seniors Dance on Fridays is done for the summer and will ANGELINA CYR resume in the fall. FREE TRIAL Zumba Fitness Saturdays Bingo last card ALL WELCOME 16+ will be on Saturday, June 23rd Join us Tuesday, July 3 restarting in September. and Thursday, July 5 Activities are all held at 6:30pm @ SJ vOLUNTEER CENTRE NOON NUggET Assumption Centre, Chapel Carleton Community Center Time Management: Tug of War - Work/Life balance, can they Street West. For more Bring a mat or towel both be Winners You will learn Tips, Tricks and Best Practices information call 672-7691. 701 for abdominal workout! for self-discovery on achieving Work Life Balance with Contact Angelina at 214-0466 facilitator Steven Crawford, who has worked the last 12 years for more information with a contact center here in Saint John. This Noon Nugget to be held on Wednesday, June 20th and will be the last until September. Noon Nugget events are held at the Saint John Volunteer Centre, 66 Waterloo Street, Training Room Suite 224. To pre-register call 658-1555 or email training@nb.aibn.com. Registration: 11:30-11:50am, Workshop: 12:00noon to 1:00pm. Fee: $15/members & $20/non-members. Failure to notify of cancellation two days prior to Workshop will result in the fee being invoiced. All Education Programs are sponsored by the United Way of Telecommunications Site Greater Saint John. 906 Bell Mobility, Inc. in accordance with its obligations under the Radiocommunications Act and Industry Canada procedure CPC-2- 0-03 SUMMER DAY CAMPS (2008) hereby notifies the residents in the vicinity of Milford Road, The Saint John Y is once again hosting Summer Day Camp Saint John of its intention to develop a Telecommunications Site Programs at the west side location, in the Church of the Good consisting of: Shepherd. This year, we are pleased to offer a variety of Junior a 50 metre self support and Senior Adventure Camps, along with numerous Specialty an equipment shelter Camps, such as Mystery Camp, Rockstar Camp and All Star and perimeter fencing Sports just to name a few! Located on the property located at 248 Milford Road. Camp activities offer a wide range of opportunity for individual The site is in back of property approximately 330 feet from Milford growth, creating new friendships and exploring the community Road. in a whole new way. Our programming includes out-trips, theme days and beach excursions. Our centre operates from Site Reference: J 1312 Milford 7.30am-5.30pm. We have government subsidies available. ANY PERSON may make a written submission to the individual listed below Call 646-2111now for registration information. 718 by July 4, 2012 with respect to this matter.

Bring your instruments for lots of fiddling, singing and fun to Kitchen Parties at the Frances Smith Memorial Hall, Long Reach (Rte 845 Kingston Peninsula). Light refreshments will be served and admission is $5 at the door goes to church and hall repairs. Dates for the summer 2012 Kitchen Parties: 7:00pm, Fridays June 29th, July 13th, 27th; August 10th 24th; September 7th. For more information contact Sylvia at 386-4601, 763-3393 or Fraser at 763-2559. 818

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Friday, June 22nd 7:00pm, Movie Night featuring Rio. A donation of $3 to the Community Centre would be greatly appreciated and there will be a canteen open with drinks and snacks available. Ages Kindergarten to Grade 5. Seniors Card Night will resume at the Centre, starting Monday, June 25th at 7:00pm. Admission $4. The Milford Memorial Community Centre is available to be rented for your upcoming functions, such as birthday, retirement and anniversary parties, as well as weddings, fundraisers and more. For more information please call the Centre at 672-2400.
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The Fr. Thomas Beck Lancaster Council 8094, Knights of Columbus are sponsoring nonsmoking Dabber Mini-bingo at the Msgr. Osborne Family Centre (basement of St. Rose School), Manawagonish Road, Saint John West on Tuesdays, at 6:30pm. Admission - non-perishable food item, 50 cents for three face card. 703

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The annual Camp Gagetown Picnic will be held in New Jerusalem on Sunday, July 8th. Bring a lawn chair and a picnic lunch. Everyone welcome. For more information call 832-4520.
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Ladies Volleyball League plays at the Carlton Community Centre on Sundays from 3:00-9:00pm (one hour play), for ages 18 and up. For more information contact Jennifer LeBlanc at 755-9081. 606

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The Friendly Quilters are sponsoring a Strawberry Supper at the James H. Williams Community Hall Inc, Crystal Beach on Saturday, July 14th from 4:30-6:30pm. The cost for the salad plate and strawberry shortcake supper is $10/adults, $5/ children 5-12 years and pre-schoolers eat for free. Take-out will be available. 820

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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! 715

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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. For Club information please contact 757-8787 or visit the website at grandbaywestfieldatvriders.ca. New members always welcome. 724

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Yes, it is that time already! Ten years have gone by and the Hampton High School Grad Class Committee of 2002 would like to invite all graduates from that year to our 10 year reunion to be held on Saturday, June 23rd. Bring your family to our BBQ and games at the Town Square in the afternoon (tentatively 1:00-3:00pm) and then come to an evening of reminiscing at Thandis, 33 Canterbury Street in Saint John, at 7:00pm. It will be a great night of sharing memories and catching up with our old classmates from HHS. Please RSVP to jill_ganong1@hotmail.com by June 9th, so we can get accurate numbers and check out our Facebook page for updates at HHS Class of 2002. Cant wait to see everyone! 813

HHS 2002 CLASS REUNION

The Saint John Vocational School Class of 62 will be celebrating its 50 Year Reunion on Saturday, July 21st. It is imperative that you get those registration forms filled out and returned by June 22nd. If you attended Voc during the years 1961-1963 we would be delighted to have you join us. Please contact Tom Sully at 693-3657 or wsully@nb.sympatico.ca. You may also check the school web site: sjvshvhsalumni.hvbrview. com and follow the prompts (SJVS-Reunions-Class of 19622012) for more information. The school has an elevator if you find stairs a bit daunting. There may be other Reunions, but there will only be one 50th for the Class of 62. 825

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Mark your calendar to celebrate Canada Day on the Belleisle at Hatfield Point a day early (for this year) on Saturday, June 30th. The day will begin with breakfast (8:00-11:00am, $6/adults $3/children 1 & under) & Yard Sale (8:00am-12:00noon) and the annual parade which starts from BRHS at 10:30am. Other events for the day include: childrens games, art, quilt & fancywork displays, carpentry competition, cake auction and musical entertainment. In honour of the Queens Jubilee Year a Royal Tea with a Queen will also take place and you wont want to miss the 2nd annual Lawn Mower Races. A day of celebration always includes a cake cutting ceremony and hotdogs/hamburgers will be available for those who need a snack or a cup of hot coffee and a donut in support of MAD@ poverty. The evening will begin with the popular cemetery stories and the finale of the day will be the fireworks from the wharf. Additional participants are always welcome for the parade and anyone who would have quilts and/or handiwork they would like to display can contact 485-2514. If individuals or businesses would like to donate items for the Silent Auction it would be greatly appreciated. All proceeds from the auction go to defraying the costs of the days events. A few events are yet to be finalized, so watch for further information. 834 The Sussex Vale District Womens Institute is sponsoring the annual Covered Bridge Tea on Wednesday, July 4th at the Salmon River Covered Bridge (past Four Corners on Rte 890). There will be two sittings 1:30-2:30 and 3:00-4:00pm. Cost for the tea is $7. For tickets or more information please call 433-5741. 830

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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 Come and view the prize-winning student exhibits from across the province, at the Courthouse Museum in the historic village of Gagetown. Special public events include a welcoming reception on Front Street on Friday, June 22nd at 7:00pm and a visit by Lieutenant Governor Graydon Nicholas on Sunday, June 24th at 11:00am. There will be many other free activities in the village over the weekend. For information call Queens County Heritage at 488-2483 or email: info@queenscountyheritage.com and follow us on FaceBook. 812

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The second annual Marsh Creek Eco-Challenge will be hosted by ACAP Saint John and Irving Oil Ltd. on the morning of Saturday, June 23rd. The event will see up to 180 competitors run, hike, canoe and bike through an array of landscapes and scenery ranging from lush forests to highly commercialized streetscapes to clear blue lakes. This team-based adventure race provides a unique opportunity for friends, sporting groups or corporations to challenge themselves and others in a truly one-of-a-kind setting. For more information on this event, visit: acapsj.com or contact Tim Vickers at 652-2227. 610

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The 9th Annual Dr. David Stephen Memorial Motorcycle Run, hosted by Quispamsis Freedom Riders, will be held on Saturday, June 23rd (rain date if necessary Sunday, June 24th). Registration ($25/hand) will be held at the Ken Val Co-op. 827

MEMORIAL MOTORCYCLE RUN

The Kennebecasis Valley High School Class of 82 will be holding their 30th Reunion on Saturday, July 7th 7:00pm at the Bill McGuire Centre in Rothesay. Tickets are available at: Kredls Market, Hampton; Freaky Lunchbox, Saint John; Cochrans Country Market, Rothesay or send cheque c/o MaryJane Banks, PO Box 4415 Rothesay, NB E2E 5X8 (make cheques payable to KVHS Class of 1982). For more info join Facebook Kennebecasis Valley High School Class of 82 or email kvhs82@gmail.com. 814

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Attention Former student s and teachers - a reunion of the Penobsquis School will be held on Saturday, July 21st at the Penobsquis Community Centre (former schoolhouse). To help finalize our plans, please inform us if you plan to attend. Registration fee is $15/student or $25/family. There will be a light lunch at noon, salad and strawberry shortcake will be served at 4:30pm. Bring a lawn chair. Please contact Pat (Sear) Ferris, 7 Chessvale Close, Sussex E4E 5X6; phone 433-5036; email wpbferris@yahoo.ca; 506-8771881, email carol_long56@hotmail.com. In conjunction with the above, the Kings County Historical & Archival Society will hold their Heritage Day at the Penobsquis Fire Hall on Sunday, July 22nd from 2:00-4:00pm. Genealogists will be on hand to help research your Penobsquis and Upper Sussex roots; followed by a ghost walk in the Cardwell and Pioneer cemeteries. 824

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We have enjoyed perfect weather for gardening this spring with abundant rain that has made transplanting an absolute breeze, the plants changed locations without missing a beat, it was so perfect that I moved things that were actually blooming and they continued to thrive. Along with all the masses of blooms, (as is the case with most of lifes privileges), comes a measure of responsibility, if one is hoping to take advantage of these blessings a little care can extend the blooming period. Most perennials have a limited time for blooming but a few tricks can keep them going for their whole bloom expectancy. Iris, particularly the German Bearded type, will be far more productive if the spent blossoms are carefully removed allowing for the second bud that is joined to it to mature; if the spent bloom is left on the stem, particularly in the wet weather, it can rot the bud; by resting the index finger below the blossom and sliding the thumb between it and the bud, the old bloom can be snapped off, taking the seed pod with it and the bud will blossom. Dead heading is really the most important job that we can do from now until summers end, peonies will have broken forth in all their splendor and once the first blossoms begin to shed their petals its time to cut them off just above the smaller buds that have formed and you will have a whole new flower production. Admittedly these will be slightly smaller than the first burst of colour, but it prolongs their blooming time by another couple of weeks. Once all the buds have bloomed it is wise to trim the plants back, the foliage is quite attractive and as the season progresses will turn beautiful shades of crimson. Annuals are quite another matter and this is where the deadheading really pays dividends. Mother Natures whole purpose for these stalwarts of the flowerbeds is that they produce seed, which will insure the continuation of the species. By cutting off the spent blooms before they can produce seed, the plant is forced into producing flowers until the mission is accomplished. This is great good news for us and in most cases the yield just gets bigger and better with continuous blooming until the fall frost have their unwelcome way with them. Theres a great selection of hardy roses on the market and it is well to read the labels, some just bloom once, over a period of a week or two whilst others are repeat bloomers and will bloom fairly consistently until the first heavy frost, toward the end of their production its nice to allow the rose hips to form, you might find some seedlings emerging and they will certainly provide welcome food for the bids during the winter. Dead heading the re-bloomers is important for the very reasons mentioned above regarding annuals. So, as you wander forth with your morning coffee, appreciating all the beauty that surrounds you, keep an eye out for those gems that need this type of attention and offer a song of praise for the blessings of each bloom. 805

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On Sunday, June 24th Harbour Con-Fusion, Inc. will be hosting a Superhero Shindig at Rockwood Park, First Arch, from 11:00am-2:00pm. The committee members will be present in full costume, comprised of various types of colorful characters, and will be selling barbecued goodies and refreshments with proceeds being donated to the Animal Rescue League. The event is open to the public, and all attendees are welcome to come dressed in their favorite costume and bring along a picnic dish of their choice to share (though neither is a requirement to attend). There will also be on-site face painting available for children, as well as many fun games and activities for everyone to take part in. Harbour Con-Fusion, Inc. is a local non-profit organization, currently planning to hold a family-friendly multi-genre comicon convention of all things nerdy at the Holiday Inn Express, Saint John on July 28th & 29th. This event will be the first of its kind in the city, with proceeds being donated to the Animal Rescue League. 601 Come out and help us celebrate Canada Day! Please come join in on the fun, Sunday, July 1st at the Public Landing Wharf. There will be something for everyone - starting with a yard sale from 8:00am-2:00pm, followed by bingo from 3:00-5:00pm. We will have face & nail painting for the kids, along with a Treasure Hunt. There will also be having a BBQ starting at 11:00am and the grand finale - fireworks over the river at 10:00pm. Tables for the yard sale are $10. If interested in renting a table, call Bonnie at 757-8793. 722 A Strawberry Festival will be held at the Bloomfield Hall on Thursday, July 5th from 4:30-6:30pm. The menu will include: potato salad, ham, coleslaw, tomatoes, cucumber, eggs, pickles, rolls, brown bread, strawberries & cream and squares. Cost for the meal is $10/adults, $4/children 6-12 and children under 6 eat for free. 826

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July 1st is a day of celebration across Canada. That's because the rst of July marks the day the British colonies in North America joined with a province of the British Empire to form the nation of Canada. O cially recognized as its own country on July 1st, 1867, Canada celebrates Canada Day in ways that are very similar to how their neighbor to the south celebrates its own independence on July 4. Like their fellow North Americans in the United States, who celebrate their independence from Great Britain annually on July 4, Canadians typically prefer to celebrate Canada Day with a backyard barbecue attended by family and friends. Parades, carnivals and festivals are popular as well. But the two countries' Independence Days aren't entirely similar. In fact, unlike in the United States, the British Parliament maintained limited political control over the Canadians for quite some time after the colonies of Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and the Province of Canada became the country known today as Canada. That political control gradually subsided over the years, until its last vestiges were surrendered in 1982. That year was also the year the holiday was o cially renamed Canada Day. Until then, it had been known as Dominion Day. Canada Day is also celebrated outside Canada's borders. Annual celebrations are held at Trafalgar Square in London, and the city of Detroit in Michigan has joined Windsor, Ontario, for more than 50 years in a joint celebration of both the United States' and Canada's independence in an event known as the International Freedom Festival. A joint celebration also occurs in the cities of Fort Erie, Ontario and Bu alo, New York.
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The 24th Annual Ys Mens Golf Tournament was recently held at the Westfield Golf and Country Club. $6,500 was raised and will be used to give children the opportunity to attend the Ys Camp Glenburn this summer. Camp Glenburn is the only Y residential camp in the province and the Ys Men have been raising funds to help children attend the camp for 24 years. 719

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KidSing Entertainment Inc will be holding summer camp. The final two weeks will be in Millidgeville at St. John the Baptist Church. Camps start on July 9th and run until August 17th. Please contact KidSing for further information at: 847-3363, visist the Website at kindsing.ca; follow on Twitter -@Kidsingschool or like us on Facebook at KidSing Etertainment Inc. 720 The Hospice Sunflower Luncheon will be held on Wednesday, June 27th at the Saint John Trade & Convention Centre from 11:45am-1:15pm. The guest speaker for the luncheon will be David Ganong, Executive Chairman, Ganong Brothers. Tickets ($55/person) to reserve your seat are available by calling Hospice at 632-5593. 925 The Annual General Meeting for Hestia House will be held on Tuesday, June 19th 6:00pm at the Saint John Arts Centre. Members of the public are welcome to attend. 607

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The organizing committee of the Grand Bay-Westfield Relay For Life would like to thank all those who supported the 2012 event on June 8th. 13 teams made it a night to remember, helping to raise more than $58,000 for the Canadian Cancer Society. 57 cancer survivors walked proudly around the track during the Survivors Victory Lap, reminding us all of the reason we Relay to raise funds for cancer research so that we can continue to make progress against this disease. In addition, hundreds of luminaries lit up the track at dusk as participants honoured those who have battled cancer as well as those who have lost their lives to this disease. Thank you once again for joining us at the 2012 Relay For Life to celebrate survivors, remember loved ones touched by cancer and fight back against this disease. We look forward to your support in 2013. 723

RELAY FOR LIFE THANK YOU

Kyla Lingley from Grand Bay-Westfield, now living in London England, has been touring Britain and raising money for Breakthrough for Breast Cancer. Currently Kyla has been able to raise 13,500 ($21,533 approx Canadian dollars). Kayla plans to continue singing across Britain until Christmas as she tries to raise as much money for breast cancer research as possible. For more information on Kayla: kylalingley.com. 721

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Singles & Friends will be hosting a dance on Saturday, June 30th at Branch #2 Legion, Ludlow St W, Saint John. Doors open at 8:30 and music starts at 9:00pm. Open to anyone over the age of 19. Admission is $5/members and $7/non-members. Phone 696-1914 or e-mail singles696-1914@live.ca for more info. 831

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GRADUATION 2012

Pomp and Circumstance

When asked to list renowned classical composers, Mozart or Beethoven may come to mind. Many people may not think to mention Edward Elgar. But there's an excellent chance thousands of people are very familiar with the most famous work by Elgar. "Pomp and Circumstance" is undoubtedly Elgar's biggest claim to fame. It has become the standard to which many soon-to-be graduates proceed into their graduation ceremonies, both in high school and college. As such, it has become one of the most recognized concert marches. The song -- the trio section of the first march in a series written by Elgar -- was not written with the intention of being a graduation processional. Elgar built up his reputation as a composer of works for great choral festivals throughout England. In 1901, Elgar began composing five marches that would be named "Pomp and Circumstance Marches." He is perhaps best known for the first of the marches, which went on to be simply named, "Pomp and Circumstance," or "The Graduation March." Since 1905, it has been use at virtually all high school and university graduations in America. The first time "Pomp and Circumstance" was played in a graduation setting was when Elgar received an honorary Doctorate from Yale University in 1905. At the end of the ceremony, the march was performed as recessional music. It was so well received that it was soon expected to be played during graduation ceremonies at many other prominent schools. Today it is rare to hear "The Graduation March" played outside of commencement ceremonies. Many graduates have fond memories of hearing "Pomp and Circumstance" at their school commencement, even remembering the exact moment they received their degrees. For those attending a graduation ceremony in the near future, expect to hear this powerful march.

Way to go, 2012 Grads! Follow your Dreams.

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Millidgeville North High School Graduation Classes of 19711974 inclusive are invited to attend a Social. Exclusive to graduates on Saturday, June 23rd from 7:00pm until close at Legends (3 Mile) East Saint John. No cover charge, casual. This is a one-night event. Please come and reconnect with your classmates. Check out our Face book Group - MNHS 71-74 Social. Planning has started for a BIG 71-74 reunion for 2013 to accommodate those grads who live away and require extensive travel plans. 802

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Villa Madonna Retreat House will be holding a Salmon Dinner on Canada Day - (please note date correction) Sunday, July 1st with three sittings, 4:00, 4:45 and 5:30pm, with entertainment by Debbie Harrity. Adult tickets are $20, childrens tickets 10 & under $5 (chicken fingers). For more information or for tickets, please call the Villa at 8495125. 816

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Annual Strawberry Festival will be held on Tuesday, July 10th from 4:00-6:30pm at the Hampton United Church. The menu will include: potato salad, coleslaw, marinated carrots, salad, ham, brown bread, homemade rolls and a scrumptious strawberry shortcake made with homemade biscuits. Price is $10/adults; $4/children 612 years of age; children 5 and under eat for free. 809

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If you ever attended Havelock High School (Grade 9 to grade 12) even if only for a short time; or if you ever taught there, from the time the school began until these grades were transferred to Petitcodiac, then you are invited. Come on Friday, June Registration 29th. is at 3:00pm at the school. $10 fee per person will cover refreshments etc. This reunion is in conjunction with Havelock Homecoming Celebrations on Saturday, June 30th to celebrate 200th anniversary of the first settlers to Butternut Ridge. 837

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This series of community explorations began in 1978 under sponsorship of the Saint John Recreation Department and led by David Goss since 1996. This year, all the walks, with one exception, are sponsored and are free. Walkers should be comfortable doing a 1.5 hour, 2-3 km stroll and come prepared for cold or wet conditions as it is not always possible to have a rain date, or to predict the weather accurately. All walkers participate at their own risk. The walk will be held the next night if it is raining at 6:00pm on the scheduled date. Call 672-8601 for recorded message if in doubt or for program questions, or use gosswalk@nbnet.nb.ca. Up-coming free Walks n Talks: Tuesday, June 19th - 7:00p.m, meet at Tilley Square, Market Place. Since the 30s a story of a codfish carrying ghost of Saint John West has been shared by residents of the area, and written up by collectors of ghost stories across Canada. Tuesday, June 26th - 7:00pm, Wolastaq Park Statue Adventures meet at first picnic shelter, Wolastaq Park, Lancaster Avenue. The stories of the Deveau statues will be shared using a puzzle format, also, we will be delving into the mystery of the Reversing Falls UgWug in song, story and craftwork. Be sure to bring a mug for hot chocolate. Sunday, July 1st - 1.00pm, Walk to Honour the two Fathers of Confederation buried in Fernhill Cemetery. Held since 1967, this walk includes a short flag planting ceremony with commentary, followed by an exploratory cemetery walk with a visit to two prolific poets buried there. Follow the Canada flags from Westmorland Road. Sunday, July 1st - 3:30pm, Woodsy Tricks and Tales; meet at the front entrance to the qplex (Quispamsis). Participants will enjoy a walk through a nearby trail, where David Goss will share the best stories and stunts gathered during his 50+ years of hiking with kids. For more information visit www.quispamsis.ca Sunday, July 1st - 8:00pm, Ghostly Gallivant - Pirates and Privateers - come about 7:50 to the lighthouse between Market Square and the Hilton Hotel to pick up directions to find 8 ghosts in the downtown, then visit them as they share their ghostly encounters theyve had in town and out to sea. Tuesday, July 3rd - 7:00pm, Bi-Ways and Highways as seen by Frank Hatheway - Rockwood Park Interpretation Centre - in a walk around Lily Lake we will share some of Hatheways 1920 thoughts on the Maritimes natural environment and folklore. We end with a tour of the Frank and Ella Hatheway Labour. 602 St. Josephs Parish holds Bingo every Thursday 6:45pm at the HOPE Centre (4347 Loch Lomond Road). Jackpot $1000 in 49 numbers or less. 939

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MUSINGS
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CLOSE ENCOUNTERS OF THE BUZZINg KIND!
One of the things I miss from my old house is the lilac hedge that ran the width of the front lawn. The hedge was there for likely ten years before it finally had a single bloom, but once it got started it was thereafter spectacular. I do have four lilacs planted at the new house, one white, two purple and one French, but none have gotten big enough to bloom. We also have an immature hedge along the parking lot at the office, which has now gotten established enough to have a few blooms on it. One of the lovely warm sunny days at the beginning of June I sauntered over to smell the roses . . . err lilacs. Ahhhh . . . heavenly. I did not get too close as I was wearing dress sandals and a long sweeping skirt, but with lilacs you do not need your nose buried in the blooms to enjoy the scent! It was the end of the work day, so I was heading for my car to go home, but took time to chat for a few minutes with a co-worker in the parking lot. Hopped into the car and tossed my bags on the passenger seat, and suddenly felt an OUCH! And another OUCH. Something was stabbing me in the upper thigh! And it was buzzing! This is not good! Out of the car! Off comes the blazer, shake out the shirt in case it is traveling upwards, still buzzing. Shake the lovely long floral skirt . . . louder buzzing. He (of course its a he) is under the skirt somewhere! Shaking it wasnt getting me anyway. Please recall I am standing in the parking lot of our office property in Hampton. Dropping my drawers . . . err skirt . . . is likely to net me an arrest for indecent exposure. I boot it to the office to encounter a co-worker of the male persuasion just packing up to go. He was unceremoniously pushed out the door with a Get out! I need to strip! and the door locked behind him. Off with the skirt, off with the slip . . . the buzzing is now on the floor, obviously in the folds of the skirt. Since I was down to my skivvies by then, it is fortunate there was another co-worker present (female) who carefully bundled the skirt and hornet outdoors and shook him loose. Whew . . . When you go in search of honey you must expect to be stung by bees. ~ Joseph Joubert. 801

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