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As I am writing this, the weather is cooperating for a nicely controlled reduction in snow... cool nights and above freezing day times. I am continuing to work around the outside of the house doing snow removal with either the front loader on the tractor or my snowblower. I am quite particular, however, when I use the blower after two encounters with hidden “treasures”. The first was a grader blade that broke a shear bolt. The second time, however, was an old logging trailer which broke two shear bolts and snapped the weld on one end of the auger. Lesson one: Distorting half inch steel is easy. Lesson two: Getting half inch steel back in the right location is downright troublesome. After several efforts failed miserably, an old scissor jack, left over from a 1990 pickup, allowed me to push the auger away from the side of the blower. So I jacked it past where I wanted it and left it for an hour. Releasing the pressure I found that it was just about in the right horizontal position but nearly two inches away from the spot where it had to be welded. Using the scissor jack to lift the auger from below just caused the whole 600 lb. blower to lift without budging the auger position. A bunch of head scratching later, I retrieve an old bumper jack. Don’t know where it came from, but I bet that I have hung onto it for over 30 years without ever using it even once. Balance jack on top of auger blade and

hook the lift lever under the top cross plate of the blower. Work the jack with a 16” tire iron and with the tire iron bowing very noticeably, I get it into the proper position. A quick weld and lo and behold!! A few days later, I was continuing my battle against snow and ice. The melting was progressing well but not draining away. So... acquiring several instruments of destruction I began chipping and scraping a pathway from where the water was to where I wanted it to go. After an hour or two a very nice array of channels was carved across the driveway, with a very fine flow of water cascading downhill away from house and yard. All of a sudden the grand-granddaughter came out of her house to join me. Thirty minutes of water play later, she exclaimed that her memory of this would last a long time. She even said it with a straight face. I have also known this 9-year old kid to sometimes have a touch of the blarney. I certainly hope that she does have a great memory of Kid and Grumpy water play. 0001

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THE REAL CREAM

get the the stiffness you are looking for, place the bowl in the fridge right away. Now for the sweetness. If I was making 250ml of whipping cream, I would start the process, same as above. When the cream begins to stiffen, add 1 teaspoon of icing sugar and 1/2 a teaspoon of vanilla. Continue to beat your cream until the required consistency. This is a traditional flavour and is all natural. So what is the correct consistency you ask? That depends on the application but for the most part, it is at the point that the cream sticks on a spoon that you can turn upside down and it will not fall of change shape. If you don’t whip the cream enough, it will eventually fall and return back to liquid and if you beat it too much you will have made butter. You can always re-beat if it is not stiff enough, but if you make butter, continue to beat the cream until the water begins to separate from the fats, place it in a mold and enjoy your home made sweet butter. Don’t just throw it out, it will be the best butter you have ever had - all natural. 0040

Colin Sifton here again from Holly’s Restaurant and Catering with another answer to your question. This week I was asked about whipped cream. What are the benefits in using real over the cool whip or canned whipped cream? Well as I always say, real is always better than fake. Have you ever looked at what the ingredients are in the fake whipped cream? Well it is not cream, it is oil. Three or four kinds of oil mixed with chemicals, stabilizers and flavouring. Yum, that sounds great! This is one of those things people buy because it is easy. That is the only benefit but what are the long term effects? I am not a doctor, but from the ingredients, all I can tell you is that you will be well preserved. Now why not make real whipped cream? Is it because you prefer the sweet taste? I can help with that. Is it getting thick enough and not runny? I can help with that. Is it the mess it may make? Sorry, can’t help with that. Secret to making good whipped cream is temperature. Often people pull a bowl out of the cupboard, add the cream from the fridge and start beating. This will work but will take longer and it will not stay as thick as you want. I always put a stainless steel bowl and the cream I am about to whip in the freezer for about 20 minutes. I use a whisk but beaters are just as good. The science behind whipping cream is that we are incorporating air into the cream, causing it to stiffen. Once you

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An Open Letter To Volunteers,Whether you volunteer every week, once a month, or once a year, we off er you our sincere thanks for all of the hours you spend helping the people around you. Volunteers are at the heart of our communities. Every hour you give matters. Whether you’re sitting at a table and collecting donations for the Royal Canadian Legion & our veterans, or leading a Girl Guide troop on a nature hike through the woods. You are giving your community more than just

your time, you are helping those around you.

Every year volunteers donate millions of hours for countless causes throughout our community, our province, and our country. Each one giving selfl essly of themselves, helping to create a better world for those around them. Foodbank workers who help quiet grumbling stomachs. Troop leaders who help children create memories that will last a lifetime. Coaching hockey, picking up litter, organizing fundraising events, visiting the sick or elderly, teaching a class - there are so many ways to volunteer and the list could go on and on. We thank everyone of you.

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Organizations, individuals, local businesses, faith groups and employees have made a great difference in the lives and learning experiences of the students across Anglophone South School District. We are very grateful for their commitment and dedication.

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We would like to take this opportunity to thank our volunteers!

For the past fi ft een years at Ossekeag Publishing we’ve printed community magazines fi lled with community news. We’ve been a hub of what was happening in each of our readership communities, providing info on the local strawberry suppers, when & where the next fundraiser yard sale event will be and what local school is putting on a Spring Drama; information provided by volunteers.

But volunteers do so much more. Th ey are the beating hearts of the community, the ones who make it all possible. Without them our pages would be empty, and our communities would be diff erent places to live. So to each and every one of you who has volunteered we thank you from the bottom of our hearts. We’ve been awestruck by how much is brought into a community by people who go out and try, who go out and help, and who go out and serve. You are appreciated and noticed.

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Sharon MillS wearing the bracelet

At the recent For the Love of Chocolate event held at the Saint John Trade & Convention Centre, our very own nurse practitioner, Lisa Guidry was the lucky winner of the Chocolate Diamond Bracelet which was generously donated by W. Smith & Co. Fine Jewellers. Lisa was very surprised and from the very moment she won it, knew what she had to do… many of the residents had purchased tickets in hopes of winning the bracelet themselves. Lisa brought the bracelet with her to work the next day and chooses a different resident every couple of days to wear the bracelet. None of the women nor any of the staff know who she’ll pick next. Most of the residents are timid and surprised at first due to the value of the bracelet. After reassurance from Lisa, the ladies are thrilled. Letting the women have a day with the bracelet is about so much more than a piece of jewelry, Guidry said. It helps them open up and lets them show off a bit. It also brings some glamour back into their lives. “It’s incredible. It gives

them something to chat about, call their family about, and share with the other ladies at their lunch table, etc.

“It makes them feel like a Queen for the Day”. The residents’ faces light up when they wear it. At Kennebec Manor, we have adopted the Eden Philosophy where everyday we try to eliminate Loneliness, Boredom and Helplessness. We want to thank everyone in our community for supporting our elders and especially our event For the Love of Chocolate. We were able to raise over $23,500 to support Quality of Life initiatives at both Kennebec Manor and Kings Way Care Centre. 0027

LADIES VOLLEYBALL

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. G040

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Community Room Rental - The Library as a spacious room, available offering tables, chairs and limited kitchen facilities. For more information: [email protected] or phone 643-7260. 0019

Lancaster Mall, 621 Fairville Blvd, 643-7260 Hours: Tuesday, Friday & Saturday 10:00am–5:00pm; Wednesday & Thursday 10:00am-8:30pm; Sunday & Monday - closed.Children’s Programs:Thursdays: 10:15am, Time for Tots drop-in for ages 18-36 months; 11:00am, Story Time drop-in for all ages; Please sign up for the next session of Babies in the Library (April 16, 23 & 30) at 12:30pm; Homework Help for elementary school students, 5:30-7:30pm, contact the Library to pre-register.Saturday, April 18 - 10:00am-4:00pm, LEGOTM.Saturday, April 25 - 2:30pm, Welcome to Kindergarten. Don’t forget to bring your Kindergarten Bag.Tuesday, April 21, 28, May 5 & 12 - 10:30am, Baby Massage, pre-registration is required.Teen Programs:Thursdays: 5:30-7:30pm, Homework Help for Middle School students. Call the Library to pre-register.Adult Programs:Wednesdays: Knit 2 Together, afternoon drop-in.Thursdays: UKU4U, 1:15 - Beginner Class; 2:00pm, Intermediate Class.Friday Flic - 2:00pm, last Friday of each month (April 24, The Imitation Game) with popcorn courtesy of the Mall.Wednesday, April 15 - Volunteer Appreciation Brunch at 10:00am.Thursday, April 16 - 7:00pm, Mystery Book Club, The Cuckoo’s Calling by Robert Galbraith.Thursday, April 23 - (all day) Print Disability Open House - learn about DAISY players, DAISY discs and the Adaptive Work Station.Saturday, April 25 - 11:00am, Family Movie Matinee - Brave.Wednesday, April 29 - 7:00pm, Chick Lit Book Club - All the Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr. New members welcome. Gates Computer Lab - free service. Book a tutorial.

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ATTENTION NATURE LOVERS!

If you have an interest in wild birds, mammals, fish, amphibians, wildflowers, geology, or any other aspect of our natural world, why not consider attending a meeting of the Saint John Naturalists Club (SJNC) or taking part in our diverse selection of workshops and field trips? On Saturday, April 18 Jim Wilson will lead an “Early Migrants” birding field trip, departing from the NB Museum at 277 Douglas Avenue at 7:45am. Meetings, workshops and outings are open to one and all without charge, Saint John Naturalists’ Club, members or not. For more information on the upcoming activities and the SJNC, visit: saintjohnnaturalistsclub.org and follow us on Facebook as “Nature Saint John”. 2567

a Seniors Contact Program, which will allow seniors, who qualify, to be contacted by phone daily, Monday to Friday. This program will be for any senior who does not have a caregiver, friend, or family member checking them on a daily basis. The calls will be brief with the intent of ensuring that the person is okay. Your local community police officer, along with the wellness centre, are currently seeking volunteers to make regular phone calls, as well as taking registrations for individuals who will require this service. There will be no associated cost and any senior can apply, or be referred. Please call 674-4307 for more information. 3250

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CARD PARTY ST. ANN’S

Weekly Card Party (45's) is held at St. Ann's Church (135 Simpson Drive, Saint John), on Wednesdays from 1:00-3:00pm. Admission is $3 and 50/50 tickets are available. The facility is wheelchair accessible. For more information, please call Jeannette at 633-9405. G086

6681 press #3. Food Bank - Winter hours in effect Tuesday & Fridays 1:00-3:00pm, lower level Carleton Community Centre. Monthly Foot Care Clinic - every 3rd Wednesday, by appointment, 657-2273. Are you over 50 and want to be more active? Join our Zoomers Program - Tuesdays 10:00am, Fridays 10:00 & 11:00am at Marketplace Wellness Centre (free). New classes have started around the city, call 632-5537 for a place near you. Food Purchase Club - for more information call West 674-4335. Social Development worker on site to answer questions, Tuesday afternoons 1:00-3:00pm. Lending Library - “Take a Book, Leave a Book” at Market Place Wellness Centre. Gentle Yoga - Wednesdays 10:00am at Carleton Community Centre - fee applies. Zumba - If you are interested in attending a daytime class please contact 674-4335 to register, fee applies. Community Care Checkers: The community has shown interest in

FACE CANCER WITH CONFIDENCELook Good, Feel Better workshops are held on the third Monday of each month from 1:30-3:30pm. This program is geared towards patients experiencing skin and hair changes due to radiation and/or chemotherapy. The workshop is free of charge and is held in the Oncology Conference Room at the Saint John Regional Hospital.

Patients can register for upcoming workshops by calling 648-6885

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Wilson Street, Saint John, Phone 635-8095, www.rcl69.ca.Tuesdays - 7:30pm, Crib in the Upper Lounge.Wednesdays - 1:00-4:00pm, Seniors in the upper lounge.Friday, April 17 - 6:00pm, music of Don LeBlanc in the lower bar.Friday, April 24 - 6:00pm, Kitchen Party in the lower bar.Saturday, April 18 - 2:00-5:00pm, music of Donnie & Delbert, lower bar; 8:00pm, music with Sidekick in the upper lounge.Saturday, April 19 - Dart Shoot, no dance.Saturday, April 25 - 2:00-5:00pm, music of Jed & Moe, lower bar; 8:00pm, music by Second Time Around in the upper lounge.Sunday, April 26 - 7:00pm, Dance with Steve & Carol, upper lounge, $5. 0015

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248 Milford Road, 672-2400, milfordcommunitycentre.com Mondays - 6:00-7:00pm, Funday Monday for ages 5-12; 7:00pm, Card night (Auction 45’s), weather permitting, no cards on holidays. Thursdays - Bingo, doors open at 5:45pm. Games start at 6:30pm. The Teen Room will be open every Monday & Thursday, from 7:00-9:00pm. Kids must be registered.

BREAKFAST IN THE SOUTH END

The first Sunday of each month (except July & August) you are invited to come and join the Saint John South End BENEFIT FOR JOHN

SHEWBRIDGE

Benefit will be held for John Shewbridge Jr on Saturday, April 18 from 7:00-10:00pm at the Lorneville Community Centre (1141 Lorneville Road). Please join us for an evening of entertainment to raise funds for our friend John as he has been ill and unable to work. Any donations are greatly appreciated. Music and dance with Mark Durell & Friends, Henry Wallace, Second Time Around, & others. For more info call Martha Halpin 650-8271. 3421

VOLUNTEERS FOR HORIZON HEALTH

Horizon Health Network is currently looking for energetic and outgoing individuals to volunteer a few hours a week in a variety of programs such as greeters, friendly visitors and in the café/gift shops. Hospital volunteers are a very important resource within our health care community. Volunteers provide compassion and support to our patients, their families, visitors and staff every day. Locally, volunteers are needed for: SJ Regional Hospital, Sussex Health Centre; St. Joseph's Hospital and the Ridgewood Veterans’ Wing. If you have a few hours to spare, please consider donating your time and contact your local volunteer office. Contact Shelly Hubbert 375-2541. 3342

The Community Centre is available to be rented for your special events, please contact the Centre for more information. For more information on any of the events/volunteering, please call the Centre or email: [email protected]. 0033

Lions Club as we prepare and serve a delicious breakfast of scrambled eggs, toast, sausage, ham, pancakes and baked beans along with juice, tea or coffee. We are committed to being a part of our community and all funds raised stay in the South End. Breakfast is served from 9:00am-12:30noon at the Saint John the Baptist King Edward School, St. James Street; $8/adults, $4/children and $20/family of 4. 3343

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AROUND & ABOUT

David GossLocal Historian & West Sider

SURELY THE SPRING I REMEMBER WILL

ARRIVE SOON

I think the schoolchildren miss something these days by being scheduled for the school break the first full week of March. When I was young, the break was attached to Easter, and usually, that meant the weather was much more spring like. When I think back to the activities of that week, I recall that we’d usually head for Beatteay’s Beach for our first slingshotting session of the new season. As we could not get shooting stones when gravel used on flat roofs in our area was icebound, Easter weekend would often be the first time we’d dig out our coat-hanger-wire shooters, and begin our treks to the beach. We mostly shot bottles, but sometimes played war. It is a wonder no eyes were lost! One thing we’d be looking for as the snow melted off the garbage, as this was an unofficial dump, would be broken carriages on which there would be useable

wheels for making carts. Seldom did our carts have four matching wheels, heavens, we were lucky to have two matching. We raced our carts by having one boy to drive, and a group aiding his progress using pusher sticks to speed him along the streets. Another thing we’d seek would be firebricks. These we would pulverize, and sift through screens and pour the resulting yellow sand into marble bag pouches. Westerns were a big thing on TV in those days, and every cowpoke had his bag of gold. This was our gold. We wore out more than one woodshed window screen, and we also broke the lip of the front steps as that was our favorite place to pulverize the brick. In the cool of the morning, we’d continue to play road hockey, and as the NHL playoffs seemed to be right around Easter most years, we’d choose sides according to whether we were Montreal, Toronto, Boston, Chicago, Detroit or New York fans. In the afternoon, we’d head up to Queen

Square and begin the baseball season. The triangle closest to Lancaster Street dried out first, and made an excellent place to play road ball, though it was too small for 9 on-a-side-games. In road ball, one guy would bat, the rest would catch and the first guy to get 500 points catching fly balls, (100) one hoppers (75) or ground balls, (25) took the batter’s place. Do your remember this? Yes, there would be kite flying, and bicycle outings, games of marbles, rafts would be built on Buckley’s Pond, fish caught off the pier at 8 shed, and soon, spring would turn into summer in the Saint John West I recall from the fifties when the school break was at mud season at Easter, not wintery-icy March. 0004

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FRI. APRIL 17 & SAT., APRIL 18Spring Used Book Sale at Trinity Church, 115 Charlotte Street, new books, some CD's, tapes, cassettes and records. All items $.50 or $1. Friday 5:00-7:30pm, Saturday 9:30-11:30am. Bake sale. Info: David 672-8601, Harold 652-1547. Book donations can be left at the church weekdays until 2:30pm.

SATURDAY, APRIL 18Spring in the Garden Luncheon & Silent Auction fundraiser at St. Mark’s United Church (West SJ) from 9:00am-1:00pm with speakers from local gardening centers and door prizes & draws. Doors open at 8:30 and lunch will be served at 12:00noon. Tickets ($20) available by calling 672-3320 or 672-8176. Heavenly Handbag Sale at Portland United Church (50 Newport Crescent) from 1:00-3:00pm. Come and browse our selection of gently used purses while you enjoy a sweet treat! $5 at the door. For more information, call the church

office: 632-4030.Singles & Friends will be hosting a dance at the Branch# 69 Legion, Wilson St W, Saint John with the band “Sidekick”. Doors open at 8:00pm and band plays 9:00pm-midnight. Admission is $6 at the door and is open to anyone over the age of 19.Turkey Dinner Fundraiser for the Soul Food Cafe, will be held form 4:00-5:30pm at the Hillcrest Baptist Church. Order take out or sit down with your family. Flea Market Book & Bake Sale from 8:30am-12:30pm at the Silver Falls United Church (840 Loch Lomond Road). Tables ($10) available, call Church office 696-1410. Home baked goodies (canteen), books and items priced to sell.

SUNDAY, APRIL 19Auction 45's "Keep Your Partner" - light lunch with Chicken Fricot and 45's at the Assumption Center, Chapel Street, West SJ. Lunch at 12:30pm immediately followed by cards. Cost $10/couple.

Prizes of $100 (1st), $80 (2nd) & $40 (3rd). For tickets call John 672-1419.

MONDAY, APRIL 20Canadian Federation of University Women (CFUW) SJ will meet at 6:30pm at Peel Plaza. The guest speaker is Chief Bill Reid. Visitors and new members are always welcome. Check our website: cfuw-fcfdu.org/saint john or call 657-5969 for more information.Holocaust Memorial Day Observance (Yom Hashoah) at Shaarei Zedek Synagogue (91 Leinster Street) 7:30pm. Keynote address by Mr Pinchas Gutter, Beatrice Cummings Mayer prizes will be presented and memorial candles will be lit in memory Holocaust victims. More info: 633-1833 or [email protected].

TUESDAY, APRIL 21Noon Nugget (Payroll - You Gotta Get it right) at the SJ Volunteer Centre, 66 Waterloo Street Room 224, from 12:00noon-1:00pm. Registration 11:30-11:50am ($15/members. $25/non-


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WHAT’S HAPPENINGmembers). For more information/registration 658-1555.Everyone’s Children - an evening of inspiring stories of adoption & foster care, 7:00-9:30pm at the Homeport B & B (80 Douglas Avenue). For more info: Catherine 642-3210 or [email protected]. Last minute drop-ins welcome.

THURSDAY, APRIL 23AGM for the SJRH Auxiliary at 6:30pm in the Community Room at the Saint John Police Station, 1 Peel Plaza. Please RSVP your attendance by April 16 to: [email protected] or 648-7243.

FRIDAY, APRIL 24A Seniors’ Social & Wellness Information Fair at Silver Falls United Church (840 Loch Lomond Road) 1:00-3:00pm. Light refreshments available, along with information available relevant to people 50+ and Seniors. There is no charge to attend this event.

Everyone welcome!

SATURDAY, APRIL 25Irish Music - learn on the tin whistle, bodhran or fiddle; set dancing, or traditional sean nos… Come out to Stone Church, Carleton Street for workshops and an evening Ceili. More info/workshop times, Adam 654-2217 or: James Patrick Collins Celtic Fest on Facebook. Event sponsored by Comhaltas SJ.Singles &Friends Dance at the Branch 69 Legion, Wilson St W, SJ with the band for the evening “Second Time Around”. Doors open at 8:00pm, band plays 9:00pm-Midnight. Admission is $6 at the door . Open to anyone over the age of 19.An Evening of Country Music with Murray Sheils, the Lorneville Show Band and special guests at the Lorneville Community Centre 7:00pm. Tickets $10 at Lorneville Convenience Store, MediTrust Pharmacy West Saint John and at door.

APRIL 25 & 29Bowl for Kids’ Sake at the Fairview Lanes. Teams of 4-6. For more info/registration & pledge sheets: call 635-1145 or visit - saintjohn.kintera.org/bfks.

SUNDAY, APRIL 26“It’s a Girl Thing!” at the SJ Arts Centre, 20 Peel Plaza (across from Police Justice Bldg) 1:00-4:00pm, skincare to interior decorating, walk around fashion show, gardening, cooking & more! Live music, door prizes. $6 cover goes to the SJ Vineyard Church Food Pantry & Outreach program & Romero House.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 29SJ Branch NB Genealogical Society meeting 7:00pm at the SJ Free Public Library, Multipurpose Room. Volunteers from the Family History Centre will speak on genealogical resources at the Centre, located in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Saint John West. All guests are welcome.

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DIRECTOR’S NOTES

Lee BoltonExecutive Director, Imperial Theatre

COOL JAZZ

It seemed like a good idea at the time. I would put on the Rémi Bolduc Jazz Ensemble’s latest album, “Far More Blue: Tribute to Dave Brubeck” while writing about the music and Bolduc and the upcoming concert. I made it through almost a paragraph before being transported to that place where great music obliterates all consciousness. Eyes closed, head swaying with soaring and surprising improvisations, fingers tapping out 5/4 and 9/8 rhythms, smiling at unusual riffs – this is your brain on jazz. When I regained consciousness, I resolved to write in silence. But the smile stayed. That’s one of the great things about Brubeck’s music - it pulses with energy and optimism. To quote the man himself, “Jazz stands for freedom. It’s supposed to be the voice of freedom.” “Cool Jazz,” the style in which Brubeck

was a leading artist, was born in an optimistic time - America after the Second World War. With Miles Davis 1949 album, “The Birth of Cool,” this music took its place as an expression of that era. Brubeck served in the war and those experiences influenced both his spiritual life and his music. He was also a committed supporter of the Civil Rights Movement, cancelling gigs that would not accept his mixed-race ensemble, and responding to being only the second jazz musician to make the cover of TIME magazine in 1954 only by pointing out that the honour should have gone to his idol, Duke Ellington. Over the rest of his life (he died in 2012) Brubeck was to receive many more honours, from being inducted into the California Hall of Fame to having an asteroid belt (5079 Brubeck) named after him to receiving a Kennedy Center Honor from President Barack Obama who said, “You can’t understand America without understanding jazz, and

you can’t understand jazz without understanding Dave Brubeck.” On Friday, May 1 one of Canada’s finest jazz interpreters, Rémi Bolduc, is bringing an evening of Brubeck’s music to the Imperial Theatre. Bolduc is an amazing sax player and professor of music at McGill university and his ensemble brings together Montreal’s best jazz musicians. How good is it? Serge Truffaut in Le Devoir says, “In fact, in this album, everything, absolutely everything, is perfect.” Ultimately, jazz defies words. Maybe that’s why I’ve borrowed so many from other people in this piece. Come, listen, be in the moment. 0030

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Your Guide to Your Spring Home

Improvements

You’ve probably heard the old saying, “Th ere’s four seasons in New Brunswick; almost Winter, Winter, still Winter, and Construction.” Construction season is fast approaching. Whether or not you currently have a project on your mind, there are a few things to consider before you get started.

Are you renovating with the intention of increasing your home’s value, comfort, or

both? Not all renovations are created equal. Kitchen renovations can

increase the value of your house equal to

the

Spring To It!cost of the renovation. It is recommended though to keep the relative value of the kitchen in line with the rest of the house. A house that was worth $60,000 and recently had a dollar kitchen renovation is unlikely to sell for $100,000. Adding a second bathroom can also yield good returns on your investment and can increase the comfort of your home, especially if you have multiple teenagers living at home. A full bathroom, will add more value than a half bath. If you’re planning on moving soon and renovating (or trying to “fl ip” a house) to make a profi t, remember that the location of your property greatly aff ects the value as well.

Decks and patios are great for increasing living space during our warmer months and can add value to your house. If you’re planning on hiring a contractor,

make sure to get a few quotes and ask for references. Check with friends and fi nd out if they’ve had a great experience with a local contractor. If you plan to do it yourself or with friends, make sure you are aware of the building codes in your area. Th ey are there for your safety, and you don’t want to have to re-build because you ran afoul of the building code or have someone injured when your deck collapses. Whether you’re renovating your house to make a profi t or to increase your comfort it is important that the job is done safely and resulting product is well built and will stand up to years of use.

If you’re planning to do renovations this summer and are still on the fence about whether or not you’re going to do them yourself or hire a contractor ask yourself

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You’ve probably heard the old saying, “Th ere’s four seasons in New Brunswick; almost Winter, Winter, still Winter, and Construction.” Construction season is fast approaching. Whether or not you currently have a project on your mind, there are a few things to consider before you get started.

Are you renovating with the intention of increasing your home’s value, comfort, or

both? Not all renovations are created equal. Kitchen renovations can

increase the value of your house equal to

the

Spring To It!cost of the renovation. It is recommended though to keep the relative value of the kitchen in line with the rest of the house. A house that was worth $60,000 and recently had a dollar kitchen renovation is unlikely to sell for $100,000. Adding a second bathroom can also yield good returns on your investment and can increase the comfort of your home, especially if you have multiple teenagers living at home. A full bathroom, will add more value than a half bath. If you’re planning on moving soon and renovating (or trying to “fl ip” a house) to make a profi t, remember that the location of your property greatly aff ects the value as well.

Decks and patios are great for increasing living space during our warmer months and can add value to your house. If you’re planning on hiring a contractor,

make sure to get a few quotes and ask for references. Check with friends and fi nd out if they’ve had a great experience with a local contractor. If you plan to do it yourself or with friends, make sure you are aware of the building codes in your area. Th ey are there for your safety, and you don’t want to have to re-build because you ran afoul of the building code or have someone injured when your deck collapses. Whether you’re renovating your house to make a profi t or to increase your comfort it is important that the job is done safely and resulting product is well built and will stand up to years of use.

If you’re planning to do renovations this summer and are still on the fence about whether or not you’re going to do them yourself or hire a contractor ask yourself

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these three questions.

Do I have enough time to complete the project quickly? Some projects can be left to wait, while others need to started and fi nished as quickly as possible. It’s ok to build a deck over a couple of weekends, but leaving a roofi ng job undone could have unwanted consequences.

Do I have the skills (and help) necessary to complete the job? Oft en times construction projects seem easier at the start when they’re just an idea. Th e thought of swinging a hammer, reading a tape, and running a saw, is simple; but small hiccups can become big problems quickly and can be quite unexpected. Large renovations can present even more problems, especially if you need to reroute pipes or wires during your reno. Decide early on what you can do yourself and what you need to call a professional for.

Do I h a v e the right tools for the job? Having the prop er tools can be the diff erence between a hard job and an easy job. Some tools are quite alike to one another and using them interchangeably may seem like an alright idea, but it’s much easier to accurately cut boards with a circular saw than a reciprocating saw, although both will do the job. Likewise, a reciprocating is much better at demolition, but it’s accuracy greatly depends on the skill of the user. If you plan to do a lot of renovations, buying the proper tools to make a job safe and effi cient may not be a bad idea.

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50 PLUS WOMEN WHO CARE

$10,000+ can improve the lives of local charities. We hope that you will want to participate in achieving the goal of this group. The next meeting will be held on Wednesday, April 29 at St. James the Less Church, Rothesay Road, Rothesay. For more info: Carol 832-0883, Donna 634-1230, Mary Ann 849-7591, Sandy 652-4155 or visit the website: 50pluswomenwhocaresj.com. 3442

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50 Plus Women Who Care of Greater Saint John held their second meeting on February 4 at St. James the Less Church, Rothesay. The selected charities for this meeting were Romero House and The Joshua Group. The ladies in attendance voted and chose The Joshua Group as the recipient of a donation of $2,000. We heard a presentation from Stacey Doyle, Executive Director, of the Sophia Recovery centre, the chosen

CAMP GOODTIME 2015

The New Brunswick Camp Goodtime and Junior Leadership Program is an accredited summer recreation program that provides a unique experience for children and teens (7-16) with cancer and a sibling or friend. Set in scenic Grand Lake at Camp Rotary, NB Camp Goodtime provides a safety-minded, medically supervised fun and entertaining week of activities at no cost, thanks to our sponsor, the New Brunswick Masons. This year’s camp will take place from July 4-10. For more information on this unique program and to receive a registration package, please contact the Canadian Cancer Society at 1-800-455-9090 and ask to speak with Michelle St-Pierre, or send her an email at: [email protected]. 3377

charity of our first meeting. Our donation of $1,900 was used to assist in recognition and support training for the volunteers at the Centre. The goal of 50 Plus Women Who Care of Greater Saint John is to bring together 50 (or more) women who care about local community causes and who are committed to community service. Members will write a $50 cheque to a selected charity, do this four times a year and witness how


LISTEN IN

Jeff LibertyColumnist, @Jlibertyartists

IT’S SPRING TIME! HAPPY RECORD

STORE DAY!

Last year we talked about this day in-depth with Gordie Tufts who owns Backstreet Records in Uptown Saint John and what it means for Independent Record Store’s and music buyers/collectors in the area. It comes every year and is highly anticipated among a continually growing fan base of vinyl. Hopefully with all that hot wax spinning the snow will melt that much faster. For a re-fresher on my chat with Gordie about record store day go back to the beginning (Scroll way down) of my column online at: ossekeag.ca/category/listening-in or you can also go to the official site @ recordstoreday.com. The big celebration is Saturday, April 18 and all kinds of special & exclusive limited releases are going to be up for grabs (Sale!). There will also be huge savings on all in-stock music anywhere between 15% and 20%, depending on the store! I phoned up the two area stores I regularly drop in to see if I can get my music fix. Backstreet Records on Germain Street in the uptown and Secondspin on Westmorland Place across from the Cinema on the east side. Mike at Secondspin said they will have somewhere around 100 exclusive titles coming in along with the in-store specials. They open at 8:00am sharp until 7:00pm. If you share their event on online you may even win some of that coveted wax. For more details check out Secondspin’s facebook page. Kris and Mike are looking forward to seeing you all! Cory and Gordie at Backstreet Records uptown are opening up at Midnight until about 2:00am to get the festivities going. Local Electronic artist Old Punks will be performing which is a pretty cool way to usher in Record Store Day! “We will have to keep it (the sound) down, because we have residents above us”. Cory says with a chuckle. Backstreet has many exclusive releases coming as well along with in-store deals that you will want to take advantage of. Backstreet then opens up again at 8:00am until 8:00pm that evening with more live local music performing in-store. What a great way to shop while having a unique local soundtrack to your Record Store day experience. Other performers include the kids from the InterAction

School of Performing Arts, Local up and comers’ Learning, and The Jesus and the Mary Chain cover/tribute band which is a “spillover” as Gordie puts it from the “LOCAL 107.3FM Presents I LOVE LIVIN' IN THE PORT CITY VI” event that happened earlier in the month. There will also be cake, so enjoy, but try to keep the icing off the carpet, records and ceiling. Haha! Sound like fun! Check out their

Facebook page to learn more. Get their early to both stores and make an adventure of the day. Happy Record Store day everyone! 0041

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14TH ANNUAL DANCE FUNDRAISER

Tim Ricketts recently presented Shirley MacLeod of the West Side Food Bank with a cheque for $4,486 as well as a large supply of non-perishable food items. This event took place at the Canadian Legion Branch #69 on February 14. Tim and his wife have organized this annual dance for the last 14 years and have successfully donated over 50,000 to the Westside Food Bank from this annual event. The Food Bank extend a big "Thank You" to Tim, his wife and to all Westside businesses who donate and support great door prizes. 3420

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NB COMPETITIVE FESTIVAL OF MUSIC

Founders Night Gala Concert - Saint John High School Auditorium, 7:00pm. This concert will showcase the best of the best chosen by the adjudicators all week. At the end of the concert the Stars will be chosen along with other numerous awards being presented.

Tickets available at the Door, Veronica’s Music and Festival Venues. $10/adults, $5/students, $30/family (2 adults & 2 or more children). For more information contact the Festival Administrator 647-0253 or visit our website: nbfestivalofmusic.ca. 3443

The 79th New Brunswick Competitive Festival of Music begins on April 20 through until May 2. Each day performers will compete in the following venues: Portland United Church (Vocal & Musical Theatre); Carleton-Kirk United Church (Strings); St. Mark's United Church (Piano & Community Choirs); Saint John High School (School Choirs & Orchestras); Harbour View High School (Bands); Bayside Middle School (Elementary School Choirs). All sessions are open to the public. Admission: $5 daily pass will allow you to enjoy any of the performances. April Mills Junior Star Concert - Portland United Church, 50 Newport Crescent, 6:30pm. This concert showcases the best of the best chosen by the adjudicators throughout the week. Advance Tickets: $8/adults, $5/students, $20/family - 2 adults & 2 or more children. (available at all venues and Veronica's Music Store, 18 Exmouth Street. At the Door: $10/adults, $5/students, $25/family of 2 adults & 2 or more children.

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Debbie HickeyPresident, Ossekeag Publishing

CAN YOU SEE THAT?

I have a very clear memory of putting on my first pair of glasses. I think I was 13 at the time, just before entering high school for Grade 9. At the one-room schoolhouse I attended for my first 8 years of school I was always able to manage although I couldn’t see the blackboard very well. Prior to my starting high school, however, the public health nurse came around to our little country school and tested my eyesight. Fail! So it was off to Saint John for an exam and to pick out glasses. My father picked them up after work one day and brought them home to me. As I stood in the living room and looked out the window for the first time at the green blobs I had been seeing for years, they suddenly had leaves! I was amazed to realize what “normal” vision looked like. I have often wondered what life must have been like in the days before eyeglasses for those who like myself had very poor distance vision. When my children were young I sometimes worried I would be unable to help them in an emergency

if I did not have my glasses. So, about 15 years ago I took the next step and ditched my glasses and contacts for laser eye correction surgery. Even cooler than getting my glasses! I sat up from the chair after the surgery and could read the time on a clock that I couldn’t even see on the wall when I sat down less than an hour before. Wow! Recently there have been stories throughout the media on the rising numbers of young people with myopia (near-sightedness, or being able to see close-up but blurred for distance). There has been a precipitous rise in the number of kids with poor distance vision, and it appears to be related to the amount of time spent outdoors, particularly as children. Contrary to what you might think, it has nothing to do with the amount of screen time kids are getting and everything to do with the simple exposure to outdoor light. I was surprised to learn that even the cloudiest day outdoors sitting under a shade tree wearing sunglasses provides 20 times more light than a well-lit classroom or office. In areas of the world where young people spend the least amount of time outdoors (particularly East Asia)

rates of myopia have skyrocketed such that 80-90% have the condition by the time they finish secondary school. We may not understand everything about how the sunlight protects children from developing myopia, but the evidence that it does is pretty clear. Ensuring our young people get an average of 2 hours outdoors per day (even if they take their tablets outdoors and sit under a shady tree) can have a huge benefit in vision health. And perhaps they might even put the electronics down and enjoy a simple game of tag or hide-and-seek with their friends. Who knows, it might even be fun! “I still get wildly enthusiastic about little things… I play with leaves, I skip down the street and run against the wind.” ~ Leo Buscaglia, author and motivational speaker. 0002

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