Christmas Harmonies

The St. James Church replica at Wilson’s Point Historic Site. Photo by John Hayward.

The Miramichi Highland Society presents: at Wilson's Point to hear the harmonies of Christmas with the Christmas Harmonies at Wilson's Point. Miramichi String Quartet on Saturday and Miramichi Wilson’s Point Historic Site will be host to a weekend of Youth Choirs on Sunday. We’ll be serving up old time music, songs and traditional holiday cheer in the St James favorites at the Davidson Trading Post, so gather around for Church replica. The church will be decorated for an old homemade baked beans, brown bread, cookies and hot fashion Christmas, reminiscent of times past. chocolate and warm your toes by the bonfire. The event takes place from Friday December 6 to Parking for Saturday and Sunday will be at the Sunday December 8. Admission will be $5/person or $20 Miramichi Bible Camp, the horse and wagon will be picking for a family and includes your snack and wagon ride. Cash up and dropping off frequently thoughout the day. only please. Highland Society 2020 Calendar Dec. 6: Spend Friday evening from 7-9 pm with strings and There will be copies of the Highland Society 2020 voices as Tyrone and Donna Hubbard and Wade Hallihan calendar for sale at this event for $10 each. They are filled play your favorite Christmas classics while you enjoy cookies with beautiful photos by local photographers who entered the and hot chocolate in the little church that will be adorned in calendar photo contest and they make great stocking stuffers! fine Christmas fashion. Calendars also will be available for sale at the Newcastle Farmers Market, the MVHS Markets, and the Saint Andrew’s Dec. 7 and 8: Bring the family back on Saturday and Sunday Day Banquet. from 1-4 pm each day and take a horse and wagon ride from the Miramichi Bible Camp to the St James Church Replica

Cover Photo: A snowy street in Miramichi at Christmas time. Photo by Bonnie Coughlan.

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4 www.GiverMiramichi.com Christmas 2019 pm. Every performance is true to the spirit and essence of Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers.

Nov. 23: The Prospect Place North Pole Event There will be an “Ugly Christmas Sweater” Skate, Letters to Santa Station, Free Hot Chocolate, Treats For The Kids and Santa Photos for $3/person. Event is from 4-6pm at Prospect Place Nov. 20-24: “Outward Bound” The Miramichi Valley High School Drama Club will be Arena, 22 Prospect Street, Doaktown. presenting “Outward Bound” from Wednesday, to Sunday, at Nov. 23: Christmas Rectory Tour 7 pm at the MVHS Theatre, 345 McKenna Avenue. Outward Saint Bridget’s Roman Catholic Church, Renous will be Bound is a play about an odd assortment of passengers on an hosting a Christmas Rectory Tour Open House to usher in the ocean liner, and no one can remember where they’re headed. Advent Season. Every room in the rectory will be decorated Tickets are $15 available at the MVHS office or by calling for the Christmas Season. There will be carolers and 627-4083. refreshments will be served. Admission is a Nov. 23: Wake Up Santa and Santa Portaits good will offering. by Kim Harris Photography Nov. 23: Christmas on the Hill and Festival Doors open at 10 am and we “Wake Up” at of Lights at the Gray Rapids United 10:30 am sharp, at the Riverside Entertainment Pentecostal Church Walk through our Center. There will be a special guest appearance Christmas tree lot full of decorated trees, and of Buddy the Elf! Afterwards there will be Santa warm up with a cup of apple cider, and a homemade doughnut. After your walk, join us Portraits by Kim Harris Photography until 5 pm. in the church which will be trimmed for Kim will also be here the next day Nov. 24 from Christmas and enjoy an evening of Christmas 10 - 1 pm and 2 - 5 pm. carols. Additional Santa Portrait Schedule Nov. 30: Miramichi Agricultural Exhibition Hall 10 - 12 pm Nov. 23 – 24: Mrs. Murphy’s Christmas “A Musical Comedy Christmas Theatre” and 12:30 - 3 pm. This hilarious play will get you in the Christmas spirit! At Dec. 7: Beaubear Co-Op Nelson, 10 - 1 pm and 2 - 5 pm the Saint Andrew’s United Church Hall in Blackville at 6pm. Dec. 14: Sobeys Douglastown 10 - 1 pm and 2 - 5 pm Tickets are $25 which includes a roast beef supper. Tickets Dec. 21: Nelson Community Hall. 10 - 1 pm and 2 - 5 pm will only be sold in advance. Call Betty Mutch at 843-6244. Nov. 23: Practically Petty with Green River Revival November 24: 21st Annual Christmas To Remember, If you love Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers Gerry Cormier Memorial Christmas Concert Hosted by PRACTICALLY PETTY is the show for you! Tickets on sale Susan Butler, this tribute concert features choirs, soloists, at Creative Grounds Café and Eventbrite.ca for $35/ person. duets ad trios. At 2pm, St. Mary’s church, 360 Newcastle Door opens at the Vogue Theatre at 7:30 pm, show starts at 8 Blvd. Admission is a donation to Gerry’s favourite charities.

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Giv’er Miramichi is published by MCG Media 5 Nov. 30 and Dec.1: Miramichi Art Core’s Tiny Picture Nov. 30: 30th Annual Christmas Tea and Craft Sale Show/Tiny Art Works There will be tiny art works all under Drop by for some tea, sweets, and browse the beautiful crafts 8×10 inches and all under $50 each, from 10 am to 5 pm at for sale at the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Roman the Knights of Columbus, 345 Campbell Street, Miramichi. Catholic Church Parish Centre in Chatham Head, from 10 am Cash only. to 2 pm. Sponsored by the C.W.L. Call Alice Henderson at 622-2931. Nov. 30: Central Academy Christmas Market The Class of 2020 will be hosting their annual Dec. 1, 8, 15: Christmas Market at Miramichi Valley High Christmas market on the Saturday from 9 am to 12 pm at the School There will be a Christmas Market every Sunday in Academy, 7263 Route 8 Highway, New Bandon. Tables December up to the 15th, from 12 pm to 4 pm, in the main rentals $10 each. Call 365-2090 lobby and cafeteria of Miramichi Valley High School, 345

th McKenna Avenue. Over 90 tables of vendors! Tables are $20 Nov. 30: Blackville School’s 17 Annual Christmas Home each or if you bring your own, $10 each. Contact Sandra Tours Residents of Blackville and the surrounding areas Raymond Bruce 506-773-0914. (Renous, Doyles Brook, Howards, and more) will be opening their homes to display their Dec. 1: Craft, Bake Sale and Tea Room beautiful Christmas decorations. Viewing is Saint Mary’s Roman Catholic Church will be from 6 pm to 8 pm. Refreshments will follow hosting their annual Christmas event from 10 at the Blackville School Cafeteria, 12 am to 2 pm, 360 Newcastle Boulevard. All MacLaggan Drive. Tickets are $15 and proceeds to the Religious Education. New proceeds go to the Home & School Assoc. vendors welcome! Tables are $15 each or 2 Tickets availabe at the Blackville Credit for $25. Contact Cindy Diotte at 506-622- Union, Bernice Hair Styling, Forever Young 5723. Donations welcome for parish table. Aesthetics and Blackville School. Dec. 3: Psychic Medium Christie Flynn: Nov. 30 – Dec. 1: Miramichi SPCA Pet An Evening with the Angels in Miramichi Pictures with Santa Claus Get your pets During this very special evening, Christie picture taken at the Seaman’s Hospital, at 12 will deliver messages from the Other-Side to Vye Street in Douglastown from 9:30 am to members of the audience. Christie’s mission 4 pm on Saturday, Nov. 30 and on Sunday, December 1 from 12 pm to 4 pm. Contact the Miramichi is to provide peace, clarity, and closure. At the Rodd SPCA for more information at 622-0645. Miramichi River Hotel, 6:15 pm to 9 pm. www.christieflynn.com Nov. 30: Kinsmen Club of the Miramichi’s 21st Annual st Big Buck Night This yearly tradition is back for it’s 21 year Dec 5 - Group Session with Psychic Michelle Russell and you don’t want to miss it! Tickets are $40, available from Psychic Medium Michelle Russell is giving back to the any Kinsmen, at the Kin Center, ProNature Miramichi, Sunny community of Renous and to the Kraft Hockeyville this Corner and Blackville Irving, City Limits Convenience and Holiday Season with a very special “Home for the Courtesy Convenience. Must be 19 or older to attend. Holidays”group session at the Renous Recreation Centre, Miramichi Beaverbrook Kin Centre, 100 Newcastle from 7 pm to 9 pm. Tickets are $25 available at the Renous Boulevard from 7pm to midnight. Arena or online at www.michellerussell.ca.

6 www.GiverMiramichi.com Christmas 2019 Dec. 5: Miramichi Senior Citizens Home Annual Craft and Bake Sale This annual sale will be held at the home located at 1400 Water Street, Chatham, from 12:30pm to 3:30pm. Monies raised support our Residents Council. To rent a table contact Olivia at 778-6872. Dec. 6: 34th Annual Parade Of Lights The parade lines up at the JMH parking lot and leaves at 6:30pm, making its way down to Historic Chatham Business District where music will be playing and businesses will be open with special offerings. Dec. 6: Countdown to Christmas - on the Square Sponsored by Newcastle Business District. There will be a Night Market on the Square 6-9 pm at the Kin Center. Santa will be there and a scavenger hunt for the kids with prizes to admission! Available space for new vendors, tel: 625-1784. be won! Free cookie decorating At Dooryard Co. 6-8pm. December 7th: Breakfast With Santa and Christmas at Dec. 6-8: Christmas Harmonies the Tabusintac Market Come and enjoy a fun morning at Presented by The Miramichi Highland Society, come out to the Wilson’s Point Historical Site for music and song in an the Tabusintac Community Center with a visit with Santa, old-fashioned Christmas setting. Admission is $5 per person, breakfast and getting some Christmas shopping done. There and $20 per family. See page 3 for details. will be lots of vendors with unique items. Breakfast is from 8 to 11 am and the market is from 8 am to noon. To book a December 6 – 8: The Point Church Presents: “It’s A table, call Gail Harding at 625-2512. Wonderful Life - Christmas Production Musical” At the James M. Hill Theatre, 128 Henderson Street. See page 13 Dec. 7: Christmas Concert, Dessert Theatre, Talent Show for details. Hosted by Camp Sheldrake from 1:30 pm to 4:30 pm at the Nelson Rural School. The Villagers, a four part Chorus will Dec. 7: Country Christmas Craft and Bake Sale perform for the first hour to the theme “White Christmas” Come sit by the wood stove and have a cup of tea and sample based on the famous movie by Bing Crosby. Refreshments the sweets at Darlene’s Country Cottage. There will be fruit served at intermission. Children who have attended Camp cake, meat pies, apple pies, variety trays of sweets, raisin Sheldrake will compete in a talent show. Tickets at the door brown bread, donuts and more! Christmas crafts including are $15/ person. $5 for children ages 6 -14 and kids under 6 knit socks, hats and mitts, wreaths, ornaments, decorations. free. Advance tickets for adults are $12. 10am to 2pm, 186 Barnettville Road. Tel: 843-7878. www.darlenescountrycottage.com Dec. 7: Boom Road Pentecostal Church Princess Tea Party All princesses are cordially invited come dressed as December 7th: Max Aitken Academy Market your favorite princess to our tea party. Please RSVP to the Open from 12pm-4pm Come and check out local vendors, church at 836-2609. There will be activities and games with crafters, artisans and independent distributors! Free lots of prizes, and then the tea party with snacks! From 2 pm

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Dec. 9: Doaktown Christmas Dec. 14: Christmas Concert with Jim Memories with Monty Carr Morrison and the DownEast Enjoy dinner, music and skits directed A fun-filled musical by Monty Carr at 6pm, at the Royal Entertainers Canadian Legion Branch #23, evening you don’t want to miss! At the Doaktown. Admission is $20. Contact Miramichi Beaverbrook Kinsmen Doreen Parker at 365-0392 or Sheri Centre, 100 Newcastle Blvd, at 7pm. Robichaud at 365-7203 for For tickets contact Susan Butler at 622- reservations. 1780 or [email protected]. See page 18 for details.

Dec. 12: Thane Dunn’s Elvis 68 Comeback Christmas Dec. 15: Free Meal to Seniors Tour Thane Dunn is recreating Elvis Presley’s now historic The Miramichi Kinsmen and the Newcastle Lions will again 68 Comeback Special which was aired 50 years ago on NBC. Thane Dunn has the authentic look, sound, and costumes, be offering a free meal to seniors over 65 this year. Please right down to the sideburns. At the Vogue Theatre, 7:30 pm bring a non perishable item for the Food Bank. Call 622 4046 to 10:30 pm. www.thevoguemiramichi.com to reserve your place and time.

Dec. 13: A Very Merry Madhouse Christmas at Jack’s Dec. 18: It’s A Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play Pub! Madhouse is a rockin’ Christmas celebration complete Theatre New Brunswick is pleased to present this event at the with refreshing holiday beverages and the best classic and Vogue Theatre! It’s A Wonderful Life tells the story of George modern rock hits from the 70’s to today! From 7 pm to 2 am, Bailey and the intervention of his guardian angel one fateful at Jack’s Pub, 447 King George Hwy. Christmas Eve. Let’s come together in our community’s Dec. 13 and 20: Countdown to Christmas - on the Square living room like the enormous family we are and watch a Free Sleigh Rides around the square 6-8 pm (weather holiday classic take shape. Live theatre as live theatre, as permitting). Sponsored by Newcastle Business District. heartwarming as can be! Tickets are $25 and available on Downtown Shopping party with instore specials at www.eventbrite.ca or www.tnb.nb.ca participating stores. There will be $1 pizza slices at Mill cove coffee while supplies last. Dec. 20 – 21: 4th Annual Ugly Christmas Party Weekend Dec. 14: Atlantic Salmon Museum’s Christmas at the O’Donaghue’s Irish Pub invites you to dig out those ugly Museum Relax in our beautiful River Room around a cozy sweaters and head down to the pub! Drink specials for those fire with Christmas music in the background, a soothing who wear an ugly sweater! Music is to be announced. Starts beverage, and mouth-watering hors d’oeuvres. Then dine on at 7pm. a full course turkey dinner prepared by our Chef Vera Dec. 20: Calvary Baptist Church Choir Presents the Robichaud. Tickets $30 per person or a table of 6 for $150. “Peace Has Come Cantata” This is a special event for the Deadline for reservations –Friday, November 29. Leave a residents of Losier Hall in Chatham Head, and the message on the Museum’s voice mail at 365-7787 or call staff community is encouraged to join. Starts at 6pm.

8 www.GiverMiramichi.com Christmas 2019 Santa’s Workshops and Holiday Camps The Spirit of Christmas is inside the Boys & Girls Club! December 7 – January 6 • Reindeer Boot Camp • Frozen Fiesta Santa’s Workshops are fun-filled two hour events at • Snowflake Break the Boys & Girls Club. • Gingerbread Fun • Sleigh Ride Holiday Camps are during the School Break over the • Christmas Decorations Christmas holiday. For Kids in Grades K -5 Crafts. Games. Songs. Decorations. Loads of Fun! How to Register: Online: www.BGCMiramichi.com By Calling: 778-2444 In Person: At the Club – 115 Maher St Miramichi

Giv’er Miramichi is published by MCG Media 9 A Visit from St. Nicholas By Clement Clarke Moore

'Twas the night before Christmas, And then, in a twinkling, I heard on the roof when all through the house The prancing and pawing of each little hoof. Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse; As I drew in my head, and was turning around, The stockings were hung by the chimney with care, Down the chimney St. Nicholas came with a bound. In hopes that St. Nicholas soon would be there; He was dressed all in fur, from his head to his foot, The children were nestled all snug in their beds; And his clothes were all tarnished with ashes and soot; While visions of sugar-plums danced in their heads; A bundle of toys he had flung on his back, And mamma in her 'kerchief, and I in my cap, And he looked like a pedler just opening his pack. Had just settled our brains for a long winter's nap, His eyes—how they twinkled! his dimples, how merry! When out on the lawn there arose such a clatter, His cheeks were like roses, his nose like a cherry! I sprang from my bed to see what was the matter. His droll little mouth was drawn up like a bow, Away to the window I flew like a flash, And the beard on his chin was as white as the snow; Tore open the shutters and threw up the sash. The stump of a pipe he held tight in his teeth, The moon on the breast of the new-fallen snow, And the smoke, it encircled his head like a wreath; Gave a lustre of midday to objects below, He had a broad face and a little round belly When what to my wondering eyes did appear, That shook when he laughed, like a bowl full of jelly. But a miniature sleigh and eight tiny rein-deer, He was chubby and plump, a right jolly old elf, With a little old driver so lively and quick, And I laughed when I saw him, in spite of myself; I knew in a moment he must be St. Nick. A wink of his eye and a twist of his head More rapid than eagles his coursers they came, Soon gave me to know I had nothing to dread; And he whistled, and shouted, and called them by name: He spoke not a word, but went straight to his work, "Now, Dasher! now, Dancer! now Prancer and Vixen! And filled all the stockings; then turned with a jerk, On, Comet! on, Cupid! on, Donner and Blitzen! And laying his finger aside of his nose, To the top of the porch! to the top of the wall! And giving a nod, up the chimney he rose; Now dash away! dash away! dash away all!" He sprang to his sleigh, to his team gave a whistle, As leaves that before the wild hurricane fly, And away they all flew like the down of a thistle. When they meet with an obstacle, mount to the sky; But I heard him exclaim, ere he drove out of sight— So up to the housetop the coursers they flew “Happy Christmas to all, and to all a good night!” With the sleigh full of toys, and St. Nicholas too—

10 www.GiverMiramichi.com Christmas 2019 ARM Book Nook The ARM Book Nook is coming into the holiday season with a new look, a new neighbor, and ready to help you find the perfect book to curl up with by the fire. They have a large assortment of gently used books from all genres, as well as puzzles, board games and DVD’s. Many are just like new and perfect for gift giving! The ARM Book Nook is operated by Autism Resources Books,Miramichi which provides Coffee programs and servicesand to people Gift Ideas at affected by Autism Spectrum Disorder. They receive funding from the provincial government which covers expenses for four months of the year, and the balance of the funds they require comes from fundraising events, donations, and sales from the bookstore. Cindie Green, director of the Community Autism Resource Center says the people of Miramichi have always been very supportive. “We are very appreciative of the support from the Miramichi community, especially the donation of the building from SkyTec Satellite,” she says. “This generous support from the community enables our team of volunteers to lead the way in services offered in New Brunswick. For example, we are the only place that offers work skill programs only focused on Autism.” Cali.Co Café opened right next door to ARM Book Nook in August of this year. The café, owned by Caleigh Chadwick, and the ARM Book Nook, are two separate entities that decided to collaborate and work together by opening the space so customers can browse the books and The ARM Book Nook and Cali.co Café have collaborated to share enjoy their coffee at the same time. space at their newly renovated location at 1 Allan Street. The result Buy a book and stay for is a welcoming atmosphere with a fresh urban feel. a coffee! Come for the coffee and buy a book!

Giv’er Miramichi is published by MCG Media 11 The Point Church Presents: "It's A Wonderful Life Christmas Production Musical" December 6, 7, 8 At the James M. Hill Theatre 128 Henderson Street.

This new holiday classic breathes musical life into the story you know and love while keeping the warmth and humor of the original movie. There will be four “bound-to-sell-out” performances. Friday, Saturday and Sunday at 7 pm, with a matinee on Saturday at 2 pm. Tickets are $10 per person and all proceeds will go to the Adopt-A-Family Christmas Campaign for the under-resourced in our community. Tickets available at www.thepointchurch.ca/2019- christmas-production. Based on the beloved 1946 Frank Capra film, this is the story of George Bailey, a man whose dreams of escape and adventure have been squashed by family obligations and civic duty. His guardian angel comes on Christmas Eve to save him from despair, and to remind him what the world would have been like had he never been born – reminding us all that despite challenges and disappointments, life is, after all, pretty wonderful.

12 www.GiverMiramichi.com Christmas 2019 Giv’er Miramichi is published by MCG Media 13 Excitement Builds for New Cross Country Ski Season

By Deana Gadd, Publicity Chair, MCCSC

Members of the Miramichi Cross mid to late December but can be earlier. which are very popular. Country Ski Club (MCCSC), are Of the 25 kilometers, ten are The club has an equipment rental looking forward to its 45th season with groomed for skate skiing. Twenty program with classic skis, boots and some added excitement. Over the past kilometers of trail are usually groomed poles. Snowshoes too can be rented. “off season” much has been done to for the “two track” classic skiing. Four Skate skis are available but are rented upgrade facilities. kilometers of trails are lighted for only to the more experienced skier. A new clubhouse has been built, evening skiing, both classic and Club memberships are available, portions of the 25-kilometer cross skating. The ski and snowshoe trails but day passes also can be purchased by country skiing trail system have been pass through attractive sheltered occasional skiers. re-built and a fully competitive woodlands including through the There are instructional programs biathlon shooting range has been recently created Nature Trust NB for children aged 5 to 12, free constructed. Local skiers and visitors Dolan Woodlands Nature Preserve. introductory adult lessons and a will enjoy the added conveniences and In addition, the MCCSC has six competitive biathlon program for youth. improvements. It is expected that more kilometers of wooded snowshoe trails There are skiing clinics provided on skiers from across the province and even the Maritime region will visit. Indeed, in the past, cross country skiers The new MCCSC Clubhouse. from southern NB and have come to Miramichi to ski as snow conditions are more consistent than further south. The ski season begins as soon as conditions allow, meaning that the ground is frozen and enough snow has accumulated to allow for trail grooming. On average this is usually

14 www.GiverMiramichi.com Christmas 2019 occasion as well as ski waxing for the recent upgrades. The Al workshops. The Miramichi Ray O’Neil Boy Scout Hall which Thibodeau Loppet, a occupied the site no longer exists participation event for skiers at and the previous community all levels of experience, is held groups that once used the annually, usually in early building meet in a dedicated February. room in the new ski club Club members are always building. willing to assist in any way they All the details and latest can. They enjoy sharing their information are on the club’s enthusiasm for an excellent website www.skimiramichi.com winter fitness activity that can be and Facebook page. enjoyed by people of all ages and The facilities at the all levels of experience, at Miramichi Cross Country Ski relatively little cost. club provide an excellent and The MCCSC is affiliated convenient location for with Cross Country New Miramichi residents of all ages to Brunswick and Cross Country get out to enjoy physical activity . in the great outdoors in the winter MCCSC is grateful for the when such opportunities are support of the Federal and sometimes difficult to find. Provincial Government, the City The Miramichi Ski Club is of Miramichi, the Chatham looking forward to another great Rotary Club, The Saint Patrick’s season and is ready to welcome Boy Scouts Alumni and the many everyone to the trails this winter. individuals who have supported Six kilometres of wooded snow shoe trails lead you into a the 10-year effort to raise funds winter wonderland.

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Celebrating 20 Years!

Ben Sheffar's goal against Yarmouth Sept. 14. Photo by Greg MacDiarmid Photo credit: Jordan Pinder Photography Upcoming Home Schedule Jason Imbeault – Player #9 Date of Birth: January 22, 1999 Sat. Nov. 16 vs. Position: Right Wing Sat. Nov. 30 vs. Grand Falls Rapids Height: 6’2" Sat. Dec. 7 vs. Weight: 200 lbs Thur. Dec. 12 vs. Favourite Food: Poutine Wed. Dec. 18 vs. Edmundston Blizzard Favourite Music: Pop music Sat. Jan. 4 vs. Grand Falls Rapids Favourite Hockey Team: Montréal Canadiens Sat. Jan. 11 vs. Edmundston Blizzard Hockey Background: Played In Québec, at Mont- Sat. Jan. 18 vs. Joli, Atom Express, Pee Wee and Bantam Sat. Jan. 25 vs. Red Wings Favourite Hockey Memories: Playing in Pee Wee Sat. Feb. 1 vs. Quarter Finals in Québec, 2012. Sat. Feb. 8 vs. Summerside Capitals Future Plans: Finish school and go to university Sat. Feb. 15 vs. Campbellton Tigers to study finance and continue playing hockey.

16 www.GiverMiramichi.com Christmas 2019 Feeding the Birds of Winter by Peter Gadd Although seen less frequently in winter, be assured there is occasional Northern Cardinal, Downy and Hairy Woodpeckers, a diversity of wild birds in the Miramichi region despite the Red-breasted and White-breasted Nuthatches and Mourning harsh conditions we often endure. For the last few years the Doves are some of the residential birds living in New Brunswick Miramichi Naturalists’ Club year round that may come to through the leadership of garden feeders in the winter. member Dave McLeod, has You might also see winter recorded a list of birds observed visitors from further north in Northumberland County from such as American Tree Dec. 1 to the last day of Sparrows, Common Redpolls February. During the winter of and Bohemian Waxwings. They 2019, 57 species were observed, visit southern Canada and a low number. The previous northern United States for their winter, 2018, 78 species were winter “getaway”. The observed. The list included Bohemian Waxwings don’t ducks, gulls, songbirds, raptors usually visit feeders but will in and a group I suppose we could large numbers greedily feast on call scavengers that include berries and apples in our yards. crows, ravens and pigeons. In the fall and spring, migrating Many people enjoy birds often stop at feeders to re- improving the bleak view of Northern Cardinal and Blue Jay. Photo taken by Peter Gadd in fuel. Birds such as Fox winter we often see from our his yard in Miramichi. Sparrows and White Crowned windows by stocking bird Sparrows and even some other feeders in our yards (gardens) to help our avian neighbours get quite rare birds. through a cold and barren time. Feeding does improve their It is best to provide a variety of feeder types and a variety chances of survival, however it has been noted through studies of food types. The most popular food is black oil sunflower that feeder birds still get the majority of their nutritional needs seeds which are rich in energy. Unsalted peanuts (shelled or not), from natural sources such as wild seeds, berries and other fruit mixed bird seed, suet, and nyjer seed are other preferred feed and dormant insects in various stages of their life cycle that are types, the latter being very popular with the visiting Siskins and hidden in such places as tree bark. They will get by without us. Redpolls. Feed can also just be scattered on the ground as some Birds, being warm blooded, need fuel for their metabolic birds like to scratch and peck. What should be avoided however processes to keep the furnace on so to speak. The colder the is bread as it is poor in nutritional value. Feeders should be temperature the greater the amount of activity there will be at cleaned from time to time especially after a warm wet spell. the feeders. Birds also of course need to drink water so if it can be provided One of the most common small feeder birds is of course in liquid form, it is also a help to them. the Black-capped Chickadee, New Brunswick’s provincial bird. For more information about birds in the Miramichi region Also seen frequently are Blue Jays. These, along with Dark-eyed and the Miramichi Naturalist’s Club visit Juncos, Goldfinches, Purple Finches, Evening Grosbeaks, the www.miramichinaturalistclub.com.

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Saturday December 14 Beaverbrook Kin Centre

This is a special Christmas fundraiser for the 63rd Miramichi Folksong Festival with James withMorrison and James the Down Morrison East and the Entertainers and special guests, Down River Square Dancers, DownEastArthur Strang, Jimmy LawlorEntertainers, Christopher Guindon, Bobby Watling Jr. and Susan Butler. The concert will be on Saturday, December 14 at the Beaverbrook Kin Centre, starting at 7pm. Advance tickets are $15 and $20 at the door. Tickets are on sale at Brookdale Flower Shop and Kingston’s Car Wash. This concert is sponsored by North Shore Construction and Howard Johnsons. James Morrison is a noted fiddler who has been playing since Above: James Morrison the age of eight. He was the first Miramichier to be inducted into the Below: The DownEast Entertainers New Brunswick Country Music Hall of Fame in 1990. He has played the fiddle in every corner of this province and beyond. He played 20 years on the CTV Christmas Daddies and has played with the Miramichi Folksong Festival for over 30 years and continues to play each year for the New Brunswick Day Breakfast to a packed house. His band, the DownEast Entertainers, includes: Maurice Fleming on piano and sax, from Riverview; Gary Bulmer on drums from ; Elmer MacDonald, Eugene Somers and Bobby Watling senior on guitar from Miramichi; and James Morrison on fiddle. For further info call Susan Butler 506-622-1780 or email [email protected]

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Giv’er Miramichi is published by MCG Media 19 As the Losier Foundation play your toonie every week for a progresses with the construction of chance to win. We also offer 6 our new Residential Hospice month and 12-month prepayment facility, Hospice Miramichi Inc. options. Rules for the draw and continues to place an emphasis on locations where you can play, are developingLooking operational Back fundraising on afound Successful on the Hospice Year website at programs to ensure that we not only www.HospiceMiramichi.com. continueHospice to offer our Miramichi existing Our extraordinarily successful services to the community, but also She Shed Draw debuted in 2019 that we are able to hit the ground and yes, we will be continuing this running with the opening of the fundraiser with a draw for a She Residential Hospice in 2020. Shed for Mother’s Day 2020. Details The community consistently will be on the Hospice Miramichi style shopping. Our volunteers are have taken part in our value-added Inc. Facebook page and tickets will waiting to assist you in finding fundraisers that assist us in be available exactly what you want. delivering our Community in early While at the Shoppe, you can Outreach Program, our Day 2020. This also purchase hand crafted items that Hospice Program and our Grief year’s draw have been made by our Helping and Bereavement Program, while sold out Hands for Hospice group of simultaneously educating the quickly so volunteers. This year the group has community on the true importance don’t miss also created a beautiful sampler quilt of these types of services to our out! themed to “There is no place like clients and their caregivers. Our Hospice Shoppe continues home”. Tickets are being sold at the 2019 has seen the introduction to offer repurposed new to you Shoppe, where the quit is also on of very successful new programs clothing, collectables, accessories display, for $2 each or 3 for $5 and beginning with our Helping and much more. Thanks to our the draw for the quilt will be held on Hospice Bucket of Bucks. Our generous clients who donate December 18th; just in time for Bucket of Bucks draw is unique as regularly to make our Shoppe so Christmas! your weekly toonie can win you successful. If you haven’t visited Make sure you follow the 60% of all the money played that our new location at 139 Duke St., Hospice Shoppe Facebook page week. But remember, you have to drop in and experience boutique where you will be notified of

20 www.GiverMiramichi.com Christmas 2019 specials and see a sampling of beginning Nov. 14, hosted by new goods as they are placed the W.S. Loggie Cultural in the store. Donations of Center for the first time. This goods are also accepted on year’s beautifully decorated site, but please use the side Christmas trees for the door entrance for deliveries. auction were trimmed with a New for 2019 is our variety of extraordinarily Experience of a Lifetime artful and theme-oriented Draw. Six exciting world decorations created by Angie trips of a lifetime will be MacColl of Country Floral. given away on February 15, Once again Santa made an 2020, each one including appearance with free photos $1,000 in spending money! being taken by Grace In addition, five CASH prizes Trowbridge. Tickets can be purchased for the “There’s no place like home.” of $1,000 will also be given sampler quilt at the Hospice Shoppe. The quilt was made by One of the most special out. The total value of the Helping Hands for Hospice volunteers. Draw date Dec. 18th. parts of Home for the trips and cash is over Holidays was the lighting of $51,000. Tickets are only $125 each and a limited the Angels Remembered tree. Donators gathered to see number of tickets will be sold. Visit their special angels remembered with their names being www.HospiceMiramichi.com for Rules and regulations highlighted on the angels decorating the entire tree. as well as the details of ticket sales and, most All in all, a busy time for the Board of Directors, importantly, the trips that are up for grabs. Tickets are volunteers and staff of Hospice Miramichi Inc. On on sale now! behalf of all of us, thanks once again for your continued The Hospice Miramichi Home for the Holidays support. Merry Christmas and a Happy & Christmas event was back for another successful year prosperous New Year.

Giv’er Miramichi is published by MCG Media 21 Ginger Tumeric Tea

This drink warms the body, soothes the throat and delivers a flavourful dose of healing minerals & enzymes. It also has natural antibiotic and anti-inflammatory and cleansing properties. Enjoy it anytime, or at the first sign of a cold.

Ingredients (makes about 8 cups)

8 cups water A soothing, immune boosting drink. 8 slices of ginger (about 1/4 inch thick and 1 inch round) 4 tbsp lemon juice 1 tsp ground tumeric 2 tbsp unpasteurized honey, or more to taste

- Place the ginger and water in a large pot and bring to a boil, on high heat. - Reduce heat and let simmer for 10 to 15 min. - Remove from heat. Pour into a teapot and add turmeric and lemon juice. - Let tea cool slighty before pouring into your cup and adding honey. Honey’s healing properties are destroyed if heated to above 42C.

Variations: If you don’t like tumeric you can leave it out. Just know that tumeric is an anti-inflammatory and natural antibiotic. Try using only 1/2 tsp if you want to ease into it.

Source: The Tastes of Ayurveda

22 www.GiverMiramichi.com Christmas 2019 Due to mobility and balance problems, Xavier Doiron cannot do a lot of things that other 11-year-old children take for granted. He has been attending the Stan Cassidy Centre in Fredericton for special physiotherapy sessions and they recommend a special tricycle which would hold his feet straight while he peddled.Highland Since there was no funding Society Donates available for such a bike through medical insurance, his case worker contacted The Highland Society of NB at Miramichi and asked if theya couldSpecial help. Tricycle The Highland Society agreed to purchase this tricycle for Xavier and it was delivered to him a couple of weeks ago at The Stan Cassidy Centre. He now has the bike at home in Lavillette and when we visited him on Sunday, he was so proudly driving it around the yard that we had a hard time to get him Xavier on his new tricycle with Highland Society Treasurer, Bill Donald. stopped for a picture. – Bill Donald

Giv’er Miramichi is published by MCG Media 23 Miramichi Transit In its 10th year of operation, Miramichi Transit is the epitome of an organization moving forward in a positive direction. The public transportation service was launched in 2009 with great fanfare thanks to a complete buy-in from municipal leaders, provincial and federal governments, local business, and, of course, the community in general. Fast Positiveforward to the present, and Momentum it’s easy to see that the momentum Continues for of Miramichi Transit continues to grow. “Based on current projections, our ridership numbers this year will be the highest in the past four years,” said lines - the Green, Blue and Red Lines – cover the city with Miramichi Transit Manager James Mallory. “More people are more than 100 stops every hour. getting on the bus and seeing the direct benefits of public Along with being able to get anywhere you want to go transportation – some of which include huge annual savings in the city, Mallory says the affordability of public transit is in your wallet, a safe and reliable mode of transportation and very popular with customers. another measure to help battle climate change.” “The cost to ride the bus is only $3 per fare. As well, Miramichi Transit is a not-for-profit organization customers can take advantage of reduced rates by purchasing which offers public bus service inside Miramichi city limits booklets of tickets of 10, 20 or an unlimited bus pass. The to the areas of Chatham, Chatham Head, Newcastle and booklets of tickets and passes are especially popular among Douglastown. Service is offered Monday to Friday from 7 some of our more frequent users which include students from am to 6 pm and on Saturday from 9 am to 4 pm Three bus NBCC Miramichi, seniors and the working public,” said Mallory. Miramichi Transit is an essential public service that creates spin-off benefits for residents, local businesses and organizations. By offering a low-cost, safe and efficient transportation mode, Miramichi Transit improves access to reach basic needs such as groceries, medical, employment, education, shopping and social services. As well, Miramichi Transit provides an economic boost to the region by employing a dozen people, including a manager, administrative assistant, five full-time bus operators and five part-time bus operators. And for those who may think Miramichi Transit is just a municipal bus service – that’s not the case. “Miramichi Transit offers charter service inside and outside the city,” said Mallory. “Our charter service is great for a group looking for a transportation service tailored to their exact needs.” “And we can’t forget about advertising space we have available at our 36 bus shelters throughout the city. At a cost as low as $40 a month, local businesses and advertisers will have their brand visible to as many as 18,000 impressions per day, seven days a week, 365 days a year.” To learn more about Miramichi Transit, visit our website: www.miramichitransit.ca, email the manager: [email protected], or call our office at 623-2370.

24 www.GiverMiramichi.com Christmas 2019 Giv’er Miramichi is published by MCG Media 25 Wayne Curtis Award for Literary Arts By James M. Fisher

At a recent Words on Water event more so I suffer more." However, he at the Newcastle Public Library, a mentioned that he tends to get too series of engraved wood plaques sentimental the more he reflects back crafted by local artist Gloria SavoieReceives the New Brunswickon all that he has seen and was unveiled. They are to mark the experienced: "Sentiment can be both "indoor" portion of the Miramichi a virtue and a curse in that regard. I LiteraryLieutenant-Governor's Trail. In attendance were the grieve about things that may go authors Sandra Bunting, Chuck unnoticed to other people; things like Bowie, Doug Underhill, and Wayne the loss of the bat, the demise of our Curtis. All read from their works and Canadian songbirds or the plight of there was much conversation the Atlantic Salmon." Endowed with afterword. an amazing memory, it seems nothing The biggest buzz revolved escapes his notice, particularly in the around the news that Wayne Curtis New Brunswick outdoors, yet one recently received the New Brunswick that has changed a lot since his Lieutenant-Governor's Award for the younger days spent growing up in the Literary Arts. In receiving this nearby rural community of Keenan. acknowledgement for his lifetime "I grieve about the changing of the of contributions, he joins such past seasons, both literal and metaphoric." winners as M. Travis Lane, Beth I also asked Mr. Curtis if we Powning, and the late Raymond Fraser, another Miramichi could expect anything new from him: "I have a book coming native. out in the spring. It is called Winter Road, a collection of I was able to speak with Wayne at length both in person short stories that lead us from spring to winter, youth to old at the event and later, via email from his Fredericton home age. It should be around in April. I am now working on my regarding this recognition. "I was delighted to get the news. 20th book, possibly my last, as I am getting on in years." Mr. Awards like this give legitimacy to what I am trying to Curtis excels in the short story genre; Alistair MacLeod achieve. Plus, It is good to be in the company of writers like described him as “a master of short fiction,” To date, he has Lane and Fraser," he stated. written seven collections of short stories, eight books of non- Author Doug Underhill from the podium paid tribute to fiction (essays), three novels and a book of poetry. the high degree of detail in Wayne's writing. In speaking with The awards were presented at a gala held at the him afterward, I mentioned this, for I was in total agreement Lieutenant-Governor's residence on November 4, 2019. with Mr. Underhill. Wayne responded: "I am a For more information visit the New Brunswick Arts sentimentalist by nature so I tend to dig deep into the Board website at www.artsnb.ca/site/en/awards. grassroots of the matter, get down to the heart feelings. I feel

26 www.GiverMiramichi.com Christmas 2019 “Then the Grinch thought of something he hadn't before! What if Christmas, he thought, doesn't come from a store. What if Christmas... perhaps... means a little bit more!”

Dr. Seuss, How the Grinch Stole Christmas!

Giv’er Miramichi is published by MCG Media 27 In 1996, following the shutdown at the local paper mill, Don Shaddick set out to create Shadcomm Ltd. by Jimmy MacKinley and had little idea where this new endeavor would lead him. Don’s initial venture with his newly formed companyStaying began with offering Secure security cameras On and The River: alarm systems. He soon discovered an additional demand and began to offer SCADA systems, computer programsThe that Story gather and analyze of data Shadcomm in real time, greatly meeting the security needs of both business and residential communities. In 2005, he expanded into the water business and created ADR Water Ltd., to meet the needs of the community. His market quickly expanded and was soon system integration and wireless networking. offering solutions throughout New Brunswick helping The ShadComm team has designed custom solar homes, businesses, and communities with their water systems for clients who require data acquisition in treatment needs. remote areas off the grid. They design custom solar As dissimilar a water treatment company is to a systems, from simple to complex, to provide solutions security company, both enterprises were forged with the to meet customers diverse needs. same ideal, vision, and goal; to offer solutions to Don Shaddick has definitely made a mark here in problems. Both companies continue to grow and evolve the Miramichi and surrounding communities and his in helping Miramichi and surrounding communities. entrepreneurial mindset continues to innovate and One example is the recent completion of water treatment collaborate with exciting new technologies for the system in St. Margaret’s NB, where a 65 year old failing people of New Brunswick and beyond. water system was replaced and now provides clean drinking water to 80 homes. Shadcomm has also emerged as an innovate industry leader in CSA approved panel manufacturing, control

28 www.GiverMiramichi.com Christmas 2019 Giv’er Miramichi is published by MCG Media 29 Stained Glass Art on the Acadian Peninsula by Lynda Briant Another artist has moved to town! the secret ingredient bringing life to the Louis Gignac has recently moved from glass. Louis would like to instill the Ottawa to establish himself in his new same child-like feelings of awe and home in Neguac. Louis is a gifted glass wonder he has, in others, through this worker. He was inspired in 2006 after rich medium. visiting the Charles Hosmer Morse Louis' pieces are open for viewing Museum of American Art in Winter by appointment once renovations of his GignacPark, Florida. Louis wentde home Neguac to workshop and studio are complete. explore the many techniques of Also, stay tuned for glass workshops to working with glass at workshops locally come. Visit Louis' website, and in Toronto. He started out www.louisgignac.com, for further venturing into leaded stained glass and information on Louis' passion and eventually gravitated towards mosaics upcoming schedules. and glass appliqué. Louis found these Thank you for joining our latter two techniques offered him more community, Louis, to share your of the type of creative expression he creative gift. desired. As Louis says, he has actually been The photo top left is of a large framed piece named Geode. Louis explains why he chose working with colour under glass for the name. over 30 years. Louis worked as a medical laboratory technologist making “I love geodes. I have been making many blood films on glass microscope slides. artworks based on these rock formations. He would stain the blood films on glass Cracking one open reveals different layers and the discovery of a sparkling crystalline to identify types of cells and interior. For me, they have turned into microscopic organisms. His scientific metaphors for human lives. The exterior is career was transforming into an artistic the person I see and judge until I get to love one. the gem of the inner person.” Louis has discovered that light is

30 www.GiverMiramichi.com Christmas 2019 I BELIEVE

by Louis Gignac

I believe I have lost a language.

I want to speak the ART language I forgot.

I want to speak in GLASS. And I want light to shine through my words.

I hope one day I will not need to translate.

I want to add art-speak to science-says and discover what emerges. Leave rule keeping and statistical coercion.

I want to feel the colour.

I want to play in the sandbox.

What is yellow whispering in my ear? Is yellow really the colour of fear?

I want to write the biography of blue; the glorious ceiling I live under, watching with awe the cloud-changes above.

I contemplate the pressure of green emoting spring.

I believe joy should be ordinary. And wonder mandatory.

Anticipating California poppy orange, I want to wake up to unseen purple faith.

I believe red can be the colour of tears, as I struggle to be here.

I believe black is the colour of determination through the night time.

Roll in the wintery crystal that magnifies the Light!

And wonder at the Wonder.

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In everything I do I am looking for the motivation to keep on living…. I believe that we are supposed to live life wide awake with inquisitiveness, anticipation and enthusiasm like the children we once were. I find this motivation each day when I give myself the time to experience awe In the magnificence of Nature: The vistas of the sky… The panoramas of the landscape… The miniature worlds underneath my microscope… I find it when I remember what I did naturally as a child with no prodding or persuasions and when I allow myself to be as curious as my child self would have me be.

Giv’er Miramichi is published by MCG Media 31 This cranberry sauce is so delicious you’ll want to eat it right out of the bowl with a spoon, turkey or no turkey! Its packed full of flavour from orange zest, ginger, vanilla and a variety of spices. Cranberries contain vitamin C and plenty of natural antioxidants.

Ingredients 1 12 oz bag of cranberries 1 cup sugar 1/2 cup orange juice (fresh squeezed) 2 tblsp orange zest 1 rounded tsp of fresh grated ginger (or bottled minced ginger) 1 tsp vanilla extract Cranberry Sauce Recipe 1/8 tsp nutmeg 1/8 tsp ground cloves 1/2 tsp cinnamon

Instructions - Cranberries can be used fresh or frozen. The bags purchased in store are usually 12 oz (340 g) which is the equivalent of three cups of berries if you are picking your own. - Rinse cranberries in a colander and pick out any twigs or bad berries. - Mix all ingredients into a medium sized sauce pot and bring to a boil, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes until the cranberries are soft and burst and the sauce thickens. It will thicken more as it cools. - Let cool and pour into a glass container to store in the fridge for up to 1 week.

Variations: Try adding chopped pecans or raisins.

32 www.GiverMiramichi.com Christmas 2019 Roll-out Sugar Cookies Yield: Approximately 24 cookies (varys with size of cookie cutter

1 cup butter 1 cup sugar 1 lg egg 2 tsp baking powder 1 tsp vanilla 2 3/4 cups flour

- Preheat oven to 400F. - Cream butterChristmas and sugar together in a large bowl Cookies with an electric mixer. Beat in egg and vanilla. - Mix flour and baking powder together in a seperate bowl and add the mixture to the batter slowly, one cup at a time, combining after each addition. The last 3/4 cup will need to be stirred in by hand. - Divide dough into two balls. There is no need to chill, it will become stiff. On a floured surface roll out to 1/8 inch thickness. - Cut out shapes and place them on a non-stick or parchment paper covered cookie sheet. - Bake on the middle rack for 6 to 10 minutes or until light brown. We tested them and 7 minutes was the perfect time for our oven.

Sugar Cookie Icing (dries hard and smooth for decorating) 1 cup powdered sugar (icing sugar) 3 tsp milk 2 tsp light corn syrup (clear or “white”) 1/4 tsp vanilla or almond extract food colouring of your choice

- Stir the sugar and milk until smooth. Beat in corn syrup and vanilla until icing is smooth and glossy. If its too thick add more corn syrup. Divide into bowls and add food colouring as desired. - Cookies can be dipped in icing, or spread it with the back of a spoon.

Giv’er Miramichi is published by MCG Media 33 Christmas & Winter Programs at the Library

Chatham Public Library Pillow! Saturday, December 14 at 24 King St., Miramichi 2:30 pm. (Registration opens Nov. Tel: (506) 773-6274 30). Please call 773-6274 to register *Adult help may be required for Storytime these programs. (Age 2-5) Help your child foster a lifelong love of Letters to Santa reading by Children are invited to drop-in engaging in stories, anytime between 10 am to 12:30 or Parents/guardians are asked to stay songs, crafts, and 1:30- 5 pm on December 6 & 7 to in the room during the movie. more! This drop-in write and decorate their letter to - The Secret Life of Pets 2 program is Nov. 19 Santa. We will deliver the letters to (76 Minutes - Rated PG) designed for Canada Post where the postal elves – The Grinch (86 Minutes - children ages 2-5 Dec. 17 will make sure Santa replies! Paper, Rated PG) but is often enjoyed stickers, markers, crayons, by children of any envelopes etc. will all be provided! Make & Mingle (Age 18+) age. Fridays at Get creative and enjoy a social 10:30 am (last one of the year is outing at the library! This session, December 13). *Nov. 29 is a we will be making a festive shadow bilingual storytime. box. Light refreshments will be served. Thursday, Nov. 28 at 6:30 Movie Night (All ages) pm. A non-refundable fee of $10 is Join us for a movie on the 3rd payable at registration. Must be 18+ Tuesday of every month at 6 pm. We to participate. provide popcorn & drinks but feel free to bring a blanket/pillow and Tween Scene (Age 8-12) make yourself comfortable! Create your very own No-Sew

34 www.GiverMiramichi.com Christmas 2019 Elf Workshop (Age 5-12) Give your children a chance to make Christmas gifts for two special people of their choosing. Drop-in from 2:30-4:30 pm on Saturday, December 7 for crafty gift making. You must remain in the library while your elves are working, but NO Visit the Acadian Museum FREE! peeking! NB public libraries are giving away free passes to the Musée Acadien / Acadian Museum in Moncton Newcastle Public Library Build your own Gingerbread Tel: (506) 623-2450 during the month of November House Bring your family; we supply 2019. Explore one of the largest 100 Fountain Head Ln, the gingerbread house kit, cookies, Miramichi collections of Acadian artifacts in frosting, hot chocolate and the world! Christmas music. Saturday Book Club Use your library card to get your December 7th from 10:30 am to pass, which you can use to gain a Have you heard we have started a 11:30 am at the Newcastle Public book club? Occurs the 3rd Tuesday one-time entrance on any day from Library. Please call 623-2450 to November 1, 2019 to February 28, of every month from 6:30-7:30 pm. register, space is limited. December’s selection is The Night 2020. The passes will be available in Circus by Erin Morgenstern. Pick up libraries beginning November 1 to Knits of the Round Table November 30. your copy today. Calling all knitters, crocheters, and other fiber artists! Join us every Saturday from 10 am until 12 pm for Knits of the Round Table. Unwind and socialize with other yarn happy people. You bring your projects and we’ll bring the tea!

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Dolan Woodlands Nature Preserve

The Nature Trust of New Brunswick announced in The extensive mixed forest located on the preserve is rich August, the conservation of over 16 hectares (41 acres) of with white ash, pin cherry, eastern white cedar, white spruce, extensive mixed forest and wetland habitat, which includes aspen, white birch, balsam fir, larch, and red maple. This part of the Carding Mill Brook tributary of the Miramichi habitat supports various species of wildlife including ducks, River, in Miramichi. brook trout, moose, deer, beaver, raccoon, as well as many Located in the former village of Nelson, the property has species of birds and amphibians. been named the Dolan AnnouncedWoodlands Nature Preserve inafter Miramichi the Dolan family who generously donated the land to the Nature Trust for its permanent protection in 2018. The property borders the popular Miramichi Cross Country Ski Club and protects land where some of its trails are located. The Dolan Woodlands Nature Preserve has a rich history in the Miramichi area, as the woodlot was originally purchased in 1845 by John (Doolan) Dolan. He arrived in Miramichi in 1830 at age 15 from Ireland with his father, mother, and younger brother Thomas, and the family lived on Beaubears Island for the first 20 years of their new life, originally working in the shipbuilding industry. Throughout the years, the Dolan family have been wise stewards of this property, enjoying the surrounding nature which would become a touchstone for many members of the Dolan Woodlands Nature Preserve. Photo by Peter Gadd family. The intentions of the family’s donation include to honour their ancestors, to ensure the land will be conserved, The wetlands and riparian zone surrounding the nature in perpetuity, and to give back to the community of preserve are important to the sustainability of the Carding Miramichi, where this nature preserve will be enjoyed for Mill Brook and the quality of the water in this brook. This future generations. brook is a direct tributary of the salmon bearing Miramichi The nature preserve protects an extensive network of River. wetlands, including forested wetlands, which provide To celebrate the announcement a grand opening important habitat for many plant species, including highbush celebration took place at the nature preserve on Saturday, cranberry, rattlesnake root, wild cucumber, and hawthorn. September 7th, 2019.

Giv’er Miramichi is published by MCG Media 37 38 www.GiverMiramichi.com Christmas 2019 Giv’er Miramichi is published by MCG Media 39 40 www.GiverMiramichi.com Christmas 2019 Giv’er Miramichi is published by MCG Media 41 If you have photos, stories, tips or tidbits to share we always welcome your submissions. Send submissions to [email protected]. For photos please send high resolution jpg’s (not resized for email) and remember to include your name for the photo credit and the location where the photo was taken or description of the subject matter.

We just can’t get enough of those Fall Photos! After Thanksgiving weekend we received so many great shots from our readers, we just had to share them now... even if there is snow in the air! Submissions

Scott Sealy took this photo in late October, one last time boating for the year, on the Miramichi River.

Canoes on the Mill Stream at sunset. Photo by Brittany O'Toole.

Pabineau Falls in all its autumn splendor. Photo by Dave Colbourne. This country autumn setting was photographed by Linda Sweeney.

42 www.GiverMiramichi.com Christmas 2019 Miramichi Centennial Bridge rising above the fall foliage. Photo by Verica Leblanc who says, “Fall is a wonderful time to take pictures as our city is bathed in colour. Every year it produces a different intensity.”

Above: Railroad tracks by the Enclosure in Derby Junction. Photo by Laura Lea Comeau

Right: Photo taken by Pamela Kerr of the Barnaby River under a colourful sky.

Below: Autumn reflection in Black River. Photo by Beth MacMillan.

Giv’er Miramichi is published by MCG Media 43 Annual Candlelight Parade, St. Raphael's Catholic Church in Blackville. This buck looks like he was happy to pose for a photo Photo by Les McLaughlin last winter for Les McLaughlin.

The Chatham Waterfront reflected on the river. Photo by Bonnie Coughlan

There are a few corrections from the fall issue.

The contact number for Miramichi Rug Hookers should have been Katie Vienneau 622-0044.

The Miramichi Quilt Guild meet on Wednesday nights (not Thursday) at 7:00 pm. The Quilt Show is biannual.

44 www.GiverMiramichi.com Christmas 2019 Giv’er Miramichi is published by MCG Media 45 “Our hearts grow tender with childhood memories and love of kindred, and we are better Here We Grow Again!throughout the year for having, Furniture & Carpet Man has gone under a major in spirit, become a child again renovation and doubled its showroom size to 7000 sq ft. They carry all the latest in flooring and furniture trends but also have window treatments and a line of hot tubs. A family at Christmastime.” owned and operated business for over 32 years serving the Miramichi and surrounding areas, they have preserved a family oriented environment providing first class service to -Laura Ingalls Wilder their valued customers. They offer flooring installation and will supply you with a free estimate. Call 506-622-2363 or drop by their updated showroom at 201 King George Hwy. Miramichi. Visit them online at www.thecarpetman.ca or www.facebook.com/furniturecarpetman

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