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CyberSticks 'n Stones: Words Really Can Hurt!

The District Education Council of School District 16 Invites Parents and Community Members To:
CyberSticks 'n Stones: Words Really Can Hurt! Monday, October 3th, 2005

School District 16 is recognized as a leader in promoting the use of technology for the education of students. As part of its mandate to use technology in a way that both supports and enhances the curriculum, it has also put in place many safeguards to ensure the online safety of our students.

It is with the objective of providing a safe and positive learning environment for our children, that you are invit­ed to learn what you can do at home to protect your child from Cyberbullying - a form of online bullying that takes place through computers.

Please Join_

Dr. Parry Aftab
From 7:00pm to 9:00pm
"Live" At The James M. Hill Memorial High School Theatre
Or "Via Video Conference" at
Bonar Law Memorial High School,
Blackville School or North & South Esk Rural
Monday, October 3th, 2005
(Refreshments will be served compliments of the District 16 District Education Council)

Dr. Aftab is an Internet lawyer and child advocate who heads www.Wiredsafety.org, which has been educating people about Cyberbullying since 1995. She is presently working closely with Miramichi's Child Safety Research and Innovation Center (CSRIC) and District 16 to help raise community awareness about what can be done to combat Cyberbullying.

Dr. Aftab will be addressing the following issues: How do we protect our children from online bullying, identity theft and harmful websites? How do we teach our children to use the Internet responsibly? What role do cell phones and interactive gaming devices play in Cyberbullying? What can our community do to stop Cyberbullying? What roles can the following commu­nity members play in providing solutions: Teachers? School Administrators? Parents? Police? Mental Healthcare Professionals?

Admission is FREE but please pick up tickets for the live performance at
your local school or the District 16 Office (This enables us to plan effectively)

Moose on the Loose

Here's a photo for the moose hunters who may not have spotted a moose this past weekend.

This picture of a moose was sent to us by Gloria Gallant. It was taken on Sept. 4, 2005 in her son's (Jody) yard in Douglastown. It is a young bull about 1 1/2 years old.

Look at that pretty face!

Pumpkin Party

Historic Water Street Business District wants everyone to know the Pumpkin Party is still on!

The Pumpkin Party with Ollie & the Pie Knockers and the opening ceremonies are still a go at 6:30 p.m. tonight, Friday Sept. 23, at Waterford Green. Be sure to let everyone know the party is still on.

Join us Saturday Sept. 24 at 1:00 p.m. for the Pumpkin Fling with more BLASTS from the all-new cannon and giant trebuchet. Check out all the details at
http://www.pumpkinfestival.ca/

Listen Live on Mighty Miramichi!

The radio streaming feature is back on the Mighty Miramichi homepage allowing you to listen to Life Radio, The Positive Voice for the Miramichi, from your computer.

Just go to the home page www.mightymiramichi.com and click on the Listen Live banner as indicated above. Even if you are outside of the broadcasting area...like if you are in Cuba on vacation... as long as you can get to a computer and open up www.mightymiramichi.com, you can listen to a local Miramichi radio station.

That's pretty cool.

Life Radio can be heard locally at 101.1 FM in Miramichi and at 107.5 FM towards the Blackville area. Life Radio is the first FM stereo radio station in the Miramichi Region. They frequently host concerts in Miramichi and Life 101.1/107.5 will be broadcasting all away games for the Miramichi Timberwolves.

Visit their website at www.liferadio.ca

Darlene's Tea House and Family Restaurant

There's nothing like the smell of toasted homemade brown bread (with raisins) to put you in a good mood.

I dropped into one of my most favourite places this morning, Darlene's Tea House & Family Restaurant. After much demand from customers and friends, Darlene has opened her restaurant once again. www.DarlenesTeaHouse.com

This morning she was baking lasagna and mixing up garlic butter for garlic bread. I didn't want to leave.

I think it is the desserts I've missed the most...the cinnamon buns with cream cheese sauce, gingerbread cake with rum-raisin sauce... and the list goes on.

She has only been re-opened since Sept. 17 but already the response has been overwhelming. Old customers are calling to see the news of her opening is really true, her reservation book has come to life again and groups are already booking their Christmas parties. Since I live close to the TeaHouse in Blackville, and work in Miramichi, I've even had requests from people in Miramichi asking me to deliver breakfast to them

Hmm...maybe I could start taking orders... rent a little van...

Photo Courtesy of Miramichi Leader/Weekend. (Carol Morris photo.)

Eel Ground in Bloom Winners Announced

The winners of the 2005 Eel Ground contest were announced by Percy Barnaby, President of Abenaki Associates, the Eel Ground - based company which sponsored the first annual contest in memory of Madeline Bernard, Mr. Barnaby’s Grandmother.

The winners are: Best Overall Garden, Darlene Francis of 102 Francis Road; Best Back Yard Garden, Grace McKay of 9 Church Road and Best Children’s Garden, Wenda Murphy of 72 Riverview Road East. Honorable mentions went to Cindy Ginnish, whose garden is a wonderful “work in progress” which honors the memory of various family members, and Angie McKay.

This was the first year for the contest which will become an annual event. “Judging was made very difficult since all entries were strong candidates, and we want to thank all Eel Ground residents who joined in on this excellent opportunity to make our community a better place to live”, said Mr. Barnaby. “Next year we hope to attract more sponsors, and to get a real early start to the contest so more people can plan their entries early in the season. What was really interesting this year was that some of the contestants also submitted stories along with their entries to explain what their gardens meant to them.”

Mr. Barnaby hopes to have a higher level of participation from the younger community members next year and will have more prizes dedicated to them. He also expressed his thanks for Michelle Cadogan and Victoria Irving for their kind assistance in judging the entries, and to Shirley Ward for her assistance in promoting the contest.

Photographs of the winning entries are posted here.

Meet Tiger.

He's 7 years old, a solid 20 lbs, 100% bad attitude... and perfectly rectangular!

In the blink of an eye, cars on highways collide in symphonies of twisting metal, as drivers disappear behind the wheel. Planes tear through the sky, millions vanish, and humanity cries out in fear.

The Left Behind dramatic audio series comes to Life – on the Life radio Network beginning this Sunday September 18th at 1 pm.

More than a dramatic reading of the Left Behind novel, this ground-breaking audio drama is an evolutionary leap in storytelling. Featuring an electrifying cast of voice actors, stunning sound effects, and a riveting soundtrack, this unprecedented Sound and Drama Experience immerses the listener into the lives of Rayford Steele and Buck Williams as they encounter chaos, adventure, and faith among those who have been left behind.

The series is based on the award winning novels by Tim LaHaye and Jerry Jenkins.

Jenkins and LaHaye offer an account of what life might be like for those left behind when millions vanish. Left Behind will intrigue you, entertain you, and challenge you. And when you realize it represents an event that millions believe will actually occur, it could change your life.

Passengers aboard a Boeing 747 en route to Europe disappear. Instantly. Nothing remains except their rumpled piles of clothes, jewelry, fillings, surgical pins, and the like.

Vehicles, suddenly unmanned, careen out of control. People are terror-stricken as loved ones vanish before their eyes.

Some blame space aliens. Others claim a freak of nature. Still others say it was a high-tech military attack by a world conqueror.

But airline captain Rayford Steele's wife had warned him of this very event. If Irene Steele was right, both she and their young son have disappeared. What about their older daughter? Like Rayford, Chloe had been skeptical.

In the midst of global chaos, Rayford must search for his family, for answers, for truth. As devastating as the disappearances have been, the darkest days may lie ahead.

Terror and chaos continues worldwide as the cataclysm unfolds. For those left behind, the apocalypse has just begun.

Mix the Left Behind series with a full-blown soundtrack production and a bit of your imagination, and you have an exciting new way to experience the trials and triumphs of the Tribulation Force. Each book is transformed into twelve, 30-minute episodes by dozens of professional actors. Sound effects are added throughout, and a custom music sound track is composed and performed. The end result is a front row seat to a captivating portrayal of end time’s events.

Left Behind – the dramatic audio series coming to the Life Radio Network 107.5 FM in Blackville, NB, and 101.1 FM in the Miramichi, NB. And don’t forget you can also check us out online at www.liferadio.ca and hit the listen live link.

The Second Annual Model Train Show in Miramichi happens this weekend Saturday, September 17th from 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. at the Chatham Lions Club, 55 Cunard Street. Presented by Miramichi Crime Stoppers and the Chatham Lions Club, general admission is $3, $2 for students, and children under the age of 12 (accompanied by an adult) get in for FREE!

You will see eight operating layouts with over 30 displays, including G, O & HO scale. Check out our railroading sales and display table, along with on-site canteen services. Face-painting for the kids (or the young at heart). For your convenience, this event is wheelchair accessible.

Members from Miramichi Police Force, RCMP District 6 Miramichi, Department of Natural Resources, Corrections Canada, N.B. Crime Stoppers, and other law enforcement agencies will be in attendance. Watch for a special appearance by our mascot, Mr. Tips the Raccoon. Also, Crime Stoppers' Crime Cruiser will be on display, giving out colouring books and information about the Crime Stoppers program.

All aboard! It's fun for the entire family.

For more information contact Blake Johnstone at (506) 773-6859 or visit the website.

“The Man at the Mouth” to be Inducted into Salmon Hall of Fame

The Atlantic Salmon Museum, Doaktown, NB, will host its 2005 Hall of Fame Dinner on Friday, September 30th, at 6:30 p.m., in the River Room of the Museum.

The 2005 Inductees will be:

Oran & Esther Clowater (deceased) originally of Doaktown, NB, Caretaker & Cook - Oran & Esther acted as Caretaker and Cook at the Miramichi Anglers Association in Doaktown from 1972 – 1991.

George Roland Routledge of Renous, NB, Fly Tier – George’s Fly Shop is a real meeting place for many people who visit regularly, and who share his feeling “that fishing is more than catching a fish – its just being on the River with friends”. George’s generosity, his comfortable way of treating his customers, and his outstanding success in the profession he loves has earned him the title he is often know by, “THE MAN AT THE MOUTH”.

Clayton Arthur Stewart of Doaktown, NB, Guide – Clayton started his guiding career with Campbell’s Fishing Camps in Blackville in 1949. He worked for Campbell for several years, guiding at outfits on the main stem Miramichi and the Cains. From here, Clayton went to guide for the Old River Lodge for over thirty years.

Guest speaker will be Stephen Wood, B.Sc., and President of Wood River Enhancement Ltd. an Environmental Consulting Firm. For over twenty years Stephen has been involved in river and stream assessment, protection and restoration. He has been involved in numerous public education programs regarding fish and the environment around the province. Stephen is presently on the Board of the Atlantic Salmon Museum and is Chairman of the Museum’s “Come Play In Our River” Youth Education Program.

A limited number of tickets are available, please call 365-7787.

Robert Savoie sent us these great photos taken at Oak Point. Check out the Mighty Miramichi Photo Gallery for more great photos.



If you have pictures you'd like displayed, email them to us at: sammy@mightymiramichi.com and put "photo gallery" in the subject line.

HURRICANE KATRINA FUNDRAISER

8 hours of non stop music
Hosted by Susan Butler

Saturday, September 17, 2005 – 1pm - 8pm
Douglastown Community Hall

Sponsored by the City of Miramichi, Newcastle Printing, Miramichi Leader, 99.3 The River, Millbank Music/ Irving Keyboard

Featuring

New Creation - Gillis Family – Bob McCallum – Joey Dignam – Becky Butcher – Matilda Murdock – Bill Mullin – Owen Murdock – Retired Five – Jerry Cormier – Jim Morrison – Susan Butler – Aquilon from Rogersville – Jimmy Lawlor – Miramichi Fiddlers and other special guests .

Cash donations will be accepted the day of the concert and there will be tickets on door prizes. We encourage all organizations to come and support this cause.

All proceeds will go to the Canadian Red Cross
"Working together anything is possible"

A boat docked in a tiny Mexican village. An American tourist complimented the Mexican fisherman on the quality of his fish and asked how long it took him to catch them.

"Not very long," answered the Mexican.

"But then, why didn't you stay out longer and catch more?" asked the American.

The Mexican explained that his small catch was sufficient to meet his needs and those of his family.

The American asked, "But what do you do with the rest of your time?"

"I sleep late, fish a little, play with my children, and take a siesta with my wife. In the evenings, I go into the village to see my friends, have a few drinks, play the guitar, and sing a few songs . . I have a full life."

The American interrupted, "I have an MBA from Harvard and I can help you!
You should start by fishing longer every day. You can then sell the extrafish you catch. With the extra revenue, you can buy a bigger boat."

And after that?" asked the Mexican.

With the extra money the larger boat will bring, you can buy a secondone and a third one and so on until you have an entire fleet of trawlers.Instead of selling your fish to a middle man, you can then negotiatedirectly with the processing plants and maybe even open your own plant. You can then leave this little village and move to Mexico City, LosAngeles, or even New York City! From there you can direct your huge newenterprise."

"How long would that take?" asked the Mexican.

"Twenty, perhaps twenty-five years," replied the American.

"And after that?"

"Afterwards? Well my Friend, That's when it gets really interesting," answered the American, laughing. "When your business gets really big, you an start selling stocks and make millions!"

"Millions? Really? And after that?" said the Mexican.

"After that you'll be able to retire, live in a tiny village near the coast, sleep late, play with your children, catch a few fish, take a siesta with your wife and spend your evenings drinking and enjoying your friends."

And the moral is: Know where you're going in life... you may already be there.

Yesterday was Hummer Day in Miramichi.

The Grand Prize winner of a 2005 Hummer H2 SUT is Rejeanne McGraw of Caraquet, N.B.

Hourly draws were held all day. Check out the full list of winners here: http://hummer.mightymiramichi.com/id10.html