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Wednesday, August 26, 2009

2009 Salmon Hall of Fame Inductees Announced

The Atlantic Salmon Museum, Doaktown, NB will host its annual Hall of Fame Awards Banquet on Friday, September 25th, with a meet and greet reception at 5:30pm, followed by dinner at 6:30pm.

Inductees for 2009 are as follows:

Donald and Hudson (Tompy) MacKay, father and son (both deceased) will be inducted in the GUIDE category, where both gentlemen were employed as guides for many years. Donald was also a caretaker at Burnt Hill.

William Basco (Willy) (deceased) born in Hungary. He guided and worked as a caretaker for Wades, and later for the Campbell's and Keenan's pools in Blackville. He will be inducted in the GUIDE category.

The Rev. Walter Chandler Lynch, lives in Miramichi. He learned fly tying from a couple of friends but mostly self-taught. He will be inducted as both an ANGLER, and a FLY TYER.

Jacques Heroux A member of the NB Salmon Council and the NB Wildlife Association. He has been a guest tyer at some of the major Fly Fishing Shows in Canada and in 1999 he was the winner of the Atlantic Provinces Fly Tying Championship. He will be inducted as a FLY TYER.

The Guest speaker will be Doug MacDonald of Moncton. Doug is well known on the Miramichi, and is the Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Miramichi Salmon Association.

A limited number of tickets are available; please phone (506) 365-7787 for your ticket today. $35.00 each.

Menu:
* 6oz Salmon with egg sauce, mashed potatoes, fiddleheads, carrots, homemade roll, coffee/tea, and dessert.

Activities that evening include;
-Silent Auction
-Chinese Auction
-50/50 tickets

Read more on our website www.atlanticsalmonmuseum.com

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Monday, August 17, 2009

Fall Workshops on Photography and Editing


The Moncton Chapter of the Professional Writers Association of Canada will host two skills-building workshops this fall on photography and editing.

Renowned British Columbia photographer John Watson will present the first workshop on October 3 at the Moncton Public Library, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. "Take Photos that Sell" is a full-day session that provides the information and techniques for creating better photographs. The event is tailored for beginning photographers and writers/journalists who want to use their images to accompany articles, enhance a website or build a stock library.

Watson will discuss key elements for good photos and provide information on how to sell photos, what magazine editors are looking for, submission requirements, and more. There will be a presentation followed by a shooting session with 'assignments' and critiques.

Watson began his professional career as a weekend photographer for the local newspaper in Charlottetown, when he was just 15. After receiving his basic education at Holland College, John opened Imagemaker Photographic Studio in 1989. Four years later, he relocated his business to Vancouver, BC, but maintains ties with PEI and often returns to the region on assignment.

John's photographs have appeared on the covers of books and magazines in Hong Kong, the UK, USA, Canada and Europe, and have graced the inside pages of many publications around the world. To view his work, visit his website at imps.ca

Cost is $85 and includes refreshments. Participants are responsible for their own lunch. Payment is required in advance. Please pre-register by emailing your name and telephone number to info@monctonwriters.ca and put "Photography Workshop" in the subject line. Payment is accepted by cheque made payable to "Moncton Chapter PWAC" and mailed to: Deborah Carr, 143 Taylor Lane, Hillsborough, NB, E4H 3C7. The deadline for registration is September 25. Class size limited to 15, so register early to avoid disappointment.

Editing Workshop

The second editing workshop, cheekily called "The Secrets of Sin (oops..Syntax)" will be led by by Frances Peck at the Moncton Press Club on November 6 from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.This seminar looks at syntax from various angles, including how to shape it for different documents and readers.

Topics covered include subordination and coordination, periodic versus cumulative sentences, proximity of subject and verb, echo words, and special techniques such as ellipsis and isolation. This is the fourth in a series of very popular editing workshops Peck has given in the Maritimes (which means they fill up fast!).

Cost is $150 for members of provincial writers' associations and $170 for general public. Price includes the seminar, workbook, coffee breaks, and lunch. Advance payment is required to confirm registration. Registration deadline is October 23. Seating is limited to 25 participants, so register early to avoid disappointment.

For any queries, please email info@monctonwriters.ca or call Deborah Carr at 506-734-2367.

Visit the Moncton Writers website at monctonwriters.ca for information on these and other upcoming workshops and events of interest to writers and editors.

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Sunday, August 16, 2009

Final Day Schedule for Come Home to The River - McNamee


Priceville Footbridge photo by James E. Stewart courtesy of the McNamee on the Mighty Miramichi Facebook group.

Sunday August 16th, 2009

8 - 11:30 am: Breakfast - Boiestown Lions Club
Prepared by the Lions Club

11:30 am – 1:30 pm: Golf Tournament - Open to registered guests of "Come Home to the River - McNamee 2009" at the Old Mill Pond Golf Course in Doaktown.

12 noon - 3 pm: Salmon and Fiddlehead Dinner - McNamee Recreation Centre
Prepared by Landmark Masonic Lodge members

1:30 pm: Open House - Former New Bandon School now the Women's Institute Hall
Tea and Coffee will be served

2 pm: Memorial Tree Planting and Time Capsule Placement

Late Afternoon / Early Evening: Interdenominational Church Service with participation from all the churches in the community.
Gospel Concert with a Corn Boil - Boiestown Fair Grounds.
Farewll chats.
The organizing committee will also hold a debriefing meeting and wrap-up.

For more information visit www.comehometotheriver.com

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Saturday, August 15, 2009

Schedule Today at Come Home to the River - McNamee


**Calendar pictured right is sold out.

Saturday August 15th, 2009

7-9 am: Community Breakfast at McNamee Recreation Centre
Prepared by McNamee Pentecostal Assembly SOLD OUT

8:30 - 11:30 am: Country Market & Ball Games - McNamee Recreation Centre

12 noon – 1 pm: Lunch at Ludlow Recreation Centre
Prepared by Ludlow Recreation Council

12 noon - 3 pm: Open House at Former New Bandon School now the Women's Institute Hall
Tea and Coffee will be served

2 - 6 pm: Canoe Races from Ludlow to the Footbridge
Perley the Magician at Footbridge
Jam Session (Bring your musical instrument) at Footbridge
Hot dogs, hamburgers, pop will also be available.
Prepared by McNamee Pentecostal Youth Group.

3:30 pm: "We're Going For a Walk"
Parade of People from the Footbridge to Wilson's Homestead

4 - 6 pm: Storytelling at the Wilson Homestead

4 - 6 pm for both Option A and Option B: Dinner Option A Bean and Scallop at the Orange Lodge, Top of Stewarts Hill
Prepared by the Orange Lodge
Dinner Option B Turkey Dinner at McNamee Recreation Centre
Prepared by St. James Anglican Church. SOLD OUT

8 pm - 12:30 am: Night at the Museum 2 For Youth at Woodmen's Museum Boiestown. Limited Capacity.

9 pm - 1 am: Dance at Boiestown Lion's Club Sponsored privately

For more information visit www.comehometotheriver.com

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Friday, August 14, 2009

Half-Snapped at O'Donaghue's Tonight


Wade Hallihan and Kyle Richardson are Half-Snapped!
Join them tonight at O'Donaghue's Pub in downtown Chatham for the very best of a good time!
10pm - 2am
www.odonaghuespub.com

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Come Home to the River - McNamee Schedule for Today


Friday August 14, 2009

10am - 7pm: Registration

12 noon - 1pm: Lunch at the McNamee Recreation Centre with Sandwiches, Sweets, Drinks
Prepared by St. James Anglican Church

2pm: Softball Games at McNamee Recreation Centre
Afternoon Tea & Homemade Dessert at the Wilson Family Homestead
Browse Handcrafted commemorative items by Ethel Wilson at the Wilson Family Homestead located in the "Big House"

4pm: Scouts of Canada BBQ Hot Dogs, Hamburgers, Drinks

4pm - 6pm: Dinner at the McNamee Recreation Centre with Salad Plate
Prepared by the United Church of Boiestown

7:30pm - 10 pm: Country Jamboree at the McNamee Recreation Centre

For more information visit www.comehometotheriver.com

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