Big turnout for Filipino celebration
More
than 300 members and friends of the Filipino Association (many from Gander) turned out for an annual celebration at the Bella Vista Club in St. John’s on Saturday night. Many wore the traditional costumes of the country; entertainment included songs and dances performed by young and old alike.
Happy birthday, Oreo
Fans of Oreos celebrated 100 March 6.
According to their Facebook site, “over 490 million Oreos have been sold in the cookie’s first 100 years, making them far and away the best-selling cookie of the 20th century and an indelible part of American culture. Many people cite the fun of the act of eating an Oreo as a big part of its appeal, with some people eating the sandwiches whole, some pulling them apart, and many dipping them in milk.”
According to Kraft, an estimated 50 per cent of Oreo eaters pull the cookies apart, and women are more likely to do so than men.
Note: Some things do change. Concerns over nutrition have had an effect on the cookie. The crème filling (originally made with lard) is now manufactured using non-hydrogenated vegetable oil.
Well-worn trail
from years around the world of the cookies on The East Coast Trail is a pedestrian hiking trail that runs along the coast of the eastern Avalon from Topsail Beach to Trepassey, and inland across the Avalon from Ferryland to Placentia.
In 2011, the East Coast Trail Association recorded more than 100,000 hiker visits along the East Coast Trail.
The association is a volunteer based, notfor-profit, registered charity whose mission is to develop, maintain and preserve the East Coast Trail while respecting the integrity of the natural environment, respecting the needs of communities, and delivering a high quality wilderness hiking experience.
For more information: eastcoasttrail.com.
Wise advice
A woman who recently lost both parents shared some sage advice: prepare and plan. Among her tips: have a properly witnessed will, write your own obituary and your burial wishes, and list all your major assets (and to whom they should go).
A household name?
Atlantic Business Magazine recently named
‘Wicked’ lineup
Taking the helm
Dallas Mercer, one of 10 enterprising individuals “well on their way to becoming household names.” She founded Dallas Mercer Consulting in the basement of her home 10 years ago.
Her company is growing rapidly and “being recognized as a national provider of disability management services.” The company also offers occupational health and safety and industrial hygiene services and operates a St. John’s training facility. Memorial University has announced the lineup for their Wicked Variety Show. It’s all part of the celebrations of their Reunion 2012.
Among the performers: Hey Rosetta, The Wonderful Grand Band, Jonny Harris and more. The emcee will be Mark O’Brien (known for his role as Des Courtney on the hit CBC series “Republic of Doyle.”)
Tickets are on sale now at Mile One Centre Box Office: by phone: 709-576-7557. Cathy Stratton was officially installed as the 26th president of the Association of Registered Nurses of Newfoundland and Labrador (ARNNL) last Wednesday.
Stratton, who currently works at Western Regional School of Nursing in Corner Brook, served on the council from 2004-08 as education and research representative — and as president elect from 2010-12.
Just for seniors
The Friends of the Garden and Botanical Garden staff have organized a day just for seniors (60+). There will be free admission, refreshments, garden tours, garden advice and more. Supporters for the event: CARP (Canadian Association of Retired Persons).
There will be free transportation provided throughout the day. Cook’s Bus and Charter has provided transportation for Senior’s Day since it began in 2001. (Seniors wanting to book a seat can contact the Garden at 864-8590.)