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NEW BRUNSWICK – “Get ready to roll-up your sleeves, ‘cuz Pg. 2 vaccines are on their way, New Brunswickers.” Those were the upbeat words from Dr. Jennifer Russell, chief medical offi cer of health to open the live press briefi ng from Fredericton on Friday, March 12. “We do have a plan to get a dose of protection against the COVID-19 virus into every New Brunswicker between now and Canada Day,” said Russell. “We are moving forward with a signifi cant acceleration of our vaccination plan,” she added. Russell said vaccination of nursing home and long term care facility residents, frontline health workers, and First Nations in- dividuals is almost complete, and that with additional vaccines headed to New Brunswick and new scientifi c evidence support- ing the 120-day delay between the fi rst and second dose, inocula- Child approached tion will move quickly. Pg. 3 Russell said Public Health is committed to “equitable distri- bution” of vaccines throughout the province, and the new vacci- nation plan still gives priority to those who “continue to be at a greater risk from the COVID-19 virus”. “Not only from the effects of severe outcomes, but also the ef- fects of transmission.” The new plan will also make use of the province’s pharma- cists to enable more residents to receive their vaccine. Russell said as greater swathes of the population become vac- cinated, so restrictions will loosen over time. “The fi nish line is in sight,” said Russell. Beginning Wednesday, March 17, New Brunswickers who are 85-years-old and older will be able to book an appointment with Screenshot their local pharmacy to receive their fi rst dose of vaccine. Rus- Chief Medical O cer of Health, Dr. Jennifer Russell announced Friday, March 12 that a sell reminded residents anyone under the age of 85 is not cur- new vaccination plan will see all New Brunswickers vaccinated by Canada Day, July 1. Student art displayed rently eligable for the vaccine, and will be turned away if they Pg. 8 book an appointment. Minister of Health, Dorothy Shephard said once those over ders,” said Russell, “to reduce importation of new cases into the 85-years-old have received their fi rst dose of vaccine, then ap- province.” $1.33 +TAX pointments will open to those 80-years-old and older, followed by Russell said then, in April and May, with suffi cient vaccine those 75-years-old and so on. supply, those over 60-years-old, and those between the ages of 40 “Please be patient,” said Russell. “Your turn is coming.” to 59 who are vulnerable to infection due to a medical condition Russell said by the end of March, Public Health will also in- will also be eligible. clude rotational workers, those who regularly cross the border She said the goal is to have a primary dose into every New for work, and truck drivers in the groups to be prioritized for Brunswicker by the end of June. vaccination. “We will give priority to people who regularly cross our bor- Continued on page 5

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fer payments from the federal govern- By Krisi Marples ment was a clause stating a minimum of $10 million had to be spent on mental ST. STEPHEN – “This current system health programs. But in pulling the num- couldn’t even help a single 16-year-old girl bers, Anderson-Mason discovered that in her moment of crisis. That’s embar- $10 million spend didn’t happen until the rassing, and I don’t know about you, but 2020/21 budget. it makes me pretty damn mad.” On average, between the budgetary St. Stephen resident, and Life’s A years 2015/16 and 2020/21, an average of Wreck podcaster, 22-year-old Kyle Moore 3.39 per cent of New Brunswick’s annual is understandably angry as he discusses healthcare budget has been aimed at men- the healthcare system in New Brunswick, tal health programs. the very system that contributed to Lexi “So much change needs to be made,” Daken, a 16-year-old New Brunswicker, said Moore. “The system isn’t just bro- taking her own life. ken, it’s shattered. The very abridges version of Daken’s Daken family photo “To start, we need to educate those cur- story is in November of 2020, Daken at- “This current system couldn’t even help a single 16-year-old girl in her moment of crisis. That’s embarrassing, and rently in the healthcare system about the tempted suicide. In February of 2021, I don’t know about you, but it makes me pretty damn mad.” depths of mental illness and the risks Daken’s guidance counsellor recognized Kyle Moore is angry over the failure of the New Brunswick healthcare system to help 16-year-old Lexi Daken, they pose to those affected, and how im- some of same behaviours in Daken, and pictured, and is not only advocating for change to the system, but asks all New Brunswickers contact their MLA’s portant it is to take people seriously and ferried the 16-year-old directly to the to push for the change; a move Fundy-the-Isles and Saint John West MLA, Andrea Anderson-Mason says is one she take immediate action. Dr. Everett Chalmers Regional Hospital welcomes. To support Daken’s family, you can go to the Lexi’s Legacy Facebook page. “Furthermore, the government need in Fredericton. The counsellor waited to open up the cheque book and put more with Daken for eight hours, before a lot of myself in Lexi,” said Moore. “I felt six months isn’t acceptable. money into mental healthcare. We can’t nurse informed the pair a psychiatrist like a burden to those around me, and just “Just like when setting a broken bone, expect counsellors, therapists and other would not be available, to call one in facing each day seemed like climbing a time is of the essence. It would be unac- mental health professionals to want to after-hours would mean a wait of an mountain. ceptable to wait six months to set a bro- come to a province where they will be additional two hours, and here’s phone “I resonated with her pain, and to see ken bone, and it’s unacceptable in the underfunded, overworked and not ap- number to call instead. the healthcare system fail her so mis- mental health space as well,” she added. preciated. The saying ‘build it and they This was on a Thursday, and by Tues- erably was hard to stomach. No family It’s a topic never far from Anderson- will come’ rings so true in this case,” day, Daken was gone. should lose a child, especially not after Mason’s mind. Moore added. For Moore, the loss of Daken hit too they (Daken) do the courageous thing and In fact, while sitting in the legislature But if we build it, will they come? An- close to home, and he has allied himself accept the help that was offered to them,” recently, Anderson-Mason calculated derson-Mason is adamant on one point; with Daken’s family to enact change in he added. exactly how much of the provincial what the mental healthcare framework the province when it comes to how the “When a person is ready for help, we healthcare budget goes to mental health is truly lacking in New Brunswick is per- health system addresses those with men- have to triage in such a way that we give programs. sonnel. tal health issues. attention to that matter in that moment,” The results were disheartening. “As someone who has struggled with said Fundy-the-Isles, Saint John West Anderson-Mason highlighted that in my mental health my whole life, I see a MLA, Andrea Anderson-Mason. “Waiting 2017/18, built into the healthcare trans- Continued on page 15

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When asked if she has any advice for **Editor’s note: To protect the identity other kids to help them stay safe, the of the child involved in this incident, child simply said, “Don’t trust strang- the Courier will not be using the child’s ers.” name, and will refer to her mother in Sgt. Chris Henderson, operations those terms only, not by name. NCO for Eastern Charlotte County, said SAINT ANDREWS - A Saint Andrews the incident is currently under inves- family is on edge on the heels of an inci- tigation. The RCMP is looking for the dent that occurred in the seaside town owner or driver or a vehicle matching last week. the description and the video. The ve- On Monday, March 8, a nine-year-old hicle is a black van or SUV that would child left Vincent Massey Elementary have been seen traveling south bound School (VMES) for the day, and was on King Street in Saint Andrews, turn- waiting between the school and the Sir ing onto Carleton Street approximately James Dunn Academy for her sister 3:10 p.m. who is a high school student, so they RCMP photo “We would like to either speak to the could walk together to their grand- Saint Andrews RCMP are looking for anyone who may have information on a “vehicle of interest” that approached owner or the operator of the vehicle mother’s home. a child in Saint Andrews last week. just to clarify some details,” said Hen- derson. “We’re not at any point suggest- ing there was an attempted kidnapping. “Our children are pretty safe “She said he was watching her the “The police and everybody said there That’s where we’re at, at this point. We whole time she was standing there,” isn’t really much we can do, other than would like to speak to that person.” around here, but at the same said the mother. “She got kind of we’ll keep our eyes out for the vehicle When asked what children should do freaked out by it and she skittered into and if anyone sees it then report it, when they are faced with this type of time, things can happen that we the high school parking lot and waited which I understand.” situation Henderson said all children closer to the school until her sister The child in question spoke to the should be advised to never approach or don’t plan on,” said the mother. came out.” Courier about the incident, and con- engage with anyone who is unknown The mother said her once-fearless firmed she is now afraid to walk any- to them. He said they should look for a “It’s good to teach your children child is now terrified to walk the short where by herself. Normally, she does parent or another adult that they trust. distance from the elementary school to have a friend who walks with her, but to not necessarily readily trust a the high school by herself, which her last Monday the friend forgot some- Continued on page 5 mother described as, “unfortunate be- stranger. I think that’s important cause we do live in a pretty safe area”. The mother said her daughter should for kids to understand that their feel safe to be able to walk around by herself. feelings are valid and they don’t The mother said she doesn’t feel the RCMP is concerned enough about the have to worry about offending situation, even though nothing did hap- pen and her child is safe and sound. She a stranger or being rude to an realizes the incident wasn’t dramatic, but it did scare her and her daughter. The mother watched the video captured adult if they’re uncomfortable. by the high school camera, and she asked the child to give her a “play by I think that’s an important play” account of what happened. “All I have to go off is what my little message for kids to know.” girl is telling me, and her reaction to - Mother of childapproached the situation,” said the mother. “I know my child. She is fearless. She is blasé by suspicious vehicle. about most things, and she won’t walk from the elementary school to the high The child’s mother said her daughter school now. (It’s) never been an issue for was walking to the high school at 3:15 her before. She should feel like she can p.m. after her school was dismissed. walk around and be safe.” She was standing on the sidewalk near Unfortunately, the image from the the high school, by herself, when a black video camera is poor quality, and there Now more than ever, staying connected counts. SUV drove past her. The driver asked if is no audio. 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I’m exhausted. Mentally, physically overall for it’s handling of COVID-19; assured us we will all be vaccinated by tions, and absolutely encourage every- exhausted. It was one year ago today I statistically we’ve weathered this pan- Canada Day, and, well, I want to believe one to get one. Want to see some actual sat on my sofa, officially working from demic better than many, many other her but I’m going to reserve my “huz- events this summer, and want to be able home, and watched and reported on provinces and regions worldwide, I’ve zah” for now. to travel? Get the vaccine. I can’t wait my first of innumerable press briefings been very vocal on the fact that success Do I believe she means it? Yes, I do. to start buying my groceries across the from Fredericton on COVID-19. I had cannot be laid at the feet of our affa- I think Russell is generally earnest, river again and stop paying obscene Ca- met Dr. Jennifer Russell once, briefly, ble uncle leader, Premier Blaine Higgs and she truly believes, given the infor- nadian grocery prices and if the feds in 2017 (?) when she was in St. Stephen only, but rather our provincial success mation she currently has, it’s viable to in the U.S. keep on their current track, at the Ganong Nature Park for a discus- has come because it has been an overall state all New Brunswickers will be vac- America is on it’s way to being sorted sion on Lyme disease. team effort on the part of the province cinated within the next four-and-one- out. Do the same in Canada and bam! Little did I know a few years later I and frankly us, its citizens. half months. The border can open. would feel like I know her, because I’ve The ask to stay home and away from But, like the provincial mental health- Vaccines are the answer to getting us spent so much time in her presence. others wasn’t a tough one for my hus- care plan, I’m stuck in “I’ll believe it where we want to be. Still at home with What the last 12 months has brought band and myself. A natural introvert, when I see it” land. my dogs, but with cheaper lettuce. is not what I had planned, and I know I love spending my days with my dogs I do, however, fully support vaccina- Krisi Marples the same can be said by all of you. and staying six feet away While my movie watching history from people. Our circle would indicate I was aware a global is very, very small, and is pandemic was absolutely in the cards, largely made up of those I didn’t necessarily expect it to result in living in other prov- me at home with my dogs, wearing mul- inces and countries, so tiple hoodie and legging combinations the only lives that really while turning into Pavlov’s dog at 2:30 changed in our home p.m. every day, salivating for updated were those of the dogs details on the virus in the province. and fat housecat, who I had a more Matt Damon/Brad Pitt quite easily adjusted to style of pandemic in mind. More fool having a servant (yes, me. me) on-hand at all times. And while to do applaud our province And now Russell has

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Continued from page 5 “It allows them to become part of their safety habits, to really integrate those safety messages into kids’ day-to- According to the website, www.miss- day lives,” said Lobb. ingkids.ca, approximately 40,000 chil- Lobb also mentioned a downloadable dren go missing in Canada each year. A PDF file that offers tips on how parents 2018 study shows that 58 per cent of all can keep children of all ages safe. The missing children and youth are female, information in this document includes and 57 per cent of all missing persons safety tips for children in various age reports involve children. Lindsay Lobb, groups, as well as things all adults, par- spokesperson for the Canadian Centre ticularly parents, teachers, and caregiv- for Child Protection said it is imper- ers should be on the lookout for. This ative to teach children not to go any- document can be viewed at www.miss- where with anyone without first getting ingkids.ca/pdfs/MK_SafetyHabitsto- their parents’ permission. She also said KeepKidsSafe_en.pdf. child safety should be an ongoing dis- The mother said she will be more cussion at home and in classrooms; that vigilant than ever when it comes to the it isn’t just a crash course. safety of her children. She said it just “That’s a great safety message to get goes to show that people can become across,” said Lobb. “If parents want to “too complacent” at times, and it is easy utilize our resources, they can come to to forget crimes happen everywhere, us. Our resources are free to parents. not just in the larger cities. She is glad If they need anything they can always that her daughter “trusted her gut and come to our website. The safety mes- acted accordingly”, and thinks it is very saging that we really want adults to important for kids to understand that continue using is that if your parents their feelings are valid. don’t know that you’re being asked to “Our children are pretty safe around go somewhere, to not go anywhere with here, but at the same time, things can anybody.” happen that we don’t plan on,” said the Lobb said her organization has plenty mother. “It’s good to teach your chil- of supplementary resources for parents dren to not necessarily readily trust a through the Kids in the Know program stranger. I think that’s important for at www.kidsintheknow.ca. She said kids to understand that their feelings there are some great courses that par- are valid and they don’t have to worry ents can utilize to practice with their about offending a stranger or being children on how to respond in various rude to an adult if they’re uncomfort- situations. This ensures that safety be- able. I think that’s an important mes- GNB graphic comes second nature to all parents and sage for kids to know.” children. [email protected]

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By Sari Green sits on the Charlotte Dial-a-Ride board of directors. Planetta said it is always a pleasure to work with Travis, adding CHARLOTTE COUNTY – When it that her services are invaluable as she comes to transportation to and from has great ideas for the organization. medical appointments, to get groceries, “Carol’s been with us for several and other essential trips, it is not easy years,” said Planetta. “We love having for many people who do not have access Carol. Carol has a van, and it gives peo- to their own transportation. One option ple more leg room. She’s awesome. Peo- is to call a taxi, but with few cabs in the ple do love her. Oh my goodness, she’s area the wait can be long, so if some- taken whole families, pre-COVID.” one has an appointment at a specific Last Tuesday, Travis’ client was TJ time they may not be able to arrive on Bainbridge of Grand Manan. Bain- schedule. But, all is not lost. There is a bridge has medical appointments off service that people in Charlotte County the island, and no access to other forms can use to book rides ahead of time, and of transportation besides Charlotte the cost is less than any taxi service. Dial-a-Ride. He thinks this is a much Charlotte Dial-a-Ride relies on volun- -needed service in the community. teer drivers to take passengers to and Travis was able to pick him up in Blacks from appointments, to run errands, and Harbour at the Grand Manan ferry ter- more. The great thing about this is that minal in the morning, and then brought it is much different from a traditional him back to catch the ferry home in the taxi service. Drivers are never asked afternoon. Travis said he has been a cli- to more than they are able to do, and ent for “five or six years”, and he feels they are able to work around their own this is a very valuable service for the schedules. Manager Dana Planetta said community, and said the rates are very they are always seeking new volunteers reasonable. to add to their base, so there is always “I think it’s an excellent service, espe- someone available when clients need cially when you’ve got medical appoint- drives. Sari Green/Courier ments and no transportation yourself,” In many cases, drives would be lo- Carol Travis (right) is a volunteer driver with Charlotte Dial-a-Ride. A widowed retiree, Travis was looking for said Bainbridge. “You can get Dial-a- cal, but there are occasions when driv- something to keep her busy, and since she loves driving, becoming a volunteer driver was right up her alley. Last Ride, and they’re good drivers. I catch ers would be asked to take clients into Tuesday, she picked up TJ Bainsbridge at the Grand Manan ferry terminal in Blacks Harbour to take him to Saint the ferry, and then meet someone over Saint John for appointments. Such was John for a medical appointment, and then brought him back to the terminal so he could jump on the ferry to go in Blacks. They actually have a cou- the case last week with volunteer driver back home. ple of drivers on Grand Manan too. It Carol Travis of Canal, who met a client works perfect.” from Grand Manan at the ferry termi- She enjoys going out for drives, so vol- thing to do to get me out of the house. I If you would like to become a volun- nal in Blacks Harbour. unteering with Dial-a-Ride seemed like love to drive.” teer or a member with Charlotte Dial-a- Travis has been volunteering with the perfect fit for her needs. She gets to Travis said she volunteers at least Ride, you can visit the Facebook page, Dial-a-Ride for about nine years now. meet new people all the time, and she two to three days each week, and she or go directly to the website at www. A widow, Travis was looking for some- also enjoys catching up with the clients has no intention of slowing down any charlottedial-a-ride.com to fill out an thing to do that would keep her busy she sees semi-regularly. time soon (volunteer work, not driving application. and help her to feel like she was doing “My husband passed away,” said as she does obey speed limits). Not only [email protected] something useful for her community. Travis. “I’m retired, and I needed some- is Travis a volunteer driver, she also

Greg Hanlon photo The melting in Little Ridge over the last week created enough standing water for an eagle to have his bath in Greg Hanlon’s backyard, and the water created a wonderful mirror effect when the deer stopped by that evening. If you have any nature photos to share, send them to [email protected] MARCH 16, 2021 | 7 NEWS

One of the campers broken into at the Oceanview Campground in Spring craft sale Saint Andrews last week. PENNFIELD – There will be a Hello masks, knitted items, sea glass art, Spring craft sale at the Pennfi eld Lions license plates, wooden crafts, and a Hall on Saturday, March 20 from 9 a.m. whole lot more. There will also be tick- until 2 p.m. Some of the cool things ets sold on a fun Easter basket. Tickets you will fi nd include hand-made face are $2 each or three for $5. Village o ering COVID-19 vaccines for seniors 85+ MCADAM – The McAdam Phar- and 9:10 p.m. Please call the pharmacy masave will be administering at 754-2256 to book your appointment. COVID-19 vaccinations for persons The pharmacy will not be taking 85 years and older. Appointments are names for any other ages at this time. available for Monday, March 22 and Tuesday, Marcy 23 between 8:10 a.m. COVID-19 testing RCMP photo CHARLOTTE COUNTY – COVID-19 Campobello Health Centre, and the testing is important in order to stop Grand Manan Hospital. If you live in the spread of the virus. Did you know any of these areas, please call to book that you may be able to be tested closer an appointment for your COVID-19 RCMP investigating thefts to home? Testing is available by ap- test by calling 811 or going to www. pointment only at the Fundy Health gnb.ca/coronavirus at campground Centre, CCCWC (St. Stephen), the

SAINT ANDREWS –Saint Andrews when the property is empty is the best RCMP are investigating a series of theft deterence to thefts, said Saint Andrews from the Kiwanis Oceanfront Camp- RCMP Cpl. Jayson Hansen in the press ground on Water Street. release. Police received several complaints The investigation is ongoing. from the campground on Tuesday, If you have any information on these March 9, and believe the break and thefts, or if your property has been bro- BOARD OF DIRECTORS OPPORTUNITY enters took place in the early hours of ken into, contact the Saint Andrews that same day. RCMP at 506-755-1130, or you can call Fundy Community Foundation (FCF) is seeking new board members. Several items have been stolen; all Crime Stopper anonymously at 1-800- We are dedicated to building a diverse board of directors that represent properties were unoccupied at the time. 222-TIPS(8477) or by emailing www.cri- Keeping valuable items elsewhere menb.ca the diversity of the communities of southwestern N.B. and welcome applications from individuals who are ready, willing, and able to commit time, energy and ideas that will strengthen community and philanthropy. Our mission is to improve the quality of life for southwestern 2020-21 Climate Change New Brunswick. Our vision is of an empowered, vibrant community. projects announced Board Directors must be at least 18 years of age, reside and/or work NEW BRUNSWICK – The provincial The announcement comes on the in southwestern New Brunswick, and be prepared to serve a term of government released a list of 96 climate heels of Green party member, Megan three years. change projects today, funded through Mitton, MLA for Memramcook-Tantra- New Brunswick’s carbon tax, commit- mar and Green Caucus Environment FCF’s board member responsibilities are: ted to in the 2020-21 provincial budget. critic, denounced Premier Blaine Higgs Environment and Climate Change government’s misspending of carbon • Participate in about six meetings of the board each year Minister Gary Crossman said the tax revenue. funding was being invested in projects In a recent press release, Mitton • Join one or more committees, most of which meet about four aimed at increasing energy effi ciency in highlighted recent Higgs government times per year buildings, put towards climate change cuts to annual funding for “energy ef- research, and to assist with completion fi ciency retrofi ts on government build- • Act as ambassadors/educators for the Foundation throughout of climate adaptation projects for mu- ings such as schools, hospitals and nicipalities. offi ces by $5 million, while investing their term Highlights include: the same amount into researching un- $2.95 million for energy effi ciency proven small modular nuclear reactor • Contribute their skills and expertise to advancing our strategic programming delivered through NB technology”. directions Power, including $1.5 million for low-in- Mitton also criticized the Higgs gov- come energy effi ciency programming; ernment for spending only $26 of the Anyone who is interested in learning more about this exciting opportunity $5 million to small modular reactor available $36 million in carbon tax reve- is invited to contact Sandy Thurber at [email protected] before technology; nue, leaving $10 million without alloca- funding for the completion of 14 ad- tion for use. March 31, 2021. The application process requires a current resumé aptation projects including fl ood plan- “Meanwhile, there is no funding from and we may request references or letters of support as well. ning, dyke maintenance and shoreline the carbon tax to expand renewable protection; energy despite requests from commu- More information about our Foundation may be found at www.fcf.nb.ca an initial study to explore opportu- nities across the province and funding nities to make the provincial govern- for Social Development’s energy effi - 191300 ment’s vehicle fl eet more environmen- ciency program is insuffi cient to meet tally friendly; and demand,” the release states. funding for the Gaia Project to con- Plans are currently underway to tinue work in schools to train teach- identify new climate change initiatives Over 150 years of trust, online: ers and educate students on energy to fund in the 2021-22 fi scal year. search Saint Croix Courier on Facebook effi ciency, low-carbon transportation A complete list of projects is avail- Or, alternately follow us on Twitter (@stcroixcourier), options and emerging renewable en- able at gnb.ca ergy sources. hashtag #CharCo 8 | March 16, 2021 News Student’s artwork will be displayed in ASDS office

courses. I haven’t taught the class my- By Sari Green self. It’s just that her area of interest is art, so she’s been working with me.” ST. GEORGE – There was a time Quinlan painted a beautiful picture when art classes in school were just of a pitcher plant, the official flower a way to keep kids busy, and students of Newfoundland. Quinlan said she weren’t actually encouraged to be chose this particular flower both for overly creative. These days, that is def- its beauty, and the fact that she wanted initely not the case. Art teachers all to try doing something that was out- over New Brunswick are teaching sev- side of the box for her, artistically eral highly talented individuals, and speaking. the work of these students does not “I got that photo while I was in New- go unnoticed. For instance, the Anglo- foundland, and I just thought it was phone School District-South (ASDS) really pretty. I wanted to push myself office has multiple artworks on display and try to do something I haven’t done throughout the building, all created by before,” said Quinlan. students from schools within ASDS. Quinlan, who has been painting Fundy Middle and High School Art since Grade 6, said she loves art, but it teacher Jessica Stewart said she was is more of a hobby than an actual ca- approached by her mentor in the dis- reer aspiration. She said even though trict office, Andrea Lewis, and was she has been painting for a few years, asked to have a student or students she really started to take more of an create an art piece that would be interest in this medium this year. mounted in the office in Saint John. “It’s more of a hobby, but I do sell my She then asked Grade 11 student Kath- paintings. People will see my art and leen Quinlan to create a work of art, ask for stuff to get done and I’ll sell my which Quinlan completed over the art.” course of a semester. When asked how it feels to have her “She is a part of the Essential Skills work chosen to hang in the district of- program, and also had two periods a fice, Quinlan said “it’s really cool”. She day that she was able to work on it,” is excited to have her work displayed, said Stewart. “So, she would work on it and if anyone wants to see more of periodically, and the actual art piece is her artistic creations, they can check Sari Green/Courier based off one of her photographs. The out her Instagram page at www.insta- Fundy Middle and High School Grade 11 student Kathleen Quinlan was asked to create a painting that will be program allows students to choose a gram.com/kathleens_sketches displayed at the ASDS district office in Saint John. She chose to paint a picture of a pitcher plant, the official career path and pick areas of inter- [email protected] flower of Newfoundland. She used a photo she took herself while on vacation as a reference. est to focus on instead of traditional

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Submitted photo Submitted photo Caylee Hannan is this weeks’ recipient of Subway’s Student of the Week for St. Stephen High School. Caylee was Congratulations to Shamus Goss, a Grade 12 student at St. Stephen High School, for being named student of chosen by teacher Nick Nozzolillo, for being a positive presence in his Geometry, Measurement and Finance class. the month for December. Shamus is a pivotal member of the leadership team this year, and stepped up to the Caylee always displays an upbeat attitude and a great willingness to learn. She is a solid math student who takes plate to take on the role of reading the announcements weekly. He was a big help during spirit week, organizing her studies very serious. She is very polite and gladly participates in class every day. Caylee exemplifies what activities while lifting the spirit of our school and he was heavily involved for our virtual Remembrance Day it really means to be a Spartan. Thank you for setting a good example on how to be an exemplar student who ceremony. When he is not busy helping out, he is working hard in his courses maintaining high honours. Shamus always tries their best. Congratulations Caylee, keep up the great work! easily puts a smile on anyone’s face he meets with his bubbling personality and charming wit. Congratulations on your well-deserved award Shamus! Welcome

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Submitted photo Congratulations to Delaney Taylor, a Grade 12 student at St. Stephen High School, for being named Student of the Month for January. When she is not busy achieving high honours, she can be found on the basketball court, fine tuning her skills. She was captain of the soccer team, athlete of the month for September and currently captain of the basketball team. She had taken on the huge job as editor of the yearbook which is not an easy role to fill as it comes with many responsibilities. Delaney also took the initiative to rehabilitate and beautify the solarium which also was not an easy undertaking. She always brightens our classrooms and hallways and ensures that the positive learning environment of the building is maintained. Congratulations Delaney on your well deserved 191321 award! 10 | March 16, 2021 NEWS The “art” of turning your passion into your career

By Sari Green I did a couple more things for him, art-wise and ST. STEPHEN - What do you do when stuff.” your job gets too hard on your body, These days, but you still need to earn a living? If White uses a dif- you are Aaron White of St. Stephen, ferent sort of can- you turn your hobby into a full-time vas for his paint- career. White always loved art in high ings. He has been school, but after he graduated he went commissioned by on to other things and put his artwork a member of the aside. That is, until he decided that his Facebook group, job of delivering furniture was getting Kaboom Sports, to too hard on his body. Then, he decided paint portraits of to make a go of his artwork. hockey players on “I guess I started in 2014,” said White. signed jerseys. The “I was good at art in high school, and jerseys are sent to then I kind of just dropped it. Then, we White, who paints moved back here to New Brunswick. them and then That’s when I got into art, when we sends them back to came back. We started at the Algonquin. Ontario. We were going to move back to Ontario, “The jerseys were so that’s when I picked up my art again suggested to me. I and I started painting. I started with was painting can- sports stuff.” vasses and stuff, but Born and raised in Montreal, White the jerseys, people moved to Charlotte County as a teen- really like them. ager when his parents divorced. His They’re all auto- mother purchased a small home in graphed jerseys too. Saint Andrews, and White graduated The guy that gets me This is one from St. Stephen High School. Although to do them gets them of many he didn’t spend many years in the area, all framed up nicely, autographed it was always his dream to come back so they become a sports jerseys and settle here. framed canvas with painted by “We were from the city, but I always the autograph and local artist felt like this became my home,” said the artwork.” Aaron White. White. “My wife and I moved back here White didn’t think He has painted just before COVID, last November. She he would be able to many hockey had been hired at the college in Saint sell his art after the legends, and Andrews, but with COVID hitting she onset of the pan- some of them, lost her job. So, we’re settled back and demic, but it has ac- including Guy in for the long haul. This is where I’ve tually seemed to be Lafleur, have their wanted to be for years.” more of a help than framed jerseys with White has always loved sports, so he a hindrance. Since portraits he has decided to combine his love of both art people are spending painted on them. and sports. He started out by painting more time at home, as a hobby, painting on his own goalie they are doing more decorating, Submitted photo sticks. While he worked delivering including decorating “man caves”, and furniture for The Brick in Ontario, he the painted jerseys fit in perfectly with was gifted with a limited edition sports this type of décor. print by an elderly woman, and it reig- “I was a little worried when COVID nited his interest in art. hit, but I think there’s a lot of people “I’ve always collected hockey collect- at home and kind of focusing on home. ibles and stuff, and so I started painting The demand for the jerseys has been sports stuff. I started with goalie sticks,” good. The sports industry is quite big. said White. “In Ontario, there would be I’ve collected hockey cards and the lots of opportunities, like celebrity golf market has gone crazy on those during tournaments. I started preparing pieces COVID,” said White. of some of the athletes that were going There is a great appreciation of to be there. I kind of started collecting White’s art among athletes and fans, autographs for myself on the artwork. and he said he has become friends with The first thing I started painting were many of the subjects he has painted. He my hockey sticks. I was a goalie. I hurt has painted several NHL players, and my shoulder playing men’s so I decided hockey legend Guy Lafleur even has to sell my equipment and started paint- one of his painted jerseys. ing my sticks.” “Along the way, I made friends with White has no formal training in art. some of the people I painted. It’s kind His natural talent was inherited from of neat. In the beginning, I was just do- both of his parents. His father, who ing it as a hobby.” worked for CN, used to draw cartoons [email protected] for his job, and his mother was a jew- eler with a shop in Saint Andrews. White said his mother also does some painting. White has given many of his pieces to his sports heroes. For instance, he became friends with New Brunswick hockey player Goldie Goldthorpe, who was the inspiration for the character, “Ogie Oglethorpe” from the 1977 Paul Newman movie, “Slap Shot”. White said the friendship was kind of “acci- dental”. He had gotten Goldthorpe’s email address, and sent him a photo of a painting he had done of the hockey player. “I told him that I’d done it for him, it was my gift,” said White. “He really appreciated it. He said for years he’s Submitted photo had people sending him stuff, want- Aaron White of St. Stephen loves sports and art. So, ing his autograph, at his expense. He he combined his passions to create a unique career of said it was the first time somebody had painting portraits of sports legends on jerseys. He has done something for him. He had a book, painted many of the biggest sports legends in history, and he gave me a mention in his book. including the Great One, Wayne Gretzky. MARCH 16, 2021 | 11

Expert committee makes Security - Security Guard - Patrol Vehicle - Document rst determination Serving & Delivery regarding the status of a 188095 202 Old Bay Rd., Dufferin 506.467.4867 | [email protected] wildlife species at risk Here’s My CARD NEW BRUNSWICK –The province is nal traditional knowledge related to the taking steps to protect New Brunswick conservation of wild species. Their role wildlife with the fi rst species at risk is to review status reports of species committee. which may be at risk. After affi rming The Committee on the Status of Spe- that a report is adequate, they will then cies at Risk classifi ed the bank swal- classify the species as extirpated, en- Dr. Sue Burbine NEW low (Riparia riparia), a small insectiv- dangered, threatened, special concern, & Dr. June Derrah PATIENTS orous songbird, as endangered in the not at risk, or data defi cient. Vision 164 Route 170, Dufferin, NB E3L 3X4 WELCOME province. This species was classifi ed as The goal of the committee will be to Email: [email protected] threatened nationwide in 2013 by the utilize the most up-to-date information Care

Committee on the Status of Endangered to “determine the biological status of (506) 466-2020 191258 Wildlife in Canada. a wildlife species including scientifi c, In a press release, Natural Resources community, and Aboriginal traditional and Energy Development Minister knowledge”. Mike Holland said recognizing species The department claims to be follow- Dr. M. Murphy Financial at risk “is an important step in ensur- ing various initiatives aimed at improv- 6 Queen St., West, ing their protection.” ing “conservation outcomes for species Services The committee is made up of vari- at risk”. The Nature Legacy initiative- St. Stephen 466-1388 ous science and Aboriginal traditional has a goal of conseving a minimum of knowledge experts, all focused on the 10 per cent of provincial land and fresh- Providing all vision care Looking for a conservation on wild species. The role water, making critical habitat for spe- services including the dispensing of of the committee will be to review sta- cies at risk a priority. safe, smart and 188201 Glasses and Contact Lenses. tus reports of species identifi es to be In addition, both provincial and fed- at potential risk, and once the report is eral governements have deemed the Wo- simple way to confi rmed as accurate, the committee lastoq/Saint John River valley as “one will formally classify the species as ei- of 11 Canadian Priority Places for multi invest? ther -species and ecosystem-based action on The committee is composed of a species at risk”. range of experts in science and Aborigi- Legal Services Tracy Craig Financial Advisor The Co-operators – Serving Charlotte County 248 Main St | Upper Letang | 506-755-3994 104-73 Milltown Blvd | St Stephen | 506-466-3370 www.cooperators.ca/Tracy-Craig Ann C.

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• Barrister • Solicitor • Notary Public Looking for homes this week at the Charlotte County Animal Shelter are Sissy - a sweet and shy 7 year old short haired tortoiseshell cat and Brody, a large and 132 King Street • St. Stephen calm 7 year old short haired orange tabby male cat. Both are a bit shy and will Phone: 466-3033 • Fax: 466-3139 do best in quiet homes. You can read more about them at cc-spca.petfi nder.com. Please remember that visits to the shelter at 112 Prince William St. in St. Stephen 188199 188191 are currently by appointment only. Please call 465-7657 for more info or to make an appointment. The shelter appreciates your support! Laura Porter About us: The Charlotte County SPCA is a small, mainly volunteer based non-profi t Joel Hansen organization. Our mandate is to fi nd homes for abandoned and stray animals in Law Office Charlotte County. We receive no government funding and run solely on donations, Barrister, Solicitor, Notary Public fundraising and the generous support of the community. Lawyer Tel: (506) 466-3243/ Fax: (506) 466-2952 Meet the cats and dogs: The Charlotte County Animal Shelter is located at 112 21 River St., Suite E, 130 Rte. 170, Dufferin, Charlotte County, NB E3L 3X4 Prince William St. in St. Stephen. The shelter is open Monday to Friday from 1-5 PM. Email: [email protected] Adoption fees are $160 for dogs 6 months and older and $200 for puppies under 6 St. Stephen, 188190 months and small dogs. Cats over 6 months are $100 and kittens under 6 months are New Brunswick E3L 3H2 $125. The adoption fee includes spay/neuter, vaccinations, microchip, follow up vet visit and more! Tel.: (506) 466-1621 Gregory MacDonald To reach us: Charlotte County Animal Shelter Fax: (506) 466-2873 112 Prince William St., St. Stephen, NB Phone 506-467-7657 Law Office Mailing address: CCSPCA, PO Box 334, St. Stephen, NB E3L 2X2 Email: [email protected] • Website: http://www.cc-spca.petfinder.com/ “Member of New Brunswick 63 Barron Road, Dufferin, NB NBSPCA Pet Establishment License #0086 Law Society and Canadian Phone - 466-8888 Please contact the NBSPCA at 1-877-722-1522 for cruelty/abuse and rural dog control Bar Association Since 1977” Please contact 466-5031 for dog control within St. Stephen & St. Andrews 188196 188193 Fax - 466-3350 12 | March 16, 2021 News Firefighters – Learn from burning a house LOOKING BACK THROUGH OUR HISTORY 30, 60, 90 & 120 YEARS AGO Joanne Mires Edited from the Saint Croix Courier of the Eastern Maine Bowling Cham- What cost to repair arena roof? general hardware, paints, oils and simi- Week of Tuesday, March 19, 1991 pionships April 3 through 6. St. Croix, lar lines. Arthur Dinsmore is a brother n investigation is being made to who are the defending champions, has A of the late W.A. Dinsmore who founded Firefighters – Learn from burning determine the cost of repairing the St. won the championship nine times over the business. Mr. Hannigan has re- a house Andrews Arena. Spokesmen for the 67 years. cently taken up residence in Milltown. Little Ridge – Firefighters came St. Andrews Arena Company Ltd. say The Eastern Maine Bowling Tour- Oak Bay – Maxwell’s hall was the from every part of Charlotte County to repair estimates will be obtained from nament was formed in the winter of scene of a happy gathering Friday eve- burn an unsafe house on Upper Little several steel companies with a view to 1923 and was composed of four clubs ning when Miss Merla, daughter of Mr. Ridge. And they learned a great deal. reinforcing the arena roof. The Quon- which St. Croix hosted. The original and Mrs. M.F. Maxwell, entertained Eldon Cumberland, head of the West- set-like structure, long a landmark in four clubs were: St. Croix, Mooseleu- about 28 young ladies at a birthday ern Charlotte Fire Department, helped this area, was condemned recently by k-Presque Isle, Elks Houlton and Me- party. organize the special practice session. a Saint John consulting engineer. He duxnekeag of Houlton. This was a one- “We had eight departments taking found the laminated wooden arches day event. 120 YEARS AGO – 1901 part and about 60 firefighters working,” which support the roof were sagging Since 1923 the tournament has ex- says Cumberland, “and we certainly did and unsafe during snow storms or pe- panded to 10 teams with several being While playing on the ice on the river our best to learn from the opportunity.” riods of high winds. All activities in added and dropped over the years and at the Union two young boys, sons of Departments taking part included the 21-year-old building have been pro- now it takes four days to complete the Edward Enright and Vincent Casey, had Moores Mills, Oak Bay, Western Char- hibited when snow is on the roof. Hill tournament. a narrow escape from drowning. Chas- lotte, St. Sephen, Lawrence Station, Brownrigg, president of the St. An- ing each other over the ice, they broke Deer Island, St. Andrews and Elmsville. 60 YEARS AGO – 1961 drews Arena Co. Ltd., which operated through a weak spot and would have the arena, told The Courier this week been swept under the ice, as the current Cardiac Care Unit opened St. Stephen stays on Standard a meeting of company members has runs quite strong, had it not been for the Monday been called for the first of next week. timely arrival of Edmund Greenlaw. t. Stephen area residents will not Saint John – Opening ceremonies S Mr. Brownrigg suggested the company Oak Bay – Mail ahoy! In fancy we set their watches and clocks ahead one were held Monday for the new $11.5 mil- would then seek some means of raising see the mail stage of years ago trotting hour on April 1. That is, we will remain lion provincial cardiac care unit at the funds to restore the arena to proper con- up to the post office. Distinctly in our on Standard Time during the summer Saint John Regional Hospital. dition. “Just now we haven’t got a cent,” mind’s eye do we see the open stage, months. Tuesday night’s meeting of Health and Community Services he added. and the spirited grey mare harnessed council decided to leave the clocks as Minister Raymond Frenette told in- with a brown, that Joe used to drive. they are after voting four to two in fa- vited guests at the opening ceremonies 90 YEARS AGO – 1931 Listen, there he goes up Lilly Hill. Hear vour of remaining on Standard Time. the new bilingual service was the result the wheels clatter over the stones, until For all intents and purposes, this will he King Street business success- of the efforts of many people across the T lost in the woody dell. Yes, “Mail ahoy” mean that virtually every other area fully carried on for many years un- province from those involved in the ini- is again heard at Oak Bay. Steam has of the province will be ONE HOUR der the firm name of Dinsmore Bros., tial planning stages to the project’s vol- given place to the crack of the whip to AHEAD of us during the summer. The which was recently taken over by Ar- unteers, fundraisers and hospital staff. the whistle of the locomotive. move to remain on Standard Time was thur Dinsmore and Howard Hannigan made by Councillor Norman Holmes Host E.M. championships – and the name changed to Dinsmore and Joanne Mires has been working for and seconded by Councillor Archie Hannigan, was reopened on Saturday The Saint Croix Courier since the fall History visits Calais lanes MacCready. The two dissenting votes and enjoyed a large patronage on its of 1982, and began writing her 30 Years Calais – The St. Croix bowling were cast by councilors Paul Ingersoll first day under new management. The Ago column in 1994. club will be hosting the 68th edition and Vern Barr. store will continue to carry the best in “I would imagine if you understood morse code, a tap dancer would drive you crazy” – Mitch Hedberg Rollin’ on the River Mark Taylor

I used to think I was a pretty good underreported deaths in nursing homes, with 9/11. Now it appears this guy is ing to help out the less fortunate and the judge of people and their character but sexually harassed female employees and perhaps not what everybody thought he struggling was off the charts, not just for not anymore. The only saving grace bullied colleagues. was. Hiring on Donald Trump’s lawyer hockey but for our country in general. is I appear to not be the only one who Just so Dewey, Soakem and Howe might not help with your image either. Somebody asked a former teammate has been duped. I’ll start with Andrew doesn’t come after me hard, I want to say Then, continuing to spew the same old what trait they thought Wayne inherited Cuomo who at “press time” was the Gov- these allegations have NOT been proven story about a rigged election is another from his Dad. The guy said that it was ernor of New York. I watched this guy in court. Another guy that I admired thing altogether. his ability to always make people feel day after day deliver great performances for his courage and leadership skills in I’ll never forget what the iconic co- important and included. Wayne would on his daily coronavirus briefings that a time of trouble was former New York median George Carlin said about men organize golf games for the 4th liners or appeared to be on the up and up and I Mayor Rudy Giuliani. This guy was all and women. “He’s all you need to know guys who weren’t even playing. You may would think presented a calming effect over the place back in 2001 when the about men and women; women are recall the late Joey Moss who Wayne got on the citizens. Now it appears that he world saw probably its worst crisis ever crazy and men are stupid. And the main a job for the Oilers as a trainer despite reason women are crazy is that men what may have looked like a disability. are stupid.” I mean, I would’ve given I heard one answer Walter gave and it these cats five to 10 cases of beer bottles told me all we need to know about him. without blinking an eye as I was pretty After Wayne had won of his many acco- sure they were good guys. Now, I’d be lades, a reporter asked Walter if he was hard-pressed to give them a “Sorry, Try proud of him. Walter’s response was that Again” coffee cup lid or a down-pay- yes, he was proud, but was also proud of ment on a free supper. all of his kids. ‘Nuff said. I also had a case where I had not I have been watching all the news judged somebody’s influence as much about the rig that’s exploring on Mars as I should have and it was the life of right now. I have been e-mailing and call- Wayne’s Dad Walter Gretzky. Walter ing people at NASA to see if I can get in died last week and is passing impacted on a field trip to the planet. I ain’t tell- more people that I had ever imagined. ing them my plans but will tell you that Race Director Sure, I’ve seen him on TV many times, I will be getting set up with some wheels but when you start hearing stories of so I can do loser laps up and down the The Bay of Fundy International Marathon is looking for a the things this guy did with little or no main drag. I think that for future gener- new Race Director, or Directors. If you would be interested in fanfare, it causes one to pause. We Cana- ations to be able to say the first guy to do dians are quick to chastise people for all donuts on Mars was from Bonny River organizing an annual running event, or events, in the Campobello/ the bad things they have done and are would be pretty cool. Lubec area and would like to discuss with members of the perhaps a little slower to acknowledge Mark Taylor is a long time Courier col- the good, but not in this case. umnist whose views on life and living are committee and/or the previous race director, please contact: Holding a nationally televised funeral usually unconventional and definitely [email protected] is usually reserved for the heavy-hitters outside of the box. He’s a true Charlotte and I guess we all found out how heavy County boy who has the right to remain 191269 Walter could hit. His tireless campaign- silent, but not the ability. March 16, 2021 | 13 News Crafters’ Corner

By Sari Green (8.5X11 inches). • Find a few pieces of wood that are smooth, light coloured, and unfinished Do you remember doing waxed pa- (if necessary, sand down a piece of per transfers when you were a kid? wood to get rid of any finish). You would take a piece of waxed paper, • Choose the photo you want to use. It place it over a comic book page wax side should be high resolution. down, and rub with a butter knife un- • Once you have chosen your image, til the picture transferred to the waxed reverse it with a photo editing program. paper. Then, you would place it on a If you are unsure how to do this, there piece of paper and scrape again, and are plenty of tutorials online you can the picture would appear on the paper. use. If you don’t reverse the photo, it Well, this technique isn’t just for mak- will come out backwards when you ing copies of comic book images, and it transfer it to the wood. isn’t just for kids. You can use this same • Load the printer with the waxed pa- technique to transfer photographs onto per, and click on print (the paper must pieces of wood. be loaded so the image prints onto the Some tutorials will say that you need waxed side). Make sure to hold onto to have special photographic paper to the waxed paper as it comes out of the be able to transfer photos to wood, and printer to guide it. You will need to hold that you need to use certain chemicals the edges so it doesn’t roll under itself to make the photo appear. But, you can or touch anything because this will get pretty much the same effect without smear the ink. having to spend any money, and this • Before placing the image onto the method is so safe even kids can do it. wood, make sure you know exactly Now, we’re not saying that your photo is where you want it to be placed. Once going to come out perfectly clear on the you set it onto the wood you can’t move wood. But, it is going to be there, and it or the image will smear. Place the im- it will have a very unique appearance. age and hold it flat against the wood. If you do it right, the end result should We recommend using masking tape or look like something very old, such as painter’s tape to hold it in place while an old wooden soda crate that still has you are transferring the image. the words on it but they are faded. This • Working quickly, swipe the edge of project is loads of fun, and once you get the credit card or spatula across the im- the hang of it, you will love the way the age to push the ink into the wood. The photos look on the wood. wood will absorb the ink. Push down hard, but not so hard that the paper Materials rips. • Photos • Gently lift the edge of the paper to • Mod Podge make sure the image has transferred. If • Waxed paper there are spots that haven’t transferred, • Inkjet printer rub them again. • A few pieces of unfinished wood • Leave the image to fully dry for a (boards, old furniture, etc.) half an hour or so. Then, give it a thin • Spatula, old credit card, or something coat of Mod Podge to seal the image and else with a firm, straight edge give it a shine (if you don’t want a shiny • Masking tape or painter’s tape photo, simply use matte Mod Podge in- stead of glossy). Directions • Display your transferred photo Photo courtesy of www.pinterest.com • Cut a few sheets of waxed paper proudly. Transfer photos onto wood with waxed paper for a new and fun way to display your favourite photos. This is an to the size of standard printer paper [email protected] easy project that only requires a few materials, and you will be amazed at the results. Croix Words Pretty Things school’s annual Halloween event, a student lies in will become a race against time. By Janelle Brown; published by the hospital, her system poisoned by dangerous lev- Random House; 496 pages. els of alcohol. Everyone in this sheltered community The Farm Nina once bought into the idea that her liberal arts are left trying to figure out what happened. Only the By Joanne Ramos; published by degree would lead to a fulfilling career. When that students who were there when she was attacked know DoubleDay Canada; 336 pages. dream crashed, she turned to stealing from rich kids and they have vowed to keep one another’s secrets. As Welcome to Golden Oaks, the next big thing in fer- in L.A. alongside her wily boyfriend, Lachlan. But details from the evening emerge, powerful families tility. “The Farm” is fitted with every amenity for the when her mom gets sick, Nina puts everything on the hire attorneys and less powerful families watch help- surrogates of the very rich: nutritionists, doctors, line to help, even if it means running her most dan- lessly. No one at Saint Ambrose can escape the fallout fitness instructors and coordinators who monitor ev- gerous scam yet. Vanessa is a privileged young heir- of a life-altering event. ery detail of their existence. In return, “hosts” offer a ess who wanted to make her mark in the world. After nine-month lease on their bodies to earn “big money” a broken engagement, Vanessa retreats to her family’s The Forgotten Daughter that will change their difficult lives—as long as they mountain estate, a mansion of dark secrets. Nina, Va- By Joanna Goodman; published by Harper; 416 pages. deliver healthy babies. Meet Jane, a young immi- nessa, and Lachlan’s paths collide here, where their 1992: French-Canadian factions renew Quebec’s grant; college graduate Reagan; Mae Yu, the HBS-edu- intertwined lives give way to a winter of aspiration fight to gain independence, and Véronique Fortin, cated director of Golden Oaks; and Ate Evelyn, Jane’s and desire, duplicity and revenge. daughter of a radical separatist, has embraced her 67-year-old cousin. The lives of these women illumi- father’s cause. So it is a surprise when she falls for nates tradeoffs women make to fortify their futures, The Killings at Kingfisher Hill James Phénix, who opposes Quebec separatism. and the futures of those they love. By Sophie Hannah; published by James’s sister, Elodie, becomes involved with a coali- William Morrow; 275 pages. tion demanding justice for their suffering in the 1950s To the Land of Long Lost Friends Hercule Poirot is travelling by passenger coach when Quebec’s orphanages were converted to mental By Alexander McCall Smith; published by from London to the exclusive Kingfisher Hill estate. hospitals, a heinous political act which affected 5,000 Knopf; 240 pages. Richard Devonport has summoned him to prove that children. Véronique is the only person Elodie can rely Mma Ramotswe learns that Hope, an acquaintance, his fiancée is innocent of the murder of his brother. on as she fights for retribution, while Elodie becomes has fallen on hard times. This initially comes as a There is one strange condition: Poirot must conceal a sisterly presence for Véronique, who struggles with shock to her, but when she learns that Hope has re- his reason for being there from the family. Poirot has her family’s legacy. cently separated from her husband, a politician with a bad feeling, and his fears are confirmed when a body a less than stellar reputation, she is determined to is discovered in the home with a note that refers to The Dark Side find out the truth. Elsewhere, Charlie and Fanwell ‘the seat that you shouldn’t have sat in’. Could this By Danielle Steel; published by are also involved in tricky matters of the heart, as new murder and peculiar incident be clues to solving Delacorte Press; 288 pages. Queenie-Queenie, Charlie’s girlfriend, seems to have the mystery of who killed Frank? And can Poirot find Zoe Morgan’s childhood was marked by her sister’s transferred her affections to Fanwell. It’s up to Mma the real murderer in time to save an innocent woman tragic illness, as her parents dedicated themselves Makutsi to set things right, but she may be too dis- from the gallows? completely to her final days. As a young woman tracted by Violet Sephotho, who has somehow been driven by these painful memories, Zoe sets the bar appointed to the board of a charity. What is Violet up Moral Compass high for herself, pursuing a career where her deep to now? The No. 1 Ladies’ Detective Agency will be re- By Danielle Steel; published by compassion finds a focus. When Zoe falls in love and minded of the value of tried and true wisdom—never Delacorte Press; 288 pages. has her own child, she is determined to be a perfect judge a book by its cover. Saint Ambrose Prep, where the wealthy send their mother. But before long, old scars begin to pull Zoe children for the best possible education, has just en- to the edge of an abyss too terrifying to contemplate. All of these titles, and more, are available at St. Croix rolled female students for the first time. After the As Zoe is haunted by the ghosts of the past, her story Public Library. 14 | MARCH 16, 2021 CLASSIFIEDS Kirk-McColl United Church, SERVICES WANTED MEETINGS 70 King St., St. Stephen 466- 1380 [email protected]. Benefits Help Available - Are National Geographic maga- St. Croix Branch #9 Ladies com - All are welcome to you a retired or serving mem- zines to give to the seamen Auxiliary - Royal Canadian Church attend our in-church service ber of the Canadian Armed who come into the port of Legion, St. Croix Branch #9 Sundays at 11 a.m. as long as Forces or RCMP? Do you know Bayside. Call 467-4428. Junior Ladies Auxiliary meet NB remains in yellow Covid which benefits you are enti- on the first Monday of each Wanted - Records: Rock, Pop, stage. Limited seating due to tled to or perhaps you need month, except for July, Covid so it is recommended those benefits updated? St. Country and Folk. Call (506) August & holidays. 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Off- Daughters, When the world is fast County Court House, 10 Peel Plaza, Saint John, New Brunswick on April 8, street parking & snow asleep, removal included. Call J.K. Angela (Tim) Tozer & 2021, at 10:30 am, those lands and premises being situate at 81 Hannah Norma (Duane) Copeland And take a walk down JUSTASON - In loving Holmes Rentals (506)467- memory lane, Road, Dufferin, County of Charlotte and Province of New Brunswick, 6876 jkholmesbusiness@ Grandsons, memory of Dennis A. and having PAN 03816531 and PID 15045792, and being more particularly gmail.com Jonathan (Janelle) Copeland With tears upon our Justason, my husband, described in the Certificate of Registered Ownership for the said property, & Jamie Tozer cheeks. 1946 - 2001 March 21st. together with all buildings and rights associated therewith. If a satisfactory Granddaughter, Remembering you is Sad memories crowd offer is not received, the lands may be withdrawn from the said sale and later Naomi (Jeremy) Plume easy, this time of year sold privately without further notice. Great-grandsons, We do it every day. When I lost the one I Dated this 4th day of March, 2021. Eli Copeland & But missing you is a loved so dear. NATIONAL BANK OF CANADA Carter Plume heartache, Loved and remembered That never goes away. Per: Paul J. White, P.O. Box 310 Great-granddaughters, every day. We hold you tightly Fredericton, N.B. E3B 4Y9 506/453/7771 Isla Copeland & To have, to love and 191221 Adria Plume within our hearts then to part And there you will Is the greatest sorrow NOTICES remain. of one’s heart. You see life goes on The years may wipe out without you, many things, But will never be the But in my heart you will PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE / AVIS D’AUDIENNCE PUBLIqUE same. always stay. Miss you and love you! Loved and remembered Loving husband, sons & Réglement du plan rural du secteur d’aménagement de St. David every day, St. David Planning Area Rural Plan Regulation spouses, & daughters & Wife Barb Pursuant to Section 51 of the Community Planning Act, public Avis est donné par les présentes, conformément à l’article 51 de la spouse, notice is hereby given that the Minister of Local Government and Loi sur l’urbanisme, que le ministre de Gouvernements locaux et de la Grandchildren & great- Local Governance Reform is considering the following proposed Réforme de la gouvernance locale envisage d’apporter la modification grandchildren amendments to the St. David Planning Area Rural Plan Regulation - suivante au Règlement du plan rural du secteur d’aménagement de St. Community Planning Act: David – Loi sure l’urbanisme. • To substitute the rural plan policies related to Commercial • Remplacer les politiques du plan rural liées aux usages Uses Commerciale • To add a new zone called ‘Tourism Commercial – “TC” • Pour ajouter une nouvelle zone appelée « Touristique with permitted uses listed for that zone Commerciale » - «TC» avec les utilisations autorisées répertoriées pour cette zone • To re-zone a portion of lands having PID 15179633 along Moody Lane, in St. David as shown, from Rural – “R” to • Re-zoner une partie des terres portant le NID 15179633 le Tourism Commercial – “TC” zone long de la Moody Lane, à St. David, comme illustré, de la zone rural, « RU » à la zone Touristique Commerciale «TC» A Public Hearing concerning the adoption of the proposed amendment Une audience publique concernant l’adoption de la modification has been set for April 6, 2021 from 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm online over SAUNDERS - In loving proposée a été fixée au 6 avril 2021 de 18h30 à 19h30 en ligne via Zoom. 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Cette réunion sera tenue par le personnel de la Commission des away, services du Sud-Ouest du Nouveau-Brunswick au nom du ministre de They walk beside us Persons wishing to comment on the proposed amendment may do Gouvernements locaux et de la Réforme de la gouvernance locale. every day. so in writing to Paul Jordan, Provincial Planning Director, Provincial Unseen, unheard, but and Community Planning Section, Department of Environment Les personnes qui le souhaitent peuvent faire parvenir, par écrit, leurs always near, and Local Government, PO Box 6000, Fredericton, NB, E3B 5H1, commentaires sur le projet de modification à Paul Jordan, Directeur Still loved, still missed, [email protected], or to the Southwest New Brunswick de la Section de l’urbanisme et de l’aménagement provincial, au and very dear. Service Commission, 33 Wall Street, St. Stephen, NB, E3L 2L5. Written ministère de l’Environnement et des Gouvernements locaux, C.P. Never forgotten & comments may be submitted to the above addresses until April 20th 6000, Fredericton (N.-B.) E3B 5H1, [email protected], ou Always loved by, 2021. à la Commission de services régionaux du Sud-Ouest du Nouveau- Husband Rick Brunswick, au 33 rue Wall, St-Stephen, Nouveau-Brunswick, E3L 2L5. Son Eric Copies of this notice and the proposed amendment are available Les commentaires écrits peuvent être envoyés aux adresses ci-dessus Sisters, Carol & Linda for viewing during regular business hours at the Southwest New 20 avril 2021. Brothers, Larry & Glen Brunswick Service Commission, 33 Wall Street, St. Stephen, NB (phone & Families 466-7369) or on-line at www.snbsc-planning.com. On peut examiner le présent avis et le projet de modification durant les heures normales à la Commission de services régionaux du Sud- Ouest du Nouveau-Brunswick au 33 rue Wall, St-Stephen, Nouveau- Brunswick, (téléphone 466-7369), ou en ligne sur le site www.

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“I encourage everyone to write or call your local MLA, and ask them what A broken system; the call for change to mental health they’re doing to specifically help further mental healthcare reform in the prov- programs and assitance in New Brunswick ince, how they plan on increasing mental health resources within the province and how they plan on reducing wait times for Continued from page 2 Moore. “In New Brunswick, it’s not un- mental health crisis care in our ER’s,” common for people to find themselves on “I resonated with her pain, and Moore added. “Finding personnel is an issue,” said a wait lists longer than six months to see a And Anderson-Mason echoed his sen- frustrated Anderson-Mason. mental health professional. to see the healthcare system timent. She said one of the most impor- “It’s an issue with which we struggle “I also had much more diversity in the tant things New Brunswickers can do is as a whole in the province. Mental health different kinds of mental health care fail her so miserably was hard contact their local representative and care is a component, and we not only need available to me. I could find what works communicate what they feel are the im- to attract professionals, we need to get for me instead of being limited to limited to stomach. No family should portant issues that MLA needs to tackle. them to stay. types of therapy from one or two counsel- “We try to keep our ear to the ground,” “We’re good at bringing them in, but we lors in my area here in New Brunswick,” lose a child, especially not after said Anderson-Mason, “but we can end have a hard time retaining people,” said Moore added. up in a bubble. Being informed by my Anderson-Mason. Recently, Minister of Health, Doro- they (Daken) do the courageous constituents motivates me every day to “If what we’re lacking is personnel, thy Shephard, unveiled a new five year get out of bed, and post on social media. It how do we solve that problem? mental health plan for the province. The thing and accept the help that motivates me to continue to put pressure “We have to make a concerted effort to ins and outs of the proposed plan can where pressure needs to be put. fix this problem; and it might be bigger be found on the GNB website, but part was offered to them.” “It’s important to reach out to your than we’ve ever realized,” she added. of that proposal would see an additional elected people so they know what’s impor- “Mental health care all across Canada 13 mental health clinics open across the - Kyle Moore tant to you.” needs to be improved, but New Brunswick province. And while longtime New Brunswick just always seems to be five years behind And while it’s lauded as a positive step “The recent Action Plan is a step in the mental health advocate, and provincial everywhere else,” said Moore. While at- forward, Anderson-Mason rolled the con- right direction, but with a target of five Child and Youth advocate, Norm Bosse, tending Ryerson University in Toronto, versation back to reality; who will oper- years for certain goals, we cannot lose a man in whom Anderson-Mason has ul- Moore was struck by the stark contrast ate these facilities? sight of the immediate need to increase timate faith and says will be transparent between his access to mental health assis- “We can have facilities that we say will current resources for people in need to- with his finding, has said he will conduct tance there in comparison to New Bruns- be open, but who is going to run those fa- day,” said Christa Baldwin, executive his own investigation into the events sur- wick. cilities?” asked Anderson-Mason. “Hav- director of the Canadian Mental Health rounding Daken’s death, Public Health “While I was in Toronto for univer- ing the clinic doesn’t change access if we Association (CMHA) of New Brunswick. has not said the same. Shephard has in- sity, I had access to mental health care in don’t have the personnel to keep centres “We need to move away from the cost dicated any review of Daken’s case by one way or another 24 hours a day,” said like this open,” she added. heavy reliance on acute care. the department of health will take place “The Public Health Care budget gen- internally. erally assigns 4 to 7 per cent to mental “There’s no better person to do it,” said health,” said Baldwin. “This is unaccept- Anderson-Mason of Bosse. “He’s not go- obituaries able when we see the demand for service. ing to run and hide from this. CMHA is advocating for mental health “If I thought the job wasn’t going to get in Toronto, Ontario and Emili (Aaron), Alex (Am- parity in the health care budget, equal to done, I would be vocal, but I have confi- was a healthy and active ber), Aidan, Olivia, Owen physical health. dence the job will get done.” senior, who until recently and great-grandfather to “Mental health is a human right equal “Ultimately, what we want to see is the was driving his car and Cole and Audrey. to physical health. public be allowed to follow the investi- putting up drywall in his We should all be so “The system is archaic in many ways gation (into Daken’s death) and have the basement. Bill shared a blessed and lucky to have and we need a transformed system that is inquiry be conducted in as unbiased an love like no other with lived such a full and won- his wife Julia Anne. They derful life. person-centered,” she added. environment as possible,” said Moore. just celebrated 70 years By request of the family “One thing we know for sure is it’s (the “The government wants to do an inter- of marriage this past there will be no visitation healthcare system) not working as it is. nal investigation, but I think it’s pretty February. His love for or service. In lieu of flow- We can’t maintain the status quo,” said obvious, even to some 22-year-old with a his family was a priority ers, donations to a char- Anderson-Mason. mental health podcast, that a broken sys- and he was involved and ity of the donor’s choice “Do I think every community needs tem can’t be expected to evaluate itself keenly interested in their would be appreciated by to have its own mental health clinic? No unbiasedly. We want to see the govern- lives. Bill was one of the the family. Online condo- – but what we do need is a system that ment make change, not give themselves friendliest guys around lences or donations can works. a little slap on the wrist and continue on PATTEN, William Fred- and enjoyed stopping to be made at www.hum- erick - It’s with deep chat with strangers. phreysfh.com We need to talk about fundamental business as usual,” he added. sadness and sorrow to Bill is survived by his Arrangements have been change to government structure. It’s im- If you need help, Baldwin said there are announce the passing of wife Julia; father to Kim entrusted to the care and portant that we have the conversations,” resources available locally. William Frederick Patten (Bob), Kelly (Doug), Glenn direction of Humphreys she added. “There are mental health services on March 4, 2021 in his (Julie), Paul (Pam); Poppa/ Funeral Home, 20 Marks “People can recover with the right available in your area through the Mental 92nd year. Pops to Marnie, Kyle (Eri- Street, St. Stephen, NB services,” said Baldwin, “and we have a Health and Addictions Centre/ Horizon,” Bill, Dad, Poppa, Pops ca), Sarah, Lauren (Ryan), E3L 2B2 (506-466-3110). responsibility; all of us - to not lose the said Baldwin. was born on April 8, 1928 momentum that is in our province now “There are community organizations advocating for change.” like CMHA that offer services, as well Montreal, QC, and Mat- tality. He was greatly And advocating for change is what for people through our Community Pro- thew Lyons (Nadine), loved and will be greatly Moore is doing. gram Coordinator program and Working: Vancouver, BC, and his missed. “Make the fight for mental healthcare Stronger Together Employment program. grandchildren Erika, Kai, Due to COVID, there will personal,” said Moore. CMHA of New Brunswick also has a num- Alexandra, Bruce, Syd- be no visitation. A private “Mental health affects us all in some ber of online services, as we had to pivot ney, Felix, Eva, Liam and Mass for family and close way, even if you feel happy with your last March due to the pandemic to online Audrey. Also survived by friends was held at St. Stephen Roman Catholic mental health there are people in your platforms. Michelle (Billy) Coldwell, life who are fighting every day - some in “These online services are available to Wolfville, NS, and their Church, Rev. Fr. Suresh children Jazmine and Savariraj as celebrant. Or- silence because of the stigma and lack of anyone in the province. CMHA of New Jesse. Survived by broth- ganist was Mary Lou Gra- care here in the province. Brunswick is seeking funding through ers and sisters Ethel Mc- ham, soloist was Debbie “One in five Canadians will experience proposals to increase our work in the Neil, Faye Golding, Jackie Macdonald. Readings by a mental illness this year,” said Moore, area.” Lyons, Marianne Dube, Jackie Lyons, John Mathe- and Baldwin supports the statement. There’s urgency for change for the men- Meggy Griffin (Mike), son, and Betty Matheson. “If you do the math, that’s over 155,000 tal health system,” said Anderson-Mason. Judy Chiasson, Bunny Active pallbearers were New Brunswickers who should have easy “There is urgency for Lexi’s family.” LYONS, Donald Wil- Parnell, Jerry Lyons, Dan- Darren Marlatt, Martin access to the help they need,” said Moore. [email protected] liam, June 6, 1946- March ny Lyons, as well as many Lavigne, Kenny Macleod 8, 2021 - It is with great in-laws and outlaws, niec- and Kenny Macdonald. sadness that we say es and nephews. In lieu of flowers, do- goodbye to Donnie Ly- In addition to his par- nations can be made to ons, of St. Stephen, NB, ents, he was predeceased Lonicera Hall or Lincourt husband, father, brother, by brothers Bobby and Manor. grampy and friend. Born David. The link to view this cel- in Blackville, New Bruns- Donnie was a friend to ebration of life will made wick, and raised in Do- many; his favorite times available on the funeral aktown, he was the sixth were spent at Basswood home website Wednes- of twelve children born Ridge with friends, golf- day, March 17th, 2021 to Robin and Bridgette ing, curling and making www.humphreysfh.com (Keenan} Lyons. the ice at the rink, play- Arrangements have been Donnie is survived by his ing cards with family, entrusted to the care and wife Jane (Matheson) Ly- and time at the camp. direction of Humphreys ons, his children Thomas He loved to jam with Funeral Home, 20 Marks (Naomi) of Japan, Robin friends, playing his guitar Street, St. Stephen, NB Lyons Marlatt (Darren), and singing his signature E3L 2B2 (506-466-3110). Collingwood, NS, Dawn song, “Sonny’s Dream.” Lyons (Martin Lavigne), His and Jane’s hospi- 16 | March 16, 2021 News Everyday safety: Back to the water When the weather warms, lots of New Brunswickers head for small recreational boats— if you’re among them, here’s what you need to know to stay safe

By James Golemiec

Let’s start with the basics. Say you have a canoe or 12-foot aluminum car topper rowboat that can also take a small outboard. You can pour a little wa- ter into them to check for leaks and patch the leaks with five-minute marine epoxy. Now check the engine. If you ran some fuel stabi- lizer through it before winter, it will probably just need a new sparkplug and fresh gas and oil. You should have some spare propeller shear pins, a cot- ter pin, and adjustable pliers. When your propeller hits a rock (and it will, especially if you are fishing close to shore) the shear pin will break, saving your propeller. I recommend practising changing the shear pin at home. I had to do this procedure on the water more than once. Pull out the ignition lanyard key first, for safety, to prevent accidental starting. Many folks have electric trolling motors for their canoes. This is a good idea. You can paddle on your outbound trip, then motor home. This will keep you from paddling beyond your strength and if the wind picks up, you can motor and paddle, to get home quickly. When I was a kid, we had a 12-foot wooden boat with a trolling motor. Many times, the little motor carried me, my brother, and my Dad for an afternoon’s fishing, with or without paddling. Next look at your boat trailer. Check the condition and pressure of the tires. I had a twin axle trailer for one of my larger boats that always had one tire that lost pressure. Check the wheel bearings, tie downs, and safety chains (they must be grade 70 chain and shackles, not discount-store stuff), and the strap or wire rope on your winch. Trailer lights are often finicky, so consider using dielectric grease on the connectors and on the bulbs themselves, to prevent

Internet photo With a few precautions, you can enjoy a safe season of making memories on the water. Boating has a lot of great recollections for James Golemiec, from building small racing boats as a teenager, to almost sinking in his sailing dingy, to rescuing a large American yacht that sailed too far up the Northwest arm and then got stuck in the mud. But Golemiec says that’s a story for another time.

corrosion. Remember some cheap rain gear (or at to have a spare tire least have a large contrac- for the trailer. tor garbage bag, which will For roof racks, en- become a poncho when you sure that the load cut three holes in it). Take a rating matches your compass. (I once spent two boat and that attach- hours on a lake in heavy ment points are se- fog, wishing I had brought cure. Ensure your tie- one). downs are secure, in One final thing, especially front and back. If you for canoeists. Have a flag of have a car topper, you some sort to mark your en- will probably need a trance point from the trail second person to lift to your launch point. This the boat, but there will save you from getting are now rooftop boat lost when trying to find the loaders that carry landing point and the trail 12-foot cartoppers or at the end of you trip. Sur- sailing dinghies, for veyor’s tape works well, as lone boaters. (They do plastic bags). look amazing; I want This may all sound like one!) overkill, but it’s based on If you have a boat, firsthand experience. I’ve you should have built small boats, owned already taken the or sailed small boats—in- safe-boating course boards, outboards, inflata- and gotten your li- bles—and crewed on large cence. If not, do that yachts. (Search for “life immediately. Courses raft servicing” on YouTube are available online James Golemiec to see me talk on that sub- and it’s the law. ject). The course will tell With a few precautions, you what safety gear you will need, but let’s con- you can enjoy a safe season of making memories on sider essentials. the water. Boating has a lot of great recollections for When boating, tell someone where you are going me, from building small racing boats as a teenager, and when you will be back. This can be as simple to almost sinking in my sailing dingy, to rescuing as putting a note on the driver’s seat of your car a large American yacht that sailed too far up the when you arrive at the water. Have CSA approved Northwest arm and then got stuck in the mud. But life jackets or PFDs for everyone. Wear them. that’s a story for another time. If your only way of communicating is by cellp- James Golemiec is a Canadian Registered Safety hone, seal it in a couple zipper bags. (I have a device Professional with over eight years experience coor- called a Personal Locator Beacon, which will send dinating and managing complex safety systems at the whole world to find me, if I trigger it, but I tend manufacturing facilities, and performing inspections 191163 to overdo things for safety.) Have water, snacks, and on project job sites.