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Sari Green are still relying on donations, both pri- strengthen our retail connections,” said vate and from local businesses, to en- Linton. “Right now we have a terrifi c ST. STEPHEN sure that there will be enough food for relationship with Giant Tiger and Su- all of the families that come through perstore, and some convenience stores. As a general rule, the food bank in their doors each month. As a general We want to get into other stores. Instead St. Stephen, operated by the Volunteer rule, they tend to see anywhere from 180 of just throwing their products at best Centre of Charlotte County, Inc., sees to 220 families in the run of a month, before dates away, we can pick up when about 25 to 30 families in the run of a and with repeat usage, this number can there is a supply there. We also want normal day. Last week, they saw record increase to between 250 and 270. to reinforce and maintain our existing numbers of families needing food to While they did have a decrease in re- partnerships and strengthen them.” help get them through until the end of peats in the month of January, they did Linton also mentioned in the coming the month. Coordinator Donna Linton have 16 new registrations. Linton said months, they are looking into establish- said 54 families used the food bank ser- these are families that have never used ing a food drive committee. This would vices on Monday, and 55 on Wednesday. the food bank before. She doesn’t know be a group that looks at the different They also had three emergencies on if all 16 households will become reg- models of food drives that actually Tuesday, which is a closed day. Linton ular food bank users, but she does ex- work in rural settings. said fortunately, they are at the volun- pect that about half of them will need “Our goal is to engage people who use teer centre every day, so even on closed help from the food bank for at least six the food bank, and we have a great num- days they can help families that are in months. ber of youth that have always shown in- urgent need of groceries. “As we approach the next few weeks, terest in what goes on at the food bank, “I’ve been here 27 years, and our we’re going to continue to power-pur- and are reaching out and willing to busiest day ever was 44 families,” said chase wherever we can, and keep sup- help,” said Linton. Linton. “That was three years ago and plies on hand. We’re learning that Linton said they welcome anyone it only happened once. Most of the Sari Green/Courier things we have a really hard time keep- who needs the food bank to drop in. time, it’s between 25 and 30 families on Food bank volunteer Laurel Lee Smith enjoys helping ing in stock, and that everyone seems There is a screening process, as the an open day, during the middle of the others who need the services from the food bank, but to need and appreciate, are things like food bank is not for everyone. She said month when money is gone.” worries there will not always be enough of everything peanut butter, jam, canned stews, mayo, they are cautious in the screening pro- Linton said poverty plays a huge role that families need. Currently, they are running low on ketchup, canned tuna, canned ham, etc. cess, but they will strive to ensure that in the amount of families that need to Kraft Dinner, and they also need a lot of protein foods, Those are the things that are fl ying off all families who need the food bank will access food banks in New Brunswick. such as canned meats, stews, and soups. our shelves. We’re really just struggling have access to it. She commented that households that re- to make sure that all families have easy “I see a lot of sadness. The poverty ceive $536 a month from welfare usually until the end of their next pay period. access to the food they are looking for.” trap is deep. It’s not like someone can have about $7 to $17 left over after pay- “Think about it. If you have very lit- Linton said they try to always provide throw a rope in so they can climb out. ing for rent and utilities. That doesn’t tle food left in your cupboards, or not two meat choices to families whenever We have some real mending to do in this leave much for the rest of the month for enough to pull things together, and possible, which could be ground beef, poverty trap.” food and other essentials. you’ve got $55 worth of food, when are hot dogs, and chicken. Everyone gets [email protected] From Monday until Wednesday last you going to need food again? A lot of two selections, when the meat is avail- week, Linton said they gave out about these people probably aren’t even going able. They are receiving large amounts $1.33 +TAX 1,600 pounds of food. She said this is a to make it until the end of the month.” of yogurt and bread from the Super- $2 per pound value, so the cost would Linton said they are very fortunate store, and they have frozen product have been about $3,200. Divided by 54 the community is so supportive, and they received from the national food families, this would be about $55 per without that support, the food bank sharing system. They are also hoping family. It’s still not a lot of food, but it’s would not be able to continue to oper- to have a dry goods order from another more than most of these families are ate in the manner that it currently does. food sharing system within the next able to afford. But, this likely isn’t going While they do have enough food to keep couple of weeks. to be enough to sustain these families them going for a few more months, they “We want to be able to develop and Wake Up to the Importance of Your Local Newspaper

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INFORMATION DESK LOTTERY WEATHER TIDES KENO ATLANTIC BUCKO From Environment Canada • For Thursday, February 13 are: 04, • February 13 - 15, 24, 31, 36, 39 Tuesday...Cloudy. Snow beginning early this evening then Based on Saint John tides. (AST) 05, 08, 11, 18, 19, 25, 29, 32, 34,37, 38, • February 14 - 02, 08, 31, 32, 41 changing to rain or snow after midnight. Fog patches developing To adjust at St. Stephen, high add 8 minutes, low add 28 minutes; St. Andrews, high 43, 47, 49, 50, 52, 59, 66,68. after midnight. Snowfall amount 10 cm. Rainfall amount 5 mm. add 8 minutes, low add 7 minutes; Fairhaven, Deer Island, high add 3 minutes, low • February 15 - 06, 10, 28, 32, 37 • For Friday, February 14 are: 02, 03, • February 16 - 01, 24, 27, 28, 30 Wind becoming southeast 30 km/h gusting to 50 this evening then add 9 minutes; Welshpool, high add 1 minute, low add 6 minutes; North Head, high 05, 06, 09, 12, 15, 21,15, 21, 23, 30, 33, light overnight. Temperature rising to plus 2 by morning. • February 17 - 07, 13, 14, 16, 37 or low, subtract 5 minutes; Back Bay, high subtract 7 minutes, low subtract 6 minutes. 40, 41, 44, 49, 50, 52, 57, 62, 68 . Wednesday...A mix of sun and cloud. 30 percent chance of 2020-02-20 Thu 3:23 AM AST 1.49 meters Low Tide 2020-02-24 Mon 6:20 AM AST 1.10 meters Low Tide • For Saturday, February 15 are: 08, 09, TAG flurries in the afternoon. Fog patches dissipating in the morning. 2020-02-20 Thu 9:36 AM AST 7.49 meters High Tide 2020-02-24 Mon 12:26 PM AST 7.73 meters High Tide 17, 18, 20, 23, 31, 34, 36, 38, 41, 45, 46, • For February 13 draw is 628699 Wind becoming west 30 km/h gusting to 50 in the morning. High 2020-02-20 Thu 3:57 PM AST 1.09 meters Low Tide 2020-02-24 Mon 6:42 PM AST 0.91 meters Low Tide 50, 52, 57, 63, 65, 66, 70. • For February 14 draw is 188993 plus 5. UV index 2 or low. 2020-02-20 Thu 10:10 PM AST 7.18 meters High Tide 2020-02-25 Tue 12:48 AM AST 7.48 meters High Tide • For February 15 draw is 580272 2020-02-21 Fri 4:15 AM AST 1.34 meters Low Tide 2020-02-25 Tue 6:56 AM AST 1.11 meters Low Tide • For Sunday, February 16 are: 04, 05, Thursday...Sunny. High minus 12. 07, 08, 09, 13, 15, 21, 23, 26, 29, 30, 35, • For February 16 draw is 580272 2020-02-21 Fri 10:27 AM AST 7.62 meters High Tide 2020-02-25 Tue 1:02 PM AST 7.67 meters High Tide • For February 17 draw is 455357 2020-02-21 Fri 4:46 PM AST 0.97 meters Low Tide 2020-02-25 Tue 7:16 PM AST 0.99 meters Low Tide 40, 43,44, 54, 61, 62, 68. MARINE – Grand Manan... 2020-02-21 Fri 10:56 PM AST 7.32 meters High Tide 2020-02-26 Wed 1:22 AM AST 7.47 meters High Tide • For Monday, February 17 are: 02, 06, Wednesday...A mix of sun and cloud. 30 percent chance of 2020-02-22 Sat 5:01 AM AST 1.22 meters Low Tide LOTTO 6/49 2020-02-26 Wed 7:31 AM AST 1.14 meters Low Tide 08, 14, 15, 19, 20, 27, 32, 36, 38, 40, 44, flurries in the afternoon. Fog patches dissipating in the morning. 2020-02-22 Sat 11:11 AM AST 7.71 meters High Tide 2020-02-26 Wed 1:36 PM AST 7.57 meters High Tide 45, 47, 50, 51,59, 61, 70. • Unofficial winning numbers for Saturday, 2020-02-22 Sat 5:28 PM AST 0.89 meters Low Tide February 15 - 07, 08, 11, 23, 27, 30 . Bonus 03. Wind becoming west 30 km/h gusting to 50 in the morning. High 2020-02-26 Wed 7:50 PM AST 1.11 meters Low Tide plus 5. UV index 2 or low. 2020-02-22 Sat 11:37 PM AST 7.41 meters High Tide 2020-02-27 Thu 1:56 AM AST 7.44 meters High Tide 2020-02-23 Sun 5:42 AM AST 1.13 meters Low Tide LOTTO MAX Thursday...A mix of sun and cloud. High minus 12. 2020-02-27 Thu 8:06 AM AST 1.21 meters Low Tide • Unofficial winning numbers for February ATLANTIC 49 2020-02-23 Sun 11:50 AM AST 7.75 meters High Tide • Unofficial winning numbers for Saturday, Friday...Sunny. High minus 7. 2020-02-23 Sun 6:07 PM AST 0.88 meters Low Tide 2020-02-27 Thu 2:12 PM AST 7.43 meters High Tide 14 are: 14, 17, 20, 34, 38, 45, 49. Bonus 05. 2020-02-27 Thu 8:24 PM AST 1.25 meters Low Tide February 15 - 09, 12, 20, 23, 29, 41 . Bonus 03. 2020-02-24 Mon 12:14 AM AST 7.46 meters High Tide 178054 FEBRUARY 18, 2020 | 3 NEWS basement to look at the feasibility of roof was installed over the side door, overnight accommodations on a short- and new metal fl oor drains have been St. George council briefs term basis. The fi le has been closed for put down. They also did some work on the Clinch Street apartment that had the exhaust system for vehicles. Update on splashpad the cost of 10 water features and seven been damaged by fi re. Community service There was an update on the construc- spray toys. Well upgrades Mayor Avery said the month of Feb- tion of the Splashpad at Magaguadavic Habitat for Humanity CAO Jason Gaudet said they are ruary is expected to be a big month for Place. The committee has been working Kevin Perry, CEO for the Saint John happy with the amount of water they the Town, with many activities happen- hard to make this happen, and they have Region for Habitat for Humanity (re- have, but they are still working on get- ing. On February 22, there will be a mu- been involved with several fundraisers. ferred to as an affi liate) made a pre- ting even more water, and he said it is sic night fundraiser, hosted by Council, To date, $43,022.44 has been raised of sentation to council about what they a good time to go after that volume now to help raise money for fi refi ghter Paul the $96,279.00 that is needed for Phase 2 are working on and how the families by upgrading well number two and new Berdan, who is battling cancer. She of this project. A total of $15,000 of this who have received homes are doing. In well number six. They are trying to get said anyone who is unable to attend but funding is from Aviva, and the rest has 2019, three homes were constructed in two wells certifi ed for that extra volume would still like to make a donation they been donations from businesses and in- the Saint John region, which goes from so it is there if needed. can do so by contacting the Town Hall. dividuals within the community, as well Sussex to St. Stephen. Perry called this Park upgrade donation and regional She noted that the fi re department is al- as hard fundraising by a group that is a milestone, as they generally construct development ways there when needed, and now the determined to complete this project two homes per region in any given year The Town of St. George received a community needs to be there for them. for the people in the community. Dona- for h. They are pleased with the fact $3,000 donation from the Fundy Com- Chase the Ace is still going on at the tions can be made at the Town Offi ce, or that they were able to help house four munity Foundation for the develop- Pub on Main every Thursday evening, through electronic transfer. adults and 10 children. Perry said there ment of the Wallace Street Park. The and they are down to 34. All proceeds Phase 1 was completed last fall, at a are three affi liates in New Brunswick, plan is to plant grass and trees and from this fundraiser are going to the cost of $102,521, which came from the one in Saint John, one in Moncton, place a bench. CAO Jason Gaudet met Multigenerational Park project. gas tax and donations. This phase in- and the other in Fredericton, whereas with Bill Thompson about updates of There will be several upcoming semi- volved excavation, backfi ll, embeds in- other provinces only have one affi liate the Eastern Charlotte, Inc. It was noted nars at Magaguadavic Place. Earlier in stalled, bonding, the construction of a each. He said New Brunswick outper- that they are progressing nicely with the month there was a suicide aware- concrete deck, and pipe winterization. formed the other three Atlantic prov- the plans, and further information will ness seminar. Coming up, there will be Phase 2, which will be the installation inces, which he said was something to be available in the near future. seminars on stress management, cann- of an operation system and a WQMS be proud of. Last year, 250 homes were Magaguadavic Place abis awareness, safeTALK (only four water recirculation system will take built across Canada, and they hope to Mayor Faith Avery said the goal had spots left, at a cost of $12 per spot which place in the months. This will ensure build an additional 300 this year. been to complete work on the siding for includes all training materials). Com- that no water is wasted. There will be Building and planning Magaguadavic Place, but these plans ing up in March there will be a baby- a storage tank installed in the ground, There were no bylaw updates from have been put on hold in order to do sitting course, and there are only three with a make-up water line to add water the Southwest Regional Service Com- roof repairs, which she said need to spots available, and preregistration is when necessary. Rainwater will also be mission. It was noted that there were take priority. There had been extensive required. Knacktivities for children collected to maintain the water level. applications in January for the rezon- damage caused by leaks that need to be and adults are being planned, and there There will also be a chemical feed sys- ing for 30 separate properties regarding dealt with before other work can begin. are many upcoming sessions. Again, tem installed, as well as a fi ltration sys- development and subdivision plans. Fire Hall pre-registration is required. tem to maintain water chemistry and A review was done with the CAO con- CAO Jason Gaudet spoke about work Plans are in the works for Canada Day sanitation. cerning for use and development of that has been done at the St. George as well as Summerfest 2020, which will The committee is currently seeking Town Hall property. So far, there have Fire Hall, including pest control, which be held on the third weekend in July. sponsorship programs with recogni- been no new building permits issued had been discussed in January. There There is another 5k run being planned. tion to present to local businesses to for 2020, but there have been applica- had been a bit of an issue with rodents, The run last year was a big success, and help with Phase 3 of the project, which tions to create two lots. The application and pest control was brought in to take they expect the next run will be at the is the purchase of water features and would require a percentage of land for care of the problem. A new awning and end of May or early in June. spray toys. The approximate cost for public use, or cash in lieu of land. A this phase is $62,640, which will cover pre-inspection was done on a church

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181275 4 | February 18, 2020 Editorial Playing political chess

Premier Higgs? Can you look over here for a minute. representation) and Deputy Premier Robert Gauvin tation. I’m guessing the people outside the hospitals Thanks. I’m in the riding of Saint Croix - you’ve been has gone a step further and walked away from the PC with pickets gave the game away. And within the offer here, it’s pretty nice - and maybe you’ve forgotten, but party altogether over the closures, and now sits as an of the community consultation also comes a knock we as a riding have been without representation since independent. on. No more mention of a general election. Funny September of 2019. You have the power to do something This is an excellent time to use the adage “all hell how that all came out in the wash, huh? Oh - and this about that, so how about you get to it. Okay? Okay. broke loose”. Higgs even went so far as to say he’d is a temporary stay - not necessarily a permanent one. I’m under no delusion Higgs and his government have to call an election - and not just a byelection, but My point? Here is comes. The current political land- can hear me, don’t fret. I’ve not finally lost my tenuous the allusion was to a general. Finally. Saint Croix was scape of the province is in disarray - I’d even go so far grip on reality. But frankly, given the bedlam of this going to see itself select someone to be it’s voice in the as to call it a shambles - and it’s high time someone did current provincial government, it wouldn’t be absurd legislature. Perfect. something about it. Rather than continue this inane to think it had pushed me to the brink. Higgs also put the PC party in a remarkably unpop- game of political chess, desperately trying to hold on to But I have become more than simply frustrated at ular position - one destined to translate to numbers power while throwing residents of our riding under the the flip-flop political chess game currently happening when people went to the polls. And in the moment bus, the PC’s need to pull themselves together and start in Fredericton, with seemingly little acknowledge- Higgs absorbed the reality of what lay before him, allowing some organization to come back into play. ment of our predicament in the riding of Saint Croix. what did he do? He effectively rescinded the closure. Honestly, Higgs. You seem a nice enough fella. Let’s When one considers how many times the riding was Phew. Or is it? have our election. identified as “important” in the last few weeks, you’d Higgs stated he sees a need for community consul- Krisi Marples think said importance would translate to someone doing something about the lack of representation we “important” people currently have. The last couple of weeks have been a roller-coaster ride of political swings and roundabouts. Higgs an- nounced he would be closing the overnight emer- gency rooms of six smaller hospitals in the province. And by smaller, I mean not centralized in bigger cit- ies like Fredericton and Saint John. Apparently some numbers were crunched and those overnight hours became expendable. Good to know. As a result, two PC MLA’s made their displeasure known - one saying he wouldn’t support the closures in his riding (that’s the kind of thing that happens when you have, you know,

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Sales: Matthew Stewart | [email protected] Helping to meet the 40 per cent Circulation: Joanne Mires | [email protected] renewable energy goal Production Manager: Randy Hogge | [email protected] This is an open letter to the Members of the with New Brunswickers interested in renew- Legislative Assembly of New Brunswick of able power generation who have projects ready Printing Sales: New Brunswick, the leadership of NB Power, to go. Simply by altering the legislation in the the Energy and Utilities Board and various NB Electricity Act we could allow a range of Cathy Hogge, Acct. Manager | [email protected] news agencies. proven renewable technologies to be brought Editor, forward fairly quickly. Customer Service Agent: Leap4wards as an organization is interested This is the path that Germany took in 1991 Paulette McMorran | [email protected] in sustainability. We understand from their when Herman Scheer initiated their Electric- Michelle Roy | [email protected] website that NB Power has a goal to obtain ity Feed In Act which required grid companies 40 per cent of NB electricity from renewable to connect all renewable power plants. The Office: 47 Milltown Boulevard, sources by December 2020. This is an effort we passing of this act paved the way for Germany St. Stephen, New Brunswick support, but have some concerns. to become the world leader in renewable en- Phone: (506) 466–3220 Fax: (506) 466–9950 It has come to our attention that in New ergy it is today. Brunswick there are a number of municipal Localization, in all its forms is considered by Publications mail agreement number 40020837 power utilities and private entrepreneurs de- many to be one of the most effective approaches Registration No. 10592 veloping proposals to produce their own power to climate change. Allowing local municipal- Published Tuesdays by St. Croix Printing & Publishing from proven renewable energy sources. These ities and entrepreneurs to produce their own parties are running into roadblocks extending power from renewable sources would go a long One year Two year from the NB Electricity Act. Concerns include: way towards helping NB Power reach its admi- New Brunswick $66.15 HST Inc. $120.75 HST Inc. -Who is allowed to produce the electricity rable 40 per cent renewable energy by Decem- Rest of Canada* $72.00 + tax of prov. $136.50 + tax of prov. used by NB Power ber 2020 goal. United States $150.00 $280.00 -Who decides the sources of power which Kindest regards, Overseas (Online only) $55.00 are bought Norma MacKellar, Saint John -Compensation rates for independent pro- Paula Tippett, Saint John * Rest of Canada must add applicable tax of their province. ducers For Leap4wards, Saint John Seniors Discount – 10% off before tax price -where a community can produce their power Mailing address: We expect there are more roadblocks. Meanwhile NB Power and the Province of P.O. Box 250, Letters to the editor must be no more than New Brunswick seem to be preoccupied with 500 words, and preference will be given St. Stephen, NB less practical projects. New Brunswick tax to local topics. Letters reflect the opinion E3L 2X2 payers/ratepayers have had their money in- Copyright and/or property rights subsists in all of the writer, and do not necessarily advertising and in other materials appearing in vested in a questionable electrolysis project in reflect the views of the Courier. Letters this edition of The Saint Croix Courier. Permission to Florida. Now we are also investing in a small may be edited for word count, language, reproduce wholly or in any form whatsoever, particularly scale nuclear project which would not be able by photographic or offset process in a publication, must liability and accuracy. The name, address, be obtained in writing from the publisher. to produce power for at least 10 years. These and phone number of the writer must timelines do not match the expectations pre- be included, and submission does not sented by the Intergovernmental Panel on Cli- guarantee print. Email letters to editor@ mate Change. stcroixcourier.ca Postage paid at St. Stephen, NB Printed in Canada Leap4wards questions why we can’t work ISSN:0707–4905 February 18, 2020 | 5 News A new Ireland? Global View Gwynne Dyer

Bertie Ahern, who was the taoiseach three-quarters of the island’s 6.6 mil- people who voted for Sinn Féin cared ing were looking grim after the elec- (prime minister) of the Irish Republic lion people, almost everybody is of much about the North, or unification, tion, with both traditional major par- from 1997 to 2008, was a brilliant ma- Catholic heritage and matters have or any of that old stuff. ties saying they would never enter a chine politician, not a nationalist or long seemed more settled. Politics was They voted for Sinn Féin because coalition with Sinn Féin. The only vi- an ideologist. In fact, if you said the dominated by two centre-right parties, they were fed up with high rents, hous- able alternative was yet another deal word ‘principle’ in his presence, he Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael, neither of ing shortages and long hospital wait- between the two traditional major par- might have to look up the meaning. which gave more than lip-service to the ing lists. Their only alternative was to ties – but that is what the voters had But here’s what he said after the Sinn notion of unification with the North. vote for the same two old parties that just revolted against. Féin Party came first in last Saturday’s Nobody in the Republic wanted to have been passing power back and Now it’s looking a little saner, with Irish election. hear about that. The ‘Celtic Tiger’ forth for a hundred years, so they ig- Micheál Martin of Fianna Fáil saying “I think a border poll (on the unifi- years (ca. 1995-2008) had finally made nored Sinn Féin’s IRA links and voted that he’s open to talks with Sinn Féin. cation of the Republic and Northern the Republic a prosperous place, after for it anyway. But the sheer tribal truculence of Irish Ireland, which is currently part of the a long history of genteel poverty. Most Those links recently became easier politics is embodied in the very names United Kingdom) is inevitable. If you of its citizens had no desire to see a to ignore because Gerry Adams, Sinn of the Republic’s major parties: ‘Our- ask me when that is, I think it’s prob- united Ireland if it risked bringing the Féin’s leader for 35 years and simul- selves Alone’ (Sinn Féin), ‘Tribe of the ably five years off at least….but it will North’s chronic violence (‘The Trou- taneously a senior officer in the IRA Irish’ (Fine Gael), and ‘Soldiers of Des- be inevitable over this decade.” Are we bles’, 1968-1999) to the south as well. (though he always denied it) finally tiny’ (Fianna Fáil ). about to see the final, peaceful solution In these circumstances Sinn Féin, an retired in 2018. His successor, Mary It will therefore take some time to to the 400-year-old ‘Irish problem’? all-Ireland leftist and nationalist party Lou McDonald, definitely has no blood make a deal, but one will be reached Not necessarily, but the long, frozen that operated as the political front of on her hands, and she was born in the eventually, and it will probably in- stability of Irish politics both north the Irish Republican Army (IRA) dur- Republic, not in the North. She’s voter- clude a place for Sinn Féin. Mary Lou and south of the border is definitely ing the ‘Troubles’, had little attrac- friendly, not scary, and she got the McDonald said it plainly – “We are go- dissolving. In Northern Ireland the tion for voters in the Republic. It was votes. ing to have a unity referendum” – and Catholics have finally achieved the Northern-dominated and linked to ter- Irish politics is clearly now a three- Fintan O’Toole, the best Irish political ‘revenge of the cradle’, displacing the rorism, and both of the major parties horse race, in the sense that Sinn Féin, commentator of his generation, ex- Protestants as the majority population in Dublin refused to have anything to Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael each got be- plained what that means in his column – at a time when, coincidentally, the do with it. tween 21 per cent and 25 per cent of the in the Irish Times. turmoil of Brexit is making all the old And now, suddenly, Sinn Féin ends vote. But that leaves each of them with “(The voters) have gone where they certainties about the province’s ties to up with more votes than any other fewer than half the seats they would were warned not to go,” he wrote, “and the UK open to question. party in the Republic. What happened? need for a majority in the Dáil (parlia- in doing so they have redrawn the map In the south, independent from the This political revolution is NOT ment). of Irish politics to include territory UK for a century and home to almost driven by Irish nationalism. Few of the Prospects for viable coalition-mak- previously marked ‘Here Be Dragons’.”

County Council meeting time change Municipal

St. Stephen will be held in the Council Cham- Heritage Fair On Monday, February 24, the reg- bers, 73 Milltown Blvd., Suite 112, plan ular meeting of St. Stephen Town Ganong Place, (entrance at back cor- Counci will commence at 6 p.m., not ner of building). coming up the normal start time of 7 p.m., and presentation

St. Stephen this weekend The town council of St. Stephen hereby provides public notice that they St. Stephen intend to repeal and replace the Town’s A Charlotte County Heritage Fair will Changes to permit and Municipal Plan, By-law No. M-1 in ac- be held in St. Stephen Saturday, Febru- cordance with New Brunswick Commu- ary 22, to celebrate Canada’s Heritage nity Planning Act, SNB 2017, c. 19 (the Week with an afternoon of displays and town planning process Act). movies about our county. The public presentation of the “Charlotte County has a unique char- Town’s Municipal Plan By-law No. M-2 acter, drawn from its long history and St. Stephen They will be happy to assist you will take place at a regular meeting of local traditions, and we often lose sight Effective February 1 2020, the Town with your project and answer any town council on Monday, February 24, of that,” says organizer, Lee Sochasky. of St. Stephen’s Planning and Devel- questions you may have about the 2020 in the council chambers, 73 Mill- “This Saturday, everyone is invited to opment Services will be provided by permit process or any town plan- town Blvd., Suite 112, Ganong Place the Heritage Fair to learn more about the Southwest New Brunswick Ser- ning by-laws (zoning, subdivision, (entrance at back corner of building) at our local heritage through displays and vice Commission (SNBSC). etc.). Building permit, zoning, and 6 p.m. Reason for Change: The Commu- films.” Building inspections will continue subdivision application forms can nity Planning Act requires Municipali- The event will be held from 1 p.m. to to be carried out by the current Town be found online at www.snbsc.ca and ties review and update their Municipal 4 p.m. at the Garcelon Civic Center in of St. Stephen inspector, Manzer sent via email to planning@snbsc. Plan every 10 years. St. Stephen. It’s s a free drop-in event, Young, but permit applications will ca. Application forms may also be Council has initiated this legislative of interest to all ages. now be received directly by SNBSC. dropped off or picked up in person at review and will present the resulting Charlotte County has nearly 30 Before you begin construction, 21 River Street, Suite A, St. Stephen changes to the public on February 24, groups involved in heritage activities please contact SNBSC’s office at 506- (on the river side of the St. Croix Re- 2020. Procedure for Feedback: Once and some will have displays at the Fair. 466-7369. tirement Home). Town Council reads their intention to Over 20 Charlotte County films will also repeal and replace By-law M-1 into the be shown on the big screen. record, a 30 day public comment period A full list of the films and their show- is initiated. The updated municipal ing times is posted online at ccarchives. plan document reflecting the proposed ca changes will be available for public in- Everyone is invited to come out for an spection between February 25, 2020 and informative and entertaining afternoon Green paper on education March 25, 2020. in celebration of Charlotte County’s Residents may inspect the document heritage. St. Stephen present, and the target audience is between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. at the town The event is hosted by the Charlotte On Monday, February 24 at 7 p.m. students, teachers, professionals office, or by visiting: https://town.stste- County Archives, with support from there will be a Green Paper on Ed- in early childhood education, par- phen.nb.ca/ the federal New Horizons for Seniors ucation in NB held at St. Stephen ents, concerned citizens, entrepre- Written objections to the proposed Program. High School. This is a regional neurs, and organizers. This event amendments may be made to council, More information is available from consultation (held in English) is sponsored by The Development in the care of the undersigned, until 5 the Charlotte County Archives mem- that is open to the public. You of Education and Early Childhood p.m. on March 25, 2020: Joan Flewelling, ories project leader, Lee Sochasky are welcome to come and discuss Development in collaboration with Town Clerk Town of St. Stephen, 112- at [email protected] or and share opinions on the future Future St. Stephen, the Town of St. 73 Milltown Blvd. St. Stephen, NB E3L phone 506-321-4909. of education in New Brunswick. Stephen, and Dialogue New Bruns- 1G5, [email protected] Minister Dominic Cardy will be wick. (506) 466-7700. 6 | FEBRUARY 18, 2020 SPORTS

Send scores, reports and sports items to 180697 BIG WINNER LAST WEEK Lisa Glynn #10881 Krisi Marples, (506) 466-3220 ext. 1307 WON $5,446 or email [email protected]

Mariners sail past Thunder and head to TD Station this coming weekend

quarter with energy and purpose. With the Mari- By Hal Mersereau ners back on their heels, the Thunder took a 6 point fi rst quarter lead. However, quarters 2 and 3 be- SAINT JOHN longed to the Mariners, as they took control of the game, by outscoring Woodstock 40 to 15. This pretty For the third time in fi ve years, varsity girls much sealed the deal as the Mariners maintained a coach, Ryan Daye, will lead his Fundy Mariner double digit lead to the fi nal buzzer, walking away team to the big dance at TD Station (formerly Har- with a 67 to 51 win and the all important trip down bour Station). The NBIAA Final Twelve Basketball Highway 1 to the site of the fi nal twelve, TD Station championships unfold Friday, Feb. 21 and Saturday, in the Port City! Feb. 22 with the AA fi nal tipping off on Saturday at Daye, who was very proud of the team effort 6 p.m. all weekend long, had the following observations The latest trip came courtesy of two outstanding to make on the two wins in Salisbury and a look Submitted photo games by the Fundy crew at the sectional tourna- ahead at the match up with Rothesay Netherwood Fundy Varsity Girls, back from left - Erin Ingalls, Emma Willard, Meg ment played in Salisbury at JMA Armstrong High who upset the defending champions, the Rothesay Ingalls, Jessic DelDuca, and Emily Doherty, front from left - Elise Cheney, School, this past Friday and Saturday. High Red Hawks, coincidentally by the same 67 to Ella Cook, Sophy Craig, Bella Jones, Emma Spear, and Claire Thompson. If you roll back the tape to the weekend before, 51 score. there was great disappointment in Mariner Nation “The Tantramar win was a victory for the most There is no better way to play your last game for when Fundy fell to Rothesay High School and lost part by the bench, who provided positive contribu- your high school team, then on the big stage at the the right to host the sectionals. Fundy then went tions in big moments,” said Daye. fi nal twelve. Such is the case for Fundy seniors Jes- down the road to Salisbury and won. Rothesay High “In the Woodstock game, the expected jump and sica DelDuca, Erin Ingalls, Sophy Craig , Emma then hosted and lost. Such is the advantage of play- motivation by Woodstock was met after the 1st Willard, and Emily Doherty. A reward for the great ing at home and such is the competiveness of this quarter by good ball pressure and pace that took the commitment of time and energy over many years. AA girl’s division. Thunder out of their offensive rhythm. Erin Ingalls And of Daye, it can be said with certainty no stone The Mariners met their old rival Woodstock was a monster on the glass and in mismatches. And is left unturned in his preparation, and he provides Thunder in the sectional fi nal, after taking care of Sophy Craig took the wheel when Erin was off and his team with the very best chance of success. His business the night before with an impressive 66 to played with great skill, aggressiveness and confi - Mariners were ready for Tantramar, his Mariners 48 win over the Tantramar Titans. In this matchup, dence. The entire team played with great energy all were ready for Woodstock, his Mariners will be the Mariners were operating on all cylinders and weekend.” ready for Rothesay Netherwood! Besides all that, gave the Titans little space and time to get their Looking ahead to next Saturday’s matchup with the third time’s a charm, right! game together. the RNS River Hawks, Daye is looking for a great Y’all come! Calling all Mariner Nation, Mariner In the fi nal, one could sense that Woodstock was week of prep for the RNS team that is continuing Alumni, Mariner fans and Mariner students and still feeling the sting from the two losses handed to to prove its strength, and says that the team better former students to TD Station on Saturday, Feb. 22 them by the Mariners in the Thunder Valley Classic able to control the pace and get their shot makers at 6 p.m. (A committee is working on a seating plan!) over Christmas. The Thunder came out in the fi rst off, will gain the advantage towards the win. Just one more, girls…just one more!

Inside the Court with Fundy Middle and High School Rocking the Rim

By Hal Mersereau Middle School Varsity team, had a diffi cult time fi eld- ing enough bodies for their three games on Saturday with FMBA and Sunday. Middle School provincial results A depleted roster due to injury and illness left the Fundy Middle School had four teams participating Fundy MS Varsity girls with a very short bench, as By Hal Mersereau in Provincial Championships on Saturday and Sun- they competed in the Division 2 Championship at the day, at four different locations in the province. Riverside East School. Middle School Varsity Boys In game 1, Fundy fell to George Street Varsity by a BNB Age Class Championships unfold Fundy on the strength of their season play were 47 to 23 score. Basketball New Brunswick’s Under 12 Boys and placed in Division 1 with George Street Varsity, An- The girls picked up their game in their second game Girls Championship weekends go next weekend, tonine-Maillet of Dieppe, Hartland, Nashwaaksis and with Lewisville, but still came out on the short end of February 22 and 23. Lewisville. a 50 – 42 score. Under U12 Boys Fundy came out strong in game 1 against George Their fi nal game saw the host Moncton East team Coaches Andrew Hamilton and David Craig will Street Varsity but fell 41 – 40 as the shooting gods were take a 45 to 25 win. lead their U12 boys north to the Miramichi for the not on their side. While the team came away winless, a consolation BNB Division 4 Championship. In game 2, Fundy faced an unknown but obviously was that they were playing in Division 2. The Force are in a section with the Tommies of strong team in Ecole Antonine-Maillet of Dieppe, who Middle School JV Girls Miramichi and the Miramichi Pulamoo B team, went on to down Fundy 76 to 29. The Fundy MS JV Girls travelled to Bayside Middle while Grand Manan, East Saint John and Pulamoo In the fi fth place game on Sunday, Fundy faced School in Saint John for the Division 7 Championship. A make up the other section. Nashwaaksis Middle School and dropped a 58 – 42 de- No results were reported. Schedule; Saturday, Feb. 22 1 p.m. Fundy vs Tom- cision. JV Girls Provincial Championship mies / 4 p.m. Fundy vs Pulamoo B Despite going winless in this tough Division 1, it This tournament after weather delays, fi nally saw The gold medal game goes at 3 p.m. on Sunday, is some consolation knowing that this team behind play begin on Sunday at Caledonia Regional High Feb. 23. Coach Alex Wilkins, ranks in the top six in the prov- School in Hillsborough. Under 12 Girls ince. The Fundy Mariners, under Coaches Paul Fudge Moncton’s Edith Cavell School is the site of this Middle School JV Boys and Jennifer Maxwell, were placed in a division with year’s U12 Girls Division 2 Championship, on Sat- Coaches Cameron Rudderham and Drew Dougan the host team. urday, February 22 and Sunday, February 23. Fundy and their Middle School JV Boys Team travelled to The Saturday afternoon match up saw the Mariners plays out of Pool A with NMBA A of Fredericton Fredericton Junction and Sudbury West School on the coast to a 70 to 33 win. and the Miramichi Tommies A. Salisbury A, Cen- weekend to take part in the Division 7 Championship. This advanced the Fundy girls to Monday’s cross treville and Moncton B round out the fi eld. After dropping games their fi rst two games, the JV over semifi nal against the Harvey Lakers. Schedule: Saturday, Feb. 22 1:30 p.m. Fundy vs Middle School Boys fi nished the tournament on a Woodstock and Caledonia met in other semifi nal, NMBA / 4:30 p.m. Fundy vs Tommies high note, with an exciting 34 to 29 win over the host with the two winners meeting in the Championship The gold medal game is scheduled for 3 p.m. on Sudbury West team. game on Monday at 3 p.m. Sunday, February 23 Middle School Varsity Girls Results from the semis and fi nal will be posted in The U12 Girls are coached by Kelly Leavitt, Hal Coaches Jay Jones and Sara Smith of the Fundy next week’s The Saint Croix Courier. Mersereau, and Sara Ross. February 18, 2020 | 7 Sports MacDonald the hero with late game winner against former team

Saint John redirected a pass from Maxim Cajkovic The Family Day matinee between the into the back of the net at 14:16. Saint John Sea Dogs (27-28-1-0) and the Shots going into the final period were Acadie-Bathurst Titan (10-38-3-4) had an 26-24 for the Sea Dogs. exciting finish as Anderson MacDonald A high sticking call against Anderson kept the 5-4 win in regulation, scoring MacDonald at 8:53 sent the Sea Dogs to the game winning goal with 3.9 seconds the penalty kill. The Titan brought the left in the game. score within one with a goal on the Noah Patenaude got the start in net, power play. stopping 34 of 38 shots in the exciting Brendan Sibley and Riley Kidney victory at TD Station on Monday, Feb. were sent off at 13:59 for unsportsman- 17. like conduct and play went to four-on- Saint John opened the game with four. an early power play after Olivier Cou- The Titan called a timeout and pulled lombe was sent to the box for high stick- Tristan Bérubé with 2:08 remaining in ing 3:53 into the period. The Sea Dogs the third period. They tied the game capitalized on the opportunity and Josh with 1:45 remaining. Lawrence found the back of the net less Anderson MacDonald ripped the pos- than a minute into the man advantage, sibility of overtime away from the Titan bouncing the puck off a Bathurst de- with the game winning goal, a rocket fenceman and past the goaltender. over the shoulder of Bérubé, with only The Titan tied the game up at 6:31 3.9 seconds remaining. when Mathieu Desgagnés tipped in a Sea Dogs photo Shots at the end of the game were 38- pass right in front into the net. The Family Day matinee between the Saint John Sea Dogs (27-28-1-0) and the Acadie-Bathurst Titan (10-38-3-4) 32 for the Titan. 23 seconds later, Alexandre O’Neill had an exciting finish as Anderson MacDonald kept the 5-4 win in regulation, scoring the game winning goal with Alpine 3 Stars made it 2-1 for the Dogs, picking up the 3.9 seconds left in the game. 1 Anderson MacDonald (1G,2A) loose puck in front of the net and firing 2 Mathieu Desgagnés (2G) it past the goaltender for his first goal in ond time of the night. Joshua Roy Shots after the first were 13-11 for 3 Alexandre O’Neill (1st Goal in the the QMJHL. scored 20 seconds into the power play, Bathurst. QMJHL) At 7:28, Kale McCallum was sent off firing a rocket past the goalie from in Ben Badalamenti received two min- The Sea Dogs will have a short break for hooking. the slot. utes for handling the puck at 4:41. before hitting the road to take on the The Titan went back on the penalty Benjamin Roode was sent off for trip- At 13:51, Noah Delemont was sent off Eagles in Cape Breton on Friday, Feb- kill at 13:26 when Benjamin Roode was ping again at 14:51. Just as the penalty for hooking and the Sea Dogs power ruary 21. Puck drop is at 7 p.m., follow sent off for tripping and the Sea Dogs ended, Mathieu Desgagnés scored his play was successful for the third time of the action from home at sjseadogs. power play was successful for the sec- second of the night. the afternoon when Jeffrey Durocher com/live

Another week at No. 1 for Sherwood Park Crusaders (AJHL) in CJHL Top 20 Rankings Summerside Western Capitals (MHL) up to No. 2 while Coquitlam Express sit at No. 3

Calgary, AB this week are the 44-7-4 Okotoks Oilers 4. Okotoks Oilers (AJHL) (2) 19. Spruce Grove Saints (AJHL) (HM) Another week at No. 1 in the Canadian (AJHL). Meanwhile, the Battlefords 5. Battlefords North Stars (SJHL) (5) 20. Thunder Bay North Stars (SIJHL) Junior Hockey League Top 20 rankings North Stars (SJHL) come in at No. 5, 6. Brooks Bandits (AJHL) (6) (20) has been bestowed upon the Sherwood having gone 44-9-2-0 to date. 7. Powassan Voodoos (NOJHL) (7) HONOURABLE MENTION: Portage Park Crusaders (AJHL). Wrapping up the Top 10 this week, 8. Carleton Place Canadians (CCHL) Terriers The latest listings released Monday, you have the Brooks Bandits (AJHL) in (8) (MJHL); Blind River Beavers (NO- which are compiled each week by an in- sixth, the Powassan Voodoos (NOJHL) 9. Wellington Dukes (OJHL) (11) JHL); Brockville dependent scouting source, sees Sher- seventh, the Carleton Place Canadians 10. Braves de Valleyfield (LHJAAAQ) Braves (CCHL); Titan de Princeville wood Park boasting a CJHL best .849 (CCHL) in eighth while the Welling- (9) (LHJAAAQ); winning percentage along with an over- ton Dukes (OJHL) move to ninth and 11. Oakville Blades (OJHL) (10) Edmundston Blizzard (MHL) all record of 45-8-0. Braves de Valleyfield (LHJAAAQ) come 12. Timmins Rock (NOJHL) (13) About the CJHL: The Canadian Ju- Moving up to No. 2 nationally, you it at No. 10. 13. Collège Français de Longueuil nior Hockey League is made up of the have the Summerside Western Capitals 2019-20 CJHL Top 20 Rankings (LHJAAAQ) (12) 10 Junior ‘A’ leagues across Canada and (MHL). The Western Capitals are play- (As of Feb. 17) 14. Steinbach Pistons (MJHL) (16) five communities in the northern US. ing .848 hockey and have gone 38-6-0-2 in RK TEAM (LEAGUE) (PREVIOUS 15. Trenton Golden Hawks (OJHL) Representing 131 teams and over 3,000 the Maritimes this season. RANKING) (15) players, the CJHL also boasts over 2,800 Tabbed at No. 3 are the Coquitlam 1. Sherwood Park Crusaders (AJHL) 16. Penticton Vees (BCHL) (14) alumni furthering their hockey careers Express (BCHL) as they top the table (1) 17. Rayside-Balfour Canadians (NO- at the NHL, AHL, ECHL, CHL, NCAA among the 17 clubs in British Columbia 2. Summerside Western Capitals JHL) (HM) and U SPORTS levels throughout North with a 45-8-1-1 mark. (MHL) (3) 18. Toronto Jr. Canadiens (OJHL) (17) America. Slotted No. 4 in the 131-team CJHL 3. Coquitlam Express (BCHL) (4)

Facebook photo The Blizzard d’Edmundston, under the expert coaching skill of former Aces Head Coach, Emery Olauson (pictured behind team) received an honourable mention in the Canadian Junior Hockey League standings. Edmunston are currently placed second, only just behind the Summerside Western Capitals, in the MHL North division and have clinched their playoff spot. 181095 8 | February 18, 2020 News Jr. Ladies Auxiliary, St. Croix Br. #9, RCL

By Geraldine Leavitt Fundraiser Bingo, Vanessa Whittier: Nothing to report. Canteen, Dianne Kenney: Presented The Junior Ladies Auxiliary, St. some money to the Treasurer. Croix Br. #9 of The Royal Canadian Le- Sick and Visiting, Gail Savoie: Sent gion, met in the St. Stephen Legion hall out all kinds of cards and will send out Monday, Feb. 3 at 6:30 p.m. for the regu- Valentine cards as well. lar monthly meeting. For the tables, Joan Beaumaster and The meeting opened with President Carol Baker will be in charge for Feb- Legal Services Caroline Acheson in the chair. Roll was ruary and March; Nancy Nixon will do called by Secretary Geraldine Leavitt, April; Carol Baker will do May and Ann 30 members present, absentees noted. Shaw will take June. We need workers Applications for membership: Noth- for the kitchen. Laura Porter Advertise in ing to report. It was moved and seconded, we con- Minutes of the last meeting were read tinue to provide the canteen for the Law Office this space! and approved. Jamboree on 3 Tuesday nights a month. Barrister, Solicitor, Notary Public The financial report was given by Need help in the canteen. A signup Tel: (506) 466-3243/ Fax: (506) 466-2952 Give us a call at Treasurer Linda Bartlett. sheet is available. 130 Rte. 170, Dufferin, Charlotte County, NB E3L 3X4 Correspondence: Received thank Kitchen cleaning took place Sunday, Email: [email protected] (506) 466-3220 yous from Betty Ann Peters and the Feb. 9 at 10 a.m. with the Legion mem- 179460 179542 family of May Cleghorn. Also received bers. a donation from the Cleghorn family. The community supper held in Jan- Received a donation request from the uary made a good profit. The next one Canadian Cancer Society. will be held Feb. 27. Need help with Gregory MacDonald Business from the minutes the tickets and posters. Whoever sells The yard sale date has changed to tickets, need to get their names, so May 9. Will need to set up a committee everything can be kept straight. The LAW OFFICE to take care of this, as Dianne Kenney is menu will consist of spaghetti, garlic unable to do it at this time. bread, salad, lemon pie, $10. Contact 63 Barron Road, Dufferin, NB Committee reports Gail Savoie, Roger Ruddock and the Le- Phone - 466-8888 Ways and Means, Dianne Kenney and gion for tickets. Also, need help in the 179464 179459 Joan Beaumaster: Nothing to report. kitchen. Fax - 466-3350 Membership: Wanda Sewell and Theresa Daviau will be transferring Nancy Nixon: Nothing to report. to Saint John Br. #69. Theresa officially Honors and Awards, Linda Bartlett: resigned from the executive commit- Received all the pins. tee. Nominations open: Gail Savoie History, Geraldine Leavitt: Book is up nominated Sharen Cormier and she Joel Hansen Ann C. to date. accepted. Norma Henry resigned as Bursaries, Gail Savoie: Nothing to re- Second Vice President. Nominations port. open: Linda Thomas nominated Judy Lawyer Robinson Press, Geraldine Leavitt: Minutes of Olsen, seconded by Sandra Thomas, Professional the last meeting and pictures were in Judy accepted. Sgt. At Arms presented 21 River St., Suite E, The Saint Croix Courier. Judy Olsen to be installed as 2nd Vice Corporation Adopted Vet, Carol Baker: Thinking and Sharen Cormier to be installed to St. Stephen, of you cards and cupcakes were deliv- the executive. New Brunswick E3L 3H2 ered to them. Will be delivering things It was moved and seconded we pur- to them for Valentines Day. Will be add- chase 25 pins recognizing the end of ing Charles Monahan and Had Tapley the second world war. Tel.: (506) 466-1621 to our adopted veterans list. Be sure to sign the sheets laid out if Fax: (506) 466-2873 Funerals, Vanessa Whittier and you wish to volunteer your time for dif- Kathy Hawthorne: Did a reception for ferent things. • Barrister • Solicitor • Notary Public May Cleghorn. With all business taken care of, it was “Member of New Brunswick Blood Donor, Dianne Kenney: Kathy moved by Carol Baker and seconded by Hawthorne and Vanessa Whittier Sandra Thomas we adjourn. Law Society and Canadian Bar 132 King Street • St. Stephen Phone: 466-3033 • Fax: 466-3139 worked the last clinic. Association Since 1977” 179541 179465 Vision Care Podiatry Learn to be tech savvy OPTOMETRIST Dr. Patty PenDleton Saint Andrews a variety of tech topics, including the Dr. M. Murphy Do you have trouble with today’s tech- Internet, Google basics, tablets, iPads, 6 Queen St., West, Doctor of nology? If so, there is help available at other handheld devices, and download- St. Stephen 466-1388 Podiatry/Acupuncture the Ross Memorial Library in Saint An- ing library e-books and audio books. drews. Every Friday from February 21 These sessions are by appointment through March 13 between the hours of only. If you are interested, please call Providing all vision care 19 Main St., St. George, NB 10 a.m. and 3 p.m., you can get help with 529-9221, or email [email protected] services including the dispensing of (506) 755-9000 179462 179463 Glasses and Contact Lenses. Counseling Board members needed

Saint Andrews and repair reports, and the coordina- MSW, RSW, CRT The Charlotte County Housing Coun- tor’s report. You will also be required to BRIAN BROOKS cil, Inc., a non-profit organization that provide feedback on the annual budget 21 Abbot Street, St. Stephen helps to provide affordable housing to report, and give input on situations that [email protected] low income families in the area, cur- come up from time to time. If you are rently has openings for two board mem- interested in becoming a board mem- bers from within the Town of Saint ber, please email [email protected]. 506-467-2146 Andrews. Board members are expected com with your resume and/or an ex- 179461 to provide feedback and advise the co- planation of why you are interested in ordinator on rent reports, maintenance joining. FEBRUARY 18, 2020 | 9 NEWS Salmon down in St. Croix River LOOKING BACK THROUGH OUR HISTORY 30, 60, 90 & 120 YEARS AGO Joanne Mires

Edited from the Saint Croix Courier purchased from Frank Sher- man several months ago. The Week of Wednesday, Feb. 21, 1990 closing, which will be at least Salmon down in St. Croix River for a few months, marks the ST. STEPHEN fi rst time that this popular old landmark has experienced a Fewer salmon returned to the St. Croix River in “lockout” for upwards of 70 1989, and the Department of Fisheries and Oceans years. The town’s veteran vio- offi cials don’t know why, says Dr. Walton Watt. linist, James Ells, recalls pur- Approximately 250 of the anticipated 500 salmon chasing violin strings from actually returned to the river last year, added Watt, the late John H. Haley the head of Fresh Water Habitat Research for the DFO. year of the Saxby Gale, 1869, And it appears that whatever is reducing salmon and that was before “Peck” numbers is also affecting the alewives population. was born. Only one half of the expected three million river herring returned to the river last year. 120 YEARS AGO – “It’s really a puzzle. We don’t understand what 1900 would interact with both these species,” Watt said. “It may just be a coincidence but I’m assuming it’s The Calais Advertiser is a marine cause that affects them both.” now being published under Any number of things could be responsible for the management of Chas. the reduction in these fi sh stocks, he added. A. Rose, for over twenty-two Marianne’s for Kids – years the effi cient foreman of New clothing store for Calais the Calais Times. The Adver- CALAIS tiser plant is still owned by a company of twelve staunch 1990 – Doo-ahh – Krista White (left), Katrina Hedges, Melissa Hedges and Nicole Firlotte perform the song “Toss Marianne’s for Kids is coming to Calais. managers. The object is It” during a rehearsal for the St. Stephen Drama Club’s presentation of Peter Dee’s Voices. At its meeting last Tuesday, the Calais Planning to make the Advertiser a Board authorized the owners of Marianne’s on March 20 and, if that were not possible, not later than strength in the party and pro- Main Street, to renovate its basement into a clothing April 1. A contract between the town and the West mote its interests. The party is fortunate in getting so shop for kids. German fi rm, which is establishing in Milltown, calls effi cient a man as Mr. Rose to manage the paper. “Marianne’s for Kids will be offering medium for completion of the plant by May 31, at least to the The local market priced clothing to toddlers all the way up to size 16,” point where machinery can be installed. according to Frank Smith, a representative of Mari- The demand here for potatoes is strong at present, anne’s parent company, Petrie Sports. “This is really Shaft completed good quality bringing $1.00 per bushel. Butter is also a pilot project for us. The Calais store will be the fi rst Miners moved toward ore in demand, packed bringing 17 cents and fancy prints Marianne’s for Kids in New England.” Miners are moving ahead toward ore deposits from 18 cents to 20 cents. Eggs bring 17 cents. Hay sells SJDA students set for Europe from two levels of the completed mine shaft at the readily at $8.00 and good hay at $10.00. Oats are ad- ST. ANDREWS Heathland site of St. Stephen Nickel Mines Limited. vancing and bring from 35 to 40 cents. Carrots bring 75 H.J. Bergmann told The Courier about 20 miners are cents, and turnips 50 cents. Beans are scarce, whites The Eiffel Tower is perhaps the most eagerly currently engaged in cross-cutting operations – simi- bringing $1.75 and yellow eyes from $2.25 to $2.50. awaited sight for the seven Sir James Dunn Academy lar to drifting or tunneling off from the shaft itself – students preparing to leave for Europe on March 1. at the 150 foot and 250 foot levels. He estimated the dig- History teacher Carol Buchanan will be joining the gers would strike the ore concentration in about two seven girls on what she says is the fi rst overseas ex- weeks and then the actual “drifting along ore seams” cursion for the school. would take over. PAPER CARRIERS NEEDED “We’re going to London, Paris, the Riviera and we will fl y out of Geneva, so we have one day in Switzer- Community says thanks land,” she says. Witty entertainer stars as 300 gather at The Academy is one of three NB schools taking the dinner trip. A pretty good cue for any audience merriment Personals down through the years is Ken Webber’s “which re- LEONARDVILLE minds me of a story.” Approximately 300 men and women – many more were unable to purchase tickets Mr. and Mrs. Earl Ohl of Murray Harbour, PEI, to the dinner – jammed a bulging Legion Hall in St. were recent weekend guests of her parents, Mr. and Stephen at a reception and banquet to honour the big Mrs. Harry Richardson. man with the laugh to match, whose name has become Upper Mills – Mrs. Hetty Outlet of St. Stephen re- synonymous around the area and province. The com- mains in Upper Mills, guest of her sister Selma, while munity’s affection was summed up by Lorne Groom her home is being redecorated. of the reception committee, who said, “We honour Grand Manan – Brant, the harbingers of spring, you not for a particular event, but for what you are… a have arrived around the Island with large fl ocks at the man with a heart for his fellow man, a man who light- Castalia marsh. ens the burden of our cares, a man who has untiringly Back Bay – Rev. and Mrs. Donald French of Con- offered himself to so many causes.” necticut are spending a few days at their home in Back Bay and also visiting with relatives and friends. 90 YEARS AGO – 1930 We are looking for paper carriers 60 YEARS AGO – 1960 A.T. Reid, Rollingdam, again led the NB egg laying for the following routes: contest for the week ending Feb. 13; M.J. Scullin of Progress in Milltown Rollingdam came third. The four leading pens are all Route 821 - Lower Milltown Blvd., part of Marks St., Inviting bids for plants from Charlotte County with the standing to date: W.J. George St., Rushton St., part of Union St. area. Construction of the Baehre particle board plant in White, Moores Mills; M.J. Scullin; A.T. Reid; and J.E. Milltown may start within a month. Tenders for build- Monahan, Elmsville. - Part of Union St., Main St., Victoria St., ing the plant in the area known as the Royery are to Harry R. Haley is closing his drug store at “Hack’s Route 815 be called shortly – possibly by the end of this week. Corner” this week and will transfer a part of the Elizabeth St., Albert St., Rose St., Veazey St. area. It was hoped that erection work could be started by drugs to his store in the Eaton brick block which he Route 818 - Part of Prince William St., Duke St., Princess St., Churchill St., Queen St. East, part of King St., Pagan St. area. Summer camp schedule If interested please contact Joanne at 466-3220 (ext. 1301) CAMPOBELLO Navigators Camps will be held between July 17 and July Plans are in the works for the 2020 season at the Edith 24, and there will also be the 65th Reunion Weekend from Lank Memorial Christian Camp. On Sunday, July 5 plan July 17 through July 19. A music themed day camp will to attend Camp Sunday and Anniversary Dinner. DVBS be held from July 27 through July 31. The mother’s camp for kids ages four through 12 is taking place July 6 will take place from August 3 through August 7 from 9 47 Milltown Boulevard, St. Stephen, NB E3L 2X2 through July 10. Seafarers Overnight Camp will happen a.m. until 6 p.m. This is a day camp for ladies of all ages, 181277 from Jul 12 through July 17 for kids ages nine through 13. along with their kids and grandkids ages birth to 12. 10? | |FEBRUARY February 18, 18, 2020 2020 ENTERTAINMENTEntertainment HOROSCOPES FOR THE WEEK OF FEBRUARY 18 - FEBRUARY 25 ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20 CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22 LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23 CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan 20 FAMOUS BIRTHDAYS Aries, you may want to pick up a relationship right There is no point getting into a disagreement over a Someone close to you may be feeling under the Don’t take what you hear this week at face value, where you left off, but the other person may not be as situation you have no control over right now, Cancer. weather and could use some extra support, Libra. Take Capricorn. The information that has been coming FEBRUARY 17 amenable. 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Grey Matters Brian Owens

Too much time sitting still as a pre- whether the child was engaging in light high amounts of time spent sedentary While the results don’t prove outright teen and teenager is linked to higher activity, such as walking or hobbies at all three ages had 28 per cent higher that increased activity can directly re- rates of depressive symptoms at age such as playing an instrument or paint- depression scores by age 18. But every duce depression, the researchers did 18, according to new research in the ing, engaging in moderate-to-physical additional hour of light physical activ- take into account many potentially con- UK. But the study also found that small activity like running or cycling, or if ity per day at age 12, 14 and 16 was asso- founding factors, and the link remained increases in light activity can counter- they were sedentary. Depressive symp- ciated with lower depression scores at strong. They say the study shows that act this effect, and lower depression toms such as low mood, loss of pleasure age 18 – with the difference again being while there are a lot of initiatives that amongst teenagers. and poor concentration were measured about 10 per cent. try to promote physical exercise among Aaron Kandola, a psychiatrist at with a clinical questionnaire. “Our fi ndings show that young people young people, more attention should University College London, and his Between the ages of 12 and 16, total who are inactive for large proportions also go towards simple, light activities. colleagues used data from a long-run- physical activity declined among par- of the day throughout adolescence face These don’t require much effort and are ning study at the University of Bristol, ticipants, and sedentary behaviour a greater risk of depression by age 18. easy to fi t into the daily routine, and it called Children of the 90s, which has increased. The researchers found that We found that it’s not just more intense seems like they could have a big benefi t been tracking more than 4,000 children every additional 60 minutes of sed- forms of activity that are good for our for mental health. in the UK since birth. As part of the entary behaviour per day at age 12, 14 mental health, but any degree of physi- “We should be encouraging people of study, they wore accelerometers to mea- and 16 was associated with an increase cal activity that can reduce the time we all ages to move more, and to sit less, as sure their physical activity at ages 12, in depression score of around 10 per spend sitting down is likely to be benefi - it’s good for both our physical and men- 14, and 16. The accelerometers recorded cent by age 18. Those with consistently cial,” said Kandola. tal health,” said Kandola.

The importance of Google AdWords getting enough sleep All About IT New Beginnings Nick Gunn Kelly Kurtz-Johnson If you’ve used Google, (and let’s face actively looking to buy something, and it – who hasn’t) you’ll have seen adverts. they know that the “something” in this I returned to work about six weeks you help to ensure that you are get- Advertising is how Google makes the case is a new vehicle. A bank who’s run- ago, and although I’m not a morn- ting healthy sleep? First, try to set majority of its money. In 2018, Google’s ning an online Ad campaign for loans ing person I vowed to schedule my- up a regular sleep schedule that revenue was $27.7 billion, of which $24.1 can then only target users who are “in self so I was working by 8:30 a.m. at has you going to bed and getting up billion was from advertising alone. the market” for a new car. The chances the latest. How’s it going? Actually at about the same time every day. These adverts are an amazing way for are pretty high that anyone clicking on quite well, but now I really need to Second, develop a pre-sleep routine businesses to reach customers, but also the ad will be interested in (and ready to get better at going to bed! I’m not a which helps your body switch from have a dark side to them. I’ll start off sign up for) a new car loan. morning person but I certainly am a the activities of the day to getting with the benefi ts! You might fi nd this a little creepy, night owl, and if a person is going to rest. It should be calming and relax- Consider a traditional marketing but you could look at it a different way. get up fi ve days a week quite early, ing. They say it’s also important to campaign where you might advertise You’re seeing adverts to products and then I really need to go to bed earlier. pay attention to where you are sleep- with a poster in the local post offi ce. You services that are of interest to you. Is And, I can honestly say that I sleep ing and what that space looks like. spend money designing the poster, and this better than seeing adverts for some- well once I get into bed just not long Does it encourage sleep or is it cha- then on printing it, but does anyone ac- thing completely irrelevant and of no enough. So, what about you? How otic? Turn off the electronic devices tually read it? The poster might be seen interest? It benefi ts both you and the are you doing with sleep these days? at least half-an-hour before going to by 1000 people, but only a handful may advertiser. Getting a good night’s rest is some- bed, and ideally closer to an hour. be interested in your product or service. Now I mentioned there’s a dark side to thing all need, but few people do. For children, it’s important that Online advertising solves this prob- these adverts. Google ads are effectively This can be caused by a number of we recognize sleep is vital for chil- lem. a way to reach the top of the search page. reasons including illness, diet and dren’s healthy growth and develop- First, you only pay for the advert A lot of people blindly click on these top stress to name just a few. I think it’s ment. While they sleep, the brain if someone reads it “and” clicks on it. results expecting them to be the most even safe to say that there have been is recharging itself and increasing This is called Pay-Per-Click or PPC and relevant without realizing someone has times when people choose to not get brain power. When a child is born, typically costs a few bucks per click. Be- paid to get there. Unfortunately, scam- proper rest. Sleep is as important as their rhythms are irregular but cause of this approach, you want to try mers are taking advantage of this too. food and water to your health, and over time a pattern develops which and be as targeted as possible as you’ll be Search for “Microsoft Support” and the plays a part in maintaining healthy requires parents to maintain an paying a small amount every time some- chances are that one of the top results relationships. Although the exact awareness of them and make sure one clicks on your ad. This is where the is for a scammer who’s all too ready to amount of sleep that an individual that they are getting sleep at the ap- vast amount of knowledge that Google take your money. Watch out for these considers ‘a good’s night sleep’ var- propriate time. is collecting comes to your advantage. adverts and use your judgment to see if ies, the experts tell us that adults It’s why we have talked in the past It’s quite scary just how much Google they seem legitimate. If you’re search- ideally need between seven to nine about the importance of routine for knows about you when you click on one ing for Microsoft and the top link isn’t hours of sleep. When we are able to children, even on weekends and dur- of those adverts. from Microsoft – chances are it’s a scam. get healthy sleep, it aids in our abil- ing holidays. It’s also true that teen- Take the example of someone who’s If you’re running a business that ity to function to the best of our abil- agers that sleep in really do need it, been searching for a new car on Google. would benefi t from advertising, I’d ity in our day to day lives. not because it’s about catching up They might have watched some You- highly recommend looking into running Healthy sleep is quantifi ed as get- from lack of sleep during the week Tube (owned by Google) videos on car a Google AdWords campaign. If you ting a suffi cient amount of sleep but because of the changes their reviews. Maybe they’ve applied for have a website, it works hand-in-hand which is uninterrupted so that it is bodies are going through. loan approvals through online services. with Google Analytics (a free service) to considered to be quality sleep, and Looking after you and those you Google is piecing all of this together and track your online visitors. The two ser- is also one that is in sync with a care about includes getting a good building an advertising profi le about vices work well together to bring new person’s natural biological rhythm. night’s sleep! you. You’re now considered “In-Market” customers and make sure that you’re Failure to get healthy sleep, over If you, or someone you know has for a purchase. In-Market means you’re giving them what they’re looking for. time, can lead to sleep deprivation. been the victim of sexual violence Given that it is something we need, Sexual Violence Volunteers are it only reasons that it affects our available to help 24hrs a day, 7 days personal health and there is an in- a week all year long 1-506- 454-0437. creased risk of heart disease, stroke, If you are unsure about contacting diabetes and depression when we them, you can contact Fundy Region suffer from lack of sleep. Transition House at 466-4485 or our After school movie today at Good sleep is said to improve Outreach Coordinator at 469-5544 memory, regulate metabolism, aides and we will be there for you while a persons’ ability to learn and is you make the decisions that are best the Ross Memorial Library seen as a key factor in supporting for you. addiction treatment. So, how can SAINT ANDREWS rial Library in Saint Andrews on Tues- Kids, if you want to see the movie, day, February 18 at 3:30 p.m. Anyone who Abominable, now is your chance. The wants to watch the movie is welcome to movie will be playing at the Ross Memo- attend, and there will be free popcorn. 12 | February 18, 2020 News

Andrew Sutton/Courier The Rouleau family band (and their music teacher Dave Warne) went on to prove that sometimes siblings can play Andrew Sutton/Courier well with each other. Though the featured artist was Kylie Fox, the crowd favorite was the Rouleau’s. Jonas Bell at the February Coffee House in St. Stephen on Valentines Day.

Charlotte County Hospital Auxiliary minutes for January and February

January 2020 volume of flu and respiratory cases at the hospital. the auxiliary, be explored. The regular monthly meeting of the Charlotte Flu shots are encouraged. Tess reported that all po- The president thanked Barb Purton for supplying County Hospital Auxiliary was held on Tuesday, Jan- sitions in the laboratory are fully staffed. There are, lunch today. Arlene Johnson volunteered to bring uary 7, 2020 in the board room of the Charlotte County however, challenges in recruiting and retaining quali- lunch for the next meeting, held on February 4. Hospital. The December 2019 meeting was cancelled fied RNs for full time positions. February 2020 due to inclement weather. The president thanked Tess for her time and in- The regular monthly meeting of the Charlotte Tess Comeau, facility administrator, reported on formation. She then called the meeting to order with County Hospital Auxiliary was held on Tuesday, recent hospital-related issues. There are two vacant the reading of the health care facilities prayer. The February 4, 2020, in the board room of the Charlotte physician positions in the area, due to the departure ‘Thought for the Day’ was a quote from Ruth Bader County Hospital. The president welcomed everyone of Dr. Udah and the relocation of Dr. Raza from Blacks Ginsberg. Roll call followed and was answered by 12 and asked that the facility prayer be repeated. She Harbour to Grand Manan. There is currently a high members. then gave the “Thought For The Day” which consisted The secretary read the minutes from the November of a definition of a volunteer. 2019 meeting, which were approved as read. Tess Comeau, facility administrator, gave us an up- The treasurer gave the financial report, in which it date on the hospital happenings. There will be a dance was noted there was an error in the balance on hand at the St. Stephen Legion on February 29, 2020. Tickets CONGRATULATIONS! for the gift shop. The report was approved with the ap- will be $15.00. The hospital is still searching for RNs propriate changes. to fill positions. Mary Louise thanked Tess for the in- Rotary Annual Dorothy Jackson has the gift shop book for January. formation. Reports Roll call was answered by 15 members. The minutes Scholarship: It was reported that all four recipients were read and approved. The treasurer gave the finan- Super Draw Winners are doing well in their studies, and will be continu- cial report asked that it be accepted. It was seconded February 13, 2020 ing in their respective programs. Alternative means and carried. Marion Fisher is looking after the gift of administering the scholarship funds are being re- shop book for February. ® $7,500 Sue & Steve Burbine searched, and will be discussed at the next meeting. Reports ® Telephone: Nothing to report Scholarships: The close universities and commu- $1,500 Kelly Kurtz-Johnson Gift Shop: Volunteers are encouraged to make sure nity college were contacted to inquire about sending ® $500 Mike Whitford the refrigerator and candy shelves are kept fully the scholarship monies directly to registrars for dis- ® $500 Ann Marie White stocked. Valentine decorations can be put up as time persing to qualified students. It was suggested that permits. All winter items in the gift shop are cur- more thought be given to this proposal as the auxil- 34 consolation prizes of $100 won by: rently discounted at 20 per cent. All knitters will be iary constitution would have to be changed. Further sent thank-you notes for their contributions over the discussion will be held next month. Karen Debertin, Robert Roy, Charlotte Giddens, Christmas period. Telephone: No calls were necessary. Janette Lord, Shirley Downey, Ann & Bill Shaw, Card and Flower: A thank-you note was sent to the Gift shop: The president asked the members to con- Sharon Caswell, David Archambault, All Saints Anglican Church, Saint Andrews for their sider taking more time slots to cover for the members Geoffrey Mitchell, Stan & Susan Franklin, donation of ‘Prayer Pocket Shawls’. Two sympathy who go away in the winter months. She also thanked Mike Whitford, Dorothy Devlin, cards, a prayer shawl and one get well card were also Nancy Culleton for filling in for cancellations. Joe & Denise McShane, Larry Newman, sent out. Card and Flower: Two sympathy cards, a get well Nominations: A candidate has been nominated for card and a thank-you card was sent to the five knit- Marcia & Gary Crossman, Joanne Hansen, the secretary position. Nominations are still required ters. She also bought thank-you cards for future use. Tom & Carolyn Carson, Theresa Giddens, for vice president and president. Nominations: Nothing to report Kimberly Weeks, Steve Bjornstad, Special Events: Nothing to report Special Events: Nothing to report Ted Tedford Jr., Mellissa Hall-Kenney, All reports were approved. A motion was made and seconded for all reports be Nellie Ross, Ken MacTavish (Century21), Old Business accepted. Carried. Arnold Irving, Les Thomson, Brian Hastey, The president reminded all members that, in the Old Business Iain Johnson& Lindsay Manuel, Zoe Weeks, event of inclement weather, a scheduled meeting will Prior to this meeting, members received an explana- be cancelled if area schools are closed. She also re- tion regarding the equipment we purchased through Marg Colborne, Andrew Brittain, Vance Smith, ported that the November food sale was very success- the Radiothon. All has arrived, however, the cost of James Mosher, Randall McIntee. ful. ‘Midnight Madness’ at the gift shop was also a suc- $395.00 more than the money that was pledged was in- cess, thanks largely to promotion from Mark Downey curred due to increase in pricing. A motion was made at 98.1 Charlotte FM and support from local shoppers. and seconded that we pay the $395.00 owing. Carried New Business Appreciation day for staff was held on Friday, Feb- The president read a Christmas card from Sonya ruary 14. We needed four members to make two dozen Green Hachi of the Horizon Volunteer Resources cupcakes each. We purchased a $10 gift card from Dept. She also informed the meeting of an invitation Tim’s, Spree, Subway, and the hospital gift shop. Tick- to participate in ‘Let’s Talk Horizon’, an interactive ets and a box for sold tickets will be prepared. consultation to help Horizon collect input that will in- At the March meeting we will discuss the volunteer form the development of a new strategic plan. This luncheon to be held in April. session was held on January 23 from 1-3 pm in Saint More Tops for Tots from the knitters were turned A heartfelt THANK YOU John. in and it was suggested that we purchase yarn for the to all of our supporters who bought It was agreed that an employee appreciation day knitters. A motion was made and seconded to pur- draw tickets. You have helped this important would be held on February 14. Details were discussed chase yarn. Carried.

Rotary Club fund-raiser make a difference to 181403 at the February meeting. Next meeting will be held on Tuesday, March 3, 2020. youth initiatives in our community. It was also agreed that the feasibility of a post card, Meeting was adjourned. Lunch and social time was which could be used as a tool to promote the work of enjoyed by members. FEBRUARY 18, 2020 | 13 CLASSIFIEDS NOTICES REC. VEHICLES MEETINGS Have you been denied Can- Sequoia hardtop trailer - St. Croix Branch #9 Ladies ada Pension Plan Disabil- Sleeps 8, has add-on room, Auxiliary - Royal Canadian ity Benefi ts? The Disability fridge, stove, microwave, Legion, St. Croix Branch Claims Advocacy Clinic can inside & outside showers, #9 Junior Ladies Auxiliary help. Call 1-877- 793-3222 toilet, Bose stereo, outside meet on the fi rst Monday visit our website www. barbecue, and 2 twin 50 of each month, except for dcac.ca or email dcac@sas- lb. propane tanks mounted July, August & holidays. ktel.net. in front, $5,500. Call 466- December through March 9880. meetings start at 6:30 p.m., April through Novem- ber at 7 p.m., at the St. FOR SALE MEETINGS Stephen Legion hall. New STEEL BUILDING SALE Serenity AA Group - Meets members welcome. ... “REALLY BIG SALE IS every Wednesday evening BACK - EXTRA WINTER at 8 p.m., at the Anglican COMMUNITY EVENTS DISCOUNT ON NOW!” church - entrance off Arm- 20X21$5,929.25X25 strong Street, St. Stephen. Tuesday, Feb. 18 - Book GRAND MANAN ISLAND $6,498.28X31 $7,995.32X33 Club - We are reading “The $9,994. 35X33$12,224. One St. Croix Branch #9 Legion Diary of a Bookseller” by End Wall Included. Pioneer - St. Croix Branch #9, Royal Shaun Bythell, 6:30 p.m., at EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES Steel 1-855-212-7036 www. Canadian Legion, meets ev- Puny Human!, 60 Union St., pioneersteel.ca. ery second Monday of the St. Stephen. Contact Lian month at 7 p.m. (except Goodall - lian_goodall@ya- Kelly Cove Salmon Ltd., a division of Cooke Aquaculture Inc., a for July, August & holidays). hoo.ca, 506-813-7869. dynamic and growing east coast family company, with Platinum Member status in the Canada’s Best Managed Companies Program, is offering a unique opportunity for a highly motivated 2001 LeBlanc Bros. Fishing Boat individual to join the Company’s Saltwater Team located on 4 45’ x 22’, 530HP CAT. Grand Manan, NB. 4 15kw Genset.

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Deadline for submissions: Friday, February 28, 2020 180970 181215 14 | FEBRUARY 18, 2020 CLASSIFIEDS COMMUNITY EVENTS COMMUNITY EVENTS MEMORIAMS Saturday, Feb 22 - Char- Sunday, March 1 - St. VAN HORNE - In loving lotte County Heritage Andrews Film Soci- memory of a very spe- Fair - Garcelon Civic Cen- ety presents “Phantom cial husband Perry Dale, ter, St. Stephen from 1 to Thread” (Drama, USA/UK, who passed away Feb. 20, 4 pm. Celebrate Canada’s 130 min., 2017, rated R.) Birthday Celebration 1997. National Heritage Week In the haute couture world Today’s the anniversary of 1950s London, Reynolds with displays by Charlotte Friends and family let’s all cheer, Of the day that County heritage groups Woodcock and his sister, I lost you, and local fi lms on the big Cyril, dress movie stars, It’s the celebration of the year. And for a time it felt royals and heiresses. His screen. Free and all in- as though vited. For more info visit confi rmed bachelor status Food, laughter, stories and fun, My life had ended too. Charlotte County Archives is challenged by a strong- A day to honour a cherished loved one. at ccarchives.ca or call Lee willed woman who will But the loss of you has at 321-4909. become his lover and his taught me many things muse. W.C. O’Neill Arena Aggie Morrow is turning 80! And now I face each day, Saturday, Feb. 22 - Songs Theatre, St. Andrews, 7:30 With hope and for Australia Fundraiser p.m. Free admission. Call So let’s celebrate this lovely lady because friendships are one of the few things happy memories Concert - At Kirk-McColl 529-4982 or 529-3629, that improve with age. Come and enjoy an afternoon of fun and good cheer To help me on my way. United Church, King St., www.facebook.com/stan- And though I’m full St. Stephen from 7 - 9 p.m. drewsfi lmsociety on February 22 from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Oak Bay Hall, Rte. 170. of sadness Donations at the door. All That you’re no Thursday evenings - Re- proceeds for Australian longer here, Red Cross Relief Fund. Re- hearsals for Gateway St. Croix Catholic Parish freshments available. Fea- Community Choir - from Your infl uence still - Weekend masses - St. guides me turing: Heaven Forbid, Bill 7 - 8:30 p.m., at Gateway Church Stephen’s Church, Saturday Casey, Adam Olmstead, Cathedral,18 West St., St. at 4 p.m. and Sunday at 9 And I still feel you near. Gary Acheson, Hayden & Stephen (466-2503). No ex- a.m.; St. Andrew’s Church, What we shared will Moriah, Ron & Don Malloy, perience needed. Sunday at 11 a.m.; St. never die Gary Soucoup, The Richard Events Timothy’s Church, Cam- It lives within my heart, Sisters, Trey Worrell, Dave Every Friday - Joyce’s pobello, Saturday at 4 p.m. Bringing strength Humphreys. Friday Soup Kitchen - Un- Anglican Parish of Cam- Blacks Harbour Wesleyan and comfort til April 24, 2020 at Trinity pobello - Service each Sun- Church - 676 Main Street, St. George Baptist Church While we are apart. Tuesday, Feb. 25 - Shrove Hall, Christ Church, St. day: 11 a.m. - St. Anne’s Pastor Dr. H.C. Wilson and - 25 Main St., St. George, Always loved and missed. Tuesday Pancake Supper Stephen. Coffee and tea Church, Welshpool Pastor Mark McCluskey. NB (506)755-6403, Pas- Love Rose Annual Shrove Tuesday will be served from 11 a.m. Regular Sunday service at - tor Jason Hooper - Sunday X0X0 Pancake Supper at the An- and the meal will be served Anglican Parish of St. Da- 10:30 a.m. morning worship at 10:30 vid & St. Patrick - Ven. glican Parish Hall, 75 King at 12 noon. Volunteers are a.m.; Children’s church & VAN HORNE - In loving Street, Saint Andrews, welcome. John Matheson, 529-8662 - Bocabec United Church nursery available. Service each Sunday: 9:30 - Student Minister, Emma memory or our loving with continuous service father Perry Dale, who from 4:30 p.m. until 6:30 Tuesdays - After-School a.m. - St. David’s Church, Seamone - Services Sunday Union Street Atlantic p.m. Pancakes with syrup Chess Club - For ages 8 - Bay Road. at 2 p.m. Baptist Church - 28 Main passed away Feb. 20, (regular and blueberry), 14, every Tuesday from 3 St., St. Stephen, 466-3777 1997. - 5 p.m., at St. Croix Pub- Anglican Parish of St. An- Gateway Cathedral - 18 Our thoughts are always sausages, baked beans, gin- drews - Ven. John Mathe- West St., St. Stephen, 466- (Corner Main & Union), Se- gerbread/whipped cream, lic Library, 11 King St., St. nior Pastor Angela Wade, with you, Stephen. Pre-registration son, 77 King Street, Saint 2503, Pastor Gord Walsh tea/coffee. Gluten-free Andrews, 529-8662 - Weekly - Sunday morning service, 813-0082; e-mail: pastor- Our memories options available. Admis- requested - 466-7529 or [email protected] - Weekly never fade. [email protected]. Sunday services: 8 a.m. and 10:30 a.m., Sunday school sion by donation. Everyone 11 a.m.; Wednesday: Holy & nursery available; Sunday worship & Sunday school, We treasure all the years welcome. Wednesday Cribbage Night Communion 10 a.m.; Week- evening service, 6 p.m.; 10:30 a.m. Nursery pro- we shared, vided. Everyone welcome. And all the Saturday, Feb. 29 -17th - At Royal Canadian Legion, days: Morning Prayer 9 a.m. Youth Group, Tuesdays 6 - 8 43 Queen Street West, St. and Evening Prayer 4 p.m.; p.m. All welcome. United Church of Can- love you gave. Annual Saint Andrews We’ll always love and Seed Exchange - from 2 Stephen at 7 p.m. Please Sunday school 11 a.m. ada - Rev. Jane Doull, 467- come a few minutes early (begins at the church ser- Kirk-McColl United Church miss you, to 4 p.m. at the Anglican - 70 King St., St. Stephen - 1494 - Sunday Services for Parish Hall, 75 King St., St. for registration. New play- vice and then moves next February: Wesley United With every passing day. ers welcome. Please note - door to Parish Hall (75 King Regular Sunday services at The longing just Andrews. No admission and 11 a.m. Church, St. Andrews - 9:30 no charge for the seeds but No cribbage during July and Street) after the children’s a.m., - Oak Hill United to see you, donations will be gratefully August. story and hymn. New Sun- Rolling Dam United Church Church at 11:30 a.m. All Will never go away. received. For more infor- day School students wel- - Services held every sec- welcome. Your memory is come anytime! mation, call Mike at 506- Don’t ond and fourth Sunday at Upper Mills United Church our keepsake, 529-3629 or Susan at 506- Anglican Parish of St. Ste- 10 a.m. until the end of - Emma Seamone, Student With which we’ll 713-6382. Forget phen - Rev. Julian Pillay June. Minister - Services: Sunday never part. (466-1717) - St. Peter’s St. Andrews Baptist at 12:30 p.m. Your spirit lives Tuesday, Feb. 25 - Annual within us, Shrove Tuesday Pancake Church (20 Church St., Mill- Church - Pastor Ladd Dun- town), Sundays 9:30 a.m. Wilson’s Beach United Forever in our hearts. Supper - 4 to 6 p.m., Angli- fi eld, 115 King Street, St. Baptist Church - Sunday can Parish of St. Stephen, - Christ Church (30 Prince Andrews, NB E5B 1X8 - Sun- Love Mandy & Kristopher William St.), Sundays 11 School & Church service at XO XO XO XO 32 Prince William St. Adults day morning services at 11 11:15 a.m. $7; Kids $4; Family Pack a.m. - Holy Communion at a.m. All welcome. $20 (max 4.) Come out and Christ Church - Wednesdays McALLEN - In loving hep support our parish mis- 10 a.m. All welcome. memory of a wonderful sion work. husband, father, grand- father and great-grand- First Wednesday of each MEMORIAMS father, Randal McAllen, month - International who passed away Feb. 19, Book Club - Book club at 2019. St. Croix Public Library, 11 We miss you in King St., St. Stephen, from so many ways 10 - 11:30 a.m. Cdn. (9 - Support your We miss the things you 10:30 a.m. US). All are wel- used to say come to join. local food banks! And when old times we do recall LEGAL It’s then we miss you most of all. Always in our hearts, PROVINCE OF NEW BRUNSWICK Wife Linda and Family COUNTY OF CHARLOTTE TO: KEVIN WAYNE STUART AND CRYSTAL ELAINE STUART, ORIGINAL MORTGAGORS GetGet AA GlimpseGlimpse AND OWNERS OF THE EQUITY OF REDEMPTION, BANK OF NOVA SCOTIA, SUBSEQUENT MORTGAGEE, MARSHA ELAINE ZED, SUBSEQUENT MORTGAGEE, BUSINESS CLARK - In loving mem- OfOf TheThe PastPast DEVELOPMENT BANK OF CANADA, JUDGMENT CREDITOR, AND ALL OTHERS WHOM Dec. 18, 1946 - Feb. 17, 2019 IT MAY CONCERN ory of Stanley Clark, who McLAUGHLIN - In loving passed away Feb. 17, memory of Phyllis Mar- TAKE NOTICE that default having been made under a mortgage given by Kevin 2019. guerite McLaughlin, Oct. SHARPE - In loving mem- Wayne Stuart and Crystal Elaine Stuart and registered with the Registrar of Land Death leaves a heartache 13, 1945 to Feb. 10, 2019. ory of Norma Sharpe. Titles for the District of New Brunswick as Number 22588728 to WELLS FARGO No one can heal No one knows how It is hard to believe a FINANCIAL CORPORATION CANADA, which Mortgage was assigned to NATIONAL Love leaves memories much we miss you year has gone by with- BANK OF CANADA by Assignment registered with the Registrar of Land Titles for No one can steal. No one knows out you. Not a day goes the District of New Brunswick as Number 32475585, THERE WILL BE SOLD at public My best friend and love the bitter pain by that we don’t think auction, pursuant to the power of sale conferred by section 44 of the Property Act, as of my life, I will remem- We have suffered since of you. We all know amended or extended by the said Mortgage, for purposes of recovering the monies ber you. we lost you. you have no pain up in secured thereby at or near Saint John County Court House, 10 Peel Plaza, Saint John, Love forever, Linda Life has never heaven and surrounded New Brunswick on March 12, 2020, at 10:30 am, those lands and premises being been the same. by your loved ones. situate at 81 Hannah Road, Dufferin, County of Charlotte and Province of In our hearts your Until we meet again, I New Brunswick, and having PAN 03816531 and PID 15045792, and being RUSSELL - In loving mem- love you. more particularly described in the Certificate of Registered Ownership for the ory of Layton Russell memory lingers, Sweetly tender, Husband, Gary said property, together with all buildings and rights associated therewith. If a who passed away Feb. 19, Sons, Billy, Bobby & Joey Looking Back satisfactory offer is not received, the lands may be withdrawn from the said sale 2011. fond and true, 30, 60, 90 and 120 Years Ago There is not a day, Seven grandkids & one By and later sold privately without further notice. No longer in our great-grandson Joanne Dated this 7th day of February, 2020. lives to share, dear mother, In MIres But in our hearts you That we do not NATIONAL BANK OF CANADA are always there. think of you. Per: Paul J. White, P.O. Box 310 Sadly missed and always Sadly missed by Fredericton, N.B. E3B 4Y9 506/453/7771 remembered by Julia, Nicole, Galen and 181120 The Family Family February 18, 2020 | 15 Classifieds card of thanks obituaries tion of life held on Feb- Brent for his visit and late Frank McPherson of Brooks; several cousins. ruary 8th at Humphreys, support during a painful St. Stephen, NB. Born in Shirley was predeceased we are very grateful to week. Also, to my much St. Stephen, she is the by her husband Frank and Emma Seamone, the min- appreciated mother Do- daughter of the late Roy her son Tim. ister who read scripture, reen Garrish who always and Mary (Wilson) Sypher. By Shirley’s request, prayed and reflected back tries to “make it better.” For many years Shirley there will be no visita- on Jerry’s journey. Jerry was just as fond of worked for the Garcelon tion. Cremation will take My greatest thank you her as she was of him. family. She formerly re- place. A graveside service is to my wonderful sis- Most of all, we thank God sided in Sorrel Ridge. She will take place later in ter Sandra Garrish for Jerry’s last and greatest was a member of the for- the spring at Rolling Dam planning and arranging wish came true, and that mer Holy Rosary Church. Catholic Cemetery. the whole celebration of was connecting with his Shirley is survived by In lieu of flowers, dona- life. During such a trying two beautiful daughters. her daughter, Debbie Mc- tions to CNIB would be time, she stepped right Jennifer and Vanessa’s Pherson of DeWolfe, NB; greatly appreciated by up and arranged every conversations with their daughter-in-law, Patsy the family. Online con- last detail. It was a beau- dad brought him so much McPherson of St. Stephen; dolences to the family or tiful celebration for a peace and love, lessening five grandchildren, Dawn donations can be made at beautiful man. his anguish in those last (Mark), Tanya, Bradley www.humphreysfh.com A special note of thanks couple of weeks. McPHERSON, Shirley G. (Erin), Kimberly (Dar- Arrangements have been DEMPSEY - Gerald (Jerry) to Jerry’s niece, Laurie, To all the businesses - At the Charlotte County ren), and Christopher; entrusted to the care and Dempsey - July 10, 1952 - who assisted Sandra by that supported Jerry, Hospital on Thursday, nine great-grandchildren, direction of Humphreys January 29, 2020: A huge, providing old stories and plus his musician pals, so February 13, 2020, Shir- Brandon, Sara-Jade, Mi- Funeral Home, 20 Marks heartfelt thank you from pictures. Thank you to all many friends and family, ley Gertrude (Sypher) chael, Gaige, Katilyn, Far- Street, St. Stephen, NB E3L Brenda Garrish (wife) and of Jerry’s brothers, sis- we thank you, as Jerry McPherson, wife of the rah, Hannah, Keller and 2B2 (506-466-3110). all of Jerry’s family for all ters and their families for loved and appreciated all the phone calls, e-mails their support and love. of you. and cards of condolence. Plus, a very special thank With love and thanks, Pertaining to the celebra- you to my big brother Brenda Garrish obituaries Nominations open for she married September President for 2 years. 9th, 1946, her daughter Pauline was the Past Ann Babcock, sister Con- President of the Char- stance, brothers Victor lotte County Hospital and Reginald, and grand- Auxiliary, Past President, Order of New Brunswick daughter Erin. Treasurer, Secretary of In addition to taking the Baptist Guild, Past pride in her family, Pau- Teller of Sunday School, New Brunswick The nomination deadline is April 15, line participated in and past member of Choco- New Brunswickers are invited to and recipients are announced on New served on numerous late Fest. Committee, past submit nominations for the Order of Brunswick Day, Monday, Aug. 3, 2020. committees and organi- member of the Girl Guide New Brunswick. Any Canadian citizen who is a pres- zations, taking great joy Association, past member in serving her community of Home & School Asso- It is the highest honour awarded ent or former long-term resident of and church. ciation, a member of the by the Province of New Brunswick. New Brunswick is eligible for nom- Some of Pauline’s ac- Chocolate Lovers Society Established in 2000, it honours and ination. Individuals must have con- celebrates the achievements of New tributed significantly to the social, LAWLESS, Pauline M. - complishments was that and a member of the St. With great sadness we she graduated from SSHS Croix Valley Seniors. Brunswickers who have contributed cultural or economic well-being of announce the passing of in 1940. During that pe- By Pauline’s request, to the economic, cultural and social New Brunswick and its residents Pauline May Lawless (Rus- riod she won many prizes there will be no service development of the province. Since by demonstrating excellence and sell). Born May 23, 1923 such as the Canadian at this time. Friends will its inception, more than 170 individ- achievement in any given area. in St. Stephen, she was Club Essay Prize, the liter- be welcome to attend a uals have been invested into the or- Now provincial Liberal party leader, daughter of the late Clar- ature prize, the arithmetic celebration of her life to prize. After high school be held at graveside at St. der. Kevin Vickers, received the honour in ence and Rhoda (Doran) The lieutenant-governor is chancel- 2015. Russell. she went on to gradu- Stephen Rural Cemetery ate from the M.J. Crabbe later in the spring, with lor of the order and invests new mem- More information on the order, sub- She is survived by her bers during a ceremony held in the mission of nominations, and mem- son, James (Angela) Law- Business College in 1941. time and date to be an- fall at Government House. bers is available at gnb.ca less; son-in-law, Richard She went on to gain em- nounced. Babcock; granddaugh- ployment with Lever Bros. In lieu of flowers, dona- ters, Tricia (Kevin) Calder, Ltd working as their sec- tions made to the Union Courtney (Jarod) Parsons, retary for the manager Street Atlantic Baptist Heidi (Shaun) Anderson, from 1941 - 1946. Pauline Church, Charlotte County Jamie (Jenna) Lawless; was a longtime member Hospital Auxiliary or any grandsons, James (Lu- of Union Street Atlantic of your own local com- cian) Lawless, Jared Bab- Baptist Church, involved munity organizations cock, Tyler (Morgan) Law- as a member of the senior would be appreciated by less, Samuel Lawless; four choir and the handbell the family. Online con- great-granddaughters, choir. She was Past Pres- dolences to the family or Kallie, Jacey, Mia, and ident and life member of donations can be made Aubree, and two great- the Ladies Auxiliary Mill- www.humphreysfh.com grandsons, Cole and Con- town Branch #48 RCL. She Arrangements have been nor. received her 50th and her entrusted to the care and She was predeceased 60th anniversary service direction of Humphreys by her husband Bernard medal. She served as Sec- Funeral Home, 20 Marks Francis Lawless Jr., whom retary for 11 years, Trea- Street St. Stephen, NB E3L surer for 13 years and 2B2 (506-466-3110). 177974

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