Deer Island School to Lose Full-Time Teacher, Have Classes Further Condensed

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Andrew Sutton it seems like the formula is the same for everybody - so it’s fair. But the conse- DEER ISLAND quences of applying the formula aren’t always the same.” The Deer Island Community School Mitchell points out no other rural has been informed by the Anglophone schools in the district have had class- South School District that, barring any rooms condensed so drastically, and change in student enrolment, they will wonders what effect the move will have be losing a full-time teacher for the upon the learning and development of the coming school year. students. Angela Rogerson, chair of the Parent “There are specifi c curriculums for School Support Committee (PSSC) said every grade, and specifi c curriculum at the end of the school year they were outcomes for those grades,” she said. called into a meeting with Tim Davis, “So the management of a classroom principal of the Deer Island Commu- with three grades in it is a lot more nity School, who said he had been in- complicated today than it would have ASD-S photo formed by the school board that due to been in the past. And there’s no curric- Deer Island Community School students participate in Mental Fitness week. Without increased enrollment, the the formula used for full time teacher ulum designed for three grade combi- school is heading into the 2019/20 school year with one less teacher and further condensed classes. allotments, they would be losing a nations, so the teacher has to combine teacher and have their classes further these curriculums themselves as best agrees with that assessment. She said young families, and if they are consid- condensed. as they can, to try to make the curric- there are no classrooms which can eas- ering a move here and looking at the Without additional students enrolling ulum outcomes,” which are based on ily accommodate 23 desks, especially if school - as great as it is - they would see throughout the summer, when children standardized testing. those desks need to be divided up into that their kids could be there for nine on Deer Island go back to school in early The class condensation will result grade levels. years and only have three teachers. September, the 52 students who will be in the Grades 3 to 5 group being at the Additionally, if a student in Grades 3 What if one of their kids doesn’t re- attending the school will be enrolled in maximum allowable class size of 23 to 5 were to transfer to the school in the spond well to a certain teachers style, one of three classes, depending on their students, which according to the PSSC middle of the year, they would have no and they just don’t get along?” grade. Kindergarten to Grade 2 will be members raises additional issues. place for them - as the classes would be “The point is, there should be some in a classroom, Grades 3 to 5 will be in In an emailed statement, the Anglo- at the maximum allowable capacity. room for creative problem solving another, and Grades 6 to 8 will make up phone South School District stated, “The more our school gets chipped here,” she said. the fi nal class. “Class sizes are established by the away at in terms of resources and “We want to collaborate, we want to Previously, the school had four con- NBTF collective agreement and ASD-S teachers, the more diffi cult it is to at- say to Zoe Watson or whoever’s making densed classrooms, with each one hav- uses the provincial formula that deter- tract young families to actually move to these decisions, ‘How can we fi x this?’ ing two grades. mines staffi ng. This includes an estab- Deer Island,” said Mitchell. We feel we need to have a fourth teacher. Lois Mitchell, an island resident with lished maximum number of students “I mean, we get it,” she added. “I’m How can we work together, instead of grandchildren who attend the school, in a class, depending on the grade level, sure every school thinks that they have just being at loggerheads about it?” said she understands why the decision including instances of split classes.” a reason that they should have some- [email protected] by Zoë Watson, superintendent of the The statement went on to say the Deer thing beyond what the allotment is. But Anglophone South School District, to Island Community School’s “Class- nobody, I think, anticipated ending up $1.33 +TAX condense the classrooms was made. But rooms are all large enough to accom- with a situation where a small kinder- she points out the Deer Island Commu- modate this confi guration of classes, garten to grade eight school would have nity School is in a situation that may not and the District provides the necessary nine grades and only three classes, with be adequately served by the algorithm support to all teachers and classrooms three teachers.” used to determine teacher allotments. to address a variety of challenges and “We have a great school,” said Mitch- “We understand that the formula is opportunities.” ell, “And we’ve all chosen to live on Deer there for a reason,” said Mitchell, “And Rogerson, as chair of the PSSC, has Island, and we love living here, but it’s from Zoe Watson’s perspective, I’m sure children who attend the school, and dis- getting harder and harder to attract

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New River Beach St. Stephen happening in August Corp. Scott MacKenzie of the St. Stephen RCMP Friday, July 19 at 8 p.m. Walk n’ Talk at Carrying stated Tuesday morning the body found at Todd’s St. Stephen Cove, New River Beach led by David Goss with the Point on Sunday has officially been identified as Come and join us for the 2019 Rally in the St. theme Strange Sightings in Charlotte Country. This Lorraine Williams, who was reported missing on Croix Valley, happening from Friday, August 2 will feature stories of sharks, whales, sea and lake July 8. An autopsy was conducted on Monday, and through Sunday, August 4 at the St. Stephen Le- monsters, mermaids, mostly in the waters of Char- the investigation is continuing. The body was dis- gion. There will be all kinds of fun events happen- lotte county, but a new story has come to light on a covered along the shore of the St. Croix River on ing throughout the weekend, including live music, recent Walk n’ Talk of a Fundy Surgeon Man that will the morning of July 14 by members of the St. Ste- vendors, a poker run, guided rides, a show and be shared for the first time at New River as part of this phen Fire Department . shine, a parade of lights, breakfast, the Iron Horse outing. This is a free program for campers and visi- ride to St. George, and a barbecue. Of course, the tors to the park sponsored by New River Provincial ever-popular Harley Draw will be happening, and Park. An alternate indoor program is held if it is wet. you have a chance to win a 2019 Harley Davidson Monday, July 22 at 7:15 p.m. Summer 2019 Stories Road King or a Pioneer 1000 side by side. To get and Songs Series at Trinity Church, 115 Charlotte your ticket for the Harley Draw, contact any CAV Street will feature Steven Scribner and his experience member, or message on Facebook at www.facebook. n the Camino walk in Santiago, Spain, how it was Bonfire Festival com/events/663662367431659/. Tickets are 50 each, done by a mature adult, and could be done by anyone and there are only 800 available, so get yours soon. who has the inclination, and its value to the individ- This event is hosted by 2CAV Thiepval and raises ual. It is a slide presentation, and will be held in the in St. Stephen funds that stay right in the community. Bennett Room and the program will be about an hour in length. A cool summer treat will follow the presentation. A free will offering is requested, half going to St. Stephen the presenters, and the other half to assist in the re- Don’t you feel that spark between us? We sure do! furbishing of the Trinity Tower, now underway. Con- We’re stoked to announce the launch of the Bon- tact David Goss at 672 -8601 for further information, or fire Festival, A Canadian Music & Arts Festival lo- Hands Across at [email protected] cated in St. Stephen, New Brunswick. Tuesday, July 23 at 7:15 p.m. Walk n’ Talk with David With a strong community spirit and a deep ap- Goss, and special guest commentator Chris Osborne, preciation for all sorts of creativity, we established the Border at Queen Square West. Meet at corner of Queen and the Bonfire Festival as a place to celebrate the two, Lancaster Street. Chris will introduce some back- all while igniting a wicked good time, of course. ground on the historic houses in the area, and David This year’s festival from August 15 to 17 fea- St. Stephen will share a forgotten tragedy, a seafarer’s murder of tures artists from all across Canada, all of whom The annual Hands Across the Border event, 1919 that has a connection with a policeman who lived have roots here in New Brunswick in one way or which kicks off International Homecoming Festi- in this part of the city. In the event of rain or threat- another. The festival lineup includes concerts and val events, will take place on Wednesday, August 7 ening conditions call 672- 8601 at 6:00 p.m. for alternate workshops, collaborative outdoor art projects, and at 11 a.m. at the Ferry Point International Bridge plan. family-friendly art events. For those all-access, between St. Stephen and Calais. Other activities weekend pass-holders, we’ve even planned a blaz- will be taking place throughout the day, including ing after-party to assure you make the most of the a meet and greet at Hardwick’s in Calais with free weekend. hot dogs and beverages, and the Calais Fire Depart- Come hear some amazing shows on the banks of ment annual street dance. the St. Croix, get new ideas and fuel from the workshops, and enjoy the height of summer in beautiful St. Croix Arts New Brunswick! Tickets for the weekend, or individual days, can Showcase during be purchased on bonfirefestival.ca Island wide Chocolate Fest yard sale Quoddy Quilters Campobello St. Stephen Check out the Island Wide Yard Sale on Cam- On August 5, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., please join the pobello on Saturday, July 20 from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. St. Croix arts community for the 7th annual St. Croix Quilt Show One person’s junk is another person’s treasure, Arts Showcase opening reception, featuring live mu- and with 22 registered yard sales on the list you are sic and refreshments all evening long. sure to find a few awesome treasures to take home. Come to St. Stephen’s University’s during Choc- Saint Andrews There will be yard sales going on in the Welshpool/ olate Fest and see Park Hall transformed into a gal- The Quoddy Quilters are holding their semi-an- North Road areas, and the Wilson’s Beach area. lery space, featuring work by artists from Charlotte nual Quilt Show at the Wesley United Church in Maps will be available at no cost at the Adventure County and beyond. Many artists will be on hand and Saint Andrews, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Friday Centre at the Campobello Village Mart, as well as are eager to meet you. August 2 and Saturday August 3. Raffle tickets will at various businesses in Campobello and Lubec, Admission is free, but donations are happily ac- be available for purchase and there will be hand- Maine. Keep in mind that the map only shows ap- cepted. Bring a friend and continue your NB Day cel- crafted quilts and other items for sale. The ticket proximate locations, and there may be many more ebrations with us! draw for the quilt will be at 4 p.m. on Saturday. yard sales going on than listed.

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164013 KENO ATLANTIC BUCKO From Environment Canada TIDES • For Thursday, July 11 are: 3, 5, 6, 11, • July 11 - 22, 24, 33, 34, 41 Tuesday...Increasing cloudiness. 30 percent chance of showers Based on Saint John tides. (AST) 16, 17, 18, 23, 27, 30, 35, 38, 43, 45, 50, • July 12 - 4, 18, 22, 28, 40 overnight. Wind southwest 20 km/h. Low 18. To adjust at St. Stephen, high add 8 minutes, low add 28 minutes; St. Andrews, high 53, 62, 67, 68, 70 • July 13 - 3, 5, 9, 31, 41 Wednesday... Mainly cloudy with 30 percent chance of showers in add 8 minutes, low add 7 minutes; Fairhaven, Deer Island, high add 3 minutes, low • For Friday, July 12 are: 3, 6, 14, 16, • July 14 - 4, 7, 8, 14, 35 the morning and early in the afternoon. A few showers beginning 21, 22, 23, 24, 26, 30, 35, 38, 39, 47, 49, add 9 minutes; Welshpool, high add 1 minute, low add 6 minutes; North Head, high • July 15 - 7, 22, 31, 34, 36 in the afternoon. Risk of thundershowers in the afternoon. Wind or low, subtract 5 minutes; Back Bay, high subtract 7 minutes, low subtract 6 minutes. 50, 55, 58, 64, 65. southwest 20 km/h becoming west 20 late in the afternoon. High 30. 2019-07-18 Thu 1:23 AM ADT 7.86 meters High Tide 2019-07-22 Mon 3:57 AM ADT 7.44 meters High Tide • For Saturday, July 13 are: 4, 6, 17, 22, TAG Humidex 38. UV index 6 or high. • For July 11 draw is 302381 2019-07-18 Thu 7:42 AM ADT 0.96 meters Low Tide 2019-07-22 Mon 10:13 AM ADT 1.40 meters Low Tide 23, 25, 26, 35, 38, 39, 41, 48, 52, 54, 57, Thursday...Sunny. High 26. • For July 12 draw is 122883 2019-07-18 Thu 1:49 PM ADT 7.43 meters High Tide 2019-07-22 Mon 4:22 PM ADT 7.23 meters High Tide 58, 60, 61, 62, 65. • For July 13 draw is 649897 2019-07-18 Thu 7:55 PM ADT 1.31 meters Low Tide 2019-07-22 Mon 10:32 PM ADT 1.62 meters Low Tide • For Sunday, July 14 are: 1, 7, 10, 14, MARINE – Grand Manan... 2019-07-19 Fri 2:01 AM ADT 7.78 meters High Tide 2019-07-23 Tue 4:39 AM ADT 7.29 meters High Tide 16, 18, 19, 21, 32, 34, 36, 39, 41, 46, 54, • For July 14 draw is 481593 2019-07-19 Fri 8:20 AM ADT 1.06 meters Low Tide 2019-07-23 Tue 10:54 AM ADT 1.54 meters Low Tide 56, 57, 58, 62, 69. • For July 15 draw is 408511 Wednesday...Mainly cloudy with 30 percent chance of showers. 2019-07-19 Fri 2:26 PM ADT 7.38 meters High Tide 2019-07-23 Tue 5:04 PM ADT 7.18 meters High Tide • For Monday, July 15 are: 1, 6, 10, 14, 2019-07-19 Fri 8:33 PM ADT 1.39 meters Low Tide Risk of a thundershower in the afternoon. Fog patches retreating 2019-07-20 Sat 2:39 AM ADT 7.68 meters High Tide 2019-07-23 Tue 11:16 PM ADT 1.70 meters Low Tide 16, 17, 23, 24, 25, 29, 31, 33, 38, 48, 55, LOTTO 6/49 to the coast in the morning. Wind southwest 20 km/h gusting to 40. 2019-07-20 Sat 8:57 AM ADT 1.17 meters Low Tide 2019-07-24 Wed 5:23 AM ADT 7.13 meters High Tide 59, 61, 65, 67, 69. • Unofficial winning numbers for Saturday, High 20 except 28 inland. Humidex 25 except 33 inland. UV index 2019-07-20 Sat 3:04 PM ADT 7.32 meters High Tide 2019-07-24 Wed 11:38 AM ADT 1.68 meters Low Tide July 13 -5, 11, 12, 33, 37, 45. Bonus 02. 6 or high. 2019-07-20 Sat 9:11 PM ADT 1.47 meters Low Tide 2019-07-24 Wed 5:49 PM ADT 7.14 meters High Tide LOTTO MAX Thursday...Sunny. High 24. 2019-07-21 Sun 3:18 AM ADT 7.57 meters High Tide 2019-07-25 Thu 12:04 AM ADT 1.77 meters Low Tide • Unofficial winning numbers for July 12 are: ATLANTIC 49 Friday...Cloudy with 30 percent chance of showers. High 22. 2019-07-21 Sun 9:35 AM ADT 1.28 meters Low Tide 2019-07-25 Thu 6:11 AM ADT 6.97 meters High Tide 3, 13, 19, 25, 28, 30, 37. Bonus 01. • Unofficial winning numbers for Saturday, 2019-07-21 Sun 3:42 PM ADT 7.27 meters High Tide 2019-07-25 Thu 12:25 PM ADT 1.81 meters Low Tide July 13 - 13, 17, 34, 35, 36, 37. Bonus 29. ••• 2019-07-21 Sun 9:50 PM ADT 1.54 meters Low Tide 2019-07-25 Thu 6:38 PM ADT 7.11 meters High Tide July 16, 2019 | 3 News Saint Andrews local awarded Order of Military Merit

Andrew Sutton see the world, or I could try something n e w. Saint Andrews “I decided I’d take a risk and try something new and help tell stories about Cmdr. Kelly Williamson, of Saint the amazing Canadians we have in the Andrews, NB has been awarded the Canadian Armed Forces and the Royal Order of Military Merit at a cere- Canadian Navy.” mony on July 3 at the Residence of the Williamson said she joined the Navy Governor-General at the Citadelle of a time when it was just beginning to de- Québec in Québec City. The Order of velop a critical mass of women in what Military Merit is a Canadian Armed was called “hard sea trades”, which are Forces decoration and is the country’s those sea-going jobs that were typically second highest Canadian order, follow- associated with more masculine quali- ing the Order of Canada, reserved for ties. members of the Forces, awarded by the “Over time,” she said, “There became Queen and presented but the Gover- a greater awareness of the importance nor-General. of having diversity at the table. And The Order of Military Merit is I’ve been really privileged to have some awarded annually, and is limited to 0.1 outstanding male mentors who have per cent of the total membership of the understood that and who have always Armed Forces. made room at the table, not just for me, Williamson, who in 2017 was named but for other young women. one of Canada’s 100 most powerful “And of course, the organization still women, joined the Navy in 1996 and be- is growing, but there are more and gan her career as a naval warfare offi- more people who understand the value cer in the Pacific Fleet, before changing in having different perspectives, so that careers in 2009 to become a public af- we’re not always bound to the same way fairs officer with the Navy. Williamson Submitted photo of problem solving.” is currently serving as the Director of Her Excellency the Right Honourable Julie Payette, Governor General and Commander-in-Chief of Canada, right, Having women in leadership roles Public Affairs for the Canadian Navy. awarding an Order of Military Merit to Cmdr. Kelly Williamson at an investiture ceremony on July 3, 2019 at the “makes the organization more cre- Williamson learned she had been Citadelle de Québec. ative and more flexible,” Williamson named as a recipient of the award in said. December, but wasn’t informed when most professional Canadians around. “Whether it be a skill or a different “Sometimes there’s a perception that the ceremony would take place until “From my time as a Naval Warfare perspective, everybody has something people in the military are very rigid or the end of June. Officer, I learnedSCC a lot about leader- to contribute.” that we’re all fighters when we’re not. She credits the teams she has worked ship and a lot about interpersonal dy- About her decision to switch careers It’s a huge team, from all walks of life. on with her professional success, say- namics and team building. And to me, within the Navy, Williamson said she And that’s what one of my goals is - to ing, “To me, The Order of Military teamwork became very important in always had a passion for people and sto- break down those perceptions. Merit represents the incredible teams creating an environment where people rytelling, and having gotten an opera- “There are people doing incredible that I’ve been on, whether that be in Ne- are valued for the unique perspectives tional perspective from her time on sur- things every day on behalf of this coun- pal, or Haiti, or West Africa. I’ve been and the diversity that they bring to the face warships, “I was at a point in my try.” able to collaborate with some of the table. career where I could continue to go to [email protected]

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS AND CALL FOR BRIEFS: • An Act Respecting Proof of Immunization (Bill 39) • Property Assessment & Taxation of Heavy Industry (Motion 31) The Standing Committee on Law Amendments, an all-party committee of the Legislative Assembly, is seeking public input on the following issues: Bill 39, An Act Respecting Proof of Immunization; and Motion 31, which relates to the assessment and taxation of heavy industry. The purpose of Bill 39 is to remove non-medical exemptions from the mandatory immunization requirements for public school and licensed early learning and child care admissions. The Bill requires students attending public schools and children in licensed early learning and child care facilities to provide either proof of immunization or a medical exemption on a form signed by a medical professional. The purpose of Motion 31 is to provide the Committee with the mandate to consult with experts and stakeholders and report back to the Legislature with recommendations on whether to reduce or eliminate any property assessment or property taxation exemptions or benefits that apply to heavy industry. The Committee seeks your input through public hearings with respect to the issues raised by Bill 39 and Motion 31. The public hearings for Bill 39, An Act Respecting Proof of Immunization, will be held in the Legislative Council Chamber of the Legislative Assembly building in Fredericton, New Brunswick. Individuals or organizations from the legal or medical profession are invited to appear on August 27. Individuals or organizations representing parent groups or the teaching profession are invited to appear on August 28. All others are invited to appear on August 29. The public hearings for Motion 31 and the issue of assessment and taxation of heavy industry will be held at the same location on September 4, 5 and 6. If you wish to appear on either Bill 39 or Motion 31, please notify the Office of the Clerk of the Legislative Assembly by August 7, 2019. Those not wishing to appear on either issue are invited to submit a written brief to the mailing or email address below by September 6, 2019. Krisi Marples/Courier Gaetan Thomas, right, president and CEO of NB Power, and Lori Clark, senior VP operations, were two of Copies of Bill 39 and Motion 31 can be obtained from the address below, or on the internet at the NB Power representatives on hand at a public meeting held Thursday, July 11 regarding the potential www.gnb.ca/legis decomissioning of the Milltown Generating Station. The well attended meeting attracted several residents, along with Mayor Allan MacEachern, NB Southwest MP Karen Ludwig, and Saint Croix MLA Greg Thompson. Thomas and Office of the Clerk Clark fielded several questions from residents and municipal, provincial and federal representatives, ranging Lesgislative Assembly of New Brunswick P.O. Box 6000 from what the plan for the historic site would be to why a carbon neutral energy producer isn’t viewed as worthy Fredericton, NB E3B 5H1 of investment. Thomas stated the Thursday meeting was the first of many, and input from the community would be a paramount part of the decision making process. The 140-year-old hydroelectric station was the energy Telephone: (506) 453-2506 producer for the cotton mill around which Milltown was formed, accounts for 0.8 per cent of power generated in E-mail: [email protected] the province, and is the oldest functioning hydroelectric station in the country. For the full story on the meeting, 171691 see the Courier Weekend. 4 | July 16, 2019 Editorial The climate change culprit

This week, while scrolling through the news, I’ve and in the sea. But cigarettes are backed by big (huge) The point? It’s this. It’s time to stop taking the easy come across multiple articles under the guise of cli- corporations with many lobbyists and deep pockets, route and be willing to point the finger at the biggest mate change, which are pointing the finger of guilt at a so going after them is hard. But we want to be seen to threat to the global climate: us. new culprit for why our earth is heating up – air travel. care, so…we’ll stop using straws and pat ourselves on Our population is too large. That’s the truth. We Famous British environmental guru, Sir David At- the back. That was easy. abuse our resources and look for bandaid solutions to tenborough has stated air travel is a massive contrib- Electric cars have batteries. Those batteries contain arterial bleeding. utor to our global emissions, and believes if nothing nickel. Nickel is mined, and the process is a filthy and As a society we have become more attentive to plac- else, there should be a dollar premium put on it to ren- definitely not environmentally minded one. Then, for ing the guilt than if we’ve put it in the right place. We der planes less frequently flown. He’s not the only one the production of the vehicle, parts are shipped back lean towards immediate condemnation and then pat to say it, and the idea air travel is bad is making the and forth on container ships. The same container ourselves on the back for standing up for cause A, B, or rounds on social media – garnering nods of agreement ships which contribute 3 per cent of global emissions. C, without learning the reality of those causes. Let’s – wherever it goes. The batteries have a lifespan of +/- 10 years, and then start asking the tough questions, and be willing to ad- But the facts, should you look for them, are air travel have to be replaced. The point is electric cars are not dress the tough answers. accounts for near as makes no difference to 5 per cent as green as they are publicized to be. Krisi Marples of global carbon emissions. If we’re going to point fin- gers at that percentage input, we need to take a close look at shipping tankers, who are only slightly behind at 3 per cent. However, humans and our general activity account for 58 per cent of global carbon emissions. And here’s the crux of the issue. Pointing at air travel is easy. Most of us don’t do it much, hence flying less would have little to no impact on our day-to-day lives. So, yes yes, lets raise our fists and ire against it. We want to be able to claim we care, so we publicly applaud the banning of single use plastics and provincial bans of plastic grocery bags. We nod in emphatic agreement when electric cars are mentioned. But we don’t educate ourselves further. Cigarette butts make up the largest proportion of litter – on land

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Production Manager: Important issue raised Randy Hogge | [email protected] Editor’s note - Andrew Sutton’s sequel to the idate government, be it federal, provincial or Printing Sales: July 5 editorial referenced in this letter to the municipal. This intimidation has sometimes Cathy Hogge, Acct. Manager | [email protected] editor can be read in the July 12 edition of the been accompanied by the threat of re-locating Courier Weekend. a business with the consequent loss of many Customer Service Agent: Editor, jobs. The water rate for the pulp mill in Saint Paulette McMorran | [email protected] Andrew Sutton’s piece on “vertically in- John is a case in point. The cost of using the Michelle Roy | [email protected] tegrating” (Courier Weekend, July 5) raises city’s water was negotiated so that the Irving’s important issues, but he fails to identify the paid a very low rate, far below that of other us- Office: 47 Milltown Boulevard, source of the problem. The key to understand- ers, and did so for many years. St. Stephen, New Brunswick ing how the Irving conglomerate came to be is At the federal government level, a tax dis- Phone: (506) 466–3220 Fax: (506) 466–9950 to realize that Canada’s anti-trust legislation pute involving the Irving Oil refinery (which is a farce. This allegation was amply demon- management showed had never earned a Publications mail agreement number 40020837 strated many years ago when Senator Keith profit) was ultimately resolved in favour of the Registration No. 10592 Davey led a Royal Commission of Investiga- refinery’s owners. Ottawa had to return to the Published Tuesdays by St. Croix Printing & Publishing tion into the apparent monopoly that existed Irvings a six-figure sum of tax dollars wrong- in the New Brunswick media, both print and fully collected. electronic. The Irvings successfully argued Next week, when Mr. Sutton deals with mo- that this ownership of newspapers, television, nopoly in our media, he may find that the prob- and radio stations involved no interference by lem is so well entrenched as to defy reasonable management in editorial policy, and that the solution. Journalists, editors and broadcasters One year Two year New Brunswick public was well served. may cite freedoms and expression under the New Brunswick $66.15 HST Inc. $120.75 HST Inc. Today this control of New Brunswick’s me- Charter. But these freedoms are subject to ad- Rest of Canada* $72.00 + tax of prov. $136.50 + tax of prov. dia is more comprehensive than ever, as Mr. judication under the law, and the Irving inter- United States $150.00 $280.00 Sutton’s piece attests. For example, when the ests are well known for hiring in their defense Overseas (Online only) $55.00 Kings County Record was cited for excellence the best legal advice money can buy. I look for- in investigative journalism, the paper back ward to Mr. Sutton’s sequel. * Rest of Canada must add applicable tax of their province. then (1970s) was not an Irving publication. The Russell Green Seniors Discount – 10% off before tax price issue was the controversy surrounding the Crocker Hill, NB spraying of the spruce budworm. The paper Mailing address: was critical of the Irving interests in the province’s forests, something that today’s Record P.O. Box 250, Letters to the editor must be no more than no longer reflects. Yet the Irving’s involvement 500 words, and preference will be given St. Stephen, NB in forestry continues, but not without disputes. to local topics. Letters reflect the opinion E3L 2X2 Vertical integration, an economic concept, Copyright and/or property rights subsists in all of the writer, and do not necessarily advertising and in other materials appearing in properly involves a conglomerate organized reflect the views of the Courier. Letters this edition of The Saint Croix Courier. Permission to in such a way that subsidiary businesses are may be edited for word count, language, reproduce wholly or in any form whatsoever, particularly required to serve one another, to the exclusion by photographic or offset process in a publication, must liability and accuracy. The name, address, be obtained in writing from the publisher. of outside interests. So, Midland Transport and phone number of the writer must trucks haul only Irving logs, and fuel up at be included, and submission does not only Irving stations. If the conglomerate is big guarantee print. Email letters to editor@ enough, the conglomerate becomes a monop- stcroixcourier.ca Postage paid at St. Stephen, NB Printed in Canada o l y. ISSN:0707–4905 The Irvings have always been able to intim- July 16, 2019 | 5 News Afghanistan: ‘A decent interval’ Global View Gwynne Dyer

There is movement towards peace in defeat. That’s just too humiliating. So ians killed or wounded on the average The key conversation between Pres- Afghanistan – or at least towards an end the local victors often have to let the day, at least twice that number of gov- ident Richard Nixon and his National to the American military ordeal there, great-power loser save face by giving it ernment troops, and large numbers of Security Advisor, Henry Kissinger, in which has lasted for almost 18 years. a “decent interval” (in Henry Kissing- Taliban too – but the Taliban have won. August 1972, when they were deciding US officials and representatives of er’s deathless phrase) after the great Even with huge US air support, the to rat on South Vietnam, was recorded the Taliban insurgents have held seven power’s troops pull out before they col- more-or-less elected government that on the White House system and subse- rounds of direct talks in the tiny Gulf lect their winnings. the United States created in Kabul has quently made public during the ‘Water- state of Qatar since last October, and How long is a ‘decent interval’? Gen- lost control of one-third of Afghan- gate’ scandal. they are getting close to a deal. During erally around three years. That’s how istan since American and other West- Nixon: “Can we have a viable foreign a visit to Afghanistan last month, US long North Vietnam waited after US ern troops pulled out of ground combat policy if a year from now or two years Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said troops left South Vietnam (1972) before roles in 2014. Another third of the coun- from now, North Vietnam gobbles up the Trump administration hoped for “a overrunning the South (1975). It’s how try is government-controlled by day, South Vietnam? That’s the real ques- peace deal before September 1.” long it took after Russian troops left Taliban-run at night. tion.” This prospect is not getting much at- Afghanistan (1989) before their puppet If the remaining 14,000 US troops and Kissinger: “(Yes), if it looks as if it’s tention because everybody is worried government in Kabul was destroyed their associated air power leave, it’s the result of South Vietnamese incom- that Trump is about to blunder his way (1992) – although a civil war between game over for President Ashraf Ghani’s petence. If we now sell out in such a into a new and much bigger war with rival Islamist groups prevented the Tal- ‘puppet’ government (as the Taliban way that, say, within a three- to four- next-door Iran, but it really could hap- iban from occupying the capital until call it). The US implicity recognises month period, we have pushed (them) pen. American troops could all be gone four years later. this reality, because it’s only American over the brink…it won’t help us all that from Afghanistan eighteen months And it’s probably about how long diplomats, not official Afghan govern- much. from now. the Taliban will have to wait after US ment representatives, who are negotiat- “So we’ve got to find some formula The real question is: how long after troops leave Afghanistan this time (say ing with the Taliban in Qatar. that holds the thing together a year or that will it be before the Taliban are late 2020, just before the US election), A few Afghan officials were allowed two… after which—after a year, Mr. back in power? before they are formally back in power to be present at the last round of the President, Vietnam will be a backwater. When a great power loses a war with in Kabul (2023?). Qatar peace talks ‘in a personal capac- If we settle it, say, this October, by Janu- a much weaker enemy in a very much There’s still a lot of killing going on ity’, but they weren’t negotiating any- ary ’74 no one will give a damn.” poorer country, it can’t actually admit in Afghanistan – around twenty civil- thing. Ghani’s government will have to It worked for Nixon and Kissinger, accept whatever deal the United States and it can work for Trump and Pompeo makes, knowing perfectly well that they too. They may not be as clever or as cun- are being abandoned. After that they ning, but they are just as ruthless. The will have no options left except to steal pull-out won’t come back to bite them as much as they can, and then get out politically, either, because the Taliban before the roof falls in. were never interested in attacking the And how will the White House jus- United States. (That was al-Qaeda.) tify selling out its Afghan allies and de- The only losers in the settlement will pendants to itself ? Without any great be the Afghans, who have to live under difficulty, if the ‘Nixon Tapes’ are any Taliban rule again. But that was always guide. going to happen in the end.

Submitted photo The Charlotte County Archives celebrated it’s annual Old Jail day on Saturday in Saint Andrews. Attendees were treated to tours of the jail, vendors, music and much more. From left, CHCO’s Vicki Hogarth, along with John Gardner and Phyl Breuer who were masquerading as Henry and Juliette Phipps Ross, philanthropists who owned the Rossmount Inn and provided endowments for both the Ross Memorial Museum and the Ross Memorial Library. The best way to start your day – in print and online Celebrate Rocket Day!

St. Stephen Tube). We’ll post instructions, it’s super The St. Croix Public Library is cele- easy! Brilliant Labs will have launchers brating the 50th Anniversary of Apollo ready for you to launch your rocket, The Saint Croix Courier 11 with Rocket Day 2019! Join them at along with launching model rockets as the Giddens Memorial Airport Wednes- well. Don’t miss this event.. it will be 506.466.3220 • www.stcroixcourier.ca day, July 17 at 2 p.m. Bring your own a “blast”! Go to the St. Croix Public Li- 170107 bottle rocket (there are tutorials on You- brary page for more information. 6 | JULY 16, 2019 SPORTS Send scores, reports and sports items to Krisi Marples, (506) 466-3220 ext. 1307 or email [email protected]

170848 St. Stephen teen earns spot on Team NB for girls’ ag football

PEI August 2 to 4 to play. We’re playing accommodations in a dorm at the Uni- Sari Green Team Ontario and Team Alberta.” versity of PEI. She also received some ST. STEPHEN Thibideau is going to get her chance pretty cool swag, including a sweater, to play with the boys. There is a group t-shirt, team uniform, and the belt that Ella Thibideau was keen to get into from Bayside who are currently learn- the fl ags are attached to. sports at St. Stephen Middle School, so ing how to play fl ag football, and this “It’s a large fee for a short weekend,” decided to give fl ag football a try. The will give the girls more chances to prac- said Thibideau’s mom. “We’re doing 13-year-old discovered she really loved tice their sport. This is not part of the fundraising. We’re selling tickets for the sport, and is even interested in play- Team NB schedule, but is great experi- the Grey Cup. It’s a raffl e to win seats, ing regular football on the boys’ high ence for Thibideau and the rest of her and I think it’s in Calgary this year. school team. But until then, she is play- teammates. We’re also doing an online campaign to ing for Team NB, and will be playing Football isn’t the only sport Thibideau sell popcorn.” against teams from all over Canada. is interested in. She wanted to play as Thibideau began with a Go Fund Me Thibideau said fl ag football is a bit many sports as possible, and also chose campaign, and raised $150 through that. different from regular football, in that wrestling. Unfortunately, there is no She will also be involved in a barbecue there is no actual tackling. high school fl ag football team, so this being held at Kent’s on the west side in “You have two fl ags on your hips,” isn’t a sport she will be able to continue Saint John. She said Kent’s is paying for said Thibideau. “Instead of hitting the with outside playing with Team NB. all of the food and supplying the barbe- person or tackling them, you just pull But, she is planning on trying out for cues, so everything the girls raise, they their fl ag and hold it up. That would be the regular boys’ football team. When get to keep and divide amongst them- considered a tackle.” asked if she thinks she will make the selves. She has also applied for funding Thibideau played for two years with team, she shook her head and said, “no, through Jump Start, a program from the middle school team, and now she is because I’m a girl”. Canadian Tire that helps kids to be able moving on to play with Team NB U16 “There was a girl on it one year, but to participate in sports. (under 16 years of age). She was at a I’m not sure if she got much playing Thibideau is excited about the PEI tournament in Saint John for the mid- time. But I’m going to try anyway,” said tournament, and said she loves play- dle school, and the person refereeing Thibideau. ing with both Team NB and the middle Sari Green/Courier just happened to be one of the coaches In order to be able to attend the tour- school team. She said she loves how Ella Thibideau has played ag football for St. Stephen for Team NB, and was scouting talent nament in PEI, Thibideau has to do fl ag football is so different from regular Middle School for the past two years. This year, her for the team. some fundraising. Her mother, Carrie football. hard work paid o when she was recruited for Team “They were trying to recruit girls, and Thibideau, said the cost to take part in “I like the team I have right now. The NB. Next month, she will travel to PEI to play against I got recruited from that tournament,” this tournament is $825, and each girl girls are really fun to be with,” said Team Ontario and Team Alberta, and she is currently said Thibideau. “We haven’t played must come up with her own funds in or- Thibideau. fundraising so for the $825 fee required to play in this any games yet, but we are heading to der to play. The fee covers her meals and [email protected] tournament.

Provincial boys soccer success

Submitted photo Congratulations to the U15 Boys Provincial Team won the Gold medal at the 2019 Atlantic Championships that was hosted in Moncton, New Brunswick from July 11 to July 14. The tournament featured teams and top players from NB, NS, PEI and NL.

St. George Senior Golf

Standings as of July 8, 2019 Tom Johnston +45 Teams Barry Justason +42 Allen Murray +61 Rob Watson +39 Submitted photo Bob Price +60 Doug Willigar +38 Congratulations to the U17 Boys who represented New Brunswick in the 2019 - U17 International Cup in Toronto, Don McGee +56 Team Of The Week: Bob Price presented by the Toronto Azzurri Soccer Club and LiUNA! Team New-Brunswick won the consolation nals, placing Ed McFarlane +54 Up Coming Event: The ﬁ rst St. George them third in the U17 International Cup. New Brunswick was one of eight teams featured in the tournament John Scammell +52 Senior Memorial Classic July 15 and which included the champion team from Friuli, Italy, as well as teams from local Ontario clubs, including Vaughan Delbert Thorne +50 29 in memory of Dave Stewart SC, Woodbridge SC, Durham FC, Whitby FC and the Toronto FC Academy. Gerald Scammell +49 Sponsor Of The Week: Uncle Mayn’s JULY 16, 2019 | 7 NEWS The Local Climate - Uncounted costs

By Zack Metcalfe

Open pen aquaculture has suffered a great many criticisms these past few decades, but the most damning of all was shared with me only recently by a thoughtful New Brunswick marine biologist. As she explained it, the reason open-pen aquaculture remains so profi t- able, is because it’s not paying all its bills. These pens, stuffed with salmon or trout as the case may be, don’t need regular cleaning, nor do their waters need refreshed. All their water is supplied by the ocean in which they fl oat, and the mountains of manure, wasted food, pesticides and antibiotics moving through these pens are helpfully expunged by the workings of oceanography, spread throughout our bays and coastlines, or collect- ing in mounds below which no one is obligated to clean up, in spite of innumerable concerns Chris Jordan photo for the health of people, fi sh and local ecology. The unaltered stomach contents of a dead albatross chick photographed on These are uncounted expenses, externali- Midway Atoll National Wildlife Refuge in the Paci c in September 2009 include ties which many industries have confi dently plastic marine debris fed the chick by its parents. (Chris Jordan) Stock photo ignored for generations, assuming the size of The Campobello Whale Rescue Team was able to successully removing gear our blue and green globe will sort everything out in with griping from consumers, when in fact it’s an that was keeping the whale from using its tail when diving. Attempts to good time. It’s an old and dangerous idea which has overdo measure to balance the scales. Fossil fuel is a remove additional gear had to be interrupted at dusk. Two other whales become all the more absurd as our demands have lucrative industry precisely because it hasn’t paid its remain entangled, and the search for them continues. grown on a fi nite planet. There are no shortage of entire bill. If your solar farm does not emit carbon examples. and you do not dump waste into a public resource - Consider the manufacture of plastics, single-use or the atmosphere - then you should have an economic otherwise. The companies producing these products, advantage over industries which do. Simple as that. in North America anyway, do so with widespread When the forestry giants of Nova Scotia brazenly Update on disregard for what happens after these plastics hit clearcut what remains of our shattered wilderness the market. Inevitably they are discarded where they pay fees for using of public lands, but these fees they don’t belong, fi lling parks and ditches, and even in no way account for the centuries it will take those entangled if they fi nd their way into landfi lls we are obligated forests to recover; for the loss of biodiversity which, to bury them, or else allow them to disperse into our in some cases, cannot be regained; for the plumes of environment by way of wind or stream. The cleanup carbon released from exposed and rapidly decompos- of such ecological catastrophes does not come at the ing forest soils; for the washing away of soils them- North Atlantic expense of the manufacturer, but instead of charita- selves and for compromising regional water cycles. ble enterprises trying to engineer a solution to the While gauging the value of modern industries impossibly diffi cult problem of unpolluting the re- we have elected to use an outdated scoreboard, one motest environments on Earth, namely our oceans. which ignores inconvenient costs at our own peril, right whales A tax on carbon is an effort to count previously un- and I can’t help but wonder, if we as a nation, or a counted costs. It’s among the simplest, most common- planet, did indeed hold industry to account for these sense measures a government could enact because it externalities, would we fi nd that sustainable alter- MISCOU ISLAND recognizes our atmosphere as a societal asset, a pub- natives are, by comparison, enormously affordable? Thursday, July 11 for the fi rst time in several days, lic resources, into which energy and transportation Next time you hear an industry defended for its prof- maritime weather conditions were favourable for companies have dumped their waste for over a cen- itability, trace those dollars backward to the costs searching and attempting to rescuing the three North tury at no signifi cant charge. This uncounted cost uncounted. Atlantic right whales recently observed as entangled drives climate change, the greatest threat we as a Zack Metcalfe is a freelance journalist, columnist in the Gulf of St. Lawrence, off Miscou Island, New species has ever faced and whose economic costs will and author active across the Maritimes. Brunswick. be otherworldly. I’ve heard this carbon tax greeted [email protected] Whale EG#4423 was located around 10 a.m. during an aerial surveillance fl ight by the US National Oce- anic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). The Campobello Whale Rescue Team then began disentanglement operations, successfully removing gear that was keeping the whale from using its tail when diving. Attempts to remove additional gear had to be Seaglass festival interrupted at dusk. The team received air support from NOAA and CAMPOBELLO walks, beach talks, displays, and meet and greets. You DFO’s Conservation & Protection airplanes, on-wa- The fi rst annual Campobello Island Seaglass Festi- can have your input as to what you would like to see ter support from fi shery offi cers, as well as a research val is taking place from Friday, September 13 through included in next year’s festival. All beachcombers are vessel from the New England Aquarium. Sunday, September 15, beginning at 2 p.m. on each welcome, even if you aren’t into seaglass. Some of the Whale EG#4423 was observed entangled on July day. This is a mini festival that will help prepare for confi rmed guests include East Coast Mermaid, the 4, 2019 east of Miscou Island, NB. It is believed this a full festival next year. Activities will include beach Sandy Toes Shop, and Glass Roots Inc. Canada. animal was entangled prior to entering Canadian waters. Initial reports indicate it could be a whale fi rst sighted entangled in April 2019, in US waters. Surveillance fl ights also continued to search for the LET US HELP two others entangled right whales that were recently observed in the Gulf of St. Lawrence. Whale EG#4440 YOUR BUSINESS has been spotted several times since it was initially sighted entangled on June 29, but a disentanglement operation has not been possible. The third entangled whale was fi rst spotted on July Bloom 4, 2019 by a Transport Canada surveillance fl ight east of the Gaspé Peninsula, Québec. This individual whale has not yet been identifi ed. Locating these three whales is a challenging task. Right whales spend a signifi cant amount of time under water, making it diffi cult to observe them from the air. Search operations will continue, weather permitting. On July 8, 2019, the Government of Canada an- Call Erica MacQuarrie at nounced additional measures to protect North Atlan- tic right whales. For more information please visit: (Ext: 1305) www.canada.ca/en/transport-canada/news/2019/07/ 466•3220 government-of-canada-introduces-new-addition- 170109 to discuss how we can work for you! al-measures-to-protect-the-north-atlantic-right-whale.

html 170108 More information will be provided as it becomes available. 8 | July 16, 2019 News St. Croix Br. #9 of The Royal Canadian Legion

By Geraldine Leavitt Cadets, Kent Caldwell: May 25, Camp Argonaut; May 27, Ladies Auxiliary Birthday Party; June 8, ACR, several St. Croix Br. #9 of The Royal Cana- awards presented; June and July, going dian Legion met in the St. Stephen Le- to Halifax, attending the International gion hall Monday, June 10 at 7 p.m. for Tatoo; July, Camp Argonaut, seven ca- the regular monthly meeting. dets going. The meeting opened in usual format Ways and Means, Roger Ruddock: with President Darren McCabe in the Having two fundraisers, a Halloween chair. Prayer was given by Padre Wayne dance, New Years dance. Spires. Comrade Spires made some pre- Bingo, Jim Kenney: Gave the report Legal Services sentations, a Holy Bible and a Lest We for May. Forget wreath in honor of his dad and New and other business his wife’s dad. The 84th Provincial Convention will Gregory MacDonald No guests present. be held in Shediac Sept. 21 and 22. Four Two applications for membership: delegates are allowed to attend. Need James Kenney, Associate and Melissa to know by the end of June who is at- LAW OFFICE Kenney, Affiliate Non-Voting. tending. Comrade Kent Caldwell will be Minutes of the general meeting of attending. 63 Barron Road, Dufferin, NB May 13 were read. No executive meeting The Ladies Auxiliary would like to was held in June. The financial report purchase a chair for the Middle School. Phone - 466-8888 was read and approved. Correspon- The Legion approved it. 162505 Fax - 466-3350 162506 dence: Several requests for donations The Candlelight Service at the St. Ste- were read. phen Rural Cemetery will be held Sept. Committee reports 8 at 2 p.m. Would like to have the color Bldg./Caretaker, Mel Walker: Gave an party, amp and mike, chairs and the use Laura Porter Advertise in update of ongoing renovations. of the hall if they need it, in case of Cenotaph/Cemetery, Brian Leavitt: rain. Law Office this space! The flags in the cemeteries have all been Comrade Mel Walker gave a report Barrister, Solicitor, Notary Public checked and replaced as needed. Joshua on the district seminar recently held. Brown was contacted about the mow- The new District Commander is Mark Tel: (506) 466-3243/ Fax: (506) 466-2952 Give Erica a call at ing at the Cenotaph. The membership Northrup; Deputy District Commander, 130 Rte. 170, Dufferin, Charlotte County, NB E3L 3X4 466-3220 (Ext: 1305) agreed to hire him. The small plaque Earle Eastman; Secretary/Treasurer, Email: [email protected] 162513 under the tree needs to be cleaned. Will Frank Smith. 162507 take care of that. Discussed the clean- With all business taken care of, a mo- ing of the cenotaph grounds before Re- tion to adjourn was made by Jill Grim- membrance Day. mer. Archives, Paul Cane, Sandra Upcoming events Thomas: Sandra was given a small pup Liar’s Club: Fridays, July 19, 26, Aug. Joel Hansen Ann C. tent from 1943 to be placed in the ar- 9, 18, 23, 30, Sept. 6, 13, 20, 27. chives. Darts: Fridays, No darts during July Education, Don Kohler: Had a bur- and August; Sept. 6, 13, 20, 27. Lawyer Robinson sary meeting and four recipients were Bingo: Wednesdays, July 17, 24, 31, Professional chosen to receive bursaries. Aug. 7, 14, 21, 28, Sept. 4, 11, 18, 25. 21 River St., Suite E, Hospital and Sick Visits, John Cun- Crib: Wednesdays, No crib during Corporation ningham: Absent. July and August; Sept. 4, 11, 18, 25. St. Stephen, Poppy Campaign, Leon Savoie: At- Jamboree: Tuesdays, July 16, 23, 30, New Brunswick E3L 3H2 tended a seminar in St. George June Aug. 6, 13, 20, 27, Sept. 3, 10, 17, 24. 22 concerning the Poppy Fund, Com- A1 Auctioneers: Aug. 9 and 10, Sept. rades Leon Savoie, Don Kohler and 7, 21. Tel.: (506) 466-1621 Gail Savoie attended. The stock will be Aug. 2, 3 & 4: Fri., Sat., Sun., Rally in Fax: (506) 466-2873 ordered for this year. Thanks to all who the Valley. helped at the Auxiliary birthday party. Aug. 4: Sunday, Chocolate Jamboree. • Barrister • Solicitor • Notary Public Membership: Nothing to report. Aug. 16 and 17: Fri. and Sat., Tidd “Member of New Brunswick Honors and Awards, Darren McCabe: Wedding. Nothing to report. Aug. 24: Sat., Matheson Wedding. Law Society and Canadian Bar 132 King Street • St. Stephen Phone: 466-3033 • Fax: 466-3139 Sports, Games, Dick Caswell: No crib- Sept. 2: Mon., Jr. Ladies Auxiliary Association Since 1977” bage in July and August. meeting at 7 p.m. 162804 162805 Veterans Affairs, Dennis Fahey: Sept. 5: Thurs., Legion Executive Things were quiet in May. Ridgewood meeting. visit in October. Sept. 5, 19: Thurs., Seniors 11:30 a.m. Wet Canteen, Earle Eastman: Gave Sept. 9: Mon., Legion monthly meet- Vision Care Podiatry the bar report for May. ing. Public Relations, Geraldine Leavitt: Sept. 12: Thursday, Wild Turkey Din- Minutes of the last meeting were placed ner. OPTOMETRIST in The Saint Croix Courier. Sept. 14: Saturday, Legion/Ladies Funerals, Wayne Spires: No tributes. Yard Sale. Dr. M. Murphy Dr. Patty PenDleton 6 Queen St., West, Doctor of St. Stephen 466-1388 Podiatry/Acupuncture

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506-467-2146 1989 - A beacon of international friendship – The Mulholland Point lighthouse, erected in 1884, has been added 162512 to Roosevelt-Campobello Park holdings. Former senator Edmund Muskie, chairman of the park commission, takes a moment to consider the historic addition at the park’s recent 25th anniversary festivities. July 16, 2019 | 9 News Mr. and Mrs. Norman McLaughlin on a two years when the locals copped Mari- recent evening. time Championships. Meningitis cases St. George 90 YEARS AGO – 1929 Mrs. Joyce Parks from Ontario spent closely monitored a few days recently visiting with her David H. Trafton, former Lynnfield mother, Mrs. Doris Taylor. man, makes a 55-mile drive from Mus- quash Lake to Woodland in one month. LOOKING BACK THROUGH OUR HISTORY 60 YEARS AGO – 1959 The drive contained 5,000,000 ft. logs Life is writing a border story and 25,000 cords of pulp. With a crew of 30, 60, 90 & 120 YEARS AGO 40 men, Mr. Trafton went to Musquash Joanne Mires Life magazine is doing a series of ar- Lake and brought a drive of 80,000 feet of ticles on, “Along the Border”, and St. hemlock logs and 2,000 cords of pulpwood Edited from the the business was a joint venture among Stephen has been chosen as a spot appar- across the lake and sluiced them through Mattson, a country music celebrity and ently depicting life along the Canadian – the dam into Musquash brook – from Saint Croix Courier two of his sons, John and Mike. Matt- U.S. Border. there they were driven into Spednic Lake Week of Wednesday, son says he is striving for a classy atmo- Carl Mydens of the New York office has where they were collected into booms sphere, with recording acts hired only. been taking photographs along the Inter- and towed to Vanceboro at which point July 19, 1989 Accompanying Mattson when he per- national Bridge on the Canadian side this they were sluiced into the St. Croix River Meningitis cases closely forms is his daughter Laura, who said to week. He intends coming back soon with through the dam. monitored be a promising new talent. a Miss Baker, also of the head office, for a At Vanceboro 22,000 cords pulpwood roundup story for the well-known publi- St. Stephen were added to the lot which, along with Winds kept yacht race interesting cation. Photographs were taken Monday 5,000,000 feet of logs collected along the Three cases of meningitis over the Brand Livingstone of Calais was the this week by the magazine official. He way made up a total of 5,080,000 feet of past month in St. Stephen children have star sailor over the weekend, winning the stated it is expected his department will long logs and 24,500 cords of four foot health authorities concerned, and moni- St. Croix Yacht Club’s Challenge Cup in cover the whole of the Canadian border pulpwood, which were then taken through toring the situation closely. the club’s annual racing weekend. concentrating on various centres. St. Ste- to Grand Falls, Maine, where the logs are It is a “cause for concern”, although it is Livingstone, who sails Diana, a 22-foot phen was quoted as being a unique one in stored in reserve for Woodland Mills. not considered an “outbreak,” said Saint Hunter, placed well on corrected time per- international relations. Friends in the county will be pleased to John District Medical Health Officer Dr. formance in both the Saturday and Sun- Locals 16 strong learn of Mr. Trafton’s good work in bring- James Fan this week, adding, “Obviously day races to win the coveted SCYC trophy, ing down the huge drive in such record we would have to review it if we have an- which is awarded for best performance Sixteen players have been signed to time. other two cases. We’ll probably know in over two races under the Club’s handicap play for St. Stephen-St. Croix Baseball the next few days which way it will go.” system. Club in Intermediate “A” N.B. Baseball Fi- 120 YEARS AGO – 1899 This brings the total number of cases nals. The local club has won this title two for the St. Stephen area to five since Personals years in a row and captured the Maritime T.E. Acheson has moved his stock of March, although the two from March to Grand Manan title the same number of times consecu- books, stationery and paper to the store May are not connected to recent cases, Steve Parsons, crew member of the tively. List of players are: Playing coach recently vacated by E.M. Ganong. And said Dr. Fan. Grand Manan ferry, held a once-in-a-life- Bill Cleghorn, CF; captain, Lloyd Mac- J. Bert Polley and Fred Laughlin have Mattson opens country music time perfect cribbage hand of 29 while Leod, LF; Roddy MacMillan, SS; Dickie rented the store vacated by Mr. Acheson. club playing a game with Capt. Lloyd Green. Glass, TB; Carl Scullion, SB; Jim Purcell, They will let, repair and sell bicycles. Mr. FB; Grant Ross, C; Lloyd Hamilton, RF; Laughlin will carry a stock of fruit, con- St. Stephen Oak Hill Bill Yardley, LF; Hank Hartford, P; Art fectionery and cigars. ountry music fans in Burlington, Mr. Peter McGaw of Fredericton spent MacLeod, C or LF; Phil McCarroll, LF. C gentleman was in town this week ne- Ont., are pleased that St. Stephen native a week at the home of his grandparents Arlo Hayman of St. Stephen, Manager A gotiating for a lease or the purchase of the Larry Mattson has opened a country mu- here. since 1936, will continue to play his role as old Broad axe factory property in which sic club in their city. Honeydale manager. He has managed Maritime win- he proposes to establish a chemical busi- Larry Mattson’s House of Country Mu- ning teams for three years and Provincial Mrs. Carrie Spencer and daughter ness that will give employment to about sic opened in late June. Establishment of winners four years. He was managing for Ann from McAdam called at the home of twenty men.

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New Beginnings of Amazon Kelly Kurtz-Johnson

Every once in a while I think it’s name calling and the mind games. All About IT important to remember why Fundy Financial abuse can be withholding Nick Gunn Region Transition House exists? I’m money, spending it carelessly, refusing not talking about the part where we to share or running up bills. It’s some- provide shelter and how we do it, thing which isn’t talked about enough, On July 5, 1994, an entrepreneur time offering web hosting to other I’m talking about the WHY we have yet plenty of assumptions are made named Jeff Bezos started a new on- companies. Amazon had built such an been providing shelter and services about why people access food banks or line store which specialized in selling extensive global network of datacen- to Charlotte County for over 35 years. appear to be unable to ‘manage’ their books. Twenty-fi ve-years later, the be- ters that they could provide hosting It is because ‘No One Deserves To Be fi nances. hemoth that became Amazon is now services that nobody else could match. Abused’ and we are working hard in Sexual abuse is the one which is predicted to have yearly revenue of Amazon Web Services is now a $25.66 so many ways both as an independent most uncomfortable to talk about, but around $234 trillion. It recently be- billion per year operation. charity and with others in our com- it’s the one we should be talking about came the second company to have a In February 2002 Amazon Prime munity to end abuse forever. more so that the victims of this type trillion dollar market value (Apple made its debut, a subscription service So, what is abuse? Abuse is when of abuse don’t feel ashamed and are was the fi rst to reach this milestone) offering free two-day shipping for a $79 one person deliberately hurts or more willing to disclose it happened. and now accounts for 7.7 per cent of all yearly fee. The service now includes a treats another person badly. The Remember that “Only Yes means Yes” US retail. streaming TV service that rivals Net- main purpose of abuse, is to control and if you are in an intimate relation- It started in his garage (as most fl ix for content. If you buy regularly the behaviour of another person. So, ship that is new or one that’s years old early tech companies seem to) when from Amazon, I can highly recom- abuse isn’t a random thing then and it there still has to be an agreement to Bezos funded the business with $10,000 mend Prime. In fact, you might want doesn’t happen by accident. However, the intimacy. of his own money. The servers hosting to consider switching from Netfl ix to those that are doing the abusing will The reality is that abuse is complex, the website used so much power that Prime. There’s lots of great content try to say it’s an accident, they didn’t multi-layered, doesn’t discriminate his wife couldn’t use her hair drier in and it would come with the advantage mean it and/or they don’t know what and rarely does an individual experi- the house for fear of blowing a fuse. of free two-day shipping. In the US and came over them. If that’s the case then ence one form at a time. Regardless, Only three years later, Amazon went some parts of Canada this even gives we’d assume that they have no control there is never an excuse which can public at $18 per share which gave it a you one day shipping, though I think over any part of their life. Well, if I ever justify abusing another human market valuation of $300 million. it’ll be a while until this reaches the throw a brick at a window, I know it’s or creature on earth. Let’s keep work- Interestingly, Amazon wasn’t the Maritimes. going to break and if I call someone ing together to end all forms of abuse original name for the company. In- The Amazon Kindle appeared in names then I know it’s going to hurt from our community. stead Bezos wanted to call the com- 2007, bringing e-books to the masses. (even if they try to pretend it didn’t We are working to start our next game pany “Cadabra”. However, lawyers Codenamed “Fiona”, this revolution- affect them). of ‘Chase The Ace’ which supports Car- warned against this as it sounded too ary device used e-ink technology that When I say a woman was abused, ol-Ann’s House our new second stage close to “cadaver”. only used battery power to change the what is the fi rst image that comes to apartment building in September 2019! In 1998 the company expanded its screen content, resulting in a long bat- mind? You aren’t alone if you pictured Enjoy your summer & watch our Face- product line to include CDs and DVDs. tery life. It made buying books from a woman with a black eye and marks book Page ‘Chase The Ace St. Stephen’ The same year saw the expansion Amazon instant and easy with wire- on her body. This tends to be the fi rst and this article for future updates or into Europe with online stores open- less downloads. image, and it’s because it is the one for further information call 466-4590. ing in Germany and the UK. Now the In 2008 they took a different ap- that we can see and comprehend. If you want to start a new beginning company is a global retailer – here’s proach to online books, with their $300 Physical abuse is portrayed every day and think we may be able to help, re- a chronological list of its worldwide million purchase of Audible – a popu- in all kinds of media and is the one member…Fundy Region Transition openings; lar audio-book company. best used in anti-violence campaigns House, Inc. offers a safe haven for 1994 United States, 1998 Germany In yet another new direction, in 2015 because it literally ‘hits home’ with women with/without children who and United Kingdom, 2000 France and they announced Alexa and the Echo people about the effects of abuse. experience abuse. Staff is available Japan, 2002 Canada, 2004 China, 2010 smart speaker. By now, Amazon has However, there are other forms of 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to offer Italy, 2011 Spain, 2012 Brazil, 2013 In- become a data company. Extensive abuse which often occur way before assistance at 466-4485. We also offer dia and Mexico, 2014 Netherlands, 2017 algorithms and analysis of shopping the physical side of it and impact outreach services for additional sup- Singapore, 2017 Australia, 2018 Turkey, habits give them an edge over the com- those who at the receiving end of it port in the community at 469-5544. 2019 United Arab Emirates. petition. The Echo speaker is another just as intensely. Emotional/psycho- Our email address is [email protected]. In 1999 Amazon launched its third data gathering device and has led to logical, sexual and fi nancial abuse com, and our website is www.Fundy- party marketplace – creating the op- some controversy over what happens have just as much impact on a person’s RegionTransitionHouse.com. We are portunity for other businesses to sell to the recorded conversations. life with Verbal Abuse overlapping all also on Facebook, check us out. Out- their products through the online This brings us to today, where Ama- of them. It’s the emotional/psycholog- reach service offers a Women’s Circle store. It proved to be a hit, with 250,000 zon is a huge company employing over ical abuse which is actually the more Support group on Wednesdays at 10:30 customers purchasing products 647,500 staff in 288.4 million square common form of abuse, across society a.m. at St. George Baptist Church and through the service during the fi rst feet. And Jeff Bezos? Well he’s not as a whole and not just when we talk Thursday at 7 p.m. at the Kirk McCall four months. done badly from it with net worth of about people who have an intimate Church. For more information call: In June of 2003, the company ven- $158 billion, making him the world’s relationship. It’s the put downs, the 469-5544. tured into another new fi eld – this richest person.

Grandparents spoil kids with screen time too

Grey Matters Brian Owens

Grandparents are known for spoiling hours either watching videos or play- ents are less confi dent in managing the for managing screen time, it doesn’t their grandchildren with privileges ing games on electronic devices during use of interactive media, like games, seem to help. Ironically, the study found their parents would never allow – too a four-hour visit. than passive video like television, per- it tended to lead to more media use. much candy, staying up late, extra tele- “Grandparents play a very signifi cant haps because they have less experience Lemish and her colleagues found that vision. Now researchers at Rutgers role in raising their grandchildren. We in dealing with games and apps. They grandparents who set simple but strict University have found that fun-loving need to educate them about the impact tend to allow more screen time when rules governing screens, such as not image extends to one of the biggest par- of media on children’s lives and on they care for children in their own before bedtime, or not during meals, enting challenges of our time: screen proper use that will benefi t the wellbe- homes versus the children’s homes. succeeded in reducing screen time. But time. ing of their grandchildren,” said Dafna They also allow more screen time when they recommend that parents also sup- The study found that grandparents Lemish, a professor of media studies at the child brings a tablet or other device ply other toys, books and games to help allow their grandchildren, while under Rutgers. Grandparents should restrict from home, as 22 per cent of grandchil- keep the children happy. their supervision, to spend about half media use by setting simple rules for dren do. Older children also spent more You’ll have to excuse me now, I’m of their time on a mobile phone, tablet, screen time when babysitting, particu- time on screens than younger ones, and writing this while visiting my parents, computer, or TV. Among grandparents larly when children bring a device from boys more than girls. Grandfathers al- and need to go pry my daughter and her of children ages two to seven who take home and expect to watch even more, lowed more interactive screen time cousins away from Grampie’s iPad. care of their grandchildren at least she said. than grandmothers. once per week, the children spent two The study found that many grandpar- When parents provide instructions 1

12 | JULY 16, 2019 CLASSIFIEDS EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

Sewells Paving is looking Town of Saint Andrews for experienced pavers, graders, rollers , skid steer operators and labourers in the Town of Saint Andrews Charlotte County area.

Employment Opportunity 171372 Email your resume to: [email protected] Water & Sewer Operator Competition TSA 2019-10 TOWN OF ST. STEPHEN Employment Opportunity The municipal office of the Town of Saint Andrews is looking to fill thefull-time position of Water & Sewer Operator. This Casual Worker position is responsible for maintaining the water/wastewater The Town of St. Stephen Works Department is seeking a dependable, co-operative individual, able to treatment facilities, performing cleaning and routine inspection work within the public, and able to work with minimal supervision. and preventative maintenance of equipment, as well as, other related water and sewer services in compliance with relevant The successful candidate must hold a valid Class 3E driver’s license. standards, legislation and regulations. A complete job description is available on the Town’s website www.town.ststephen.nb.ca or at the Town Hall at 73 Milltown Blvd., Suite 112. Preferred candidate will have a Level 2 Water and Wastewater Please submit your resume outlining your qualifications, relevant educational background, relevant Operator’s Certificate with the Province of New Brunswick (or training, work experience and (3) references to: other jurisdiction) or the willingness to acquire the certification, as well as, a minimum of 3 years’ experience working in a water Alison Estey, Human Resource and Office Manager 73 Milltown Blvd., Suite 112 and wastewater plants. St. Stephen, NB E3L 1G5 Email [email protected] For the complete job description and instructions on how or fax (506) 466-7701. to apply, please go to www.townofstandrews.ca and look Please reference Competition no. 03(A)-2019 for the employment link on the bottom of the page or email [email protected] Closing Date: July 24, 2019

The Town of St. Stephen thanks all respondents; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted. This competition closes July 19, 2019. 171689 170534

Sales & Marketing Advisor St. Croix Printing & Publishing in St. Stephen, NB Customer Service Representative The Saint Croix Courier/Courier Weekend newspapers; printing since 1865 is one of the only independent reporting voices in New Brunswick, providing a different perspective on the social, political and business developments in Advocate in Dieppe, NB Charlotte County. Come join us and be a part of our community! What we have to offer: The Courier is committed to growth in our region! To that end we are looking to expand the sales team and are • Base Salary in need of a passionate Sales & Marketing Advisor to join our new and innovative sales group. Sales & Marketing Advisors are primarily responsible for advertising sales for The Saint Croix Courier/Courier Weekend with your • Group Benefit Plan own account base which you can grow as high as you can take it. Attributes for this position would be; great • Registered Pension Plan communicator, problem solver, detailed oriented, self-starter and yet a team player, ability to manage multiple deadlines, customer service oriented, and it helps to be passionate about our community. You will also help our Advocate Printing & Publishing is the largest privately-owned printing and publishing company in Atlantic Canada. Our cus- clients meet their needs through advertising in one or more of Advocate Media’s many products and services. tomers’ success makes our business successful. The Advocate family values and understands that people really do make a difference.

St. Croix Printing and Publishing is a member of the Advocate Media Inc. family, owned by Advocate Printing & We are looking for a highly motivated, results driven, indispensable customer service representative who will support our Publishing, located in Pictou, Nova Scotia, the largest privately-owned printing and publishing company in Atlantic fast-paced award-winning print and production teams. The successful candidate will maximize Print and Production solu- Canada. Committed to growth, continuous improvement and exceptional customer value, Advocate understands tions to meet the needs of customers while maintaining and enhancing Indispensable Customer Service. Working within a that people really do make a difference. professional team environment you will collaborate with Sales Representatives, Pre-media and other internal departments. Job Responsibilities Come join us and be a part of our community! What we have to offer: • Support delivery of all customer products from sales through to delivery of finished products. • Base Salary • Maintain and comply with all inter-department processes and procedures as required. • Commission • Accurately complete sales docket instructions and enter information to pre-media department. • Ensure timely and accurate client file specifications are processed through pre-media. • Group Benefit Plan • Prepare and process order updates per customer changes. • Registered Pension Plan • Ensure accurate distribution lists are received and processed through distribution on-time. • Manage issues pertaining to the client orders that may arise from bindery, pre-press and other departments. Qualifications and Requirements • Maintain accurate and up-to-date communication with customers regarding production job status. • Maintain accurate and effective communication with Shipping and Receiving to ensure deliveries are met. • Excellent communication, negotiation, problem-solving and presentation skills. • Prepare sales docket orders to billing stage and forward to accounting. • Familiar with the local business climate. • Adhere to job procedures and policies ensuring customer reports, schedules and program deadlines are met. • Good judgment, organizational and negotiation skills. • Attend and actively participate in customer service and production meetings. • Good multi-tasking and priority management skills. • Perform other general duties as required. • Microsoft office skills and ability to work with sales tracking software. The successful candidate will possess: • Able to identify and contact clients with control for advertising budgets. • 2 to 3 years customer service experience ideally within commercial print, we are willing to train a go-getting • Must be a detail-oriented self-starter with the ability to work independently. career oriented individual. • Committed to positive business results. • Very good experience working with MS Suite of office products. • Creative thinker with goal-oriented attitude to achieve targets. • Post-Secondary education and/or equivalent working experience are required. • Very analytical and able to identify and problem solve. • Prior account management experience being responsible for budget and sales targets. • Strong organizational and communication skills. • Entrepreneurial by nature, self-motivated and strong ability to work independently. • Excellent attention to detail. • An enthusiastic and positive approach to consultative selling. • Very good interpersonal skills. • Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle. • Able to work independently as well as part of the team. • A university degree or equivalent working experience. • Excellent time management and customer service planning and execution skills. • Bilingualism would be an asset Interested applicants email your resume to: [email protected] Send your resume in confidence to: [email protected] 171637 171638 2

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Call 466-1651. not received for the above property at the public auction, the property may be Four 17” aluminium rims and withdrawn from the public auction and center caps (with tires) from will be sold by private contract without a GMC Terrain SUV - like new further notice. - asking $500. Call 466-2831. DATED June 21, 2019 by CIBC Mortgages Inc., through its solicitor Taylor MacLellan Cochrane, per Plamen health P. Petkov, 50 Cornwallis Street, Kentville, NS B4N 2E4, Ph: (902)678-6156, Fax: GET UP TO $50,000 from the (902)678-6010 Government of Canada. Do you or someone you know 170793 have any of these Conditions? ADHD, Anxiety, Arthritis, Asthma, Cancer, COPD, Depression, Diabetes, Difficulty Walking, Fibromyalgia, Irritable Bowels, Overweight, Trouble Dressing...and hundreds more. ALL Ages & Medical Conditions Qualify. Have a employment wanted child under 18, instantly receive more money. 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Call 466-1651. bath, maybe can no longer Painter wanted in St. George area to paint exterior of a Lawn roller for lawn tractor, get into their own tub? Call Mike 780-282-1155 house - can start immedi- $60. Call 466-1651. ately. Call 755-3933 or 754- to leave a message. 6511. 171092 Left-handed golf clubs, $40. Fundy Nursing Home Call 466-6346. is offering this service. McCullough Pro Mac 10-10 chainsaw, older model, $25. Call 466-1651. Please contact Sabrina Lord, DON Moving Sale: bookcase, dresser, 2 large baby cra- at 456-4205 if you ARE YOU PASSIONATE ABOUT LOCAL HEALTH CARE? dles, dishes, knick-knacks, etc. Call Calais (207)454- 2305 would like information DO YOU WANT TO ENHANCE PATIENT CARE AND COMFORT? to view. or to schedule a bath. If you answered “YES” to these questions, then you may be just who we are looking for! The Town of St. Stephen is seeking two (2) Wooden garage door, 7’ x 9’ individuals to serve on the Board of Trustees of The Charlotte County Hospital Foundation Inc. complete with windows. $60. 171639 Call 466-1651. In joining the Board, you will form part of a diverse team dedicated to enhancing patient care for all residents of Charlotte County. The Foundation specifically focuses on areas such as: • Leading edge technology • Continuing Education • Scholarships • Equipment needs; and Staff Appreciation Are you ready to make a difference in our local health care services? If you are, please provide an indication of your interest, as well as Friday & Saturday, July 19 & 20 a brief description as to why you would be ideal for this role to: Garage Sale - 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. - weather permitting - 48 McGeachy Lane, St. Stephen. Town of St. Stephen Friday & Saturday, July 26 & 27 Suite 112, 73 Milltown Blvd., St. Stephen, NB E3L 1G5 YARD SALE - At 249 Valley Rd., St. Stephen, from 8 a.m. - 2 p.m. Weather permitting. E-mail: [email protected] FREE POSTERS! Just bring your Yard Sale or Garage Sale ad to the Courier Office Deadline for submissions: Friday, August 2, 2019 (Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.) and receive two FREE Yard Sale posters to promote the For more information on the Charlotte County Hospital Foundation visit: http://cchfcares.ca/ 171022 time and location of your sale. Posters can be picked up at 47 Milltown Blvd., St. Stephen, when your ad copy is dropped off. (We ask that you dispose of posters when your sale is over.) Just call 466-3220 or email [email protected] to place yours! Your household yard sales will run free in The Saint Croix Courier and Courier Weekend. 3

14 | JULY 16, 2019 CLASSIFIEDS SERVICES OFFERED COMMUNITY EVENTS CARD OF MEMORIAMS Tuesday, July 16 - Interested THANKS ASHLEY - In loving memory WHITE - In memory of in a Book Club? - We are read- of Bruce David Ashley, who daughter, Wanda Avis Fundy Nursing ing “Educated” by Tara FAHEY - I would like to left us so suddenly on July White, July 19, 1973 and Westover, 6:30 p.m., At Puny thank everyone who helped 19, 1983 at the age of sev- wife, Avis Irene White, Oct. Home is offering Human!, 60 Union St., St. in making my 90th birth- enteen. 2, 2010. Stephen. Contact Lian Goodall day special, by providing Forever remembered, We are not always ready, - [email protected], 506- food, gifts, cards, flowers No matter the years; For the things that FREE 813-7869. and also with the set-up Loved beyond telling, God has BLOOD and clean-up of the hall. Missed beyond tears. planned, Wednesday, July 17 - St. I am so very greatful for all Forever and always, They are sometimes PRESSURE Croix Public Library pre- my family and friends. Mom unexpected sents “Rocket Day 2019!” - Lillian Fahey And we do CHECKS, AS Help Apollo 11 celebrate 50 not understand. years! At Gidden’s Memorial But always, there’s WELL AS BLOOD Airport, St. Stephen, starting CURRAN - The family of the a purpose, at 2 p.m. Make your own bot- late Howard “Wesley” Which as yet we SUGAR CHECKS tle rocket (easy instructions Curran of Elmsville would may not see. on Facebook page). Cake, like to extend their sincere It’s locked away music, launching of bottle gratitude and appreciation from vision, EVERY THURSDAY rockets, Brilliant Labs will to S.O. Mehan & Sons for But God’s love have a model rocket on dis- their professionalism and provides the key. play, Oak Bay Fire Dept. All kindness during this dif- Always loved & remem- FROM 10 A.M.-2 P.M. ages welcome. ficult time. Special thanks bered by, to David Bone who pro- Husband, Everett Thursday, July 18 - Writers’ vided compassion and com- Owen & Doreen No appointment necessary. & Poets’ Circle - At 6:30 fort. Clayton, Ben & Nancy p.m., Puny Human!, 60 Union The family also extends a Steven & Shelley Just drop in. Street, St. Stephen, (506)813- thank you to the staff of & their families 171640 7869. Lincourt Manor for providing care to our husband, MACFARLANE - In loving To Sunday, July 21 - Art for father and grandfather over MEETINGS MEETINGS the course of his eleven memory of Gerald Visual Thinking - Collections MacFarlane (Peabody) in Context - At the Tides month stay. AL ANON meets every TOPS - St. Andrews Chapter A special thank you is (Hawkeye), who passed - Weight Loss Support - Meets Institute & Museum of Art, 43 away on July 21, 2014. Tuesday night at 6:30 p.m. Water St., Eastport, ME. extended to Mel Young and Cdn. (5:30 p.m. US) at St. every Thursday, 5:30 p.m., at Fundy Contractors in Bethel From, Anglican Parish Hall, 75 King Summer hours: Tues. - Sun. - Your Family Stephen’s Church, 407 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. US. for allowing us to give our Milltown Blvd., St. Stephen. St., St. Andrews. “Trucker” a final farewell in Please use back side entrance Did you know the St. Croix Sunday, July 21 – St. Andrews style. As well, a sincere of middle building. Public Library is providing Film Society presents ‘Stan thank you is extended to Serenity AA Group - Meets opportunities for you to prac- and Ollie’ - (Comedy/ John Belliveau who helped Church every Wednesday evening at 8 tice your French this summer? Biography, UK/USA, 98 min., grandpa to be “on the road p.m., at the Anglican church The Library, 11 King St., St. 2018, rated PG). The true again” one last time. entrance off Armstrong Stephen, is offering French story of Hollywood’s greatest Our sincere gratitude is Events Street, St. Stephen. children’s programs in part- comedy double act, Laurel extended to the pallbear- nership with the Canadian and Hardy, is brought to the ers: John Belliveau, John Kirk-McColl United Church - St. Croix Branch #9 Ladies Anglican Parish of Parents for French - St. big screen for the first time. Woods, Leo Morehouse, Campobello - Service each 70 King St., St. Stephen - Auxiliary - Royal Canadian Stephen Chapter. Check out Starring Steve Coogan and Teddy Wright, John Regular Sunday services at 11 Legion, St. Croix Branch #9 Sunday: 11 a.m. - St. Anne’s our Facebook page for more John C. Reilly. At W.C. O’Neill Greenlaw and Brian Church, Welshpool a.m. Junior Ladies Auxiliary meet information. Arena Theatre, St. Andrews, Greenlaw. on the first Monday of each 7:30 p.m. Free admission. And lastly, we would like to Anglican Parish of St. Rolling Dam United Church - month, except for July, August COMMUNITY EVENTS Info call 529-4982 or 529- thank all who sent cards, Andrews - Ven. John Services held every second & holidays. December through 3629, www.facebook.com/ memorials, made food Matheson, 77 King St., St. and fourth Sunday at 10 a.m. March meetings start at 6:30 Summer Reading Club is standrewsfilmsociety (including those who pro- Andrews, 529-8662 - Weekly until the end of June. p.m., April through November Back! Children are invited to vided a lovely reception) Sunday services: 8 a.m. and St. Andrews Baptist Church at 7 p.m., at the St. Stephen join us at the St. Croix Public Monday, July 29 to Thursday, and prayers. It was all very 11 a.m. Wednesday: Holy - 115 King Street, St. Andrews, Legion hall. New members Library, 11 King St., St. Aug. 1 - Camp on the Road at much appreciated. Communion 10 a.m. NB E5B 1X8 - Sunday morning welcome. Stephen, for FUN & FREE Christ Church - At Christ Sincerely, Rose, Wesley Weekdays: Morning Prayer 9 services at 11 a.m. All wel- activities through the summer, Church, Prince William St., St. (Bimbo), Kathy, Eldon a.m. and Evening Prayer 4 come. St. Croix Branch #9 Legion - including art, story time, Stephen. Camp Medley coun- (Beaver) and families. p.m.; St. John the Baptist St. Croix Branch #9, Royal sellors providing a free 4-day Chapel of Ease, 4691 Rte. St. George Baptist Church - STEAM programmed with 25 Main St., St. George, NB Canadian Legion, meets every Brilliant Labs and more! camping experience for chil- 127, Chamcook, Sunday ser- second Monday of the month dren ages 5 - 12 from 9 a.m. vices at 9:30 a.m. (506)755-6403, Pastor Jason Registration for the Club is Hooper - Sunday morning at 7 p.m. (except for July, now open and activities begin - 3 p.m. daily. Snacks & sup- MEMORIAMS August & holidays). Anglican Parish of St. David worship at 10:30 a.m.; Wednesday, June 26 - for plies provided, bring own & St. Patrick - Ven. John lunch. Pre-register - call Children’s church & nursery more info check out the Matheson, 529-8662 - Service available. library’s Facebook page. Darlyne 466-4377 or Rectory each Sunday: 9:30 a.m. - St. 466-1717. David’s Church, Bay Road. St. John the Baptist Chapel of Ease - Ven. John Matheson, Harbour Authority of Monday, Aug. 12 - Speaker Anglican Parish of St. Hwy 127, Chamcook - Weekly Series: Bad Things Don’t Stephen - Summer Hours - Sunday services at 9:30 a.m. Have to Happen to Old month of July - St. Peter’s BLACKS & BEAVER Buildings - At 7 p.m., Church, Sundays 10 a.m.; Union Street Atlantic Baptist Charlotte County Museum, month of August - Christ Church - 28 Main St., St. HARBOUR 443 Milltown Blvd., St. Church, Sundays 10 a.m. Sephen, 466-3777 (Corner Stephen. Speaker Tom Main & Union), Associate Blacks Harbour Wesleyan Pastor Carlos Concepcion, NOTICE TO ALL Morrison, P.Eng., Ph.D., CAHP, Church - 676 Main Street, principal engineer of Heritage McINTYRE - In loving mem- 927-0088 - Weekly worship & ory of Mary Elizabeth Pastor John Symonds. Regular Sunday school, 10:30 a.m. Standing Inc., speaking on Sunday service at 10:30 a.m. USERS/MEMBERS conservation-based engineer- McIntyre, who passed away Nursery provided. Everyone ing “How Engineers Can Help one year ago on July 13, Bocabec United Church - welcome. The Annual General Meeting with Overwhelming Issues”. 2018. Student Minister, Emma United Church of Canada Refreshments & snacks to fol- Loved and remembered by, Seamone - Services Sunday at Rev. Jane Doull, 467- 1494 will be held low presentation. Her husband Vaughn, 2 p.m. No services during the - Sunday services for July: daughter Carrie (David), month of July. Returning Aug. Oak Hill United Church, July 7 SATURDAY, JULY 20, 2019 Wednesday Cribbage Night - son Michael (Kristen) & 4. & 14 - 9:30 a.m., July 21 - no at 9:00 a.m. At Royal Canadian Legion, grandchildren Kevin, Gateway Cathedral - 18 West service, July 28 - 11:30 a.m.; Queen Street West, St. Courtney (Steve) and Carli St., St. Stephen, 466- 2503, Wesley United Church, St. at the Beaver Harbour Community Hall, Stephen at 7 p.m. Please (Freddy) Pastor Gord Walsh - Sunday Andrews, July 7 & 14 - 11:30 Beaver Harbour, NB come a few minutes early for morning service, 10:30 a.m., a.m., July 21 - Celebration of registration. New players wel- Sunday school & nursery Music at 11:00 a.m.; July 28 come. Please note - no crib- Local food banks need available; Sunday evening at 9:30 a.m. All welcome. bage during July and August. All members/users your support! service, 6 p.m.; Youth Group, Upper Mills United Church - are encouraged to attend. Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. All Emma Seamone, Student welcome. 171620 Minister - Services: Sunday at 12:30 p.m. Community Calendar: Photo charge: $20.00 (digital copy preferred) - FREE Events (no admission charged) run one month as space permits. Onus is on customer to renew. Card of Thanks - $15.00 or $20.00 if over 200 words Other events: $5.00/50 words, 20c/word over In Memoriams - $15.00 + 20c/line for poetry (photo extra) Deadlines: Obituaries - $15.00/100 words, 20c/word over (photo extra) The Saint Croix Courier – Friday at 11 a.m. Engagement/Marriage/Open House/Anniversary/Birthday/Graduation - Courier Weekend – Wednesday at 10 a.m. Email calendar entries to: [email protected] or call 506-466-3220, ext. 1301. $20.00/100 words, 20c/word over (photo extra) Church Services – Will run FREE in both papers The Publisher reserves the right to edit, revise, reject or discontinue any advertisement. All claims for errors in advertising must be received by the publisher

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He was employed at (Ryan) and Christopher Front plates can be disposed of at Ganong Brothers in his Gowan; great- grandchil- younger years until he dren, Grady and Jesse attended barber school in Murphy, Alexandra and Service New Brunswick locations Moncton, NB. Upon his Lia Giddens, Alexander return to St. Stephen, he and Lila Mason; nephew, worked as an apprentice Timmy McVay; niece, Kim New Brunswick quirement to display two plates on at Embleton’s Barber Shop (McVay) Hanson (Dale); Motorists who want to dispose of vehicles weighing less than 4,500 ki- until he opened McVay’s aunt, Ruth (Smith) Poirier front licence plates can take them to lograms. Vehicles still required to dis- Barber Shop on King Street of Moncton; many cous- in St. Stephen. ins, friends, and his for- their nearest Service New Brunswick play a front plate include tractor trail- Ken is survived by his mer wife, Norma Van Centre starting Monday, July 15. ers, buses, school buses, fire trucks, loving companion, Shirley Devander of Calais, ME. “As of today, motorists can con- dump trucks and bucket trucks. McLeod of Saint John, NB; Ken was predeceased by tinue to display their front plate or Vehicle owners are encouraged to sons, Michael (Laurie) his brother Allen and his drop it off at their nearest Service use Service New Brunswick centres as McVay and Daniel wife Linda, several aunts New Brunswick location,” said Pub- the preferred method of recycling the MCVAY, Kennth B. - (Caroline) McVay, all of St. and uncles. By his request Kenneth B. McVay, 80, Stephen, NB; daughter, there will be no visitation lic Safety Minister Carl Urquhart. plates. They will also have the option passed away peacefully at Kelly Gowan and her hus- or memorial service. “By taking them there, motorists can of displaying a novelty plate where the Charlotte County band, Norman Nixon of For those who wish, dona- be assured that the plates will be dis- the front plate was located. Hospital, St Stephen, NB Harvey, NB; grandchildren, tions in Ken’s memory posed of properly.” The seasonal plate program will be on Friday, July 12, 2019 Sarah Murphy (Shawn), may be made to a charity The government recently approved repealed as of Nov. 1. The registered from cancer. He was born Justin, Alicia, Chad, of one’s choice. changes regarding front licence plates owners of vehicles with seasonal in St. Stephen, NB on Kristyn (Andrew) Giddens, Condolences may be sent November 11, 1938, son Nicole Gowan (Alex to the family online at on passenger and light commercial plates will receive details about how of the late Bernard and Mason), Michelle Smith www.mehanfuneralhome. vehicles. The change removes the re- they can replace their plates. Alice (Smith) McVay. (Nick), Crystal O’Connell ca

wife, Josephine, he will be dens, which he took great sadly missed by his daugh- pride in. He enjoyed play- ters: Carolyn (Bruce) ing the guitar and was an Jackson of Utopia NB, animal lover who tended Extra-Mural Program service Debbie (Paul) Brooks of to bring home any animal Hampton NB and Laura he could. From dogs and (Holden) Dunnett of Fort cats to horses and pheas- McMurray AB; grandchil- ants, Louis loved and wel- agreement extended dren: Amanda, Melissa, comed them all. His caring Jennifer and Jason; great- heart will always be trea- New Brunswick grandchildren: Alexis, sured by his family and number of visits made by Extra-Mural Jackson, Abigail, Declan, friends. The provincial government will con- Program professionals was below the Abel, Melanie and Daniel; Arrangements in the care tinue the service agreement with Me- baseline figure, but is stabilizing and one brother: Jack (Pauline) of the St. George Funeral davie Health Services New Brunswick will be monitored. Frost of Second Falls NB; Home (755-3533) 26 for the management of the Extra-Mural “We are pleased to see this recogni- several nieces, nephews Portage Street, St. George FROST, Louis Vernon - and cousins. In addition to NB. Resting at the funeral Program. tion of our performance,” said Rich- The passing of Louis his parents, Louis was pre- home with visiting on “We made a promise to review the ard Losier, CEO of Extra-Mural/Am- Vernon Frost of Second deceased by his brothers: Monday from 6-8 pm. The Extra-Mural Program contract and we bulance New Brunswick. “Our team Falls NB, husband of Alma Fred, Lloyd, Mort and service will be held from delivered on that promise,” said Health is delivering equitable access to home “Josephine” Frost, Everett; sisters: Edna the Second Falls Baptist Minister Ted Flemming. “Based on the care across the province. Integration occurred peacefully at the Murray, Rosie Oliver and Church on Tuesday at 2:00 initial analysis of performance to date, with Ambulance New Brunswick is al- Charlotte County Hospital, Marjorie Lee. pm with Pastor Holden St. Stephen NB on July 12, Prior to retirement, Louis Dunnett officiating, fol- we are confident to continue the service lowing for exciting developments, such 2019 with his family at his worked for Connors Bros. lowed by the interment in agreement and we will continue moni- as enhanced palliative care support and side. Born in Second Falls in Blacks Harbour. Before the church cemetery. In tor it.” more comprehensive care for patients NB on February 9, 1930, working at Connors Bros., Louis’ memory, donations The service agreement between Ex- with complex needs.” he was a son of the late he spent many years work- to a charity of the donor’s tra-Mural/Ambulance New Brunswick Since January 2018, the Department John and Jessie (Kinney) ing in the forestry indus- choice would be greatly and Medavie Health Services New of Health has been working on inte- Frost. A loving husband, try. An avid outdoorsman, appreciated by the family. father, grandfather, great- Louis enjoyed hunting, Online donations and con- Brunswick contains five indicators, grating the services of Ambulance New grandfather and brother, fishing and spending dolences may be placed at with incentives and penalties related to Brunswick, the Extra-Mural Program in addition to his loving countless hours in his gar- www.stgeorgefh.ca performance. and Tele-Care 811 to help manage pri- “Performance on all but one of these mary health-care needs. indicators has improved from the base- The Extra-Mural Program provides line taken prior to the start of the con- health-care services to New Brunswick- tract,” said Flemming. ers of all ages in their homes (personal Preliminary data shows an improve- residence, special care home or nursing ment in: referral-to-care time; emer- home). It is a publicly funded provin- gency department visits per Extra-Mu- cial program delivered by Extra-Mural/ ral Program patient; referrals from Ambulance New Brunswick Inc. The primary care providers in the com- Department of Health is responsible for munity; and patient satisfaction. The the overall direction of the program.

First wave of new air passenger rights implemented Monday

Saint John The remainder of the rights pack- Canadian air passengers became age, including cash compensation for eligible for up to $2,400 if they are long delays and cancellations, will bumped from a flight on Monday, July only come into force on December 15, 15 as new legislation took effect, but 2019. for access to the full suite of passenger “The proposed regulations will, in rights, air travellers will have to wait most cases, require travellers to file a until December. claim with an airline to receive com- The Canadian Automobile Associa- pensation,” said Gary Howard, vice tion (CAA) encourages passengers to president of communications at CAA get familiar with the new rules to en- Atlantic, “We encourage passengers to sure they are treated fairly. file a claim to ensure they receive what Starting Monday, Canadians are the new regime says they are owed.” eligible for compensation as high as If the airline does not respond to a $2,400 if they are bumped and if their passenger’s claim accordingly, trav- baggage is lost or damaged. In addi- ellers are encouraged to visit the tion, effective immediately, all com- Canadian Transportation Agency at munications – including tickets – from airpassengerprotection.ca for more an airline will have to contain clear information or to file a complaint. information on passenger rights and To read the changes in full, go to

164044 how to claim them. www. otc-cta.gc.ca 16 | July 16, 2019 News

Andrew Sutton/Courier Mullinger, gesturing madly on stage to a rapt audience of locals and the long travelled, described why he left a successful career in London to move to New Brunswick, how most of his friends thought he was mad, and how glad he is that he’s here in Canada’s best kept secret. Fair warning though, “the secret is getting out”.

Andrew Sutton/Courier James Mullinger, the adopted son of New Brunswick, thrilled the packed stands of the KIRA Ampitheatre in Saint Andrews on Saturday, July 13. Mullinger’s act riffs on New Brunswick-ism’s like our particular way of giving directions “past where the SaveEasy used to be”, while being wholly complimentary of the quality and character of NB’ers.

Andrew Sutton/Courier Ethan Ash an English singer-songwriter and musician, based out of Cambridge, England, and billed as “Ed Sheeran’s favorite musician”, opened up the show at the KIRA Amphitheatre as the golden hour descended. Ash’s unpretentious style and silky smooth voice went over very well with the packed venue.

NOTICE OF CERTIFICATION AND SETTLEMENT APPROVAL HEARING Did you experience gender or sexual orientation-based harassment or discrimination while working with the RCMP? On July 5, 2019 the Federal Court (Canada) certified a class action concerning allegations of gender and sexual orientation-based harassment and discrimination of women working or volunteering with the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (“RCMP”). The settlement provides for six levels of compensation ranging from $10,000 to $220,000. Who is Eligible for the Proposed Settlement? Women who experienced gender or sexual orientation-based harassment or discrimination while working or volunteering with the RCMP during the Class Period (September 16, 1974 to July 5, 2019).* *“Primary Class Members” means current and former living Municipal Employees, Regional District Employees, employees of non-profit organizations, volunteers, Commissionaires, Supernumerary Special Constables, consultants, contractors, public service employees, students, members of integrated policing units and persons from outside agencies and police forces who are female or publicly identify as female and who were supervised or managed by the RCMP or who worked in an RCMP controlled workplace during the Class Period, excluding individuals who are primary class members in Merlo and Davidson v. Her Majesty the Queen, Federal Court Action Number T-1685-16 and class members in Ross, Roy, and Satalic v. Her Majesty the Queen, Federal Court Action Number T-370-17 or Association des membres de la police montée du Québec inc., Gaétan Delisle, Dupuis, Paul, Lachance, Marc v. HMTQ, Quebec Superior Court Number 500-06-000820-163. The Approval Hearing and Your Rights A motion to approve the settlement is scheduled to be heard on October 17, 2019 at 9:30 am at the Federal Court, Vancouver, BC at 701 West Georgia Street. You may object to the proposed settlement on or before October 1, 2019. You may opt-out of the proposed settlement on or before September 13, 2019. For detailed information on how you can participate in the hearing, object to the settlement or opt out of the settlement, visit rcmpsettlement.ca or contact Class Counsel at the below email addresses. More Information? For complete details on the proposed settlement, the fees being sought by counsel, opting out and objecting to the settlement, visit rcmpsettlement.ca or contact Class Counsel: Klein Lawyers LLP www.callkleinlawyers.com [email protected] Higgerty Law www.higgertylaw.ca [email protected] 171554