Gesgapegiag Honours the Contribution of Native Soldiers in Both World Wars Frank Narcisse Jerome Remembered for His Remarkable Contribution

Contract 400119680 ESTABLISHED • MAY 1975 VOLUME 45 / NO 47, NOVEMBER 27, 2019 $1.50 (Tax included) Gesgapegiag honours the contribution of Native soldiers in both World Wars Frank Narcisse Jerome remembered for his remarkable contribution

Gilles Gagné on the Canadian Forces Base in Borden. Narcisse Jerome GESGAPEGIAG – Remem- remains largely forgotten. brance Day in Gesgapegiag “Things are changing included something special though, at least in Gesgape- this year. There was a presen- giag. There is an awakening of tation in the afternoon at the the military heritage. There is cenotaph honouring the con- a plan in Gesgapegiag for a tribution of Native soldiers in heritage interpretation centre both World Wars. Emphasis or museum about the contri- was put on the remarkable bution of people like Frank contribution of Frank Narcisse Narcisse Jerome, John Vicaire Jerome. and Bernard “Barney” Mr. Jerome signed up as a Condo,” says Tom Eden. member of the Canadian Ex- The project is progressing peditionary Force in June, Photos: Jerry Martin and will be located in the new 1916, and he found himself in building, adjacent to the the trenches of Europe only a Luc Martin, William Jerome and Tom Eden took part in the Remembrance church. few months later, as a member Day service in Gesgapegiag. In the meantime, Tom of the 14th Battalion, the Eden is still looking for pic- Royal Montreal Regiment. After taking part in the Narcisse Jerome received have to realize that it was 100 tures of Frank Narcisse The presentation was made fighting in such places as his first Military Medal on years ago, in a regiment based Jerome. His efforts have not at 2 p.m. by Tom Eden, from Vimy, Passchendaele and the April 26,1918 but he is one of in Westmount. It was uncom- yielded results over the years. Gaspé Remembers, a non- Canal du Nord, Frank Nar- the rare soldiers who went on mon (given the fact that he He only knows that he mar- profit organization dedicated cisse Jerome not only survived to receive the honour on three was a Native). He was a capa- ried Saint Jules’ Rose-Anna to the preservation and aware- but he emerged as “one of the separate occasions. ble soldier, constantly brave. Vézina in 1926 and that he ness of regional military his- most highly decorated soldiers “Winners of the Military Some soldiers are brave on died in Gaspé in 1934. They tory. Dozens of Gesgapegiag on the Gaspé Coast, First Na- Medal who performed subse- one occasion. In his case, it had four kids but they were people attended that ceremony tions and Canadian military quent acts of bravery were was constant,” insists Tom not living together when he and presentation. history,” says Mr. Eden. awarded a silver bar which Eden. passed away. was worn on the medal’s rib- He has been advocating for “The family was dispersed. bon. 848 Canadians have won years for a better recognition My last track of the children is Gesgapegiag the Military with Bar. Only 38 of Frank Narcisse Jerome’s 1963,” he says, adding that veteran William Canadians have been awarded Jerome shows accomplishments. In Ontario, anybody with additional infor- replicas of Frank two bars to the Military for example, Francis Pegah- mation about Frank Narcisse Narcisse Jerome's Medal, the equivalent of hav- magabow, a member of the Jerome, or pictures, or the bravery medals, ing won the award three times. Ojibway Wasauksing First whereabouts of his medals can while holding a Narcisse Jerome was one of Nations, who was the most communicate with him at staff bearing those 38 Canadians,” explains decorated for bravery in Cana- [email protected]. different carvings Mr. Eden. dian military history, has been “It is a small world. We honouring the That second bar for Frank Gesgapegiag celebrated in books and songs, never know. (…) The courage veterans. Narcisse Jerome was ap- inducted into the Indian Hall he displayed, and the leader- proved by the King on July of Fame and the Canadian ship he clearly possessed, 23, 1919. Veterans Hall of Valour. He should have left some form of “He was a sergeant. We has a building named for him legacy,” concludes Mr. Eden.

MILITARY MEDAL For bravery and devotion to duty near Avion on the nights of November 27th, 28th, 29th and 30th, 1917, wilst a member of a Lewis gun crew. Badly shaken twice by explosion of shells, this man continued at duty, assisted in repulsing two enemy raids, and later voluntarily formed one of a patrol to obtain identiﬁcations. His coolness under ﬁre was a billiant incentive to all ranks. A.F. W. 3121 d/ 5.12.19. Tom Eden’s presentation was preceded by a traditional song. Gaspé Peninsula businesses now have access to Eco-leader fund to improve environmental record and economic efficiency

Gilles Gagné Donald-Mathieu (Robichaud). He feeds his pigs and chick- CARLETON: – Management ens with our waste and he of Gaspesian businesses who sends his meat to the micro- want to improve their envi- brewery. We serve his meat at ronmental record and in- the brewery or at the bakery’s crease their economical café. Everybody finds an ad- viability now have access to a vantage to it. We cut 70 tons new fund, Eco-leader. It is fi- on our amount of waste and nanced by the Quebec gov- he sells close to his farm, in a ernment and it is endowed short-circuit mode that is with an envelope of $18.5 good for the environment,”

million for the whole explains Mr. Valade. Photo: G. Gagné G. Photo: province. The Naufrageur also sends Zaineb Oubaita, of the Centre québécois du développement durable; Amélie Saint-Laurent The fund can supply up to Samuel, of Fonds d’action québécois en développement durable; Caroline Duchesne of the some beer by-products to the 50% of the expenses linked to Gaspé Peninsula and Magdalen Islands Environment Regional Council; Dominique Cyr, of Mie véritable bakery, a parent the implementation of envi- the Fonds Eco-leader; Sébastien Valade, of the Naufrageur micro-brewery; and Sébastien Pagé, company located next door, ronmentally friendly prac- of Quebec’s Department of Economy and Innovation, were on hand for the official launch of and they are used to make tices and technologies. the regional division of Fonds Eco-leader. beer bread. Tradition The money must be used could lead to reaching the determine where they must animals. The Groin dans le Bourdages, a Saint-Siméon to hire experts since other dual benefits referred to by start so to improve their foin, pig and chicken farm in food and alcohol producer, funds can be solicited when the people spearheading the record. Our goal is to reach Miguasha is one of those also sends some vat residues the time comes to buy equip- fund, since a better knowl- 20% of Quebec’s enter- farms. to the micro-brewery and ment or build new facilities. edge of energy consumption prises,” she says. “We send our micro-brew- they are used to make a A single company, and applying ways of reduc- The Fonds d’action ery waste called drêche, strawberry beer instead of whether it is a not-for-profit ing it will better the environ- Québécois pour le développe- which is full of proteins, to being trucked to the landfill. or a for-profit business, can ment and improve the ment durable (Quebec’s Sus- obtain as much as $30,000 for profitability of the company. tainable Development Action a project aimed at improving “That is why we say that Fund), provides support to eco-responsible practices, the fund is used to acquire ex- some of the projects submit- and $50,000 for a project pertise. There are other funds ted to the Eco-leader fund. aiming for the acquisition of for capital investments,” em- In the Gaspé Peninsula, clean technologies. phasizes Dominique Cyr. the Eco-leader fund team Companies can also re- The Gaspé Peninsula and would like to reach 500 en- group in order to submit a Magdalen Islands divisions terprises over the next few common project. In those of the Eco-leader fund was years. cases, the maximum amount chosen to house the two de- The number of potential reaches $300,000 for eco-re- velopment agents. Consulting initiatives that can qualify for sponsible practice improve- Dominique Cyr in order to funding is considerable, as it Photo: N. Sergerie ments and $500,000 for the progress in an eventual appli- ranges from waste manage- acquisition of clean technol- cation for funding is free. ment to packaging reduction, Gas: Competition ogy knowledge. Amélie Saint-Laurent and encompasses water man- “It is not only a fund, as it Samuel, director of commu- agement, sustainable devel- Bureau opens file is a way to be accompanied in nications and strategic development, circular economy Nelson Sergerie a process of acquiring knowl- opment at the Fonds d’action and eco-conception. Circular GASPÉ: - The Competition Bureau has opened a file on gas edge, or information about Québécois pour le développe- economy reverts to the use prices in the Gaspé Peninsula. The mayor of Gaspé, Daniel one’s enterprise. For exam- ment durable, thinks that the for productive purposes by a Côté, says he has received correspondence to this effect from ple, a company could use the fund will make up for recur- company of things that are the federal agency. The Town of Gaspé launched the regional money to carry out an energy rent problems encountered by considered waste by another movement by adopting a resolution in September calling for an audit if its management does- business owners and manage- company. investigation at the Régie de l'énergie and the Competition Bu- n’t know where its energy ment. Sébastien Valade, of the reau in the region. consumption stands,” ex- “The obstacles are com- Naufrageur micro-brewery Since then, Gaspé has received about fifteen resolutions in plains Dominique Cyr, devel- mon; business people often and Mie veritable bakery in support of the process. opment agent for the experience a lack of time, a Carleton, sends some of the "That does not mean that it opens an investigation as such. Eco-leader fund in the Gaspé lack of expertise in environ- brewery waste, full of pro- On the other hand, it shows a certain interest in the file and that Peninsula. mental fields within their teins, to farmers who use at the base, it was admissible for an analysis, says the mayor. Such an energy audit staff and a shortage of tools to those residues to feed their Since Gaspé launched the debate, the price of gasoline has re- First winter storm hits hard mained in line with the Régie de l'énergie’s data, even sometimes being under the price suggested by the organization. Nelson Sergerie "This is a file that has received popular favor via social media. GASPÉ - The first storm of the season shattered a record of nearly 30 years. With 39 centimetres meas- Certainly it puts pressure on someone, something or entity that ured at the Gaspé airport on November 12, this mark easily beats the previous record of 9.4 centime- controls the price of gas in the Gaspé." says the mayor. tres recorded in 1991. On November 22, gasoline sold for $1.20 in Gaspé when it Despite the abundance of precipitation, it’s still not November’s largest record. “We have already should be $1.23, according to data from the Régie de l'énergie. experienced similar situations: in 2014. We received 34 centimetres on November 8 and 9. but we’ve experienced worse. In 2002 we received 60 centimetres in one day. This is something that is unusual. It's not unheard of. We have a particular record here,” says Environment Canada meteorologist Simon Legault. The trajectory of the depression that passed over the Gaspé has left a few millimetres of ice in the Bay of Chaleur and Rocher-Percé areas. The Sûreté du Québec did not record any unfortunate events during this first storm, despite reduced visibility by blowing snow. Route 132 was closed for a few hours in the afternoon because of the strong waves that projected rocks and pieces of wood on Route 132 between Gros Morne and Tourelle. Even though this storm was "hasty", the arrival of snow is three weeks behind 2018. Indeed, no less than 20 centimetres had fallen during the month of October last year. The average is four centimetres. The snow record is 113 centimetres for November, recorded in 2002.

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Kayla Gideon, 28, Listuguj, charged with aggravated assault following a violent aggression that took place in Rimouski in July, has chosen to stand trial in front of a judge and jury. Two men are also charged in this case. Maxime Lévesque, aged 21, from MacLeod’s Siding, in New Brunswick, will undergo his preliminary hearing in March 2020. Erik Pitre, 20, from Val d’Amour, New Brunswick, will undergo his preliminary hear-

Photo: G. Gagné ing in February 2020 and he has also opted for a judge and Maude Blain, Gérard Boudreau, Mark Dimock and Leonard Leblanc discuss the New Rich- jury trial. Both men are also charged with aggravated assault. mond areas that should be protected, enhanced or abandoned because of coastal erosion. The three accused have not been remanded in custody. The victim of the aggression was violently beaten and could have Four municipalities unite to develop permanent damage as a result of the aggression. approach against coastal erosion -----

Gilles Gagné tory’s stakes which allows Duthie’s Point and the railroad The defence attorney of David Berthiaume, 44, from Saint- them to implement different were considered important to Germain-de-Grantham facing charges of assault and assault NEW RICHMOND: – The adaptation measures. The Cli- protect. causing bodily harm, waived a November 20 Superior Court municipalities of New Rich- mat municipalités program al- Concern was expressed for mond, Maria, Carleton and lows municipal organizations the future of the marina, Hen- appearance at the Percé courthouse, which means that his Bonaventure are working on a to apply inspired projects that derson Beach, the Rotary Club client will not undergo a bail hearing before his January 16 joint project to develop an inte- can be duplicated, immediately Beach, the H. Leblanc bridge trial. That court appearance was scheduled to respect a condi- grated plan to counter coastal reinforcing the communities and the fact that the rock ap- tion imposed by the Supreme Court of Canada in the Myers erosion. The three-year project and Quebec’s transition to- proaches leading to it act as a decision. Since David Berthiaume had been remanded in cus- will identify an action plan wards a low carbon economy,” dam when the Little Cascape- tody for more than 90 days, the Superior Court had to meet adapted to the territory between written in a press release Envi- dia River’s water level in- with him in order to check if he wanted a bail hearing before the towns of Carleton and ronment Minister Benoit creases. the trial. Bonaventure. Charette. One important aspect of the Climate change taking the Marie-Ève Proulx, the min- project is that the identification The incident that led to the laying of charges against David form of global warming is ac- ister responsible for the Gaspé of those coastal areas will even- Berthiaume took place on August 4 at the Pit Caribou Pub in celerating coastal erosion. In Peninsula, wrote in the same tually lead to an application for order to face that reality, those press release that “the impact of the funding of protective works. Percé. Mylène Bossé-Moreau is the alleged victim. She suf- municipalities have launched a climate change is already Jean-Sébastien Bourque, fered from injuries that required her hospitalization in Chan- project worth $510,000 and heavy in consequences for the New Richmond’s director of dler. The 38-year-old woman, also from Saint-Germain- they are receiving $381,343 environment, on the economy, town planning, points out that de-Grantham, near Drummondville, recently entered a plea of from Quebec government’s and on the health and safety of the $510,000 project will be guilty on a charge of assault against a third person, Joanie Fonds vert, Climat municipal- the Bay of Chaleur population. very useful for the future. Scraire. A love triangle appears to be the element that trig- ités Phase 2. In that context of climate “Where will we go if the gered the incident. Mylène Bossé-Moreau assaulted Joanie The goal is to develop change, the adaptative manage- government arrives tomorrow Scraire when she saw her with David Berthiaume in the bar. measures adapted to climate ment imposes itself to the morning with a budget of $20 The incident took place at 3:45 a.m. David Berthiaume has a change and create an action coastal municipalities as an ef- million for Maria, Bonaven- relatively heavy criminal record. plan, a guide identifying good ficient approach to prioritize. In ture, New Richmond and Car- practices, informative tips and this project, the commitment of leton? We will be ready intervention ideas specific to local players, their leadership tomorrow if there is money the areas targeted for protec- and the quality of the proposed available and as long as there tion. collaborative steps is a guaran- will be money left. We will The Town of New Rich- tee of success.” know where to go,” he says. mond is acting as the project The municipalities are ac- Those attending the meeting VILLAGE Real Estate Agency coordinator. Its mayor, Éric companied in that path by were also asked to identify Dubé, emphasizes that the proj- CIRADD, the Centre d’initia- some sectors that should be fur- Suzanne Landry ect will enable the citizens and tion à la recherche et d’aide au ther developed. They pin- CERTIFIED REAL ESTATE BROKER AEO the elected officials to antici- développement durable and the pointed the small island next to 418-752-0792 pate the repercussions of cli- Comité ZIP Gaspésie. Taylor’s Point, Duthie’s Point, [email protected] www.suzannelandry.ca mate change and improve town The Town of New Rich- the access to Burton beach, the planning. mond held a first consultation building of cottages east of that Friendly bilingual service “Nobody can ignore the im- meeting for the population on beach, the construction of small from Matapedia to Port Daniel pact of climate change in our November 5 and approxi- suspended bridges over the Lit- 19 years experience daily life. Here, we make con- mately 20 citizens attended the tle Cascapedia River to replace stant efforts to contribute to the meeting. The climate change the ones that were removed just planet’s health with our means. information was presented by south of Highway 132 and PUBLIC NOTICE This time around, thanks to the Line Bourdages of CIRADD Henderson beach as areas that vision of the municipalities and Chantal Molloy of the deserve development. working together, we are in- Comité ZIP Gaspésie. ZIP When asked a question NOTICE is hereby given that at a special meeting that will be vesting a bit more than half-a- stands for Zone d’intervention about population displacement held at the Town Hall on Monday, December 16, 2019, at 7 p.m., the Town Council will adopt its 2020 budget and its triennial pro- million dollars jointly,” says prioritaire and that organiza- by Chantal Molloy, New Rich- gram of fixed assets. Mayor Dubé. tion is working on the identifi- mond Mayor Éric Dubé re- “The municipalities are cation of priority zones of sponded: “In some sectors All taxpayers are invited to attend and during this meeting, a quite affected by climate intervention. where the population is less question period will be held for the taxpayers present and will change but they are also in a The public was asked to densified, it could be the solu- only concern the budget. good position to move. They identify areas that must be pro- tion. We will have to follow the have an impact on many sec- tected. The downtown sector, (new) rules. There will be some GIVEN at Gaspé, December 4, 2019. tors characterized by high the cemeteries, Taylor’s Point, funding though. Ottawa an- emissions of greenhouse gases the Grand Cascapedia River nounced a pot (for climate Isabelle Vézina, and on local populations. They bridge, the wharf, the New change adaptation) of $2 bil- Director of legal services and town clerk are well aware of their terri- Richmond West houses, lion.” Page 3, November 27, 2019 - Spec issue is old news but it left a sour taste in the the United States. She accomplished that with ef- mouth’s of Quebecers who rightfully feel that such ficiency, subtlety and calm. Commentary an important case would have been analyzed Her next mission might not be easier, dealing Gilles Gagné much quicker for a company based in Ontario. with Albertan premier Jason Kenney and his The Trudeau regime also erred in refusing to Saskatchewan colleague Scott Moe. impose a tax on Netflix in 2017, while other tele- It is clear that those two provinces will also be vision program producers have to pay taxes to the the focus of the new federal government, even if federal government. That decision had a greater chances of landing any support represent a long impact in Quebec since Quebecers are more loyal shot, and will remain so for a long time, given the Justin Trudeau is to their shows than other Canadians. So any well-spread acrimony of the population towards threat to their television consumption habits for Ottawa. trying to make up for the benefits of the Web giants is like scoring in its Jason Kenney might help the federal govern- own goal for a political party in power. ment against his will here. Lately, he has gone too bad decisions Justin Trudeau’s campaign also got off to a far in denouncing the lack of support his province The nomination of the new federal cabinet by false start in Quebec when The Strumbellas’ elec- has received in landing more pipelines and in ex- Justin Trudeau and his political entourage is an toral song was ill-translated using Google. Such panding the existing ones. If he keeps acting like admission that the prime minister was not prop- a thing would never have occurred had the Liberal that, he will only isolate Alberta more than it al- erly connected to some of the country’s realities Party submitted that song to anybody with a bit of ready is and he will lose some support accord- during his first term in power. The realities of Que- connection to the Quebec reality, despite the fact ingly. bec, Alberta and Saskatchewan come to mind in the Strumbellas are a great band. Alberta will have to admit at one point, verbally that regard. So those factors explain in part why Quebec or through moves, that part of their deficit problem That is an understatement in fact. When the has ten ministers now, and people with added re- was and still is caused by a failure to impose a Liberal Party won a landslide in 2015 election, sponsibilities. After refusing to appoint a so-called provincial sales tax. There would be no deficit if most political analysts agreed that the Trudeau Quebec lieutenant in 2015, Mr. Trudeau named such a tax existed. It would also leave less money regime would be there for a long time, certainly Pablo Rodriguez to take care of Quebec issues for Alberta’s contribution to equalization payments two terms, without much of an effort to be re- this time around. Four years ago, the prime min- to some of Canada’s other provinces, including elected this year. ister remarked that Quebec didn’t need a lieu- Quebec. Well, Justin Trudeau almost lost on October 21 tenant since they had a general, him. Alberta has also failed over the last decades in because he failed to recognize the proper way to Hopefully, Mr. Rodriguez will be able to influ- diversifying its economy with the money made deal with certain situations. He failed in dealing ence Justin Trudeau regularly because the prime with oil and gas. The example of Norway stands with most Quebec issues because he was not minister is still surrounded by a strong Ontarian out in that regard. Over the last decades, that well connected to that province’s reality. contingent in his bunker. Mr. Rodriguez will also Scandinavian country has accumulated $1,400 He is not the only person to have failed in as- have to respond to the Bloc Québécois, rejuve- billion dollars in a trust fund now used to diversify sessing Quebec’s needs but because he is prime nated no doubt by the Liberal Party’s poor record its economy, so that it doesn’t depend so much minister, he must carry the responsibility of that in Quebec stakes over the last four years. He will on oil production from the North Sea. In Alberta, failure. The fact is that Justin Trudeau’s immediate be a busy man, considering a minority govern- the trust fund is only endowed with $18 billion and entourage is manned by Ontario people and they ment is always in some kind of electoral mode. it cannot be blamed on equalization payments. obviously miss out acknowledging important Que- The importance given to domestic issues is Since the federal election, even Ontario pre- bec issues. also quite visible in the fact that Justin Trudeau mier Doug Ford has talked about re-establishing It took the Liberal government a year before appointed Chrystia Freeland to run Intergovern- links with the federal government, despite Justin dealing with the Bombardier issue regarding the mental Affairs. Ms. Freeland was the true star of Trudeau’s stern position on maintaining a carbon relevance, or not, of supporting the aircraft man- the last term, constantly dealing with Donald tax. Mr. Ford’s tone has changed significantly ufacturer in the development of the C-Series. That Trump’s team and sudden decision changes in since the electoral campaign. He has understood that if he wants to stand a chance at re-election, he must adopt a moderate tone. To send a It will be Chrystia Freeland’s mission to recon- Letter to the editor nect with Jason Kenney and Scott Moe. Her mis- THEGASPESPEC.COM sion has now switched to strengthening Canadian unity. It will represent quite a challenge, given the conflicting interests found in such a large country.

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Page 4, November 27, 2019 - Spec Gaspe County Women’s Institute celebrates 80 years

Rhonda Stewart GASPÉ: - The Gaspe County Women’s Institute Annual Fair was held on Saturday, Sep- tember 7 at the York River Community Hall and was hosted by the York WI Branch. This year there was once again a great display of talent by the WI members and the public exhibitors. While there were two fewer exhibitors this year, the total number of exhibits increased from 256 to The Gaspe County WI also has an important reason to celebrate 280 and every category on the this year. In 2019, the Gaspe County WI and the York WI branch fair program had at least one are celebrating their 80th Anniversary. The members celebrated entry. The WI members have with a cake at their 80th Annual Meeting that was held in March made several changes to the and they went out to supper in June. It is not everyday that a Fair Program in recent years community organization gets to celebrate such a milestone. in order to include more items While the number of members have decreased in recent years, that are popular with the ex- the organization remains active in the community. There are now hibitors. The members are only two remaining branches in the area (Dartmouth River and The WI is accepting new members, so if you are interested in also very happy to see that the York) but both groups continue to do important work and make a joining an organization that has local, provincial, national and public exhibitors continue to difference in their community. international connections, then the WI could be for you. The be very active participants. local branches which meet monthly would be more than happy Wanda Stewart was also available, and I am sure many to have you at their next meeting. For more information you The winners at awarded the Certificate for the have already started working can check the Gaspe County Facebook Page, the Quebec this year’s fair were: Most Entries with 39 and the on their exhibits for next year. Women’s Institute website (https://sites.google.com /site/que- Certificate for the Most Prizes There really is something for Sewing & Embroidery becwi/home) or contact any local WI member. with a total of 37. Elaine Scott everyone on the program. Elaine Patterson was awarded the Girard Prize Whether you like to cook, take Knitting & Crochet for the most first prizes with a photos, crochet, garden; you Ruth Armstrong total of 9. The York branch will find something for you. Assorted won the prizes for the Branch If you are interested in being a Wanda Stewart Effort, the branch with the public exhibitor, you can Cooking most prizes and the branch check out the Gaspe County Wanda Stewart with the highest average num- WI facebook page or contact Grain inspector trainee Flowers ber of entries per member. Rhonda Stewart at rhon- Baie-Comeau, Quebec Bonita Annett After the prizes were awarded [email protected] to obtain a Literature a delicious salad supper was copy of the 2020 fair program. served. The registration fee is $15 and Darlene Williams Salary: $46,233 to $65,279 The Annual WI Fair is a the 2020 fair will be held on Vegetables highlight for the WI members September 12, 2020. It will be The Canadian Grain Commission seeks Doreen Saja and the public as well. The hosted by the Dartmouth candidates for Grain Inspector Trainee 2020 Fair program is now River branch. positions at its Baie-Comeau service centre. Successful candidates will take part in a 4-year development program to qualify as grain inspectors.

Job duties include:

• Taking part in on-the-job training and a working practicum • Working in an industrial environment • Sampling, inspecting and grading grain • Maintaining records and compiling reports

Apply by December 31, 2019. A complete description of the Grain Inspector Trainee position and how to apply is available on www.jobs.gc.ca.

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NEW RICHMOND: – The Canadian National Railway strike that was called during the wee hours of November 19 by the Teamsters Union has affected the traffic on the line op- erated by the Gaspésie Railway Society. The situation has wors- Tel.: 418-368-0288 ened as days go by. 28 St-Patrick, Douglastown, Quebec Initially traffic between Email: [email protected] Mont-Joli and Rivière-du-Loup Business & ProfessionalDOUGLASTOWN.NET Directory wasn’t affected much by the strike, however, because of the fact that most products trans- AN APPROACH THAT PAYS! ported by train on the Gaspe- sian line have to be delivered to Ontario and to the United Traffic was reduced in the Gaspé Peninsula between Matape- States. Some operations are dia and New Richmond because of the CN strike.

Photo: G. Gagné G. Photo: ASSOCIATES now being significantly affected. lineups, long hours, up to 12- The union and CN are still ALPHONSE BERNARD, FCPA, FCA “Here, only the woodchip hour days, and the unpre- CLAUDE BERNARD, CPA, CA negotiating during the strike, HÉLÈNE LAGACÉ, BAA traffic is not affected by the dictability of when they are which convinced Federal Min- strike because the Mont-Joli going to be called for service. It ister of Transport Marc Gar- alphonsebernard.ca workers are not part of the same is essentially a safety matter, neau that a special bill was CARLETONSURMER union,” points out Luc they say. The workers are not unnecessary for the moment. 4183647471 BusinessLévesque, director& generalProfessional of advocating for an increased The strike nevertheless is caus-DirectoryCPA the Gaspésie Railway Society. pay. The union gave the 72- ing near-crisis issues all across That woodchip traffic continues hour strike notice before the the country four days after its to be transported between the picket lines were put up. beginning. Temrex sawmill in Nouvelle and the White Birch newsprint mill in Rivière-du-Loup, however, the lumber cars loaded at Temrex are usually bound for Ontario and the United States and they are not going beyond ASSET-BASED 3PL Rivière-du-Loup because of the Powered by Integrity. Driven to be Different. strike. For the first few days of the strike, they were kept in the Mont-Joli yard but on Novem- ber 21, CN Rail was no longer [email protected] shipENERGY.com | 1-866-530-9555 accepting loaded cars, except woodchip cars. The same practice was determined for the McInnis Ce- TRANSPORTATIT ON ment traffic. The empty cars SERVICE still available were loaded daily SHUTTLLE in New Richmond and Nou- velle and then delivered to Mat- Takea advantage of the RÉGÎÎM shuttle service apedia for further transporting to tr avel bet ween the V IARA RailR tr ain station in by CN to Mont-Joli, however, Campbellton and Gaspé (round trip). the loaded cars were kept east This bus service will make it easier of Matapedia, effective on No- to travel during the holiday Season! vember 21. By November 22, McInnis Cement loaded its last empty cars since additional cars were blocked west of Rivière- du-Loup. The inbound empty wind- mill blade train scheduled to be loaded November 20 in New Richmond was refused en- trance to Canada by CN at the United States interchange point. “The only traffic that is R VRESER EY YOVRESE UYO RS SUE UTHUTHR E!TLT maintained in the country (by 1 88 2442-788 5 W IW.VW A A.CLIAR CN) is the intermodal traffic,” says Luc Lévesque. ES RVICE OFFE ER D FROM DECEMBER 20, 2019 TO JANUARRYY 5TH, 2020 The CN Rail strike was A S CIVRE E O EREFF D BY THE RÉGI INTEE ICINUMR PAL DE TRE OPSNA RT G SA PÉSIE—ÎLE A-ME-LS-D ENIELEDA called by the Teamsters Canada Rail Conference because 3,200 members argue that their working conditions are affected by YYooouu ttransporransportmt mme!e! fatigue, ever-changing train Page 6, November 27, 2019 - Spec PEC named “Business of the Year” and PEC president named “Business Person of the Year”

Gilles Gagné In the “Tourism, Leisure and Culture” category, the award CARLETON: – Entreprises went to the Baie des Chaleurs PEC, a general contracting firm International Car Rally, repre- based in Bonaventure, was sented by president Mark Di- named “Business of the Year” at mock and past president Donald the 11th gala of the Bay of Leblanc. Mr. Dimock praised Chaleur Chamber of Com- the work of his board and the merce, on November 23 at the volunteers. “We have 50 volun- Carleton Convention Centre. teers and there would not be a The company also won two rally without them.” other awards - “Expansion and Market Growth” and the “Des- Other award jardins Award for Social Re- winners include: sponsibility.” Entreprises PEC’s president, Retail Business: F.L. Bélanger Upon receiving the award for the Business of the Year, long-time Entreprises Guy Cayouette, also won the & Moi. CREGIM Award for Photos: G. Gagné PEC manager François Cayouette praised the work of his employees. “Jacques-Saint-Onge Award for Environment and Climate Business Personality of the eter in the winter with 100 peo- Change: Gaspésie gourmande. Year.” ple and in the summer with Human Resources Manage- The president of the Bay of more construction projects, we ment: Cime Aventures. Young Chaleur Chamber of Com- have 150 people working for Company: Fumoir artisanal merce, Luc Leblanc, indicated us,” says Guy Cayouette. Indian Bay. Non-profit Organ- that Guy Cayouette winning Overall, 23 awards were ization: ZEC de la rivière Nou- doesn’t come as a surprise. “He presented during the gala. velle. Priorité Gaspésie: is recognized as an inspiring Two young workers, Serena AnnieMalerie. Small Business person.” He sits on many com- Aubut of Shigawake and Math- in the Service Category: Éti- mittees and is socially involved ieu Ferguson Dufour of Pointe- enne Arsenault, real estate beyond the limits of the busi- à-la-Croix received prizes for agent. Large Business in the ness sector, even helping indi- the perseverance they showed Service Category: Location viduals experiencing various during their studies. Serena’s ef- Moreau. Micro-business and problems. forts during her progression to- Self-employment: Production Minutes earlier, Luc Leblanc wards obtaining a work iMédias. CHNC Award for and the former recipient of the placement and then a job were Customer Service: Les PEC president Guy Cayouette pointed out that a com- “Business of the Year Award,” recognized. Mathieu also Menuiseries d’intérieur. pany must also play a social role in the community. Guy Desroches, had mentioned showed determination in study- Créneau d’excellence Awards that the current management of ing to become a nursing assis- “Young Personality of the Year” Peninsula and Magdalen Is- recently recognized at the Entreprises PEC had been suc- tant. to Camille Joseph of Bonaven- lands Cegep is a member. The Quebec level: E. Gagnon et cessful in perpetuating the val- The “Support for Academic ture. She is active in three com- Carleton Cegep campus is a Fils (Raymond Sheehan), Con- ues of the founder, Paul-Égide Success” award was given to panies: H. Grégoire, MD leader in distance education. ception navale FMP (Francis Cayouette. the IGA Arbour-Leblanc super- Distribution and EBG Incendie. This was recently highlighted Parisé senior and Francis Parisé Guy Cayouette simply market of Paspebiac. Owners In the “Performance and In- by the UNEVOC network of junior), and the Southern Gaspé summed up his own evolution Nancy Arbour and Steve fluence” category, the award UNESCO. UNEVOC is the vo- Professional Fishermen Group in the company by saying that Leblanc hired Serena Aubut at went to FADIO (which stands cational education branch of the (O’Neil Cloutier and Joël he started working when he was the end of her studies. for Formation à distance inter- United Nations Educational, Berthelot). Business Relief 12 and that at the end of his uni- Meanwhile, the Chamber of ordre), a distance education or- Scientific and Cultural Organi- Award: Atelier de débosselage versity studies in 1992, despite Commerce jury awarded ganization of which the Gaspé zation. Carleton. the fact that he was hired by Caisses Desjardins, he was car- rying out bookkeeping duties for PEC. He joined his brother Société Société François on a full-time basis six d’aide au développement d’aide au développement de la collectivité de la collectivité years later, in 1998. ROCHER-PERCÉ ROCHER-PERCÉ “Since, we make it grow but the company is not everything. There is also the community. We received a few days ago a letter from one of our employees, an anglophone hired two years ago. He says that we saved his life. (…) I feel a bit like an imposter here. I don’t think I deserve this award,” said Guy Cayouette. The growth of Entreprises PEC was remarkable over the Alexandre Lagacé last years, especially since ac- was hired October 15th, 2019, as a Business Advisor. He has quiring the large facility in New Roxane Berger a Bachelor’s Degree in accounting. Mr. Lagacé has seven Richmond located on the for- was hired October 15th, 2019, as a Business Advisor. She has years experience as a project manager, account director in mer linerboard mill land. The a Bachelor’s Degree in accounting. Miss Berger has six years the private sector and at Desjardins. We are happy to wel- company also acquired and in- experience in administration at Revenu Quebec and two years come him as part of our team. tegrated a road maintenance in the private sector. We are happy to welcome her as part of company based on Anticosti Is- our team. “ Canada Economic Development supports financially the CFDC.” land where 20 people work. “ Canada Economic Development supports financially the CFDC.” “We employ between 100 www.sadcrp.ca and 150 people. It is a little qui- www.sadcrp.ca Page 7, November 27, 2019- Spec Return of passenger train reiterated Reflections by VIA Rail in annual meeting report by Gilles Gagné

Diane Skinner Flowers NEW CARLISLE: – VIA Rail’s management has re- peatedly said over the last four years that the Gaspé Peninsula passenger train Things you don’t service will be restored once the line is safe for users. In a hear anymore written document issued recently and presenting the questions asked by the public Like it or not, times change. Sometimes the change is during the transporter’s an- for the better and sometimes it is not. It was a different nual general meeting, VIA world 50 years ago. Money was scarce and fun was home- Rail reiterates the statements made. Sliding down snow hills on a piece of cardboard,

made since 2016 inclusively. Photo: G. Gagné picking berries and a game of kick the can or baseball was To the questions “when so exciting. We were outside all day and arrived home just will services resume in the VIA Rail will come back with its passenger train once a date in time for meals. Teachers were revered, even feared. Gaspé?” and “will the is set for the return to Gaspé. Our food had no added chemicals. Chaleur train resume services See how many of these statements were a part of your in Gaspésie in 2020, even the second question, the for- December 2011. It was re- life as a child. Times have indeed changed. I can hear my partially?”, an executive mer president of VIA Rail, placed by a bus service. In grandmother’s voice saying many of these. replied that “the tracks on Yves Desjardins-Siciliano, fact, VIA Rail’s service be- which VIA Rail operates in had stated in October 2018 tween Matapedia and New Go out and pump a pail of water the Gaspésie region are during a visit to Rail GD in Carlisle was offered by bus for the tank on the stove. owned by the Quebec gov- New Richmond that the from the beginning of August Do you have ten cents to make a ernment. transporter was open to a to the end of September 2013 call from the phone booth? Services in the Gaspé “partial” return to the Gaspé because the former manage- Don’t cross your eyes. They will stick like that. Peninsula have been sus- Peninsula, namely to New ment of then line owner Boil some water. I’m going to defrost the freezer. pended since September 2013 Carlisle, as long as a date of Gaspésie Railway Society Our phone rings: 1 long, 2 short. due to the state of the infra- return to Gaspé is determined had given the green light to The neighbour’s is 2 long, 1 short. structure, which was deemed by Transports Québec. the spreading of a saline solu- Eat everything on your plate. unsafe for passenger trans- Mr. Desjardins-Sicilano tion as defoliant. That solu- Hang up your clothes after Sunday School. portation. stated that in addition to line tion caused damage to certain Pour the cream off the top of the milk bottle. In April 2018, the govern- safety and access to Gaspé grade crossing signals. I will be there with bells on! ment of Quebec announced (the largest market between Take a nickel from my purse and buy the beginning of repairs on Matapedia and the tip of the yourself an ice cream. the segment between Matape- region) a decent travelling Do not bring that dog in the house. dia and Caplan. Once the speed ranks among the conditions imposed by VIA Rail Dogs stay outside. work is completed and the tracks are deemed safe for for the return between Mata- Speak like that and I’ll wash your mouth out with soap. passenger transportation, VIA pedia and Gaspé. If you get in trouble at school and I find out, you Rail intends to restore serv- The VIA Rail train service will get it twice as bad at home. ices in that area.” has been suspended between It’s just rain! Go outside. You are not made of sugar. Moreover, in reference to New Carlisle and Gaspé since Darn! The typewriter keys jammed again. I forgot to wind my watch. Take this roll of film to the store to get developed. The photos should be back in a week. Nice little girls don’t do that. Boys don’t cry. Do you think money grows on trees? I’m as full as a tick. Don’t sit so close to the TV. You will ruin your eyes. That woman was vaccinated with a phonograph needle. Watch that you don’t get your hands caught in the wringer washer. Be grateful. There are children all over the world with less. If he jumped off the roof, would you? Don’t let the screen door slam on the way out! Eat your vegetables if you want to be big and strong. It does not cost a cent to be kind.

Did you nod your head when recalling some of these? If you are a younger reader, ask your parents or grand- parents about these statements. They will likely take a walk down memory lane with you and fill you in on more! Learn about the past while you can.

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Obituary In Memory Thank You We would like to thank our many friends MILLER: Ivan Lawrence REHEL: George - October 16, 1988 and neighbours for their help following our Born January 30, 1926 in Sunny Bank, Gaspé, REHEL-LEMIEUX: Ernestine - November 18, 2017 car accident in July. Your visits and delicious Quebec, and passed away September 23, 2019, in Nothing can ever take away food were much appreciated. Sherwood Park, Alberta. The love a heart holds dear. You are too numerous to mention individ- Ivan was the seventh child of ten born to Ernest Fond memories linger every day, ually but you know who you are and we thank Stillman Miller and Elma Phyllis Miller. Ivan and Vir- Remembrance keeps them near. you all sincerely for being there. ginia were married in Edmonton, Alberta, on June Forever in my heart and miss you every day. Your Phyllis & Bert Holland 30, 1970. daughter, Helena. Douglastown, Quebec He is lovingly remembered by his wife, Virginia; in-laws Doreen Long (Hal Kitchen) and Norman (Helen) Blue; as well as many nieces; nephews; other relatives and friends. Classic Ivan enjoyed life - family and friends were very important. The places he loved most were the Gaspé PHOTO Memorials and the Jasper mountain area. He was a longtime QUALITY Four Generations member of the Belvedere Golf and Country Club in of Monument Craftsmen Strathcona County and also the Royal Canadian Le- gion. His memorial service was held on October 19, When submitting a photo for HIGHEST QUALITY - BEST PRICES 2019. Cremation has taken place and he will be in- this page, please send in a terred in the Mausoleum at the Edmonton Cemetery. digital photo (.jpg) to MONUMENTS, MARKERS, CEMETERY LETTERING, [email protected]. LASER DESIGNS AND PORTRAITS

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DOUGLASTOWN: HOPE TOWN: service - 7 p.m.; Wednesday: Treatment Centre located at 85 COAST ROUND-UP Community Centre Hope Baptist Bible Study and Prayer - 7 p.m. School Street in Gesgapegiag. Tuesdays: Zumba from 7-8 Church “You Must Be Born Again.” Everyone welcome! For more p.m. $10/class. Hope Baptist Church welcomes information, call 418-759-3522. CAP-AUX-OS: November 30: Come and you. Sunday School for all ages NEW RICHMOND: Carol Service enjoy a culinary experience at 9:45 a.m. and Corporate Richmond Manor GESGAPEGIAG: November 30: The annual from India with our guest chef Worship at 11 a.m. on Sundays. Christmas Bake Sale Important Meeting Christmas carol service will be Alex Pringle. Vegetarian three- Prayer Meeting and Bible Study December 7: Richmond This is to inform the community held in the little Cap-Aux-Os course meal and alcohol sold at 7 p.m. on Wednesdays. Manor will be having a bake members of Gesgapegiag and church at 7 p.m. Come and join on the premises. Tickets avail- Young Peoples for grades 7-11 sale from 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the surrounding area that Ges- us with Bible readings, stories able online or in person. Two at 7 p.m. on Fridays. 305 Route 196 Blvd Perron O, New Rich- gapegiag Healing Lodge and carol singing followed by sittings: 5:30 p.m. or 8 p.m. 132 West, Hope Town, 418- mond. Assorted baked goods (NNADAP) hosts AA meetings hot chocolate and goodies. 752-5838. for everyone to enjoy over the and is open to everyone. If you BARACHOIS: holidays. are interested in a lifestyle free GASPÉ: Legion Branch 261 HOPE TOWN: of alcohol and substance abuse St. Paul’s Every Monday: The Royal Community Centre NEW RICHMOND: and have the desire to change, Anglican Church Canadian Legion, Branch 261, December 14: Military Whist St. Andrew’s you are invited to attend meet- November 30: The friends of will be having a money bingo beginning at 8 p.m. United Church ings every Monday at 7 p.m. St. Paul’s Anglican Church will at 7 p.m. at the Legion. 18+ November 30: You are invited be hosting their annual Fall and only. HOPETOWN: to join us in celebrating the ROTARY CLUB WINNERS Christmas Sale starting at 9 Every Thursday: Cards and Craft Sale 180th anniversary of our church The winners for the week of a.m. The sale will be held in the games from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. November 30: Craft sale at beginning at 7 p.m. We will be November 10 are: Jean- basement of St. Paul’s Church Free. For more information, the Hope Town Community hosting a salute to our history Pierre Landry, Albertine Audet, (the yellow church) at 216 Mon- contact Lloyd Roussel at 418- Centre from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. which will include a presenta- Geneviève Dupuis, Louise Di- tée Wakeham. There is some- 645-3700 or 418-645-2786. tion and fashion show featuring mock, France Savoie, Denise thing for everyone including December 7: Supper and NEW CARLISLE: church fashions and wedding Cyr, and Carol Henry. homemade baking, new and Kitchen Party. Club sandwiches Christmas Bazaar gowns through the years. The The winners for the week of nearly new items, toys, games, and Hot Chicken will be served. December 8: Christmas evening will conclude with cake, November 17 are: Olivier Thi- etc. Free refreshments will be $12 per adult and $6 for chil- Bazaar for St. Andrew’s Angli- fruit, tea and coffee. bodeau, Carol Fugère, Ida Fal- available. dren under 11 years old. Take can Church from 9 a.m. to 2 low, Anik Lamirande, Jocelyne outs from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. Sit- p.m. at the New Carlisle town CASCAPEDIA-ST-JULES: Ferguson, Diane Bourdages and GASPÉ: tings beginning at 5 p.m. Music hall. Anyone wanting a table, Royal Canadian Legion Josette Martin. Gaspé Cancer Foundation with local talent will begin after please contact Agnes at 418- Br. 172 Annual Christmas Tea the supper. 752-7192. The Royal Canadian Legion, PURCHASE YOUR December 1: The Gaspé Can- Branch 172, meets monthly ANNOUNCEMENT cer Foundation will once again BARACHOIS: NEW CARLISLE: every third Saturday at the Le- ONLINE AT be holding its annual Christmas BADC Gilker Residence gion located at 55 Gallagher St. THEGASPESPEC.COM Tea from 1:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Christmas Market Christmas Bazaar the Royal Canadian Legion in November 30: The BADC December 7: Christmas CASCAPEDIA-ST-JULES: Gaspé. Musical entertainment Christmas Market will be held Bazaar at the Gilker Residence Book Room UNITED CHURCH with Christmas songs will be at the Belle Anse School from 9 from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Every Wednesday: The book Sunday, December 1 provided during the tea. Ad- a.m. to noon. If you are inter- Everyone is welcome. Support room is now open from 1 to 4 2 p.m. Hope Town mission: Adults $8 and children ested in a table ($10), please our local artisans as well as the p.m. For more information, call under 12, $4. For more infor- contact Sandy Coombs at 418- Gilker Residence by attending Kathleen at 418-392-4896. mation, contact Beatrice Coffin 645-2874. this Christmas Bazaar. at 418-368-1566. CASCAPEDIA-ST-JULES: ANGLICAN PORT DANIEL: NEW CARLISLE: Fifty Plus YORK: Three Star Royal Canadian Legion Every Tuesday: Grocery CHURCH York River Golden Age Club December 7: Annual Christ- Bingo at 7 p.m. OF CANADA Seniors’ Club Every Wednesday: Pétanque mas gift bingo beginning at 7 Every Thursday: Dame de December 7: The York River from 7 to 9 p.m. Cost $3. Come p.m. Piques at 1 p.m. Everyone is Sunday, December 1 FADOQ Seniors’ Club will be and join the fun and learn a December 14: Christmas welcome to attend. Thank you New Carlisle hosting their annual Christmas new game! dance featuring Tammy Adams for your support. 11 a.m. Holy Eucharist Supper and Dance. 5 p.m. for December 7: Members and beginning at 8 p.m. $10 per November 29: There will be a Hope Town cocktails and supper at 6 p.m. guests Christmas party. jam session open to all musi- person. Limited tickets avail- 10 a.m. Morning Prayer Music to follow. $20 per person able. Call 418-752-6799. cians and spectators at the Shigawake with club members receiving a SHIGAWAKE: December 15: BREAKING club. Doors open at 7 p.m and $15 refund at the door. Dead- Community Centre NEWS: Santa will be at the New entertainment begins at 7:30 9 a.m. Holy Eucharist line for purchase of tickets is December 2: Christmas gift Carlisle Legion from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Free admission and can- December 3. Tickets are now bingo beginning at 7 p.m. Can- p.m. teen service on site. available at Photo Cassidy or teen available. PARISH OF GASPÉ from Elaine Coull 418-368- December 31: New Year’s NEW CARLISLE: GESGAPEGIAG: Sunday, December 1 3935, Tony Patterson 418-368- Ball beginning at 8 p.m. $12 Bible Chapel Services N.A. Meetings St. Paul’s - Gaspé 3276 or Ron Mundle 418-355 per person. Light lunch served, Sunday: Breaking of Bread for N.A. Meetings held every Tues- 9 a.m. Morning Prayer -4732. 18+, DJ (Mark Dea). 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Page 10, November 27, 2019 - Spec On the lighter side...

What is old becomes new again! Don’t throw out your old furniture, change it up and make something new...

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ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 may soon be called on to help Go ahead...play with your food Aries, even though you’re not typ- others with their own work. ically wild and crazy by nature, a AQUARIUS – Jan 21/Feb 18 more risk-taking, playful side Aquarius, if you have been run- comes out this week. Your signif- VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22 ning yourself ragged, you need icant other or friends may be Virgo, you may have heard about to pull back and look at the big- caught off guard. being in the right place at the right ger picture. Being down for the TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21 time. This is especially true when count for pushing yourself too Taurus, even if you are con- trying to make a romantic match, much can be detrimental. fronted by bad news this week, which could be a possibility soon. PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20 do not let it sideline you for too LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23 Pisces, all it takes is a few long. You are resilient and can A jolt of physical energy this week tweaks and you will have the an- bounce back quickly. could be the push you need to get swer that you have been seek- GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21 some hard work done, Libra. ing. Be patient and stay the You may decide to reveal a secret Home improvements or a project course. side of yourself, Gemini. There is at work can be the focus. a part of you that is looking for a SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22 FAMOUS BIRTHDAYS deeper level of intimacy, and you You may have too much to do NOVEMBER 24 are ready to take the next step. around the house and no idea Sarah Hyland, Actress (29) CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22 where to start, Scorpio. Do not NOVEMBER 25 Cancer, this is a good time to rest throw up your hands in frustration. Bruno Tonioli, Dancer (64) and relax. Although you might Work on one thing at a time. NOVEMBER 26 have many chores to tackle and SAGITTARIUS – Nov 23/Dec 21 Rita Ora, Singer (29) bills to pay, do what you can to Be a cheerleader this week for NOVEMBER 27 disconnect from work and wor- others who may need a boost of Bill Nye, TV Host (64) ries. positivity, Sagittarius. You are gen- NOVEMBER 28 LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23 erally great at encouraging others Trey Songz, Singer (35) Home and technology figure largely to put their best selves forward. NOVEMBER 29 this week. You may spend time CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20 Chadwick Boseman, Actor (42) rewiring a home or changing inter- Capricorn, your discipline in how NOVEMBER 30 net providers, Leo. Get the job fin- you approach your goals im- Billy Idol, Singer (64) ished promptly so you can relax. presses others. As a result, you Page 11, November 27, 2019 - Spec Black Ash “Mythology deems the ash tree an emblem of magical potency, health and prosperity.”

Diane Skinner nance. rapidly. The larvae of the Ash trees are a critically beetle bores holes in the tree This article does not have a important food source for and feeds on the inner bark. “happily ever after” ending. frogs and the leaves that fall This eventually kills the en- At one time the black ash was are a food for tadpoles. The tire tree. It is estimated that abundant in our area, how- frogs have switched to using the emerald ash borer has ever, that was until the arrival maples as a food source but killed hundreds of millions of the emerald ash borer. This sadly they are not ideal so the of ash trees in the United invasive species was first dis- survival rate for frogs is de- States and Canada. covered in North America in clining. All of nature is a giant History tells us that once 2002. Since that year the web and the disappearance of an invasive species, such as emerald ash borer has spread one species of tree can make a the emerald ash borer ar- to all areas where the black huge impact on other living rives, it is just about impos- ash tree grows. One conser- things. Other species which sible to get rid of it. The vationist predicts that 99% of have traditionally used the ash future for the black ash is the black ash trees and also tree as a source of food in- bleak. The impact has, and green, blue and white ash trees clude beetles, birds and even will have, a ripple effect on will die. mammals. Butterflies also are a number of living things. Black ash trees are native losing an important food. The future of basket mak- to the northeastern area of the The emerald ash borer was ing is not clear. To lose this United States and Canada. brought to North America indigenous legacy would be They grow in wetlands and from Asia. It has no natural tragic and not a happy ending wooded swamps. They grow predators so has spread very for the black ash. slowly and become tall and slender trees. A fully-grown tree is about 15 – 20 metres Teachers’ Guide tall with a trunk diameter of Photo: Sandi Beebe Comprehension: 60 cm. The bark has an un- 1. Describe the appearance of the black ash. usual appearance being grey Stephen Jerome instructs Mary James 2. What are some uses for the black ash? (for humans) in colour and seeming thick on how to make traditional 3. What animals are reliant on the black ash? and even scaly. It has an un- Mi'gmaq baskets from black ash. 4. How does the emerald ash borer destroy the tree? usual texture, feeling spongy. 5. How are basket weaving strips made? The leaves are feathery in ap- swamp ash and hoop ash has further prepared by being pearance. Each leaf has about been used extensively in the trimmed and cleaned. The Vocabulary: seven to eleven leaflets on it. making of baskets by indige- strips may be used to weave Define the following: invasive, potency, predator, Black ash trees grow in cold nous people. It is a unique tree chair seats. The wood may legacy climates. They grow in areas because it does not have fibers also be used to make interior Extras: termed zones two through which connect the growth finishes for furniture items Stephen Jerome, local Mi’gmaq basket maker, carries five. These trees also thrive in rings together. This is a plus such as cabinets. on the tradition which he learned from his father. He is a humid climate where the soil for basket makers. By pound- Ash wood is particularly profiled in the award-winning documentary film “My around them remains moist. ing on the wood with a mallet popular for making electric Father’s Tools.” Search the film online. After watching The black ash which is also the wood can then be peeled guitars and basses. This is be- it, write your reflections on this historical indigenous referred to as basket ash, into long strips. The strips are cause it provides good reso- skill.

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