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Andrew Sutton tion from undue harm than vertebrate mammals - whose BLACKS HARBOUR reactions to pain resemble that of humans. On October 7, the non-profi t In 2013, the American Vet- animal protection organiza- erinary Medical Association tion Compassion Over Killing published new guidelines for (COK), released a video show- the euthanasia of animals, ing animal abuses at a Cooke which included the follow- Aquaculture facility in Bing- ing statements: “Suggestions ham, Maine. that fi nfi sh responses to pain The video, which has the merely represent simple re- faces of workers blurred out, fl exes have been refuted. … shows employees of Cooke the preponderance of accu- Aquaculture slamming fi sh mulated evidence supports against the sides of tanks, the position that fi nfi sh stomping on them, killing should be accorded the same them by slamming them on considerations as terrestrial the ground, and performing vertebrates in regard to relief “trick shots” with live fi sh in from pain.” outdoor tanks. In the statement, Cooke During the nearly fi ve says that they regularly val- minute long video, workers idate their internal best can be heard talking about practices through regulatory the conditions that fi sh are compliance and voluntary raised in, how underfeeding COK photo third-party audits, and that leads them to eat the eyes of An undercover video showing abuses at a Cooke Aquaculture facility in Maine, like this still showing a worker slamming a salmon against a they “encourage employees other salmon they share a tank wall, was released by the non-pro t animal rights group “Compassion Over Killing” on Oct 7. Although the Courier reached out to Cooke to speak up when they have tank with, and how spinal de- Aquaculture locally, the company declined to comment. any questions or concerns, or formities and fungus lead to if they feel that practices are high death rates. “They get lesions from were not shown the video, until it was Cooke says they will be working with not being adhered to. the fungus, and it eats away at them,” publicly released on Monday morning. the Maine Department of Agriculture “We understand that animal health said one worker, as the video cuts to still In the statement, which was re- to review and ensure that the practices and welfare are an important piece shots of adult salmon with bleeding leased after the video was uploaded to at the facility are in compliance with of raising animals. As a company, we open lesions on their faces. YouTube, Cooke is quoted as saying, regulations. place animal welfare high in our oper- The video shows fi sh which are “Based on information received from “We are speaking with all our em- ating standards and endeavor to raise deemed to be unfi t for consumption be- the department, and after reviewing ployees, and we will institute a rigorous our animals with optimal care.” ing thrown into buckets to suffocate to the footage issued today, it appears that re-training program at our Maine facil- The Courier reached out to Cooke death. One worker says, “It really bums unacceptable fi sh handling incidents ity.” Aquaculture locally for additional com- me out killing fi sh like we do. ‘Cause have occurred at the Bingham hatch- Mike Wolf, the Director of Investiga- ment, but they declined. they just suffocate. It’s so rough. Over ery. These are not our standards and tions at Compassion Over Killing, said [email protected] the years you kinda get desensitized.” will not continue. The Cooke family has “While the aquaculture industry sells According to a statement from Glenn been raising fi sh for over 35 years and itself as a solution to the state of our Cooke, the CEO of the Cooke group of we are not happy about this.” overfi shed oceans, there’s a big catch: $1.33 +TAX companies, on September 16, company “I am disappointed and deeply sad- Millions of farmed fi sh are subjected offi cials were contacted by the Maine dened by what I saw today,” he added. to conditions at industrial aquaculture Department of Agriculture regarding “As a family company, we place animal facilities like the one we investigated, a complaint related to fi sh handling welfare high in our operating standards where we found widespread cruelty.” shown in the undercover video at the and endeavor to raise our animals with While the debate over whether or not Bingham hatchery. They met with the optimal care and consideration of best fi sh feel conscious pain has been settled department at the hatchery on Sep- practice. What we saw today is most cer- according to biologists (they most cer- tember 17 to discuss the complaint, but tainly not refl ective of these standards.” tainly do), fi sh are afforded less protec- SOUTHWEST ELECTRIC FERRO • Residential • Commercial • Industrial PORTABLE WELDING FREE ESTIMATES Call (506) 467-8433 PHONE: (506) 466-5912 [email protected]

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St. Stephen creased frequency and intensity of storm surge events, ECW photo Eastern Charlotte Waterways, in partnership with the and inland flooding. The results of the sessions will in- A proposed redesign of Southwest New Brunswick Service Commission, will be form local and regional government decision making the Saint Andrews Market hosting a series of public engagement sessions for the and policies for the future. Wharf by CBCL Limited is southwestern New Brunswick regional climate change The Southwest New Brunswick Service Commission intended to weather 100 adaptation plan. The engagement sessions will be held (SNBSC) met with Eastern Charlotte year storm events in the at multiple locations beginning on October 15 with an Waterways (ECW) and other stakeholders in May of age of climate change. event at the Garcelon Civic Center in St. Stephen. 2017 to lay pathways for what climate ECW will be hosting ECW will hold additional sessions at the Hemlock adaptation planning could like look for the whole re- climate adaptation public Knoll Landfill on October 16, the McAdam Train Station gion. information sessions in on October 17, and at the Musquash Recreational Center “The ideas from this meeting led to the regional cli- the coming weeks. on October 22, with the final session happening at the St. mate adaptation plan we have today, as well as the Build- George Legion Hall on October 23. ing for Climate Change guide produced by SNBSC staff Brunswick,” he added. All events will begin at 6 p.m. and follow an open in 2019,” said Alex The public can stay up to date on climate adaptation house format until 8 p.m. Henderson, SNBSC Planning Director. planning in the region through Eastern Charlotte Wa- These engagement events are opportunities for com- “As ECW’s regional climate adaptation planning terways social media platforms, which are available on munity members to participate in discussion about how work concludes, we will look to its results to help us the ECW website at ecw.ngo. Any inquiries can be di- southwestern New Brunswick should manage the im- in our efforts to plan more sustainable, vibrant, and rected to [email protected] pacts of climate change, which include sea level rise, in- resilient communities in the southwest region of New [email protected] Deer meat will be a valuable asset for food insecure families

Sari Green home with him. At the time, Linton said she was unable be a huge help for many families. to take the meat to distribute to food insecure families Anyone who has questions about the venison feeding St. Stephen due to the penalties that would be involved. Then, he program, or who would like to learn more about how to asked if she would be able to find a family who could use get on the list to receive the meat, can contact Linton at Energy and Resource Development is working with the meat, but again, she was unable to due to those same the Volunteer Centre. the Town of Saint Andrews and the Charlotte County penalties. “This is the first year,” said Linton. “It’s something Food Bank to provide families in need with deer meat “After the last few years, he’s been working with minis- that’s going to go on year after year, so we could have that will be donated by hunters. The cost of processing ters in the government to address the issue in Saint An- families on a waiting list. They can call me at 466-4995, or the meat will be covered by the Town of Saint Andrews, drews, as well as his passion to feed other families,” said on my cell at 466-8528.” and it will be processed by Rob Mills of Mayfield. This is Linton. “Last week, when he called me for a meeting, I Hunters who choose to donate their meat will be given a new program that is not so new to other areas, includ- was really surprised to hear that the venison program a registration permit for “0” pounds of meat, which will ing the US and Nova Scotia. is going forward. I had to come up with some families allow you to transport the carcass to be butchered. Meat Donna Linton, Coordinator at the Volunteer Centre of in Charlotte County who would be willing to accept the can be taken to Mills at 153 Route 735, Mayfield. The num- Charlotte County, Inc. said this is going to be a great help meat. He asked if I would deliver the meat to the families ber to call is 466-2046. for several area food insecure families, said she’s been with the permit, and I said absolutely. We’re excited.” [email protected] aware of this type of program for several years. Linton One of the things that Linton really loves about this said she was introduced to a venison feeding program, program is the nutritional value of the meat that will be and she found out it is offered in the United States. donated. She said this is meat that is not raised at farms, “Sportsman who love the sport of hunting but don’t so it is free of pesticides, not tenderized, etc. The animals really need, want, or have the ability to take home their have not been given any antibiotics in their feed, and the harvest, can donate it to the local butcher who is set-up meat is purely organic and healthy. with agencies such as food banks. Nova Scotia has been “There’s no chemically produced meat. It’s very or- doing a venison feeding program for a number of years ganic and healthy,” said Linton. too. There was a small effort in New Brunswick at one Linton is quite excited about this program. Not only time, when we had a deer biologist, Rod Cumberland. will hunters be able to donate meat, meat can also come He orchestrated a program where it did go to some soup from animals that are put down because they are a nui- kitchens. It was a short-lived program,” said Linton. sance in town limits. She said she is working on contact- About four years ago, Linton received a phone call ing families throughout Charlotte County who may be in from Saint Andrews Deputy Mayor Brad Henderson, need of meat for the winter, adding that receiving 25 to 30 who is an avid hunter, but didn’t want to bring the meat pounds of meat at the beginning of the winter is going to 175103

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174963 EC_EVO_BW_ENG02.indd 1 2019-09-24 12:00 PM 4 | October 8, 2019 Editorial The Cliffs of (political) Insanity

Do you remember the Cliffs of Insanity? Ring any haven’t educated yourself beyond the red and blue of party? Then by all means vote Liberal. Same goes for bells? Princess Bride fans will know immediately it all? Then friend, you aren’t educated on the issues Conservative. But unhappy with both and feeling like what I’m talking about. It’s where Vizzini takes But- at all. not voting at all? tercup to outrun Westley (they don’t know it’s West- Two months ago, yes, it looked like a two horse race. Hang on. Here we are at the Cliffs of Insanity. Just ley) because Fezzik is the only one who can climb… But today is a different animal. Here in SWNB, we can because those two parties aren’t floating your boat anyway – it’s a fictional place in an iconic movie and vote Liberal, Conservative, NDP, Green, Veteran’s Co- doesn’t mean one of the others won’t. Granted – I took that’s the long route to telling you I feel like that’s alition, or People’s Party. the “where do my values place me in regards to the where I’m standing – at the Cliffs of Insanity. And I’m struck by how many people aren’t investi- parties” quiz and I was literally in a political no-mans- This election, man. I don’t know I have ever in my gating the last four parties on that list. We are lucky in land, but it meant I really took the time to look at all life seen what can only be described as political dis- Canada to have a multi-party system at our disposal. the platforms and see with whom I am most aligned. array. The division is palpable. You need only click What that amounts to is we can, as a country, share As a result, I feel good about where I will cast my vote on any number of local politically focused Facebook the wealth as it were, and vote where we feel the most on October 21. pages if you’re the kind of person who like to hold important issues are being tackled. We are not locked into a two party system in Can- their head in their hands after five minutes of read- And just because the Liberals and Conservatives ada. We have the luxury of options beyond most other ing. have been the parties in power for, well, ever – does it Western countries. And rather than railing on about Allow posts about the Conservative party? You’re necessarily follow they need to continue to be? the “splitting the vote”, rather look at it as a more a homophobic racist. Allow posts about the Liberal This may smack of inciting some sort of political democratic dispersal of political wield and power. party? You’re a snowflake industry hater. And any unrest – but as I read over and over the dissatisfac- Multiple parties offer checks and balances and force other party? You’re on the fringes, baby. tion with those two main parties, why are people not governments into collaboration and compromise. Recently, on reading (my version of self-flagellation) expanding their horizons and investigating the other And there’s no insanity in that. one of our more prominent local political FB pages, four options? Unhappy with everyone but the Liberal Krisi Marples someone was commenting on an election topic with the confidence of a well-informed trust me I know what I’m talking about manner when the same person went on to ask if another party – no Liberal or Conser- vative but well established – even had a candidate in the Southwest New Brunswick race. Wait, what? You claim to have empirical knowledge of the topic at hand as it pertains to this election, but

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Customer Service Agent: Paulette McMorran | [email protected] Michelle Roy | [email protected] The right representatives? Office: 47 Milltown Boulevard, Editor, Brunswick Southwest, why would they not St. Stephen, New Brunswick So Andrew Scheer was first elected as a have their permanent residence in Southwest Phone: (506) 466–3220 Fax: (506) 466–9950 Member of Parliament in Canada in 2004, and New Brunswick? John Williamson has a sum- was successful in each subsequent reelection mer home in Saint Andrews. For much of the Publications mail agreement number 40020837 bid. In May 2017, Andrew Scheer became the past two years, John Williamson has not even Registration No. 10592 leader of the Conservative Party of Canada lived in the province most of the time. He has Published Tuesdays by St. Croix Printing & Publishing and Leader of the Official Opposition in the lived in Nova Scotia. For the four years that Parliament of Canada. He is currently busily John Williamson was the Member of Parlia- involved in the 2019 federal election campaign. ment for New Brunswick Southwest, he did In all this time that he has been a Member of not maintain a permanent residence in the Parliament in Canada, Andrew Scheer has riding. That was one of the reasons he was not held dual citizenship in Canada and the United relected in 2015. Not having a permanent resi- One year Two year States. In August 2019, about a month before dence in the riding, not having worked in the New Brunswick $66.15 HST Inc. $120.75 HST Inc. the federal election was officially called, An- riding, not having raised a family in the rid- Rest of Canada* $72.00 + tax of prov. $136.50 + tax of prov. drew Scheer initiated the process to renounce ing, why would an individual think they could United States $150.00 $280.00 his United States citizenship. fairly represent the citizens of the riding in Overseas (Online only) $55.00 Outside of some possible financial bene- the affairs of government? fit, why would an individual want to retain Rev. Robert Johnson * Rest of Canada must add applicable tax of their province. citizenship in one country while serving in St. Stephen, NB Seniors Discount – 10% off before tax price the government of another? And once it was clear such an individual was on the path to Mailing address: potentially becoming the elected leader of one country, why would that individual maintain P.O. Box 250, Letters to the editor must be no more than citizenship in another? It would seem prudent 500 words, and preference will be given St. Stephen, NB Andrew Scheer, at the very latest, would have to local topics. Letters reflect the opinion E3L 2X2 initiated the process to revoke his American Copyright and/or property rights subsists in all of the writer, and do not necessarily advertising and in other materials appearing in citizenship when he became leader of the Of- reflect the views of the Courier. Letters this edition of The Saint Croix Courier. Permission to ficial Opposition – over two years ago. Having may be edited for word count, language, reproduce wholly or in any form whatsoever, particularly not done so, one is left to surmise that Andrew by photographic or offset process in a publication, must liability and accuracy. The name, address, be obtained in writing from the publisher. Scheer’s commitment to being Canadian and and phone number of the writer must serving Canadians is somewhat lacking, it is be included, and submission does not not 100 per cent guarantee print. Email letters to editor@ Which leads me to ask the question, if an in- stcroixcourier.ca Postage paid at St. Stephen, NB Printed in Canada dividual wants to be the representative in the ISSN:0707–4905 Canadian Parliament for the people of New OCTOBER 8, 2019 | 5 NEWS Hopeless in Iraq Global View Gwynne Dyer

Four months of mass protests in the streets of Hong unarmed and non-violent, so the safest thing for the the school system or electricity generation or even the Kong, and thousands of injuries and arrests – but authorities to do would have been to shut the gates un- water supply. only two gunshot wounds, both very recent and nei- til they went home for the evening. And of course there are no jobs whatever left for ther life-threatening. Instead, the military and police fools in charge de- young people now coming into the work-force. Five days of mass protests in the streets of Bagh- cided to blockade a bridge leading to the Green Zone. Prime Minister Adil Abdul-Mahdi has no idea what dad, and there are already a hundred dead, most by When the protesters tried to cross, they were met with to do about the situation, because corruption in Iraq gunfi re from the various ‘security’ forces that work tear gas and rubber bullets, and then with live bullets. is not a blight on the system. It IS the system, and he for the government. It’s all the more deplorable be- Only half a dozen young men were killed that day, will never persuade the political parties to relinquish cause Iraq, unlike the vast majority of Arab states, is but they were back in the streets in far larger num- their control over the state’s revenues. And he can’t not actually ruled by military or royal tyrants. bers the next day and the slaughter began in earnest. really negotiate with the protesters either, because There are free elections in Iraq, and a democrati- This is not a revolution. It’s more like a cry of pain they have no leaders. cally elected civilian government. The lengthy mili- and despair by young Iraqis who see no future for It gets worse. The bitter fact is that there’s not tary occupation after the US invasion in 2003 spawned themselves, and unfortunately they are right. enough oil money to give everybody a decent life even brutal terrorist movements like Islamic State, but it Almost every country that depends on a single natu- if the Iraqi government were to spend it on public ser- did give Iraq a full suite of democratic institutions. ral resource (usually oil) for most of its income expe- vices and jobs for all. The trouble is that it also empowered one of the most riences massive corruption: politics becomes mainly Iraq’s current oil production (4.6 million barrels/ corrupt political systems in the world. a struggle for control of the money fl owing from that day) is not dramatically higher than its previous peak That’s what the young Iraqi protesters are out in the resource. But the situation is much worse in Iraq be- in 1979 (3.5 million b/d), before production collapsed streets about: not democracy, but corruption. They cause corruption has become embedded in the struc- during the era of wars with Iran and the United States. are very young – most are under 20 – and there are ture of all the main political parties. Back then, there were only around 13 million Iraqis, simply no jobs for them. They are condemned to pass Each party controls one or more government min- so it was genuinely an oil-rich country. Before Saddam their lives in idleness and poverty because they lack istries, but instead of spending that ministry’s share Hussein gained absolute power in 1979 and plunged the political contacts that might lead to employment. of the national budget on education or infrastructure the country into a generation of war, the Baath Party There have been intermittent anti-corruption or whatever its particular responsibility may be, the had even managed to build a pretty good welfare state demonstrations in Baghdad and Iraq’s big southern party creates as many jobs as possible to reward its in Iraq, with a decent education and free medical care cities since mid-2018, and Tahrir Square in the cen- members and retain their support. for all. tre of the capital has been occupied by a few thousand So almost half the adult males in Iraq who have jobs But there are now three times as many Iraqis – 40 protesters for the past three months. But it was only of any sort have government jobs – jobs that often re- million – and the population will double again in the when they decided to march on the Green Zone on Oc- quire no work at all, but are much better paid than next 30 years. The country still depends on oil for tober 1 that the killing started. private-sector jobs. its income, but it is no longer ‘oil-rich’. There is lit- The heavily fortifi ed Green Zone was American Iraqi public services are in a desperate state, be- tle prospect for a radical improvement in the lives of headquarters during the occupation, and it is now cause the ministries’ money is being spent on salaries those angry young men in the streets of Baghdad (and home to most government offi ces. The protesters were for those party members rather than on maintaining their equally despairing sisters at home).

Fundraiser started for Free dinner SAINT ANDREWS St. Stephen man without power There will be a free (goodwill offering) Thanksgiv- ing dinner at the Anglican Parish Hall, 75 King St. in Saint Andrews on Monday, Oct. 14 at 2 p.m. A full Andrew Sutton turkey dinner with all the fi xings and homemade dessert will be on offer. Please RSVP to the Anglican ST. STEPHEN Parish offi ce at 529-8662 or email [email protected]. com, everyone is welcome. They are also looking Sherry Gallagher works with Shane VanTassel, who for volunteers. All funds raised will support school was the focus of a feature story in the Courier recently, meal programs in Saint Andrews. said after she saw the story regarding VanTassel’s struggles with NB Power, she created a GoFundMe campaign to help get his power turned back on. “He’s waking up in a freezing cold house, and I’d really love to see the community fi nd out that we’re doing this and help him,” she wrote in an email. VanTassel has been powering his refrigerator and washing machine with a generator for the last two months, but with the temperature regularly dropping below zero overnight, he will soon have to shut his water off in order to avoid having pipes burst in his house. Don’t forget about our His generator is not strong enough to power a heater, so VanTassel will soon be without heat and water. The campaign can be found at https://www.go- Thursday Luncheon Specials! fundme.com/f/let039s-help-shane-get-his-power-restored Andrew Sutton photo [email protected] Local man Shane VanTassel, who works full time, has been without power We miss you! for four months. After members of the community read VanTassel’s story in the Courier, a fundraising campaign has been started to help him pay Why Not NB Power and have his power restored. Wednesday? Trunk ‘n Treat Is back! CANADIAN CASH PENNFIELD Looking for a safe way to let your kids go trick or treating this Halloween? Check out Trunk ‘n Treat IS AT PAR at the Pennfi eld Lions Club on Friday, October 25 from 6 p.m. until 7 p.m. There will be hot dogs and ON WEDNESDAYS! juice packs in the entryway for the little ones, and PHONE (207) 454-3335 trunks full of treats will be in the parking lot. Huggy Lion will be on hand as well, giving out treats to all 575 Airline Rd, Baileyville, of the witches, ghosts, ghouls, goblins, and other as- Maine 04694 sorted characters. There is no charge for this event, 175119 FACEBOOK/nookncrannyrestaurant but if you wish you may bring a non-perishable 174045 item for the local food bank. Anyone interested in putting in a trunk is welcome to take part, and all trunk entries will go into a draw for fi sh & chips from Comeau’s. 6 | OCTOBER 8, 2019 SPORTS

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CALGARY, AB The Battlefords North Stars (SJHL) 17. Burlington Cougars (OJHL) (10) Honourable mention: Salmon Arm Sil- The Blizzard d’Edmundston, the new round out the Top 5 as the defending 18. Spruce Grove Saints (AJHL) (13) verbacks (BCHL); Bonnyville Pontiacs team under the expert guidance of Canalta Cup champions in Saskatche- 19. College Français de Longueuil (LH- (AJHL); Melfort Mustangs (SJHL); Tren- former St. Stephen Aces Head Coach, wan are a solid 10-1 in their league. JAAAQ) (7) ton Golden Hawks (OJHL); Wellington Emery Olauson, are currently sitting Others in the Top 10 in the CJHL 20. Coquitlam Express (BCHL) (14) Dukes (OJHL) in ninth place in the Canadian Junior this week include the Powassan Voo- Hockey League national rankings. The doos (NOJHL) in 6th; Sherwood Park Blizzard also hold fi rst place in the Mar- Crusaders (AJHL) 7th; Braves de Val- itime Hockey League North division. leyfi eld (LHJAAAQ) 8th; Edmundston Sailing right along, the Penticton Vees Blizzard (MHL) 9th and the South Shore (BCHL) remain No. 1 nationally in the Lumberjacks (MHL) 10th. Remparts outlast Sea Dogs for rst home loss Canadian Junior Hockey League Top 20 2019-20 CJHL Top 20 Rankings (As of rankings for a third straight week. Oct. 7) SAINT JOHN 4-on-4 hockey for the next 1:08, but nei- Penticton has reached double digits RK TEAM (LEAGUE) (PREVIOUS With 17 penalties and 12 goals across ther scored. in consecutive victories to commence RANKING) both teams, the special teams proved Remparts’ Thomas Caron went to the the 2019-20 campaign and top the table 1. Penticton Vees (BCHL) (1) important for the second game in a row box for delay of game, giving the Sea over in B.C. 2. Brooks Bandits (AJHL) (3) at TD Station as the Saint John Sea Dogs Dogs power play another opportunity, Dating back to last season, the Brooks 3. Portage Terriers (MJHL) (6) (3-3-0-0) took on the Québec Remparts but they were unable convert. Bandits (AJHL) have won 41 straight 4. Red Lake Miners (SIJHL) (8) (4-2-0-0) on Sunday afternoon. The Rem- Caron was sent to the box again at regular season contests in Alberta, in- 5. Battlefords North Stars (SJHL) (4) parts took the high scoring and physi- 12:34 when he and Deakin-Poot received cluding 8-0 in 2019-20, and move to No. 2 6. Powassan Voodoos (NOJHL) (11) cal game 7-5 over the Sea Dogs handing matching slashing penalties and the in the CJHL this week. 7. Sherwood Park Crusaders (AJHL) (2) them their fi rst home loss of the year. teams played 4-on-4 for the second time The 2020 Centennial Cup-host Portage 8. Braves de Valleyfi eld (LHJAAAQ) (8) Maxim Cajkovic (lower body) and of the afternoon. Jérémie Poirier took Terriers (MJHL) sit in fi rst place in Mani- 9. Edmundston Blizzard (MHL) (HM) James White (suspension) did not dress advantage of the open ice and gave the toba and earn the No. 3 nod in the listings. 10. South Shore Lumberjacks (MHL) (12) for the Sea Dogs. Sea Dogs the lead once again. Another unbeaten side, the Red Lake 11. Swan Valley Stampeders (MJHL) (NR) Noah Patenaude got the start in net Sea Dogs rookie Joshua Roy was Miners (SIJHL) move to No. 4 in the 12. Carleton Place Canadians (CCHL) (9) for the Sea Dogs, his fi rst home game sent off for hooking at 10:39. The Rem- rankings with the club sporting an 11- 13. Oakville Blades (OJHL) (12) for the team. parts took advantage of the power play, 0-1-0 overall mark in their past dozen 14. Timmins Rock (NOJHL) (NR) Saint John took two quick penalties, Darien Kielb sending a rocket from the regular season games dating back to 15. Titan de Princeville (LHJAAAQ) (HM) Patrick Musico at 9:29 for high sticking blueline and tying the score up at four. February of the previous campaign. 16. Blind River Beavers (NOJHL) (16) and William Villeneuve for delay of The physicality increased in the sec- game at 8:02, giving Québec the 5-on-3 ond half of the fi nal period, including advantage for 33 seconds. The Sea Dogs a play that sent two players from each penalty kill kept the puck out of the net team to the box. Coxhead and Stairs and the score remained 1-0 Remparts. were sent off for roughing, while Dylan The Sea Dogs power play came out Schives and Ben Badalamenti received again after a Remparts penalty at 5:57, penalties for unsportsmanlike conduct. Thomas Caron for holding. Captain Brady Burns scored the Sea Dogs fi fth Nicolas Guay evened the score 24 sec- goal, giving them a brief lead as Kielb onds into the man advantage, scoring scored his second of the game and tied off a pass from Brady Burns. it up moments later. Nicholas Deakin-Poot opened the sec- Kielb completed his hat trick at 4:34, ond period with two quick goals, tipping making the score 6-5 Remparts. in Charlie Desroches’ shot from the Schives received a roughing penalty blueline at 16:32 and fi ring a rebound at 3:37 and Saint John’s power play went off of a shot by Matt Gould at 14:55 past to work again. Sea Dogs rookie goalten- the Remparts goalie, scoring for the der Noah Patenaude played the puck third straight game and giving the Sea outside of the trapezoid, giving Saint Dogs their fi rst lead of the game. Deak- John a penalty and returning play to in-Poot now has points in his last fi ve 4-on-4 for the third time. games, a career high. Felix Bibeau slid one past Patenaude The Remparts responded with a quick on the power play and increasing the goal of their own. Rookie James Malat- Remparts’ lead to 7-5. Shots at the end esta tapped in a pass from Andrew Cox- of the game were 42-38 Saint John. head in front of the net and tied the Alpine 3 Stars game back up at three. 1 – Darien Kielb (3G) Ben Badalamenti was sent to the 2 – Nicholas Deakin-Poot (2G 1A) box at 13:31 and Remparts defenceman 3 – Brady Burns (2A 1G) Darien Kielb joined him a minute later Saint John will return to action on after crosschecking Nicolas Guay on a Thursday night as they head to Halifax shorthanded attempt. The teams played to take on the Mooseheads at 7p.m.

Sea Dogs photo The Saint John Sea Dogs fell 7-5 to the Quebec Remparts over the weekend, for their rst loss on home ice. The Sea Dogs head to Halifax 170106 Thursday to meet the Mooseheads. Puck drop is 7 p.m. OCTOBER 8, 2019 | 7 SPORTS Sari Green/Courier The St. Stephen High School Varsity Boys Soccer team took it upon themselves to raise funds for the Food Bank in St. Stephen. They raised the funds through pledges from the team, donations from students and teachers, as well as donations from various area businesses. On Monday, team member Rylan Cloney was able to present Food Bank Coordinator Donna Linton with a cheque for $260, along with a $25 President’s Choice Krisi Marples/Courier gift card. Charlotte County Cancer held it’s 17th annual Walk Cause We Care event on Saturday, and the result was near as makes no di erence to $120,000 raised to help those struggling with cancer in the region. Out for the walk in St. Stephen were, from left, Jessica McFaarlane, Dannielle McNeil, one-year-old Conor McFarlane, seven-year-old Growing Together 2019 Jackson Irving, and Greg Irving.

SAINT ANDREWS to 75,000 people over the coming decade, and what we Join us at Growing Together: Scaling up while In- can do to prepare and better support newcomers ar- creasing Retention riving in our province. The conference, on October 24 at the Algonquin Re- If you are working in Healthcare, Education, Em- sort, will unpack the opportunities and obstacles to ployment Supports, or Housing we want you at the growing our population by up to 10 per cent over the table. As always, the conference will involve settle- next 10 years through immigration, while simultane- ment professionals working with newcomers, various ously increasing the retention rates of newcomers to provincial and federal policy makers, public service the province. providers, academics, community organizations and The conference will include keynote speakers, municipal representatives. The task of growing New themed panels and discussions, and action planning. Brunswick’s population by 10 per cent over the com- Conference attendees will hear from multiple experts ing 10 years will require a collective effort. on how our Healthcare, Housing, Education, and Em- For more information visit growingtogether2019. 175120 ployment systems will be impacted by welcoming up com PAPER CARRIERS NEEDED

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Edited from the Saint Croix Courier Local man helps unearth Armenian Thursday morning. earthquake victims Wilfred Comeau, Dominion Stores employee, Week of Wednesday, Oct. 11, 1989 ST. STEPHEN knocked over a doe at approximately 8:30 a.m., not long after it was legal to start shooting. He said the Local businesses unhappy with Goods and ill Grimmer, a St. Stephen native now living out- B animal would tip the scales at about 150 pounds fi eld- Services Tax side Moncton, was recently honored by the State of dressed, adding it could be considered “a little better ST. STEPHEN California and the Armenian Relief Society’s Earth- than average size.” quake Relief Fund for his rescue work in last Decem- Many Charlotte County residents express outrage With him at the time was Ray Johnson, manager of ber’s devastating earthquake in Soviet Armenia. and defi ance at the Mulroney government’s proposal the Dominion outlet here, who also spotted a deer mo- Grimmer headed a team of North American res- to legislate a nine per cent tax on almost every prod- ments after Mr. Comeau fi red. uct and service in Canada. cue workers in searching for survivors in the after- A national gallup poll released this week refl ects the math of the earthquake. He heads a company, based 90 YEARS AGO – 1929 growing revolt. in Scoudouc, which handles and trains dogs. It also Conservative strength has plummeted since Fi- specializes in search and rescue work. Sixty years since the great Saxby Gale! nance Minister Michael Wilson introduced his pro- Official opening of airport riday, Oct. 4, marked the 60th anniversary of the posal on Aug. 8. Criticism of Goods and Services F great Saxby Gale which swept the Maritime provinces Tax (GST), also called the General Services Tax, has The offi cial opening of the new Grand Manan Air- and Maine with tremendous loss of property and emerged from nearly every quarter – from labor to in- port is to be held on Friday, Oct. 13 at 12:30 p.m. The some lives on the night of Oct. 4, 1869. The gale was dustry to small business. new airport, located near Castalia, has a 915 meter most severe in Charlotte County, where the damage The tax, on almost all goods and services, including paved runway. Attending the opening ceremonies will was estimated at $500,000. The following is taken from many things that are now tax free, is the most sweep- be a representative from the Federal Department of reports of the gale which appeared in The Courier Oc- ing tax charge in a generation. As proposed, only a few Transportation, along with New Brunswick Trans- tober 7 and 14, 1869: items will be free of the tax, notably charges for basic portation Minister Sheldon Lee and Eric Allaby, MLA “A storm, more terrifi c in its character or more groceries. Even here Wilson is receiving strong crit- for Charlotte Fundy. The local Island villages are to disastrous in its consequences than that which oc- icism because there is no clear defi nition as to what operate and maintain the new airport. curred on Monday evening, between the hours of six constitutes basic groceries. The other tax free items and 10 o’clock, has never been known in this locality. are day care, most residential rents, fi nancial ser- 60 YEARS AGO – 1959 The tide rose to a great height…” vices, education, health care and prescription drugs. Two forest products plants will be located Of 16 vessels in the harbor at St. Andrews, only fi ve Frazee celebrates 50th anniversary in Milltown rode out the storm in safety. The freight house and On October 4, 1989, the St. Stephen, N.B. branch Milltown’s economic horizon was sunnier today carpenter shop of the N.B. and C. Railway were de- of the Royal Bank was the scene of an open house than at any time since the textile mill closed, after molished. The “Geneii”, a new barque then recently to commemorate the 50th anniversary of joining the separate announcements that two forest products in- launched at St. Andrews, was driven ashore at New Royal Bank of Canada by Rowland Frazee, former dustries will be established in the community. A total River and her crew of 13 lost. The bridge at Waweig Chairman and Chief Executive Offi cer. Mr. Frazee is employment force of up to 300 was envisioned for the was destroyed. well known in the St. Stephen, St. Andrews area and two plants in the early stages of operation. Milltown was visited by many friends, acquaintances and for- The fast-breaking developments were these: 1. A he car rails are now taken up to the switch, or mer co-workers, some from as far away as Ottawa. Mr. West German company defi nitely will establish a par- T near the H.O. Chubb store. Many can look back to that and Mrs. Frazee maintain a home in St. Andrews and ticle board manufacturing industry on outer Church Monday afternoon, July 2, 1894, when the fi rst car un- enjoy their summers in this area. Street in Milltown; 2. British banker William Lowen- der power left the car barn in Calais – the line at that thal, president of Milltown Enterprises Ltd., said that date extended to the lower wharf and to Knight’s Cor- fi rm will begin operations in the idle textile mill early ner, Milltown, Me. All day until late at night, Wednes- in 1960. He said paper, particle board and lumber will day, July 4, crowds packed the three cars which were be manufactured there and estimated a labor force of running. Edward Carver, residing here in town, col- about 250 would be required during the initial produc- lected 3,166 fares that day on his car as conductor and tion period. similar fares were registered on the other two cars. Milltown hunter soon downs deer as Some families boarded the “electrics” to celebrate the season opens Fourth and enjoyed the ride from Milltown and Calais A Milltown man apparently was the fi rst hunter in and back several times. There were no vacant seats the district to bag a deer after the season opened last that day. It is estimated that the gross receipts were $600 from fares. Charles Pray was electrical engineer. 120 YEARS AGO – 1899 The A.J. Teed Company has about completed a large warehouse at the rear of their store on Water St. It is 21 by 155 feet, two stories high. A coal shed is to be built at the end of the warehouse. R. Stevenson is the builder. A correspondent of Red Rock writes: The king of all

170109 spruce felled around here was yarded by Ronzo Mark and Edward Stewart of Pleasant Ridge. It was drawn by the company’s strong span of chestnuts driven by Jones Stewart. It scaled 1,365 feet. 175121 NOTICE the business office of

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At the October meeting of IODE Heritage Chapter, members fi nal- ized plans for their annual Spaghetti Supper to support their many education initiatives. St. Stephen Elementary School, Lawrence Sta- tion Elementary School and St. Stephen Middle School have been recipi- ents of books at all grade levels, most recently to run a pilot program called Literacy for Cit- izenship. Because the Sari Green/Courier chapter fi rmly believes Fire ghter Jamie Emberley was showing Michael Emberley how to use the re hose at the Saint Andrews Fire literacy is the key to a Department on Sunday, while Daxton Magee and Tyson Washington watched. Trying out the re hose was better life for our chil- Submitted photo one of several activities for kids at the Open House, which was held to kick o Fire Prevention Week. dren, it also donates hun- Smiles and hard work are all part of IODE Heritage life when it’s Spaghetti dreds of books to help es- Supper time. Yvette Sawyer, left, Patty Anderson and Lisa McAllen are tablish programs or add part of a chapter wide work team that will be on hand to raise funds for to libraries at St. George education initiatives. Elementary School and the Family Resource Centre as well hold, as did efforts to cut the use of as Fundy Region Transition House plastic bags and bottles. Installing and the St. Croix Public Library. The heat pumps, changing to LED light proceeds from the Spaghetti Supper bulbs, turning down the thermostat, will keep the chapter’s programs and air drying laundry, and encouraging donations going into the coming year. your children to bring all lunch waste The supper takes place Saturday, Nov. home in their lunchboxes for recy- 2 at Trinity Hall Christ Church in St. cling were some of the responses that Stephen. Doors open at 5 p.m. and do aid in a less wasteful, more aware, dinner begins at 5:30 p.m. Dinner is life style. $12 per person, $6 for children under Cecille also reported 1377 chapter 1989 - St. Andrews remen honoured - Recently medals for exemplary service were awarded to a number of 10-years-old. volunteer hours to date and distrib- the town’s volunteer re ghters. From left to right, G. Goodeill, L. Smith, W.R. Thompson, Lt. Gov. G. Finn, President Yvette Sawyer welcomed uted information on sending much Fire Marshall Carr, E. Cross, C. Madill, and Minister of Municipal A airs Seamans. everyone, noting that fall had come appreciated cards to our Canadian with its usual very busy schedule for Armed Forces on special occasions. everyone, since IODE women are in- Cards for Thanksgiving, Christmas volved and active people. Secretary , Valentine’s Day and Easter can be Allissa Gilmore reported fourteen of left on Wednesdays at the St. Stephen our eighteen members present, and Legion to be forwarded to the correct Treasurer Janet Emerson reported address. that we have met our budgeted fall The November 6 meeting will be commitments. Under Services, mem- held in the River Room of the River bers received the Family Resource Street Apartments at 7:30 p.m. Mem- Centre’s Annual October Hamper bers agreed to answer roll call with Shower list that covers craft, clean- kitchen items for the Volunteer Cen- ing, paper product and snack supplies tre’s utensil drive, as mentioned in needed to operate its many programs the Courier. If you ever wonder what assisting county wide families. Items IODE does and would like to know can be dropped off at the Centre on more about its work in our commu- Milltown Blvd. nity, contact a member to attend a In response to the ‘homework on meeting as an interested visitor. climate change, the environment, and The meeting closed with ‘God Bless you’ received from Citizenship Offi - Our Queen and Canada’ and members cer Cecille Ruddock members spoke were treated to a wonderful choice of individually on personal efforts to homemade sweetbreads, sandwiches help our planet. The relatively re- and squares, tea and punch. We do en- cent Blue Bin program in the county joy each other’s considerable abilities fi gured prominently in every house- in the kitchen!

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OCTOBER 7 - OCTOBER 14 ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22 Take advantage of an opportunity that you There is a fine line between being a devoted employ- have been considering, Aries. If you know ee and a workaholic, Scorpio. Scale back some of your what you want, go out and make it happen. hours, especially if work is affecting your home life. Do what it takes to impress others. SAGITTARIUS – Nov 23/Dec 21 TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21 You may have been spreading your wings to see just Taurus, you are always ready to defend your how many new things you can accomplish, Sagittar- own turf and quick to offer your opinions, ius. This week one of your goals really gets traction. even if it means being blunt. You may have to play it a little cool this week. CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20 Capricorn, you may be feeling footloose and flirty GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21 over the next couple of days. This is the perfect time Gemini, hiding your feelings for some time is a to spend with a significant other or find a romantic recipe for unhealthy pressure. Don’t be afraid interest if you are single. to speak your mind when your input is sought. AQUARIUS – Jan 21/Feb 18 CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22 Aquarius, you may be asked to be a peace-keeping Cancer, it is a good idea to give people the referee when two people on the job need a mediator. benefit of the doubt, but don’t overlook your Your thoughtful approach makes you an ideal person gut instincts. It is always a good idea to be to handle the task. cautious when meeting new people. PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20 LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23 Volatile feelings can be calmed with the help of some You may have to make a tough choice this good companionship this week, Pisces. Channel your week, Leo. It involves choosing to engage in energy into something fun. some recreational activities or head to work to put in extra credit. Trust your judgment. 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New Beginnings All About IT Deanie Gowan Nick Gunn

What is love anyway? It’s honesty, 2. NB has the highest rate of police-re- If you use Facebook, you’ve likely and will instantly start off with trust, openness, intimacy, sharing, car- ported intimate partner violence vic- come across promotional posts for thousands of likes and shares of the ing, communication, respect, friend- tims in the Atlantic provinces? competitions where liking or shar- post. ship, closeness, comfort, and pleasure. 3. More people are killed by their part- ing the post gives you a chance of Cunning eh? Welcome to the world It’s not mistrust, fear, lies, jealousy, ners in NB than in the other Atlantic winning a new vehicle. Worth a shot of Like Farming. possessiveness, intimidation, cruelty, provinces. isn’t it? So, what are the tell-tale signs to obsession, controlling or violent. If you 4. More family related murder-sui- Or how about a post of a kitten watch out for regarding these types fi nd that “love” hurts, well it just should cides happen in NB than anywhere else with only three legs and the com- of posts. Well fi rst of all, don’t let not. It’s not the real thing! in Canada. ment “I bet I won’t get a single your emotions get the better of you. Now I am going to talk about some 5. More than 85 per cent of police re- share”? Heartbreaking – and there’s Really – why would someone post statistics. Blah, you say? Well, under- ported spousal homicides victims are no harm in sharing surely? a picture of a sick kitten, just to ask standably. Statistics to me are boring women? Perhaps a photo of a war veteran you to like/share it? It’d be different sheets of numbers representing things I 6. Two-thirds of all NB women were begging in the street with a caption if it was an animal shelter who were little understand or want to know about, living with the accused? asking you to share the post to show looking for donations or support? often about subjects that have little im- 7. 70 per cent of the deaths occurred your support? But don’t be fooled here either as the pact on me or the general public. in small towns and rural areas? Now what if I told you all these scammers might pretend to be some- I was scanning some interesting sites Charlotte County is no stranger to posts have something in common? one else. If you’re not sure – click on on line surrounding intimate partner loss and sadly we have added to these They’re all scams – directly target- whoever posted the picture. Chances violence and happened upon a 2015 NB stats since 2015. So what can we do to ing you and using your emotions to are – if it’s a scammer, the account Government website. The page that help a woman besides saying, “We are fool you into interacting with them. will have been set up recently and caught my eye took my breath away for here for you.” or suggesting community But what could someone possibly will only have a couple of posts. a second time. resources? Don’t be afraid to name the have to gain by you sharing a post Take the example above of the sick The statistics… staggering, showing type of abuse and help her understand of a kitten? Let me introduce you to kitten posted by an animal shelter. that “love” can and does hurt and still that it’s not her fault. Remember to ask “Like Farming”. You click on the animal shelter and further that intimate partner violence about the abuse in private. Asking in Like Farming is a relatively new there are no further details of who can and does kill. The NB Government’s front of others could cause her to be on technique used by scammers to trig- they are, and they’ve only posted Love Shouldn’t Hurt Campaign gave a the defensive and be embarrassed. Don’t ger an emotional response in order the one picture after having joined very informative printable page on ho- make excuses for his behaviour. Suggest to get as many likes and shares as Facebook around a week ago. If the micides in Canada, the Atlantic prov- she do a safety plan with an appropriate they can. Check out some of the ex- alarm bells aren’t ringing for you, inces and New Brunswick. I printed it. agency. Be sure to keep yourself safe, by amples above and you’ll see thou- I’d suggest closing your Facebook Again, I read through the page and not staying during an abusive episode. sands of likes and shares for these account and never looking back. I thought of all it represented in loss, Remind her… real love shouldn’t hurt. posts. When you see a competition for a pain and suffering to so many. These Reference: www.gnb.ca/violence The aim for the scammers is to new truck remember that if “some- stats were released in 2015. Now that If you want to start a new begin- build up these likes and shares to thing seems too good to be true, it may not seem so current but to the loved ning and think we may be able to help, generate interest and authority for probably is”. Click on the dealership ones of those who died at the hands of remember…Fundy Region Transi- the post. After all, if thousands of advertising the competition and use their partners, it is current. The hurt tion House, Inc. offers a safe haven for others have shared the post then it what you’ve learned above to fi gure never dissolves completely away. Even women with/out children who experi- must be important? out if the post is real or not. family members of abusers who died ence abuse. Staff are available 24 hours What you don’t realize is once they Start using the above tips and during domestic violent episodes suffer a day, 7 days a week to offer assistance at hit their target, that innocent kitten you’ll begin to realize just how many loss, humiliation, misplaced guilt and 466-4485. We also offer outreach services post will be edited to be something scams there are out there using your shame. I remember my own such family for additional support in the community completely different. Maybe a prod- emotion against you. member who died violently during one at 469-5544. Our email address is frth@ uct that the scammer is trying to sell Nick Gunn is a regular contributor such incident and the anguish it caused nb.aibn.com, and we have a new website that would otherwise be ignored on to publications within The Advocate his widow, children, parents and family www.FundyRegionTransitionHouse. Facebook? Perhaps they’ll sell the family, and is a Nova Scotia based members on both sides. com. We are also on Facebook, check us post to someone who wants to in- IT, design, and tech specialist who op- So, to review those statistics, did you out. Outreach service offers a Women’s stantly promote something uneth- erates Scotia Systems. If you have a know… Circle Support group on Thursday eve- ical. They’ll edit the post with the tech related topic for Nick, email him 1. Every six days a woman in Canada nings, 7 p.m. For more information call: message that they want to spread, at [email protected] is killed by her intimate partner? 469-5544. Fighting resistant bacteria Pumpkin with their own weapons decorating SAINT ANDREWS The 5th annual Charlotte County Grey Matters Pumpkin Festival is taking place on Brian Owens Saturday, October 12 from 1 p.m. until 3 p.m. at Kingsbrae Garden in Saint An- drews. This is a fun event for the whole Antibiotics are one of the miracles other for billions of years and have The toxin prevents the cell from di- family, with kids’ pumpkin painting, a of modern medicine. They help keep designed many strategies to fi ght viding, causing it to swell up until it pumpkin scavenger hunt, the Largest us safe from diseases and infections and kill each other to prevail in the eventually explodes. This is similar to Pumpkin Pie Eating Competition, an that would have routinely proved fatal environment,” said Alain Filloux, a the method of attack used by a com- appearance by Lucy the Ladybug, and a less than 100 years ago. But the anti- microbiologist at Imperial College mon class of antibiotics called beta- whole lot more. Regular garden admis- biotics we rely on are slowly becom- London. lactams, which includes penicillin, sion rates apply, and garden members ing less effective, as the bacteria de- Filloux and his team looked at one and which are rapidly becoming less can take part for free. velop ways to resist them. Some of the such weapon, called the Type VI Se- effective as resistance develops. gloomiest predictions foresee a world cretion System, a sort of “molecular By understanding how this bacterial in which we can no longer fi ght bacte- crossbow” that bacteria use to launch toxin works, it could provide a new rial infections, making many surger- toxic packages at their rivals. They way for us to design new antibiotics. Do you have a ies and cancer therapies much more found a new kind of toxic arrowhead And it is not the only bacterial weapon dangerous. used by the bacterium Pseudomonas out there. A whole host of new antibi- story to tell? So researchers around the world are aeruginosa which has a toxin at the otic strategies could be found by tak- scrambling to fi nd new ways to kill very tip that can cut up proteins. Once ing a closer look at how the bacteria bacteria, to supplement or replace our fi red into the rival bacteria it targets fi ght amongst themselves. Then we want to waning stock of antibiotics. One place the cell envelope, between the inner “Finding all the other possible strat- to look is at the bacteria themselves, so and outer membranes of the cell – an egies employed for bacterial warfare hear from you! see what tools they use to attack each area that provides structural integrity would help researchers and the phar- Email [email protected] other in their fi ght to control food re- to the cell, regulates its growth and maceutical industry replenish the cur- with the information. sources and space. protects it from the outside environ- rently dwindling pipeline of antibiot- “Bacteria evolved alongside each ment. ics,” said Filloux. 12 | October 8, 2019 News Conservation officers conduct early-morning checks on hunters

New Brunswick Canada to conduct the checks. Provincial and federal enforcement One ticket was issued under the Mi- officers recently performed checks on gratory Birds Convention Act (Canada) about 40 hunters in the Hampton Marsh for possession of an unplugged shotgun area and issued one ticket, one warn- and one warning was issued under the ing, and one charge. New Brunswick Fish and Wildlife Act The patrol was in response to reports for failure to produce a licence. One of shots fired at night in the area before guide will answer to a charge under the the start of waterfowl season on Oct. 1. Fish and Wildlife Act for having a fire- It is illegal and a dangerous practice arm unwrapped at night. to discharge a firearm when it is too Anyone who sees or is aware of illegal dark to properly identify a target. It is activities related to natural resources, Legal Services illegal to have a firearm out of the case such as illegal hunting or fishing or outside of the designated hunting times the theft of wood, is asked to contact listed in the 2019 Hunt & Trap guide. their local conservation officer through Gregory MacDonald Conservation officers with the De- the local office of the Department of Laura Porter partment of Public Safety partnered Energy and Resource Development or LAW OFFICE Law Office with Environment and Climate Change Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). Barrister, Solicitor, Notary Public 63 Barron Road, Dufferin, NB Tel: (506) 466-3243/ Fax: (506) 466-2952 130 Rte. 170, Dufferin, Charlotte County, NB E3L 3X4 Phone - 466-8888 Email: [email protected] Fax - 466-3350 162506 162507 NB Power applies for Advertise in 2 per cent rate hike

this space! New Brunswick 29, 2019, beginning at 9:30 a.m. NB Power has applied for a 2 per Interested parties may attend and Give Erica a call at cent rate hike to be applied to resi- make representations about the proce- 466-3220 (Ext: 1305) dential customers on April 1, 2020. dure to be followed. 162505 162513 The application comes hot on the Parties who intend to intervene heels on a recently approved rate hike should register by visiting the Rules of 2.48 per cent. The utility states in of Procedure section of the Board’s its application the “increase in rates website at www.nbeub.ca and complete across all customer classes based on the “Intervener Request” form, speci- NB Power’s revenue requirements fying Matter No. 458. The form should Ann C. Joel Hansen of $1,815.6 million. The utility posted be completed and filed with the Board net earning for the 2018/19 fiscal year, no later than Friday, October 25, 2019, which ended on March 31, 2019, of $20 at [email protected] or by calling 1-866- Robinson Lawyer million. 766-2782. Parties are to indicate the offi- Professional The application and supporting doc- cial language in which they wish to be 21 River St., Suite E, uments may be viewed at www.nbeub. heard Corporation ca under Matter No. 458. There will be A copy of a draft filing and hearing St. Stephen, a pre-hearing conference at the Delta schedule submitted by NB Power for New Brunswick E3L 3H2 Brunswick, 39 King Street, Saint John, consideration is available at www. New Brunswick, on Tuesday, October nbeub.ca Tel.: (506) 466-1621 Fax: (506) 466-2873 • Barrister • Solicitor • Notary Public “Member of New Brunswick Educators challenged to 132 King Street • St. Stephen Law Society and Canadian Bar Phone: 466-3033 • Fax: 466-3139 Association Since 1977” 162804 162805 reduce red tape in system

New Brunswick ensure they are consistent with de- Vision Care Podiatry The provincial government is ask- partment values and an appropriate ing educators for feedback on how to response and timeframe will be as- address administrative overload in the signed based on the scope of the pro- OPTOMETRIST classroom. posal. Dr. Patty PenDleton The Department of Education and The challenge is one of the actions Dr. M. Murphy Early Childhood Development has outlined in Succeeding at home: a green 6 Queen St., West, Doctor of launched the Red Tape Challenge in Ed- paper on education. Submissions can St. Stephen 466-1388 Podiatry/Acupuncture ucation to allow teachers, educational be e-mailed to consultation.eecd-edpe@ assistants and other professionals gnb.ca. The challenge is also meant to across the system to make their opin- promote discussion and stakeholder Providing all vision care 19 Main St., St. George, NB ions known. The challenge will be an engagement in anticipation of the services including the dispensing of (506) 755-9000 162534 ongoing process to help inform future Education Summit, happening from 162503 Glasses and Contact Lenses. policies and processes. Wednesday, Oct. 16 to Friday, October 18 Submissions will be screened to in Fredericton. Counseling Preserves fundraiser BRIAN BROOKS MSW, RSW, CRT 21 Abbot Street, St. Stephen Deer Island jam/sauce for just $5 per jar. All pro- [email protected] IF you love preserves, and you are ceeds from the sale of the preserves feeling generous, stop into Ricky’s or will be given to the grade eight class for Bella’s on Deer Island to pick up some their annual class trip. 506-467-2146 local home-made beets and blueberry 162512 October 8, 2019 | 13 News

175127 14 | OCTOBER 8, 2019 CLASSIFIEDS Anglican Parish of St. Da- HAMLET OF CORAL HARBOUR HEALTH COMMUNITY EVENTS COMMUNITY EVENTS vid & St. Patrick - Ven. P.O. BOX 30 CORAL HARBOUR, NUNAVUT X0C 0C0 John Matheson, 529-8662 - GET UP TO $50,000 from First Wednesday of each Play Forty-fi ves? - a series Service each Sunday: 9:30 Phone: 867-925-8867 the Government of Can- of card parties, playing Fax: 867-925–8233 month - International a.m. - St. David’s Church, ada. Do you or someone Book Club’s New Season - 45’s, at 1:30 p.m. Tuesdays Bay Road. EMPLOYMENT - HEAVY DUTY MECHANIC you know have any of these At St. Croix Public Library, in October (1, 8, 15 and 22) The Hamlet of Coral Harbour has an opening for a Heavy Duty (HD) Mechanic, Conditions? ADHD, Anxiety, 11 King St., St. Stephen, at Christ Church Hall (30 Anglican Parish of St. Ste- reporting to the Hamlet Foreman. The successful candidate will be required to have Arthritis, Asthma, Cancer, from 10 - 11:30 a.m. Cdn. Prince William St., St. Ste- phen - Rev. Julian Pillay knowledge of current technology. The position will be required to regularly conduct COPD, Depression, Diabe- (9 - 10:30 a.m. US). All are phen.) Supper served - free (466-1717) - St. Peter’s both minor and major repairs, to the Hamlet Equipment (eg. heavy trucks, CAT tes, Diffi culty Walking, Fi- welcome to join. will offering. Church (20 Church St., Mill- grader, loader and bulldozer, light trucks). Use work orders, manage inventories bromyalgia, Irritable Bow- Tuesday, Oct. 15 - Inter- town), Sundays 9:30 a.m. and prepare annual sealift orders. Coral Harbour is located on Southampton Island October 4 to 12 - Art in els, Overweight, Trouble ested in a Book Club? - We - Christ Church (30 Prince in the Hudson Bay with a population of 850. Dressing...and hundreds Mind - NB Canadian Mental William St.), Sundays 11 Health Association - an ex- are reading “The Hand- Qualifications: more. ALL Ages & Medical maid’s Tale” by Margaret a.m. - Holy Communion at • 5 years experience as a HD mechanic or Journeyman HD Mechanic certification hibition celebrating the art Conditions Qualify. Have Atwood, 6:30 p.m., at Christ Church - Wednesdays • Minimum of a valid class 5 driver’s license a child under 18, instantly of local Charlotte County 10 a.m. All welcome. residents at the Sunbury Puny Human!, 60 Union St., Preferred skill set: receive more money. CALL St. Stephen. Contact Lian • Experience with an equipment maintenance management system Shores Arts and Nature Blacks Harbour Wesleyan NEW BRUNSWICK BENEFITS Goodall - lian_goodall@ya- • Experience or certifications in operating Heavy Duty Equipment Centre, 139 Water St, St Church - 676 Main Street, 1- (800)-211-3550 or Send hoo.ca, 506-813-7869. • Class 3 driver’s license with air brakes endorsement a Text Message with Your Andrews. Pastor Dr. H.C. Wilson & Equivalencies will be considered. Name and Mailing Address Saturday, October 19 - An- Pastor Mark McCluskey - October 6 to 12 is Mental Regular Sunday service at Salary based on qualifications and experience. Good benefits package. to (506)800-0842 for your nual Craft & Bake Sale - 10 Illness Week, spreading a.m. to 2 p.m. - Bonny River 10:30 a.m. Subsidized furnished housing is available as well as moving expenses. FREE Benefi ts Package. hope for people struggling Applicants must provide a detailed account of the skills and responsibilities for - Second Falls Fire Hall. Ta- Bocabec United Church with depression, addiction, bles for rent $10; for info. each of their present and previous positions that are relevant to this position. Only & other mental illnesses. - Student Minister, Emma applicants granted an interview will be contacted. call Mary Lou (755-6255) or Seamone - Services Sunday Learn about the Canadian Christine (755-2355) OPEN UNTIL FILLED Mental Health Association’s at 2 p.m. Please send resumes to: email: [email protected] resources that encourage, Attention: Senior Administrative Officer Tuesday, Oct. 22 - St. Gateway Cathedral - 18 MEETINGS inform & inspire. You Are Croix Presbyterial UCW West St., St. Stephen, 466- Hamlet of Coral Harbour, P.O. Box 30, Coral Harbour, Nunavut, Canada X0C 0C0 Not Alone. camimh.ca - lo- Fax: (867) 925-8233 Fall Rally - At Rolling Dam 2503, Pastor Gord Walsh Serenity AA Group - Meets cal CMHA: (506) 755-4060; United Church, Rolling - Sunday morning service, every Wednesday evening NB: cmhanb.ca Dam, from 9:30 a.m. - 2 10:30 a.m., Sunday school at 8 p.m., at the Anglican Monday, Oct. 14 - Free p.m. Everyone welcome. & nursery available; Sunday church entrance off Arm- evening service, 6 p.m.; EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY strong Street, St. Stephen. Community Thanksgiving Dinner - At 2 p.m., Angli- Tuesday, Oct. 22 - Com- Youth Group, Tuesdays 6 - 8 Atlantic Aqua Farms Ltd. St. Croix Branch #9 Ladies can Parish Hall, 75 King munity Services Infor- p.m. All welcome. Auxiliary - Royal Canadian Street, St. Andrews. Please mation Night - From 4 - 7 p.m., at Stella Maris Com- Kirk-McColl United Church Legion, St. Croix Branch RSVP the Anglican Parish of- - 70 King St., St. Stephen - Prince Edward Island #9 Junior Ladies Auxiliary fi ce. Tel: 529-8662 or Email munity Centre, Blacks Har- bour. Free event - A night Regular Sunday services at meet on the fi rst Monday [email protected] Ev- 11 a.m. Mussel Farm Labourer Positions available in various bays of each month, except for eryone in the community of networking and aware- July, August & holidays. is welcome! After food ex- ness-raising of the many community partners and Rolling Dam United Church throughout PEI: St. Mary’s Bay, Georgetown, Sturgeon, December through March penses are paid, donated - Services held every sec- meetings start at 6:30 funds will support Saint programs designed for you. ond and fourth Sunday at Cardigan, March Water/Darnley, New London, Rustico, p.m., April through Novem- Andrews school meals pro- Hosted by Horizon Health 10 a.m. until the end of Tracadie, St. Peter’s, Murray River, and Orwell. ber at 7 p.m., at the St. gram. Network, St. George & Area June. Stephen Legion hall. New Food Bank, Vibrant Commu- Mussel Farm Labourer members welcome. nities Charlotte County. St. Andrews Baptist Thursday, October 24 - An- Church - 115 King Street, • Full-time, seasonal and year-round positions available St. Croix Branch #9 Legion nual “Poor Boy Supper” in St. Andrews, NB E5B 1X8 - - St. Croix Branch #9, Royal Send your FREE support of the local food Sunday morning services at • No experience necessary – will train Canadian Legion, meets ev- bank - 5:30 p.m. at St. 11 a.m. All welcome. ery second Monday of the Classified ads to Patrick’s Hall (407 Milltown St. Croix Catholic Parish • To perform all duties related to mussel farming. month at 7 p.m. (except [email protected] Blvd.) Admission: non-per- for July, August & holidays). - Weekend masses - St. • Starting wage $16/hour + 4% vacation pay. ishable food item and free Stephen’s Church, Saturday will offering. Menu: beans, at 5 p.m. and Sunday at 9 • Group benefits are available. hotdogs, mac ‘ n cheese, a.m.; St. Andrew’s Church, beverages and dessert. Sunday at 11 a.m.; St. If you are interested in a position with Atlantic Aqua Farms, Sponsored by the St. Croix Timothy’s Church, Cam- Catholic Parish. please email a resume to [email protected] pobello, Saturday at 4 p.m. or fax it to 902-651-2513. Tuesdays - After-School St. George Baptist Church 161780 Chess Club - For ages 8 - - 25 Main St., St. George, 14, every Tuesday from 3 NB (506)755-6403, Pas- Annual Meeting - 5 p.m., at St. Croix Pub- tor Jason Hooper - Sunday FOR SALE lic Library, 11 King St., St. morning worship at 10:30 St. Stephen Curling Club Stephen. Pre-registration a.m.; Children’s church & STEEL BUILDING CLEARANCE nursery available. ... “SUPER SAVINGS SALE THURSDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2019 requested - 466-7529 or [email protected]. - FALLING PRICES!” 20X23 MEET & GREET AT 6:00 P.M. - MEETING AT 7:00 P.M. St. John the Baptist Chapel $6,080. 25X27 $6,640. ~ All Members Are Invited To Attend ~ Wednesday Cribbage Night of Ease - Ven. John Mathe- 28X27 $7,462. 32X35 174127 - At Royal Canadian Legion, son, Hwy 127, Chamcook - $10,336. 35X35 $12,576. Queen Street West, St. Ste- Weekly Sunday services at One End Wall Included. Pi- NOTICES phen at 7 p.m. Please come 9:30 a.m. oneer Steel 1-855-212-7036 a few minutes early for www.pioneersteel.ca. Union Street Atlantic registration. New players Baptist Church - 28 Main Notice of Sale welcome. Please note - no St., St. Stephen, 466-3777 cribbage during July and (Corner Main & Union), As- WANTED August. TO: NICHOLAS ELDON BOYNTON, Owner sociate Pastor Carlos Con- Do you have a pot of the Equity of Redemption and cepcion, 927-0088 - Weekly That you long ago bought? worship & Sunday school, HOMES FOR RENT Do you have a pan Original Mortgagor, and all others to 10:30 a.m. Nursery pro- That you are ready to ban? whom it may concern. vided. Everyone welcome. Beautiful two storey, four Perhaps a fl ipper, bedroom - two bathroom, Grater or spoon - United Church of Can- house on Milltown Boule- TAKE NOTICE THAT default has been made ada - Rev. Jane Doull, 467- Thing that you’d like under the terms of mortgage dated April vard, available November To give away soon? 1494 - Sunday services for 1st 2019, non-smokers, We’re looking for utensils, 20, 2016 and the property secured by this October: Oak Hill United $1000 per month (+ elec- Any kind of kitchen ware. mortgage, all that certain parcel of land known Church, Oct. 6 & 13 - 11:30 tricity.) Call (506) 639-5211 For without the essentials, a.m.; Scotch Ridge United or (902) 526-0478. as 845 Route 776, Grand Manan, Charlotte Church, Oct. 20 & 27 - Homemade meals are very County, New Brunswick, also known as rare. 11:30 a.m.; Wesley United COMMERCIAL Many households are short PID # 01282987, more fully described in Church Church, St. Andrews, 9:30 on kitchen utensils - please the mortgage registered on April 25, 2016 at a.m. All welcome. For Rent - Commercial/ drop your items off, Mon- document number 35871459, will be sold at Retail/Offi ce - 800 Sq Ft. Upper Mills United Church day to Friday from 10 a.m. public auction on October 10, 2019 at 11:00 Events - Emma Seamone, Student Downtown, newly reno- to 3 p.m. at the Volunteer vated, alarm system, air o’clock a.m. local time, at the St. Stephen Minister - Services: Sunday Centre, 199 Union St., St. Anglican Parish of Cam- at 12:30 p.m. conditioning, bathroom, Stephen. Town Hall, 73 Milltown Blvd., St. Stephen, New and storage. All utilities in- pobello - Service each Sun- Brunswick. If a satisfactory offer is not received, day: 11 a.m. - St. Anne’s cluded (Electricity, Sewer, the lands and premises may be withdrawn Water & Garbage.) High ACCESS. & PARTS Church, Welshpool traffi c location with great from the sale and sold privately without further Anglican Parish of St. An- visibility. Call (506) 465- Four Firestone Winterforce, notice. drews - Ven. John Mathe- 8898 studded tires on rims; 195/ son, 77 King St., St. An- 65R15; fi ts Toyota; hardly For Rent - Offi ce space Jonathan J. Saumier, solicitor for the Toronto- drews, 529-8662 - Weekly used - must see; $375. Call Sunday services: 8 a.m. and available in St. Stephen (506) 466-6860. Dominion Bank, 1800-1801 Hollis Street, and St. George. Call (902) Halifax, Nova Scotia B3J 3N4, Tel: 902-423-6361/ 11 a.m. Wednesday: Holy 412-8860. Communion 10 a.m. Week- Fax: 902-420-9326 days: Morning Prayer 9 a.m. and Evening Prayer 4 p.m.; Your community DATED September 9, 2019 St. John the Baptist Chapel of Ease, 4691 Rte. 127, JJS/13231-1074024/jcl Chamcook, Sunday services stcroixcourier.ca newspaper since 1865 174039 at 9:30 a.m. October 8, 2019 | 15 Classifieds obituaries Memoriams Church, St. Stephen and TAYLOR - In loving mem- BARRY - In loving mem- St. Peter’s, Milltown. She ory of our parents Ralph, ory of a dear husband, was a member of Bethany, who passed away June 3, father and grandfather, served on Vestry and 1997, and Bertha, on Donald Barry, who passed helped out in many ways October 10, 2008. away October 6, 2012. to serve God. It is her faith You will never be forgot- We think about and trust in God that ten by those who knew you always, helped her particularly and loved you. We talk about you too, over recent years. Loved and missed every We have many She decided that she day - daughters Reta and good memories wasn’t going to take up Sandra; grandchildren But we wish we cooking when Allen and great-grandchildren. still had you. passed away but she Loved and missed every would say ‘Yes’ to any day - wife, Sandra; chil- invitation either to enjoy a dren Stephen Barry and meal or coffee with oth- LINDSAY - In loving Mellissa Dionne and ers, and any adventure memory of Gayle Barbara grandchildren. offered because while her Lindsay, September 15, sorrow remained life was 1946 - October 12, 2018. for living. Even as she May the winds of faced the biggest battle of Heaven blow softly KURTZ, Jane M. - On her life, she would focus Thursday, October 3rd, And whisper in on the positive believing your ear 2019 at the Charlotte that things would be fine County Hospital, with How much we love and seeing the blessings. and miss you grace and dignity, follow- It’s for that reason that ing a short but courageous And wish that her theme song became you were here. battle with brain cancer, “For The First Time” and Jane M. (Boles) Kurtz We would like to take a with whit, humour and moment to thank all who slipped quietly off to kindness continued to heaven. Wife of the late C. came out to pay respects encourage those around to two very special and “Allen” Kurtz, she was her to do the same. born on April 12, 1947 at dear people. We are thank- We believe that she ful for all who donated Chipman Memorial and Allen are dancing Hospital, St. Stephen, NB, and for the heartfelt con- together again, and this dolences from all. to Gladys (Hubbard) Boles brings those of us left and the late Hazen Boles. behind the most comfort. Jane is survived by her A memorial service in mother Gladys, daughter celebration of Jane’s life Local food banks need Kelly Kurtz-Johnson and will be held on Wednesday, your support! her husband Iain, uncle October 23rd, 2019 at John (Joan) Hubbard, 1:00 p.m., at Christ 167838 nephew Mike (Julie) Boles Church, Prince William and son Xander, niece Street, St. Stephen, NB. A NOTICE OF TAX SALE Amy Boles, niece Eileen reception will immedi- (Sean Ward) Boles, and sis- ately follow in Trinity Hall. The real properties listed hereunder in the County of Charlotte will be sold at public auction on October 30, 2019 at 10:00 a.m., at the Service New Brunswick ter-in law Judy (Sterling) The interment will follow centre located at 73 Milltown Boulevard, in the Town of St. Stephen, in the County of Charlotte and Province of New Brunswick: Campbell. There is also an in St. George Rural Assessed Owner Frederick C. Henderson, Mary L. Henderson and Stanley D. Assessed Owner Robert E. Pottle and Linda D. Pottle; Property Location Delute Court, amazing group of cousins Cemetery. Henderson; Property Location Route 774, Campobello; Property Description Vacant Campobello; Property Description Vacant Shore Front Lot; Assessment and Tax Roll who are each fabulous In honour of Jane’s Land; Assessment and Tax Roll Information Year 2019; Property Account Number and a favourite in their Information Year 2019; Property Account Number 03729726; P.I.D. 15042948. beautiful and bright spirit 01313634; P.I.D. 01332782. own way, and an incredi- and her wish to have this Assessed Owner Lester Herman Carroll Estate, Beth Edith Carroll and Peter Brown; ble group of friends who celebration of her life as Assessed Owner Carl Allison Essency and Linda Eileen Martin Estate; Property Property Location White Head Island, L.S.D. of White Head Island; Property Description have become chosen fam- an uplifting and Christian Location 4296, Route 770, L.S.D. of Dumbarton; Property Description House and Lot; Vacant Land; Assessment and Tax Roll Information Year 2019; Property Account Number ily over the years. memorial, everyone is Assessment and Tax Roll Information Year 2019; Property Account Number 01320958; 03970026; P.I.D. 15054349. Including Emily and Max encouraged to wear some- P.I.D. 01209998. Brown, who were like thing yellow, her favourite Assessed Owner Charles McCombie; Property Location Old Woodstock Road, L.S.D. of grandchildren, and of Assessed Owner Robert M. Cook; Property Location McCarthy Point Road, L.S.D. of colour, on that day. Saint James; Property Description Timberland; Assessment and Tax Roll Information Year course her beloved furry In lieu of flowers, Pennfield; Property Description Pocologan Island; Assessment and Tax Roll Information 2019; Property Account Number 04472649; P.I.D. 01270990. four-legged friend Henry! donations to Fundy Region Year 2019; Property Account Number 01340788; P.I.D. 01228386. She was predeceased Transition House, Hospice Assessed Owner Edmund Lonczak and Donald Lonczak; Property Location Piskahegan Assessed Owner Alexander Harold Sprague and Cheryllyn E. Warford-Ducheno; by her only sibling of Charlotte, Charlotte Road, Saint George Bonny River Second Falls; Property Description Camp and Lot; Property Location 459, Route 725, Western Charlotte; Property Description House, Kenneth Boles, as well as County Cancer Society or Mini Home and Land; Assessment and Tax Roll Information Year 2019; Property Account her husband Allen, her the donor’s choice would Assessment and Tax Roll Information Year 2019; Property Account Number 01366108; father Hazen, and sadly be appreciated by the P.I.D. 01245182. Number 04842373; P.I.D. 01256775. many beloved aunts, family. Online condo- Assessed Owner Ruth Madeline Farris and Paul Farris; Property Location 1765, Route Assessed Owner Kenneth R. Abbott; Property Location Glebe Road, L.S.D. of Chamcook; uncles and dear friends. lences to the family or 772, L.S.D. of West Isles; Property Description House and Lot; Assessment and Tax Roll All of whom we are sure Property Description Vacant Lot; Assessment and Tax Roll Information Year 2019; Property donations can be made at Information Year 2019; Property Account Number 01379452; P.I.D. 01252469. were ready and waiting to www.humphreysfh.com Account Number 04885656; P.I.D. 15098270. celebrate her arrival in Arrangements have Assessed Owner Terry Austin McLaughlin and Austin Glenwood McLaughin; Property Assessed Owner Lindy Ellen Hammond and Jamie Margaret Ledden; Property Location heaven with a party! been entrusted to the care Location 620, Route 755, L.S.D. of Saint David; Property Description House and Land; 48, Route 176, L..S.D. of Pennfield; Property Description Vacant Lot; Assessment and Jane was a woman of and direction of Assessment and Tax Roll Information Year 2019; Property Account Number 01401681; Tax Roll Information Year 2019; Property Account Number 04984808; P.I.D. 15102601. deep faith and a long-time Humphreys Funeral P.I.D. 01339365. active member of the Home, 20 Marks Street, St. Assessed Owner Liza B. McDonald; Property Location White Head Island, L.S.D. Anglican Parish of St. Stephen, NB E3L 2B2 (506- Assessed Owner Hugh L. McLaughlin; Property Location Tower Hill Road, L.S.D. of of White Head Island; Property Description Vacant Lot; Assessment and Tax Roll Stephen, attending Christ 466-3110). Saint David; Property Description Lot; Assessment and Tax Roll Information Year 2019; Property Account Number 01408146; P.I.D. 15019151. Information Year 2019; Property Account Number 05168942; P.I.D. 15145824. Assessed Owner Shannon E. Garnett and Bryan D. Sheppard; Property Location 760, Assessed Owner Jason Anthony Bailey, Philip David Bailey and Tracy Marie Bailey; Route 740, Western Charlotte; Property Description House, Buildings and Lot; Property Location Piskahegan Cluster, Saint George Bonny River Second Falls; Assessment and Tax Roll Information Year 2019; Property Account Number 01416775; Property Description Lot 17, Vacant; Assessment and Tax Roll Information Year 2019; GetGet AA GlimpseGlimpse P.I.D. 01338441. Property Account Number 05193442; P.I.D. 15147242. OfOf TheThe PastPast Assessed Owner Earl George Cleghorn Estate and Rachel Cleghorn Estate; Property Assessed Owner Eve Madison Rodsky; Property Location Whistle Road, Village Location Richardson Road, L.S.D. of Saint James; Property Description Woodlot; of Grand Manan; Property Description Vacant Shore Lot; Assessment and Tax Roll Assessment and Tax Roll Information Year 2019; Property Account Number 01417933; Information Year 2019; Property Account Number 05637983; P.I.D. 15167885. P.I.D. 15000094. Assessed Owner Laura Magella Berube Estate; Property Location Bunker Hill Area, HEATHER CURLING Assessed Owner Lloyd Zwicker Estate; Property Location Brownville Road, Village of Campobello; Property Description Vacant Land; Assessment and Tax Roll Information Grand Manan; Property Description Vacant Lot; Assessment and Tax Roll Information CLUB INC. Year 2019; Property Account Number 05930179; P.I.D. 15036791. Year 2019; Property Account Number 01431181; P.I.D. 15005945. St. Andrews, NB Assessed Owner 624478 N.B. Ltd.; Property Location 385 Milltown Boulevard, Town of Assessed Owner Lucinda McLaughlin Estate; Property Location Scott Road, L.S.D. of Annual General St. Stephen; Property Description 6 Unit Apartment Building and Lot; Assessment and Saint David; Property Description Vacant Lot; Assessment and Tax Roll Information Year Meeting Tax Roll Information Year 2019; Property Account Number 01454171; P.I.D. 01307768. 2019; Property Account Number 06049361; P.I.D. 15153737. Wednesday, Assessed Owner Henry Hansen; Property Location Bar Road, Town of Saint Andrews; Assessed Owner David Daniel Gillmore; Property Location Kent Road, Saint George October 23, at 7 p.m. Property Description Vacant Land; Assessment and Tax Roll Information Year 2019; Bonny River Second Falls; Property Description Vacant Land; Assessment and Tax Roll Property Account Number 01474969; P.I.D. 01325505. Information Year 2019; Property Account Number 06367549; P.I.D. 15195670. W.C. O’Neill Arena Looking Back 24 Reed Ave., For complete metes and bounds description of the real property refer to The prospective purchaser should make all inspections and investigations 30, 60, 90 and 120 Years Ago schedules posted at the Service New Brunswick centres. they consider necessary including a search of title. By St. Andrews Joanne The above real properties are to be sold for nonpayment of taxes in The real properties will be sold on an “as is” basis and the Province will In MIres accordance with the provisions of section 12 of the Real Property Tax Act, make no warranty whatsoever with regard to title. and are subject to a ninety day redemption period, pursuant to section 13 The highest or any bid not necessarily accepted. of the Real Property Tax Act. Dated at Fredericton the 27th day of September 2019. Terms of Sale: Full payment immediately following sale by cash (Canadian Dany Couillard funds) or cheque. 175327 Provincial Tax Commissioner 175350 16 | October 8, 2019 News

MIDDLE CLASS • Implement national pharmacare for affordable drug coverage, such as insulin and inhalers. • Cut cell phone bills by 25%. • Pay no income tax on your fi rst $15,000 earned. ENVIRONMENT • Help homeowners and landlords reduce energy costs with an interest-free loan of up to $40,000 upfront. • Help homeowners with a new national fl ood insurance program. SENIORS • Increase Old Age Security by 10% for seniors 75 and older. • Increase the Canada Pension Plan survivorís benefi t by 25%. VETERANS • Cut red tape for veterans to get disability benefi ts. Sari Green/Courier Firefighter Vincent Parker sets up a miniature house complete with a “fire” for kids to put out with a real fire hose • Move forward with a new rapid-response service staffed by social workers, at the Saint Andrews Fire Department Open House on Sunday. This event was a kick-off for fire prevention week, counsellors and peer support workers. and there was a free barbecue, along with activities for the kids. FAMILIES • Create more child care spaces for kids whose parents work extended hours or shift work. • Increase Canada Student Grants by $1,200 per year and provide more fl exible terms to pay off student loans, interest-free.

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COMMUNITY GRANTS PROGRAM Sari Green/Courier Sari Green/Courier The Saint Andrews Fire Department held an Open CALL FOR PROPOSALS Four-year-old Sawyer Townes was enjoying his drink House on Sunday to begin Fire Prevention Week. In while at the Saint Andrews Fire Department Open addition to a free barbecue and a bouncy house, there The Board of Directors of the Fundy Community Foundation (Foundation) is pleased to House on Sunday. The Open House was the beginning were other activities for kids. Sadie McGinn (left), Liam of Fire Prevention Week, and they had a free barbecue McGinn (middle) and Claire Young got to check out the announce its 2019 Community Grants Program. This program supports a wide range of projects along with fun activities for the kids. inside of a Fire Truck. throughout Charlotte County and rural Southwestern New Brunswick region in the areas of arts, culture, heritage, health and wellbeing, education, environment and social services.

Registered Canadian charitable organizations and other qualified applicants, as described in the Income Tax Act (Canada), are invited to apply for grants for projects that improve the quality of life for the people and communities in rural southwestern New Brunswick region. Non- profit organizations that are without charitable status but wish to submit an application are encouraged to contact the Foundation’s office for further information on agency relationships.

The deadline for submission of your 2019 Community Grant application and supporting documents is 5:00 p.m. on October 18, 2019. A 2019 Community Grant Application is available for download at www.fcf.nb.ca. Grants will be issued to successful applicants in the fall of 2019.

Please note: Fundy Community Foundation will accept only fully completed 2019 Community Grant applications together with the required attachments. These grants are typically is in the range of $500 to $5,000. Grants are not made to individuals or for-profit organizations.

For more detailed information on the Foundation or the application process, please call Sandy or Catherine at 529-4896 or visit www.fcf.nb.ca or P.O. Box 3902, St. Andrews, N.B. E5B 3S7.

Sari Green/Courier Fundy Community Foundation – Helping good people do great things to create positive change in Saint Andrews Firefighter Jill Little was busy grilling hot dogs on Sunday for the Saint Andrews Fire Department our communities! Open House, held to kick off Fire Prevention Week. In addition to the free barbecue, there was a bouncy house for 174949 the kids, and kids had a chance to learn how to use a fire hose.