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Call me for all of your advertising needs Matt Stewart Marketing Advisor TEL 506-466-3220 EXT 1302 Cell 506-321-1464 Fax 506-466-9950 Tuesday, November 3, 2020 [email protected] Volume 154, Issue 44 stcroixcourier.ca 188027 Legions across county and province ask residents not to attend Remembrance Day ceremonies While a few can allow limited seating at indoor events, most Legions ask the public to purchase wreaths in advance, and to stay home on November 11

four or fi ve that are borderline, so we’re By Sari Green going to have to see in January what we can do with them to keep them afl oat. CHARLOTTE COUNTY I do not want to close any branches in Remembrance Day 2020 will be one New Brunswick.” to remember for many years to come. In Saint Andrews, the Remembrance Due to the risk of spreading COVID-19, Day ceremony will be pre-recorded, and there will be many changes as to how played on CHCO TV on Remembrance ceremonies are going to look. The pri- Day at 11 a.m. Inez Thomas-Cuylle, mary change to most ceremonies is the Poppy Chairperson for Passamaquoddy general public is being asked to not at- Branch #8, said the wreaths will be laid tends, unless the particular branches by veterans. Members of the public are have space for 100 people. Provincial asked to fi ll out a form with their pay- Executive Director of the RCL New ment for wreaths and return the forms Brunswick Command, Jack Clayton, to the Legion. said for the fi rst time he can remember, “We will pre-record Remembrance the Legion is encouraging the public to Day, and the Parade Commander, vet- not attend the services this year. erans, and Legion members will lay the “That’s very hard to put out there, I’ll wreaths on behalf of the people who tell you,” said Clayton. “What we’re re- sent the letters in. There’ll be no pa- questing is any members of the public Sari Green/Courier rade,” said Thomas-Cuylle. purchase wreaths or crosses, to have Remembrance Day services in Charlotte County will look di erent this year than they have in the past. Members Jim Hanley, President of Branch #40 them placed at the Cenotaphs before of the public are urged to purchase wreaths in advance, and not to attend the ceremonies in most areas (with in St. George said they will be holding the November 11 service. There will be the exception of buildings that can safely accommodate up to 100 people). Wreaths will be laid in advance of the an indoor ceremony, but only 100 guests a small service, depending on the size ceremonies, and only veterans, Legion members, and dignitaries will be present. will be allowed to attend. He said admis- of the Cenotaphs and safe distancing.” sion will be “fi rst come, fi rst served”. This year’s services will not include Many residents are asking if there ners, and none of these events can be Anyone in attendance will be required the laying of wreaths by members of will be any activities at the various hosted by the Legion this year in order to wear a mask, and to respect social the public. Instead, the wreaths will Legion branches. Clayton said most of to meet all safety protocols. This has distancing protocols. All wreaths will be placed by Legion members prior to the activities have been cancelled for been an issue for many branches, who be laid in advance of the ceremony. the November 11 ceremonies. The only this year, adding it is “very sad for the are barely able to stay afl oat under nor- people who will lay wreaths during the Legion”. Branches that are having cere- mal circumstances. November 11 ceremonies will be branch monies inside their halls can only allow “It’s very rough,” said Clayton. “Out Continued on page 3 presidents, MLA’s, MP’s, mayors, and a maximum of 100 people inside. There of my 70 branches, the Command has so on. They will not be carrying the will be no dinners, dances, or other ac- been able to assist a few that are bor- wreaths to the Cenotaphs as in previous tivities taking place for Remembrance derline with bills, cable, telephone, $1.33 +TAX years, but instead will be going up and Day this year. Clayton said it will be a heat, and rent. Those still have to come acknowledging their wreaths as their “very cut back November 11”. out each month, whether you’re open names are called. Clayton said some of Clayton added that other activities or not. Most are doing good, they’re the branches will have one designated which are normally big fundraisers staying afl oat. If this goes on very far person to lay the wreaths on behalf of for the Legion have been cancelled this into the next year, it’s going to be a dif- those who purchased them. year. He said Remembrance Day and ferent story. At the moment, out of 70 “We’re trying to keep it as normal as New Year’s Eve are the two biggest branches, I did not have to close any of possible,” said Clayton. fundraisers besides banquets and din- the branches. So far so good. I do have Wake Up to the Importance of Your Local Newspaper

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New Brunswick ers in mind, citing 95 per cent of COVID-19 cases are undergo modified self-isolation unless they are vol- In this week’s roundup, we see cases increase in the result of travel, or a person who is the close con- untarily tested three times around days 0-2, 5-7, and Campbellton and Fredericton - Zone’s 5 and 3, and see tact of an individual who has travelled. 10-12. If the first test comes back negative, they are a spike in cases in Calais. The new self-isolation protocols came into effect at relieved from modified self-isolation until their next Tuesday, Oct. 27 midnight Thursday. test. If after the third test they are free of symptoms New cases Workers entering or returning to New Brunswick and continue to test negative, they would no longer be Public Health reported three new cases of COVID-19 from outside the Atlantic bubble are now subject to subject to modified self-isolation after the 10th day. In- Tuesday, all in Zone 5 - the Campbellton region as fol- modified self-isolation directives for 14 days with the dividuals will need to continue to wear a mask while lows:two people 50 to 59; andone individual 80 to 89. option of returning to regular public health mea- in public and follow Public Health guidance. All of these cases are self-isolating. Two of today’s sures in the province by being voluntarily tested for Individuals intending to remain in New Brunswick cases were identified through mass testing completed COVID-19 and having negative results and no symp- for shorter periods can be tested the number of times Sunday, Oct. 25 of 1,135 people in Dalhousie, however, toms. This does not apply to truckers or daily com- required based upon the length of their stay. If they by Tuesday, not all of Sunday’s test results had been muters. It also does not apply to people travelling into plan to remain in the province for one to four days processed. the province under the authority of an operational they would need one test to exit modified self-isola- On Tuesday, Calais Regional Hospital reported 22 plan approved by WorkSafe New Brunswick, as this tion. If they plan to remain five to nine days, two tests active cases of COVID-19 in Washington County. already involves a work-isolation requirement. would be required. Wednesday, Oct. 28 Russell said with risks outside the province growing A 14-day self-isolation upon entering or returning to New cases exponentially, New Brunswick had to “double down” the province is still required for non-essential travel Public Health reported three new cases of COVID-19 on it’s efforts to control the virus inside it’s borders. such as following a vacation, visiting family or mov- Wednesday. As outlined in the state of emergency mandatory ing to New Brunswick. The new cases are as follows:one individual 70 to 79 order, which was renewed Thursday, modified self-iso- Outbreak at an adult-residential facility in Zone 5 (Campbellton region). This case is self-isolation means a 14-day period during which a person Public Health is declaring an outbreak at Résidence lating and is under investigation; andtwo people 20 is able to leave isolation to access essential goods and 4 Saisons, an adult residential facility in Balmoral. to 29 in Zone 3 (Fredericton region). These cases are services, including necessities of life and supporting Following a confirmed case of COVID-19 on Wednes- self-isolating and are related to international-travel. services, health care, goods and services required for day, Public Health started an investigation and sent Thursday, Oct. 29 work, banking and financial services, transportation, additional staff and resources to the facility. They New cases child care, animal care, and funeral or visitation ser- have started contact tracing and will conduct rapid Public Health reported four new cases of COVID-19 vices for members of their immediate family. testing of the facility’s residents and staff Thursday. Thursday, as follows:one individual 60 to 69 in Zone In addition, a person can be voluntarily tested for The Calais Regional Hospital reported 31 active 1 (Moncton region);one individual 50 to 59 in Zone 5 COVID-19 up to three times depending upon the length cases in Washington County on Thursday. Russell (Campbellton region); andtwo people 60 to 69 in Zone 5 of their stay in the province. Testing must be sched- said residents of St. Stephen must be “vigilant” in re- (Campbellton region). uled using the online self-referral tool, which can gards to the Calais outbreak. All cases are self-isolating and under investigation. be found at www2.gnb.ca/content/gnb/en/depart- Friday, Oct. 30 In a press briefing in Fredericton on Thursday, ments/ocmoh/cdc/content/respiratory_diseases/ New cases Chief Medical Officer of Health, Dr. Jennifer Russell, coronavirus/coronavirusexposure.html#/app/symp- Public Health reported one new case of COVID-19 and Premier Blaine Higgs discussed changes to the tom-checker/guides/399/what-to-do, and will be com- Friday. New Brunswick border crossing protocols, and an pleted at an assessment centre nearest the individual. outbreak at an adult residential facility. For example, a New Brunswick worker who has Higgs said the changes to the border protocols were returned and plans to remain in the province for made with the health and safety of New Brunswick- three weeks before leaving again will be required to Continued on page 15

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High 14. 2020-11-07 Sat 3:50 AM AST 6.89 meters High Tide 2020-11-10 Tue 1:03 PM AST 1.84 meters Low Tide • Unofficial winning numbers for Oct 30 • Unofficial winning numbers for Saturday, 2020-11-07 Sat 10:01 AM AST 2.12 meters Low Tide 2020-11-10 Tue 7:11 PM AST 7.24 meters High Tide ••• are: 19 20 23 31 37 46 48 Bonus 50 Oct 31: 08 12 21 22 31 38 Bonus 23 185908 NOVEMBER 3, 2020 | 3 NEWS Poppy sales have begun, with COVID-19 protocols in place “For the Poppy Campaign, most of brance Day, with hand sanitizer being By Sari Green our regular box stores and malls are supplied. still allowing the volunteers to sit with “We appreciate everyone’s support,” CHARLOTTE COUNTY the table as long as they’re following said Thomas-Cuylle. “352 Fundy Sea the guidelines from the Department of Cadet Corps usually goes door-to- While many events are being can- Health,” said Clayton. “With the poppy door, but they’re not able to do that celled this year due to the COVID-19 trays, the poppies are all bunched to- this year. We’ll be relying on the pandemic, including public Remem- gether. One of the things we came up trays that are going out.” brance Day ceremonies, there is one with this year, we are asking them to Charlie Bodley, Secretary/Trea- thing that we can all continue to count use a small piece of Styrofoam or one surer for #9 St. Croix Branch in St. on; local Legion poppy campaigns are of the old Styrofoam crosses we used Stephen, said poppies have been going forward, but with COVID-19 pro- to sell, place the poppies on that so the distributed to local businesses, but tocols in place. The annual Poppy Cam- public can pick the poppies themselves there will be no manned poppy sta- paign kicked off Friday, Oct. 30, and instead of going all through the pop- tions at stores as there have been in trays have been placed in businesses pies. So far, our volunteers are coming previous years. She said most, if not throughout Charlotte County. through. Every branch needs volun- all of the Legion members are seniors, Jack Clayton, provincial executive teers.” and it was decided that it would be a director of the RCL New Brunswick In smaller businesses, the poppy risk to have them stationed at stores Command, said the sales for crosses are trays we are all used to seeing are set and other businesses to sell poppies. down a little bit this year, but he won’t up, complete with hand sanitizer, which Royal Canadian Legion photo “Basically, you go to the store, and if have any exact totals until around everyone is encouraged to use before The Legion poppy campaigns have begun across the you’re shopping and you want a poppy, the end of November when the re- taking a poppy. Clayton said all 70 of county, the province, and the country, but delivery of you can get one (from the poppy trays),” ports come in from the various Legion the New Brunswick branches are put- the campaign has changed to accomodate COVID-19 said Bodley. branches throughout New Brunswick. ting out the trays, and most stores and protocols. Jim Hanley, president of Branch #40 He said poppies are being sold this year businesses are accepting them. He said in St. George, said they have people in many businesses, and there are some the Legion is responsible for refi lling out selling poppies at the banks, liquor areas where Legion members and vol- the trays, and ensuring that the mem- follow all COVID-19 protocols. store, and other establishments. He unteers are setting up to sell poppies. bers who are doing so wear gloves and “We’re trying to keep it as normal as said they are required to wear masks possible, but it is diffi cult,” said Clay- while they are inside these businesses, ton. “Cadets will not be permitted to go as per Provincial health and safety pro- door-to-door this year to sell poppies, so tocols. All volunteers, Legion members, the public is being encouraged to use and members of the public are urged to trays at local businesses in order to sup- use had sanitizer when selling or buy- Remembrance Day 2020 port the local Poppy Fund.” ing poppies. The fi rst person to receive Clayton also added that in past years, their poppy in St. George this year was members of cadet corps across New Mayor Faith Avery, on Thursday morn- information and protocols from Brunswick would go door-to-door to sell ing. poppies. That will not be the case this “We have people out selling them, at year, in the interest of public safety. the banks, liquor store, etc. I gave the RCL Branch #9 in St. Stephen Inez Thomas-Cuylle, Poppy Chair- Mayor the fi rst poppy this morning to person for Passamaquoddy Branch #8 start the Poppy Campaign,” said Han- ST. STEPHEN in their normal position at the bottom in Saint Andrews, said trays have been ley. St. Croix Branch #9, Royal Canadian of the stairs facing the cenotaph. placed in several local businesses, and [email protected] Legion will be holding its Remem- 5. Veterans and Legion members they will be there up until Remem- brance Day Ceremony on Wednesday, only will be formed up behind the Nov. 11 at the cenotaph on Milltown colour party as per COVID protocols. Blvd., by the Ferry Point Bridge. There will not be a parade of march- The ceremony will be a condensed ing personnel. version due to the parameters of the 6. CHCO-TV will be videotaping the COVID 19 pandemic. It will start at ceremony for viewing later. 10:55 a.m. as in previous years how- 7. The public is strongly encour- ever the following changes are in ef- aged not to attend as per COVID-19 SAVE fect: restrictions. UP TO 1. There will not be sentries at the 8. Purchased wreaths and crosses * cenotaph as per direction from our Do- can be picked up at the cenotaph at the Give the gift of 48% minion Command. conclusion of the ceremony or later at 2. There will not be a choir or any the Legion hall. persons performing music. All music 9. Due to the current COVID restric- will be via electronic means. tions, the Legion will not be open to 3. With the exception of six, all the public this year. Wildlife in the city • Christmas ads 100 years ago • Grandmother’ with spirit wreaths and crosses will be preplaced RCL Branch #9 realizes St. Stephen Comfort &Joy by members of St. Croix Branch #9. and the surrounding area love to show The names of those individuals who their support and fellowship to our A lifetime behind the lens Decades of our people and lifestyle in pictures purchased wreaths and crosses or who Veterans and the Legion, but at this this holiday season! p.42

Sky’s the limit have made donations to the Poppy time they ask residents show support Can Canso NS become the next Cape Canaveral? p.28 Santa lives in Fund will be acknowledged by reading by wearing a poppy and staying vigi- Saint John Pretty darn close to the real thing them out loud during the ceremony. lant at home while watching the cere- p.34 PlusGift-wrapped meat tied up with string The old-fashioned butcher shop 4. The Legion’s Colour Party will mony on TV. p.44 consist of six ﬂ ag bearers who will be Lest We Forget Saltscapes is beautiful, Two Decades of appreciated, and affordable! Good Eats Legions across county and province $27.00 (tax included)1 for your first print subscription ask residents not to attend $25.00 (tax included)1 for every additional subscription Celebrate the 20th anniversary of Saltscapes: Purchase 5 Remembrance Day ceremonies gift subscriptions and a FREE copy of our 2021 Saltscapes calendar will be automatically sent to your address.2 Continued from page 1 In St. Stephen, the public is being asked to not attend the annual ceremony. Charlie Bodley, secretary/trea- CALL: 1-877-885-6344 | 902-600-1890

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Depending on when you read today’s strongly the current government needs election results and taking that chal- trail. Reports out of the White House paper, you may - like me - be sitting in to be changed, and if that means declar- lenge to the Supreme Court…a court say preparations are being made by anxious discontent as we move through ing Biden should be the winner, so be it. which he has spent his four years stack- Republicans to simply not accept any- this long, long, day of the US election, And I’m sure there are many who ing with sycophants who are happy and thing other than a win…even if it’s or it’s now Wednesday, and the die is think my opinion on who should win eager to do his bidding. clear Biden is the victor. cast - whichever die that may be. the US election is irrelevant, and you’re It not only erodes the justice system And yes, maybe I’ll be proved wrong I envy you, Wednesday people. largely correct as I don’t technically (thanks Amy Coney Barrett), but poten- and have egg on my face and how happy Whether the result is what you were have a horse in that race, and couldn’t tially also an erosion of the democratic I will be should that be the outcome. I hoping or not, you at least have the bet on him if I did. system as well, and that doesn’t sit right hope I’m as wrong as I can be. I hope if knowledge of the outcome, an outcome But why it matters to me is we are with me and shouldn’t sit right with Trump loses, he realizes you pays your which will surely cause strife in our watching the erosion of democracy you either. money and you takes your chances neighbours to the south regardless of in action and I fi nd that a bitter pill to The peaceful transition of power is and that’s that, and walks away. I hope, what it is. swallow. I’ve looked at the policies of something on which any democrati- should he be defeated he accepts it This 2020 US election is likely the both parties and don’t agree entirely cally elected offi cial should be able to gracefully, tips his hat to his opponent most watched and stressed over of any with either, but certainly far better rely, and to see that basic tenant of de- for a battle well fought and works to- in my lifetime. Having lots of relatives align with the overall ethos of the Dem- mocracy made questionable saddens ward making the transition from his in the southern US, talk of US politics ocrat party - because they aren’t threat- me. presidency to Biden’s in January as was always part and parcel of any po- ening to overturn democracy if the vote Do I sound like a conspiracy theorist? smooth and painless as possible. litical discussion in our house. Truth doesn’t go their way. Sure, aside from listening to Trump And that democracy survives this be told, I grew up in a largely big C/Red Trump’s bombast and rhetoric can of- discuss his avenues for challenging election in tact and relatively un- group of voters. The (shouldn’t be) sur- ten be ignored as just that - noise. Over the election repeatedly for the past few scathed. Fingers crossed. prising part is how many of those tradi- his four years he’s made ridiculous weeks while he’s been on the campaign Krisi Marples tionally dyed-in-the-wool southern long claims (the wall, for term Republican voters are breaking example) and we’ve all from that tradition this year and voting come to simply shake Blue for the fi rst time in their lifetimes our heads and mutter - and have no hesitation to do so. “moron” under our Ultimately, I think neither candi- breath but in this case, date in today’s US battle of the male, he can back up those pale and stale dudes is great, but I feel threats by challenging

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The is a go for December Council for the Town of St. George decrease in water usage was a result of has passed its Budget for 2021, months both planned production cuts by some earlier to the typical timeline. The bud- users as well as impacts to production whether it’s for a telethon or anything get was passed at a special meeting of from the global pandemic. By Sari Green that we have, you must sanitize your council October 29, 2020, at the Maga- “As part of the 2020 budget, the Town hands before going inside the hall,” guadavic Centre. utilized reserves to offset the forecasted Pennfield said Tracy. “We have sanitizer set up The budget, with a combined value of decreased revenue in the Utility Oper- The 26th annual Eastern Charlotte in the entryway. If you wear a mask, just over $3.21 million for both General ations Fund. However for 2021, we can Lions Club Christmas Telethon in then you don’t have to social distance Operations and Utility Operations, will only budget on the actual total water Pennfield is a go. With all of the events when going through the entryway. We require a tax rate increase of 1 cent, usage in the current year. Due to lower being canceled due to COVID-19, Lions appreciate if they do wear a mask un- for a tax rate of $1.41 per $100.00 of as- water figures for 2020 and the fact that Club member Karen Tracy said the til they go up on stage, that’s different. sessment for 2021. The last rate change we cannot utilize any further reserve group weren’t sure if they were going We have signs all through the hall for came in 2017 when the rate went from funds, an increase in water rates was to be able to hold their Christmas fund- our guidelines, and we also have the $1.38 t0 $1.40 and has held steady for the required.” said acting mayor, Faith Av- raising event this year, as long as they sign that says only one person allowed last three years. ery. “We are hopeful that metered rates follow all COVID-19 protocols. Last in the bathroom at a time.” In addition, water and sewage rates will return to lower rates in 2022, should week the club president received a call Even though being informed that were approved for increase in 2021: industrial usage normalize. The Utility from Rogers Television last week say- they can go ahead with the telethon fixed rate users, which consist of pri- Fund/Water Operations is funded al- ing that they could go ahead with the was a huge relief for Lions Club mem- marily residential and commercial us- most entirely by user rates.” telethon that raises money to ensure bers, they still have concerns. Because ers, will have an annual water rate of Property assessments within the that no children in the area go with- many people have been hurt finan- $370.00 (up from $365) and an annual Town have increased to $141,389,744 in out Christmas. The telethon will take cially due to COVID-19, they are wor- sewage rate of $165.00 (up from $160), 2021, a 1.5 per cent increase over 2020. place on Saturday, December 5 from 3 ried that they won’t be able to receive giving the total annual cost for a resi- Cost for protection services will see in- p.m. until 7 p.m. at the Pennfield Lions the amount of donations that they dential home at $535, which is a $10.00 creases in 2021; fire protection is fore- Hall, located at 358 Route 175. have in past years. They are particu- increase annually. casted at $313,965 with police services “It is a go. Physical distancing of larly struggling to get turkeys for the For industrial users, metered water (from the RCMP) costing $448,767 in course, and we just have to pay atten- food hampers, because local grocery rate charges for the year 2021 will be 2021. tion to the guidelines,” said Tracy. stores are charging upwards of $35 for $3.31 per 1,000 gallons (up from $2.54), Further budget information is avail- This annual fundraiser was started one turkey. and for sewage treatment a rate of $3.31 able on the Town of St. George website by the people who built the Lions Club “We’re a very small, small group, per 1,000 gallons (up from $2.54). The at www.townofstgeorge.com or contact hall in Pennfield, Carl Tracy Sr. and and I know through the pandemic increase is primarily due to the expe- the Town Office at 506-755-4320. Dean Mahar. All funds raised from the right now, we’re going to get hit a lot rienced reduction in water/sewage de- event go directly to the community. harder. People just can’t afford $40 Families in need receive food ham- turkeys. It’s ridiculous. Before, people pers, and children will receive gifts used to go over to Calais and pick up a of toys and clothing. Last year, club turkey and say, ‘we’ll get you another members were able to give Christmas one when we go back over’, but that’s food hampers to 40 families. not the case right now. We might have Sea cadets seeking new “Their Christmas turkeys, and all to go with ham.” the fixings for a dinner,” said Tracy. If you would like to make a pledge “We call that their Christmas food to the telethon, there are a few options hamper. We had 42 children that we available. While there can be no audi- staff members supplied with their wishes, what we ence, people can go into the building could. We supplied their toys and their long enough to make their donations, Saint Andrews character and in good standing in the clothing.” which will be read on-air, and people The 352 RCSCC Fundy Sea Cadets community, be recommended by the While the telethon can go on as can watch on Rogers Channel 10. There group in Saint Andrews is in need of Commanding Officer, meet specific planned, there do have to be a few will also be a room set up with people new staff members. If you would like to medical requirements, have a high changes made for this year’s fund- manning the telephones. Another op- play a role in helping to shape today’s school diploma or equivalent (some ex- raiser. For instance, they will not be tion is to make donations prior to the youth for the challenges of tomorrow, ceptions may apply with unique qualifi- able to have an audience as they have telethon. Tracy said e-transfers can be 352 Fundy would like to hear from you. cations), and be 18 years of age or older, in previous years. Also, the perform- sent to [email protected], or sim- There are three ways to get involved: and able to complete at least one year ers are going to be asked to remain in ply inbox her or Scott Tracy on Face- enroll in the Cadet Instructor Cadre; be- of service before reaching the CIC com- their own bubbles as much as possible. book for more information. Pledges come a Civilian Instructor; or become a pulsory retirement age of 65. Civilian Tracy said while one act is on stage, can also be made at the St. George Civilian Volunteer. Cadet Instructors members are also welcome, and are not the next one will be getting ready in Credit Union. Cadre (CIC) are specially-trained part- required to perform military service. the Legion room, which is away from In addition to pledges, anyone who time members of the Canadian Armed For more information about becoming the volunteers and the stage. Once the is interested in helping out on the day Forces, and are responsible for cadet involved with the organization, please act on stage is finished, they will leave of the telethon is more than welcome training, supervision, and administra- email [email protected], or call 529- and the next act will go up. Tracy said to take part. Tracy said they never tion. 4144 and ask for Aaron. anyone who comes into the hall must turn away volunteers. All CIC applicants must be of good follow COVID-19 protocols, which in- “We definitely need all the help that clude social distancing and hand san- we can get. We never turn a volunteer itizing. away.” “Anybody that comes into our hall, [email protected]

Applications for Environmental Meet Your Neighbour Men’s Club Trust Fund now being accepted On line Auction New Brunswick Visit the website at; Submissions for the 2021-22 fund will The Department of Environment and be assessed based on their merit and on Meetyourneighbourauction.ca Local Government is now accepting ap- how they address the following priority men’sfor detailed club information. plications for funding for the Environ- areas: mental Trust Fund. protecting the environment Viewing/Registration is now open Nov. 1 at 11am The fund provides financial support increasing environmental awareness 3x50 B/W to municipalities, community groups, managing waste Bidding commences Nov. 6 at 11am First Nations, non-profit organizations addressing climate change Auction end Nov. 12 at 8pm and institutions for projects that pro- building sustainable communities Pick up#188054 at Mayfield Gardens duce tangible, measurable benefits to The application form and additional the environment. information are available online. Only Nov .14 - 10 am to 6 pm Money for the fund comes from about online applications will be accepted. Enjoy and participate in the wide variety half of the environmental fees paid on This year, applicants are asked to in- redeemable beverage containers. Last clude information on how their proof items for a worthy cause. year, the fund provided just over $9 mil- posed projects can be carried out if We appreciate you support lion for 266 projects. COVID-19 restrictions are in place dur- 188054 6 | November 3, 2020 SPORTS St. Stephen Mini-Spartan Tykes win Kirkpatrick Cup in weekend round-robin play

Maria Simpson photos The St. Stephen Mini-Spartan Tykes football team for eight and nine-year-olds were victors on the field this past weekend, winning the Fundy Minor Football Tyke Division Kirkpatrick Cup, held in Saint John at Shamrock Field. The Mini-Spartans allowed only one touchdown over four round-robin games, offering three shut-outs, and scored an overall 48 points. They defeated teams from Saint John, Kennebecasis, Hampton. The Mini-Spartan Tykes are: Joel Booker, Jordan Booker, Ryan Duchesneau, Archer Grant, Caleb Sewell, Rohen Simpson, Cody Stinson, Hunter Stinson, Gavin Stubbert and coach, Neil Grant. Sea Dogs ‘treat’ fans to 5-3 home win

Saint John the period. Momentum evened for The Saint John Sea Dogs (2-3-2-1) the next 10 minutes before Saint John treated fans to a home win on Hal- extended the lead yet again on a goal loween afternoon as they downed the in tight from Peter Reynolds, which Cape Breton Eagles (4-6-0-0) 5-3 at TD proved to be the game winner. The Station. Eagles closed the gap two minutes It was a rematch between goalies as later on a power play goal from Shawn Noah Patenaude started once again Element. Saint John held a 4-3 lead for Saint John while the Eagles went through the first 40 minutes. with rookie Nicolas Ruccia. Eagles 31 seconds into the third period Ri- regular starter William Grimard is ley Bezeau scored his second of the out with an injury. season on a tight angle shot, icing the Saint John were without defence- game. The Eagle pulled Ruccia with men Hunter Gartley and Benjamin two minutes to play but neither team Roode, and forward Julian Vander could capitalize. The final score, 5-3. Voet (healthy scratches). Girouard finished +1 with two goals, It was all Sea Dogs in the first period Charlie DesRoches was +2 with three as they came out with a bang to start assists. Patenaude made 29 stops in the game. Nicholas Girouard scored the win. his first of the night at 2:42, his second Shots of the season. Former Sea Dog Nathan Saint John - 49 Larose tied the game three minutes Cape Breton - 32 later but the Sea Dogs would regain Alpine 3 Stars the lead and keep it for the remain- 1 - Nicholas Girouard der of the game. Joshua Roy scored 2 - Charlie DesRoches his team leading sixth goal on a nice 3 - Cam MacDonald feed from Kale McCallum who made a Full stats are available on the web- heads up play to intercept a pass and site, www.sjseadogs.com keep the puck in the zone. At 12:33 Saint John Hyundai Highlights Nicholas Girouard had his second of Saint John will take to the road for the game on the power play as Brady back-to-back games in Moncton start- Burns found him from behind the net ing Wednesday, Nov. 4 at 7 p.m. This is to make it 3-1. the make-up game from a previously The Eagles showed life to start the cancelled game earlier in October. second when Felix Lafance scored a Fans can follow along on #SeaDogsRa- shorthanded marker 44 seconds into dio Presented by TD on CFBC 930 AM. 187958

Sea Dogs photo Sea Dogs no. 19, Joshua Roy, pushes past the Cape Breton Eagles netminder this past weekend to help make the 5-3 at home win for the team. They next hit the ice in Moncton for back-to-back games, with the first puck drop Wednesday, Nov. 4 at 7 p.m. November 3, 2020 | 7 News CLARK BREWER Serving all of Charlotte County including St. George annual Christmas Parade Overhead Doors Grand Manan, Deer Island and Campobello Charlotte County’s Only Fully Trained Installer! cancelled in the interest of public safety Sales & Service

By Sari Green for something bigger and better next year.” Over 30 Years of Mayor Faith Avery said things are definitely going Experience! to be different this year, but she is also hopeful events GARAGE DOORS St. George that are planned for will help to boost the Christmas Beautify and protect your property The annual St. George Christmas Parade has been spirit in the community. She said the Deck the Town FREE ESTIMATES with a custom garage. 186946 466-5242 cancelled this year. COVID-19 has put a damper on event is a great activity everyone can enjoy safely. many events since March, and all around New Bruns- She spoke of memories from her childhood, when her wick Christmas events are being cancelled or modi- family “always piled in the car and went for a drive fied in the interest of public safety. But, just because to look at Christmas lights”. She said that was a ma- things are going to be different this year, it doesn’t jor Christmas tradition for many families, and now, mean townships, including St. George, aren’t going to that tradition will continue to carry on, bigger than find ways to celebrate the holiday season. ever. She added that the prize is icing on the cake, so Chief Administrative Officer, Jason Gaudet, said to speak. to make up for the loss of the parade, there will be a “With the $100 certificates towards a not-for-profit “Deck the Town” event. Residents are asked to deco- of the winners’ choice, it’s a win-win situation. You rate their houses, and business owners can decorate get to decorate your home and show the glory there, their store fronts, and they will be judged by a panel and donate to a good cause.” of four community members. The winning home and Avery said she is planning on visiting local busi- business will each receive a $100 donation to the char- nesses to ask them to participate in the Deck the ity of their choice. “The judging will be done on (Saturday) December 5,” said Gaudet. “I’m sure there will be some other Town challenge. Most of the businesses decorate their events that we may do. We may partner with the St. store fronts every year, and Avery is hoping for a “lit- George Fire Department and have Santa go around tle extra pizzazz” this year. She said there will also with them. There’s a possibility of that. Possibly some be the annual lamp pole decorating, and businesses, more things we’re going to try to do with some busi- churches, and families can adopt a pole to decorate. nesses as well. There’s also Deck the Street Lamp on “Decorating starts on the 14th of November, and Main Street this year again as well. Usually, we try to they have to be down the week between Christmas and get businesses or organizations to pick a pole and dec- New Year’s. I’ve got quite a few registered for Deck the orate. We’ve had good participation with that in past Town and the poles,” said Avery. years.” Although it saddens her to see so many events be- Residnets have also been wondering about the an- ing canceled all over the province this year, she un- nual tree lighting in town this year. Gaudet said the derstands it is necessary in order to help prevent the Sari Green/Courier tree will be lit, but there will be no public gathering spread of COVID-19. She said there is a lot to take into Kids in St. George won’t be able to sit on Santa’s knee this year for photos for the event. He said many of the usual events will consideration when it comes to public safety, and it and to tell him what they want for Christmas. The annual Christmas be canceled this year, including many that have in the is important to find ways for the community to en- parade has been cancelled in the interest of public safety due to the past taken place at Magaguadavic Place. Kids won’t be joy Christmas while protecting everyone at the same COVID-19 pandemic. Mayor Faith Avery said there will be other activities able to sit on Santa’s knee this year, but the town is time. instead, including a Deck the Town contest, as well as the annual Deck the looking at other ways to make sure kids at least to get “Things have changed,” said Avery. “We know Poles on Main Street. a glimpse of the jolly old elf. they’ve changed. I just read that Moncton was do- When the provincial lockdown began back in the ing the drive-through parade. Floats were going to spring, Gaudet said all public events across New be stationary, but they cancelled it because of safety Brunswick were canceled. Once some of the restric- reasons. There’s so much for us to have to take into Heart and Home tions were lifted, the Town Council decided to go consideration for everybody’s safety. You’re with your ahead with the Christmas parade. Now, with a second own bubble, and doing what we all love, looking at the wave of the pandemic hitting many parts of the prov- beauty of Christmas.” online auction ince, Council has decided to err on the side of caution Avery is hopeful that the community will step up to and public safety and cancel the parade and other the plate and take part in the decorating contests. She McAdam public events. said there is one home on Carleton Street that is “al- McAdam Heart and Home is hosting an online “As other municipalities started to drop out of it, ways decorated to the nines”, and people look forward auction throughout the first two weeks of Novem- and this bit of the second wave started to happen, the to seeing it each year. ber. All items will be available to bid on at the Heart risk to the community is too great,” said Gaudet. “It’s “We know a few spots that always decorated really, and Home Facebook page beginning at 8 a.m. on unfortunate, but you know, with the world that we’re really extravagant, so we’re hoping people step up. Monday, November 2 through 8 a.m. on Monday, living in right now, with the state of things, we’re just I’ve had a lot of comments from people coming to me November 16. Winning bidders will be listed on going to have to make some of those tough decisions. and saying, ‘I’ve got some great decorations. You just Facebook by Friday, November 20. Only bids placed Priority number one is making sure to keep the public wait.’ Bring it on.” through the Facebook page will be accepted. Some safe. We don’t want to be the center of any outbreak. [email protected] of the items up for grabs include a kayak, ATV hel- Christmas will come back next year, and we’re hoping mets, a gas card, gift bags, emergency car kits, a travel blanket, gift certificates from the Fredericton Inn for an overnight stay, an evening buffet, and a Sunday brunch, and much more.

Holiday lighting contest St. George The Town of St. George invites residents to take part in the first annual “Deck the Town” lighting contest. This year, instead of having the Christmas parade, in order to maintain public safety, the Town is hosting this event for everyone. People are asked to up the ante when it comes to their Christmas lighting this year, and the best-decorated business and residence will receive a prize of $100 to be do- nated in their name to the charity of their choice. You can use lights, props, inflatables, and anything else you can think of that will make your home or business really stand out. Remember, only decorations visible from the streets will be judged. You must register in order to take part, and agree to allow the Town to post your address on the Town of St. George website and social media, as well as winners’ information to news outlets. Registration must take place by Monday, November 23, and then you can start decorating, and light everything up on Saturday, December 5 with the Town Christmas tree lights are turned on. Judging will follow the tree lighting, and the winners will be announced no later than Friday, December 11. To register, please visit www.townofstgeorge.com/deckthetown 8 | November 3, 2020

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Murphy 248 Main St | Upper Letang | 506-755-3994 To reach us: Charlotte County Animal Shelter 104-73 Milltown Blvd | St Stephen | 506-466-3370 112 Prince William St., St. Stephen, NB Phone 506-467-7657 6 Queen St., West, www.cooperators.ca/Tracy-Craig Mailing address: CCSPCA, PO Box 334, St. Stephen, NB E3L 2X2 St. Stephen 466-1388 Email: [email protected] • Website: http://www.cc-spca.petfinder.com/ NBSPCA Pet Establishment License #0086 Providing all vision care Please contact the NBSPCA at 1-877-722-1522 for cruelty/abuse and rural dog control services including the dispensing of Please contact 466-5031 for dog control within St. Stephen & St. Andrews Glasses and Contact Lenses. 179463 184304 12 | November 3, 2020 News Gala parade this Saturday, biggest ever LOOKING BACK THROUGH OUR HISTORY 30, 60, 90 & 120 YEARS AGO Joanne Mires Edited from the Saint Croix Courier made certain the new bicycles were in Works Program. The mile-long parade wreaths to hang in the White House. Week of Wednesday, Nov. 6, 1990 perfect shape. will include some 50 floats from Black’s 90 YEARS AGO – 1930 School surveys shore refuse Campaigns in Calais harbour, St. George, St. Andrews, Mill- town and St. Stephen, complete with a Maces Bay Olympia Snowe was in Calais last he Thursday half-holidays are now week doing some last minute campaign- bevy of beautifully-gowned young la- T t reads like a garbage collector’s over for 1930 and beginning today all I ing at businesses in Calais. dies who promise to add a new look to shopping list: 52 oil containers, 17 plas- the campaign against unemployment. the stores in St. Stephen will be open for tic milk jugs, 12 bleach containers, 70 Personals Local businessmen and public spirited business on Thursday afternoons. pieces of Styrofoam, 28 plastic plates, St. Andrews citizens representing all facets of com- Brockway a butane tank, several sections of drag Over 150 townspeople attended the munity life have planned and organized Surveys are being made here for an net, a 40-gallon plastic barrel and a opening of the new fire hall on Monday, the unique parade for the past several emergency landing field for airplanes 45-gallon oil drum. Oct. 29. Bob Thompson accepted the weeks. Organization of the bands has and the erection of a sixty-foot tower These are just a few of the 500 items keys of the building on behalf of the been handled by Duncan McGeachy, with electric beacon as the beginning recently collected by children from the Sir James Dunn Foundation. principal of Ganong Memorial High of a lighted airway for mail and pas- Fundy Shores Elementary School in Leonardville School and chairman of the band com- senger planes flying at night between Maces Bay. The group was on a field trip mittee. Saint John and Montreal. This will be r. and Mrs. George Merrill have at the beach near Chance Harbour, but M another link in the great transcontinen- closed their home here for the winter Wreath, tree business getting the object wasn’t swimming or sunbath- tal airway. George Wakeham of Ottawa and returned to their home in Chelms- started ing. They were becoming acquainted has charge of the survey and notices ford, Mass. with coastal wetlands and the ecologi- It is Christmas tree time once again are already posted for tenders for clear- Grand Harbour cal dangers which face habitats. and the traditional seasonal industry ing and burning 55 acres of blueberry A UNICEF pumpkin pie for the The Grand Manan Boy Scout troop is commencing to boom as usual. Sev- barrens for the purpose in preparation teacher were hosts to nine Scouts and three eral loads of trees for sale in cities in for completion in the spring. leaders from Fredericton. Friday night the U.S. have already been seen on the aurie Coffin, a teacher at St. Ste- L was spent at the Boys and Girls Club highways and wreath-making is in full 120 YEARS AGO – 1900 phen Elementary School, raised $248.89 and Saturday night the boys camped swing in various areas of the county. at the UNICEF Pumpkin Carving Con- at The Anchorage. Games, hikes, sing- Perhaps the largest operation of this Clothesline thieves operated on test and won a couple of pumpkin pies songs and good food was enjoyed. type is getting underway at Lawrence Union Street one night last week and to share with her students. Coffin was Station, where a pair of intrepid Bosto- dropped some of their plunder in the presented with her reward by UNICEF 60 YEARS AGO – 1960 nians, Robert Spence and Louis Vacon, field adjoining Councillor Vaughan’s pumpkin pie maker Phyllis Lefebvre. are planning to employ upwards of 40 residence. The owners can obtain the Proud bike winners Gala parade this Saturday, women to tie wreaths. Mr. Spence told goods on application to Marshal Camp- biggest ever The Courier recently his firm expects bell. The Metropolitan Store in the Char- to handle 100,000 wreaths this season, leepy St. Stephen will get a loud Grand Manan lotte Mall held a Halloween Colouring S as compared to 45,000 last year. The awakening Saturday when the spir- Contest and gave away two bicycles pair have purchased a large garage at The Grand Manan fishermen suf- ited music of four high stepping bands to the winners – Robert David Craig, Lawrence Station for a wreath-mak- fered considerably in the recent gale. blares forth to set the pace for one of 5, from St. Andrews and Amy Dow, 7, ing factory. Both Mr. Spence and Mr. A number of small boats were driven the largest parades ever staged in this of Barter Settlement. Both kids were Vacon have been buying wreaths and ashore. The weirs all over the island area. The gala event will officially kick excited about the bicycles. Larry Col- Christmas trees in this area for the past were damaged and seines were de- off the Plan Now phase of the Winter borne, manager of the MET, personally 10 years and one year ago furnished stroyed.

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I will admit that growing up I might earth demeanour and how humble a one. The other possibility is that his challenged fellow who became well- have been a Boston Bruins hater and guy he was off the ice in front of the TV and internet has been down or he known in hockey circles as the trainer that comes with the territory if you’re cameras. Having said all that, I was hasn’t had a chance to read a newspa- for the Edmonton Oilers and the foot- a Montreal Canadiens fan. Even so, completely blown away when last per or magazine for the past few years. ball club in that city. I watched many there was one guy that was exempt week he came out and endorsed Don- I wish that I would have known this so hockey players pay tribute to him this from my dislikes and that was Bobby ald Trump for President. I think that a I could’ve sent him a few bucks to get past week and one that did a touching Orr. I marveled at his grace and tal- lot of people have probably had a few up to speed. one was his best pal Wayne Gretzky. ent that was truly unparalleled then drinks and said things they wished This past week a guy by the name of and for years that followed. I was also they hadn’t and that’s the only ex- Joey Moss passed away. If you’re not impressed by his seemingly down to planation I can come up with on this familiar with Joey, he was a mentally Continued on page 15

Virtual Lawrence Station Memory Tree of Lights ATTENTION Nov. 27, 2020 @ 7pm on GRADE 5 TO 12 STUDENTS LSES Home & School Facebook page Do to Covid-19 no gathering Any student from grade 5 to 12 at the school this year. that would like to receive a free Purchase bulbs for loves ones copy of a new testament $5.00 per bulb from the Gideon Contact Annette 466-7316 ministry, please call Money or e-transfers welcomed Due date for bulbs: November 18th, 2020 1 506 465 9578. [email protected]

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Submitted photo Sunday, Nov. 15 - Annual Brooklynn Donald is this weeks’ recipient of Subways Student of the Week for St. Stephen High Tree of Memories Upper Church IN MEMORIAM School. Brooklynn was chosen by teacher Mrs.Cammack, for being a positive presence in her Math Mills United Church - Service 9 course. Every class, Brooklynn shows up with an upbeat attitude and a great willingness to will be held at 1 p.m. outside JOHNSON - In loving of the church (you will be Events memory of a dear husband, learn. Her homework is always completed and she gladly participates in class every day. Thank-you able to stay in your vehicle). Kenneth Johnson, whom Brooklynn for setting a good example on how to be an exemplary student who always tries their best. Memorials will be placed on God called home Nov. 1, Congratulations Brooklynn, keep up the great work! tree prior to service. Rolling Dam United Church 2001. Crocheted memorials (angels - Services held every second As time goes on without and/or red crosses) $10 each. and fourth Sunday at 10 a.m. you, Call 466-4599 or any member And days turn into years, of the congregation. Running St. James Pastoral Charge, Rev. Jane Doull 467-1494 - They hold a million Out of Time special musical Sunday service at the Oak Hill memories, Christmas market vendors wanted guests. Snow date - the fol- Hall on Sunday, Nov. 15 at And a thousand silent BLACKS HARBOUR lowing Sunday. Appropriate 11:30 a.m. COVID-19 proto- tears. lotte County. Masks must be worn in- COVID-19 measures will be cols will be observed. All are Always loved & Vendors are wanted for the Blacks side the hall, and all COVID-19 safety practiced throughout the ser- welcome. Harbour Christmas Market, taking protocols will be followed. If you are vice. Remembered by, Wife Gloria & family place on Saturday, November 14 from interested in booking a table for $5, 10 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. at Stella Maris please contact [email protected], or Hall. This event is being hosted by the call 222-0168. OBITUARIES Multicultural Association of Char- Fred Stonner, and step- ing awarded the Queen’s son Allan Williamson. Silver Jubilee Medal for Bertie will be remem- her work using the Pit- Mental health and suicide awareness event bered with love and many man Initial Teaching smiles by her daughter Alphabet to teach her ST. GEORGE the Mental Health & Suicide Aware- Joyce Reinhart; grandchil- students to read & write A Mental Health & Suicide Aware- ness Team, this community event is dren Matthew Reinhart, stories. Bertie was also ness Memorial Event is being held for everyone who has lost a loved on Bill (Sue) Stonner, Nancy actively involved with her at St. Mark’s Anglican Church in St. to suicide, to ﬁ nd comfort and gain un- (Doug) Drischler, Bob Church, was a 63-year (Jennifer) Stonner, John member of the Order of George on Saturday, November 21 derstanding through sharing stories Philip Stonner, Edward the Eastern Star, loved a from 10:30 a.m. until noon. Hosted by of healing and hope. (Heather) Stonner, Dean game of bridge, always (Kharissma) Williamson, tuned in to watch curling, Tony Williamson, and and claims to have eaten OBITUARIES Heather Williamson; 9 more tea biscuits than great-grandchildren; 6 anyone else from Char- passed away. demic, there will be no WILLIAMSON, Roberta great-great grandchil- lotte County. In addition to his wife visitation. A private fam- A. (Bertie) - On Oct. 22, dren; and several nieces, There will be no visita- Ann, he is survived by ily service will be held 2020, Roberta A. (Ber- nephews and cousins. tion by request of the his six children: Mary from the funeral home tie) Williamson left us to Bertie grew up in Lever- family. A private Me- Quartermain (Dave) of with interment to follow be with those she loved ville, Charlotte Co., NB morial Service will take St. Stephen, NB, Pierre at the St. Andrews Catho- who had gone before her. where she attended the place at The Drive Baptist (Marianne) of Vancou- lic Cemetery. Born on April 19, 1918 to local school and then Church, Fredericton, NB, ver, BC, Gregory (Cheryl) In lieu of ﬂ owers, do- the late Martin A. & Lila studied at the Provincial with Rev. Gordon Cook of St. Stephen, NB, An- nations to the Charlotte M. (Howland) Reed, she Normal School in Freder- officiating. Interment dre (Vikki MacDonald) of County Hospital Founda- was the youngest of their icton, graduating in 1937. will take place in Oak Bay St. Andrews, NB, David tion or the Diabetes Asso- five children. This was the beginning of Cemetery. (Catherine) of St. Ste- ciation would be appreci- Bertie was predeceased a 35-year vocation that For those who wish to phen, NB, and Kathleen ated. Online condolences by her parents, her hus- saw her teaching in vari- honour Bertie’s memo- Breault of Bocabec, NB; to the family and/or do- band Cecil E. Williamson, ous schools in Charlotte ry, remembrances may ten grandchildren, three nations can be made at her son Grey Irwin, sis- County, from one-room be made to The Drive great-grandchildren, and www.humphreysfh.com. ters Agnes Reed & Mabel country schools with Baptist Church Building BREAULT, Michel E. – several nieces, nephews Arrangements have been Stewart (Carl/d), broth- eight grades to her last Fund or a charity of the At the Charlotte County and cousins. Michel is entrusted to the care and ers Lawrence (Louise/d) years teaching grade donor’s choice. Personal Hospital on Wednesday, survived by his brother direction of Humphreys & Wilmot Reed, step- one at Vincent Massey condolences may be of- October 28, 2020, Mi- Andre, of Florida, and Funeral Home, 20 Marks daughter Margaret Ston- Elementary School in St. fered through www.yor- chel Ernest Breault, hus- predeceased by his sister, Street, St. Stephen, NB, ner & her husband Dr. Andrews. She retired in kfh.com band of Ann (McKinley) Monique Landry. E3L 2B2 (506-466-3110) 1977, but not before be- Breault of Bocabec, NB, Due to the current pan-

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Photo courtesy of www.pinterest.com Crafters’ Corner If you are looking for cute, easy gift • Old newspapers ideas to make this By Sari Green • Glaze (sprays work best for this proj- year, look no further ect) than button bowls. If you are like most of us, you prob- Directions These are a bit time ably have a ton of extra buttons lying • This project can be a bit on the consuming to make around. Whether they are extra but- messy side, so be sure to spread old (24-36 hours for glue- tons that come with clothing items, or newspapers all over your work surface. drying time), but they you have bought buttons for other proj- • Blow up the balloon until it is full, are easy to make, and ects and then never used them, you are and tie it off at the end. they don’t cost much bound to have plenty for this project. • Place the balloon on a bowl or any- at all, especially if you If not, local thrift stores always have thing else you can find that will hold it have a button stash loose buttons that you can get for just in place while you are working. Make on hand. pennies. You can turn these unused but- sure the bowl is much smaller than the tons into cute little trinket dishes that balloon, and place the balloon so the can be used to hold jewelry, keys, loose knot is at the bottom. Do not move the change, etc. balloon until the project is completed. There are two really great things • Spread a layer of white glue all over about this particular project: it is su- the part of the balloon that will be the per-easy to make; and it won’t cost bowl. much. You probably have everything • Allow the glue layer to dry for a few you need already, but you might have to minutes. It should be tacky but not wet. make a quick trip to the dollar store to If it is too wet, the buttons will end up get a bag of balloons. The worst part of sliding off. this project is it will take about 24 hours • Start placing buttons on the glue. for the glue to dry, so you can’t use the You can place them randomly, or create bowl until then. Just have a little bit of a pattern of stripes, hearts, or anything patience, and while you’re waiting, sim- else. You can get really creative with ply make more button bowls. These will this project. make great Christmas gifts, or gifts for • Once the buttons are in place, you any occasion for that matter, and you will find that there are gaps between the can even fill them with candy, little trin- buttons. Place the beads in these gaps. kets, etc. and wrap them in cellophane • Let everything dry for a couple of with a cute little ribbon and bow to hours. complete the gift. • Paint a layer of white glue over Materials the buttons, and allow to dry for a few it stronger, and it will give it a glossy ap- • Pop the balloon and gently peel it • Buttons hours. pearance. Allow to dry for the amount out. Now you have a cute little trinket • Beads • Paint one more layer of white glue of time recommended on the glaze in- bowl. • White glue over the buttons, and allow to dry for structions. [email protected] • Balloon (small to medium size, de- about 24 hours. pending on how large you want your • Spray or paint a coat of glaze over bowl to be) the entire bowl. This will help to make “Before we give the government any more money – show us some receipts!” – Jay Leno

COVID-19 round-up for Tuesday, Continued from page 12 “Oh yeah, it has everything. Over- head dome lights and even a bored- Wayne’s aunt was also mentally chal- out cigarette lighter.” Oct. 27 to Monday, Nov. 2 lenged so he was aware of the battles The look on his face was priceless! they faced in life. He convinced GM I often wonder if he ever asked any- Glen Sather to give him a shot and was body else about it and threw it in Continued from page 2 of the case by Public Health, you will not disappointed by the hard work when he got into discussions with be notified by Public Health for contact and dedication that Joey brought to other people about vehicles. That The new case is an individual 40 to 49 tracing. Families will continue to re- the job. Gretzky probably summed it was my hope. I didn’t want to be the in Zone 3 - the Fredericton region - receive updates from the school as deci- up best by saying that above all Joey only to enjoy my trickery. Just so lated to international travel and who is sions are made. gave parents of mentally challenged you know, I’ve had people tell a very self-isolating. Sunday, Nov. 1 children hope and instilled in others gullible and younger Mark Taylor to Exposure notification in Moncton New cases the need for inclusion. go get a board stretcher or a bucket Public Health has identified potential Public Health reported one new case You ever notice how you can tell of weld. Luckily, I was able to figure public exposure to the virus at the Fit of COVID-19 Sunday. some people stuff in jest, only to find out from the tone that I was being led 4 Less at 165 Main St. in Moncton. Peo- The new case is an individual 30-39 in out they didn’t get it? Hey, I’ve been down the garden path. While I’m at ple who visited this location between Zone 3 - Fredericton region - related to on sides of this one. I’ve had people it, I’ll let you know that I don’t just the hours of 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. from Fri- an international travel-related case and jerk me around and yes, I have done limit my activities to in-person con- day, Oct. 23, to Sunday, Oct. 25, inclusive who is self-isolating. it to other people too. I think in order versations. should self-monitor for symptoms for 14 The Calais Regional Hospital re- to really pull this off you really need Sometimes if I’m on my game, I do days. Should any COVID-19 symptoms ported 36 active cases in Washington to know your audience. I remember it to people who call me in error. I had develop, they are directed to self-isolate County on Sunday. a guy asking me if my car had power a lady call me a few months ago and and take the self-assessment online or Monday, Nov. 2 windows and I said, “No, they’re after a few minutes on the line, she call 811 to get tested. New cases Armstrong windows.” He just took a figured out she had the wrong num- State of emergency extended Public Health reported no new cases big gulp of coffee and kept on truck- ber. She apologized for bothering me The state of emergency mandatory of COVID-19 Monday. ing. I have to say that once I had this and I told her it was okay; I was just order was renewed on Thursday, Oct. At press time, the number of con- one under my belt, it was “game on” getting ready to go hunting. She said, 29, under the authority of the Emer- firmed cases in New Brunswick is 344 from that point forward. Another “Hunting? You can’t hunt this time gency Measures Act. and 305 have recovered. There have time I had just gotten a new car and of year?” I assured her that every- Saturday, Calais Regional Hospital been six deaths, and the current num- he asked me if was “loaded.” I said, thing is legal if you don’t get caught. reported 30 active cases in Washington ber of active cases is 33. Five patients County, with 360 tests pending from col- are hospitalized with one in an inten- lection. sive care unit. As of Monday, 103,009 Saturday, Oct. 31 tests have been conducted. New cases Zone 5 remains in Orange level Public Health reported one new case Zone 5 remains in the Orange level of COVID-19 Saturday. of recovery and residents have to limit The new case is an individual 19 and their contact to a single household bub- under in Zone 3 - Fredericton region ble plus a formal or informal caregiver, - related to an international travel-re- or member of their immediate family (a lated case and who is self-isolating. parent, child, sibling, or grandparent). Townsview School It is recommended that residents keep A positive COVID-19 case has been contacts to a minimum. confirmed at Townsview School in On Monday, the Calais Regional Hos- Woodstock and the school community pital reported no new tests, and 32 ac- has been informed. Public Health is in- tive cases of COVID-19 in Washington vestigating and if you or a family mem- County. ber is determined to be a close contact 185894 16 | NOVEMBER 3, 2020 FEATURE

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