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Sari Green my question by stating, ‘we’ll be look- “fl uke of geography” that borders must ing at this matter and we will have fur- be crossed to reach Campobello during CAMPOBELLO ther things to say on it in the future’. the off-season, but that geography can I was expecting that in this minority “cut both ways”. He made mention of MP John Williamson is not happy government, where the government Point Roberts, Washington, which is about the mail situation on Campobello, is trying to work across the aisle, that only accessible through British Colum- and spoke out on behalf of island resi- when a serious issue is brought to their bia. He said United States mail goes dents in order to fi nd a solution to the attention that impacts the privacy of through without any inspection, and Tripadvisor photo issue. During the January 29 Adjourn- Canadians, that they would act. Sadly, I suggested that maybe it is time that this The Franklin Delano Roosevelt International Bridge ment Debate in the House of Commons, was wrong.” procedure changes and that Canadian connects Campobello Island to Lubec, Maine, and is Williamson posed questions about Williamson mentioned the fact he Border Services agents do inspect this the main artery for all travel, including mail delivery the privacy rights of his constituents, brought this issue to the House last year, United States mail. when the ferry is not running as it doesn’t in the which are guaranteed by the Canadian and his offi ce has received a letter from “Mr. Speaker, a Canadian is a Cana- winter months. Charter of Rights and Freedoms. Canada Post he planned to table follow- dian is a Canadian. The geography cuts The issue, as Campobello residents ing the adjournment proceedings. He both ways,” said Williamson. it for the people who live on the island. know all too well, is their mail is re- said the letter states that United States Williamson had two questions for Williamson saw the Secretary’s com- routed through the United States dur- offi cials have the right to open mail his colleagues during the adjournment ments as saying the problem is on Cam- ing the months when there is no ferry that is coming from and into Canada. debate. He wanted to know why this is- pobello, and residents should look for service from mainland Canada to the They understand the issue, and said sue has not yet been resolved. He also their own solutions. He said residents island. United States Customs and Bor- it has caused them concern. William- wanted to know what the government have been so innovative because they der Protection have the right to open son doesn’t believe it has caused them plans to do now, not in the future, to feel that their government has let them any packages coming into their coun- enough concern to actually do some- protect the privacy rights of Canadian down. He added that he appreciates try, even if they are pieces of mail that thing about it. citizens living on Campobello. the discussions on providing help for a are addressed to Canadians living on The letter also stated the only avail- Steve MacKinnon, Parliamentary year-round ferry, including infrastruc- Campobello. The main reason for the able option outside of a seasonal ferry Secretary of Public Services and Pro- ture dollars to “build and operate such searches is with the legalization of service is delivery through Maine, and curement, said he takes “great interest” a ferry service”. But, an undertaking cannabis in Canada, residents are able Williamson said his understanding is in this issue, but offered no real sugges- such as this doesn’t happen overnight, to order cannabis products and have that Canada Post has not requested the tions as to how it could be solved. He and a solution is needed now rather them delivered via Canada Post. use of the seasonal ferry service. said Campobello residents have known than later. “I know for all members of this “They have not contacted the ferry for years their situation is a unique one, “I’ll point out again, for the record, House, privacy rights are important,” operator, whose craft is in the water and they have come up with “inventive that these Canada Post trucks are said Williamson. “They are paramount and available for private and public solutions to all manner of things”. bonded,” said Williamson. “They to our identity as Canadians. Unfortu- charter,” said Williamson. “The letter “Canada Post representatives have should not be inspected by United nately, this government has missed the says Canada Post is working on re- worked, and will continue to work on States customs agencies, and doing so boat on protecting privacy rights in solving the matter with United States innovative solutions with their United is an infringement of our rights as Ca- Southern New Brunswick. Campobello government offi cials and ‘hope to see States counterparts,” said MacKinnon. nadians.” is a Canadian territory, but is only ac- fewer delays in the coming weeks’. Mr. “Of course, we seek, as the member al- [email protected] cessible year-round by driving through Speaker, two months have nearly come luded to, a sustainable transport solu- the State of Maine for an hour,” said and gone. I’ve contacted Canada Post. tion that could allow us to send mail Williamson. I’ve brought this to the Minister’s atten- directly to the island. We would invite $1.33 +TAX Williamson said he is not pleased tion, and Canada Post has contacted my the Higgs’ government to continue to with the way the government is han- offi ce. But, once again, their explana- propose solutions that they may be in- dling this situation, and he is looking tion doesn’t solve the problem.” terested in supporting. But, I leave that for solutions to ensure the privacy Williamson feels that Canada Post is all to the discussions that I know are oc- rights of Campobello Island residents asking Campobello residents to use the curring very actively among offi cials.” when it comes to the delivery of their mail less, or not to bother using it at MacKinnon said the government will mail. all during the months when there is no continue to take an interest in the issue, “The government has responded to ferry service to the island. He said it is a and they want to work on it and solve Wake Up to the Importance of Your Local Newspaper

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Krisi Marples found was here was a man of honestly, of sincerity, and a man refreshing in ST. STEPHEN politics. What he talked about were is- sues that were real to me. They were It was a full house with almost 300 good conversations. When I looked to people in attendance on Saturday for the future of what I was looking for the Saint Croix Liberal Association for this area, I’m very, very proud to nomination event at the Garcelon stand behind Kevin Vickers. Civic Center. The party had two strong “When we all work together, that’s candidates in Tony Mann and former when we get the best outcome for New Southwest NB MP, Karen Ludwig. Brunswickers. I’m looking forward to And in what can only be referred to representing Saint Croix as a Liberal as a landslide victory, Ludwig walked candidate and whether it’s a by-elec- away with 177 of 198 votes cast, and tion or general election, we need to the nomination to move forward to be- get this done and we need representa- come the MLA for the riding of Saint tion.” Croix. “This day is day one of our cam- “I’m standing here before you be- paign to send a Liberal MLA for Saint cause I obviously love it here,” said Croix to Fredericton,” said the enig- Ludwig prior to the vote. “I believe matic Vickers. “An MLA who will rep- in our communities, I believe in our resent you with fairness, compassion, people, and I will work tirelessly to and vision. A person to bring respect ensure we have the services and local to this government. The person you representation for Saint Croix to pros- choose today will be an important per. This election, my friends, to me, member of my team and our next Lib- is about strong representation, expe- eral government. rience, and someone representing us “Saint Croix is known for honest in the legislature. I can assure you my and hardworking people. The people commitment to this riding has only of Saint Croix deserve more from its grown since 2015.” government.” In an impressive move, Mann didn’t The riding of Saint Croix has been throw rhetoric or bravado at the without representation since the crowd, rather stating simply the asso- death of former MLA Greg Thomp- ciation was spoiled for choice. John Gardner/Courier son in September of 2019. NB Premier “The question is ‘who is the person Liberal nominee, Karen Ludwig, casting her vote with a little help from grandson, 15 month old Wilder. Ludwig Blaine Higgs has until March to call an that best represents you? That rep- won the Liberal nomination with 177 of 198 votes. election – but is not constrained as to resents your family, represents your when said election has to be – and ru- riding, your province? Who is the tative seriously.” vin Vickers – I only knew him from mours swirl as to whether the region right choice’,” said Mann. “Well luck- “I’m looking forward to having the stories. To me, in some respects will see a by-election, or a general. ily, the answer is both of us. The real- Tony by my side,” Ludwig said after he was almost legendary,” she added, Either way, general consensus among ity is no matter who you choose here the vote, echoing Mann’s statement. speaking about the provincial party residents is the region has gone long today, you’ll be choosing someone who “I’m deeply humbled any my grat- leader. enough without representation. takes the job of being your represen- itude goes out – when I fi rst met Ke- “When I spoke with him what I [email protected] We Get the Word Out Twice a week, decade after decade, your local newspaper continues to be the last word in responsible reporting, accurate information, in-depth perspectives and valuable advertising.

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INFORMATION DESK LOTTERY WEATHER TIDES KENO ATLANTIC BUCKO From Environment Canada • For Thursday, February 6 are: 03, 04, • February 6 - 08, 11, 16, 30, 38 Tuesday...Rain mixed with snow changing to snow after midnight Based on Saint John tides. (AST) 11, 16, 22, 23, 24, 26, 30, 31, 33, 34, 42, • February 7 - 02, 14, 26, 33, 37 and ending before morning then partly cloudy. Fog patches To adjust at St. Stephen, high add 8 minutes, low add 28 minutes; St. Andrews, high 43, 47, 48, 54, 57, 64, 70. developing early this evening and dissipating after midnight. add 8 minutes, low add 7 minutes; Fairhaven, Deer Island, high add 3 minutes, low • February 8 - 04, 12, 24, 25, 30 • For Friday, February 7 are: 01, 04, • February 9 - 02, 29, 31, 32, 40 Rainfall amount 2 to 4 mm. Snowfall amount 2 to 4 cm. Wind add 9 minutes; Welshpool, high add 1 minute, low add 6 minutes; North Head, high 08, 11, 14, 18, 20, 21, 22, 24, 26, 30, 35, becoming northwest 20 km/h gusting to 40 after midnight. Low • February 10 - 02, 11, 13, 40, 41 or low, subtract 5 minutes; Back Bay, high subtract 7 minutes, low subtract 6 minutes. 43, 45, 52, 53, 60, 64, 65. minus 3. Wind chill minus 9 overnight. 2020-02-13 Thu 2:34 AM AST 8.04 meters High Tide 2020-02-17 Mon 6:26 AM AST 7.37 meters High Tide • For Saturday, February 8 are: 07, 11, TAG Wednesday...A mix of sun and cloud. Clearing late in the 2020-02-13 Thu 8:50 AM AST 0.61 meters Low Tide 2020-02-17 Mon 12:52 PM AST 1.33 meters Low Tide 14, 28, 29, 33, 34, 35, 39, 41, 49, 51, 52, • For February 6 draw is 128946 afternoon. Wind northwest 20 km/h gusting to 40 becoming light 2020-02-13 Thu 2:57 PM AST 7.98 meters High Tide 2020-02-17 Mon 7:04 PM AST 6.93 meters High Tide 53, 55, 58, 59, 60, 63, 67. • For February 7 draw is 266510 in the afternoon. High plus 1. Wind chill minus 9 in the morning. 2020-02-13 Thu 9:15 PM AST 0.49 meters Low Tide 2020-02-18 Tue 1:17 AM AST 1.59 meters Low Tide • For February 8 draw is 385064 2020-02-14 Fri 3:27 AM AST 7.92 meters High Tide 2020-02-18 Tue 7:33 AM AST 7.31 meters High Tide • For Sunday, February 9 are: 01, 03, Thursday...Snow. High zero. 2020-02-14 Fri 9:44 AM AST 0.77 meters Low Tide 04, 05, 06, 11, 13, 19, 20, 21, 23, 25, 26, • For February 9 draw is 674961 2020-02-18 Tue 1:59 PM AST 1.33 meters Low Tide • For February 10 draw is 466548 2020-02-14 Fri 3:52 PM AST 7.69 meters High Tide 2020-02-18 Tue 8:13 PM AST 6.92 meters High Tide 27, 32, 37, 53, 56, 60, 62. MARINE – Grand Manan... 2020-02-14 Fri 10:09 PM AST 0.80 meters Low Tide 2020-02-19 Wed 2:23 AM AST 1.60 meters Low Tide • For Monday, February 10 are: 07, 08, Wednesday...A mix of sun and cloud. Clearing late in the 2020-02-15 Sat 4:23 AM AST 7.74 meters High Tide 2020-02-19 Wed 8:38 AM AST 7.36 meters High Tide 10, 11, 16, 17, 18, 20, 26, 31, 33, 36, 38, LOTTO 6/49 2020-02-15 Sat 10:42 AM AST 0.99 meters Low Tide afternoon. Wind northwest 30 km/h gusting to 50 becoming west 2020-02-19 Wed 3:02 PM AST 1.23 meters Low Tide 39, 43, 44, 49, 51, 64, 69. • Unofficial winning numbers for Saturday, 2020-02-15 Sat 4:51 PM AST 7.36 meters High Tide February 8 - 08, 28, 30, 39, 41, 43 . Bonus 45. 20 gusting to 40 in the afternoon. High plus 2. Wind chill minus 2020-02-15 Sat 11:07 PM AST 1.14 meters Low Tide 2020-02-19 Wed 9:16 PM AST 7.03 meters High Tide 9 in the morning. 2020-02-16 Sun 5:22 AM AST 7.53 meters High Tide 2020-02-20 Thu 3:23 AM AST 1.49 meters Low Tide LOTTO MAX Thursday...Snow. High plus 1. 2020-02-16 Sun 11:45 AM AST 1.20 meters Low Tide 2020-02-20 Thu 9:36 AM AST 7.49 meters High Tide • Unofficial winning numbers for February ATLANTIC 49 • Unofficial winning numbers for Saturday, Friday... Cloudy with 30 percent chance of flurries. High minus 2020-02-16 Sun 5:56 PM AST 7.09 meters High Tide 2020-02-20 Thu 3:57 PM AST 1.09 meters Low Tide 7 are: 21, 24, 26, 31, 36, 48, 49. Bonus 39. 9. 2020-02-17 Mon 12:10 AM AST 1.43 meters Low Tide 2020-02-20 Thu 10:10 PM AST 7.18 meters High Tide February 8 - 15, 17, 22, 24, 31, 40 . Bonus 45. 178053 February 11, 2020 | 3 News Council considers Eastern Charlotte Chamber funding requests of Commerce seeks members for new board of directors By John Gardner Although the town has no funding currently available, council antici- Saint Andrews pates $225,000 will be earned by the Sari Green ects they have in mind. Until they can tourism levy, which although the get 15 board members, there isn’t much It started off with council play- details are not finalized, will be in St. George they can do besides come up with ideas. ing a game of musical chairs at a place at the start of the 2020 tourism “There are only two of the existing special meeting of council in Saint season. The Eastern Charlotte Chamber of board members who consider them- Andrews this past Wednesday eve- Councillor Kurt Gumushel ex- Commerce will be meeting this week selves active members,” said Neathway. ning as everyone wanted in on the pressed support for the project say- to elect a new board of directors. Vol- “We don’t have enough board to do any- conversation regarding funding of ing, “Hopefully we will have another unteer Laurie Neathway said there thing yet. We don’t have a quorum. Our Katy’s Cove Incorporated and Saint generation learn to swim at the are currently only two active members primary concern is to elect a board so Andrews Outdoor Recreational and cove.” of the board, and they hope for that to we can go forward and do some of the Trail Incorporated. Moving on to the discussion of the change this week. They are also hop- things we’d like to do. We have lots of Councillor Guy Groulx declared Saint Andrews Outdoor Recreation ing that enough business owners will ideas, but we don’t have the authority.” himself in conflict of interest at the and Trail Incorporated request for attend the meeting so they can create a There have been various events start of the meeting as he sits on the funding, McNabb brought an ask of new board of directors. hosted by the Chamber to drum up in- board of both groups. $50,000 to the town. “Wednesday night, the Chamber of terest within the business community, Mayor Doug Naish then attempted One of the goals this group is to Commerce is having our annual gen- including an information session last to hand the gavel to deputy Mayor create a wooden rail fence along eral meeting, assuming we have enough summer, a meet the candidates night Brad Henderson, who declined to the causeway which borders Katy’s people to come out and do a vote,” said before the last federal election, a meet- chair the meeting because he too Cove. The cost of this project is es- Neathway. “We need to have as many ing in November, and a Christmas wanted to be involved in the discus- timated to be $60,000 and they group business owners as our members to mixer. Neathway said there has been a sion. In the end the gavel was handed is looking for in-kind and financial come out. We’ve been doing a member- “fair bit of interest, but they would like to Councillor Edie Bishop. assistance. ship drive. The current requirement to see more local business owners come Naish then assumed the role of Henderson pointed out the town for the board is 15 members. We need to on board and take part. councillor in charge of Finance and has money in the budget for side- have at least 15 registered members to If you are a business owner and would Administration, a role normally walks, and perhaps a portion of that come out and vote.” like to become active with the Eastern handled by Bishop and introduced needs to incorporate part of the trail The chamber is now in its 26th year, Charlotte Chamber of Commerce, the the motions for funding from two or- system. “Maybe we haven’t done but has been dormant for the past four meeting to elect new board members ganizations. enough to encourage trails,” said to five years. Neathway said she and two will be held on Wednesday, February Roger McNabb, speaking on be- Henderson. other volunteers, Shane Borthwick and 12 from 7 p.m. until 9 p.m. at Magagua- half of Katy’s Cove informed coun- Both Henderson and Councillor Alex Kooiman, have been working be- davic Place in St. George. Sheri Somer- cil of “a catastrophic failure of the Andrew Harrison recognized the sit- hind the scenes with Dorothy Gaudett ville, CEO of the Atlantic Chamber of gates,” Referring to the gates used to uation with the trails and the prox- and Carla Boyd, the two existing board Commerce since 2017, will be there as a control the flow of sea water in and imity to private property. members. Once a board is elected, they guest speaker. out of the popular swimming cove. Harrison questionedSCC if they need can start working on a number of proj- [email protected] “We could design robust gates, but alternate routes around these pri- don’t think we can afford it that kind vate properties to join up to the Van of robust design,” said McNabb. Horne Trail. A new set of gates is currently Adjacent property owner Lindy in production at a cost of $15,000 to Townsend made an impassioned $17,000. plea to be allowed to assist in the Help needed for feral cats In 2019, the group had raised trail development around her prop- $70,000 but have used much of it in erty. McAdam tion. Trapping will begin in the spring, the work already done to restore the “I’m not against trails,” said The Village of McAdam mayor and with live traps strategically placed site, including the playground, sand, Townsend, who asked if it would be council have been receiving an over- throughout the village. Trapped cats and cleaning up trees. helpful to ask landowners to contrib- whelming number of complaints re- will then transported to Mayfield Veter- McNabb referred to the property ute financially to the fence. garding the excessive number of feral inary Clinic in St. Stephen for spaying as a “community amenity” that Naish pointed out to this point the cats in the area. To help resolve the and neutering. Volunteers are needed “gives character to the town we want trails have all been on public land. issue the village has partnered with to transport the cats. If you are inter- to keep.” “This council cannot spend tax- Carma Charlotte County Chapter for a ested in helping, please contact Taylor The priorities for the group are to payer money outside town limits,” “Trap-Neuter-Return” program, a hu- Gallant at 784-7044 or email taylor_gal- provide fresh water, outdoor show- he stated. mane solution to the feral cat popula- [email protected] ers and floating pontoons. As in the case of Katy’s Cove, one Katy’s Cove Inc. is asking for fi- solution mentioned was to use fund- nancial and in-kind assistance, in- ing from the as yet undefined accom- cluding issuing of charitable tax modation levy, although Henderson receipts. 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It was the largest, as yet, nomination event held in the So the issue remains - how can the provincial leader We are, seemingly, not much more than an irritant, our riding on Saturday as the Liberal party chose Karen Lud- not see our lack of provincial representative as an issue? desire for at least a by-election a pain in the backside for wig to be it’s representative for the region in an upcom- Either Higgs is hoping we’ll all become accustomed to Higgs. ing by-election, election, name pull from a hat…what- the lack of mention in the house, and lack of attention I understand the fact there has to be a determination ever NB Premier Blaine Higgs has in mind. on our riding, or he is hedging his bets, and hoping the as to what makes the most sense - to hold a by-election, And what, precisely, that is has become anybody and more he does “for the province”, the more likely the rid- potentially lost a seat and be “forced” into a general everybody’s guess. Rumours abound, with some hearing ing residents will vote PC in whatever style of upcoming election due to a hung government, or simply dive head there will be by-elections for the two riding who are cur- election is offered. first into a general election and just get it all over with. rently lacking representation, Saint Croix being one, be- Sadly, having been in the riding, discussing the issue The former *might* mean retaining the precarious sta- ing held in October. Some are hearing September. Some with residents, it would seem to me the longer Higgs tus quo. The second risks the one seat majority the PC’s have heard it’s to be a general election and it will happen puts Saint Croix on the back burner, the more drawn to hold, which Higgs is unlike to want to relinquish. in April, and I’ve heard Higgs doesn’t fancy a general alternate parties many residents will be. By leaving us And left hanging are the resident of Saint Croix who’ve election and wants to simply get the empty seats filled. without the option to have our needs and voice heard in had not a mention in a single area of provincial politics But it’s within Higgs power to make exactly that happen, the provincial legislature, Higgs is playing a dangerous other that to state we’ve no representation and our rid- and the fact we can all see is, he’s not. game of risking the loss of votes - and I don’t need to don ing is “important”. What’s stopping our provincial leader from ensur- my tinfoil hat for this theory. Well Premier Higgs, if our riding is so exalted, then let ing the residents of Saint Croix have representation in The message by leaving us flapping in the breeze to the us choose who stands for us - regardless of the possible the provincial legislature? I can only assume it’s based residents of Saint Croix is we, and our voices, are lack- outcome. on the fear the seat won’t be held by a PC candidate. ing importance to the current provincial government. Krisi Marples Honestly, it’s the only angle that makes any sense to me. What political gain could the man otherwise see by al- lowing the PC party to stand directly in the way of the riding of Saint Croix seeing any type of representation at all. Yes, lets take a minute to thank Andrea Anderson Ma- son, the MLA for Fundy the Isles, who has dipped her toe in the Saint Croix water to lend a hand where she can. But best will in the world, Anderson Mason has her own riding, and a second role in the provincial government. The riding of Saint Croix simply cannot, and is not, her primary focus, and nor could anyone state it should be.

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Circulation: Standing up for the Miltown dam Joanne Mires | [email protected] Editor. BC dropped in on me and wanted to visit our I read with interest your article on the May- power station because it is the only one in ex- Production Manager: or’s struggle to convince NB Power to at least istence that still operate on a very special rope. Randy Hogge | [email protected] seriously consider restoring the Milltown And he was determined to see it. Power Station and continue using it. I gath- So we will all get to stand by while another Printing Sales: ered from the article that, as is all too often significant part of our heritage disappears. the case, their consulting with our community Keep up the fight, Mr. Mayor, and if you lose, Cathy Hogge, Acct. Manager | [email protected] was just a thinly disguised declaration of their try your best to get NB Power to deed to the announcement of a decision already made. town all the land they own on that site. It’s the Customer Service Agent: It’s a shame to lose the building because of very least they can do, Paulette McMorran | [email protected] its historic significance. I did not know until Ralph Williams, Michelle Roy | [email protected] a fellow scouter and teacher from Kamloops, St. Stephen, NB Office: 47 Milltown Boulevard, St. Stephen, New Brunswick Phone: (506) 466–3220 Fax: (506) 466–9950 Where is the outcry? Publications mail agreement number 40020837 Registration No. 10592 Editor, served, but could be out in as little as two (ac- Published Tuesdays by St. Croix Printing & Publishing What would be the most appropriate word or cording to news reports); words to describe the following: And, in an era of heightened awareness of One year Two year A woman has been the subject of long-term domestic violence, there seems to be no outcry New Brunswick $66.15 HST Inc. $120.75 HST Inc. domestic abuse by her partner; by various organizations concerned with this Rest of Canada* $72.00 + tax of prov. $136.50 + tax of prov. After the two separated, her partner broke brutal abuse. For the record, I have no knowl- United States $150.00 $280.00 into her apartment; edge or acquaintance with those involved, ev- Overseas (Online only) $55.00 He was awaiting trial on the above break and erything comes from news reports. enter; Donald Hunter, * Rest of Canada must add applicable tax of their province. The partner was granted bail, against the St. Stephen, NB Seniors Discount – 10% off before tax price wishes of the police; He was under court order not to have any Mailing address: contact with the woman as set-up by the justice department; P.O. Box 250, Letters to the editor must be no more than He brought a weapon (a knife) into the wom- 500 words, and preference will be given St. Stephen, NB an’s apartment; to local topics. Letters reflect the opinion E3L 2X2 The partner ignored repeated requests to Copyright and/or property rights subsists in all of the writer, and do not necessarily advertising and in other materials appearing in leave the apartment; reflect the views of the Courier. Letters this edition of The Saint Croix Courier. Permission to He stabbed the woman seven times; may be edited for word count, language, reproduce wholly or in any form whatsoever, particularly The judge described not only her situation by photographic or offset process in a publication, must liability and accuracy. The name, address, be obtained in writing from the publisher. as “tragic”, but also the partners; and phone number of the writer must Rather than be charged with second degree be included, and submission does not murder, the Crown accepted his plea of man- guarantee print. Email letters to editor@ slaughter; stcroixcourier.ca Postage paid at St. Stephen, NB Printed in Canada The judge did not overrule; ISSN:0707–4905 The killer will be in prison 10 years less time FEBRUARY 11, 2020 | 5 NEWS Is the ‘Devil Virus’ a ‘Black Swan’? Global View Gwynne Dyer

China offi cially went back to work on Monday, af- save him if the epidemic goes nationwide. This applies in particular to China itself, where ter an extended two-week Lunar New Year holiday, It probably will: the two or three weeks that were the banks have been forced by the government to fi - while the authorities struggled to get the spread of wasted after the virus was fi rst detected cannot be re- nance huge amounts of unproductive investment as the new coronavirus under control. But a lot of Chi- covered. But the enforced holidays, travel curbs and the regime continuously ‘primed the pump’ in order nese are not going back to work yet, and the spread lockdowns, belated though they are, may still limit to ward off a recession. of the ‘devil virus’ (as President Xi Jingping called the spread of the virus beyond China. It worked, in the sense that the loans fi nanced a it) is manifestly not under control. Or maybe not, but even if the virus is largely con- further orgy of construction that has now equipped This virus has already killed over 800 people – more tained within China the risk of fi nancial infection is the country with 100,000 km of under-used express- fatalities in two months than the SARS (severe acute high. High enough, in fact, to qualify as a potential ways and four half-empty 60-storey apartment tow- respiratory syndrome) outbreak of 2002-03 caused ‘black swan’. ers at all four corners of every major intersection in in seven months– and it’s accelerating. The last few A ‘black swan’ is an unforeseen event that has each of the country’s hundred biggest cities. China days have seen more than 80 deaths a day, and the a huge impact on the normal course of events. was the only major country to avoid a recession after death rate in the city of Wuhan in Hubei province, The SARS epidemic in 2002-03 was a black swan: it 2008 – but it left the banks staggering under a moun- the point of origin of the disease and still its epicen- knocked about two percentage points off China’s tain of bad debts. tre, is now 4 per cent of those infected. economic growth that year. However, that epidemic By now China has a Potemkin economy where the The death rate is still only 2 per cent nationally, but did not cause a global recession, because back in offi cial economic growth rate is 6 per cent a year but infections elsewhere are generally more recent than those days China was only a small part of the global the true number, as measured by electricity use or those in Hubei province and may not refl ect the fi nal economy. megatons of freight carried by the railways, is be- death rate. And it’s still spreading fast within China: Now the Chinese economy is the world’s sec- tween 2 per cent and 3 per cent. Knock 2 percentage four large cities in Zhejiang province on the coast ond-biggest. It takes up four times the space in the points off that and you have no growth at all – and a are now also locked down. global economy that it occupied in 2002, so a 2 per crisis of survival for the regime. Signifi cantly, President Xi is no longer claiming cent fall in Chinese economic growth translates into That would be the biggest black swan you ever saw, that he is “personally commanding” the anti-vi- at least a half-percent hit to the entire global econ- but remember that the lies and offi cial incompetence rus fi ght. If this is going to be a complete disaster, omy. Which would not be a big deal if the global econ- that surrounded the Chernobyl disaster played a somebody else should take the blame, and the man in omy was in good shape, but it isn’t. big part in making the Soviet public ripe for regime charge of the national campaign against the virus is Indeed, twelve years after the 2008 sub-prime fi nan- change a few years later. Could the coronavirus have now vice-premier Sun Chunlun. cial crisis the global economy is still in the intensive a similar effect? It’s not likely, but it is conceivable. Well aware that he is now the designated fall guy, care ward. There has been no return to the pre-crisis The immediate and short-term deaths from the Sun immediately visited Wuhan and declared that high growth rates, and interest rates, except in the Chernobyl melt-down amounted to sixty people. The the city and country now face ‘wartime conditions’. United States, are still at rock-bottom. That means Wuhan coronavirus has killed a dozen times as many Waxing full-on hysterical, he warned: “There must the banks have no room to cut the cost of borrowing Chinese citizens already. be no deserters, or they will be nailed to the pillar of and stimulate demand if the economy is starting to Gwynne Dyer’s most recent book is ‘Growing historical shame forever.” But mere rhetoric won’t tank. Pains: The Future of Democracy (and Work)’.

RCMP seek stolen Public consultation Parks closed pickup truck on education for winter

HANWELL ST. STEPHEN ST. STEPHEN The RCMP is asking for the public’s help to locate The Department of Education and Early Childhood If you are out enjoying the winter weather, please a pickup truck that was stolen from the Hanwell Development has partnered with Dialogue NB to offer keep in mind that all green spaces and parks in St. area. additional public consultation sessions on the prov- Stephen are closed for the winter months until The pickup truck is a burgundy, 1989 Chevrolet ince’s education system in Miramichi, St. Stephen, Wednesday, April 1. You may still enter and use the K2500 with New Brunswick licence plate number Campbellton and Minto. The consultation in St. Ste- areas, but at your own risk. These spaces are not CBM 190 and vehicle identifi cation number 2GCF- phen will take place on February 24, at St. Stephen maintained throughout the winter months. K24CXK1131139. It also has a plow attached to the High School from 7 p.m to 9 p.m. front of the truck. A series of private and public consultation sessions, The pickup truck was stolen from outside Sky organized in partnership with districts and Sackville Designs Inc., located on Hanwell Road sometime be- 2020, aimed to provide an opportunity for students, tween 10:00 p.m. and midnight on February 8,2020. teachers, parents, school employees and community A man is pictured being dropped off at the busi- partners to meet with Education and Early Childhood ness in a white pickup truck with no tailgate and Development Minister Dominic Cardy, and share leaving in the stolen pickup truck. He is described their feedback on the ideas presented in Succeeding Le jour de l’amour as having a slim build and wearing a “Crooks & at Home: A green paper on education in New Bruns- Castles” hooded sweatshirt. wick. Ideas in the green paper build upon the founda- Anyone with information or who may have seen tion of the 10-year education plans. the truck since then, is asked to contact the Kes- wick RCMP at 506-357-4300. Information can also be provided through Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or www.crimenb.ca Suicide alertness training Only Join us all weekend long for ST. GEORGE Feed the our exclusive Valentine’s Menu $ 00 A safeTALK Suicide Alertness Training session, spon- 75 sored by the Town of St. George, will be held on Saturday, 3-Course meal per couple Fogfesters February 29 from 9 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. at Magaguadavic (includes alcoholic or Limited Seating Place. Director of Arpeggio Health Services Elizabeth non-alcoholic beverage.) Reservations suggested Eldridge is volunteering her training services to pres- CAMPOBELLO ent the course, and you can take it at the signifi cantly “Washington County’s original best keep secret!” Would your group like to raise funds by feeding reduced fee of $12. You can register by calling the St. hungry Fogfesters on Campobello Island this sum- George Town Offi ce at 755-4320. Registration will close on mer? This fi ve-day festival is a great place to do Wednesday, February 26, or when all 30 seats have been PHONE (207) 454-3335 some fundraising, and your group can help feed a fi lled. The admission fee covers the cost of take-home 575 Airline Rd, Baileyville, lot of people who are taking part in all of the fun. materials, as well as certifi cates. This event is open to If you are interested in taking part as a food vendor anyone over the age of 15, and no prior training or ex- Maine 04694 for fundraising, please contact campobellofogfest@ perience is necessary. For more information about the FACEBOOK/nookncrannyrestaurant gmail.com program, please visit www.arpeggiohealthservices.com 180171 6 | FEBRUARY 11, 2020 SPORTS

Send scores, reports and sports items to 180696 BIG WINNER LAST WEEK Garry Hanley #10192 Krisi Marples, (506) 466-3220 ext. 1307 WON $30,961 or email [email protected]

AAA Bantam Seadogs beat Moncton Phantoms 4-2 in weekend tilt

Krisi Marples/Courier Seadogs no. 9, Baylor White from St. Stephen, pushes the puck towards the goal on Saturday at the GCC. The Seadogs love the GCC atmosphere and facility, and hope to have more games played at the arena.

Krisi Marples/Courier Seadogs no. 12, left, Matthew Simms and no. 7, Zachary Seeley, keep a Moncton player at bay as the Bantam AAA teams met on Saturday at the Garcelon Civic Center. Simms, who hails from St. George, scored one of the Seadogs 4 goals during the game, giving the team the 4-2 win.

Krisi Marples/Courier St. Stephen’s own no. 23, Sam Voutt, getting ready to throw himself into the action as the Seadogs met and beat the Moncton Phantoms 4-2 at the GCC.

Krisi Marples/Courier Seadogs no. 12, Matt Simms, keeping an eye on the puck during the Saturday game at the GCC.

Krisi Marples/Courier Seadogs no. 5, Travis Lindsay of St. Stephen, makes a quick stop on Krisi Marples/Courier the ice during the tilt against the Seadogs goalie, Sawyer Russell, keeping an eye on the action during Saturday’s game against Moncton. The Moncton Phantoms on Saturday. Seadogs won, beating Moncton 4-2. FEBRUARY 11, 2020 | 7 NEWS Get to know your SSHS Lady Spartans

Submitted photo Submitted photo Submitted photo No. 18 – Kelsey Bedford – Defense Kelsey is a senior No. 16 – Brianna Seeley – Forward Brianna is a Grade 9 The Archway Groom Insurance mixed bonspiel was held at the Heather Curling Club at the W.C. O’Neill Arena and the daughter of Tammy and Doug Bedford. She student and is the daughter of Mike and Anne Seeley. in Saint Andrews on January 31 and February 1 . Eighteen teams enjoyed a fun lled weekend on the ice. Each brings 14 years’ experience to the Lady Spartan roster She has played organized hockey for seven years with team played a guaranteed three games, while enjoying delicious food and wonderful prizes. Teams from playing for the St. Stephen Minor Hockey Association, St. Stephen Minor Hockey and this is her rst year as Gagetown, Fredericton, Saint John, Harvey, Moncton, St. Stephen, and Saint Andrews took part. The winning the U18 “AAA” Fundy Nationals, and the UNB V-Reds. an SSHS Lady Spartan. Her favourite subject in school team was the Gagetown/Moncton four, from left - Dean Grattan, Molly Boucher, Abby Burgess, Sean Friel. Her favorite subject is French and her favourite sports’ is Language Arts. Her favourite sports quote is “You Many thanks to major sponsor, Gary Groom. quote is, “Hard work beats talent when talent doesn’t miss 100 per cent of the shots you don’t take”. This work hard.” Kelsey’s goal is to try her best and make it season Brianna wants to make her teammates and fun and include everyone. She has been the recipient fans proud. Her favorite part of playing hockey is the of the Grit award and the Most Dedicated Player rush you get while on the ice as well as, how it is very Award. Kelsey is also a member of the Grad Class high pace and fun. Executive, Leadership Group, We Group and the Varsity Volleyball team. Her favourite part of the season is, “being surrounded by supporting loving girls.”

Submitted photo The Heather Curling Club Archway Groom Insurance mixed bonspiel second place team from Gagetown was, Submitted photo from left - Lloyd Moore, Katie Wurm, Christina Moore, and Je Munn. Thanks to major sponsor, Gary Groom. No. 7 – Avery Amos – Forward Avery is a Grade 10 student and is the daughter of Krista and Kris Amos. Submitted photo In the past, she has played nine years with St. Stephen No. 8 – Rebecca Dougherty – Forward Rebecca is a Minor Hockey and for both the Fundy “AAA” Hericanes Grade 9 student and is the daughter of Jessica and and the Fundy “AAA” Nationals. Avery was a member Rob Dougherty. She is playing organized hockey for of Hockey New Brunswick’s U14 gold medal team in Thank You! the rst time as an SSHS Lady Spartan. She also plays 2018 and a bronze medalist in 2019 at the Atlantic Cup softball, is involved in leadership, drama, technology Challenge. Avery plays soccer in the fall and volleyball To these community-minded businesses who and the Green Group. Her favourite sports’ quote is, “A in the spring. Her favorite subject is Math and her have collectively made it possible for us to champion is someone who gets up when they can’t.” favorite sports quote is, “You miss 100 per cent of the Rebecca wants to focus on working and improving her shots you don’t take.” Avery’s goal is to be a leader on celebrate St. Stephen Community Christmas 2019 skating skills and doing her best at every practice. Her and o the ice and her favourite part of the season is favourite aspect of the season is bonding and being teamwork and sharing the success. For a young player, • 98.1 Charlotte FM • A-1 Spray Foam with the team. Avery not only gets your attention once she steps on the ice, she demands it from the opposing team. She • Arauco • Bordertown Vape Shop is a skilled player and an o ensive threat at all times, • Boys & Girls Club of Charlotte County Inc. but also a solid defender at both ends of the ice. She • Canadian Tire • Candy Creations by Cathy exudes a great attitude and commitment to the game • Cox Electronics & Home Furnishings and is extremely coachable. She is able to step into any • Disher Homes Ltd. • DiVine Wines & Tea of Life Kombucha role that is given to her and excelled in every facet of • Element 506 Made Local Boutique • Ganong Chocolatier the game. • Garcelon Civic Center • Giant Tiger • High Tides Music • Jean Coutu • Kent Building Supplies • Marshall’s Garage Inc. • Mayfield Gardens Inc. • Mayfield Veterinary Clinic • McInnes Cooper • Miss D’s Convenience and Take Out • Money Saver-Bonshaw Media • Pine Grove Custom Design • Pita Pit • Puny Human! Games, Comics, Geekery • Sea of Tranquility Day Spa & Boutique • SIMCorp • Something’s Brewing Café • Speedy Glass Submitted photo • Spree Lifestyle Boutique & Studio No. 3 – Olivia Amos – Forward Olivia is a Grade 12 • St. Croix Printing & Publishing Co. Ltd. Spartan and is the daughter of Krista and Kris Amos. • St. Croix Vocational Centre Inc. • St. Stephen Superstore She has 14 years experience to contribute to the Lady • Stationery Plus Ltd. • Subway Spartans and has played for St. Stephen Minor Hockey, • The 5 Kings Restaurant & Picaroons Brewhouse Fundy AAA Hericanes, UNB Varsity Reds, and UPEI • The Chocolate Museum • Town of St. Stephen Atlantic Female Training Institute. Olivia is a 4th year • Winsome Inn Spartan center who is always around the puck and Submitted photo plays hard at both ends of the ice. She exhibits a great No. 15 – Alexa Fairweather – Defense Alexa is a Grade attitude on and o the ice, is extremely coachable 9 student and is the daughter of Deanna and Phil Congratulations to our 2019 contest winners! and a great teammate. She leads by example and is Tinker. She has played organized hockey for three For a full list of winners visit the St. Stephen Community Spirit Facebook page committed to helping her team succeed. She has a years and it is her rst year as an SSHS Lady Spartan. great hockey skillset which she brings out for display A little over a year ago, Alexa joined the RCACC 1180 at www.facebook.com/sscommunitychristmas every opportunity on the ice. Her hard work and Royal Canadian Army Cadets where she received the commitment to a team rst attitude makes her an Title and Responsibility of Company Sergeant Major invaluable asset to the Spartans. Her personal goal award out of 100 other Cadets. This season Alexa for the 2019-2020 is to, ”Practice like it’s a game.” She wants to improve on her backwards skating and work also plays Varsity Soccer, and Volleyball. Her favourite on her stick handling skills. Her favorite aspect of the course is Yoga. And her favorite quote is, ”Hard work + season is bonding and being with the team and being Dreams + Dedication = Success.” Olivia looks forward able to play the sport she loves most. Thank you for shopping local! to “Rookie Idol” on road trips. 180966 8 | February 11, 2020 News Inside the Court at Fundy Middle and High School

By Hal Mersereau This Fundy Rothesay High’s battle for hosting rights in next week’s Sectionals, saw an all out effort by both sides. This NBIAA Regional basketball results close back and forth battle saw Rothesay The Fundy Varsity Boys and Varsity edge ahead in the 4th quarter and main- Girls both extended their season this past tain control for the 4 point win. weekend by advancing to sectional play The Fundy seniors, in what turned out on the weekend ahead. to be their final game on their home court, Varsity girls left it all on the court in this game. With their first place finish in the Sectional tournaments Southern Conference, the Fundy Mari- Rothesay High School and JMA Arm- ners earned the right to host the South- strong of Salisbury will host next week- west Regional Tournament on Saturday end’s Sectional Tournaments, courtesy of and Sunday. their wins at the Regional Tournaments At stake were four berths in the sec- Fundy and Woodstock both will travel tional tournament and the right to host a to Salisbury for Friday’s Sectional semi- sectional tournament for the winner. final. Legal Services Elimination games: On Saturday, The Mariners (2nd SW) will take on Rothesay Netherwood prevailed 70– 52 the Titans from Tantramar (3rd NE) on over Southern Victoria thereby ending Friday at 6:30 p.m. Woodstock (4SW) will Southern Vic’s season. Rothesay High match up with the host JMA team (1st Laura Porter Advertise in showed no mercy to Carleton North, dis- NE) in the 8:15 p.m. game. posing of the North Stars by a 72 to 29 Winners meet on Saturday at 1 p.m., for Law Office this space! margin. the right to advance to Harbour Station Barrister, Solicitor, Notary Public Sunday morning saw the Mariners take for the AA Championship on Saturday, Tel: (506) 466-3243/ Fax: (506) 466-2952 Give us a call at on Rothesay Netherwood with a trip to February 22 at 6 p.m. 130 Rte. 170, Dufferin, Charlotte County, NB E3L 3X4 the one two game on the line. This great Rothesay High School will host the Email: [email protected] (506) 466-3220 back and forth game saw Fundy up 21 – 15 other Sectional Tournament with James 179460 179542 at the quarter mark. RNS battled back to M Hill of Miramichi (2nd NE) playing hold a 34 to 31 edge at the half. The second Rothesay Netherwood (3rd SW) at 6:30 half belonged to the Mariners outscoring p.m. and host Rothesay (1st SW) taking on RNS 38 – 19 and taking a 69 – 55 full time Bathurst High (4th NE). Winners meet at Gregory MacDonald win. 1 p.m. on Saturday Woodstock and Rothesay High School Varsity boys went head to head in the second game Fundy Varsity boys have advanced to LAW OFFICE of the day. Rothesay survived this tight Sectional play next weekend. Details are game, outscoring Woodstock by 4 in an not available at this time. 63 Barron Road, Dufferin, NB overtime period. Allie Lewis scored 15 JV Girls Provincial Tournament Phone - 466-8888 fourth quarter points including a three The Fundy JV Girls were scheduled to 179464 179459 point buzzer beater to send the game into travel to Hillsborough and Caledonia Re- Fax - 466-3350 extra time. gional High School, on Saturday for the Seeding games Provincial AA Championship. Weather Rothesay Netherwood 69 Woodstock 54 conditions forced the postponement of (for 3rd and 4th) this tournament. Rothesay High School 73 Fundy 69 (for Details for the rescheduled tournament Joel Hansen Ann C. 1st and 2nd) were not available. Lawyer Robinson Professional 21 River St., Suite E, Corporation Rocking The Rim with FMBA St. Stephen, New Brunswick E3L 3H2 By Hal Mersereau Street Varsity of Fredericton, Hartland, Lewisville of Moncton, Ecole Antonine- Maillet of Dieppe and Nashwaaksis Mid- Tel.: (506) 466-1621 Basketball New Brunswick dle School Varsity of Fredericton. Hart- Fax: (506) 466-2873 Championships on the line land is the host school. The clock is ticking on the basketball Schedule: Saturday, Feb. 15 11:30 a.m. • Barrister • Solicitor • Notary Public season for several age categories as BNB Fundy vs George Street/5:30 p.m. Fundy “Member of New Brunswick Championships unfold in the coming vs Antonine-Maillet week. Boys B Law Society and Canadian Bar 132 King Street • St. Stephen Phone: 466-3033 • Fax: 466-3139 Middle School Championships Coach Cameron Rudderham will lead Association Since 1977” Four Middle School teams from Fundy his Fundy B squad to Fredericton Junc- 179541 179465 Middle School will hit the hardwood on tion and Sudbury West School for the Di- Saturday and Sunday at four different lo- vision 7 Championship. Fundy will take cations: on Bayside JV and Perth Andover in sec- Girls A tional play while Sudbury West, Forest Vision Care Podiatry Riverside East will serve as host for six Hills of saint John and Sussex JV will teams in the Division 2 Championship. battle it out in the other section. The Fundy Team coached by Jay Jones Schedule: Saturday, Feb 15 11:30 a.m. OPTOMETRIST and Sara Ward, will play in a section with Fundy vs Bayside/2:30 p.m. Fundy vs Dr. Patty PenDleton George Street Varsity of Fredericton and Perth Andover Dr. M. Murphy Lewisville, while St. Stephen A, Bayside U12 boys and girls championships 6 Queen St., West, Doctor of Varsity of saint John and the host Riv- The Under 12 boys and girls divisions St. Stephen 466-1388 Podiatry/Acupuncture erview team will play in the other section. and tournament hosts were announced Schedule: Saturday, Feb. 15 2:30 p.m. this past week. These tournaments will Fundy vs George Street/5:30 p.m. Fundy be played on Saturday and Sunday, Febru- Providing all vision care 19 Main St., St. George, NB vs Lewisville ary 22 and 23. services including the dispensing of (506) 755-9000 179462 Girls B The U12 boys will travel to Miramichi 179463 Glasses and Contact Lenses. It’s a full house in Division 7 as 8 teams, to play in the Division Four Champion- including the Fundy B team, will travel to ships with the host Pulamoo A and B, East Bayside Middle School in Saint John to Saint John and the Miramichi Tommies. compete for the crown. The Fundy team, The U12 Girls will journey to Moncton Counseling coached by Brian White, will play in a to play in the Division Two Championship division with Devon JV of Fredericton, with the host Moncton team, Centreville, Dr Losier JV of Miramichi and Jacquet NMBA A of Fredericton, Salisbury A and River. the Miramichi Tommies Schedule: Saturday, Feb. 15 10:30 a.m. Schedules for these the U12 tourna- MSW, RSW, CRT BRIAN BROOKS Fundy vs Devon/7:30 p.m. Fundy vs Dr. ments will be published next week. 21 Abbot Street, St. Stephen Losier This week’s results [email protected] Sunday, Feb. 16 10:30 a.m. Fundy vs Jac- U12 Boys Fundy 36 Fredericton Capi- quet River tals 15/Fundy 47 Lancaster Lynx 24 Boys A Middle School A Boys Fundy 63 St. 506-467-2146 The Fundy A boys team, coached by Stephen 46/Tournament results Harry 179461 Alex Wilkins, will play for the BNB Cham- Miller 52 Fundy 51/Miramichi 53 Fundy pionship in Division 1, along with George 46/Maplehurst 64 Fundy 58 FEBRUARY 11, 2020 | 9 NEWS Seven ways to celebrate Valentine’s Day as a family Valentine’s Day can be a time to celebrate love of all kinds. This year, instead of making romantic plans with your partner, why not include your kids and celebrate as a family? Here are some Valentine’s Day activities you and the kids will love: 181075

1. Profess your love. Each family member takes a turn telling the others something they love about them, including themselves.

2. Eat a special breakfast. Serve heart-shaped pancakes or oatmeal with strawberries and chocolate chips. HAPPY VALENTINE’S DAY 3. Go on a family date night. Eat at a local restaurant you haven’t tried before and catch a movie after. How to navigate Valentine’s Day when you’ve just started dating Whether you’ve only been on a couple of dates or you’ve spent every day want to exchange gifts 4. Take a walk down memory lane. Reminisce and share stories together for the last two months, Valentine’s Day can be uncomfortable but still want to do while looking at old family photos. The kids will love looking at when you’ve just started dating someone. However, it doesn’t have to be something, cook dinner themselves and you in your younger days. an awkward event. As long as the two of you talk to each other about your together and have a expectations, Valentine’s Day can be a hassle-free affair. quiet evening in. 5. Bake cookies. Use a heart-shaped cookie cutter to make Valen- tine’s Day cookies. Decorate them with pink icing. Broach the topic Navigating the It’s never too early to learn to communicate with your new partner. If waters of your first 6. Have a movie marathon. Make popcorn, buy candy and snuggle you see a future with this person, you should talk to them about your Valentine’s Day up together under your cosiest blankets. expectations and hopes for Valentine’s Day. Bringing up the topic can be as together can make simple as asking, “how do you feel about Valentine’s Day?” or break you as a 7. Make cards. Gather red and pink paper, glitter, stickers and mark- couple. If it goes well, you could be ers to make valentines to hand out to friends and family members. Figure it out together starting a tradition that will last for years to come. The two of you should decide how you’d like to celebrate mark the Taking the time to celebrate Valentine’s Day as a family will create occasion. No matter what you decide, don’t go overboard. If you choose memories your kids will have for a lifetime. to buy each other presents, decide on a budget and stick to it. If you don’t

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Lane USE AMERICAN SPELLING FEBRUARY 11, 2020 | 11 NEWS The importance of having And just like that, love in our lives - from Russia begins developing ourselves and from others New Beginnings it’s own Internet Kelly Kurtz-Johnson All About IT Nick Gunn As humans, from birth, we need ‘self-care isn’t selfi sh’ and it’s part of love in our lives. First, we need love loving yourself. Being kind to your- to survive and thrive and it’s not self and taking time for you helps you The Internet is a technology which eral manufacturers pulling their prod- enough to simply have our basic be a better you. It doesn’t have to be brings people together. Almost 4.54 bil- ucts from the Russian market, not only needs for food, shelter and safety met. complicated. lion people actively used the internet as because of the work involved in shipping Love brings with it a sense of belong- It could be a quiet cup of coffee in of January 2020. Compare that to only 413 Russian variants, but also the privacy and ing and acceptance which is vital for the morning to set you on the right million in 2000 and you can see how fast security repercussions of selling prod- growth and development. There are foot for the day. It could be taking the it’s growing and becoming a part of daily ucts with pre-installed apps that could po- countless studies and research pieces time to paint your fi ngernails. Or, it life. tentially spy on their users. that demonstrate that loving relation- might be that you turn off technol- At its simplest, the Internet is a collec- Russia isn’t the fi rst to try an isolate ships in our early years, affects our ogy at a certain time each night to tion of networks, joined together such themselves from the Internet. Iran’s state ability to form meaningful and loving allow you to relax and unwind before that each network can talk to one another. owned “Telecommunication Company relationships later in life. going to bed. Think about what loves The whole concept of the Internet is to be of Iran” runs the “National Information That’s not to say that you have a looks like to you, set your boundaries a reliable, redundant way for all devices Network” where all traffi c is monitored, guaranteed chance of successful re- and communicate about it. You are to talk to each other. and only certain external websites are al- lationships if you grew up in a home worthy of love and healthy relation- That was until Russia recently started lowed. with love at the centre of it, but your ships which include; respect, care, developing their own internet. The same goes for China where the odds are increased because it contrib- consideration, kindness, understand- It’s not just ordinary people who rely “Great Firewall of China” has been re- utes to how you see yourself and in ing, compassion, and trust. You are on the Internet, it’s also businesses, or- stricting the websites that its citizens can turn how others see you. Throughout responsible for the love you give, but ganizations and governments. It’s this access for years. our ‘growing-up’ years, the love we fo- not responsible for others behaviour/ reliance on connectivity that has Russia What’s different about Russia’s ap- cus on in our life shifts from the love actions and so if the love is not re- worried, especially given that a lot of the proach is that it’s designed to completely of our primary caregivers to outside turned and is unhealthy then do not core infrastructure is hosted in the US. isolate them from the rest of the world at relationships. We seek friendship and settle. Abusers aren’t focused on love, This has led Russia into working on the fl ick of a switch. Given the Internet’s companions, which becomes more they are focused on power and control isolating their country from the Internet widespread infrastructure, this can’t be complex over time but usually starts which they try to pass off as love. in times of war and they recently tested an easy task. out very simply as seeking someone This week, take time to love and the system out. At the end of 2019, they I’m sure other Countries must also be to play with or ‘hang out’ with. Even- appreciate yourself a little more. Ex- successfully tested a Russian alternative researching the same approaches as the tually, leading us to the point where tend a bit more kindness and love in to the Internet. The details of this test are risk of Cyber Warfare is becoming an in- we seek more intimate relationships your world, whether it’s to a friend, (intentionally) fairly vague, but according creasing threat. It seems to be a weekly than just those of friendship. And, colleague or a person you meet in the to the Russian Ministry of Communica- news story about large businesses who’re love is known to be a key component coffee shop. Know that you are worthy tions, users did not notice the difference. being hacked by other countries – often to having a happy and healthy life. of love! And it’s not just the Internet that Rus- for political gains. Can you imagine the So, as the cliché goes “start by lov- If you, or someone you know has sia have recently tried to isolate from the chaos if a country managed to switch off ing yourself”. Accept yourself for been the victim of sexual violence rest of the world. They’re also bringing in the Internet of another country? Commu- who you are, and acknowledge the Sexual Violence Volunteers are avail- regulation regarding what gets put on to nications, banking, infrastructure, and journey that has brought you to this able to help 24hrs a day, 7 days a week smart phones that are purchased in the most importantly cute kitten pictures point in life. No one has walked the all year long 1-506- 454-0437. If you are country. A lot of popular apps such as would be unavailable! perfect path, or doesn’t have some unsure about contacting them, you Google, Facebook etc. have US infl uence With the upcoming American elections, small element of them either inter- can contact Fundy Region Transition and reliance. As such, Russia has now dic- and the revealing infl uence the Russians nally or externally that they would House at 466-4485 or our Outreach Co- tated that phones sold in Russia should be had over the last election it’ll be interest- like to change. Loving yourself for ordinator at 469-5544 and we will be pre-loaded with Russian apps, instead of ing to see how the Internet evolves over who you are and where you are in life there for you while you make the de- the usual American versions. the coming months and years to fi ght is important. We often talk about how cisions that are best for you. Chances are that this will lead to sev- against such attacks.

Wake-up with music to ght grogginess

Grey Matters Brian Owens

What wakes you up in the morning: rated their grogginess and alertness bination of melody and rhythm works nauts report that sleep inertia affects a gentle melody, or a harsh beeping levels against standardized sleep iner- best to ease people into wakefulness. their performance on the International noise? Researchers in Australia have tia criteria. And not just to make their own morn- Space Station,” Dyer said. found that the type of sound you use for The results were a surprise, said ings more pleasant – the work could Brian Owens is a freelance science your morning alarms can affect how McFarlane. They found that melodic have big implications for workers all journalist who lives in St. Stephen. To groggy and clumsy you are when you alarms could improve alertness levels, over the world, and above it. “This see more of Brian’s columns, head to our fi rst wake up – and you might want to while harsh noises were associated study is important, as even NASA astro- website, www.stcroixcourier.ca ditch the annoying beeping alarm. with increased levels of morning grog- Morning grogginess, or sleep inertia, giness. can be a serious problem, especially “You would assume that a startling for people who work in potentially dan- ‘beep beep beep’ alarm would improve gerous situations shortly after waking, alertness, but our data revealed that like fi refi ghters or pilots. But it’s also melodic alarms may be the key ele- an issue for anyone who has to drive to ment,” he said. Loyal Tides Music Collective work in the morning. It’s not clear why each type of alarm “If you don’t wake properly, your noise has different effects, but Adrian work performance can be degraded for Dyer, who also worked on the research, periods up to four hours, and that has has a theory. February co ee house been linked to major accidents,” said “We think that a harsh ‘beep beep Stuart McFarlane from RMIT Univer- beep’ might work to disrupt or confuse sity in Melbourne. “Considering that our brain activity when waking, while ST. STEPHEN the evening. This is a great chance to most people use alarms to wake up, the a more melodic sound like the Beach Loyal Tides Music Collective relax and enjoy a wide variety of mu- sound you choose may have important Boys ‘Good Vibrations’ or The Cure’s presents the February Coffee House, sical styles, and enjoy specialty cof- ramifi cations.” ‘Close to Me’ may help us transition to featuring folk artist Kylie Fox on Fri- fees and treats. Admission is free, but McFarlane and his colleagues sur- a waking state in a more effective way,” day, February 14 at 32 Victoria Street free will donations will be gratefully veyed 50 people about their sleep hab- he said. in St. Stephen. Musicians of all ages accepted at the door. For more infor- its. They asked participants what kind The team plans to continue their re- are welcome to sign up at the door mation, email loyaltidescollective@ of alarm they used to wake up, and then search, to work out what precise com- to play a couple of songs throughout gmail.com 12 | FEBRUARY 11, 2020 NEWS Grand Manan ghts to retain Castalia’s postal services LOOKING BACK THROUGH OUR HISTORY 30, 60, 90 & 120 YEARS AGO Joanne Mires

Edited from the neth Rideout on their 50th wedding an- and twin boys to Mrs. Merle Craig, also ning. The evening was spent with con- niversary. of McAdam. The single delivery was tests and dancing. The prize for the most Saint Croix Courier Oak Hill – Mr. Leland McGaw accom- a girl born to Mrs. Parker McIver of attractive costume went to Mrs. Stirling Week of Wednesday, panied by Mr. Keith Carson, St. Stephen, Vanceboro, Me. All births occurred in Flewelling, while the prize for the comic Mr. Ken Hawkins, Pennfi eld, and Mr. the Harvey Community Hospital. costume went to William Brown. Music Feb. 14, 1990 Harold Gillespie, St. George, took part was furnished by Herbert Mitchell, Ray- Grand Manan fights to retain in the Snow White snowmobile trip on 90 YEARS AGO – 1930 mond Moore and Getchell Fraser of St. Castalia’s postal services the weekend, making the 207 kilometre Stephen. CASTALIA trip from Cocagne to Newcastle Satur- A number of friends of Fred C. Gar- day and returning Sunday. It was the celon assembled at Burns’ restaurant 120 YEARS AGO – 1900 Over 150 people attended a meeting 10th anniversary of the fi rst Snow White Thursday evening to tender him a fare- Feb. 7 to learn about Canada Post’s plans cross-country snowmobile trek for Le- well supper. R.B. Owens was chairman, Sir William Van Horne has purchased to shut down the local post offi ce here land, Ken and Harold. while G.R. Day acted as spokesman of for his Ministers Island farm the greater and send residents of the Grand Manan Lynnfi eld – Harriet Bailey called on the occasion. After an excellent chicken part of a poultry show in Montreal, in- community to North Head for postal ser- Credwyn Dinsmore. supper and appropriate speeches, the cluding peacocks, guinea fowl, turkeys, vices. chairman presented Fred with a hand- geese, ducks and other barnyard fowl. “It was a big turnout,” says Herb Ma- 60 YEARS AGO – 1960 some Parker fountain pen and pencil set They are expected to arrive shortly. caulay, a Castalia resident. “We weren’t on behalf of the following friends: Joe To his stock of horses he has added in open revolt, but we sure had lots of re- District scenery extolled Pauley, F. Allen, R.B. Owens, H.W. Short, by purchase the splendid pair of bay marks to let them know our feeling about he story of a canoe trip from Loon W.R. McNeill, K.E. Irvine, Garnet Holl- Clydesdales, owned by Fred Richardson, losing the post offi ce.” T Bay sent in by one of our American read- ington, Warren Dow, G.R. Day, J.F. Bates, Waweig. Residents of the village received no- ers, Mrs. Elmer Maxwell of Torrington, W. Boutin, E. Laubman, J.A. Inches, G.H. Milltown – Steward Busby had a shoul- tice in January announcing a postal Conn., was clipped from a recent edition Cockburn, S.A. McBride, Rowland Wil- der dislocated and sustained other inju- change. The local postmaster resigned in of the Hartford Courant. The feature is son. Mr. Garcelon left Friday for his new ries by a peculiar accident on Saturday. October and Canada Post says it has been written by Bud Leavitt, well-known “out- fi eld of labour as manager of ticket and He was leading a cow over slippery ice unable to locate a suitable outlet. doors” columnist of the Bangor Daily telegraph offi ce in Moncton. His wife when the cow slipped, knocking Mr. Bowl for Kids Day raises over News: There aren’t many places left in will follow later. Busby down. The cow fell on him. He re- $17,000 this old world where such a dream may Dufferin – A Valentine masquerade mained on the ground for some time be- ST. STEPHEN reach the real thing. Two Harwinton, party was held in the hall Friday eve- fore assistance reached him. You should have heard the pins drop. Conn., sportsmen had that dream come Each falling pin increases the total true last summer. The St. Croix River raised by the Big Brothers/Big Sisters trip is the last one of its type still on the organization during the 4th annual Bowl map and Wendell Acheson and Robert for Kids Day at the Bordertown Bowling “Bob” Puzinski savored a 25-mile taste Lanes on Saturday. a few days ago. They joined up with two Applications to sh regular Crown The organization raised some able Canadian guides, Andy Mann and $17,054.07 through pledges and donations Bud Lounder, and the memories will re- to help match waiting children with main fresh and long in their minds. The adult friends, cover the basic offi ce op- trip can be made in one day fi shing the reserve water now available erating expenses and pay for the various waters sketchily. It begins at Welock’s outings for its members digging’s – two lodges, guest house, ser- NEW BRUNSWICK Some 118 teams, a total of 14 per hour, vice buildings and 200 acres of timber- tions to these dates apply depending attended the fundraiser, league bowlers land, formerly owned by radio and con- Anglers have until March 6 to apply on the stretch of water. participated in the event throughout the cert artist Richard Crooks – with guides, to fi sh regular Crown reserve waters. Anglers must obtain an Outdoors previous week. In all 535 people volun- canoes and other assorted gear motoring Draw results will be available online Card number to apply for a Crown re- teered their time to the non-profi t orga- to St. Croix, the starting point. Welock’s March 23. serve draw or to purchase an angling nization. guides are top-drawer canoeists. They Regular Crown reserve is comprised licence. The card is available through are experienced river men with knowl- of 20 prime salmon stretches on both a free registration process that may Calais and Baring – edge of the St. Croix’s boiling, foaming the Miramichi and Restigouche river be completed online, at participating Talking mutual fire aid now rapids and riffl es – and all the important systems. Angling parties that are licence vendors, or at Service New CALAIS channels. The rapids begin about a half successful in the draw have access to Brunswick centres. Crown reserve ap- After 17 long years, a long-standing mile from the take-off mark. This one is their stretch for two angling days. The plications may be submitted online or dispute between Calais and Baring about for the man who has had everything ex- use of a fi shing camp is included with by contacting any district offi ce. fi re protection may soon be resolved. cept a dream come alive – a canoe trip on 16 of these stretches at no additional The booking period for unsuccess- The Calais City Council voted Thurs- exciting rapids and in deep wilderness. cost. ful applicants in the regular Crown day to enter into negotiations with the Arriving infants keep doctor Last year, 388 of the 550 draw ap- reserve draw is May 11 to 24. The fi rst- Baring Board of Selectmen to establish a busy plications were successful, resulting come, fi rst-served open booking pe- long-term agreement for mutual aid with in 1,343 anglers (in parties of two or riod will be from June 1 to September the town, and to implement an interim Busiest man in this part of the coun- four) fi shing on Crown waters. 15. agreement for short-term protection. try over the weekend was Dr. F.J. O’Keefe, Regular Crown reserve stretches The latest information on salmon who, in a 24-hour period, helped fi ve Personals are available from June 10 to Septem- conservation measures for 2020 is infants – including two sets of twins – ber 15 while the daily and live release available online or from any offi ce of OLD RIDGE check into the world. Twin girls were Crown reserves are available from the federal Department of Fisheries Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Ken- born to Mrs. James Gillies of McAdam June 1 to September 15. Some excep- and Oceans. NOTICE the business office of

will be CLOSED FAMILY DAY Monday, February 17th The Saint Croix Courier February 18th edition deadlines will be: Sales Display Ads Thursday, February 13th - 11 a.m. Classifieds 175183 Thursday, February 13th - 5 p.m. 181095 February 11, 2020 | 13 Classifieds meetings TOWN OF SAINT ANDREWS St. Croix Branch #9 Legion - St. Croix Branch #9, Royal Canadian Legion, meets ev- Employment Opportunity ery second Monday of the month at 7 p.m. (except Competition 2020-07 for July, August & holidays). Public Works Department community events The Town of Saint Andrews is accepting applications for a full- Friday, Feb. 14 - Coffee time position with the Public Works Department. This position House featuring Kylie Fox - From 7:30 - 10 p.m. will work as a member of the Public Works team in ensuring the at the Vineyard Centre, 32 maintenance and operation of Municipal infrastructure. The Victoria St., St. Stephen. Musicians invited to sign up successful candidate must be able to multi-task, perform manual at the door to play (1 - 2 labour, operate commercial equipment and comfortable driving a songs). Live music, wide GRAND MANAN ISLAND variety of genres, relaxed snow plow. atmosphere. All ages wel- come. Specialty coffees & EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES refreshments are available We offer a competitive salary based on experience and abilities, on site. Free admission/- as well as, a full benefit package. The Town of Saint Andrews is donations graciously ac- Kelly Cove Salmon Ltd., a division of Cooke Aquaculture Inc., a cepted at the door. Spon- committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all sored by Jackets Creative. dynamic and growing east coast family company, with Platinum employees and to providing employees with a work environment Friday, Feb. 14 - Valen- Member status in the Canada’s Best Managed Companies free of discrimination and harassment. tine’s Day Dinner - Angli- can Parish Hall, 75 King Program, is offering a unique opportunity for a highly motivated Street, Saint Andrews, 4:30 individual to join the Company’s Saltwater Team located on For further information on this opportunity and how to apply, p.m. and 6 p.m. sittings. please go to www.townofstandrews.ca or call 529-5120. Contact Parish Office for Grand Manan, NB. 180486 reservations 529-8662 or e- mail [email protected] Menu: Lasagna, salad, gar- for sale lic bread, chocolate cake, Cooke is a global seafood company with operations in North tea/coffee (Gluten free America, Europe, and South America. 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Call • Marine Site Technicians renseignements. 529-4982 or 529-3629, www.facebook.com/stan- • Marine Maintenance Vessel Deckhands rec. vehicles drewsfilmsociety Sequoia hardtop trailer - Tuesday, Feb. 18 - Book notices Sleeps 8, has add-on room, Club - We are reading “The *For applicants looking to relocate, relocation assistance may fridge, stove, microwave, Diary of a Bookseller” by be available. We also offer work rotations for those who do not Have you been denied Can- inside & outside showers, Shaun Bythell, 6:30 p.m., at ada Pension Plan Disabil- toilet, Bose stereo, outside Puny Human!, 60 Union St., wish to relocate but are interested in working a rotating schedule ity Benefits? The Disability barbecue, and 2 twin 50 St. Stephen. Contact Lian Claims Advocacy Clinic can lb. propane tanks mounted Goodall - lian_goodall@ya- (week on/week off). help. Call 1-877- 793-3222 in front, $5,500. Call 466- hoo.ca, 506-813-7869. visit our website www. 9880. Saturday, Feb 22 - Char- dcac.ca or email dcac@sas- lotte County Heritage Salary commensurate with experience which includes a ktel.net. access. & parts Fair - Garcelon Civic Cen- competitive health and dental benefit package. ter, St. Stephen from 1 to for sale Antique Cadillac hubcaps, 4 pm. Celebrate Canada’s 15”, ex. cond., $150. Call National Heritage Week Sheet rock - $10 each; 466-4029. with displays by Charlotte The Opportunity: kitchen cabinet doors and Cab corners for regular County heritage groups The role description is just one part of the story. This is an hardware; steel sheet rock cab Chev truck 1999-2006, and local films on the big corners - $1 each; lawn $200/pr. Call 466-4029. screen. Free and all in- opportunity to grow, to stretch, to work within the parameters sprinkler pump, 1 HP, new vited. For more info visit and corrosion free - $250; New HD trailer hitch, fits Charlotte County Archives of the role but stretch to your fullest potential. We are a team utility sink pump, new - Jeeps, $50. Call 466-4029. at ccarchives.ca or call Lee $150; raised toilet seat, at 321-4909. that counts performance, we reward contribution and we new - $20; floor cabinet, Parts for 1974 Z28 Camaro: new, espresso - $60; fluo- front frame clip, bump- Saturday, Feb. 22 - Songs recognize talent. It is about being at the center of the fastest rescent light fixture, four ers, interior parts. Call for for Australia Fundraiser growing company in New Brunswick and knowing you are tube, used - $25 each; flu- info., 466-4029. Concert - At Kirk-McColl orescent light fixture, four United Church, King St., Rear-end for 1986 Camaro, St. Stephen from 7 - 9 p.m. part of that growth. The ability to bring your passion for tube, new - $80; 36” inte- $100. Call 466-4029. rior doors - $45 each; 34”, Donations at the door. All learning, desire for growth, and energy for moving your career 32”, 30”, 24”, 18” doors, Tailgate for 1997 Chev half- proceeds for Australian forward is what we offer. new, some with frames; ton, $100. Call 466- 4029. Red Cross Relief Fund. Re- fence post covers, new - $5; freshments available. Fea- mirrored closet doors, new turing: Heaven Forbid, Bill - $80; wall and ceiling light meetings Casey, Adam Olmstead, Gary Acheson, Hayden & The Why: fixtures, new - $40 each; Serenity AA Group - Meets tub/shower doors, new - Moriah, Ron & Don Malloy, Why Cooke…simple because we are a company that rewards every Wednesday evening Gary Soucoup, The Richard $100; bathroom sinks, new at 8 p.m., at the Anglican - $30; exterior glass doors, Sisters, Trey Worrell, Dave initiative, resourcefulness and work ethic. We will champion church - entrance off Arm- Humphreys. new $225 each; interior strong Street, St. Stephen. your growth and provide you with the platform to create your glass doors, 34”, 32”, 30”, Tuesday, Feb. 25 - Shrove new - $80; exterior doors St. Croix Branch #9 Ladies Tuesday Pancake Supper path, your career, and your future. and new windows; newel Auxiliary - Royal Canadian - Annual Shrove Tuesday posts and spindles ½ price. Legion, St. Croix Branch Pancake Supper at the An- Call 466-1472. #9 Junior Ladies Auxiliary glican Parish Hall, 75 King meet on the first Monday For further information visit us at www.cookeseafood.com STEEL BUILDING SALE Street, Saint Andrews, of each month, except for with continuous service or call our recruiting department at (506)755-1460. ... “REALLY BIG SALE IS July, August & holidays. BACK - EXTRA WINTER from 4:30 p.m. until 6:30 December through March p.m. Pancakes with syrup DISCOUNT ON NOW!” meetings start at 6:30 20X21$5,929.25X25 (regular and blueberry), p.m., April through Novem- sausages, baked beans, gin- $6,498.28X31 $7,995.32X33 ber at 7 p.m., at the St. $9,994. 35X33$12,224. One gerbread/whipped cream, Stephen Legion hall. New tea/coffee. Gluten-free End Wall Included. Pioneer members welcome. Steel 1-855-212-7036 www. options available. Admis- pioneersteel.ca. sion by donation. Everyone 180970 welcome. 14 | February 11, 2020 Classifieds community events community events Memoriams obituaries Every Friday - Joyce’s Wednesday Cribbage Night JUSTASON – In loving MacDougall passed away her partner, Larry Hatt; Friday Soup Kitchen - Un- - At Royal Canadian Legion, memory of our parents, at the Charlotte County stepfather, Albert Dewar; til April 24, 2020 at Trinity 43 Queen Street West, St. George (Chuck), who Hospital on January 31, brother, Garnett Hall, Christ Church, St. Stephen at 7 p.m. Please passed away Feb. 8, 1999 2020. Born in Blacks Stephen. Coffee and tea come a few minutes early MacDougall; sister-in-law and Ruth, who passed Harbour, NB daughter of Michelle MacDougall; and will be served from 11 a.m. for registration. New play- away Feb. 13, 2005. and the meal will be served ers welcome. Please note - Nancy (Eldridge) Dewar nephew, Joshua In our hearts your and the late Don Fraser. MacDougall. at 12 noon. Volunteers are No cribbage during July and memories linger, welcome. August. Survived by two sons, A graveside service will Always tender, Bradley MacDougall be held at the St. Stephen First Wednesday of each Thursday evenings - Re- fond and true; (Mary) and Daniel Hatt; Rural Cemetery at a later month - International hearsals for Gateway There’s not a day, one sister, Sally Dougherty date. Book Club - Book club at Community Choir - from dear parents, (Raymond); three broth- In lieu of flowers, remem- St. Croix Public Library, 11 7 - 8:30 p.m., at Gateway That we don’t ers, Jeff MacDougall brances to the Lung King St., St. Stephen, from Cathedral,18 West St., St. think of you. (Kathy), Brooke Dewar Association of New 10 - 11:30 a.m. Cdn. (9 - Stephen (466-2503). No ex- Loved & always and Cory Dewar (Cindy); Brunswick, Diabetes 10:30 a.m. US). All are wel- perience needed. remembered by, come to join. several nieces, nephews Association or a charity of Your children, grandchil- MacDOUGALL, Melissa and cousins. one’s choice would be Tuesdays - After-School dren & great-grandchil- Pearl – Melissa Pearl She was predeceased by appreciated by the family. Chess Club - For ages 8 - dren 14, every Tuesday from 3 FREE - 5 p.m., at St. Croix Pub- four daughters, Theresa sons, six sisters, three lic Library, 11 King St., St. CLASSIFIEDS (John) Akagi, Joanne brothers, daughter-in-law Stephen. Pre-registration RUN IN 4 ISSUES (Barry) Grant, Susan and son-in-law. requested - 466-7529 or (Kimball) Hodge, Bonnie Funeral service was held [email protected]. (Mark) Blue; two sons, at The S.O. Mehan & Son David (Terri) Bryant and Funeral Home Ltd., 23 Timothy McMillan; nine Main Street, St. Stephen, NOTICE OF HEARING grandchildren, Gillian NB on Monday, February (Jeremiah) Kerr, Ramona 10, 2020 at 2 p.m. There NOTICE OF HEUNDERARING THE Akagi, Karyn Leavitt, was no visitation held. In UNDER THE Alyssa Akagi (Shawn), lieu of flowers, the family MUNICIPAL CAPITAL BORROWING ACT Jordan (Cheryl) Grant, request that donations in MUNICIPAL CAPITAL BORROWING ACT Rebecca Grant, Nathan memory of Trellis be NoticeNotice is is hereby hereby gi givenven that that on on Mo Monday,nday, th ethe 11 th9th da dayy of of March March,, 20 202019 at the Boardroom A (Kim) McMillan, Jason made to the Charlotte atNorth, the B oar2nddr floor,oom A NoMarysvillerth, 2nd Place,floor, MaFredericton,rysville Place, New Fredericton, Brunswick, the Municipal Capital (Courtney) Merchant and County Cancer Society. NeBorrowingw Bruns wickBoard, the will Mu hearnici thepal applicationCapital Borrow of theing TownBoard of will Saint hear Andrews at 3:05 pm for Jaclyn (Raymond) Condolences may be sent theauthorization application to of borrow the Town money of for Sain a capitalt Andr expenseews at as3: 45set pmforth for in subsection 4(1) of the Cormier; her adored and the full obituary may authorizationMunicipal Capital to borrow Borrowing mone Acty for: a capital expense as set forth in great-grandchildren, be viewed at www.mehan- Madison, Avery, funeralhome.ca subsection 4(1) of the Municipal Capital Borrowing Act: MCMILLAN, Mary Trellis (Knowles) - April 8, 1932 MacCartney, Paige, Seth, The family would like to Environmental Development Services Dominic, Spencer, Skyler thank the staff at Wharf $ 300,000 - February 7, 2020 - M. Transportation Services Trellis McMillan passed and Raylyn. Passamaquoddy Lodge Sidewalks Trellis was the last sur- for their great care and Protective Services $75,000 away at the Charlotte Trail extensions County Hospital in St. viving member of her for giving Mom many Air compressor $80,000 $ 40,000 immediate family. In moments of laughter. We Sea wall replacement Stephen, NB on Friday, $100,000 February 7, 2020 sur- addition to her parents, would also like to express RecreationWharf & Cultural Services Heat pumps $202,000 $ 25,000 rounded by her family. she was predeceased by our gratitude to the staff her first husband, David of the CCU and the WalkwayTOTAL GE - arenaNERA L FUND $457,000 $ 48,000 She was a daughter of the late Mary Josephine Carleton Bryant, second Respiratory Therapist at TransportationEnvironmental ServicesHealth Services (Utility) (Legacy) and William husband, Stanley James the Charlotte County DecorativeReservoir upgrades street lights (2) $125,000 $ 60,000 Frederick Knowles. McMillan, partner, Steven Hospital for their excel- StormSanita sewersry sewer improvements $ 67,000 Trellis will be deeply and Asa Merchant, infant lent and compassionate $275,000 daughter, infant twin care. PloughWater matruckin $ 250,000 forever missed by her TOTAL GENERAL FUND $287,000 $ 790,000 TOTAL UTILITY FUND $687,000 EnvironmentalTOTAL Health Services (Utility) $1,144,000 Water treatment plant upgrades $ 167,000 Water main - Edward Street $ 171,000 Over 150 years of trust, online: ObjectionsWastewater to treatment this application, plant upgrades if any, ma y be filed in writing with the $ 180,000 search Saint Croix Courier/Courier Weekend on Facebook SecretarLift stationy of replacements the Municipal (3) Capital Borrowing Board, P.O. Box $ 190,000 6000,TOTAL Fredericton, UTILITY FUND Ne w Brunswick, E3B 5H1, or may be presented $ 708,000 Or, alternately follow us on Twitter (@stcroixcourier), hashtag #CharCo orally to the Board at the time of the hearing. TOTAL $1,498,000 Dated the 6th day of February, 2019. TOWN OF SAINT ANDREWS Objections to this application, if any, may be filed in writing with the Secretary of the Municipal Capital Borrowing Board, P.O. Box 6000, Fredericton, New Brunswick, E3B 5H1, or may be presented orally to the Board at the time of the hearing. PUBLIC INFORMATION & FEEDBACK SESSION W.C. O’NEILL ARENA THEATRE GraceDated Leethe 6thCutler, day CPA,of February, CGA, Secretary2020. TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2020 6:00 P.M. Municipal Capital Borrowing Board Grace Lee Cutler, CPA, CGA, Secretary SECONDARY MUNICIPAL PLAN BY-LAW MP 20-02 Municipal Capital Borrowing Board Design Manual containing requirements and best practices for development within the Historic Business District, Town Plan, & Environs Please note that a PUBLIC HEARING OF OBJECTIONS will be scheduled as required by Section 111 of the Community Planning Act, however, that Public Hearing will take place before the Plan is passed. Design Guidelines within the Secondary Municipal Plan MP 20-02 are meant to help retain and enhance the architectural and cultural heritage of Saint Andrews, specifically the Historic Business District, Town Plan & Environs and to maintain the built character of the community for present and future generations. Council wants to ensure members of the public are properly informed of any changes and provide an additional opportunity for 181098 feedback. Draft copies of the Secondary Plan and other proposed Municipal Plan documents can be found on the main page of the Town of Saint Andrews website www.townofstandrews.ca or can be provided as hard copy from Town Office located at 212 Water Street, Saint Andrews, NB.

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Sari Green/Courier Julia Doherr seemed thrilled with the Smarties she won at the Kiwanis Sari Green/Courier Sari Green/Courier Costume Carnival at the W.C. O’Neill Arena in Saint Andrews on Sunday. Four-year-old Aria Sharkey, dressed as a clown, attended the Kiwanis Eight-year-old Kori Smith dressed up as a snow princess for the Kiwanis The four-year-old seemed to be having a great time at the event, and was Costume Carnival in Saint Andrews on Sunday with six-year-old Emmy Costume Carnival, held on Sunday at the W. C. O’Neill Arena Complex dressed up as a ladybug. Sharkey, who wore a winter fairy costume. This event has been taking in Saint Andrews. The event drew its largest crowd in a decade, with place for more than 70 years, and this year they raised $227 for the St. 93 people in costumes, and raised $227 for the St. Andrews Open Door Andrews Open Door Program food bank. Program food bank. Church Gateway Cathedral - 18 St. George Baptist Church West St., St. Stephen, 466- - 25 Main St., St. George, Events 2503, Pastor Gord Walsh NB (506)755-6403, Pas- - Sunday morning service, tor Jason Hooper - Sunday Anglican Parish of Cam- Anglican Parish of St. Da- 10:30 a.m., Sunday school morning worship at 10:30 pobello - Service each Sun- vid & St. Patrick - Ven. & nursery available; Sunday a.m.; Children’s church & day: 11 a.m. - St. Anne’s John Matheson, 529-8662 - evening service, 6 p.m.; nursery available. Church, Welshpool Service each Sunday: 9:30 Youth Group, Tuesdays 6 - 8 Union Street Atlantic Anglican Parish of St. An- a.m. - St. David’s Church, p.m. All welcome. Bay Road. Baptist Church - 28 Main drews - Ven. John Mathe- Rolling Dam United Church St., St. Stephen, 466-3777 son, 77 King Street, Saint Anglican Parish of St. Ste- - Services held every sec- (Corner Main & Union), Se- Andrews, 529-8662 - Weekly phen - Rev. Julian Pillay ond and fourth Sunday at nior Pastor Angela Wade, Sunday services: 8 a.m. and (466-1717) - St. Peter’s 10 a.m. until the end of 813-0082; e-mail: pastor- 11 a.m.; Wednesday: Holy Church (20 Church St., Mill- June. [email protected] - Weekly Communion 10 a.m.; Week- town), Sundays 9:30 a.m. worship & Sunday school, days: Morning Prayer 9 a.m. - Christ Church (30 Prince St. Andrews Baptist Church - Pastor Ladd Dun- 10:30 a.m. Nursery pro- and Evening Prayer 4 p.m.; William St.), Sundays 11 vided. Everyone welcome. Sunday school 11 a.m. a.m. - Holy Communion at fi eld, 115 King Street, St. (begins at the church ser- Christ Church - Wednesdays Andrews, NB E5B 1X8 - Sun- United Church of Can- vice and then moves next 10 a.m. All welcome. day morning services at 11 ada - Rev. Jane Doull, 467- door to Parish Hall (75 King a.m. All welcome. 1494 - Sunday Services for Blacks Harbour Wesleyan February: Wesley United Street) after the children’s Church - 676 Main Street, St. Croix Catholic Parish story and hymn. New Sun- - Weekend masses - St. Church, St. Andrews - 9:30 Pastor Dr. H.C. Wilson and a.m., - Oak Hill United day School students wel- Pastor Mark McCluskey. Stephen’s Church, Saturday come anytime! at 5 p.m. and Sunday at 9 Church at 11:30 a.m. All Regular Sunday service at welcome. Bocabec United Church 10:30 a.m. a.m.; St. Andrew’s Church, - Student Minister, Emma Kirk-McColl United Church Sunday at 11 a.m.; St. Upper Mills United Church Sari Green/Courier Seamone - Services Sunday - 70 King St., St. Stephen - Timothy’s Church, Cam- - Emma Seamone, Student No Kiwanis Costume Carnival would be complete without a few at 2 p.m. Regular Sunday services at pobello, Saturday at 4 p.m. Minister - Services: Sunday superheroes. Eight-year-old Alexa Bridger and six-year-old Cole Bridger at 12:30 p.m. 11 a.m. looked pretty super in their hero costumes at the W.C. O’Neill Arena Wilson’s Beach United Complex on Sunday. This event has been going on for over 70 years, and Baptist Church - Sunday this year they saw the largest crowd in a decade, with more than 160 “Hey Mom! I’m in the School & Church service at people in attendance, with 93 wearing costumes. paper this week!!” 11:15 a.m. 177973 16 | February 11, 2020 News Sari Green/Courier It’s not easy staying on your feet while skating, as proved by seven-year-old Breeze Jones on Sunday at the Kiwanis Costume Carnival, an annual event which was held on Sunday afternoon at the W.C. O’Neill Arena Complex in Saint Andrews. This year saw a large turnout of 160 people, 93 in costumes, and a donation of $227 was raised for the St. Andrews Open Door Program food bank.

Sari Green/Courier Cedar Trevena, five, and Sue Lister were both dressed as the Cat in the Hat at the Kiwanis Costume Carnival, held on Sunday at the W.C. O’Neill Arena Complex in Saint Andrews. Lister called him her “mini me”, and they were having fun pretending to be twins.

Sari Green/Courier Seven-year-old Verity Goodwin went to the Kiwanis Costume Carnival on Sunday dressed as a snowy owl. This event has been a Kiwanis-sponsored tradition for more than 70 years, and was held at the W.C. O’Neill Arena Complex. There were 160 people who attended, which was the largest turnout in a decade, and 93 participated by wearing costumes.

Sari Green/Courier Baby Batgirl Grace Jackson, who is just one-year-old, may not have been wearing skates, but she was doing her best to make it around the ice at the W.C. O’Neill Arena on Sunday for the Kiwanis Costume Carnival. The event saw its largest turnout in a decade, and raised $227 in donations for the St. Andrews Open Door Program food bank.

Sari Green/Courier Harry Potter and his crew were on hand at the Kiwanis Costume Carnival, held on Sunday at the W.C. O’Neill Sari Green/Courier Arena Complex in Saint Andrews. This Kiwanis- Three-year-old Nolan Barrett went to the Kiwanis sponsored event has been going on for more than 70 Costume Carnival on Sunday dressed up as a years, and this year they had the largest turnout seen construction worker. Barrett was one of 93 people who in a decade, with more than 160 people in attendance, dressed up in costumes for this annual event, which

:181103 93 of them in costumes. Left to right: Clair Young, 11, raised $227 for the St. Andrews Open Door Program Kai Kaneko, nine, and Aya Kaneko, 12. food bank.