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pany’s going to be working closely with By Sari Green all employees to assist with job counsel- ling and job opportunities at other Cer- Student wins award MCADAM tainTeed plants. We’ll try and get a meet- The Village of McAdam was informed ing with Premier Higgs and his staff to Pg. 2 Thursday, July 16 CertainTeed Canada, see where we go from here.” Inc., McAdam’s largest employer, will be A statement on Facebook, council called closing its doors in August, with perma- the news “devastating for the community, nent closure to be offi cial by February, but even more so for the 59 employees at 2021. The closure came as a surprise to the CertainTeed plant”, as well as employ- Mayor Ken Stannix and the village coun- ees of service companies that also rely on cil, and they are in the process of trying the plant for work. to arrange a meeting with Premier Higgs “Roughly two thirds of employees af- and his staff to see where they can go from fected reside in McAdam while the re- here. And the closure won’t only impact maining third reside in Fredericton, Har- residents in McAdam, as employees hail vey, and St. Stephen,” the statement read. from all over southern New Brunswick. “Our hearts go out to all of you and your “It’ll have a pretty signifi cant impact on families during this time of uncertainty. the Village,” said Stannix. “Certainly, it’s We have notifi ed government offi cials Do you have your permit? been pretty devastating news to us this Submitted photo and will be requesting a meeting with morning when we received that from Cer- CertainTeed in McAdam announced last week it would Premier Higgs and his staff to discuss the Pg. 3 tainTeed. The details on that is they’re be permanently closing its doors, resulting in a loss of 59 CertainTeed closure and together develop going to cease production on the 28th of jobs in the region. a strategy going forward to minimize neg- August, and then the plant will be perma- ative impacts of this closure on the mem- nently closed by 28 February 2021. bers of our community affected directly “That’s going to directly impact 59 em- ing and other employment opportunities and the village as a whole. We are all in ployees at the CertainTeed plant. Roughly within the company. this together and together we will get two thirds of the employees affected re- “We recognize the impact the plant clo- through this.” side in McAdam, while the remaining sure will have on employees, their fami- On Friday, July 17, Stannix and coun- third reside in Fredericton, Harvey, and lies and the McAdam community. We’re cil met with provincial government rep- St. Stephen. So, it’s not just McAdam. committed to working closely with all resentatives, including Trevor Holder, It’s southwest New Brunswick that’s ad- employees to provide support and many minister of post secondary education, versely affected.” resources such as career counseling and training, and labour; Andrea Anderson- Director of Branding and Commu- identifying job opportunities at other Mason, minister of justice, attorney nications for CertainTeed, Dina Silver CertainTeed and Saint-Gobain plants, as general and minister responsible for the Meet the nominees Pokedoff said in an email that following well as those external to the company,” Regional Development Corporation; Dan an “extensive review” of the company, said Silver Pokedoff. Mills, deputy minister of labour; Sadie Pg. 5 the diffi cult decision to close the gypsum Stannix said council reached out to the Perron, chief executive offi cer deputy wallboard manufacturing plant in Mc- company, and received a quick response minister economic development and Adam was made. She said CertainTeed explaining this closure is based primar- small business; Robert Bowman, Certain- have had to re-evaluate their plant net- ily on poor market conditions. The plant Teed plant manager; and many other gov- $1.33 +TAX work, and make changes to will ensure is currently working at 22 to 25 percent of ernment representatives. future success of the company. This in- its capacity, and the company is unable to The purpose of the meeting was held to cludes a continued commitment to the continue operations based on those num- determine the best ways to assist and sup- Atlantic Region. bers. The village council is reaching out port the employees who will be laid off. A In her email, Silver Pokedoff said the to MLA’s and Premier Higgs for advice on transition team, consisting of represen- company is not going to leave employees this situation. out in the cold, and CertainTeed will do “It’s pretty rugged news I’ll tell you for what it can to assist with career counsel- this community,” said Stannix. “The com- Continued on page 3 Wake Up to the Importance of Your Local Newspaper

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the University of New Brunswick asked if she could By Sari Green include his research on her own website. She asked for his photo, and permission to use his work. St. Stephen Russell’s first test involved comparing exercises You might remember hearing about Sawyer Russell with and without using a thought process, and the re- last year after he won a science fair with his project action times in both instances. He gave an example of about hand/eye coordination. Well, he is still work- a test, and said to imagine catching a ball, and then to ing at it, and has received both regional and federal imaging catching a ball that has numbers or letters awards for his research. Russell said his project has written on it and having to say those numbers and let- been three years in the making. As a hockey and soc- ters before catching, and how this affects the reaction cer goalie, he was naturally drawn to learning more time. This is a project that required a fair amount of about hand/eye coordination. After watching a video time. In the second year of his research, he expanded about the benefits of using a thought process along We offerand improved many on thetypes study, and of discovered that these with the physical actions, he decided to conduct his skills are totally independent of one another. He also first test on vision training. Not only did the 14-year- discovered something to add to his project, which is old win a school science fair while attending St. Ste- Submitted photo how these exercises can improve peripheral vision, phen Middle School, he also tied for first place for a Sawyer Russell has received numerous accolades for his St. Stephen something he had not previously considered. regional award, and has received national honours for Middle School science fair project about hand/eye coordination. He said “This year, I had all that research,” said Russell. his research and the creation of an app that supports over the course of three years’ worth of science fairs, he has come up with “Basically, through trial and error, I found that add- his research. He plans to continue working on his research that shows the correlation between hand/eye coordinationPRINT and ing a thought process to exercise opens a whole new research, and is heading into Grade 9 at St. Stephen the thought process behind it. For his efforts, his work is being published can of worms. You can train one way through without High School this year. by a UNB scientist, and he has received regional and federal awards. a thought process, and it will improve reaction speed. Russell received a regional award from Make Proj- If you train with the thought process, it’s not the same ects, which is through Youth Sciences Canada. He eye coordination. My results were really inconclusive. type of training. It’s a completely different skill. It’s also received honours through Atlantic Health Explo- It was a lot, so I decided to redo it theSERVICES next year where important to train in both, because can train in one ration and Discovery. This organization was looking I had better testing and more participants.Newspapers I really but |you’re Magazines not necessarily good| Flyers at the other.” for health-related science fair projects, and was given crunched down the variables that time. I won silver in Russell said he started out with the idea of jug- Russell’s name. University students present various provincials with that project.” Brochures |gling, Envelopes but soon realized | thatLetterhead while this, along with research findings online, and they included middle Through his research, Russell learned about exer- playing catch or throwing a ball against a wall and school science fair participants, and they have their cises that will help to develop theseBusiness skills. Through Cards catching | itCalendars were great ways to| improveBanners hand/eye co- own page at www.discoveringtogether.ca/asd-south- his research and personal experiences, Russell said ordination and spatial awareness, it was not as good science-fair.html he created a prototype of a hand/eyeSignage coordination | Carbonless app for improving Formsreaction speed.| Photocopies He discovered through “It’s a science fair project that based on health/ called Mind Ready, which offers three types of train- other activities, such as throwing a ball against a wall sports,” said Russell. “It’s called Mind Ready. It’s my ing: with a thought process, without a thought proand- and so catching much it, or more! playing catch with others, hand/ previous years of science fairs, and this year’s put to- cess, and peripheral vision training. He said that by eye coordination would greatly improve. By adding a gether. In previous years, I did a lot of experiments using this app, athletes can easily discover how much with hand/eye coordination. Originally it started out they can improve their skills through vision training. by seeing if adding a thought process improved hand/ Because his ideas are so innovative, a scientist from Continued on page 7

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For example, if you opment permit is required. If the camp is larger than By Sari Green are building in an area that is close to a wetland, you 625 square feet, building permits will be required. will need to have a special permit. He also noted that “You could build that camp out of straw bale or what- St. Stephen if you are doing any type of building, you must apply ever you like, it’s fine,” said Henderson. “It’s just once for the permit prior to construction, as required by you go over that (square footage) you’re now having to If you are planning on building a shed, a garage, provincial law. The fees for building permits depends build to the national building code. That said, if you or any other type of structure on your property in on the community and the scope of the project, and build any structure, you still need to obtain a develop- New Brunswick, you are required by law to obtain a can range from $25 to several hundred dollars. It is ment permit instead of a building permit. We need to building permit from the Southwest New Brunswick against the law to begin building without a permit. make sure you still follow the community’s regulations Service Commission (SNBSC). There are a few excep- If you do not obtain the proper permit for building, for planning and you’re not running contrary to other tions to this rule, but in most cases, if you are build- the repercussions can range from a stop work order, provincial regulations when it comes to land use.” ing without a permit, there could be some pretty seri- an order to comply if something is already built, When it comes to general landscaping, there are no ous repercussions. fines, and even court orders to go onto the property provincial permits needed, although it is necessary to Alex Henderson of the Southwest New Brunswick and demolish what has been built. contact your municipality as they may have their own Service Commission said the process to obtain a per- “It’s an offense under provincial legislation to requirements and permits. Henderson said no provin- mit is quite simple, and they encourage everyone in build a structure without a permit,” said Henderson. cial permits are needed if you are doing general land- St. Stephen, St. George, Saint Andrews, Harvey, and “There are public safety issues that can happen. Ba- scaping, even if you are changing the elevation of the McAdam who wants to build to go onto their website sically, what we do with these permits is one, we en- property, as long as that change is one meter or less at www.snbsc-planning.com to download a permit sure that you’re meeting provincial regulations, for above or below the current elevation. He did add that form for your community. Henderson said some com- example, setbacks from highways. You’re not building it is important to talk with the municipality before munities, such as Blacks Harbour and Campobello, in a wetland is another example. Then, there’s local changing any elevation, because there can be issues have their own arrangements and do not work with regulations that make sure you match with what the with drainage. the SNBSC. community’s vision is. Then, there’s code reviews. Henderson said the SNBSC tries to make the pro- “All the other rural areas, Harvey, McAdam, St. Ste- We make sure that what you’re building meets the na- cess as simple as possible. They want to help people phen, Saint Andrews, and St. George, we do planning tional building code, and meets the minimum safety get the permits they need so they can do their renova- and building services together,” said Henderson. “Go standards therein.” tions, build structures, etc. and they will help with the to the website and on there are the fees and forms link, There are some cases where building permits aren’t forms in any way possible. and you can see the various types of applications you necessary. Henderson gave an example of building a “We like to be helpful and provide people with advice might need for what your project might be. Obviously, camp. If the camp is being built in a rural area, and it that’s going to get them on their way with their proj- we can always be a phone call away, and help people is less than 625 square feet, there is no building permit ects. The main thing is to get things approved and out through the process of applying.” requirement because camps do not have to be built ac- the door and get people on their merry way building.” Henderson said there are occasions when other cording to national building codes, although a devel- [email protected]

CertainTeed to close its doors in August Continued from page 1 programs, training, and job opportunities. The sec- Both meetings have been scheduled for Friday, July 24, ondary purpose of the meeting was to discuss the although the location and time are yet to be determined. tatives from the provincial and federal governments, future economic development of the Village of Mc- Anyone who is interested in attending should contact CertainTeed, business, union, and financial planning Adam. A follow-up meeting with Opportunities New the Village Office this week for further information. personnel is being created to provide information on Brunswick personnel to come up with a development [email protected] programs from the company, as well as government strategy was also planned.

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I am going to have to begin today place. The involvement in the group time Trudeau sat and really heard what tistically hand off to a group he’s famil- with a question I’ve asked not only pre- of Trudeau’s wife and mother alone it’s like to be the average Canadian, iar and involved with…you scratch my viously, but recently. Who - and I mean should have been enough for someone what matters to us, what tangibly im- back, I’ll scratch yours. He was wrong. this sincerely - is advising the Prime with half an ear to the ground to say no pacts our lives. The government person And whichever option it is, it illus- Minister? I’ve jokingly asked both you, - we can’t allow this group to be in any chuckled and said “never”. trates a leader who is tone deaf and the readers, former MP’s, current MP’s, way involved. And that individual is right. Trudeau genuinely has either no regard or no friends, and seemingly no one has an And honestly, there are two possibili- was raised in a world of privilege and understanding of - if nothing else - the actual answer. What seems to be a point ties, and neither is desirable. The first is wealth. His circles - even through the optics of the decision. of agreement is whomever is advis- Trudeau has successfully surrounded university years were that of very dif- Is it a small thing? I think given the ing Trudeau is doing a poor job. I have himself with nothing other than syco- ferent types of people than the lions current situation of a global pandemic also mused whether or not the man - phants who applaud his every idea and share of us. He has never worried about yes, in comparative terms it’s not the to whom in 2015 I admittedly gave the no one batted an eye when the idea of how to pay for his tuition, has never biggest gaff committed. But what it benefit of the doubt - has at any point allowing the WE group to handle the been in danger of being kicked out of highlights is a systemic issue where we endeavoured to have actual normal, ev- dolling out of government funds, or an apartment because he just can’t seem to have a government which be- ery day, struggling to pay the bills Cana- someone did speak up and point out the make the rent. He’s never really strug- lieves itself to be above the normal eth- dians in his chambers and asked their obvious and catastrophic conflict of in- gled, and while I do believe he’s genu- ical boundaries any government should opinion at any point. terest and that person was studiously inely empathetic to hardships in the be tied to. He may be brilliant at rolling up his ignored. Whichever of those scenarios world, I’m not sure how empathetic you And to call the house back to Ottawa Ralph Lauren sleeves at just the right is the winning assumption, they are can be regarding a situation you have and then not show up? It’s the cherry on moment, or brushing those locks aside both terrible. never come close to experiencing. the whipped cream on the cake. Once at just the right angle, but what seems I asked a member of the Liberal gov- My point is he comes from and con- again the optics show a man who is will- clear thanks to this WE scandal is the ernment once when the last time was tinues to live in a world where the very fully ignorant of the impact his actions man is appalling at surrounding him- Trudeau sat down in a room with an ethics of involving the WE group in dis- are having on the average Canadian self with aids/advisors/humans who average Canadian - someone like me - tributing and operating a government who not so long ago stood behind him. actually have a foot in the reality pool. and listened to their take on what’s hap- funding program apparently either did And who likely won’t do it again. It seems ludicrous to me the WE pening in the country. Actually listened not occur to him, or simply didn’t con- Trudeau needs better advisors, and to group was ever pulled into the frame for to the impact of government decisions, cern him - because frankly, it shouldn’t listen to them. I volunteer as tribute. handling government funds in the first legislative changes. When was the last have to. For him it made sense to nepo- Krisi Marples

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SAINT ANDREWS The COVID-19 pandemic has wreaked havoc on many small businesses, leaving owners to wonder about the future and how the crisis will affect them, as well as their clients. Here in Charlotte County, many business owners have found ways to continue offering services to their clients. For this reason, The Saint Croix Courier launched the Shine On campaign, and people are encouraged to nominate the businesses they feel have done that little bit extra to ensure that their customers are well taken care of. One such business is Warm & Coasty, a store in Saint Andrews that specializes in selling hand-made items. Owner/Operator Andrea Vance was devastated she had to shut her doors for a couple of months, but she was still able to give her customers the service they have come to expect. She couldn’t have customers coming into her store, but she made sure they were still able to purchase items by offering curbside pickup from her home in St. George. “People came to my front step. I left stuff outside, Facebook photo and did e-transfer so there was no contact,” said Vance. Warm and Coasty’s storefront in Saint Andrews. The store, which specializes in local and New Brunswick made items, was nominated for one of three The Vance was able to re-open her store on May 15, and Saint Croix Courier’s Shine On awards. she said she is following all of the provincial guide- lines in order to keep herself and her clients safe and healthy. She has a sign outside the store that lets peo- have a sanitization station right when you come in the Vance said she couldn’t have continued to operate ple know that she is taking these recommendations door. I have plexiglass at my cash.” without the support of her customers, and she is very seriously. The shop is very small, so social distancing Vance sells a variety of items at Warm & Coasty, and grateful to them for nominating her business for a can be diffi cult at times, but she said it is all working many are hand-made by New Brunswick crafters. Of Shine On award. She said the support she has received out and that customers are great about following the course, with a name like Warm & Coasty, you can also has been amazing, not only from area residents, but recommendations as well. expect to fi nd many nautical items for sale at the shop. also from people all over New Brunswick. “My shop’s very small, so I can have four people plus “I have a lot of handmade stuff, a lot of nautical “I’m very thankful for the local support, and New myself,” said Vance. “I have arrows on the fl oor for di- stuff. If you look Warm and Coasty up on Instagram Brunswick support.” rection, and I have six feet apart signs on the fl oor. I you can fi nd lots of pictures.” [email protected]

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was required to call her before entering a client’s By Sari Green home if they had any symptoms, and she asked that the clients do the same if they were experiencing any SAINT ANDREWS symptoms of the virus. COVID-19 has had a huge impact on many busi- “There were checks and balances on both sides. I nesses, and those deemed non-essential were forced also talked to them about social distancing and wear- to either close their doors or fi nd innovative ways to ing masks.” do business for a couple of months. Home health care In the healthcare industry, social distancing can be was deemed an essential service, and companies that a bit of a challenge, and Noddin said it was just as have staff who go into peoples’ homes to care for them important for her employees to maintain social dis- had to fi nd ways to protect their staff and their cli- tancing as it is for the clients. She said one problem ents. One of those companies is Saint Andrews based they encountered were clients who were allowing A B L E Homecare. Because the company took mea- family members and friends to visit who weren’t in sures to protect staff and ensure clients still received their bubbles. the best care possible, they have been nominated for a “If you have an employee that’s doing all the right The Saint Croix Courier Shine On award. things, but the client is letting all kinds of family or A B L E Homecare Owner/Operator Lorraine Nod- friends visit, they’re not protecting the bubble either. It’s din said she did whatever she could to support her give and take on both sides of the fence,” said Noddin. Submitted photo staff during this time. If they had fears about going When employees have to be “up close and personal” Lorrain Noddin, Owner/Operator of A B L E Homecare, is thrilled that her into clients’ homes, she would sit down and talk to with clients, they are required to wear masks at all business has been nominated for a Saint Croix Courier Shine On award, them to alleviate those fears, and determine if they times. Nodding said there are times when they don’t which was created to reward businesses that have gone above and beyond needed anything to help keep them safe. She did the during the COVID-19 crisis. Noddin made sure both sta and clients felt same for clients, calling either the clients themselves safe and secure, and made sure personal protective equipment was or their family members to fi nd out how they were Continued on page 7 supplied to sta members. coping with the pandemic. “It’s hard for them,” said Noddin. “I had seniors that have often not had care during this time and Serving SERVING CHARLOTTE the families have jumped in with that. Thankfully Charlotte COUNTY THE YARD GUY it’s kind of leveled itself out I’ve had employees who County didn’t have childcare because the kids weren’t in Are you in need of New landscaping, school. I was making sure that they have the supplies or a Refresher on your existing work? they need to be protected. At one time I couldn’t get Looking for a Handyman to tackle the off jobs on your list this Winter? The Yard Guy is Available For Hire! masks, so I had a girlfriend of mine make masks for Looking to renovate and refresh your home? all of my employees. Just trying to do what I can do Backhoe Services $40/Hour. handyman available For hire! to keep people.” 185309 ✔ Patio Repairs ✔ Driveway Paving Stone Installation Noddin said in the beginning of the pandemic, 4 4 4 Small Renovations Painting Interior Work ✔ New Fence Installation ✔ New Walk Way Creation & more! she sent out letters to employees and clients about 4 Some Exterior Work 4 Bathrooms & Kitchens and More! 185310 COVID-19 symptoms. She added that each employee give me a Call today 321-0485 GIVE ME A CALL TODAY 321-0485 6 | July 21, 2020 News Man wanted on Canada- wide warrant, charged with second-degree murder of Nathan Gallant

Saint John A 20-year-old man from Saint John has been charged with second-degree murder in connection with the death of 29-year-old Nathan Gallant, of Saint Sari Green/Courier John. Osprey eagles such as this one are often mistaken for bald eagles, but there are differences that allow you On July 15, 2020, in Saint John Pro- to tell them apart. Unlike the bald eagle, the osprey has white underparts, as well as a black eyestripe that vincial Court a charge of second-degree goes down the side of its face. The osprey is also smaller than the bald eagle. One thing they do have in murder was laid against Tyler Gamblin common is they are very protective of their nests and babies, such as this one seen here, ruffling its feathers and a Canada-wide warrant was issued to look more intimidating when they feel threatened. for his arrest. Tyler Gamblin is described as being about five feet 10 inches (178 centimetres) tall and weighing about 155 pounds (70 kilograms), with a slim build. He Safe restart agreement to address has brown hair and brown eyes. On July 8, 2020, at about 6:40 p.m., members of the Hampton RCMP re- challenges of COVID-19 pandemic sponded to an area along Route 825 in Fairfield, N.B. A 29-year-old man was lo- New Brunswick cated badly injured along the roadside, New Brunswick will benefit from having suffered stab wounds. He was The safe restart agreement reached direct transfers of over $200 million transported to the Saint John Regional RCMP photo between the federal, provincial and during the current fiscal year, in addi- Hospital where he later died. On July 15, 2020, in Saint John Provincial Court a territorial governments will help tion to having access to supplies from The victim was identified as Nathan charge of second-degree murder was laid against Tyler New Brunswick better prepare for an enhanced federal stockpile of per- Gallant, and his death was determined Gamblin and a Canada-wide warrant was issued for his the ongoing challenges created by the sonal protective equipment. to have been the result of a homicide. arrest. Gamblin is described as being about five feet 10 COVID-19 pandemic, said Premier Higgs thanked the other premiers, Police are reminding the public that inches (178 centimetres) tall and weighing about 155 Blaine Higgs. as well as the prime minister and Dep- it is an offence under the Criminal Code pounds (70 kilograms), with a slim build. He has brown The $18.4 billion agreement, an- uty Prime Minister Chrystia Free- for anyone to aid or assist a person who hair and brown eyes. nounced by Prime Minister Justin land for their leadership and determi- has been involved in a crime. Trudeau and the provincial and ter- nation in reaching an agreement that Anyone who sees Tyler Gamblin is ritorial premiers, is designed to im- benefits all Canadians. asked to not approach him and call po- Unit at 1-888-506-7267 (RCMP). Informa- prove confidence among Canadians as Higgs said Canadians are in this to- lice immediately. tion can also be provided anonymously activity resumes during the ongoing gether, and the agreement will assist Anyone with information on the through Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222- pandemic. in New Brunswick’s efforts to “ad- whereabouts of Tyler Gamblin, or that TIPS (8477), by downloading the secure The agreement provides: dress concerns” facing residents as may assist in the ongoing investigation, P3 Mobile App, or by Secure Web Tips at funding to support the acquisition they adjust to the new normal. is asked to contact the Major Crime www.crimenb.ca of personal protective equipment for Higgs said COVID-19 has high- health-care and non-health-care sec- lighted the need for comprehensive tors; action to secure the future of Cana- support for child care and senior da’s health-care systems. He said he care facilities; is looking forward to further discus- direct funding to improve the sus- sions among the first ministers to tainability of Canada’s health-care make health care sustainable for all systems; Canadians for decades to come. Rabies control measures in and assistance for municipalities. southwestern New Brunswick Charlotte County lands each year from 2016 through 2019 Financial support for food The provincial government will con- and will take place again this summer. tinue its rabies prevention and control In addition to hand distribution, an measures in southwestern New Bruns- aircraft will be used to distribute bait in wick this summer. the southwestern part of the province services industry training videos Agriculture, Aquaculture and Fish- August 10 to 16. eries Minister Ross Wetmore said the A first case of raccoon-variant rabies Saint John province targets various regions annu- was reported in the province on July 4. not intended to replace specialized ally for the Wildlife Oral Rabies Vacci- Only one case of raccoon-variant rabies The provincial government is pro- training or certification that may be nation Program, and southwestern NB was reported in 2019, the first case to be viding about $54,000 toward the devel- required for roles such as bartending. has seen it’s first confirmed cases of the identified in the province since July of opment of training videos that will “We are thrilled to have this oppor- disease. Wetmore said this “reinforces 2017. Rabies continues to occur close to help new employees joining the food tunity to develop introductory train- the need” the program and the annual the border with Maine. services industry. ing for the restaurant industry here rabies prevention campaign. The vaccine poses little risk to hu- The food services industry employs in New Brunswick,” said Peter Stod- Oral rabies vaccine bait for raccoons, mans or domestic animals. about 22,000 people around the province. dart, a board member of Restaurants skunks and foxes will be distributed by People are urged to take steps to pro- The funding will go to the Tourism Canada and owner of Saint John Ale hand in St. Stephen, Saint Andrews, St. tect themselves, their families, their Industry Association of New Bruns- House. “Reducing the cost of onboard- George, Minister’s Island, Elmsville, Uto- pets and any livestock from rabies by wick, which proposed the idea and will ing new team members with assets pia, Pennfield, Seeleys Cove, Blacks Har- keeping a safe distance from wildlife, oversee development of the videos. like these will truly help businesses bour, Campobello Island, McAdam, Wood- refraining from relocating wildlife, en- “We are extremely happy to be part like ours be more resilient over time, stock, Centreville, Waweig and Tower Hill suring the vaccinations of pets are up of this great training offer for our and that is more important than ever from late July to September. The cam- to date, and seeking medical attention restaurants across the province,” said these days. We are really looking for- paign could be extended to ensure any promptly if they have been bitten or Carol Alderdice, president and CEO ward to working with the team to get newly identified risk areas are covered. scratched by an animal that could po- of the association. “Restaurant own- it up and running.” There is no effective vaccine available for tentially be rabid. ers need all the help they can get with The videos are also intended to ben- rabies prevention and control in bats. The public is urged to report animals the cost of doing business and having efit customers by improving the over- Wetmore said the oral vaccinations with rabies-like clinical signs to Tele- this training available for free will be all consistency and quality of indus- which are dropped in chosen regions Care 811. one less thing to worry about.” try employees around the province. for vulnerable wildlife popualtions is More information on rabies, includ- The videos, to be produced sepa- Research and planning for the vid- highly effective for rabies prevention. ing a surveillance map of confirmed rately in English and French, will give eos will take place over the summer Oral rabies vaccine baits were dis- cases, is available at www2.gnb.ca/con- employees an overview of everyday with a pilot program expected to be tributed on Woodstock First Nation tent/gnb/en/departments/10/rabies tasks in their new positions but are ready this fall. July 21, 2020 | 7 News

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Over 30 Years of with a disability GARAGE DOORS Experience! Beautify and protect your property FREE ESTIMATES New Brunswick with a custom garage. 466-5242 The council relied on the information gathered 184951 The Premier’s Council on Disabilities has released during community consultations and the Disability New Brunswick’s Disability Action Plan for Persons Stakeholders’ Summit to form the foundation of this with a Disability: Accountable Path Forward to an new action plan on disability issues. Equal Opportunity! “This plan would not have been possible if not for Service New The action plan identifies a number of priority ar- the input from many New Brunswickers who shared eas of concern for persons with a disability. their stories, challenges, experiences and most im- It builds on the progress made since the last dis- portantly, their ideas on how to make New Bruns- Brunswick makes ability action plan strategy that was released in 2012. wick more accessible, equitable and inclusive,” said The last status update report from this strategy was Christyne Allain, the council’s executive director. released in 2017. “We thank everyone for their time, passion and con- “Since the original plan was released, the provin- tribution.” written motorcycle cial government has made some positive changes to The resulting disability action plan is a multi-year many programs and services for persons with disabil- strategy that includes recommendations with a fo- ities,” said council chair Randy Dickinson. “However, cus on employment, education, poverty, housing, dis- test more accessible we still have a long way to go to achieve full citizen- ability supports, accessibility, transportation, recre- ship and equitable access, for all persons with a dis- ation and wellness. ability, in a predictable and consistent manner.” The action plan demonstrates an effort to provide New Brunswick In developing the report, the council undertook a pathway forward. It is intended to be flexible, in- Licensed motorcycle schools can now administer an extensive consultation process. In an effort to novative and responsive to the needs of New Bruns- the written motorcycle driving test to participants en- engage with the community, council members or- wickers. rolled in their safety courses. ganized a Disability Stakeholders’ Summit for key The council will hold the government accountable A vision test, which is normally a requirement of a provincial stakeholders, circulated a provincial for the disability action plan by monitoring the prog- motorcycle licence, will be waived for one year. Motor- survey, held several public meetings throughout the ress made in implementing the recommendations cycle schools can start offering the written test begin- province, and held one-on-one meetings with key through regular public updates. ning July 18. Tests will still be offered at Service New disabilities stakeholders. Brunswick centres, and there are plans to provide online options for driving written tests in the future. The regular $25 test fee will still apply when taking a test at either a service centre or at a school. There are nine licensed motorcycle training schools throughout the province. Participants are advised to check with schools directly to confirm whether the Local middle school student wins regional and test is offered at their location. Participants who have already completed the safety course can still take the written test if their school is offering it. federal awards for science project Safety course participants who do not already have a Class 5 driver’s licence must book the written mo- Continued from page 2 people who simply want to improve their hand/ torcycle test through a Service New Brunswick office. eye coordination, speed of thought, reaction speed, New Brunswick introduced a graduated driver’s li- thought process, it would improve reaction speed. peripheral vision, and concussion prevention. He cence program for motorcyclists in 2015. The program “If you add a thought process to the initial drill, found a mentor to help him learn how to code, and is 12 months in duration, and includes the following and you add numbers, before you catch the ball, you together they created Mind Ready. criteria: have to say what number you see on the ball. From Russell said it is his research, experiments, and The minimum age of entry is 16 (applicants under there, if it’s odd you have to put it to the left, and if results from three years’ worth of science fairs that 18 years of age must have consent that is witnessed by it’s even, put it to the right. It’s kind of like adding has led him to create his app, which is not yet pub- a non-relative). another step to a normal drill.” lished due to the expense of publishing apps. But, it Participants must successfully pass an approved According to Russell, much research is currently is something he continues to work on, and he hopes motorcycle driver training course. being done regarding concussions in sports and how to be able to raise enough funding to be able to pub- Participants will be required to pass a vision screen- to avoid them. He said that improving peripheral vi- lish his app and help others through his research. ing and their written, basic and sign tests. sion can help to reduce the risk of concussions. “It isn’t published yet,” said Russell. “We have it al- There is zero tolerance for alcohol or drug use for “This year, along with that, I had my research on most finished. It’s one of the things that you can just the duration of the graduated driver’s licence pro- peripheral vision,” said Russell. “Peripheral vision keep on improving, which is what a science project gram regardless of age. is one of the only ways you can help yourself to pre- is. It’s not quite finished, and it’s not published on Participants cannot drive from sunset to sunrise. vent concussions. That’s a huge part of sport right the app store because it costs a lot of money to pub- Participants will not be permitted to tow a vehicle now, is concussion prevention. If there’s a little lish. There’s different tests you can do to track your as defined in the Motor Vehicle Act (such as a trailer). thing that you can do to increase safety, other than progress in different areas. You can figure out which Participants cannot have any passengers on their use helmets, peripheral vision is spatial awareness areas it will help you improve in. You can really find motorcycle for the duration of the graduated driver’s and seeing what you’re not focusing on. In hockey, if which area you need to worry about more, and it’s a licence program. you’re about to get hit, you can notice little details lot more accurate. Not only are you training harder, Participants must have their motorcycle graduated sooner and brace for an impact.” you’re also training smarter.” driver’s licence for 12 months without interruption. Russell decided to create the Mind Ready app for [email protected] Participants must successfully pass an on-road test people like himself and other athletes, as well as before becoming fully licensed.

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care companies. There are people who would prefer New Brunswick Continued from page 5 them not to wear it. We just tried to talk to them about needing to wear them if they are up close and As per Section 2 of the state of emergency man- have to wear masks, such as while doing household personal.” datory order, venues at which seating is offered for chores, and that it is all about common sense. She When she was informed about the nomination for the purposes of eating, drinking, socialization, cele- said she has had clients who refuse to wear masks a Shine On award, Noddin said she is thrilled her bration, ceremony or entertainment are required to in their homes, and they don’t allow healthcare employees and clients felt enough of her and her maintain a record of the names and contact informa- workers to wear them either. This has proven to be business to give the nomination. Her ultimate goal tion of all persons who attend. The same applies to quite challenging, especially when it comes to cer- is to make sure her employees are happy, and that anyone who hosts, organizes or permits gatherings tain duties. her clients are happy and well-cared for. larger than 50. “If you were showering them or helping them “I just am really happy that they’re feeling that A guidance and recommendations document with get dressed or things like that, they need to have they’re cared for and that makes me happy. I always templates for use is available to assist these venues their masks and gloves on,” said Noddin. “Some of said that I want people cared for the way I would or hosts and can be found at www2.gnb.ca/content/ them are like not in my home, you’re not wearing want my mom cared for.” dam/gnb/Departments/eco-bce/Promo/covid-19/in- those. That’s across the board with all of the home- [email protected] formation_collection-e.pdf 8 | July 21, 2020 News Minke whale trapped in Deer Island weir LOOKING BACK THROUGH OUR HISTORY 30, 60, 90 & 120 YEARS AGO Joanne Mires

Edited from the Saint Croix Courier placing the Linton’s Stream Bridge. Week of Wednesday, July 25, 1990 The protest was held on Saturday from 11 to 12 o’clock, the marchers Minke whale trapped keeping the bridge closed for the hour. in Deer Island weir Deer Island – A 20-foot minke 300 at Sheriff whale which got caught in a weir at Andrews House opening Doctor’s Cove sometime on Wednesday St. Andrews – Historian Roger Na- evening was freed with the help of a son told the 300-plus people gathered to group of divers on Friday afternoon. celebrate the opening of the Sheriff An- Department of Fisheries and Oceans drews House and Garden, Sunday, that field supervisor for Charlotte County, history means knowing our own sense Steve Wilson, said the whale was found of place. in the weir, which is owned by Decosta “When we know about our history,” 1990 – A couple of big ones – Tom Booth of the Scoodic Branch of the New Brunswick Wildlife Federation holds Young, when fishermen went to tend it he told those standing in the gentle the largest bass and largest pickerel caught during the fourth annual Scoodic Bass Tournament Saturday on the on Thursday morning. rain, “We know where we came from Grand Falls flowage. “The fishermen did their very best and have a perspective on where we are to get the whale out. They dropped the going.” of deeds, lawyers and members of the 90 YEARS AGO – 1930 twine on the weir and removed the top Nason was the historical consultant Legislative Assembly, its restoration Large schools of herring have come stakes but it just did not want to go be- on the project and he joined Hon. Lau- enhances the region’s heritage appeal. up the St. Croix as far as the Interna- cause it was feeding so well. It was not reen Jarett, MLA for Kings West, Reid tional Bridge and the past few days the until the divers went in the water on Hurley, MLA for Charlotte West, the 60 YEARS AGO – 1960 fish could be plainly seen jumping out Friday that it reversed the way it was Ven. J.F.N. Jones, Mayor Bev Lawrence At St. Stephen of the water. They attracted consider- swimming and went right out through and Acting Curator John Corey in the able attention from people crossing the the mouth of the weir.” short ceremony marking the official Dial conversion date bridge. The divers were on the last day of a opening of the historic structure. anticipated next year Cod caught carrying contraband marine biology course at the Hunts- The Sheriff Andrews House is one The district manager of N.B. Tele- Deer Island, July 21 – Swallowing a man Marine Science Centre headed by of the more important historic homes phone Company Ltd. said Tuesday a half-pint of liquor without removing Dr. Michael Owens of the University of built in Charlotte County during the definite decision respecting the area’s the cork, - well, it sounds like a Houdini Western Ontario. peak period of mercantile prosperity in conversion from manual to dial service the first part of the 19th century. would “probably take place in about a feat, but the trick was turned sometime Bonny River residents march It has survived with little alteration year.” L.H. Kimball of St. Stephen was recently by a pompous looking codfish, in protest from its construction in 1820 and is con- commenting in response to a Courier an inhabitant of the Grand Manan Bonny River – Residents of this sidered an important and unique piece query about the subject in the light of Banks, according to James Daggett of community publicly protested this of architecture. Inhabited by families a company news release stating that the Life Saving Station at Seal Cove. weekend the delay of construction re- who were high sheriffs, commissioners telephones in the Woodstock, Hartland Mr. Daggett said that the fish was and Florenceville area now operate by landed by two fishermen at Walter Ben- dial. Mr. Kimball: “I can tell you that son’s fish stand at White Head, and the conversion to dial phones in St. Ste- half-pint flask of liquor removed from phen is in the planning stage and our the fish’s stomach, intact. budget includes the job.” By a flip of It may be that the cod carried the li- a finger, residents of Carleton County quor in case of emergency, such as sea- using over 4000 telephones began the sickness, cod-headaches, etc. Evidently, new service Sunday. Completion of the the particular fish referred to did not system involved an expenditure of over believe in boozing while at sea, or the $1,000,000 and climaxed three years of cork would have been removed. It has Oak Bay Rentals planning and preparation. been suggested that the Bay of Fundy codfish have caught on to the rum-run- //////////////////// Your Local Toolbox Pension plan gets council OK ning racket, and that they are carrying liquor to points along the U.S. coast. If Town, workers to share costs so the prohibition forces will have to St. Stephen Town Council decided Phone: 506.466.0043 | Cell: 506.467.6566 | Fax: 506.466.0047 use submarines as cod-chasers. Atten- Ok Tire is excited to announce the Monday night to go ahead with their tion, U.S. Coast Guard! Email: [email protected] plans to initiate a pension plan for town opening of Oak Bay Rentals employees despite the fact that only 50 120 YEARS AGO – 1900 246 Route 170 | Oak Bay, NB E3L 3X8 per cent of the employees canvassed have signified their desire to join the Lepreau – A man-eating shark 18 scheme. Council accepted the recom- feet long was caught by Shaw Bros. in mendation of Councillor Edwin Wat- their weir at the Carrion Cove. kins, special committee chairman, to Bonny River – The Bonny River lum- implement the plan which 11 employees ber company have their mill and lum- NOW have expressed agreement to join. The ber yard lighted by electricity and ex- 11 other employees, Councillor Watkins pect their crew soon to saw by night. said, told him they weren’t interested Milltown – Dr. J.M. Deacon, who lately during the survey conducted by the purchased the beautiful home formerly OPEN committee to assess opinion among the owned by J.F. Eaton, is having the elec- staff. tric lights put in and is making their improvements. The doctor will not oc- cupy his new home for months yet. Hours are 7:30-5:00 Monday to Friday Infrastructure projects update

PUMPS, GENERATOR’S, HAMMER DRILLS St. Stephen The tender is awarded. Shop drawings We have everything for the homeowner and contractor Milltown Boulevard Designated High- are being reviewed. Tentative schedule way Upgrades 2020-Project No. 20-2637 is to start work in the second half of Tenders closed July 10, 2020. July. A WAWA permit is pending. Waterfront Trail Upgrades-Project Riverside Drive WWPS Replace- Phone: 506.466.0043 | Cell: 506.467.6566 | Fax: 506.466.0047 No. 20-2509 ment-Project No. 19-9953 The tender is awarded. Currently Design drawings are at 90 per cent. Email: [email protected] waiting for a scheduled start date from The land surveyor confirmed property the Contractor. A WAWA permit is lines/locations and the overall site plan pending. configuration has been updated. 246 Route 170 | Oak Bay, NB E3L 3X8 West Street Infrastructure Renew- al-Project No. 19-1946 Continued on page 92 JULY 21, 2020 | 9 NEWS I always thought our house was haunted because nobody said “boo” to me – John Hiatt Rollin’ on the River Mark Taylor

I was awakened one night last week be back in Bonny River again! It’s great mouth. I’d never seen anything like this thousands of dollars in return. Still, by some unfamiliar sounds outside to be here. It’s great to be anywhere.” before and exclaimed, “Holy cow! It’s a this pales in comparison with some my bedroom window. I never checked They all climbed up into my apple miracle!” The little guy laid it down and of the things that people like John A. the time, but it had to be around 3 a.m. tree and stared me down with those as he walked away, he looked back at me MacDonald did, who has long been as- I could tell it wasn’t going to end, so I beady little eyes. Now these animals are and said, “Not really, your name was sociated with establishing colonial sys- fetched a fl ashlight and although the so clever and I’ve known that for years. written inside the cover.” tems that oppressed Indigenous peoples noises continued, I could not see the I’ll never forget the time I somehow lost As I watch the news on a fairly regu- across the country with the concept of source of them. That is, until this little a history textbook from school. I never lar basis, I think back to the days when residential schools. I was taught that he masked critter walked out into the spot- bothered looking too hard for it as the I would day dream in school and suffer was a hero and a great guy who helped light, followed by two more of his bud- amount of knowledge to be gained by through classes like history. The rea- build this great country of ours. I will dies. They took their good old time and me having it or not having it were pretty son I picked this subject is that if even admit that I used to think that Gene seemed to be drinking up their new- well the same. Then, one evening right a smidgen of what is being said now Wilder was on our $10 bill so I didn’t found fame. It was if they were all rock out of the blue, a raccoon came walking about the former leaders of our coun- catch everything. There are prominent stars and were saying, “Hey, it’s great to into our dooryard with the book in his tries are true, it appears somebody was Americans who were slave owners and wearing rose-coloured glasses. Cer- their statues are being removed or de- tainly, in the United States and Canada, stroyed. When I used to watch The the protests seem to indicate that these Dukes of Hazzard, I never dreamed CROIX WORDS people did more than just govern the the Confederate fl ag on the door of country. It’s no question that we are in their car was anything other than a Twisted Twenty-Six his unexpected “clean slate” and em- the midst of some lasting changes in decoration. Who knew that in 1964 Bob By Janet Evanovich; published by G. barks on an epic hitchhiking journey our society. I think that we can all agree Dylan’s song, “The Times They Are P. Putnam’s Sons; 320 pages. across Canada to deliver her ashes. that in recent times, the public has been a-Changin,’” would be as relevant 56 Grandma Mazur is a widow…again. His wanderings see him propelled in made well aware of all the warts these years later? (Great math skills too.) Her marriage lasted 45 minutes. The and out of stolen cars, knocking heads characters have. Prime Minister Justin As I walked along a trail last week- unlucky groom was Jimmy Rosolli, lo- with cagey cops, nearly decapitated Trudeau is currently facing another in- end, I noticed up ahead a black furry cal gangster, lothario, and heart attack by a moose, coming face-to-face with vestigation for confl ict of interest after critter running across it. I literally waiting to happen… If she can’t have his father in jail, and fi nding surpris- his offi ce awarded WE Charity Canada stopped dead in my tracks. Then, as Jimmy at least Grandma can have at- ing connections with strangers. He to manage a $912 million grant program I heard the crashing in the words, I tention as the dutiful widow. But some revisits past choices - relationships aimed at helping students during the picked up the pace and retreated. After attention is not welcome, particularly with his adoptive father and a cousin, coronavirus pandemic. The problem making my way back home, it came to when Jimmy’s “business partners” and his fi rst real chance at love with a with it is that there are ties between the me that I had taken some of my own ad- are convinced that she is keeping the woman now lost to him. organization and the Trudeau family. vice. What steps would you take if you keys to their fi nancial success. After Trudeau, his mother Margaret, encountered a bear in the words? Of an entire career fi nding bad guys, this The Perfect Girlfriend brother and wife have all appeared at course, the answer is, “Really friggin’ should be no challenge for Stepha- By Karen Hamilton; published by the group’s many events and received big ones!” nie Plum. Problem is, the facts are as Graydon House; 352 pages. twisted as a pretzel with mustard. Juliette loves Nate. She will follow him anywhere. She’s even become a In This Moment fl ight attendant for his airline so she By Karma Brown; published by can keep a closer eye on him. They are Park Row Books; 304 pages. meant to be. The fact that Nate broke Meg Pepper has a fulfi lling career up with her six months ago means and a happy family. Most days she’s nothing. Because Juliette has a plan to able to glide through life. But in one win him back. She is the perfect girl- unalterable moment, everything friend. And she’ll make sure no one changes. One day, she stops her car stops her from getting exactly what to wave a teenager across the street… she wants. True love hurts, but Juli- just as another car comes hurtling ette knows it’s worth all the pain. down the road and slams into him. Meg can’t help but blame herself. She The Age of Light throws herself into helping the boy’s By Whitney Scharer; published by family as he recovers. The more Meg Little, Brown and Company; 384 pages. tries to absolve herself, the more she 1929. “I’d rather take a photograph alienates her own family - and fi nds than be one,” she declares after she herself drawn to the boy’s father. arrives in Paris, where she catches It’s important that we all do what we can Soon Meg’s picture-perfect life is un- the eye of a famous Surrealist. Lee Font is Minion Pro regular ravelling before her eyes. As painful convinces him to take her on as his as- to support businesses in our community. secrets she’s been burying bubble dan- sistant. But Man Ray turns out to be gerously close to the surface, she will a charismatic force, and as they work To help them through these challenging times have to decide: Can she forgive herself, together, their lives become entwined, we are asking you to nominate a business that or will she risk losing everything she changing the course of Lee’s forever. holds dear? 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ACROSS 50. Above, to a poet 23. Hill 1. Festive occasion 51. Browns in the sun 24. Memorize 5. Not this 55. Slice off 25. Questioned 9. Chap 56. Emerald or garnet 26. Boring instrument 12. Piece 57. Departure 27. Garden veggie 13. Type of hoop 58. Unlatch 28. Select 14. Arctic 59. Earth’s upper atmosphere 29. Iron setting 15. Office 60. Alluring 31. Scamper announcement 61. Those opposed 32. Snaky letter 16. Squeal 33. Female pronoun 17. “You ____ My Love” DOWN 39. Child’s game 18. Boggy area 1. Chewing and bubble 41. Fence doors 20. Rowed 2. Again 42. Pieces of trees 22. Staten or Coney 3. Certain bean 43. Onion’s cousin 26. Matthew and Peter 4. Powerful particle 44. Military branch 30. Unrefined metals 5. “____ kingdom come . . .” 46. At the top 34. Cried 6. Tinge 47. Mama’s fellow 35. Large tree 7. Once and for ____ 48. Hunted animal 36. Hurry 8. Bird’s claw 49. Wishes 37. Behind schedule 9. Dishonest person 52. Have an ____ to grind 38. Sham 10. Farm measurement 53. Veto 40. Meeting plan 11. Changed the color 54. Porky’s place 42. Pack animal 19. Hole 45. Small fish 21. Idolize See puzzle answers on p. 15 JULY 21, 2020 | 11 NEWS Provincial government seriously considering twinning with Quebec regional county municipalities NEW BRUNSWICK couata and Edmundston is the driving present recommendations to the all First Nation and Pointe-à-la-Croix. The The provincial government is factor behind exploring if border re- party-cabinet COVID-19 committee and Témiscouata Regional County Munici- strongly considering twinning with strictions can be eased “while still keep- cabinet next week. pality borders Madawaska County. Res- Avignon Regional County Municipality ing New Brunswick residents safe.” Avignon Regional County Munici- idents of the regions could be permit- and Témiscouata Regional County Mu- The Department of Health is cur- pality borders Restigouche County and ted to travel into New Brunswick in the nicipality in Quebec to allow residents rently assembling data to determine includes the communities of Listuguj coming days. from these regions to travel to New the most effective way to move for- Brunswick without needing to self-iso- ward with the proposed change, in- late. cluding the number of positive cases Premier Blaine Higgs said the “sense of COVID-19 in the regional munici- of community” between the Campbell- palities, public health advice, border ton region and communities across the control measures and epidemiological Restigouche River and between Témis- information. Departmental staff will

Sari Green/Courier This pearl crescent butter y, also known as phyciodes tharos, has a tendency to y low to the ground, and is very erratic while in ight. They alternate between apping their wings and ying. These butter ies are not shy, and if you sit still enough, they will land on you Legal Services and stay for several minutes at a time. This one is a male. How can you tell? Because it has little knobs at the tips of Laura Porter Gregory MacDonald his antennae. Law Office LAW OFFICE Barrister, Solicitor, Notary Public Tel: (506) 466-3243/ Fax: (506) 466-2952 63 Barron Road, Dufferin, NB 130 Rte. 170, Dufferin, Charlotte County, NB E3L 3X4 Email: [email protected] Phone - 466-8888 184300 184303 Fax - 466-3350 Joel Hansen Lawyer 21 River St., Suite E, St. Stephen, 179464 New Brunswick E3L 3H2 Tel.: (506) 466-1621 Ann C. Fax: (506) 466-2873 Robinson “Member of New Brunswick Professional Law Society and Canadian Corporation Bar Association Since 1977” 184302

Meet Sandy - the sweet 6 year old long haired orange male cat, and Todd, who is Financial a gentle young adult short haired brown tabby cat with striking markings. See all the adoptable pets at cc-spca.petfi nder.com or call the shelter directly at 465-7657 Services • Barrister • Solicitor • Notary Public to make an appointment to meet them. Adopt a shelter pet and make a friend for life! Looking for a 132 King Street • St. Stephen Phone: 466-3033 • Fax: 466-3139 About us: The Charlotte County SPCA is a small, mainly volunteer based non-profi t safe, smart and 184299 organization. Our mandate is to fi nd homes for abandoned and stray animals in Charlotte County. We receive no government funding and run solely on donations, simple way to fundraising and the generous support of the community. Meet the cats and dogs: The Charlotte County Animal Shelter is located at 112 invest? Prince William St. in St. Stephen. The shelter is open Monday to Friday from 1-5 PM. Vision Care Adoption fees are $160 for dogs 6 months and older and $200 for puppies under 6 months and small dogs. Cats over 6 months are $100 and kittens under 6 months are Tracy Craig $125. The adoption fee includes spay/neuter, vaccinations, microchip, follow up vet Financial Advisor visit and more! The Co-operators – Serving Charlotte County 248 Main St | Upper Letang | 506-755-3994 Dr. M. Murphy 104-73 Milltown Blvd | St Stephen | 506-466-3370 To reach us: Charlotte County Animal Shelter www.cooperators.ca/Tracy-Craig 6 Queen St., West, 112 Prince William St., St. Stephen, NB Phone 506-467-7657 Mailing address: CCSPCA, PO Box 334, St. Stephen, NB E3L 2X2 St. Stephen 466-1388 Email: [email protected] • Website: http://www.cc-spca.petfinder.com/ NBSPCA Pet Establishment License #0086 Providing all vision care Please contact the NBSPCA at 1-877-722-1522 for cruelty/abuse and rural dog control services including the dispensing of Please contact 466-5031 for dog control within St. Stephen & St. Andrews Glasses and Contact Lenses. 184304 179463 12 | July 21, 2020 News New Boots apprenticeship program extended

Saint John Priority areas for the program over A provincial program aimed at sup- the next three years include aligning porting and mentoring women in ap- with: department objectives related prenticeable trades has been extended to training and labour; poverty reduc- by three years. tion and women’s equality initiatives New Boots: Progressing Women in under the New Brunswick Family Trades was launched in April 2018 Plan Framework; the Social Develop- following a 30-month pilot project. It ment Strategic Plan; and the govern- is sponsored by the Department of ment’s economic growth and develop- Post-Secondary Education, Training ment targets. and Labour and led by a non-profit “Our partnership with New Boots organization, Mentor Apprentice Pro- resulted in nine women investing in gram Strategic Workforce Services. developing skilled trades through our The program has also been supported Skilled Trades Exploration Program by the New Brunswick Building for Women last year and joining our Trades Unions. team,” said Linda Speedy, vice-presi- “The New Boots program has con- dent of human resources with J.D. Ir- tinued to be proven successful and not ving Ltd. “As we continue to grow our only am I pleased to see it continue; business and invest in the region, we our government is taking steps to en- look forward to continuing partner- sure that it will,” said Post-Secondary ships with government and commu- Education, Training and Labour Min- nity agencies that focus on increas- ister Trevor Holder. “It has succeeded ing the representation of women and in getting more women to register for other underrepresented groups in our apprenticeship and has been an im- workplace.” portant resource hub for women in Since its inception, the New Boots construction-related skilled trades.” program has established connections The cost of extending the program for and among hundreds of female to March 31, 2023 is just under $500,000. trades workers around the province. “We are very pleased with today’s Program goals over the next three announcement for the continued years include: connecting 36 women Photo courtesy of www.alphamom.com support of the New Boots program,” annually to a skilled trade job; in- Even if you have never painted anything before, and even if you have no artistic ability whatsoever, you can easily said Jean Marc Ringuette, president creasing the program’s social media create this beautiful cherry blossom tree masterpiece. This is a great project for kids too, and it only takes a few of New Brunswick Building Trades presence by 25 per cent; creating new minutes to create your very own work of art. Unions. “Over the past five years the opportunities for participants by fos- New Boots network has expanded from tering relationships among trades a cohort of 14 tradeswomen to over 250 groups and employers; and finding tradeswomen today. Employers are more tradeswomen who can serve as also seeing an increase in women fill- counsellors to those who may face bar- ing positions in the skilled trades”. riers entering male-dominated trades. Crafters’ Corner Create your own cherry blossom masterpiece

• White glue (optional) By Sari Green • Canvas, board, etc. • Plastic pop bottle Have you ever thought you would like • Paint brush to try your hand at painting scenery, but • Paper plate didn’t think you had the talent or skill to do it? Well, think again, because this Directions week we have a project that is fun and • First, make the tree and branches. easy to do, and it will make you look You have a couple of options here. You like you have been doing paintings all can either draw it onto the canvas with your life. It is so easy to paint a cherry the black paint, or create a tree out of blossom tree, and you don’t even need to twigs you find outside (get the kids to have any drawing or painting skills to help pick up small twigs and branches do it. All you need are a few supplies to and you not only have quality painting create a beautiful piece of artwork that time, you have quality outdoor time as you will be proud to hang in your home, well). If you are going to use twigs, at- or even give away as a gift to someone tach them to your canvas with the glue who loves cherry trees. gun. This project doesn’t require any ex- • Cut the bottom part off the plastic pensive supplies. You can get every- pop bottle and throw the top half away thing you need from the dollar store, (or find another project to use it for, and you can do this painting in just a such as a bird feeder). few minutes. If you are looking for a • Pour some pink paint onto the paper fun project to do with the kids, this is a plate, and dip the bottom part of the great one to try. Sure, it might get a bit bottle into the paint. messy, but that’s half the fun! There are • Dab the painted bubbles on the bot- a couple of different ways to make the tom of the bottle onto the canvas. Keep tree and branches, and instructions for dipping the bottle into the paint and do both are here for you to try. this so there are “blossoms” all over the tree. Whether you Materials • If you want to get fancy with this • Pink acrylic paint project, put a bit of white glue on the venture near or far, • Black acrylic paint cherry blossoms and then sprinkle on • Twigs and small branches some pink glitter. • Glue gun and glue stick get the latest • Pink glitter (optional) [email protected] local news!

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CONNORS BROS. The largest sardine processing operation in the world and we’ve been in business for over 126 years. We offer higher wages than any other seafood processing plant in our area, we are looking for reliable, safety conscious employees who are willing to be a part of our history and share our values. GRAND MANAN ISLAND FISH & SEAFOOD PLANT WORKERS EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES Average earnings of new employees after 480 hours: Kelly Cove Salmon Ltd., a division of Cooke Aquaculture Inc., a • Hourly positions: Range from $15.16 per hour to $19.52 per dynamic and growing east coast family company, with Platinum hour. Member status in the Canada’s Best Managed Companies • Hand Packing Pieceworkers: Average approximately $16.06 Program, is offering a unique opportunity for a highly motivated per hour, with our fastest packer earning upwards to $19.00 individual to join the Company’s Saltwater Team located on per hour. Grand Manan, NB.

• Operators on our Semi-Automatic Packing machines: Average Cooke is a global seafood company with operations in North approximately $18.67 per hour, with the highest producing America, Europe, and South America. Our company’s success employee earning upwards to $22.00 per hour. is driven by our dynamic, highly-skilled and innovative Company Benefits: management team, supported by dedicated employees who • A 4-year collective agreement in place with annual wage live in coastal communities and contribute to the local area’s increases of 2.5% economy and sense of community. • Overtime at 1.5 times rate after 40 hours of work The Role: • Employees are paid on a weekly basis As a result of our robust growth, we are expanding our team of • Shift premiums $0.55/hr. after 3 pm and $0.80/hr. after 11 pm professionals on Grand Manan to include: • Eleven Company Paid Holidays • Vacation Pay percentages that increase over time • Marine Site Technicians • A benefit plan that allows you to maintain your medical • Marine Maintenance Vessel Deckhands benefits even through a lay off period • Company Sponsored Pension *For applicants looking to relocate, relocation assistance may • Bus Service (from St. Stephen) for Packing Positions be available. We also offer work rotations for those who do not • Various schedule options: days, nights and evenings wish to relocate but are interested in working a rotating schedule • On the Job Training (week on/week off). • Most positions are Monday - Friday (day shift) with Occasional Salary commensurate with experience which includes a Weekends and Overtime competitive health and dental benefit package. • Comprehensive Benefit Package (Available upon Completion of Probationary Period) The Opportunity: Working Conditions and Physical Capacities: The role description is just one part of the story. This is an Our plant workers are responsible for processing the wild opportunity to grow, to stretch, to work within the parameters sardines we catch and turning them into our Brunswick brand of the role but stretch to your fullest potential. We are a team that counts performance, we reward contribution and we sardines. Positions range from the moment we take the fish recognize talent. It is about being at the center of the fastest off the boats, to the moment we label our cans and send them growing company in New Brunswick and knowing you are to the warehouse for international and domestic shipping. part of that growth. The ability to bring your passion for Positions can be physically demanding with a combination of learning, desire for growth, and energy for moving your career sitting, standing and/or walking for extended periods, as you will forward is what we offer. be working in a production environment. The Why: Feel free to send a resume or application to: Why Cooke…simple - because we are a company that rewards Human Resources, Connors Bros., Division of Clover initiative, resourcefulness and work ethic. We will champion Leaf Seafoods Corp. your growth and provide you with the platform to create your 180 Brunswick Street, Blacks Harbour NB E5H 1G6 Tel: 506- path, your career, and your future. 456-1735 fax: 506-456-1569 e-mail: [email protected] For further information visit us at www.cookeseafood.com You can also reach us on our Facebook page at Connors Bros. or call our recruiting department at (506)755-1460. Clover Leaf Seafoods We thank all applicants; however, only those to be interviewed will be contacted 184528 184307 14 | July 21, 2020 Classifieds meetings for sale for sale St. Croix Branch #9 Ladies 2005 Yamaha adult gas New band saw upper & lower Auxiliary - Royal Canadian scooter, white & black, guides, complete with blade Legion, St. Croix Branch #9 $1,200 firm. Call 469-5309. guide & bearings, $55. Call Junior Ladies Auxiliary meet 466-4584. on the first Monday of each Aluminum sanding disk for month, except for July, lathe or table saw, 10” with Powakaddy golf cart & August & holidays. December 5/8 hole, $20. Call 466-4584. charger, $100. Call 529-9005. through March meetings start Commercial shop wood Commercial table saw, SEASONAL TRUCK DRIVER at 6:30 p.m., April through shaper - May be hooked up to 110/220 volt, 2 hp motor, November at 7 p.m., at the 220/110 volt, single phase, 2 $350. Call 466-1472. Acadian Seaplants Limited, North America’s largest St. Stephen Legion hall. New hp, 3/4 in. spindle, all cast independent producer and exporter of seaweed-based members welcome. iron, approx. 400 lbs. Includes mitre gauge, 2 spindle Lost & Found products serving agricultural and food markets in over St. Croix Branch #9 Legion - St. Croix Branch #9, Royal wrenches & fence assembly, LOST - 14K gold wedding ring: 80 countries worldwide requires an experienced Seasonal Canadian Legion, meets box set of carbide Freud cut- one row of 3 diamonds, sec- every second Monday of the ters to make 30 patterns, ond row of 5 diamonds. Very Truck Driver for our Pennfield, NB operations. month at 7 p.m. (except for $1,350. Call 466-1472. sentimental. Lost in St. July, August & holidays). New Several parts off 10K South Stephen area. Reward Successful Candidate will possess the members welcome. Bend metal lathe: end gear offered. If found, please call following qualifications: cover, back feed shaft & han- 466-3541. for sale dle, compound gear bolt & • Must have valid class 1 or 3 driver’s license; bushing, hinge bracket for wanted Floor model drill press, $300. gear cover part #147NK3. Call • Availability to work varied hours. Call 466-1472. 466-4584. Records: Rock, Pop, Country & Folk. Call (506)654-0113. • Ability to work independently and in a team environment; • Willingness to work outdoors in various weather conditions; Friday, July 24 & Saturday, July 25 • Preference given to certified boom operator. GARAGE SALE - At 173 Union Street, St. Stephen: Friday 9 a.m. - 6 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Please wear a mask to protect everyone. Key responsibilities: Saturday, July 25 3 Household Yard Sale - At 123 Princess Royal St., St. Andrews from 8 a.m. - 12 noon. Rain or shine. Items • Loading and transporting seaweed from various local include furniture, clothes, power & yard tools including a wire-fed Mig welder. beaches and wharfs to our facility in Pennfield, NB. Saturday, July 25 • Routine maintenance of truck and lifting equipment YARD SALE - At 23 Victoria St., St. Stephen, from 8:30 a.m. - 12 noon. Loads of stuff. Weather permitting. Saturday, Aug. 8 We thank all candidates for their interest, however, only Seventh Annual Community Yard Sale - Musquash to Lepreau starting at 8 a.m. Maps will be available those selected for interviews will be contacted. Please apply from Irving (Lepreau) and Wilson’s (Maces Bay) the Wednesday before the event. To have your address included or for more information text or leave a voicemail message at 506-647-8624. Rain or shine. in confidence to; FREE POSTERS! Just bring your Yard Sale or Garage Sale ad to the Courier Office Paul Watson – Director, New Brunswick Operations (Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.) and receive two FREE Yard Sale posters to promote Acadian Seaplants Ltd the time and location of your sale. Posters can be picked up at 47 Milltown Blvd., St. 531 Route 175, Pennfield N.B., E5H OB5 Stephen, when your ad copy is dropped off. (We ask that you dispose of posters when your sale is over.) Just call 466-3220 or email [email protected] to place yours! 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Employment Opportunity Employment Opportunity Director, Public Works Employment Opportunity Employment Opportunity Assistant Assistant Clerk/Treasurer Clerk/Treasurer The Village of Blacks HarbourDirector, is seeking anPublic accomplished Works individual to fill the role of Director, Public Works to provide leadership within our Public Works Department. The Village of Blacks Harbour is seeking an accomplished individual to ﬁ ll the role of TheThe Village Village of of BlacksBlacks Harbour isis seekingseeking an an accomplished accomplished indivi individualdual to tofill fillthe therole role of of Director,The Director, Public Public Works Works is responsible for planning, administering and directing Assistant Clerk/Treasurer to provide leadership within our Public Works Department. Assistant Clerk/Treasurer inin ourour administrative administrative offices. offices. comprehensive programs for the construction and maintenance of public roads, storm sewers, Themunicipal Director, drains, Public waste Works water is responsiblesystems, and for water planning, distribution administering and treatment and directisystems. ng The Reporting to the Chief Administrative Officer, the Assistant Clerk/Treasurer is comprehensive programs for the constructi on and maintenance of public roads, Reporting to the Chief Administrative Officer, the Assistant Clerk/Treasurer is Director is also responsible for waste management programs and management of facilities, responsible for the operational administration and treasury/accounting services as storm sewers, municipal drains, waste water systems, and water distributi on responsible for the operational administration and treasury/accounting services as including the Patrick Connors Recreational Complex. defineddefined byby thethe LocalLocal Governance Governance Act Act of ofNew New Brunswick Brunswick and and in accordance in accordance with thewith the and treatment systems. The Director is also responsible for waste management policiespolicies established established by CouncilCouncil for for the the Village Village of of Blacks Blacks Harbo Harbour.ur. programsThe Village and of Blacksmanagement Harbour of is seekingfaciliti es,an includingindividual thewith Patrick the following Connors formal Recreati education, onal Complex. training and experience: The Village of Blacks Harbour is seeking an individual with the following formal The Village of Blacks Harbour is seeking an individual with the following formal The Village of Blacks Harbour is seeking an individual with the following formal education, training and experience: education, training and experience: educati on, •trainingDegree and or diplomaexperience: in civil engineering technology, public administration, • At a minimum a 2-year diploma in public administration, business administration • At a minimum a 2-year diploma in public administration, business administration • Degree or engineering diploma in or civilapplied engineering sciences. technology, public administrati on, or equivalent post-secondary education. or equivalent post-secondary education. engineering• Credentials or applied in sciences. Water Distribution, Water Treatment, Wastewater Collection • A recently obtained Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation or • A recently obtained Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation or • Credenti alsand/or in Wastewater Water Distributi Treatment on, preferred. Water Treatment, Wastewater Collecti on enrolment in the CPA certification program would be considered an asset. enrolment in the CPA certification program would be considered an asset. and/or Wastewater Treatment preferred. • A minimum of 2 to 4 years of experience in municipal government or an • Working knowledge of collective agreements and human resources policies • A minimum of 2 to 4 years of experience in municipal government or an • Working knowledge of collecti ve agreements and human resources policies equivalent background working in the public or private sector and an emphasis administration. equivalent background working in the public or private sector and an emphasis administrati on. on administrative transactions. • Experience in a related field: Five years preferred. on administrative transactions. • Experience in a related ﬁ eld: Five years preferred. • Experience in a municipality: Five years preferred. • Experience in a municipality: Five years preferred. ForFor full full detailsdetails onon this this position, position, please please visit visit our websiteour website at www.blacksharbour.ca at www.blacksharbour.ca and andclick click on Employment on Employment Opportunities. Opportunities. ForFor full full details onon this this position, positi on, please please visit visitour websiteour website at www.blacksharbour.ca at www.blacksharbour.ca and click on andEmployment click on Employment Opportunities. Opportuniti es.

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION IS 4:30 PM AUGUST 14, 2020 DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION IS 4:30 PM AUGUST 14, 2020 For more information or to apply: For more information or to apply: FAX OR E-MAIL: MAIL OR IN PERSON: FAX OR E-MAIL: MAIL OR IN PERSON: 506-456-4872 or [email protected] Village of Blacks Harbour 506-456-4872 or [email protected] Village of Blacks Harbour Subject Line: Assistant Clerk/Treasurer 65 Wallace Cove Road Subject Line: 65 Wallace Cove Road Blacks Harbour, NB E5H 1G9 Director, Public Works Blacks Harbour, NB E5H 1G9

185413 185412 July 21, 2020 | 15 Classifieds wanted Thanks in memoriam Summer arts and crafts contest Camper or moose hunting REID, Christine Reta - trailer, 1960 - 1997, no pop- Perhaps you sent a lovely up trailers, reasonably card or spoke the kindest Campobello gmail.com between Monday, July priced. Call 469-5309. words. Perhaps your car- A Summer 2020 Arts and Crafts 20 and Wednesday, August 17. You Ride-on lawn mower or push ing thoughts were with us Contest is being held by the Cam- must create something with your lawn mower, reasonably when you were unable to pobello Gift House. If you have pur- own hands, and some of the supplies priced. Call 469-5309. be there. For your efforts to console our hearts, chased art supplies from the Cam- must be purchased at the Gift House. Wanted to Rent to Own - we offer our deepest ap- pobello Gift House, send photos of Each project will get one entry. This Minihome or mobile home, your projects along with your name, contest is open to residents of all large or small, in good cond., preciation. To those who with legal agreement. Call sent donations to various phone number, and a list of the ages. The draw will be completed on 469-5309. charities or sent flowers, supplies used to angeladenyse.as@ Wednesday, August 17. we thank you. The family would also cars like to acknowledge Dr. MacFARLANE - In loving 2011 Ford Edge SEL - Only Lister for his years of ex- 54,500 kms (34,000 miles), cellent care. memory of Gerald Mac- power group with keyless For the in-home care of Farlane (Peabody) (Hawk- eye), who passed away on Arena opening entry, heated seats, win- Home Support and Extra- dows, door locks, mirrors, Mural, thank you. It gave July 21, 2014. etc. One-owner car, hardly us peace of mind to know From, St. Stephen the arena is not yet open for public driven (just sits in the that she was cared for Your Family The Quartermain Arena, located at skating. For more information, please garage). Must sell, $14,000 and looked forward to the the Garcelon Civic Center in St. Ste- visit www.garcelonciviccenter.ca/ obo. Call 529-4631 St. “girls” coming every day. NEWMAN - In loving phen, will be re-opening on August 1. quartermain-arena or go to the Garce- Andrews. Tasha... you went above memory of our precious son and brother, Graham This is for private rentals only, and lon Civic Center Facebook page. 2014 Chevrolet Cruze, new and beyond with your tires, new MVI, new registra- care for Nan. Alan Newman, who went tion, no rust. Well main- To Sheila and Terry for to Heaven on July 24, tained, 119,000 km, $7,200. your kindness to Mom 1982 at the age of nine- Call 466-2831. and for administering teen. Communion to her. She It broke our hearts to obituaries rec. vehicles loved your visits so much! lose him We also would like to But he didn’t go alone, Peter is survived by his attending will be required Sequoia hardtop trailer - thank Sheila for deliver- Part of us went with him loving wife, Donna of 56 to register at the door and Sleeps 8, has add-on room, ing the Eulogy. The words The day God called him years; his beloved daugh- the wearing of a mask is fridge, stove, microwave, touched upon so many Home. ter, Laurie (Mike) of St. strongly recommended. inside & outside showers, toi- of our emotions, mostly Francis & Carole Andrews; two sisters, Through the kindness let, Bose stereo, outside bar- with smiles and some Joel, Mary, Jared & Brad Nancy Dumas of Teulon, of Patrick Watt of CHCO- becue, and 2 twin 50 lb. laughter. MB and Mary Ferguson TV the service will be propane tanks mounted in Thank you to Father (Charles) of Moncton, NB, recorded and uploaded front, $5,500. Call 466-9880. Suresh for your words of as well as several nieces, to the All Saints Angli- comfort to us. To Mary nephews and cousins. can YouTube channel access. & parts Lou for singing the song Peter was predeceased for those who cannot or, whose words are dear to by two sisters, Susan Voth because of their vulnera- Four 17 in. aluminum rims & and Anne Hamlin. bility to the virus, should centre caps for 2012 GMC her heart as well as ours. To the pallbearers - your A memorial service with not attend. To view the Terrain, like new, $400. Call family and close friends, obituary in detail, please 466-2831. service meant so much. To Mehan’s Funeral in celebration of his life, go to www.humphreysfh. Model T Ford switch key #5, Home for your, as usual, MITCHELL, Peter H. - At will be held at All Saints com $20. Call 466-4584. superb service. During his residence, on Thurs- Anglican Church in St. Arrangements have been this time of the Corona day, April 2, 2020 with his Andrews, NB, on Thurs- entrusted to the care and community events virus you went above and family by his side, Peter day, July 23 at 2 p.m. Due direction of Humphreys beyond to protect not Horton Mitchell, hus- to the current situation Funeral Home, 20 Marks Saturday, July 25 - Pennfield only our family but the band of Donna (Saunders) surrounding the pan- Street, St. Stephen, NB, Summer Market - From 9 protection of everyone. CRICHTON - In loving Mitchell of St. Andrews, demic, seating will be lim- E3L 2B2 (506-466 -3110). a.m. - 2 p.m., 358, Rte 175, “Death is a challenge. memory of a loving NB. ited to 88 people. Those beside Fire Hall. Tables pro- It tells us not to waste father and husband, vided, crafts, baked goods, Andrew Dale Crichton, used items inside and out- time... It tells us to tell GLAZEBROOK, Blake each other right now that who lost his battle with R.J. – Peacefully at his side. Weekly market, no cancer July 24, 2014. admission charge. we love each other.” home in St. David Ridge, - Leo Buscaglia You are the sunshine NB, surrounded by his Wednesday Cribbage Night - in summer family, on Wednesday, At Royal Canadian Legion, 43 You are the autumn July 8, 2020. Born in Hali- Queen Street West, St. golden leaves fax, NS on November 12, Stephen at 7 p.m. Please The snowflake that 1953, he was the son of come a few minutes early for melts upon my nose the late George and Rita registration. New players The spring flowers welcome. Please note - No (Rose) Glazebrook. and the trees Blake is survived by cribbage during July and You are every August. his loving wife, Deborah single reason (Pulsifer) Glazebrook; All wrapped up into one one son, Brian Glaze- That’s how you feel brook (Tanya) of Tower in memoriam deep inside Hill, NB; two daughters, When you Tanya Douglas (Roger) pairing vehicles. In lieu of flowers, dona- WHITE - In loving mem- miss someone of Mayfield, NB, Crys- The funeral in celebra- tions to a charity of the ory of my daughter, You notice little things tal Glazebrook (Dustin tion of his life was held donor’s choice would be Wanda Avis White, who That use to pass you by MacKenzie) of St. David on Sunday, July 12 at appreciated by the fami- died July 19, 1973 and Things you took Ridge, NB; nine grandchil- Humphreys Funeral ly. Online condolences to wife, Avis Irene White, for granted dren, Victoria, Brandon, Home. Rev. Doug McLean the family or donations who died Oct. 2, 2010. Seem to make you cry Kyle, Nicholas, Chelsea, officiated. Active pall- can be made at www. Those we love don’t go A lost memory Tristan, Montana, Paige bearers were Dustin humphreysfh.com away, that comes to light and Allie; four brothers, MacKenzie, Roger Doug- Arrangements were en- They walk beside us Time stands still two sisters, several niec- las, Brandon Glazebrook, trusted to the care and every day. just for a while es, nephews and cousins. Kyle Glazebrook, Tristan direction of Humphreys Unseen, unheard, but Your mind is in Blake was a tractor Glazebrook and Nicholas Funeral Home, 20 Marks always near, a different place trailer driver for over 30 Douglas. Interment fol- Street, St. Stephen, NB Still loved, still missed Your face becomes years. He loved country lowed in Moore’s Mills E3L 2B2 (506-466-3110). and very dear. a smile music, all animals and re- Cemetery. Loved every day by, Every now and then PINEO - In loving mem- Everett White & Family You realize life ory of Deborah Pineo. isn’t so bad Not a day goes by, You remember Your gentle soul and what you have kind heart Instead of what you had Are not forgotten. Memories keep Lovingly remembered & the bond strong always missed, They never fade away John & family They help us to remember To live life for today Dearly missed and loved Place your FREE Classifieds ads always, Judy Crichton (wife) at www.stcroixcourier.ca Connie McFarlane & Tim (daughter) CLASSIFIED DEADLINES: Jeanette Greig & Rich (daughter) 11 a.m. Friday for Courier. Andrew Seamone (son) 184610 16 | July 21, 2020 News TRY US OUT! SAVE 20% On our regular subscription rate when you purchase a three or six-month subscription

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