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Perth-Andover's Weekly Newsletter. Our goal is to help keep residents up to date on local events and municipal information. Each Wednesday a new Flyer will be emailed covering a 10 day period.

SUMMER PROGRAM REGISTRATIONS

Perth-Andover Recreation Commission summer program registrations will be open online the first week of June.

For a listing of more events and reoccurring events visit the

EVENT CALENDAR

In the News

Municipal Election Results Are In!

For the results of the Municipal Councils, Horizon Health Board, and Anglophone West School District Board please click here on May 25, 2021

Covid-19 Vaccination

Vaccination is one of the most effective ways to protect our families, communities and ourselves against COVID-19. Evidence indicates that vaccines are effective at preventing serious outcomes, such as severe illness, hospitalization and death due to COVID-19.

You can book a vaccine by contacting the Johnson Drug Store (506) 273-2882 or Lewis Pharmacy (506) 273-3772 directly.

Do not arrive more than 10min before your appointment and be sure to wear a short sleeved or loose-fitting top.

Alternatively, you can book online for a Horizon or Vitalité clinic here, or call 1-833- 437-1424. Homebound individuals who are not Extra-Mural clients may also be referred for a home vaccination by their primary care provider.

Wheels Yield to Heels and Horses!

On the trails, slow down when approaching other trail users and keep to the right side of the trail when meeting opposing traffic. Motorized users and cyclists yield to other users. Everyone yields to horses.

Smells Like Green Spirit!

Is your garden looking a little rough around the hedges? Well, we are announcing the “Smells Like Green Spirit” Giveaway! The Village of Perth-Andover is giving away a Compost Cone! All you need to do to win is send an email to andy.hamilton@perth- andover.com explaining what you do in your yard and how this will help you do it. We will pick a winner June 1st! Our Health Matters - Healthcare in Perth-Andover

To keep residents of the Perth-Andover and the surrounding communities up to date with what is happening in regards to the Healthcare Reform, you can now click on our webpage at http://perth-andover.com/apc/our- health-matters for all actions and updates as they arise.

No Mow May!

We would like to recognize all our local participants in the "No Mow May" Initiative. By not mowing your grass for a month we increase the abundance and diversity of bees, which are needed to pollinate and produce more flowers. In particular, bees, butterflies, moths, hedgehogs, frogs, toads, newts, creepy crawlies, dragonflies, damselflies, and birds need longer grass to thrive. For those who are partaking in this initiative, you will not be penalized during the month of may for not maintaining your lawn. However, lawns will be required to be mowed by June 1, 2021

Recreation/Wellness

Rookie Rugby is here!

River Valley Civic Centre

We are now back to the yellow phase of the River Valley Civic Centre Operational Plan. This can be viewed on the municipal webpage at http://perth-andover.com/images/pdf/RVCC_COVID- 19_Operational_Plan_Nov_20.pdf

Active Living Fitness Centre

There are many new COVID-19 guidelines that must be followed when using this facility. YOU MUST pre-book your time slot by emailing [email protected] or by call 273-4959 ext 2. Please call today for more information. To view the membership options, visit our webpage by clicking here. Changing rooms are closed.

Indoor Walking

The indoor walking track is open Mondays-Fridays 8:30 am - 3:00 p.m. A consent form must be completed at the entrance of the walking track located at the ice surface. This form must be delivered to the office upstairs prior to walking. If no one is available please slide it under the door. Once the form is completed, you will need to sign the sheet every time you enter the building. This sign-in sheet is a confirmation that nothing has changed since you completed the consent form on your first visit.

The Courts are Open!

Our beautiful courts are now open to the public for use. In 2020, Council committed funds to resurface our courts, and they look fantastic. We ask everyone to do their part to keep the area clean for all users. We have noticed a lot of littering around the courts by users, mainly of the basketball courts. Please take pride in our community assets and treat them with care! Thank you.

Marina Boat Slip Are Still Available!

Registration for the Marina opened May 18th! You will be able to register online via the webpage or in person at the office. There will be 12 slips available which will are being assigned first come first serve. Don’t let your chance to get one “slip” away!

Perth-Andover Tuff Muck Challenge

The Tuff Muck is back! Do you want to become ONE TUFF MUCKER?? Then click on this link for more information and to register http://perth-andover.com/events-calendar/tuff-muck-challenge

Co-ed Softball League

Calendar Photo Contest - Call for Submissions

COVID-19 Update

Current New Brunswick Stats

• New Cases Today - 10 • Active Cases - 134, up from 116 last week • Active Cases in Our Zone - 75, up from 51 last week • Total NB Cases - 2163, up from 2091 last week • Deaths - 43 • In Hospital - 6 with 2 in the ICU • Vaccinated with at least one dose 393,887 up from 373,309 last week

26 May 2021

The provincial government announced today that appointments can now be booked for children between the ages of 12 and 17 to receive their first dose of the Pfizer- BioNTech vaccine through Vitalité or Horizon health network clinics or through a participating pharmacy. https://www.gnb.ca/nosearch/vacc/index-e.html... https://www2.gnb.ca/.../nb-vaccine/vaccine-pharmacy.html

Youth aged 16 and older may book their own appointment. Children between the ages of 12 and 15 must have the consent of a parent or guardian to be vaccinated. A consent form is available online and copies of the form will also be available at regional health authority clinics. https://www2.gnb.ca/.../promo/covid-19/nb-vaccine.html

If an eligible individual, or a parent or guardian acting on their behalf, is unable to book an appointment at a clinic online, they may call 1-833-437-1424. “We have worked to support Public Health on their plans to vaccinate children 12 years and older and ensure families were well-informed,” said Minister of Education and Early Childhood Development Dominic Cardy. “In the coming days, districts will be sending out information that will help guide parents through the registration and vaccination process.” Walk-in appointments are not available. If you have a vaccination appointment that you cannot attend because you have been directed to self-isolate, please reschedule your appointment. “More than half of our population has now received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine,” said Dr. Jennifer Russell, chief medical officer of health. “In the weeks ahead, we will be providing second shots to increase the level of protection. But we must remember that COVID-19 is still with us, and we need to continue to follow Public Health guidance and advice to limit the spread of the virus.”

10 new cases

Public Health reported 10 new cases of COVID-19 today. This includes one travel- related case of a New Brunswicker who is isolating outside the province.

The six cases in Zone 1 (Moncton region) are as follows: two people 19 and under; three people 20-29; and an individual 90 and over. All six cases are contacts of previously confirmed cases.

The four cases in Zone 3 (Fredericton region) are as follows: an individual 19 and under; an individual 20-29; and two people 40-49.

Three cases are contacts of a previously confirmed case. One case is related to travel and the individual is out of province. The number of confirmed cases in New Brunswick is 2,163. Since yesterday, 10 people have recovered for a total of 1,985 recoveries. There have been 43 deaths, and the number of active cases is 134. Six patients are hospitalized in total. Five patients are hospitalized in New Brunswick, including one in intensive care. One patient is hospitalized out of province in an intensive care unit. Yesterday, 1,772 tests were conducted for a total of 327,630.

Details on cases and testing can be found on the GNB website. Mobile and most browsers: bit.ly/2BmLpeD IE users: bit.ly/2VsD1RV

Cases in schools in Zone 3

A third positive case of COVID-19 was confirmed at Priestman Street School in Fredericton on May 25 and the school community was notified. Public Health has directed students, staff and their families to self-isolate until 11:59 p.m. on Friday, May 28 to allow for contact tracing to be carried out. Students and school staff are encouraged to get tested. No in-school transmission has been determined in connection with these cases. Students will engage in distance learning for the remainder of the week.

A possible exposure to a positive case of COVID-19 was confirmed on Bus 210 carrying students to Fredericton High School and George Street Middle School on the mornings of May 18 to 21. Any students who were on the bus on those mornings and their families have been directed by Public Health to self-isolate for 72 hours as contact tracing is carried out and to self-monitor for 14 days. Students are encouraged to get tested.

If you or a family member have been in close contact with a case, you will be notified by Public Health for contact tracing. If you do not hear directly from Public Health, you have not been identified as a close contact. AstraZeneca second doses

Those who received the AstraZeneca vaccine as a first dose at least eight weeks ago and are 55 or older are now eligible to receive a second dose. This is to be done with the informed consent of each eligible person. There is currently a limited supply of AstraZeneca vaccine. To receive a second dose, schedule an appointment online at a clinic provided by the Vitalité or Horizon health networks or contact a participating pharmacy. To find out if a pharmacy has appointments available, check their website and social media channels prior to calling.

Exposure notifications

Public Health follows a standard process when addressing instances where the public may have been exposed to a case of COVID-19. In cases where record-keeping can identify anyone who may have been exposed, officials contact these individuals directly and do not issue a separate announcement. In cases where officials cannot be certain of exactly who may have been exposed to the virus in a given location, Public Health issues an announcement to alert those who could have been affected and provides instructions. Public Health has identified a potential public exposure to the virus at the following locations and dates in Zone 1 (Moncton region): Moxie’s Grill and Bar, 10 Wyse St., Moncton, Friday, May 21 between 9:30 a.m. and 7 p.m. Tim Hortons, 170 St. George St., Moncton, on Friday, May 21 between 10 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. and Sunday, May 23 between 8 a.m. and noon.

A&W, 6 Champlain St., Dieppe, on Friday, May 21 between 4 p.m. and 8 p.m. Codiac Transpo City Bus #60, on Friday, May 21 between 7:45 a.m. and 11 a.m. Codiac Transpo City Bus #51, on Friday, May 21 between 7:15 p.m. and 10 p.m. Public Health has identified a potential public exposure to the virus at the following locations and dates in Zone 3 (Fredericton region): Arthurette General Store, 1450 Route 109, Red Rapids, on Tuesday, May 11 between 7 a.m. and 9 p.m., Sunday, May 16 between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. and Friday, May 21 between 7 a.m. and 10 p.m. Save Easy, 24 Columbus St., Perth-Andover, on Tuesday, May 11, Friday, May 14, Saturday, May 15 and Friday, May 21 between 8 a.m. and 9 p.m. Lewis Pharmacy, 14F Tribe Rd., Perth-Andover, on Tuesday, May 11 between 9 a.m. and 7 p.m. and Friday, May 14 between 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. NB Liquor, 26F Tribe Rd, Perth-Andover, on Thursday, May 13 between 10 a.m. and 9 p.m. Grant’s Service Centre, 1151 W. Riverside Dr., Perth-Andover, Thursday, May 13 between 3:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. Squeaky’s Convenience, 18F Tribe Rd., Perth-Andover, on Friday, May 14 between 8 a.m. and 11 p.m. Castle Building Supplies, 24 Columbus St., Perth-Andover, on Friday, May 14 between 7:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. and Thursday, May 20 between noon and 5:30 p.m. Downtown Optometry Clinic, 169 Dundonald St., Fredericton, on Thursday, May 20 between 4:30 p.m. and 8 p.m. The Head Shoppe, 1381 Regent St., Fredericton, on Friday, May 21 between 4 p.m. and 6 p.m.

Public Health is now offering COVID-19 testing for all New Brunswickers who have been in a public exposure area, even if they are not experiencing any symptoms. Residents may request a test online or call Tele-Care 811 to get an appointment at the nearest screening centre. https://www2.gnb.ca/.../coron.../coronavirusexposure.html...

People experiencing one or more symptom are also encouraged to get tested. Outbreak declared over at University of New Brunswick residence, Fredericton campus Public Health has declared the COVID-19 outbreak is officially over at Magee House, an apartment-style residence at the University of New Brunswick in Fredericton. On April 26, an outbreak was declared following a confirmed COVID-19 case in the residence. Staff and residents of Magee House were re-tested several times to confirm the end of the outbreak, which has been officially declared over by Dr. Cristin Muecke, deputy chief medical officer of health. Reminder of Yellow level All zones are in the Yellow level under the province’s mandatory order.

Royal Canadian Legion Branch #36 CHASE THE ACE

Next draw is Thursday, May 27th at 7:00 p.m. at the Legion. Cut off to purchase tickets is 4 p.m via E-

transfer or 6:30pm in person at the Legion. Estimated jackpot is close to $32,500.

Tickets can be purchased at:

-Squeaky's -Grant's Service Centre -Marty's Electric -Mr Bs Restaurant -Shelly Shears -Mary's Bake Shop -Lewis' Pharmacy -Tobique Tobacco

E-transfer is now available!! Email: [email protected] Minimum $10 e-transfer Tickets are 3/$10 or 8/$20 Please put your name and phone number is the MESSAGE SECTION.

Perth-Andover Fire Department 50/50

Next draw is Saturday, May 29th at 6pm at the Perth- Andover Fire Dept. Winners are announced on the

PAFD Facebook page which can be found here.

Tickets can be purchased at:

-Scott's Your Independent Grocer -Squeaky's Convenience

Rules for the Lottery can be found here.

The Village of Perth-Andover offers a Fujitsu Mini Split Rental Program a Comfortable & Convenient way to Heating & Cooling Your Home! We serve Woodstok to Grandfalls Area. Call us today for more information or visit our Information Page

DID YOU KNOW?

The Village of Perth-Andover Rental Program is part of The Perth-Andover Community GHG & Energy Action Program to help reduce gas emissions CLICK HERE to read the study.

Other Important Information/Links

We look forward to seeing you in Perth-Andover!

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