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inside the building. The fl ooding was By Sari Green caused by what Wells calls a “freak accident”, and there is damage to electri- SAINT ANDREWS cal panels, along with the risk of mould A little fl ood isn’t going to stop staff if not cleaned. Wells said fl ood damage at the Ross Memorial Library in Saint has made the programming room a “no- Andrews from offering as many ser- go zone” at the moment. Staff have a de- vices to the public as possible. Last humidifi er running to ensure the books week, a freak accident caused a fl ood are protected from the impact of damp. in the library, resulting in damage to “The soap dispenser fell off the wall the building. Library Manager Lesley in the staff room, and fell into the sink. Wells said the library has been closed It hit the tap and turned on the lever, since then, and will remain closed until so the water was running. It’s just a further notice. But, stsaff are still offer- little bar sink, and the dispenser fi lled ing services for the public in their “lit- the whole sink so the water couldn’t go tle library”, thanks to a little satellite down the drain. It overfl owed and went computer. through the ceilings into electrical pan- “We’ve managed to get a little com- els, and ruined all of the downstairs. puter that’s run by satellite, which we Luckily, we didn’t lose too many books.” get from the government,” said Wells. Library patrons can use this satellite “It allows us to offer remote program- computer to check books in and out, ming. We are able to use it for making and take advantage of the many other up our wee little library. We’ve never services the library regulalry offers. had to do this before, and it’s a wonder- Many of the regular library summer ful backup. We are the fi rst to do this. programs are still going on, including This is all on satellite so we can do ev- the summer reading club. erything we possibly can to help the “We have the summer reading club, public.” which we offer on the lawn with a tent Usually this computer is used for re- over top when weather permits,” said mote applications. Wells said they of- Wells. ten use it off-site when they are doing The Ross Memorial Library will re- events around Charlotte County. For in- main closed to the public until further stance, they have used it at Ganong Na- notice. Patrons are encouraged to use ture Park when they set up booths there. the little library, and Wells and her staff They also used it at the open house for will do their best to ensure as little in- Submitted photo $1.33 +TAX Archives Roadshow last Saturday. terruption to services as possible. If pa- Jessica Elliott, a sta member at the Ross Memorial Library in Saint Wells said staff have set-up the com- trons want to check out books, they can Andrews, works at the “little library” to make sure patrons can enjoy puter in the front vestibule area of the choose what they want on the computer, as many library services as possible whie the main library is under building so people can still use library and the staff will go inside and get the repairs following a “freak accident” that resulted in ooding. The services. At the moment, it is too dan- books for them. library is closed until further notice, but they are still o ering many gerous for members of the public to be [email protected] services, such as loaning books and the summer reading program.

Adult Learning in Charlotte County Computer Training KNOW YOUR for work / school NEWS SOURCE! PHONE: 506-755-7713 Academic Upgrading, Trusted Journalism & Local Reporting GED preparation For Over 150 Years 165619 Email: [email protected] Website: www.ccalp.ca NO COST! www.stcroixcourier.ca 165659 2 | July 19, 2019 News Beach blast Saint Andrews Softball at Canal Beach Arts Council 33rd tournament St. George On Saturday, July 20, the very first Beach Blast at Gala Festival fundraiser Canal Beach in St. George will be held from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. Bring your swimwear and your friends for McAdam a fun day of games, food, and loads of summer fun. Concert Everyone is welcome to attend. The 2019 McAdam Fall Classic Softball Tourna- Saint Andrews ment will be held on Friday, Sept. 6 and Saturday, On Saturday, August 17, from 6 to 8 p.m. the 33rd Sept. 7 at McAdam High School and O’Keefe Field. Annual Gala Festival Orchestra Showcase starring This is a fundraiser for the We’ve Got Your Back the Saint Andrews Festival Orchestra will take after school food program for kids. This co-ed rec- Summerfest parade place at the KIRA Amphitheater in Saint Andrews. reational softball tournament is loads of fun, and St. George Hok Kwan will be conducting, he is an accom- each team gets to play a minimum of two games. plished and experienced concert violinist, conduc- Slow pitch softball rules apply. Games will be played The St. George Summerfest Big Parade, with a su- tor and educator with over 20 years of experience on both days, and local teams will be scheduled for per heroes theme, will be held on Sunday, July 21 from working with orchestras in Asia and North Amer- the Friday evening games to alleviate travel con- 4 p.m. until 6 p.m. Once again, there will be a low sen- ica. This is a free concert. cerns. Out of town teams will play on Saturday. All sory section of the parade route, which will be from teams must have at least nine players with a mini- the Upper Bridge to Magaguadavic Place. All vehicles mum of three women or three people over 60. You will be prohibited from using sirens and horns, and must register as a team in advance, and the entry music must be kept at low volumes. Everyone is asked Summer concert fee is $25 per player. Team captains are responsible to respect these guidelines to ensure that all residents for collecting all fees. There will be a barbecue at can get out and enjoy the parade. If you have any each field, as well as 50/50 draws. This promises questions, please contact the Town Office. series to be a fun and exciting weekend, and it is hoped that $5,000 can be raised. Cash and food donations St. Stephen will be accepted throughout the event. For more The free St. Stephen Summer Concert Series information, please call Trevor Flynn at 784-1899, takes place every Thursday from July 18 through or email [email protected]. The rain date for this Parks Day at August 29. Shows begin at 6:30 p.m., and you will event will be Friday and Saturday, September 13 be able to enjoy your favorite local talent, includ- and 14. ing bands and solo musicians/singers. Some of the acts you can expect to see throughout the summer New River Beach include Dave Humpheys, Running Out of Time, Campbell & Green, Bouthill Band, Gary Acheson, New River Beach Quoddy Sound Duo, and more. Come out and enjoy great music, even if it is raining (rain location at Speaker series at Celebrate Parks Day 2019 at New River Beach with Garcelon Civic Center). CPAWS NB and Nature NB on Saturday, July 20. Join in on a Seashore Explore from 10 a.m. until noon, or check out the nature walk from 1 p.m. until 3 p.m. Ev- Charlotte County eryone will be meeting at the Barnaby Head parking lot for the nature walk. For more information about Parks Day, please visit www.cpawsnb.org/all-events Welding camp at Museum St. Stephen High St. Stephen The Speaker Series: Bad Things Don’t have to Cancer benefit Happen to Old Buildings is taking place at the Char- School lotte County Museum on Monday, August 12 begin- McAdam ning at 7 p.m. Speaker Tom Morrison, P.Eng., PD, St. Stephen CAHP, and principal engineer of Heritage Standing A cancer benefit for David (Luke) Ruston and his Inc. will be speaking about conservation-based en- wife Janet, who are both battling cancer, will be held St. Stephen High School is hosting another free gineering in his presentation, How Engineers Can on Saturday, July 20 at the McAdam Lions Club from welding camp for youths ages 12 to 16, funded by Help with Overwhelming Issues. Refreshments will 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. There will be a Chinese auction be- the Canadian Welding Association. This camp will be served following the presentation. ginning at 6:30 p.m., as well as live music from Randy take place from Monday, August 12 through Friday, August 16. Students are required to work safely and Golding, Dana MacDonald, Roy Thompson & Bayside be ready to learn all about welding. For more infor- Friends, Jordan Brown, Kaden Voutt, James Carroll, mation or to register, please contact Rob Wilson at and special guest Vern Robichaud. Admission is by [email protected]. Space is limited, so regis- free will offering. ter soon.

INFORMATION DESK ATLANTIC WEATHER TIDES LOTTERY From Environment Canada Based on Saint John tides. (AST) KENO ATLANTIC TAG Thursday...Mainly sunny. High 27. Humidex 29. UV index To adjust at St. Stephen, high add 8 minutes, low add 28 minutes; St. Andrews, high add • For Tuesday, July 16 are: 3, 12, 14, 15, 16, • For July 16 draw is 196647 9 or very high. Increasing cloudiness. Low 12. 8 minutes, low add 7 minutes; Fairhaven, Deer Island, high add 3 minutes, low add 9 21, 22, 24, 26, 27, 28, 32, 36, 39, 41, 45, 55, • For July 17 draw is 188051 minutes; Welshpool, high add 1 minute, low add 6 minutes; North Head, high or low, 58, 66, 67. Friday... A mix of sun and cloud. High 28. subtract 5 minutes; Back Bay, high subtract 7 minutes, low subtract 6 minutes. LOTTO 6/49 2019-07-18 Thu 1:23 AM ADT 7.86 meters High Tide 2019-07-22 Mon 3:57 AM ADT 7.44 meters High Tide • For Wednesday, July 17 are: 01, 04, 07, 08, 2019-07-18 Thu 7:42 AM ADT 0.96 meters Low Tide 2019-07-22 Mon 10:13 AM ADT 1.40 meters Low Tide • Unofficial winning numbers for Wednesday, Saturday... A mix of sun and cloud with 30 percent chance 2019-07-18 Thu 1:49 PM ADT 7.43 meters High Tide 09, 15, 17, 20, 26, 29, 33, 34, 37, 47, 53, 54, July 17 - 21, 24, 33, 36, 41, 42 Bonu 03. of showers. High 30. 2019-07-22 Mon 4:22 PM ADT 7.23 meters High Tide 55, 62, 63, 64. 2019-07-18 Thu 7:55 PM ADT 1.31 meters Low Tide 2019-07-22 Mon 10:32 PM ADT 1.62 meters Low Tide 2019-07-19 Fri 2:01 AM ADT 7.78 meters High Tide 2019-07-23 Tue 4:39 AM ADT 7.29 meters High Tide ATLANTIC 49 2019-07-19 Fri 8:20 AM ADT 1.06 meters Low Tide LOTTO MAX MARINE – Grand Manan... 2019-07-23 Tue 10:54 AM ADT 1.54 meters Low Tide • Unofficial winning numbers for Wednesday Friday...A mix of sun and cloud. High 23. 2019-07-19 Fri 2:26 PM ADT 7.38 meters High Tide 2019-07-23 Tue 5:04 PM ADT 7.18 meters High Tide • Unofficial winning numbers for July 16 are: July 17 - 02, 03, 17, 24, 27, 32 Bonus 18 2019-07-19 Fri 8:33 PM ADT 1.39 meters Low Tide 11, 14, 17, 21, 23, 26, 36. Bonus 19. 2019-07-20 Sat 2:39 AM ADT 7.68 meters High Tide 2019-07-23 Tue 11:16 PM ADT 1.70 meters Low Tide 2019-07-24 Wed 5:23 AM ADT 7.13 meters High Tide Saturday...A mix of sun and cloud with 30 percent chance 2019-07-20 Sat 8:57 AM ADT 1.17 meters Low Tide of showers. High 24 except 32 inland. 2019-07-20 Sat 3:04 PM ADT 7.32 meters High Tide 2019-07-24 Wed 11:38 AM ADT 1.68 meters Low Tide BUCKO 2019-07-20 Sat 9:11 PM ADT 1.47 meters Low Tide 2019-07-24 Wed 5:49 PM ADT 7.14 meters High Tide • July 16- 14, 17, 20, 23, 26 2019-07-21 Sun 3:18 AM ADT 7.57 meters High Tide 2019-07-25 Thu 12:04 AM ADT 1.77 meters Low Tide • July 17 -04, 10, 15, 18, 39 Sunday...A mix of sun and cloud. High 26. 2019-07-21 Sun 9:35 AM ADT 1.28 meters Low Tide 2019-07-25 Thu 6:11 AM ADT 6.97 meters High Tide 2019-07-21 Sun 3:42 PM ADT 7.27 meters High Tide 2019-07-25 Thu 12:25 PM ADT 1.81 meters Low Tide  2019-07-21 Sun 9:50 PM ADT 1.54 meters Low Tide 2019-07-25 Thu 6:38 PM ADT 7.11 meters High Tide 164018 July 19, 2019 | 3 News Several attend public meeting on Milltown Dam decommissioning

ronment and Local Government, and By Krisi Marples which likely won’t yield results until summer or fall of 2020. St. Stephen And it’s the environment – and more specifically fish – that is having It’s a move which came as a surprise the largest impact on the potential to local officials and residents. After costs of refurbishment of the dam. discussions surrounding investment With new regulations in place, reg- and refurbishment of the Milltown ulations not considered 140 years ago Hydroelectric Dam a mere 18 months when the dam was built, a fishway ago, NB Power held a public meeting would have to be put in place – with on Thursday, July 11 at the Legion in estimated costs potentially exceeding St. Stephen to discuss the opposite $10-15 million. plan – the decommissioning of the “Decommissioning of the Milltown facility. Generating Station and removing the Citing profit to cost ratios, claiming dam will allow for the restoration spending funds on the Milltown dam of Salmon Falls and approximately would not be recouped in output, NB 16 kms of the St. Croix River,” said Power is now looking for public input Thomas. on what the fate of the decommis- But St. Stephen Mayor Allan sioned damn should, and could, be. MacEachern wondered if the fish “We’re competing with (the price could be accommodated with the fish- per unit) with wind,” said NB Power way and the dam continue operating Sari Green/Courier CEO and President, Gaetan Thomas, with the assistance of federal funding Hospice of Charlotte Inc. Board Chairperson and volunteer Susan Schnier, left, and Director Cathy Jackson discuss who was at the meeting. “Wind is 5 – funding alluded to for the removal plans for the new Hospice cancer support group. The group meets every second Thursday in the Oasis Room at the cents. We did not expect for 20 mega- of the dam. Charlotte County Hospital. Jackson said the meetings are open to anyone who would like to attend, and this is a watts of wind we’d get that low a “If there is federal money that’s go- great way for cancer patients and their caregivers to be able to connect with others who are going through the price.” ing to help you take it (the dam) out,” same experiences. The point Thomas was making is said MacEachern, “And there could the price of wind energy is roughly be federal money for the fishway, 50 per cent lower than the price of en- could that be put into a refurb and ergy generated by stations such as the still satisfy the fish side of things?” Hospice of Charlotte Inc. offers one in Milltown, so when looking at But the Atlantic Salmon Federation investment options, wind is the more (ASF) says no, and Thomas said again appealing of the two. the cost to profit ratio isn’t pragmatic. new cancer support group at But energy output wasn’t the main “You could never create a fish pas- concern voiced by those in atten- sage that’s as good as a free flowing dance. First and foremost this is the river,” said the ASF representative at Charlotte County Hospital oldest still functioning hydroelectric the meeting. “Environmentally this is dam in the country. Second, it’s part a no brainer – it’s such a good thing of the fabric (mind the pun) of the for the river,” he added. By Sari Green said the group sessions are a great way history of Milltown – and it’s a part “But that might not be good for Mr. for cancer patients and their caregivers residents aren’t keen to see removed, Smith sitting on Spednic Lake with to be able to discuss various treatments, even if it is no longer connected to a his pontoon boats,” said MacEachern. St. Stephen side effects, and other items other mem- grid. This was the first of several meet- From services for terminally ill pa- bers of the group would want to know “What about the impact of sedi- ings promised Thomas, and public tients, free programs for caregivers, about. She said it means a lot to be ment from the Woodland Mill?” asked input is a priority as plans move for- and more, Hospice of Charlotte Inc. able to talk with others who are going NB Southwest MP, Karen Ludwig, ward. A second meeting is planned offers a lot to residents of Charlotte through the same experiences. Not only referring to Woodland Pulp LLC, lo- for mid-to late August in St. Stephen. County, all at absolutely no charge. All is this excellent emotional support for cated in Baileyville, Maine. Consultations with other stakeholders of the services are delivered by volun- them, but it is also a great way to share “What will the impact be to home- and with First Nations have begun, teers who donate their time, knowledge, tips, and to help others in knowing what owners, to the fish habitat?” and will continue throughout the dif- and skills to help those who are dealing to expect. “That will all be looked into,” said ferent phases of the project. with the death of a loved one, caring Schnier said, “Everybody has a dif- Thomas, referring to an Environ- If you have input or opinions on the for someone who has a life-threaten- ferent way of dealing with things. They mental Impact Assessment (EIA) NB project, you can send those via email ing condition, and their own mortality. find new ways, such as hot or cold com- Power is required to register for with to [email protected] Now, Hospice is offering a cancer sup- presses, total rest, diet, or whatever. the provincial Department of Envi- [email protected] port group, which they started earlier They can share what worked for them as this year. they were going through treatments.” Hospice Director Cathy Jackson said Jackson said there is no registration she and Emily Cunningham talked required to attend group meetings, and Household Furnishings about the needed for such a support there is no fee. Anyone interested in group. Jackson said because of privacy learning more about the cancer sup- View Sale 5 p.m. AUCTION regulations, they couldn’t just give pa- port group and other services offered 4-5 p.m. tients, family members, caregivers, etc. by Hospice can contact Jackson at 466- TH phone numbers of others going through 1485. FRIDAY, JULY 26 the same thing so they could connect. The Hospice of Charlotte Inc. can- ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION - 43 QUEEN ST. WEST, ST. STEPHEN But, they could get around that by offer- cer support group meets every second Due to our tight schedule, we had to hold the auction on this Friday evening. Items from all 3 homes offer ing these people a support group where Thursday at the Charlotte County Hos- some v. nice pcs., old gold & sil. jewellery, ant. glass and china - inc. nice Vic., h.p. fancies, figurines, crystal they could discuss their issues and re- pital in St. Stephen. The next meeting etc., paintings and prints, Ori. carpets, linens, bedrm. and din. room furniture, tables and stands and so much ceive support from others who are go- will be held on Thursday, August 1 at 10 more in this lge. evening auction. Bring a friend and see for yourself! Free admission, ample parking and air ing through the same issues. a.m. Tea, coffee, juice, and light refresh- conditioned! We have room for only a few additional consignment items and if you have qual. items or a coll. “It is working, and people are reach- ments will be served (coffee provided by you wish to auction, phone the number listed below. ing out to one another,” said Jackson. Charlotte County Cancer). Meetings are “It’s also a place to escape from what’s open to the public, and anyone who is Admission free. Buyer’s Premium Terms: CASH, DEBIT, VISA & MC going on in their homes. Chances are interested in attending can call ahead, most of these people are caregivers. or just drop in to the Oasis Room, which For more information phone (506) 643-1598 Patients come as well, for support from is located in the main lobby of the Char- other patients.” lotte County Hospital. A-1 AUCTIONEERS 171899 Hospice volunteer Susan Schnier [email protected] 4 | July 19, 2019 Editorial News media as public works

The premise of a representative democratic society is we elect is to create profit, and therefore shareholder problems. Consider the road, or the public individuals who represent our views of how our country should be value - and whose failure or collapse would re- school. Some libertarians argue a truly free governed. The (partial) role of the news media (the fourth estate) is sult in unacceptable social and economic fall- market economy (rather than a neoliberal to present those views to the public, informing them of what their out to society at large due to their size (ie. too free market economy, which is what we have) representatives have promised to do and what they are doing. big to fail). would provide these social necessities, but We consider, as a function of our society, an informed public to Publicly funding media is not a bailout, it’s most of us recognize public funding of them be a necessary feature of a healthy democracy. This is because in a response to an increasingly market driven is required. order to choose the most appropriate representatives, we need to be understanding of the world, and a recognition as informed as possible. markets aren’t necessarily the solution to all Continued on page 5 Ever since the crisis around the globe in print media began there has been a scramble to find alternative funding models for the industry. The problem is the news media fulfills a specific democratic process, whose role is more akin to public works than a company selling you the latest phone, a pair of pants, or any of the outputs of the ideology of consumerism. The challenge with the free market model as applied to the news media is in an ideal world, profit would not be the end goal. In news- rooms around the country, the question shouldn’t have to be “how do we pay the bills?”, the question should get be, “what do people need to know about?” When a child goes to school, it’s not up to the school to figure out how to keep the lights on, we have delegated that to burden to society in broad terms. And let me be clear, I’m not talking about the so called “media bailout” that’s been sporadically in the news. As we all learned during the great recession, a bailout is for a corporation whose intention

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Sales: Op-Ed: Edible Cannabis: Erica MacQuarrie | [email protected] Coming to your pantry soon Circulation: Joanne Mires | [email protected] Editor, the greatest risk surrounding the issue of edi- Production Manager: Of the 500 youth, aged 14 to 18, who come to ble cannabis lies in the trivialization of its use Randy Hogge | [email protected] the Portage rehabilitation centres each year, 88 and effects on the lives of thousands of people. per cent are addicted to cannabis. This is why Drug addiction rehabilitation and treatment Printing Sales: the upcoming legalization of edible cannabis is programs remain under-financed. Now that Cathy Hogge, Acct. Manager | [email protected] a matter of major concern to us. cannabis has been legalized, Portage believes Customer Service Agent: According to the Government of Cana- it is incumbent upon government authorities Paulette McMorran | [email protected] da’s 2017 Tobacco, Alcohol and Drugs Survey, to do more to prevent and treat addiction. Michelle Roy | [email protected] cannabis is the most prevalently used drug in Portage previously suggested earmarking Canada. Furthermore, market research states all revenues generated by the legalization of Office: 47 Milltown Boulevard, that Atlantic Canada has the highest rates of cannabis, including the provincial sales tax, St. Stephen, New Brunswick reported cannabis consumption in the country. towards funding a national prevention and Phone: (506) 466–3220 Fax: (506) 466–9950 The sale and use of edible cannabis will be rehabilitation strategy. It’s a matter of health Publications mail agreement number 40020837 authorized all across Canada within the next and safety for all Atlantic Canadians. Registration No. 10592 six months. With this development, we are It is important to bear in mind that no mat- Published Tuesdays by St. Croix Printing & Publishing drawing the attention of both consumers and ter how cannabis is consumed, its legalization government to some of our concerns: won’t stop addiction. • Overdoses: when cannabis is ingested Peter A. Howlett, rather than inhaled, its effects take much lon- President of Portage One year Two year ger to set in and are less predictable, which Over the past 45 years, Portage has helped New Brunswick $66.15 HST Inc. $120.75 HST Inc. may lead to over-consumption. The stories of thousands of people with addiction issues take * Rest of Canada $72.00 + tax of prov. $136.50 + tax of prov. accidental overdosing that make the headlines back control of their lives thanks to its rehabil- United States $150.00 $280.00 from time to time highlight the dramatic con- itation programs and various centres. 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If you’ve never played DnD before, con- love the Lord of the Rings, and I even liked some parts of tact Lian at 506-813-7869 and tell her you’re inter- the Silmarillion (or rather, I’m impressed with the world ested in learning how to play. Continued from page 4 building it does - it’s pretty tedious to read). I’ve been ob- Ales and Tails at Huntsman Marine Science sessing over space ever since I was old enough to draw the Centre Now I can hear your objections. Government funded solar system, and sometimes I still pretend I’m a dinosaur. On Friday from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. the Huntsman will means beholden to government interests. This is true of I’ve tried to balance these qualities with a keen interest be celebrating its 50th birthday. You may recall that a society where a lack of transparency is a fundamental in belles-lettres, literary fi ction, the natural world, his- their fi rst annual Ales and Tails event held last No- aspect of maintaining political power, and it’s true to a tory, science, politics, and lists of things you can be a snob vember was a smashing success. There was tons of lesser extent in more democratic countries (you scratch about - but my fi rst love will always be wizards. There delicious food, cold drinks, and a very busy dance my back..). It’s something to be guarded against, and is something incredibly therapeutic about pretending fl oor- the Fundy Discover Aquarium was rockin’! while diffi cult to manage, it’s not a categorical refutation to exist in a world where the rules can be made up and So, they decided to do it again! Join them at the of public funding. they don’t need logical consistency (looking at you Terry Fundy Discovery Aquarium for Nancy’s seafood Or perhaps you’re concerned about an increase in taxes, Pratchett). You want to wield a stone of immense power chowder and other great eats (TBA), cold drinks, the rallying cry of the downtrodden and the banner un- some ancient alien being left buried under the library in and the The Homemade Bread Band is coming back der which the elite pull the wool over our eyes. After all, your town hundreds of years ago? Well sir, you go right again! Tickets are $50/per person ($25 charitable re- who would pay for publicly funded media? How could we ahead - that sounds like a perfectly valid premise for a uni- ceipt issued) and are already fl ying out the door. afford such a thing when here in NB we can’t even afford verse to me. Email [email protected] or call to pay for social security and healthcare without transfer Given my proclivities towards sci-fi and fantasy and the 506-529-1200 to book yours! payments? fact I grew up in the 80s and early 90s - before the internet The greatest lie the neoliberal capital complex has ever was in every home and brain - you would think I would Old Man Luedecke on Ministers Island told you is we can’t afford things. We can’t afford infra- have dabbled in that classic trope of Dungeons and Drag- On Friday, at Ministers Island, head out to hear structure investments, or universal dental and vision care, ons and other tabletop roleplaying games. But I’m afraid Old Man Luedecke, a multiple Juno and Canadian or affordable university education, or a robust social wel- you would be very wrong, and frankly can’t believe that Folk Music Award winner, from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. fare program which doesn’t contribute to the poverty trap, you would assume things about my childhood. I grew up Luedecke has a way with words. He has an un- or mental health programs which don’t have harm reduc- in a fairly secluded part of the backwoods of New Bruns- canny ability to make you laugh and cry all at tion as their end goal. We can’t afford to pay for the damage wick with a community that was pretty sure Dungeons once. His music is old yet new, eccentric, playful, to the environment that carbon emissions do, and we can’t and Dragons was a way for the devil to infi ltrate the earth and poignant. afford to raise wages and allow unionized workers. in order to establish His Dark Kingdom, which may well His most recent album, “Easy Money”, picks up And yet, we can. More than ever, we can. Despite eco- be the case - but if there are wizards in that kingdom I where Old Man Luedecke’s award winning, and nomic growth even post war America would be jealous sure would like to see what it’s all about. most successful release to date, Domestic Eccentric of, we’re told things are too expensive. Why is that? This And so, I was forced to entertain my young mind with (2015), leaves off: four years farther down the road, week, a long term investigative piece in the Toronto Star bugs, glow in the dark dinosaur bones, and books about dreaming about his ship coming in, still a parent pointed out corporate tax revenue vs. personal tax revenue space. A tragic upbringing to be sure. My fi rst (and so far but now grappling with the newness of middle age, is at the lowest it’s been in 65 years. For every one dollar only) adventure into the realms of tabletop dragons came dad jokes, love for an abiding partner, the death of of corporate tax revenue, individual Canadians pay $3.50 about a few years ago in Vancouver, when a friend who a parent, along with some calypso-feeling local in taxes. “The proportion of the public budget funded by played regularly convinced a bunch of friends to give it a Nova Scotia history thrown in for good measure. personal income taxes has never been greater,” they write. try. He created characters for all of us, and wrote a cam- We can afford it. The real question is can we afford paign he thought would give us some challenge - but not Summerfest in St. George not to? too much seeing as how we were all terrible. It’s time for the annual summer festival in St. Andrew Sutton Had I known at the time how much work goes into plan- George, New Brunswick. The theme for this year’s ning a DnD game, I would have taken it more seriously event is SUPERHEROES. and not tried to turn every scenario into a joke (maybe). Taking place from July 19 to 21, this years festi- That night remains the most fun I have ever had play- val includes a Main Street Block Party on Friday ing a game. We never made it out of the starting room, with live music, a pig roast, infl atables, and more. Iron Horse barbecue but somehow - so much happened I can’t actually fi t it all The block party will be followed by an outdoor into this space. The highlights were a wizard discovering movie starting at 10 p.m. his superpower was throwing glitter into monsters faces Saturday will include a soap box derby, a supporting splash pad and hiding under chairs, an elven ranger discovering long lightsaber academy, and a fi reworks pre-party fea- lost family ties and reuniting with his father, and a dwarf turing more live music to be followed by the fi re- ST. GEORGE paladin learning some hard truths about himself - like the works display starting at 9:45 p.m. There will be an Iron Horse Barbecue on Sunday, fact that deep inside he was a rogue. Check the schedule and individual events on the August 4 from 1 p.m. until 2 p.m. at Magaguadavic The magic of these games comes from the rules which town’s Facebook page for more details. Place in St. George. This event will be held at the end make roleplaying and world-building necessary elements. of Rally in the St. Croix Valley Veterans’ Ride. Enjoy Usually, adults don’t want to engage in those sorts of ac- Afternoon of Poetry plenty of barbecued hamburgers, hot dogs, and even tivities because imagination is hard and I already have to Hosted by St. Croix Pride, at Something’s Brew- fresh salmon, and check out all of the cool bikes. Live imagine how I’m going to pay my bills this month so why ing Cafe in St. Stephen, come out on Sunday at 1 music will be performed by Running Out of Time. The would I want to add anything else. But the freedom of it p.m. and share your own work, of the work of cost to attend is by donation, and all proceeds will go is I can imagine whatever I want. As the indomitable and somebody who you fi nd inspiring. to the Splash Pad fund. gently necessary spirit of Fred Rogers constantly reminds me - you can grow ideas in the garden of your mind. You can work through stress, or explore aspects of yourself LET US HELP not covered by the many therapists you have on retainer, or imagine a world in which every person passing you by YOUR BUSINESS in the mall (those monuments to early 90s excess and the American Dream) has a story as deeply important and concrete as your own. Or, you can pretend to be a down-on-her-luck wizard - Bloom and see what life might be like on the other side of the veil separating dreary every-day life from the magical realism of the life internal. So, if that sounds like something you might be into you should give DnD or one of the many other tabletop roleplaying games a try. You might discover that in this life you appear to be a plumber who drinks too much, but in Call Erica MacQuarrie at actuality you’re a chaotic good cleric who is desperately needed to save the world. 466•3220 (Ext: 1305) to discuss how we can work for you! Adult DnD at Puny Human 170109 Saturday from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., at Puny Human in St. Stephen. This is a one-off adventure for Level Two 170108 characters. Call and sign up in advance while slots are 6 | JULY 19, 2019 SPORTS Send scores, reports and sports items to Krisi Marples, (506) 466-3220 ext. 1307 or email [email protected]

Tennis NB clinic at SACTA SAINT ANDREWS

The Saint Andrews town tennis courts were a busy place Saturday, July 13, as Tennis NB sponsored two clinics led by Rufus Nel, director of tennis and Opera- tions at the Abony Family Tennis Centre in Frederic- ton, assisted by Abony coach Dan MacMorran. The two hour morning clinic was for parents and their children. Strategies parents could use in order to help their children develop their tennis skills were demonstrated, then both parents and children put said skills into practise. The courts were full with 28 children and parents participating in the informative and fun session. In the afternoon the two coaches led 16 adult players in doubles strategies designed to improve the skills of the participants. The coaches covered several drills, and players did their best to incorporate the new skills in games played in the latter portion of the two hour session. Submitted photos The St. Andrews Community Tennis Association Participants enjoyed a few (SACTA) was pleased to have the opportunity to host hours of tennis instruction these clinics. This is the third year Tennis NB has thanks to the St. Andrews made such clinics available with the assistance of the Community Tennis Association coaches provided by the Abony Centre, a TennisNB (SACTA) this past weekend. Regional Training Centre. For more information on With a little help from Tennis the club at it’s activities, check out the Facebook page, NB, SACTA o ered a clinic for St Andrews Community Tennis. parents and kids, and one for adults. Registration wasn’t a requirement for particpation, so names aren’t available, but they are de nitely having a great time. For more information on SACTA, check out its Facebook page, St Andrews Community Tennis Association.

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Paradox His quest will lead him to the twenti- new life. But starting over can be messy. secure. But affection isn’t his strong By Catherine Coulter; published by eth century’s greatest act of treason, Callie and Keira fit in with each other, suit…until a beautiful barista teaches Gallery Books; 448 pages. climaxing along the banks of the Poto- but not their posh new lifestyle, leav- him that an open heart can always make Chief Ty Christie witnesses a mur- mac River, leaving readers breathless. ing Malcolm the odd man out. He can’t room for more. der from the deck of her cottage on Tailspin figure out how to help his sisters feel Lake Massey. When dragging the By Sandra Brown; published by lake, the divers find the victim, and Grand Central Publishing; 432 pages. dozens of bones. Even more shock- Rye Mallett, a fearless pilot ing is the identification of an item charged with flying cargo, is a bit found among the bones. Working to- rough around the edges, but has a Things a lot of people don’t gether with Chief Christie, Savich reputation for flying in the foulest of and Sherlock discover a frightening weather. So, when assigned to fly into connection between the bones and an a fogbound Northern Georgia town get and maybe I’m one escaped psychopath. Old secrets and to deliver a cryptic box, he doesn’t ruthless greed keeps Savich, Sher- ask why. As his plane nears the land- lock and Chief Christie working to ing strip, a sabotage attempt causes uncover the truth before their own a crash landing, and an unexpected of them? bones end up at the bottom on the guest claims she was sent in Dr. Lam- lake. bert’s stead. Despite his “no-involve- Rollin’ on the River The Other Woman ment” policy, he finds himself drawn Mark Taylor By Daniel Silva; published by Harp- to the intrigue surrounding his erCollins; 496 pages. cargo…and to the attractive Brynn It’s hard to believe it’s been 50 years lacking in that area. For instance, it’s ap- In an isolated village in the moun- O’Neal. Soon they are in a treach- since a man supposedly walked on the parently not polite to tell somebody that tains of Andalusia, a mysterious erous race against time to deliver moon. I say that not out of skepticism, one of their creations looks like puke. I woman works on a dangerous mem- the box. With officials and thugs hot but rather scientific research done by me. don’t know who came up with that one, but oir. The woman is the keeper of the on their heels, the two must protect Hey, I remember getting up during the it certainly is beyond me. I was a kid once. Kremlin’s most closely guarded se- their valuable cargo from those who night to look at the moon through my bed- I may have eaten some bad grub in my day. cret. Long ago, the KGB inserted a would kill for it—that is, if they can room window to get a glimpse of the boys. I have many pets through the years. Then, mole into the heart of the West—on trust each other. I must say it was a huge disappointment I have two kids of my own that are now the doorstep of ultimate power. Only Where We Found Home to me at the time, and have to say the gag adults so I think I know a little something one can unravel the conspiracy: Ga- By Susan Mallery; published by order put on me by NASA has been one about the subject. Now, for somebody to briel Allon, chief of Israel’s secret in- HQN; 424 pages. of utter frustration. If the truth will set chastise me for pointing out an obvious telligence service. He has battled the Callie Smith doesn’t know how to me free, then a bird owned by Ronnie Van fact is a little crazy. If you saw somebody dark forces of the new Russia before, feel when she discovers she has sib- Zandt could not be any freer. Just in case with an eyeball on their forehead, would now engaged in a final epic show- lings—Malcolm, who grew up with you’re not familiar with Ronnie, he is the you just pretend it wasn’t there? No, of down, with the fate of the postwar wealth and privilege, and Keira, a late frontman of Lynyrd Skynyrd whose course not, you’d say stuff like, “Man global order hanging in the balance. streetwise twelve-year-old. Despite numerous hits consisted of a sing called when you keep an eye on things, you re- Gabriel is lured into the hunt for the her anxiety, she moves into the fam- “Free Bird.” ally go over-board!” traitor after a brutal assassination. ily home, hoping for the start of a I think it’s a good thing I never became I have a pretty good idea of what is con- a judge because I’d probably make some sidered racist which is more than I can wacky rulings. Having said that, I would say about some people in the news lately. be harsh on some crimes that I find despi- You may have heard about Mr. Trump cable. I read about a guy who drove his car saying on Titter that some of his oppo- into a crowd protesting against white su- nents should “go back and help fix the premacists in Charlottesville, Va., killing totally broken and crime infested places one of the demonstrators. He is a self-con- from which they came.” One of the prob- fessed neo-Nazi who obviously did not ap- lems (and there a few) is that almost all preciate the opposition to his beliefs. I’m of the women were born and raised in the not saying you shouldn’t be able to believe United States. The only one that wasn’t in that stuff; you just can’t kill people be- actually moved there at an early age and cause of it. The guy has been sentenced became an American citizen. Trump and to life in prison plus 419 years on his his immigration policies are causing huge first-degree murder conviction. Even on rifts in that country and people are going my worst days I am not entirely sure I’d to speak out on it, which these people did. The 9th Annual Andrew Bartlett Memorial hand out something like that, but if the Another issue is that all of the people Golf Tournament & Silent Auction shoe fits… were women of colour which added to the We would like to thank the following sponsors; without your I have been accused of not always hav- whole affair and then after all this, he de- support this tournament would not be possible. ing that voice in my head that says, “Don’t manded an apology. I may be way off here Major Sponsor Venue say that! It’s rude and ignorant.” Some but isn’t this like booting somebody in the Kingsbrae Garden The Algonquin Resort people call it a filter of some sort, but head and then look for an apology because HOLE SPONSORS whatever you call it, it could be that I’m you broke your toe? Just saying. Peter K. Gowan Construction Ltd. Arauco N A Cummings Convenience Skretting Tara Manor Hannan Construction St. Andrews Highlands Kent Corporate L&B Industrial Ltd. David Bartlett Law Office Delta Fredericton Canadian Tire Atlantic Salmon Federation Red Herring Pub Armstrong’s Auto Repair Honeybean’s Coffee, Tea & Treats St. Croix Auto Smet Monuments Scotia Bank – St. Andrews CART SPONSORS Picket Fence Motel Boyd Brothers Home Hardware Humphreys’ Funeral Home A.F. Macleod CPA Red Herring Pub CONTRIBUTING SPONSORS • Bartlett Plumbing & Heating Co. Ltd. • St. Thomas University - Student Union • Scrooge & Marley’s • Renata Sorel • Jill Little Design • 5 Kings Restaurant & Picaroons Brewhouse • Groom Insurance • Humphrey’s Funeral Home pecial thank you to Kim & Andreas Haun from Tradewinds Imports for donating the beautiful Patio Set that tickets were sold on, and the proud winner is Wendy MacLeod from St. Stephen. Thank you to all businesses and individuals who donated items to the silent auction. Thank you to Kingsbrae Garden for once again being our major sponsor! Charlie Martin, Director of Golf and the employees at the Algonquin Resort for their continued support of this event. A very special thanks goes out to all the golfers that played in the event, individual donations, and the planning committee for making the 9th Annual Tournament a huge success on Saturday, July 6th! The committee consisted of Caroll Ann Bartlett, Kim Garron, Ryan & Mary Leblanc, Heather Brown Bartlett, Blaine Holmes, Jocelyn Lowther, Renata Sorel, Jeannie Langley, Evan McFarlane. Without their dedication, the event would not have been possible! S Thank you to Ryan Leblanc for another year of providing the entertainment, it was certainly appreciated by all! We would like to recognize Joshua Clark from 5 Kings Restaurant & Picaroons Brew Pub for barbecuing the meal for the golfers to enjoy in the pouring rain and Cooke Aquaculture Inc. for the salmon skewers! Thank you to Josh Fleck and Kelly Lord for assisting the Committee on the day of the tournament setting up the Hole displays of Andrew. Carolyn Leavitt, Beth Ames and Linda Iris for volunteering to assist the committee was appreciated. We had another surprise this year with Dan Burns volunteering his time to take amazing action shots of the golfer’s, as well as group photos! The tournament raised $13,500 towards Junior Curling in St. Andrews, St. Stephen, St. George, Grand Manan and Youth Athletic Programs in McAdam & Campobello and towards the Andrew Bartlett Memorial Scholarship Fund. Please accept our heartfelt thanks for all the contributions. We are truly blessed that so many people support Andrew’s legacy.

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8 | JULY 19, 2019 NEWS New Brunswickers invited to comment on two legislative proposals

NEW BRUNSWICK Motion 31, requires the committee to New Brunswickers are being invited consult with experts and stakeholders to comment on two proposals intro- and report back to the legislature with duced in the legislative assembly dur- recommendations on whether to re- ing the spring session. duce or eliminate any property assess- The standing committee on law ment or property taxation exemptions amendments, an all-party committee or benefi ts that apply to heavy indus- of the legislative assembly, is review- try. ing Bill 39, An Act Respecting Proof of “I encourage representatives of Immunization; and Motion 31, which heavy industry and municipalities, relates to the assessment and taxation taxation experts and other stakehold- of heavy industry. ers in our province to provide us with The purpose of Bill 39 is to remove input on the current taxation and as- non-medical exemptions from the man- sessment system as it relates to heavy datory immunization requirements industry,” said Anderson-Mason. for public school and licensed early Public hearings on Bill 39 will take learning and child care admissions. place Aug. 27-29 at the legislative as- The bill requires students attending sembly. Public hearings on Motion 31 public schools and children in licensed will be held at the same location Sept. early learning and child care facilities 4-6. Individuals or organizations wish- to provide either proof of immuniza- ing to make a presentation to the com- tion or a medical exemption on a form mittee on either proposal should notify signed by a medical professional. the Offi ce of the Clerk of the Legisla- “We feel as a committee that it is tive Assembly by Wednesday, Aug. 7. important to consult with all New Those who are unable to make a pre- Brunswickers who may be affected by sentation and prefer to submit a writ- this proposed legislation, including ten brief on either proposal should do anyone in the teaching and child care so by Friday, Sept. 6, by contacting: professions or parent groups and asso- Offi ce of the Clerk, Legislative As- ciations, as well as medical and legal sembly of New Brunswick, P.O. Box professionals,” said Justice Minister 6000, Fredericton, N.B., E3B 5H1; 506- and Attorney General Andrea Ander- 453-2506; or leg-consultations@gnb. son-Mason, who chairs the committee. ca. Copies of Bill 39 and Motion 31 are The second proposal under review, available online.

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Interested applicants email your resume to: [email protected] Kenmore dishwasher, 171637 works, $25. Call 466-1651. 10 | July 19, 2019 Classifieds notices meetings community events community events Summer Reading Club is Monday, Aug. 12 - Speaker Back! Children are invited Series: Bad Things Don’t Harbour Authority of to join us at the St. Croix Have to Happen to Old Public Library, 11 King St., Buildings - At 7 p.m., Char- BLACKS & BEAVER St. Stephen, for FUN & FREE lotte County Museum, 443 activities through the sum- Milltown Blvd., St. Stephen. HARBOUR mer, including art, story Speaker Tom Morrison, time, STEAM programmed P.Eng., Ph.D., CAHP, prin- with Brilliant Labs and cipal engineer of Heritage NOTICE TO ALL more! Registration for the Standing Inc., speaking on Club is now open and activi- conservation-based engi- USERS/MEMBERS ties begin Wednesday, June neering “How Engineers 26 - for more info check Can Help with Overwhelm- out the library’s Facebook ing Issues”. Refreshments The Annual General Meeting page. & snacks to follow presentation. will be held Monday, July 29 to Thurs- SATURDAY, JULY 20, 2019 day, Aug. 1 - Camp on the Thursday, August 15 - Road at Christ Church - At Writers’ & Poets’ Circle at 9:00 a.m. Christ Church, Prince Wil- - At 6:30 p.m., Puny Hu- man!, 60 Union Street, St. at the Beaver Harbour Community Hall, liam St., St. Stephen. Camp Medley counsellors provid- Stephen, (506)813- 7869. Beaver Harbour, NB ing a free 4-day camping experience for children All members/users ages 5 - 12 from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. daily. Snacks & sup-

are encouraged to attend. plies provided, bring own 171620 lunch. Pre-register - call Darlyne 466- 4377 or Rec- Serenity AA Group - Meets tory 466-1717. every Wednesday evening community events at 8 p.m., at the Anglican Tuesday, August 6 - Knit church entrance off Arm- Sunday, July 21 – St. Night - At Puny Human!, 60 strong Street, St. Stephen. Andrews Film Society Union St., St. Stephen, 6:30 presents ‘Stan and Ol- p.m. Call (506)813- 7869. TOPS - St. Andrews Chap- lie’ - (Comedy/Biography, ter - Weight Loss Support - UK/USA, 98 min., 2018, Tuesday, August 6 - Inter- Meets every Thursday, 5:30 rated PG). The true story ested in a Book Club? - We p.m., at Anglican Parish of Hollywood’s greatest are reading “Louis Riel - A Hall, 75 King St., St. An- comedy double act, Laurel Comic-strip Biography” by drews. and Hardy, is brought to Chester Brown, 6:30 p.m., the big screen for the first At Puny Human!, 60 Union time. Starring Steve Coogan St., St. Stephen. Con- community events and John C. Reilly. At W.C. tact Lian Goodall - lian_ celebration O’Neill Arena Theatre, St. [email protected], 506- Advertise in 33 local newspapers covering Did you know the St. Croix Andrews, 7:30 p.m. Free 813-7869. of Life over 280 communities in Atlantic Canada. Public Library is providing admission. Info call 529- VYE - A Celebration of opportunities for you to Talk to Liz Today! Phone 902-402-7822 4982 or 529-3629, www. Thursday, August 8 - Wo- Life for Karen Lynn Vye, practice your French this facebook.com/standrews ven in Time Quilt Show formerly of St. Andrews summer? The Library, 11 filmsociety 2019, from 10 am to 6 and Saint John, NB will be King St., St. Stephen, is pm at St. Peter’s Anglican held at the Wesley United meetings meetings offering French children’s To Sunday, July 21 - Art Church. Traditional to con- programs in partnership for Visual Thinking - Col- Church, St. Andrews, at 2 temporary quilts, hand- p.m. on Friday, July 26, AL ANON meets every St. Croix Branch #9 Ladies with the Canadian Parents lections in Context - At the made dolls, and other fibre Tuesday night at 6:30 p.m. for French - St. Stephen Tides Institute & Museum of 2019. Interment will take Auxiliary - Royal Canadian art will be on display. place immediately after Cdn. (5:30 p.m. US) at St. Legion, St. Croix Branch Chapter. Check out our Art, 43 Water St., Eastport, Stephen’s Church, 407 Mill- #9 Junior Ladies Auxiliary Facebook page for more in- ME. Summer hours: Tues. - the service followed by a town Blvd., St. Stephen. meet on the first Monday formation. Sun. - 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. US. reception at the Church Please use back side en- of each month, except for Hall. All are welcome. trance of middle building. July, August & holidays. Wednesday Cribbage Night St. Croix Branch #9 Legion December through March - At Royal Canadian Legion, - St. Croix Branch #9, Royal meetings start at 6:30 Queen Street West, St. Ste- Canadian Legion, meets ev- p.m., April through Novem- phen at 7 p.m. Please come ery second Monday of the ber at 7 p.m., at the St. a few minutes early for month at 7 p.m. (except Stephen Legion hall. New registration. New players for July, August & holidays). members welcome. welcome. Please note - no Friday, July 19 & Saturday, July 20 cribbage during July and August. Yard Sale - 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. - weather permitting - 65 Union Street, St. Stephen. Garage Sale - 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. - weather permitting - 48 McGeachy Lane, St. Stephen. Saturday, July 20 Garage Sale - 9 a.m. - rain or shine - 25 Oven Head Road (behind Ossie’s Lunch), Bethel. Many items for all. Yard Sale - 8 a.m. to Noon - rain or shine - 809 Rte. 750 (Valley Road) St. Stephen. Many household items, furniture, tools and gardening equipment. 4 - FAMILY YARD SALE - At 243 Ledge Rd., St. Stephen, from 8 a.m. - 12 noon. Weather permitting. Friday & Saturday, July 26 & 27 YARD SALE - At 249 Valley Rd., St. Stephen, from 8 a.m. - 2 p.m. Weather permitting. Good things do happen on the Old Bay Road. Saturday, July 27 All are welcome to Charlotte Bernice INDOOR YARD SALE FOR CA-R-MA - Fundraiser for CA-R-MA, at Bonny River Fire Hall, Bonny River, from 9 a.m. - 3 th p.m. Excellent variety - clean, priced, ready to go, selling tickets on a mystery box. (Stuart) Gowan’s 90 Birthday Party on Saturday, August 10 Saturday, July 27 from 2 to 5 p.m., at Trinity Sixth Annual Community Yard Sale - Musquash to Lepreau - starting at 8:00 a.m. Maps will be available Hall, St. Stephen (Christ Church Anglican – from the Irving (Lepreau) and Wilson’s (Maces Bay) the Wednesday before the event. Rain or Shine. 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Household classifieds run FREE in two editions as space allows All claims for errors in advertising must be received by the publisher within 10 days of first publication. Place FREE classifieds by emailing to: [email protected] • • • Call our business office – 506-466-3220, ext. 1301 to place paid classifieds or email to The Publisher is NOT RESPONSIBLE for errors or omissions in handwritten copy or ads taken over the telephone. The [email protected] to make arrangements. Publisher will not be liable for errors in advertisements beyond the amount paid for space occupied or for non-insertions. JULY 19, 2019 | 11 CLASSIFIEDS OBITUARIES late John and Katherine to his parents and wife, daughter of the late Wil- ceased by one sister Pam (McCann) Gorman. Tom Tom was predeceased by liam & Neola (Leighton) Guthrie. graduated from the UNB his brother, John Gorman; Small. Arrangements, incom- Civil Engineering Depart- sister-in-law, Sr. Anne Surviving, in addition to plete at this time, are un- ment; he then worked as Enos; brothers-in-law, her husband Harold, are der the direction of Hum- a Civil Engineer with the Peter Campbell and John her daughter Elaine Mor- phreys Funeral Home, 20 Department of Transpor- Daigle. ley and her son-in-law Marks Street, St. Stephen, tation, until his retire- Visitation will take place Ron Morley of St. Cath- NB E3L 2B2 (506) 466- ment. He was a member at York Funeral Home, erine’s, ON, her grand- 3110). In lieu of fl owers of St. Theresa’s Parish; 302 Brookside Drive on children Madyson, Josh & the family would truly the Knights of Columbus Friday, July 19, 2019 from Lacie Morley, of St. Cath- appreciate donations and UCT. Tom was an 2-4 and 7-9 pm. A Memo- erine’s ON, son Richard of be made in Lorraine’s avid curler and golfer. rial Mass will take place Edmonton, AB, her grand- memory to the Charlotte Tom is survived by his at St. Theresa’s Parish on children Jaykob Williams County Ground Search GORMAN, Thomas children, Paul Gorman, Saturday, July 20, 2019 at of PEI, and Keagan Perras Rescue or to the St. Ste- “Tom” Francis - The Joanne Gorman, Susan 11 am with Father Martin of Langley, BC, four sis- phen Fire Dept. to be spe- passing of Thomas “Tom” Gorman (Mark), Tom Gor- Arputham as celebrant. ters, Trudy Griffi n, Ruth cifi cally used for rescue Francis Gorman of Freder- man (Monique) and Tim Interment will take place Small, Dorothy Beal, all equipment. To view the icton, NB, husband of the Gorman (Stacey); four- in Hermitage Cemetery. of Grand Manan, NB, Ro- obituary in detail, make late Rosemary (Enos) Gor- teen grandchildren; ten In lieu of fl owers, remem- WILLIAMS, Lorraine - Un- salie Small of St. Stephen, donations or send con- man occurred on Monday, great-grandchildren; sis- brances may be made expectedly in St. Stephen, NB, two brothers Billy dolences to the family July 15, 2019 at Windsor ter, Jean Campbell; sis- to the Canadian Cancer NB, Lorraine Williams, “Brother” Small and Phil- and further information Court Retirement Resi- ters-in-law, Mary Paine, Society or the charity of wife of Harold Williams lip Small both of Grand detailing Lorraine’s cele- dence. Born on July 31, Annoncia Daigle (Sylves- the donor’s choice. Per- of St. Stephen, NB. Born Manan, NB, several cous- bration of life please visit 1930 in Campbellton, tre) and Bernice Maillet; sonal condolences may in North Head, Grand ins, nieces and nephews. our website www.hum- NB, he was the son of the several nieces, nephews be offered through www. Manan, NB, she is the Lorraine was prede- phreysfh.com and cousins. In addition yorkfh.com on the Ocean Ranger Oil bie McDuffe and his loyal Mary, Ethel and Edith. casional deer, regretfully, Rig and also worked on dog, Tuck. He is also sur- Norman served overseas that ate his rose buds. many rigs for Out West vived by one sister Pamela during WWII with the 402 His wood working shop Oil Co. Gary started a (Wesley) McGarrigle of Squadron of the RCAF produced treasured proj- hatchery in Oak Bay and Milltown, NB, sister-in- as an aircraft mechanic ects of furniture pieces worked with salmon for law Bernadette Whitehead where he met his future large and small which he many years. He had other of ON and brother-in-law bride. After the war he lovingly gave to friends jobs in between as well. Ted Gregson of Alberta, returned to Charlotte and family. Family and Gary retired from Char- several aunts, nieces, County where he took a friends especially enjoyed lotte County school sys- nephews and cousins. six month course in au- his garden gazebo. tem as a bus driver which Gary was predeceased by tomotive repair. In later The family would like to he truly loved. his son Shawn, his father- years he would become thank all those in the Vet- Gary was a dedicated in-law Bernard and moth- president of the Milltown erans Department who member of the Luxor er-in-law Lillian Gregson. Garage where he built a helped him with his home Shriners for many years. By Gary’s request there successful car dealership support, Dr. Konforte and Gary is survived by will be no visitation or and service station. those at the Charlotte KENNEDY, Gary B. - At his loving wife Patri- service at this time. HOLMES Nor- Norman was a lifetime County Hospital who on the Charlotte County cia, three sons, Danny Cremation will take man - It is with member of the Canadian many occasions helped Hospital on Monday, July (Patty) of Tower Hill NB, place. For those who wish great sadness Legion and over the years our dad return home af- 15th, 2019; Gary Burton Robert (June) of May- and in memory of Gary we announce the passing proudly paraded with ter reoccurring illnesses. Kennedy, husband of fi eld, NB, Timothy (Da- donations to the Char- of our dear father, Nor- wife, Barbara, on Remem- A very special thanks Patricia (Gregson) Ken- nielle) of Oak Bay NB, lotte County Cancer So- man Holmes, 97, of St. brance Day. The two loved to Extramural, visiting nedy, formerly of Oak one stepdaughter Doro- ciety, Charlotte County Stephen, NB, on July 15 sharing war experiences nurses, Home Support Bay, NB. Born in St. Ste- thy (Larry) of ON, grand- Hospital Palliative Care, at Charlotte County Hos- with the local schools. He and Personal Care work- phen, NB, he is the son of daughters Tina (Chris) Lonicera Hall or Passama- pital. Born in Yorkshire, was a lifetime member of ers. Family, friends and the late Burton & Pauline Young, Jessica (Dennis) quoddy Lodge would be England, on October 27, the Masonic Lodge and neighbours were so ap- (Johnson) Kennedy. Weeks, step-granddaugh- greatly appre-ciated by 1921 to the late Elizabeth belonged to Kirk McCall preciated for their visits, Gary served with the ter Grace (Paul) McDuffe, the family. On line con- (Hay) and Willie Holmes. United Church. He was special treats and con- Canadian Armed Forces grandsons Justin (Sara) dolences to the family or Norman is survived by a member of the St. Ste- cern. from 1959 - 1969, jump- Kennedy, Ryan (Nicole) donations can be made at his son, Philip Holmes phen Curling Club, golf Resting at Humphreys master with the airborne Kennedy, Josh Comeau, www.humphreysfh.com of St. Stephen, daughter club and was an honorary Funeral Home, 20 Marks division. Upon leaving the Brian (Chantale) Kennedy, Arrangements have been Carolyn Messer (Dayle) member of the Maritimes Street St. Stephen, NB Vis- service he worked with Gregory Kennedy, great- entrusted to the care & of Saint John, grandchil- Senior Golf Association. itations from 6:00 to 8:00 Haley Lumber Co. until it grandsons Christian and direction of Humphreys dren Kimberley Messer Norman served as presi- pm Thursday evening closed. Gary had numer- Sawyer Weeks, Lucas Ken- Funeral Home 20 Marks (Kirsten) of Toronto, dent of the St. Stephen Ki- from the funeral home. ous jobs after some of nedy, step-great grand- Street St. Stephen, NB E3L Christopher Messer wanis Club and the Royal The funeral service will which included working daughters Jillian and Ab- 2B2 (506-466-3110) (Sarah) of Saint John and Canadian Legion. As well be held on Friday July four great- grandchildren, he served his community 19th at 1:00 pm at Kirk for three terms on the McColl United Church, St. Andrews Baptist William and Ethan Messer Church - 115 King Street, and Joah and Colby Eliz- Town Council. King St., St. Stephen, NB St. Andrews, NB E5B 1X8 - abeth Messer-Johnson, Our dad had a great love with a reception to follow. Sunday morning services at and several nieces and of gardening. His back Donations may be made Church 11 a.m. All welcome. nephews. Norman is pre- yard was always in beau- to a charity of choice. Per- deceased by his wife, Bar- tiful bloom and was en- sonal condolences to fam- St. George Baptist Church bara, brothers Jack and joyed by the many birds ily may be made through - 25 Main St., St. George, at his feeder and the oc- www.humphreysfh.com NB (506)755-6403, Pas- Sydney and sisters Anne, Events tor Jason Hooper - Sunday morning worship at 10:30 a.m.; Children’s church & nursery available. St. John the Baptist Chapel Anglican Parish of Cam- Blacks Harbour Wesleyan pobello - Service each Sun- of Ease - Ven. John Mathe- Church - 676 Main Street, son, Hwy 127, Chamcook - day: 11 a.m. - St. Anne’s Pastor John Symonds. Regu- Church, Welshpool Weekly Sunday services at We’re lar Sunday service at 10:30 9:30 a.m. Anglican Parish of St. An- a.m. drews - Ven. John Mathe- Union Street Atlantic Bap- Bocabec United Church tist Church - 28 Main St., son, 77 King St., St. An- - Student Minister, Emma drews, 529-8662 - Weekly St. Sephen, 466-3777 (Cor- Seamone - Services Sunday ner Main & Union), Associ- All Ears! Sunday services: 8 a.m. and at 2 p.m. No services dur- 11 a.m. Wednesday: Holy ate Pastor Carlos Concep- ing the month of July. Re- cion, 927-0088 - Weekly Questions? Communion 10 a.m. Week- turning Aug. 4. Comments? Story Ideas? days: Morning Prayer 9 a.m. worship & Sunday school, and Evening Prayer 4 p.m.; Gateway Cathedral - 18 10:30 a.m. Nursery pro- Let us know how we’re doing. St. John the Baptist Chapel West St., St. Stephen, 466- vided. Everyone welcome. of Ease, 4691 Rte. 127, 2503, Pastor Gord Walsh United Church of Canada Chamcook, Sunday services - Sunday morning service, Rev. Jane Doull, 467- 1494 We always want to hear your opinion. at 9:30 a.m. 10:30 a.m., Sunday school - Sunday services for July: Call or contact us on-line at [email protected]. & nursery available; Sunday Oak Hill United Church, Anglican Parish of St. Da- evening service, 6 p.m.; on the web: www.stcroixcourier.ca July 7 & 14 - 9:30 a.m., vid & St. Patrick - Ven. Youth Group, Wednesdays July 21 - no service, July 28 Visit us on Facebook John Matheson, 529-8662 - at 6:30 p.m. All welcome. - 11:30 a.m.; Wesley United Service each Sunday: 9:30 Kirk-McColl United Church Church, St. Andrews, July 7 a.m. - St. David’s Church, - 70 King St., St. Stephen - & 14 - 11:30 a.m., July 21 Bay Road. Regular Sunday services at - Celebration of Music at Anglican Parish of St. Ste- 11 a.m. 11:00 a.m.; July 28 at 9:30 phen - Summer Hours - Rolling Dam United Church a.m. All welcome. month of July - St. Peter’s - Services held every sec- Upper Mills United Church Church, Sundays 10 a.m.; ond and fourth Sunday at - Emma Seamone, Student month of August - Christ 10 a.m. until the end of Minister - Services: Sunday P.O. BOX 250, ST. STEPHEN, NB E3L 2X2 • PHONE: (506) 466-3220 • FAX: 466-9950 Church, Sundays 10 a.m. June. at 12:30 p.m. 12 | July 19, 2019 News St. Stephen’s Fahey is Best of the Best LOOKING BACK THROUGH OUR HISTORY 10, 20 & 30 YEARS AGO Joanne Mires

Edited from the Courier Weekend one year ago from Vancouver. They had used the old at the recent bass fishing tournament. The top five barn behind their Queen Street home for storage but teams include: Dale Leavitt and John McVay (5th), Week of Friday, July 17, 2009 then decided to tear it down. David Hooper of Moores Peter Scott and Mike Rogers (4th), Pierre and David Mills estimated that the barn had been built around Breault (3rd), Norman Stewart and Ken Getchell (2nd) 1912. For being nearly 100 years old, the structure is and overall winners Mark and Bill Seavey. St. Stephen’s Fahey is Best of the Best still in sturdy condition. Individual winners of the tournament were Mark Geary “It’s in perfect shape,” said Hooper, who will be Seavey and John McVay, for the bass category, and St. Stephen driver Greg Fahey is the Best of the taking the original lumber to rebuild the barn at his Brian Beckett and Dale McFarlane, who produced the home. Hooper has torn down older buildings before Best. top pickerel. He took the title Saturday at Speedway 660 in the and rebuilt them in different locations. Hooper said second and final race in the Best of the Best series in that there was nothing distinct about the barn other 30 YEARS AGO – 1989 the Irving Lubricants Prostock Division. Fahey and than looking at it that made him guess the era the his St. Stephen Guardian Rexall car finished in sec- barn would have been built. Hooper also estimated Walker appointed to waterway group ond place in the first race of the series. For Saturday’s that Hughes’ house would have been built in 1910. remier Frank McKenna has announced the ap- final, Fahey started his qualifying heat in second P pointment of David C. Walker, St. Andrews, as a mem- place and by lap two he had moved to first and took 20 YEARS AGO – 1999 ber of the St. Croix International Waterway Commis- the checkers. Clam-tastic! sion. Country music star Chris Cummings After half a century, Oak Bay flats to re-open Walker, a resident of Bayside and partner in the law performing in St. Andrews Oak Bay firm Nicholson, Turner and Walker, will serve as com- St. Andrews The clam flats at Oak Bay are expected to reopen missioner until Nov. 30, 1991. Country music star Chris Cummings will be the for digging next week after being closed for almost 50 St. George royalty special guest artist at the St. Andrews Arts Council’s years. Gala Festival Pops concert Friday, Aug. 7 at the com- To celebrate the historic occasion there will be open- Wendy Coulton was crowned Miss St. George munity college at 7:30 p.m. ing ceremonies at noon Friday, July 23, at the Shore Wednesday, the first day of Family Fun Days. Her at- Born in 1975 in Saint John, Cummings grew up in Road access of Highway 1, said Lee Sochasky, execu- tendants include Miss Congeniality Shelley Guthrie, Norton, near the Kennebecasis River. In the past year tive director of the St. Croix International Waterway Second Princess Glennis Richard, and First Princess he has spent time extensively writing, recording, and Commission. Michelle Dunwoody. even exploring filmmaking. He is now back out on the road, promoting his new album with the goal of “writ- The opening will mean that 1,200 acres of clam flats 40 YEARS AGO – 1979 ing and singing songs from within.” will be available to diggers. This, said Sochasky, will Local couple wins disco contest increase by half the clam earnings for the county and Norma Reynolds of Calais and Glenn Roberts of Old barn recycled they are looking at a figure of about half a million dol- St. Stephen received a first prize of $10 in the disco Century-old St. Stephen structure to be lars. dance competition held Saturday, June 30, at the Ram- rebuilt in Moores Mills Top five at Scoodic tournament ada Inn in Bangor. They will compete July 28th at the St. Stephen Ramada for a chance to enter the quarter-finals of the Bill Foster, president of the Scoodic Fish and Game National Disco Dancing competition in Boston. Kelly Hughes and her family moved to St. Stephen Association, presented prizes to the top five teams

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