Volunteers needed Going green at VMES Voters opinions Community says yes pg. 2 pg. 3 pgs. 4-5 pg. 6 173916 Tuesday, October 1, 2019 (506) 466-3730 stcroixcourier.ca Volume 153, Issue 40 24 Route 170, St. Stephen, NB E3L2Y8 Youth inspire local residents to take action on climate change Sari Green SAINT ANDREWS Students from Sir James Dunn Acad- emy (SJDA) in Saint Andrews are wor- ried about the future of the planet, and they are doing things about it rather than just talking about it. Last week, they held a forum where students were able to question experts about climate change and what they can do to stop it and reverse its effects. On Friday, stu- dents took part in a worldwide strike/ walkout meant to demand action on cli- mate change. And the event wasn’t only in Saint Andrews. Students and people around the world walked out of their schools, businesses, etc. on Friday to show the world they want things to change, and they want to protect the environment for future generations. Signe Anderson, member of the SJDA Climate Activist Committee, said when they fi rst started planning this lo- cal walk, they had no idea it would grow into something as huge as it did. They Sari Green/Courier were just planning on holding their Members of the student Climate Activist Committee own school walkout. Then they decided at Sir James Dunn Academy in Saint Andrews led the Andrew Sutton/Courier that they should invite the rest of the community on a walk through the Town to demand Hudson Dunwoody (11) and Sophie Bernard community to take part. They were in- action on climate change. They were surprised to see (11) want to save the earth, so took part formed that students from Vincent Mas- so many members of the community supporting them in the Friday’s for the Future student walk sey Elementary School would be taking and taking part, including students from Vincent out on Friday in St. Stephen. The 2018 part, combining it with their annual Massey Elementary School, who combined this with Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change Terry Fox walk. their own Terry Fox Walk. report stated that world governments have “They wanted to be involved,” said less than 12 years to lower emissions levels by Anderson. “Some of the members of Climate Activist Committee, said they 45 per cent in order to avoid runaway warming our committee gave them a presenta- had no idea that so many people would which will a ect every aspect of life on earth. tion yesterday. They (elementary stu- want to take part in the walkout, and dents) were very enthusiastic and very she and other members of the com- knowledgeable, which was really im- mittee are thrilled that there are many pressive. I think they are really excited within the community who share their to take part.” goals and ideals when it comes to the $1.33 +TAX Anderson said her group is excited environment. to be initiating this action in Saint An- “Honestly, it’s much bigger than we drews, and to be part of a global move- ever thought it would be,” said Reid. ment. She said youth and other people “We had over 100 people on Facebook all over the world are doing this be- agreeing to come, and it’s gotten a lot cause they know it’s of the “utmost im- bigger than what we thought just our portance that we save our planet”. school would be doing.” Brooke Reid, another member of the [email protected] 173920 Online and in Print Newspapers Work! 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Bring your car better understanding of affordable housing needs and pass out treats to ghosts, goblins, and other as- within the community. Members and users are en- sorted ghouls and you can even dress up yourself couraged to go online and complete a survey if they new volunteers and decorate your car. If you are interested in tak- are seeking housing in the Blacks Harbour area. The ing part, please contact Courtney Alley on Face- survey closes on Friday, October 18. If you are inter- ST. STEPHEN book. ested in learning more about affordable housing, for New members recruiting night for Charlotte yourself or for someone you know who may need it, County Ground Search & Rescue will be held on please visit www.surveymonkey.com/r/YZJK9GK to Wednesday, October 16 at 7 p.m. at the Oak Bay take the survey. Community Hall. If you love the outdoors, and want to give back to the community, this is a great opportunity for you to combine the two. Come to the meeting and see what the organization is all about. Mental illness week They are currently looking to increase the number of field searchers and auxiliary members to look ST. GEORGE after public relations and fundraising. There are October 6 through October 12 is Mental Illness Hunters’ breakfast jobs for everyone who is willing to volunteer a little Week in St. George, a time to spread hope for those bit of their time. who suffer from depression, addiction, and other MCADAM mental illnesses. You can learn more about the Ca- There will be a Hunters’ Breakfast at the McAdam nadian Mental Health Association’s resources that Fire Station in McAdam on Saturday, October 5 from help to inform, inspire, and encourage by visiting 7 a.m. until 10 a.m. The menu consists or bacon, eggs, www.camimh.ca or www.cmhanb.ca, or call the St. pancakes, beans, toast, tea, coffee, and juice. The cost George office at 755-4060. to attend is $7 per person. Fall cleanup MCADAM The annual McAdam Fall Cleanup will take place on Monday, October 7 from 8 a.m. until 7 p.m. Items that are not normally accepted through curbside Huntsman Marine Bear sighting in garbage pickup can be brought to 66 West Street throughout the day. It is the responsibility of the residents to bring items to this location, and there 50th anniversary Saint Andrews will be someone available to help unload vehicles. Items that are not accepted for disposal include ve- hicles and vehicle parts, paper and fiber products, SAINT ANDREWS SAINT ANDREWS brush, trees, bricks, concrete blocks, and concrete Huntsman Marine is celebrating 50 years of ex- The St. Andrews Town Office has received a report pieces, asphalt, rocks, sand, gravel, and construc- cellence, and in honor of this achievement they of a bear sighting in the detention pond on Champ- tion debris. Any of these materials left curbside are hosting a free community event on Saturday, lain Avenue area. Residents are warned to be aware during the cleanup campaign will not be picked October 5 from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. There are two of this sighting, and to be alert in case of more sight- up. Seniors with mobility issues can contact the locations for this event. The first is the Ministers ings. This is a good reminder to keep garbage locked Village Office to make arrangements to have their Island Bath House from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. (bring up so it is not attractive to bears as a potential source items picked up. This is your chance to get rid of your own picnic lunch), and the second is at the of food. If you spot a bear, please contact the Depart- items that are cluttering up your yards, basements, Fundy Discovery Aquarium from 2 p.m. until 5 ment of Natural Resources at 755-4040. garages, etc. p.m., where there will be conservation activities, seal feeding, cake, and a certificate presentation. If you are interested in attending, please register online at www.huntsmanmarine.ca Board game night LEGO club CAMPOBELLO SAINT ANDREWS Campobello Consolidated School is hosting the Do you love LEGO? Do you love getting creative Chess club Middle School Board Game Café Night on Saturday, with LEGO pieces? If so, you should check out the October 5 from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. at the Beacon of LEGO club at the Ross Memorial Library in Saint ST. STEPHEN Hope Baptist Church. There is no cost to attend, and Andrews. The club meets on the last Wednesday of Every Tuesday kids ages eight through 12 are there will be lots of fun and creative games, as well each month. Plan to check it out, and you may leave invited to take part in an after school chess club as fall-inspired baked treats and drinks. All middle with some pretty cool ideas for your own fun LEGO at the St.