COVID-19 round-up Poppy campaign under way Christmas telethon a “go” Kirkpatrick Cup winners Pg. 2 Pg. 3 Pg. 5 Pg. 6 Call me for all of your advertising needs Matt Stewart Marketing Advisor TEL 506-466-3220 EXT 1302 Cell 506-321-1464 Fax 506-466-9950 Tuesday, November 3, 2020 [email protected] Volume 154, Issue 44 stcroixcourier.ca 188027 Legions across county and province ask residents not to attend Remembrance Day ceremonies While a few can allow limited seating at indoor events, most Legions ask the public to purchase wreaths in advance, and to stay home on November 11 four or fi ve that are borderline, so we’re By Sari Green going to have to see in January what we can do with them to keep them afl oat. CHARLOTTE COUNTY I do not want to close any branches in Remembrance Day 2020 will be one New Brunswick.” to remember for many years to come. In Saint Andrews, the Remembrance Due to the risk of spreading COVID-19, Day ceremony will be pre-recorded, and there will be many changes as to how played on CHCO TV on Remembrance ceremonies are going to look. The pri- Day at 11 a.m. Inez Thomas-Cuylle, mary change to most ceremonies is the Poppy Chairperson for Passamaquoddy general public is being asked to not at- Branch #8, said the wreaths will be laid tends, unless the particular branches by veterans. Members of the public are have space for 100 people. Provincial asked to fi ll out a form with their pay- Executive Director of the RCL New ment for wreaths and return the forms Brunswick Command, Jack Clayton, to the Legion. said for the fi rst time he can remember, “We will pre-record Remembrance the Legion is encouraging the public to Day, and the Parade Commander, vet- not attend the services this year. erans, and Legion members will lay the “That’s very hard to put out there, I’ll wreaths on behalf of the people who tell you,” said Clayton. “What we’re re- sent the letters in. There’ll be no pa- questing is any members of the public Sari Green/Courier rade,” said Thomas-Cuylle. purchase wreaths or crosses, to have Remembrance Day services in Charlotte County will look di erent this year than they have in the past. Members Jim Hanley, President of Branch #40 them placed at the Cenotaphs before of the public are urged to purchase wreaths in advance, and not to attend the ceremonies in most areas (with in St. George said they will be holding the November 11 service. There will be the exception of buildings that can safely accommodate up to 100 people). Wreaths will be laid in advance of the an indoor ceremony, but only 100 guests a small service, depending on the size ceremonies, and only veterans, Legion members, and dignitaries will be present. will be allowed to attend. He said admis- of the Cenotaphs and safe distancing.” sion will be “fi rst come, fi rst served”. This year’s services will not include Many residents are asking if there ners, and none of these events can be Anyone in attendance will be required the laying of wreaths by members of will be any activities at the various hosted by the Legion this year in order to wear a mask, and to respect social the public. Instead, the wreaths will Legion branches. Clayton said most of to meet all safety protocols. This has distancing protocols. All wreaths will be placed by Legion members prior to the activities have been cancelled for been an issue for many branches, who be laid in advance of the ceremony. the November 11 ceremonies. The only this year, adding it is “very sad for the are barely able to stay afl oat under nor- people who will lay wreaths during the Legion”. Branches that are having cere- mal circumstances. November 11 ceremonies will be branch monies inside their halls can only allow “It’s very rough,” said Clayton. “Out Continued on page 3 presidents, MLA’s, MP’s, mayors, and a maximum of 100 people inside. There of my 70 branches, the Command has so on. They will not be carrying the will be no dinners, dances, or other ac- been able to assist a few that are bor- wreaths to the Cenotaphs as in previous tivities taking place for Remembrance derline with bills, cable, telephone, $1.33 +TAX years, but instead will be going up and Day this year. Clayton said it will be a heat, and rent. Those still have to come acknowledging their wreaths as their “very cut back November 11”. out each month, whether you’re open names are called. Clayton said some of Clayton added that other activities or not. Most are doing good, they’re the branches will have one designated which are normally big fundraisers staying afl oat. If this goes on very far person to lay the wreaths on behalf of for the Legion have been cancelled this into the next year, it’s going to be a dif- those who purchased them. year. He said Remembrance Day and ferent story. At the moment, out of 70 “We’re trying to keep it as normal as New Year’s Eve are the two biggest branches, I did not have to close any of possible,” said Clayton. fundraisers besides banquets and din- the branches. So far so good. I do have Wake Up to the Importance of Your Local Newspaper As your local newspaper, we report on the news and events a ecting your life and the world around you. Doing our part to keep the community connected and the public informed is ingrained in our mission, and your support is essential to this work. We invite you to subscribe today and start making every day an opportunity to be engaged, aware and a partner in our communities. e Saint Croix Courier 506.466.3220 | www.saintcroixcourier.ca 188026 2 | NOVEMBER 3, 2020 NEWS COVID-19 round-up for Tuesday, Oct. 27 to Monday, Nov. 2 Region also keeps watchful eye on outbreak in Washington County NEW BRUNSWICK ers in mind, citing 95 per cent of COVID-19 cases are undergo modified self-isolation unless they are vol- In this week’s roundup, we see cases increase in the result of travel, or a person who is the close con- untarily tested three times around days 0-2, 5-7, and Campbellton and Fredericton - Zone’s 5 and 3, and see tact of an individual who has travelled. 10-12. If the first test comes back negative, they are a spike in cases in Calais. The new self-isolation protocols came into effect at relieved from modified self-isolation until their next Tuesday, Oct. 27 midnight Thursday. test. If after the third test they are free of symptoms New cases Workers entering or returning to New Brunswick and continue to test negative, they would no longer be Public Health reported three new cases of COVID-19 from outside the Atlantic bubble are now subject to subject to modified self-isolation after the 10th day. In- Tuesday, all in Zone 5 - the Campbellton region as fol- modified self-isolation directives for 14 days with the dividuals will need to continue to wear a mask while lows:two people 50 to 59; andone individual 80 to 89. option of returning to regular public health mea- in public and follow Public Health guidance. All of these cases are self-isolating. Two of today’s sures in the province by being voluntarily tested for Individuals intending to remain in New Brunswick cases were identified through mass testing completed COVID-19 and having negative results and no symp- for shorter periods can be tested the number of times Sunday, Oct. 25 of 1,135 people in Dalhousie, however, toms. This does not apply to truckers or daily com- required based upon the length of their stay. If they by Tuesday, not all of Sunday’s test results had been muters. It also does not apply to people travelling into plan to remain in the province for one to four days processed. the province under the authority of an operational they would need one test to exit modified self-isola- On Tuesday, Calais Regional Hospital reported 22 plan approved by WorkSafe New Brunswick, as this tion. If they plan to remain five to nine days, two tests active cases of COVID-19 in Washington County. already involves a work-isolation requirement. would be required. Wednesday, Oct. 28 Russell said with risks outside the province growing A 14-day self-isolation upon entering or returning to New cases exponentially, New Brunswick had to “double down” the province is still required for non-essential travel Public Health reported three new cases of COVID-19 on it’s efforts to control the virus inside it’s borders. such as following a vacation, visiting family or mov- Wednesday. As outlined in the state of emergency mandatory ing to New Brunswick. The new cases are as follows:one individual 70 to 79 order, which was renewed Thursday, modified self-iso- Outbreak at an adult-residential facility in Zone 5 (Campbellton region). This case is self-iso- lation means a 14-day period during which a person Public Health is declaring an outbreak at Résidence lating and is under investigation; andtwo people 20 is able to leave isolation to access essential goods and 4 Saisons, an adult residential facility in Balmoral. to 29 in Zone 3 (Fredericton region).