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VOLUME 37 / NO 42 / OCTOBER 19, 2011

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CascapediaSt. Jules hosts classic car show

Photos: G. Gagné

Author Akhtar Naraghi signs a book for one of her fans, Sarah Chicoine.

Access to a family doctor: Also an issue in the Gaspé

Grand Cascapedia W. I. celebrates 60 years

Renowned Canadian author launches book in Gaspé Gilles Gagné

GASPÉ: - Akhtar Naraghi, a renowned Canadian author of Persian descent, launched her most recent book, ‘On the Train to my Village’, on October 16 at the Gaspé Cegep. While it might be surprising at first to see that Mrs. Naraghi launched her newest book in Gaspé before Montreal, those who know her are aware that she is deeply attached to the Gaspé Peninsula. The fact that the setting of the book is set in the Gaspé, combined with the author’s fondness for the Coast, which led her to live several months a year in the Griffon Cove part of Gaspé, all added up to explain the location of the book launch. Another factor was the friendship developed over the past 14 years with Gaspé

Cegep Literature Professor, Helen Bond. Dr. Naraghi dropped by with her first book, The Big Green House, and since then, over the years has met regularly with Mrs. Bond’s students. Akhtar Naraghi has travelled all over the world, has lived in many countries and many beautiful cities such as New Orleans and San Francisco. She insists; Gaspé and the Gaspé Peninsula occupy a special place in her heart and mind. “It brings the purity of my childhood, the child life, back to me (…) This book is very dear to me because it talks about the Gaspé (…) I love the beauty of nature and the people. It feels like one big family (…) I am a Gaspesian when I’m in the Gaspé,” she said to the good-sized crowd that at-

tended the book launch. Doctor Naraghi read excerpts from “On the train to my Village”, conversations she had with two passengers on the train. She also read excerpts from previous books, much to the delight of the audience. Professor Bond marvels at the author’s ability to cover subjects like the recurring themes of gender and culture in her novels, starting with “The Big Green House”. “I liked the book and it fit well in my theme course, Search for Identity. She began coming to speak to my classes and others at the CEGEP who were interested in her work, and that was a definite advantage for teaching the novel. The students had the opportunity to meet the author. I adopted the other novels as they were published and devel-

oped a great deal of material around the themes of innocence to experience, gender identity, and cultural identity that are found in those novels”, says Helen Bond. Doctor Naraghi’s novels are good tools to stimulate debates, from one year to another, while always coming up with new topics and arguments. The book launch was supplemented with two songs presented by Don Barclay, one which was “Sunny Gaspésie”, an adapted version of Sunny Tennessee where “cotton” was replaced by “cod”. Frederic Kraenzel also made a short presentation during which he provided information about Persia and Iran. Akhtar Naraghi will launch “On the Train to my Village” at Concordia University in Montreal on November 27.

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Rural and suburban mail carriers gear up for negotiations The Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) and Canada Post are going back to the bargaining table. On October 13, CUPW gave notice to Canada Post to commence bargaining for its 7,000-member Rural and Suburban Mail Carrier (RSMC) unit. “These negotiations represent a historic opportunity to bridge the rural-urban divide that exists in our country,” said Denis Lemelin, National President of the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW). RSMCs deliver mail to rural routes and many suburban areas. While RSMCs and urban postal workers work side-by-side and perform the same duties, their wages, benefits and working conditions are far apart. For example, RSMCs often use their own personal vehicles and wear hand-me-down uniforms from urban postal workers. The union is demanding that working conditions, wages and benefits, and health and safety protections be the same for all members. “We are looking for fairness and equality for these members,” said Donald Lafleur, CUPW’s 4th National Vice President. “We currently have a workplace where RSMCs get inferior treatment.” The existing RSMC collective agreement took effect in 2004, and expires December 31, 2011.

Mother Nature co-operated again this year maintaining the temperature in the twenties and the sunshine reflected beautifully off the highly polished vehicles.

Cascapedia-St. Jules hosts Classic Car Show Jim Cahill

Update - Wakeham Hall Jim Caputo In a recent meeting with the mayor of Gaspé, we shared our intention of saving the Wakeham Hall for heritage purposes. If the Town of Gaspé purchases the building, then it will be the town’s responsibility of saving the building with the support of the community. The plans for the building, as have been previously published in Spec, were presented verbally and in written form to the mayor. We have formally requested that our group be given time (one year) to determine what improvements need to be made to the building and to make overtures to potential funding groups. In the near future, I or a Friend of Wakeham Hall, will be visiting homes in the area with a petition in support of saving the hall from demolition.

Start the day off right with breakfast! Breakfast is the most important meal of the day, for kids and adults alike. Eating breakfast has been shown to increase mental capacity and improve behaviour, mood, and memory. It’s crucial to start your day with a nutritious breakfast and even more so for your children before school each morning. However, it can be difficult to make sure your child gets a well-balanced breakfast during the morning rush before heading off to school. October 17 - 23 is National School Safety Week, and Canada Safety Council encourages parents and guardians to ensure that children eat a well-balanced, nutritious meal before they head off to school each morning. By eating a nutritious breakfast, children will be well equipped to take on the day with enough energy to stay alert, learn and participate to their full potential. Breakfast literally means to “break the fast” from going eight to 12 hours without eating. You need to give your body and brain the nutrients it needs to refuel. A balanced breakfast not only kick-starts the metabolism, but it will set your child up for a more successful day.

CASCAPEDIA-ST. JULES: The 11th annual Fall Festival Classic Car Show was held on October 9. Mother Nature cooperated again this year maintaining the temperature in the twenties and the sunshine reflected beautifully off the highly polished vehicles. A total of 68 classic and custom cars and trucks turned out this year for the show coming from as far away as Miramichi, N.B. and Port Daniel. The show began at 9 a.m. and by 2 p.m. the ball field was full of cars and spectators interested in viewing some of the

vehicles they grew up with. All spectators were given the chance to vote for their favourite vehicle and the winner of the People’s Choice Award went to Ben Martin from Gesgapegiag with his 2005 Ford Mustang GT. With all the random draws completed at 2 p.m. we did our traditional car blow-up. This year’s victim, a 1979 Chrysler New Yorker, lasted for 1 minute and 40 seconds and Kelly Cochrane of CascapediaSt Jules picked the correct time. The owners of the vehicles completed their voting by 2:30 with first place going to Gaston Cyr from St. Alphonse

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with a 1946 Ford Super De Luxe and runner-up to P.A. Longlois of Port Daniel with a 1974 Challenger. On behalf of the Fall Fest Committee and the Cascapedia 50 Plus Club we wish to thank all participants for bringing their cars. At times the ball field was packed with cars and visitors who were quite pleased with the turnout. A special thank-you to all our sponsors, especially Toyota Baie des Chaleurs and Mauger Ford for supplying new vehicles for the public to view. Until next year, remember, don’t crush that old car, refurbish it and bring it to the show.

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Appleby takes advantage of MPs visit to remind Ottawa of Services Canada file Gilles Gagné

NEW RICHMOND: - New Richmond mayor, Nicole Appleby, took the opportunity provided by the visit on October 12 of Conservative Member of Parliament, Jacques Gourde, to remind him of the fact that she wants to meet with Minister Denis Lebel. Mayor Appleby wishes to speak with Mr. Lebel about the future of the Services Canada office in her town. Mr. Gourde, who was in the Gaspé on behalf of Mr. Lebel, the minister responsible for Canada Economic Development and also minister in charge of Quebec’s economic files, didn’t even have the time to talk about the day’s announcement, a $40,350 grant for wood processors, when Mrs. Appleby passed on her message. “Don’t undo with the right hand the good you’ve done with your left,” she said about the announced closure of the Human Resources and Skills Development Canada division of the Services Canada office in New Richmond. Up to 35 jobs are threatened in New Richmond by the announcement made on August 19 by Minister Diane Finlay. She wants to reorganize the current 120 centers across the country into 22 large ones. The services provided in New Richmond would be transferred to Thetford Mines, in the constituency of Minister Christian Paradis. Mayor Appleby handed Mr. Gourde a number of resolutions adopted by various Bay of Chaleur economic development organizations. She asked him to give these resolutions to Denis Lebel, to whom he is the parliamentary assistant. When she asked Mr. Gourde if she could count on him to defend the position adopted in the Bay of Chaleur, he remained silent. A few minutes later, he told Mayor Appleby: “I get the message. It is important that people receive the services they need.” He added that he would make a plea to Minister Lebel “so that the services are maintained.” Later, when asked by journalists if receiving “the serv-

Police report Lawrence Stevens, 69, from Bonaventure was charged on October 11 with nine counts of sexual offences. In a first case, he is accused of rape, illegal sexual relations and indecent assault on a girl between the ages of 14 and 16. In a second case, he faces five counts of illegal sexual relations, rape, indecent assault and sexual contacts with an adult woman. The accused, a retired teacher, must return to court on October 21. The commission of the offences allegedly took place between 1979 and 1982. André Beckrich, 72, also from Bonaventure a former swimming coach and physical education teacher, was arrested the same day. He is charged with two counts of indecent assault and must return to court on October 21. Two other men were arrested on October 12, presumably because they could have facilitated the commission of the abovementioned offences. They were not charged but could be summoned to appear in court at a later date. -----On October 14, at the Percé Courthouse, Quebec Court Judge Embert Whittom, sentenced Christian Couture, 51, from Grand River, to three seven-year sentences of penitentiary. Couture was also sentenced to sentences of two years and three years of penitentiary. All the sentences will be served concurrently. The accused had registered a plea of guilty to charges of a sexual nature seven months earlier.

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Mayor Appleby handed Mr. Gourde a number of resolutions adopted by various Bay of Chaleur economic development organizations. ices they need” means services provided in New Richmond by Gaspesian employees, he assured people of his understanding that “offering first line services here is important (…) with people (employees) based here.” Over the past decade, the cuts hitting Human Resources and Skills Development Canada have generally led to deterioration in the

quality of services for the users, like replying and sending cheques to unemployed people. Nicole Appleby says she is aware of the fact that some cuts have to be made at the federal level to reduce the deficit, but closing offices and increasing the distance between service providers and the public is not the solution.

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The crimes were committed between January 1974 and January 2010. Couture was a minor when he committed his first sexual offence. He was charged in 2010 with sexual assault, sexual touching and asking someone to touch him. He had to provide a DNA sample for the sexual delinquent registry. After his release, Couture will be forbidden to work with young people and be in contact with them. He is prohibited from possessing a firearm for a period of 10 years. The court declared him a long-term offender and consequently he will be subject to long-term supervision for a period of seven years. Furthermore, he will have to contact the authorities once a year for the next 20 years and keep them informed at all times of his address. -----Denis Francis, 61 and his son Steven Francis, 38, both from Bridgeville will return to the Percé Courthouse on February 2. On that date, the trial of Denis Francis will begin on a charge of sexual assault on a woman whose name we are not allowed to reveal. Steven Francis, accused of assault and uttering threats will have a pro forma appearance and his trial date will then be determined. -----On October 14, Sûreté du Québec officers from the Matapedia detachment, assisted by members of the regional investigation squad, based in Pabos, conducted a drug raid in a Pointe-à-laCroix house, located along Chemin de la Petite-Rivière-duLoup. The occupant was not on the premises but police officers found and seized 12 marijuana plants outside the house, 25 plants inside, more than 2.8 kilos of bulk marijuana, more than two grams of hashish and 400 contraband cigarettes. They are still looking for the 41-year-old occupant of the house. -----At the Rimouski Courthouse, Alain Bond, 34, from Chandler was remanded in custody by Quebec Court Judge James Rondeau until the end of the proceedings on charges of dangerous driving, hit and run, drug possession, possession of a weapon with a dangerous intent and armed robbery. Bond was arrested on September 25 in L’Isle Verte, near Rivière-du-Loup, following a pursuit by the police. He had presumably stolen a car before the pursuit. He went on to smash two vehicles, including a Sûreté du Québec cruiser. He will return to court on October 27 in Rimouski. Page 3, October 19, 2011 - Spec

Editorial page EDITORIAL: Gilles Gagné

The build up to a by-election A by-election is looming in the riding of Bonaventure but Premier Jean Charest wonʼt call it until he has a good candidate to fill the huge shoes of Nathalie Normandeau, who resigned five weeks ago. It will be a difficult task. The other parties are already getting prepared. A lot of people thought that the Parti Québécois would have some difficulty finding a good candidate following the partyʼs numerous internal problems since the end of spring. Apparently, that didnʼt scare away Sylvain Roy, who actually contacted PQ officials to voice his interest. In 2008, Marcel Landry had to come out of a 10 year hiatus from active politics to make sure that the party would have a candidate in the riding he represented between February 1994 and November 1998. Mr. Roy is a doer. He teaches sociology and has found time to create CIRADD (Centre dʼinitiation à la recherché et dʼaide au développement durable), a multi-faceted research body interested in sustainable development initiatives. His humanities students and a colleagueʼs nature science students participate in several research projects that provide them with a taste for digging deeper into subjects. Considering the age of the students and the complexity of research for people who are usually still teenagers, is a big feat. The CIRADD has helped, by conducting a scientific survey, and putting together the regionʼs commuter service, called REGIM. Can Mr. Roy find ways to translate into everyday language the sociology rhetoric he is familiar with? That will be one of his main political goals if he wants to be elected. He certainly knows enough about the regions problems to hold his own in most debates. Patricia Chartier, the Québec Solidaire candidate, has the distinction of working for Philip Toone, the New Democratic Partyʼs Member of Parliament for the Gaspé Peninsula and Magdalen Islands, elected in May. She was Québec Solidaireʼs candidate in 2008. She is familiar with the region, a knowledge developed during years of community involvement. She too will seldom be embarrassed in front of a microphone. A lot of Liberal supporters think that Steeve Leblanc, a New Richmond native, who now works as chief of staff for Minister Sam Hamad, is the most interesting prospect to run in an eventual convention and later as a party candidate. As a former president of the Liberalsʼ youth commission, Mr. Leblanc has some experience dealing with the public. He has been away from the Gaspé for about a decade but he has always kept a close eye on regional affairs. His hesitation comes mainly from the emphasis he places on his family life. He certainly helps the Liberalʼs chance of winning the general election. Premier Charest knows that a by-election in Bonaventure will be a major test for his government. Losing a Liberal stronghold a few months before a general election could be a major boost for the Parti Québécois, given that Pauline Maroisʼ party stands a good chance to win, which is a possibility now that Nathalie Normandeau has left. François Legault is still rated high at the Quebec level but his popularity in rural areas is far from evident. His support for the eventual creation of three new ridings in the Montreal area, at the expense of the Gaspé Peninsula, Lower St. Lawrence and a third constituency near Lévis, will not confuse him as an advocate for the regions. Besides, he still has to officially found a party.

If Premier Charest calls a by-election in Bonaventure before he calls a general election, the whole province will watch the ridingʼs campaign because, like in 1994, it will give a strong indication of which party is likely to form the next government.

I will take umbrage with much of what was written with respect to the Canadian Oil Sands and the protesters in Ottawa (September 28th). First, Gagne uses the the word ʻtar sandsʼ instead of oil sands from which one would immediately gather that he is coming from the far left and thus with a real bias. There are a number of inaccuracies in the article which would indicate that rather than the subject being researched, it was taken almost verbatim from what those like multi-millionaire Suzuki and others opposed to the oil sands have said. There were (according to the Ottawa police force) somewhere between 250 and 300 at the protest – not 500 as supposed and, certainly they did not represent main stream Canadians. These same people will be seen at any and all protests and represent various groups such as the pro-abortion lobby, the homosexual lobby, anti-capitalist groups, etc. etc. Most do not have jobs, do not want jobs and live off the largesse of the hardworking Canadian taxpayer. They demand freedom-of-speech BUT only for themselves. Any who think differently are shouted down. Besides everything else, most never know what they are protesting – they just like to protest! The statement that “a sizeable part of the American population ... is opposed to the pipeline” is also inaccurate or flat-out wrong. It is the same minuscule. yet loud-mouthed group as we see in Canada who are indeed opposed to it. The exploitation of the oil sands is doing no damage to Canadaʼs reputation as the writer contends and can anyone name a country with such a wealth of raw material that would fail to develop it? I think not! The writer seems to also have forgotten that as the oil flows south, dollars flow north to Canada to be used to develop other segments of our resources and industries which in turn means additional jobs for Canadians. One would think that no research has been done or efforts made to protect the environment and that is far from the truth. Time and again independent analysises have proven that what is being done is indeed environmentally sound. Better that we in North America develop our own supply of oil than to depend on countries who are unreliable “friends” or worse still, our enemies.

The hundreds of ships plying the oceans carrying oil are doing far more damage to the environment (they do belch our pollutants) than anything we can do. The oil sands issue is quite similar to the protests regarding animal furs. Europeans cry loudly as do the same local protesters about the fact that we kill animals for their furs but while in Europe we saw far more women wearing furs than one would ever see in Canada. I believe that the word hypocrisy should come to mind. D. R. Huntington Bedford, Nova Scotia. The SPEC September 21st headline ''Offshore oil and gas: some Gaspesians are very worried'' describes the Société de conservation ZICO de la Baie-de-Gaspé (Gaspé Bay Important Bird Area Conservation Society) very well. As president of the Society, I attended the September 14th information meeting given by Ms. Danielle Giroux from the Coalition Saint-Laurent. The information reinforced our position, taken in January 2011, asking for a permanent moratorium, not just a temporary moratorium, on all oil and gas exploration or exploitation in the whole of the Gulf of St. Lawrence, for the following reasons, among others: - The crucial role that birds play in the ecosystem, and their vulnerability to the devastating effects of oil spills; - There are many birds in the Gaspé Bay Important Bird Area, including endangered, resident, and migratory birds, all with their habitat needs; - The Assemblée nationale du Québec has acknowledged the graveness of the oil disaster that happened in the Gulf of Mexico in 2010; - The government of Québec announced in September 2010 a permanent moratorium on all oil and gas exploration or exploitation in the marine estuary basin and the northwest part of the Gulf of St. Lawrence, since they form a ''complex, fragile environment, and many communities there depend on tourism or commercial fishing, and it is out of the question to develop a new activity to the detriment of existing ones''; - The north and south parts of the Gulf of St. Lawrence, and the Baie-des- Chaleurs basin are just as much at risk from environmental and social damage, since they are also complex, fragile environments with communities that depend on tourism and fishing; - There are no guarantees or fail-safe methods for oil and gas activities; - Oil and gas are non-renewable pollutants contributing to climate change, making it essential to invest instead in renewable, sustainable energy. Margret Grenier President Société de conservation ZICO de la Baie-de-Gaspé Douglastown, Qc

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Access to a family doctor: Also an issue in the Gaspé “There are three doctors short of a total of 160 in the region’’ Thierry Haroun

lem. That’s an important issue. I would like to add that doctors of the region have a large range of responsibilities [compared to doctors in large metropolitan centres such as Montreal and Quebec]. A

CHANDLER: - Doctor Louis Godin, President of the Quebec General Practitioner’s Federation, was recently in Chandler to meet with his peers from the Gaspé and Magdalen Islands. The following are some questions and answers from my interview with Dr. Godin. Q. What was the main subject that was discussed during your stay in the Gaspé Dr. Godin? A. “The major subject that came up during our discussions was concern about the support that our physicians need during their everyday work. We must look closely at how we can make their work easier. That can translate into offering them more professionals such a nurses and giving them the opportunity to have better access to tools, such as radiology data, equipment and so on.’’ Q. Was access to a family physician discussed and how many people don’t have access to one? A. “Yes it was a subject discussed. In Quebec, two million people don’t have access to a family doctor which represents approximately 25% of the population. On the Gaspé peninsula the percentage is about the same. The reason is simple: We need more doctors. But to have more doctors we have to make this profession an attractive one. In the future, we will put more effort in that area.’’ Q. What’s the situation on the Gaspé Coast in terms of numbers and the responsibilities of a doctor working here compared to larger centres?

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Wood processing group receives money to improve marketing strategy Gilles GagnĂŠ

NEW RICHMOND: - Ten wood processors, who regrouped under the name Association bois dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;apparence GaspĂŠsie, are currently putting together a marketing strategy that will help their industry develop new domestic and foreign markets. The Association was founded in 2009. Its members have joined forces because individually, they are too small to take the necessary steps to development new markets, and attend networking events and trade shows, often held overseas or elsewhere in North America. â&#x20AC;&#x153;For a small business, getting its products known and advertising it can be difficult (â&#x20AC;Ś) There is often no full-time sales person. People have to wear many hats,â&#x20AC;? explains Guy Pardiac, president of Association bois dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;apparence GaspĂŠsie. The association of appearance-grade lumber processors produce a wide range of hardwood and softwood finished products. Their products are for indoor and outdoor use, mouldings and trim, decorative elements, windows and doors components. The regionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 10 members have combined sales of about $8 million and hire a total of 30 to 50 people, depending on the time of the year. The mandate to coordinate these commercial efforts is carried out by GIMXport, the GaspĂŠ Peninsula and Magdalen Islands export club. Its spokesperson Gino Cyr says that some of the members are already selling to the United States, especially in New England. They are also targeting Europe. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Contact Signature (a firm from Saint-ElzĂŠar) is trying to sell in Europe. Some members will attend a show in Baltimat (an international fair specialized in wood products) over the next year,â&#x20AC;? says Mr. Cyr. Some of the activities planned in the future go beyond attending trade shows. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We want to work with architects, and designers in order to keep up with new trends in the market place, or, for example, make tailor-made products,â&#x20AC;? points out Mr. Cyr. The action plan of the Association bois dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;apparence GaspĂŠsie required a cash injection of $150,000. The memPage 6, October 19, 2011 - Spec

bers were asked to contribute 30%. On October 12, the Canada Economic Development Agency announced that Ottawa would contribute $40,350 to the marketing strategy. LotbiniĂ¨re-Chutes-de-laChaudiĂ¨re MP Jacques Gourde was on hand for the announcement, as well as New Richmond mayor, Nicole Appleby. The financing was completed by the ConfĂŠrence rĂŠgionale des ĂŠlus, and two Quebec government departments, Municipal Affairs and Economic Development, Innovation and Exports. New Carlisleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Vimy Cedar is one of the 10 members of the Association bois dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;apparence GaspĂŠsie. Owner Bryan Powers would be happy to welcome new markets. He has yet to export any of his products. Overall, the slump

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PERCÉ: - In Percé on October 13, the Canadian government announced the granting of more than $1.3 million for Gaspé Peninsula lobster fishing industry. Acting on behalf of Denis Lebel, Minister of Economic Development of Canada for the Regions of Quebec, Jacques Gourde, MP for Lotbinière–Chutes-de-laChaudière, announced that the Regroupement des pêcheurs professionnels du Sud de la Gaspésie will benefit with $1,303,600 to promote Gaspé lobster in foreign markets and acquire electronic logbooks to facilitate the traceability of this fishery product. “This financial contribution to the Regroupement des pêcheurs professionnels du Sud de la Gaspésie is yet another example of the Government of Canada’s firm commitment to supporting the region’s lobster industry,” said Jacques Gourde. He added that the lobster industry plays a

major part in the economy of the region with its 1,200 fishermen and $15.7 million in terms of production value. Mr. Gourde pointed out that the economic climate in the past several years has severely affected the Gaspé lobster industry, a situation further exacerbated by the high concentration (85%) of lobster sales to the United States. Regional industry stakeholders, in collaboration with GÎMXPORT, based in Chandler, and the Quebec Fish Processors Association, have therefore developed a three-year marketing strategy targeting the French, Italian and Chinese markets. The strategy, for which Canada Economic Development provided $1,086,000 in funding, focuses on various activities including participation in international trade shows and the organization of promotional events such as reverse missions. This large-scale campaign is expected to help sustain this important socioeconomic activity for the region.

Onil Cloutier, director of the Regroupement des pêcheurs professionnels du Sud de la Gaspésie, emphasized that targeting other markets such as China and Europe is essential to keep the industry afloat.“For instance, we’ve already travelled to Italy and Spain, and we realize that there’s a market out there. We must continue to promote our products at the international level.” He mentions that this approach can only help to get a “better price for our lobster,” which has been plummeting over the years. For example, last year lobster was worth $4.75 per pound while five years ago the price was $6.20. Liberal Gaspé MNA, Georges Mamelonet, is of the same opinion. “The Asian market is a major one. When you think that approximately 350 million Chinese people can buy a lobster every weekend, it’s very significant.” Secondly, one of the key elements of the strategy announced by Deputy Jacques Gourde is to promote eco-certi-

MP Jacques Gourde. groupement des pêcheurs professionnels du Sud de la Gaspésie will help in developing a sustainability strategy that will be profitable for Gaspé processors while generating important local economic spinoffs, added Mr. Gourde. Onil Cloutier told SPEC that today’s reality is “to be able to prove that your product respects the sustainable development criteria and in Europe this aspect is very important. Marketing and respecting the environment go hand-in-hand today.”

fication, a growing demand among lobster consumers. To assist fishermen in complying with this standard, electronic logbooks have been installed on fishing boats. They record catches and data and provide better traceability of the product, an essential requirement for eco-certification. That is why the acquisition of this software is so important. Canada Economic Development contributed $217,487 toward the purchase of this software. These initiatives of the Re-

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Okay, I admit that I am pretty excited taking the train this afternoon. I have not done so for about 35 years. I am like a little kid-changing seats; finding a place for my coat; organizing my bags; making this my special place. I see Elaine and Hayden and wave frantically at them but they, having finished their work on the train, are probably thinking about their drive home, oblivious to an overzealous passenger. Doors closed; tickets verified and we're off. We move slowly beside the bike path on which I walk daily in Sandy Beach but soon we are full speed ahead until we approach Haldimand Beach. Over the bridge and wow, the birds are in sight and I am in my glory. I recognize some of the houses in Douglastown and then we pick up speed again with the trees just a blur of green and gold. The train whistle has me humming “The City of New Orleans” but many people seem focused on their laptops so I keep it low. Belle Anse School, Bonaventure Island, Percé Rock, I now know where I am. I decide to try out the washroom to which I have chosen a seat in close proximity. Inside I wait for a possible lurch when we stop but no, very smooth. Just beautiful around Barachois and we are greeted by a heron which I especially enjoy. Oh boy, now we are up high above the trees with the water below. Percé Station soon appears. I do some reading and when I look up, we are behind Lena’s Camping in Grand River where we used to stay in the summer when Hubby worked there for Hydro. In Chandler, we pass the mill and I think of the church that used to be there. Near the beach, a woman sits in her wheel chair with her dog beside her. I wave and she does the same, smiling. We are now in Gascons. We pass the fields where the bundles of hay have been rolled. I see a lot of ferns and a lot of rocks close to my window. Sort of glad I am wearing my collar, just in case. Onward to Port Daniel where Hubby courted me and we were married 38 years ago. But now to my surprise, the train enters a tunnel. Awesome! Love the playground equipment shaped like a boat next to the Tourist Information office there. We pass the sign “Pine Crest Farms” and know we are in Shigawake. I think of the two Paul Almond books set in this area that I have in my suitcase and am giving as gifts when I arrive at my destination. It is New Carlisle that welcomes us the most warmly with festive, yellow balloons. Nice touch. It is here also that my scenic view ends for the night as my blind is pulled down and I bid good night to the world ( I will catch the rest on my return trip). As I drift off to sleep, I look forward to sitting in the dome car tomorrow. I am happy that I have taken this train trip so I can view the beautiful countryside from another vantage point. I am not in a hurry; I am taking one day at a time; I am going to see people I love; I am loving life and I am zzz... Wishing you Peace, The Cancer Chick

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GASPÉ: - The Hôtel des Commandants in Gaspé is renovating its building for $1 million. Conservative Party’s Member of Parliament Jacques Gourde was in Gaspé on October 13 to confirm a $338,333 loan from Canada Economic Development (CED) to the inn owners and announced a $115,350 grant to the Traversée de la Gaspésie à ski (TDLG), in order to market the event outside Quebec. At the hotel, 44 of the 70 rooms were modernized, said Director General Pascal Denis. “We want to standardize our product, in order to attract international customers, but also to make sure that the quality is equal throughout the hotel.” A training room, including a spa and a sauna, as well as massage rooms were added. “Our customers want to keep the habits they have at home,” explained Mr. Denis. The Baker cinema, located in the hotel, is closed because of the renovation work but Mr. Denis would like to reopen it in December. “The cinema will be more up-todate, with digitalized and high definition equipment. We’ll also add arcade video games and an electronic café, because there’s a lack of entertainment for teenagers in Gaspé.” $115,000 to market the TDLG Since the 2011 event the Traversée de la Gaspésie (TDLG) organizers have been working on marketing outside of Quebec. They can continue with this objective, thanks to the $115,350 CED grant. The 10th Traversée, which will take place from February 18 to 25, 2012, will welcome skiers from France, Finland, Ontario, New Brunswick and British Columbia. In November, TDLG rep-

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Didymo alga affected by high water level Gilles Gagné

NEW RICHMOND: - Gaspesian biologist, Carole-Anne Gillis, says that the summer of 2011 had a mixed impact on the didymo alga. The good news is that the high water level in most rivers prevented the alga’s growth, but the fact that the didymo was not highly visible made it difficult to study, which complicated Ms. Gillis’ work. She states that the alga is present in most Gaspé Peninsula rivers. It travels from one river to another mostly through the gear of sports fishermen. “Water levels were high. That limits the growth because the alga is taken out by the current. We observed it on the Bonaventure River, and on the Milnikek, a tributary of the Matapedia River. There was a sudden, phenomenal rise in water level around August 5. Over three days, we almost had a spring flood. We lost two months of data,” she explains. The didymo alga spreads by splitting in two. It seems to only need some light to grow. In New Zealand, the alga proved so invasive that on some rivers, a one-metre layer covered the stream’s bottom from one shore to the other. So far, two effects were noticed along Quebec rivers, one on sports fishing and one on the salmon itself. The white carpet formed by the alga doesn’t attract sports fishermen and convinces fishing clubs to delay invest-

ments. Moreover, some researchers have noticed that the alga reduces the number of larvae drifting in the current. Since salmon specimens eat these larvae, they must now spend four to five times more energy to feed. It will therefore affect their growth and their resistance once they reach the high sea. Carole-Anne Gillis collaborates with experts from Colorado and British Columbia to develop a model that could determine the alga’s habits and the causes that could limit its growth.

“On the Bonaventure River, there is a lot of light and the water is clear. Those two elements favour the alga’s growth. We see it in some pools, at deeper depths, on big rocks. On the Restigouche River, the water is brown so the alga is not deep,” she says. She and some colleagues are trying to see if the didymo alga has been present in Quebec for a long time. “Was it born here or not? Did it invade our rivers or has it always been around but in a discreet form?,” she asks.

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First, septic tanks can be made of several different materials and none are indestructible, therefore they do need to be changed. For example, steel tanks made before 1980 corrode after 15 years if not protected properly. Second, what is done at the surface is important. Heavy weight above ground can damage septic tanks as can the roots of large growing trees nearby. Third, not everything will decompose in the tank and instead it will build up, so even though there is an overflow system, it will no longer function properly with excess years of accumulating waste. Note also that the system needs to be treated well. Not everything can be poured or flushed down the drain. For example, solid wastes and grease can reduce a septic system’s efficiency or clog it and some cleaning products can kill good bacteria

that are keeping the system working properly. Each of these things can result in an imperfect system that doesn’t allow our wastes to be broken down properly. This results in leaks of improperly treated waste water and wastes flowing into or above the ground around our systems that can be hazardous to human and environmental health. This outflow and/or overflow can go into the surface water, ground water or

nearby streams resulting in many problems. Many untreated bacteria can cause infections and/or diseases if found in water supplies. Drinking water can become polluted, swimmers could have problems ranging from eye infections to hepatitis, and phosphates could accumulate and cause algal blooms. There are many potential hazards associated with improper septic tank maintenance, but most importantly is

Notice of Election by Acclamation To the administrative board for the Health and Social Services establishments of the Gaspésie and Madeline Islands Electoral College Following the notice of elections published the 7th of September 2011, notice is hereby given that elections will not be held on the 1st of November 2011 for the following establishments. At the end of the nomination period, two people per establishment were elected by acclamation. They are as follows;

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• Minors cannot vote. • A person employed by an institution or practising a profession in a centre operated by an institution cannot vote at the election held for this institution. • An individual must have his/her main residence in the institutionʼs region to be eligible to vote (or, in the case of a local authority : in the territory of the institutionʼs local services network). Further information: Requests are to be addressed to the Director General or the Electionʼs President of the CSSS Rocher-Pérce.

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Mme Lise Pouliot, dg

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that pollution can make its way farther and deeper into the environment causing many environmental problems at many different scales. Once pollutants go into the environment, they can accumulate in areas where they can negatively affect human and environmental health, therefore be aware and be informed. Check your city bi-laws because we want to protect our water resources and avoid anyone or anything ingesting harmful waste.

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Vision Gaspé-Percé Now participates in Users’ Rights Week Tracey Leotta

health and social services we have the right to voice our concerns in the hope of improving the system for everyone. For any information concerning the CSSS services, you can contact Michelle Sinnett: 418 368-3301 extension 3273 or Vision on 418 368 3212.

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GASPÉ: - On September 30, an information kiosk was set up at Place Jacques-Cartier for the specific purpose of informing the public of their right to information regarding health and social services. Vision Gaspé-Percé Now was very pleased to participate in this event and ensure that information is being provided to the English-speaking community in their language. The CSSS Users’ Committee organized the event inviting some key partners: Complaint Assistance and Support Centre Gaspé Peninsula/Magdalen Islands (CAAP-GIM), the Centre de ressourcement, de reinsertion et d’intervention (CRRI), Vision Gaspé-Percé Now, the local service quality and complaints commissioner and the CSSS community relations and communications officer. There were two main areas of interest expressed by the English-speaking community at this event. The first is being

lenges experienced when travelling to Rimouski for consultations or treatment. This was a positive initiative undertaken by the Users’ Committee. The event emphasized the importance for the public to be more aware of the services available to assist them, and that as users’ of

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Thee Administrativee Council The management and its employees wish to thank all the agricultural producers of the region for having confidence in the Coopérative agricole Baie des Chaleurs of Caplan. The year 2011 is successful and 2012, the international year of cooperatives, will be a good opportunity to show our value and durablity to the area. After more than 70 years, La Coop BDC can strongly affirm that it is here to stay... with you and for you. Support our agricultural producers by proudly consuming Gaspesian products.

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Grand Cascapedia Women’s Institute celebrates 60 years Cynthia Dow

GRAND CASCAPEDIA: On the afternoon of Sunday, October 16, the Grand Cascapedia WI threw a tea party for former members and friends at the 50-Plus Club in Cascapedia. President Kathleen Paquet welcomed the crowd and recounted some exploits from the history of this women’s group. Mrs. Reuben Skene from the Shigawake WI chaired the founding meeting in March 1951, and 26 local women paid fifty cents each to join! The presence of Evelyn (Mrs. Warren) Gilker who was at the founding meeting was acknowledged. Through the years the organization waxed and waned, today there are 22 active members, some of them third generation. One of the first activities of the organization was to send a $5 donation to the Red Cross to help cover the cost of cod-liver oil pills for

local school children – which elicited a groan from those in the room! Other activities “for home and country” included support to local schools, sports teams, and foster children overseas. Ms. Paquet reminded the crowd that the Women’s Institute has some nine million members around the world and has been involved in clean drinking water projects around the world, with a seat at the United Nations as a result. The Cascapedia group was involved in applying pressure for the building of St. Joseph’s Residence in Maria, through the initiative of the late member Mrs. Elsie (Lorne) Robertson working closely with Dr. Martin and the Catholic nuns. Many members of other local organizations were at the tea to salute the WI, to thank them for their contribution to the community, and to wish them another 60 active years! These included Mayor Pat St. Onge, Legion President

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Fireman Troy Smith (with air tank) and Freddy Boudreau demonstrate the different parts of the suit.

‘Fire Prevention Week’ celebrated with school children Freddy Boudreau

NEW CARLISLE: - The week of October 9 was “Fire Prevention Week” all across Canada. The occasion was marked on the morning of October 13 with New Carlisle High School, in collaboration with the New Carlisle Fire Dept. holding a presentation for grades 5 & 6 in the morning, and for pre-K to grade 4 in the afternoon. The goal of the Fire Department was to teach fire safety, prevention, and the need for escape plans. The information session was followed by a “friendly” competition involving fireman Troy Smith, and teacher Ms. Lori Budd. It was a close call, but the fire department won out in the end. The

visit was concluded with the children having a complete tour of the fire truck, trying on the gear, and receiving a colouring book on safety. Seeing the smiles on the children's faces and watching their interaction was a sure sign of their learning and enjoyment of their time with the firemen. It’s a fair assumption to say that the fireman enjoyed their day just as much. The New Carlisle Fire Department wishes to remind everyone that the time will be changing soon, and that this is a reminder to change the batteries in your smoke detector. Also, it is fall and we will be, or are using our heat sources. So please have them inspected and cleaned.

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Legion thinks veterans programs should be exempted from current federal program review The Dominion President of The Royal Canadian Legion believes that Prime Minister Harper should follow the lead of President Obama in exempting Veterans programs from the ongoing program review. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Veterans of all ages, including RCMP members and their families have served their country and the government has incurred a moral debt to them. This debt needs to be paid down in the same

manner that the government is addressing the national financial debtâ&#x20AC;? says Pat Varga. Pat Varga was in the audience when President Obama recently spoke to an assembly of American Legion members this August in Minneapolis. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I was struck by his words of support to Veterans and his personal engagement that Veteransâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; benefits would be exempt from the US program reviewâ&#x20AC;? she says. The Legion feels very strongly that Prime

Minister Harper should make the same personal commitment to Canadian Veterans and their families. Veterans Affairs Canada should be exempt from implementing any measure through the ongoing program review that would affect negatively

the support, services and programs that are currently provided. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Getting our financial house in order should not be done on the backs of our wounded warriors and their familiesâ&#x20AC;? says Pat Varga. Pat Varga concludes by saying that: â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Prime Min-

ister should recognize not only in words but also in deeds the moral debt incurred by our sailors, soldiers, airmen and airwomen, and their families in the service of their country. Veterans programs must be exempt from the current program review.â&#x20AC;?

January 2012 in New Carlisle Training in French Second Language Eastern Shores School Board in collaboration with Emploi QuĂŠbec will offer training in French Second Language. This training is offered to candidates with a clear professional objective; searching for employment which requires a basic knowledge of French in order to integrate the job market. -

Duration: 450 hours /15 week period (including 5 weeks immersion in the workplace) Tentative Dates: January 16, 2012 to April 27, 2012 Location: The Anchor Adult and Vocational Education Center in New Carlisle You must be admissible to Emploi QuĂŠbec training measure.

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You must register before: December 16, 2012 The new Director General - Sarah-MichĂ¨le Couillard

A new team for BookFest BONAVENTURE: - The board of directors of the regional literary event BookFest is happy to announce that Ms. Sarah-MichĂ¨le Couillard has been appointed Executive Director. Ms. Couillard hails from Fox River, and has completed studies in recreology and tourism management. She then acquired excellent experience in cultural and rural development, as well as in event organization, in the Quebec

City area. Ms. Couillard says she is ready to take on this new challenge as the head of this regional event that is greatly appreciated by the population. She will be accompanied by Ms. RĂŠbecca Dumais, who is in her second year as Executive Assistant. The 2012 edition of BookFest will be held this year from April 22 to April 29 all over the GaspĂŠ Peninsula and Magdalen Islands.

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Salmon - A part of our heritage Jim Caputo WAKEHAM: - As a young boy, I can remember catching small trout at the old covered bridge in upper Wakeham. I only found out later that these trout were young salmon (parr). I was very young – I didn’t know any better and hopefully the statute of limitations has run out for such crimes committed many years ago! I am taking this opportunity to confess, publicly, of my crimes and promise to never do it again. But, on a more serious note, I now realize that this ignorant young boy was involved in a practice that impacted on a very significant industry, not only the Gaspé Peninsula, but locations worldwide. My grandfather was a guide on salmon rivers on the North Shore of the St. Lawrence, a job which, undoubtedly, supplemented his income significantly. Many other Gaspesians would be involved in this same type of work - the name that personally comes to mind as having spent summers on the rivers, is Mr. Bert Patterson of Sunny Bank, who was a lovely man, and my wife’s great uncle. It was he who introduced me to the Atlantic Salmon Journal and the Atlantic Salmon Association/ Federation that published this fine magazine. In later years I tried salmon fishing and I should have known better – but this time the problem was not one of ignorance but one of skill. The man I was fishing near (I wonder if you remember?) certainly did not appreciate my efforts and this, as well as other attempts, pretty well ended my salmon fishing career, not that it made any difference to the salmon. These days, while I no longer attempt to fish either legally or illegally, I am in pursuit of other things that are associated with the industry. Being of a curious nature and interested in most things having to do with Gaspé, I had heard years ago that a Mr. Edmund de SteCroix, of Gaspé, tied some of the best salmon flies available and knowing that this, too, is a part of our heritage, I asked Mr. de Ste. Croix to tie, for a museum display, favourite flies used

Gesgapegiag demonstration demanding a moratorium on oil and gas exploration and exploitation Gilles Gagné

Edmund de Ste-Croix, of Gaspé, tied some of the favourite salmon flies used on Gaspe Rivers. on Gaspé rivers, which he gladly did. Needless to say, these flies are beautiful examples from a true craftsman. These flies are now displayed in a specially crafted shadow box and they will accompany other items that represent this part of our heritage. Recently added to this collection is a vintage and rare Montague Gaspé split

bamboo salmon fly fishing rod. In closing - let us all work together to ensure that this remarkable fish will long be available for our fishing enjoyment and remain an important part of our economy and heritage. If you use the Internet, a visit to the Atlantic Salmon Federation web site is worthwhile. www.asf.ca.

GESGAPEGIAG: - The St. Lawrence Coalition and the Gesgapegiag Mi’gmaq First Nation invite the public concerned with the protection of the Gulf of St. Lawrence to attend a peaceful march. The march, which will take place in Gesgapegiag on October 22, at 2 p.m. is asking for a moratorium on oil and gas exploration and exploitation. The event is being organized by Gesgapegiag councillor Quentin Condo, who is of the opinion that important issues related to the exploration of oil and gas must unite all Gulf communities. “In a united and responsible way, all Nations must seek to protect the interests of all people who share this earth,” he says. Many First Nations, such as the Gesgapegiag Mi’gmaq First Nation, offer their support for the demand of a moratorium. The Quebec government is currently conducting a public “consultation” related to the Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) of the hydrocarbon file in the Gulf. Many people, such as St. Lawrence Coalition spokesperson, Danielle Giroux, wonder if it is a real consultation because comments on the lifting or not of the current offshore oil and

gas moratorium will not be allowed. “We ask that at the end of the SEA process the Quebec government hold true public consultations, on the lifting or not of the moratorium,” she says. The coalition also asks that a real process of interprovincial exchanges be initiated since Newfoundland is set to authorize a first drilling project, in the heart of the Gulf, as early as 2012. “This demand has been made for quite some time by many groups and nothing is happening. We have to stop fragmenting the Gulf into sectors with artificial boundaries. We absolutely need to see the Gulf as one,” adds Mrs. Giroux. The two-kilometer march will be held on the Gesgapegiag reserve.

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PUBLIC NOTICE ENACTMENT BY-LAW PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given : 1- THAT at a meeting held on July 18, 2011, the Town Council has adopted By-Law 1139-11 « Décrétant des dépenses en immobilisations et un emprunt de 170 000 $ pour la construction de parcs et dʼaires de jeux». 2- THAT By-Law 1139-11 has been approved by the persons qualified to vote during the register opened for that purpose August 3, 2011. 3- THAT By-Law 1139-11 has been approved by the Minister of Municipal affairs, Regions and Land occupancy, on October 6, 2011.

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4- THAT the interested can consult this By-Law at the Clerkʼs office, at the Town Hall, 25, rue de lʼHôtel-de-Ville, during regular office hours. GIVEN at Gaspé, October 19, 2011.

Isabelle Vézina, Town clerk

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Much loved brother of James (late Ethelwin) of Barachois, Gaspé; Tena Ross (late Harold) of Barachois, Gaspé; late Stanford (Ethel) of Port Dover, Ont.; Ralph (Shirley) of Napanee, Ont.; Audrey Mitchell (Carl) of Napanee, Ont. Harris will always be in the hearts of his many nieces and nephews. Funeral service was held at St. Pierre Church in Barachois, Gaspé on Tuesday, August 23, 2011 at 1:00 p.m. Interment at St. Pierre Cemetery, Barachois. Donations to the Hotel Dieu Hospital in Gaspé, or to the Gaspé Cancer Foundation will be remembered with appreciation by the family.

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And peacefully took you home. No more medicine, no more oxygen No more trips to the hospital And I thank God, no more pain. You bound us all together With love few families share You were a gift from God, On loan from heaven above And today we know you are happy In God's kingdom filled with love. God took him home, it was His will, but in our hearts he liveth still. Love daughter Beulah, son-in-law Richard and granddaughter Rachel and grandson Chris (Stephanie).

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SAVIDANT: Mary- Ellen Drody August 9, 1928 - October 9, 2011 In loving memory of Mary Ellen Savidant who passed away at the age of 83 at Pavilion Monseigneur Ross. She is predeceased by her husband Calvin and son Perry, sisters Olga and Kathleen, and brothers Gerald and Johnny. She leaves behind her daughters Debbie, son-in-law Hayden Sams; Susan, son-in-law Stephen Kelly, and four grandchildren Todd and Ryan Sams, and Derrick and Carolyn Kelly. Most importantly, she leaves behind many pleasant memories. The funeral was held in Douglastown St. Patrick’s Church on Thursday, October 13 at 2 p.m. Visitation was on Wednesday, October 12 from 7-9 p.m. at Gaspé funeral home and Douglastown church Thursday from 1-2 p.m. Donations to the Alzheimer’s Society would be appreciated.

WOODMAN: Bettie Louise (McCormick) November 20, 1931 - August 20, 2011 It is with great sadness that we announce our mother’s death. She passed away peacefully at Maria Hospital. She was predeceased by her beloved husband Walter in 2000 and her loving son Warren in 2002. She leaves to mourn her cherished children Edwina (Michael), Joan (John), and Walter (Maggie). She also leaves her adored grandchildren, David (Marie), Danielle (Preston), Edward (Edith), Steven (Lisa), Natasha, Mark and 13 great-grandchildren. The funeral service was held at the Cascapedia United Church on August 25 with Rev. Kragland officiating. Mrs. Helen Campbell read the eulogy and one of Bettie’s favourite hymns “Unto the Hills” was sung among others. Interment was at the New Richmond United Church Cemetery. She will be missed by all who knew her. Forever in our hearts.

IN MEMORIAMS BRIAND: Richard (Dick) In loving memory of a loving husband, father and grandfather. Fifteen years have come and gone. We think about you with tears, laughter, and sing your songs. You are always in our thoughts and prayers. God bless you though all the years. We love you. Julia, Terrance (Nathalie), Allan, Kevin (Birute), grandchildren: Richard and William. GALLON: Kenneth In loving memory of my brother who passed away two years ago, on October 30, 2010. Kenneth was always there for me when I needed him. He never judged me. He always listened to me. I miss my brother and my friend. From your sister, Lillian Bagley.

STE-CROIX: Harris It is with saddened hearts that the family of Harris share his passing after a courageous battle with cancer. Harris passed away peacefully at the Hotel Dieu Hospital in Gaspé with both of his sisters and many nieces and nephews by his side on August 19, 2011 in his 87th year. Loving son of the late Alfred and Kathleen Ste-Croix.

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HOTTOT: Chester March 16, 1914 - October 16, 2004. In loving memory of a wonderful father and grandfather. In a quiet country graveyard Where gentle breezes blow Lies the one we love so dearly Who we said good-bye to seven years ago. Dad, you fought so hard to stay And suffered in silence way too long God saw that you were getting tired.

LEGRESLEY: Ada (Hotton) August 20, 1924 – October 22, 2001. In loving memory of a wonderful mother, mother-inlaw, grandmother and great-grandmother who passed away 10 years ago on October 22, 2001. Papa saw you and Billy waiting for him and finally joined you five months ago, and is now back home with you in Belle Anse. Nanny, we will think of you today, but that is nothing new. Remembering you is easy, but the pain of losing you will never go away. We go about our daily lives and as the years pass, still we think of you, still we speak of you. Our lives without you will never be the same. All of our memories of you we hold dear and how we miss you and wish you were here. We wish that we could call you just to hear your voice, then we remember that we don't have that choice. We can’t express how much you taught us, so much we can’t explain, all the times we can remember, never once heard did we hear you complain. If you met her, you would have loved her. If you knew her, you were blessed. If she loved you, you were honoured. Cause you were loved by the very best. Love you and miss you terribly! Mary, Andre, Pat, Valerie, Gordon, Richard, Susan, Roger, Randy, Tina, Robbie, Heather, Stefanie, Andrew, Samantha, Riley, Zoey & Travis. METHOT: Clermont In loving memory of a dear brother, brother-in-law, uncle and great-uncle, who passed away 10 years ago on October 19, 2001. Remembrance is a golden chain, Death tries to break but all in vain. To have, to love and then to part, Is the greatest sorrow of one’s heart. The years may wipe out many things, But this they wipe out never, The memory of those happy days, When we were all together. Sadly missed and always remembered by all the family. THOMPSON: Zeno Oct. 15, 1946 - Oct 16, 2001 Remembering a dear brother. There’s a face before us, A face we’d love to see, and a voice we’d love to hear. Ten years ago today, With tears in our eyes, We watched you sleep and fade away. But...what reality cannot change, Our dreams and wishes can arrange. We found a wonderful spot, It’s called “memory lane”, A lane we often walk because, It leads to you. We miss your smile, we miss your laughter, We miss your caring heart. But most of all we miss you Buddy, so much! Brother, sisters and families

HALL: William August 9, 1918 - October 3, 1979 HALL: Norah McColm July 20, 1919 - November 8, 1998 When we have left you for a little while Please do not grieve and shed wild tears But start out bravely with a gallant smile and for our sakes and in our names Feed not your loneliness on empty days But fill each waking hour in useful ways Reach out your hands in comfort and in cheer And we in turn will comfort you both And hold you near. Mom and Dad, we miss you every day, Donna & Jerry. WARD: Francis Gallan Born August 19, 1929 - Died October 16, 2009 The little birds trust God, for they go on singing, From northern woods where autumn winds have blown, With joyous faith their unmarked pathway winging, To summer lands of song, afar, unknown, Let us go singing, then, and not go crying: Since we are sure our times are in His hands, Why should we weep, and fear, and call it dying? It’s merely flying to a summer land. Two years have passed and the hurt still lingers in my heart, love always, Donna, Jack and family xxoo Card of Thanks The family of the late Louis Rehel, who passed away July 28, wishes to thank family and friends from far and near for all the lovely flowers, mass, numerous cards, phone calls and so much delicious food. These expressions of sympathy meant so much in our time of sorrow. Friendship goes a long way. A big thanks to everyone. Mary Jane Rehel Card of Thanks The family of the late Harris Ste-Croix would like to express their heartfelt thanks to family, friends and neighbours for the many acts of kindness. Thank you does not fully express the gratitude to Ernie Ross for all he has done for his uncle. Harris appreciated all the time you spent visiting with him, the many times you took him to doctor’s appointments, and waited with him during treatments. You are a very special man and your thoughtfulness has not gone unnoticed. To Theresa Joseph and Liz Ballans, a special thank-you for all the emergency care over the years. He really depended on the both of you being there for him. To Viola Syvret, thank you for the years of home care, he looked forward to your visits. To Tena and Glen Maloney, thank you for looking after Bear and Harris’s home in his absence, you truly are the best neighbours. Sincere appreciation to the Foyer Notre Dame for the excellent care given during his short stay. To Dr. Anne-C. Kulenkamp and Dr. Guy Drouin, your caring compassion and professionalism was very much appreciated. To the Hotel Dieu Hospital 7th floor nursing staff for your wonderful care and loving concern. To everyone who was able to visit Harris during his illness, your acts of kindness, words of comfort, and prayers we deeply appreciate. Our thanks to the Valere Fortin Funeral Home for your guidance during this very difficult time. A special thank-you to Father Terrence Nellis for your comforting words and inspiring mass, to Diane Ste-Croix, Susie SteCroix, and Sandra Toth for reading the Scriptures, Theresa Joseph, Teddy Lemieux and Simone Trudel for serving with Father Nellis, Melford Lemieux and Silva Ste-Croix for taking the collection, to Clifford Mitchell for delivering such a fitting eulogy, to Carter Mitchell, his pallbearer who carried Harris to his final resting place, to Gavin Ste-Croix, Jason Ste-Croix, Ben Mitchell, Sephora Toth, Chantel SteCroix for carrying crosses, candles and flowers, organist Chris Lequesne, Isaac Lemieux and choir who performed the hymns so beautifully, to Steve Methot for playing Go Rest High on that Mountain by Vince Gill. Thanks to

Madonna Tapp and staff at Legion Branch 261 for the delicious luncheon they prepared. To Pat Hammond for all your help with scheduling. Thank you for all the cards of sympathy, and to all who made donations to the Gaspé Cancer Foundation or to the Hotel Dieu Hospital, Gaspé in Harris’s memory. Thank you for sharing in our loss, and may God bless all of you.

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Social notes It was nice to see Eurda Lodge so soon after her July visit. This time she and her partner Fred Lafleur stayed with her good friend Minnie MacDonald and visited overnight with her longtime friend, Evelyn Robar, in Barachois. Home to attend the funeral of Helen Ward were Jason Assels (Barrie, Ont.), Fern Ward (Toronto), and Jordan Flowers (Nova Scotia). Jessica and Jennifer Renouf, Newmarket, Ont. were in town for a week visiting their Aunt Sharon and their grandmother Mamie Renouf. Belated happy birthday to Freda Huntington on September 27, Jean Baristo on September 19, Betty Ann Anez on September 12, Madelyn Powers on September 20 and Devyn Haugen on October 1. Hope you all enjoyed your special day. (If anyone wishes to acknowledge a special

A lovely bridal shower was held at the town hall in Shigawake on Tuesday evening, September 20, 2011 in honour of Louise MacKenzie hosted by her sister Debra MacKenzie Prentice. On Wednesday evening, September 21, a surprise birthday party was held at the home of Gerald and Margaret Skeene in honour of Gerald’s seventy-fifth birthday. The actual date of Gerald birthday is September 18. Everyone enjoyed a delicious buffet. All had a lovely time and yes, it was a surprise. I am so happy to say our sister Ruth Bisson came through her brain surgery well on September 20 and was home again on September 22. Ruth is happy to have Phyllis with her during her recovery. Congratulations to Jo Ann Ross and Mark Flowers on the birth of their baby boy born on September 21, 2011 at Chandler hospital. Jared weighed in at 8 lbs, 1 oz. Happy birthday to Connor Burton who will be a big two-years-old on October 30. Denzil Ross spent two weeks in Alberta visiting his sister Joan and hubby Frank Klaczek in Stony Plain, He went to help Frank and Joan drive back home for a vacation. While here Joan, Frank, Gwen and Denzil took a trip around the Gaspé Coast and Joan and Frank, Janice and Frances went to Oxford, Nova Scotia to visit their cousin Lester and Viola Huntington and family. (Howard and I are happy to hear you don’t have to have back surgery Lester. Thanks to Sharon for informing us.) When the Klaczeks return to Alberta they will be accompanied by Dennis and Francine Ross who will spend their vacation in the west. Saturday afternoon, at 3, September 24, 2011 was a lovely day for a beautiful wedding and that is just what it was at St. Paul’s Anglican Church, Shigawake when Louise MacKenzie became the bride of David Sequin of Ottawa. The ceremony was solemnized by Rev’d Deacon Patsy Hayes assisted by Lay Reader Joy Journeau Carson. The bridesmaid was Louis’s sister Debra MacKenzie Prentice, the groomsman was

Elaine Almond

NEW CARLISLE birthday, please give me a call.) Our deepest sympathy to the family of Marion Poirier who passed away Wednesday, October 12 at the Centre D' Acceuil. Bob and Jeremy Sams came home to spend some time with their grandfather Gerard.

Eleanor Sauson SHIGAWAKE Dave’s best friend David Scrim from Atlanta, Georgia. Gary and Maureen MacKenzie, Andrew, Sarah, Katelyn, Gracyn Gauvin, Teagan Wells, Krista Prout and Taylor Wells arrived at the home of Sarah MacKenzie for one week in August. Garry and Maureen stayed one week longer and his mother Sarah drove with them to Stittsville to visit Judy and Derrick McCune and Terry MacKenzie for three weeks. Then in September, Judy came on her vacation from her work at CIENA for two weeks and brought her mother back home. She was very helpful preparing for St. Paul’s Church harvest supper and the fall clean up around the yard. Judy has returned home safely. I was saddened to read of Mona Bujold Amen’s death a few Specs back. Mona and I were very good friends as we both worked in New Carlisle in the late forties. At that time Mona lived in St. Jules and after she moved to Florida we lost track of one another and I so often wondered where she was. R.I.P. Congratulatons to Joseph Brown and Evelyn Prince who were married on Friday afternoon, September 30, 2011 at St. James Church, Port Daniel with Deacon Patsy Hayes officiating assisted by lay reader Margaret Ann Sweetman Mauger. It is nice to have Bill and Pat Skene from St. Lambert down again visiting his brother Gerald and Margaret. Always nice to see them. The entire community was saddened this morning, October 5, to hear of the sudden death of one of our cousins, Gerald Roussy, who was found dead at his home at the age of seventy-nine after a long illness of

Condolences to the family of Joseph Blais who passed away recently. Carol Tozer and her husband Paul were home to enjoy the beautiful autumn colors and visit friends and family. Kay and Stephen Coull were home visiting Kay's mother Mrs. Ella Beck. John and Mary Clare Annett (Halifax) were in town visiting John's cousins, Colleen Chisholm, Daryl, Carol and Sandra Beebe and their families. I was delighted to have my brother Colin Annett from Smithers, BC. visit for two weeks. We spent two days in Gaspé (our hometown) visiting old friends. Sixteen guys, who Colin had not seen since 1995, all met at the home of Elaine and Albert Patterson for a reunion and a delicious turkey dinner. Thank you guys, for organizing such a great surprise for Colin.

the lungs. Welcome to Shaun Huntington who has taken up residence in Shigawake. Good luck and best wishes to Jessica Almond who has gone to Winnipeg to seek employment. Speedy get well wishes to Arlene Dea in New Carlisle who has been very ill with a flu bug. Nice to hear that Wilson and Kellie Dow from Roseneath, Ont. have once again been visiting with his mother Mrs. Olive at the Gilker Residence. We really enjoyed having our niece Dorothy Huntington Furlong from Mississauga, Ontario who we haven’t seen for many years visiting us, along with her was her mother Lois, sister Donna and her friends Sergio and Magaly Vasquez originally from Chili now living in Ontario. They are such lovely people. Shelley Duguay, Montreal spent thanksgiving weekend with her parents, Freda and Gerald, Ken and Sarah. It is so nice to hear that Mary Charlong from Campbellton spent Thanksgiving at her home in Port Daniel west. She was accompanied by her sons Donnie and Danny and wife June and visited her sisters Sally and Donald and Pat and Bill. All enjoyed Thanksgiving dinner with Junes parents Sally and Don and a breakfast with Pat and Bill Skene. Get well wishes to Margaret Ramier of New Minas, N.S. who recently had cancer surgery on her back and shortly after fell downstairs. Speedy recovery Margaret. Happy birthday to the following in October 5 Sharon Farrell, Ted Wright; October 6 - Nancy Skene, October 7 - Sarah Duguay, Peter Almond, David Bisson, Douglas Bisson, Brian Sullivan; October 10Ashley Hayes; October 14 - Jessica Almond; October 15 Frances Vautier, October 16 - Blanche Bisson Archer; October 18 - Lorraine Hayes; October 19 - Bill Sullivan, Henry Sullivan & Paul Hayes; October 20 - Louise MacKenzie Sequin, Carol King; October 21 - Jared Flowers; October 22 - Joseph Carroll; October 24 Ethel Bradbury; October 28 Brian McDavid; October 30 - Connor Burton.

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230-KV NEW RICHMOND WIND FARM LINE

Hydro-Québec receives necessary approvals To bring the output from the future New Richmond wind farm onto its transmission grid, Hydro-Québec TransÉnergie must build a 230-kV single-circuit line, 10.2 km long. This new line will connect the wind farm substation, owned by developer TransAlta, to Hydro-Québec TransÉnergie’s system at Cascapédia substation, located in New Richmond. Hydro-Québec received the necessary government approvals for line construction in summer 2011. Hydro-Québec conducted technical, economic and environmental studies to determine the best possible line route for the project.

Consultation Hydro-Québec first defined two line routes based on the location chosen by the wind farm developer for the planned substation. HydroQuébec’s team then met with elected officials from the affected regional county municipality (MRC) and town, as well as with the landowners concerned and held an open meeting for the general public in May 2010. One of the main concerns expressed was that the landscape be preserved. Although the selected route is 1.1 km longer than the other, it crosses densely wooded areas, making it less visible from populated areas. In addition, it runs a longer distance alongside the existing line corridor.

Network Upgrade Policy Update Clearing Clearing the right-of-way will take place from October 2011 to January 2012. Merchantable timber will be recovered, and branches and other plant debris burned or shredded. Foundations The necessary excavating will be done using bulldozers and hydraulic shovels. Foundations will be laid once the structural steel arrives, and then excavated areas will be backfilled and surplus earth hauled to authorized sites. This stage will last from February to May 2012, during which time trucks and tracked vehicles carrying concrete and earth will travel about the site. Assembling and erecting towers Tower components will be assembled on the ground. A telescopic crane will then be used to erect the towers between March and April 2012. Conductor stringing Conductors and an overhead ground wire will be located atop the towers, protecting them from lightning. They will be unrolled using mechanical traction to avoid having them slide on the ground. A counterpoise made of galvanized steel wire will be buried to ensure grounding. Stringing will last from March to May 2012. Inspection During the work, Hydro-Québec inspectors will verify that technical standards and environmental clauses are followed. At the end of the work, before the crews are authorized to leave the site, Hydro-Québec will conduct a final inspection to ensure that all aspects of the project meet the current standards. Inspections will be carried out continuously throughout construction, from February to May 2012.

Restoring the land Once the work is completed, Hydro-Québec will restore the land by recycling surplus material, levelling the ground, restoring surface drainage and, if required, decompacting the soil. Temporary installations like project bridges will be removed during this final stage. This will take place in May 2012.

noise and the movement of construction machinery, as well as the protection and restoration of land and roadways.

The line is scheduled for commissioning in August 2012.

For more information

Impacts and mitigation measures Building new facilities inevitably leads to environmental impacts. To minimize such impacts, Hydro-Québec implements a range of mitigation measures. It sites towers carefully to minimize the visual impact of lines, and to avoid interfering with present and planned activities in the area crossed. The company also applies mitigation measures, particularly regarding stream crossings,

This project should cause neither automobile traffic disruption or interruption of service.

Hydro-Québec wants to maintain an ongoing dialogue with people and groups affected by its projects. For more information, please call the Info-Projets line at 1 866 724-1369, or visit www.hydroquebec.com/projects.

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For Sale: Property on the shores of Chaleurs Bay in the Town of New Richmond, Perron Blvd West just west of Campbell Road. Lots 52-7-1; 53; 54-1. Frontage 91.44 M (300 ft); Area 4500 Sq. m. (48 sq ft or 1.112 acres). Taxes approx. $1100/yr. Make a serious offer before October 31, 2011. Contact Ronald MacDonald at 613-966-4630 or reddog27@cogeco.ca days from 9am 6pm. (O26)For Sale: Four Goodyear winter tires, used only 4 months, like new, P195-75/R14. Asking $200. Call 418-7526041 after 5 p.m. For Sale: Nearly new snowboard used 7 times. Sims snowboard and bindings 55” $150. Burton boots size 6 $40. Will sell the set for $175. 418-534-3797. (O19) Land for Sale: Located on the south side (bayside) in Shigawake. The land is in the “White Zone. For further information, please contact 418-752-3731. Wanted to buy: old gold jewellery, sterling silver, Canadian coins, old paper money, top prices paid (506) 753-3170 Campbellton, N.B. (N30) Office Space for Rent: 300 and 600 square feet, situated at “Place la Falaise de Saint-Godefroi,” entirely renovated, heat and lights included, office furniture included, view of the bay, big parking lot. Free high speed internet from navigue.com included. For information telephone 418-752-0159 or 418-752-5473 or email: richard.duguay@csrl.net (O26)

COAST ROUND-UP GASPE: Harvest Supper The York River Seniors Citizen Club will be having a Harvest Supper on Sunday, October 23. The event will take place at Saint Paul’s Church in Gaspé. Take outs will start at 4 p.m. and sit down meals will start at 5 p.m. The price will be $10 for adults, $6 for children ages 6-12, and free for 5 and under. Everyone welcome. Please come out and support our group. GASPE: Spaghetti Supper A spaghetti supper will be held on Saturday, October 29 at Century Lodge, 53 Thompson, Gaspé. Service starts at 5 p.m. $10 per person. GASPE: Meeting The Royal Canadian Legion in Gaspé will be holding a general meeting for members on Wednesday, October 26 starting at 7 p.m. GASPE: Christmas Sale York ACW will be holding their Christmas Sale on Nov. 12, 2011 at 2 p.m. at St. Paul’s Church Hall in Gaspe. Food,

DOUGLASTOWN: Halloween Breakfast On Sunday October 30th from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m., the Douglas Community Center will be holding a Halloween themed breakfast. We invite everyone, the young and the old to come dressed-up, there will be participation prizes. Traditional menu, suggested voluntary contribution of 6$ per adult and 3$ per children between the ages of 4 and 12. DOUGLASTOWN: Halloween Trick or Treat Stop! This year on the 31st of October, as you make your Halloween rounds, don’t forget to stop off at the Douglas Community Center between 5 p.m. & 8 p.m, where Witch Kennedy will be to greet you and to give out a few treats! Don’t worry the witch is very kind and friendly! PORT-DANIEL: Whist Card Party Three Star Club Whist card party October 29, 8 p.m. Entrance fee $5. A light lunch will be served. PORT-DANIEL: 500 Card Game Three Star 500 Card Game -November 5, 8 p.m. Entrance fee $5. A light lunch will be served. PORT DANIEL: Advance Notice The 3 Star Golden Age Club, Port Daniel Christmas Tea, will be held Saturday, November 19, 12 - 3 p.m. Tickets $6. Fancy sandwiches and Christmas pudding. Raffle on a prize-basket of Christmas baking. SHIGAWAKE: Advance Notice The Bonaventure Agricultural Society would like to announce that their Agricultural Fair and Musicfest will be held on August 16, 17, 18 & 19, 2012. SHIGAWAKE Halloween The SCA invites children and their parents to a walk through a haunted Halloween trail on Friday, October 28, with a rain date of Saturday, October 29th. Games start at 6:30 p.m. at the log cabin, followed by the haunted walk.Admission is free. Treats are available and costumes optional. See you there, if you dare! HOPE TOWN: Military Whist Party The Hopetown Sports Club will hold their card party on Saturday, November 12 at 8 p.m. at the sports club hall. HOPE TOWN: Visitors Welcome As school is back in the swing of things so are we. We invite you to join us. Sunday School - all ages 10 a.m.; family worship 11 a.m.; Wednesday, prayer meeting 7 p.m. Starting Sept. 30, Friday, children’s program - Grade - Primary - 6; 3:30 p.m. - 5 p.m., Young peoples Grade 7 - age 18, 7-9 p.m. Hope Baptist Church, 305, Route 132, Hopetown, 418-752-5838, hopebaptistchurch1 .com, Pastor Paul R. Bedford Bth. Mth HOPE TOWN: Operation Christmas Child boxes are available. Call Hope

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Baptist Church for pick up. For more information, contact www.hope baptistchurch1.com or call 418-752-5838. Boxes due back first week of November Samaritan Purse Project. NEW CARLISLE: Dance A dance will be held on Friday, October 28 at New Carlisle High School from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. All proceeds to go to St. Andrew’s Anglican Church Roof Fund. $10 a person. Bring your own refreshments. For tickets call Agnes 418752-7192, Cathy 418-752-5688 or Vicky 418-752-6022. NEW CARLISLE: Christmas Tea & Bake Sale St. Andrew’s Anglican Church will be holding a Christmas Tea & Bake Sale on Saturday, December 3 in the church basement. Bake sale starts at 1:30 p.m. and tea at 2 p.m. Tickets $6. Welcome to all. NEW CARLISLE: Halloween for Hunger Students from New Carlisle High School and Bonaventure Polyvalent School will be taking part in the Halloween for Hunger Campaign on October 31. They will be trick or treating for non-perishable food items to help support food banks in our community. Please support this very important cause and give generously. If a student from the campaign does not go to your house you may drop off the food item at NCHS. NEW CARLISLE: Tutoring Service Available "Is your child struggling with secondary school work? Family Ties can help! A tutoring service specializing in Math and English is available Wednesdays at 3:00pm in the Family Ties library. Call (752-7265) or just drop in and take advantage of this free yet valuable service." NEW CARLISLE: Home Security Workshop Home Security Workshop at the NCHS Community Centre to be held at 7 p.m. on October 25. Become informed, protect what you own and learn about your rights. There will be a door prize. Bring a friend and $2. Hope to see you there. NEW CARLISLE: Gift Bingo Royal Canadian Legion in New Carlisle will hold a gift bingo on October 22, 2011 at 7 p.m. and our annual Christmas bingo will be held December 10, 2011 at 7 p.m. NEW CARLISLE: Shoeboxes for sailors The shoebox gifts are handed out to over 1,000 seafarers in ports around Quebec every Christmas season. These gifts of toiletries, socks, toques, gloves, scarves and stationery are received with great appreciation. Please get your shoeboxes ready and deliver them to the Spec office in New Carlisle before October 21. NEW CARLISLE: Paul Almond Book #3 If you wish to purchase book number 3 of the Paul Almond Alford Saga, please call Olive Smollett at 418-752-6717 or call at the Spec office 418-752-5400. Olive will also be ordering copies of the previous two books if you are interested. Proceeds from the sale of this book, thanks to Mr. Almond, will be going to The Gilker Residence. NEW CARLISLE: Upcoming Events Save your bottles - November 5, 2011: Bottle drive Tentative Dates; November 26, 2011: Christmas Bazaar - To register for a table, contact Cora-Lee @ 418-7526528 or Kathy at 418-752-6671 (anytime after 5 p.m). December 10, 2011: Christmas Dance featuring Pamela Rooney and the Exceptions. More information in the coming weeks will be provided concerning these events! NEW CARLISLE: Remembrance Day Royal Canadian Legion B#64 New Carlisle, activities for Remembrance this November are: church service to be held in the Roman Catholic Church in

Bonaventure on November 6 at 11 a.m. The parade will leave the high school at 10:30 a.m. on November 11. Following the Remembrance Day ceremony every one is invited to the Legion for a lunch and fellowship. This year we extend a special invitation to all the returnees from Afghanistan. If you know any of our returned soldiers please inform them. Remember Nov. 5 to Nov. 11 is veterans’ week. Please remember them!!! NEW CARLISLE: Bible Chapel Services Sunday: 9:30 a.m. Breaking of Bread for believers, 7 p.m. Sunday night service. Tuesday: 7:00 p.m. Men & Women’s bible study. You must be born again. NEW CARLISLE: Beyond the Glory Join NCCC Sundays at 11 a.m. at the New Carlisle Town Hall for a study through the book of Jonah: Seeng the Heart of God. Mid-week prayer is 7p.m. Wednesdays at Sue & Gerald’s. Badminton & VB Clubs will be Oct. 14 & 21. Questions? Call Mark Gallibois 418752-2806. Check out http://newcarlislecommunitychurch.co m for all the latest activities & events. “I no longer count on my own righteousness through obeying God’s law; rather, I become righteous through faith in Christ. For God’s way of making us right with himself depends on faith.” Philippians 3:9 NEW CARLISLE: Bingo LIFE Association will be holding a bingo on November 5, 2011 at the Royal Canadian Legion starting at 7 p.m. $10 per series or 3 for $20.00 NEW CARLISLE: Gift Bingo The Dart Club will be holding a gift bingo at the Royal Canadian Legion on November 19, 2011 at 7 p.m. NEW CARLISLE: PALS The New Carlisle PALS ( Program for Active Living Seniors ) will be hosting a Game Night at the Gilker Residence on Friday, October 21 at 7 p.m. Light refreshments will be served and some lucky person will win the door prize. We are looking forward to having you come and play your favourite game/s with friends. NEW CARLISLE: Garage Sale Garage sale at the home of Muriel Craig, 24 Mount Sorel. Sunday and Monday, October 30 and 31 beginning at 10:00 a.m. NEW CARLISLE: Christmas Tea and Bake Sale December 3, 2011 at St. Andrew’s Anglican Church Hall. Bake sale: 1:3p.m. Tea: 2 p.m. Tickets $6.00 Welcome to all. NEW CARLISLE: Soup and Sweets There will be a Soup and Sweets on Oct. 20, 2011 at the Club L’Age d’Or in New Carlisle at lunch time. BONAVENTURE: Meeting Bonaventure Polyvalent Governing Board will meet in the BPS library at 6:30 p.m. on the following dates: December 8, February 10, April 3, and in June on a date to be announced. All parents, commissioners and interested community members are welcome. NEW RICHMOND: Orders for "The Pioneer" Paul Almond has once again graciously donated half of the proceeds from the sale of The Pioneer, third book in his series

Railroad Calendars Reserve your 2012 Railroad Calendars now - Limited number to be printed. Excellent Christmas gift - $15 plus postage. Call 418-752-5400.

about the history of the Almond family, to local churches. To order your copies to support either St Mary Magdalene's or St Andrew's United, please contact Cynthia Dow at 418-759-8135 or Gail MartinHarrison at 418-392-2725. Books are $20 each and should be ordered before October 19. Thanks! NEW RICHMOND: Turkey Supper The annual turkey supper will be held at St Andrew’s United Church, New Richmond on Saturday, October 22 from 5 p.m. until 6:30 p.m. $12 for adults, $6 for children under 10. Takeouts from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. No takeouts after 5 p.m. For takeouts call Blanche Fallow 418-392-4764 or Isobel Bujold 418-392-7473. NEW RICHMOND: Halloween at the Village Costume party in the Almond Art Centre, Saturday, October 29 at 8 pm, $5 with costume, $7 without. Cash bar, Tearoom will serve hot wings and nachos. Family Halloween on Sunday, October 30 from 1 to 4 pm - Bonfire, crafts and games, balloon art, trick-or-treat, tearoom. $3 per person - all profits will go to the Gendron Building renovation fund. NEW RICHMOND: Remembrance Day Service St. Andrew’s United Church will hold its Remembrance Day Service on Nov. 6, 2011 at 10 a.m. Everyone is welcome. NEW RICHMOND: The “Pioneer” by Paul Almond The “Pioneer” by Paul Almond will be on sale on Sat., Oct 22, 2011 at 7:00 p.m. at the St. Andrew’s United Church, New Richmond. To reserve your book, please contact Gail Martin-Harrison at (418) 3922725 NEW RICHMOND: Rotary Winners The winners of the Rotary draw are Claude Bourque, Donald Cyr, Richard Riviere, Jacques Riviere, Romeo Cormier, Michel Bernier, Yvon Berthelot. CASCAPEDIA-ST. JULES. Ecumenical Church Service Branch 172 of the Royal Canadian Legion will be hosting an Ecumenical Church service, on October 30, 2011 at 10 a.m. The Service will be held at the St. Jules Catholic Church. This will be the official start of our Remembrance Day events. All are welcome to join us in prayer and fellowship. The Legion Hall will be open at 1 p.m. as per our usual Sunday entertainment.

UNITED CHURCH October 23, 2011 No Service - worship with Anglicans

Anglican Church of Canada Week of October 23, 2011 Hopetown 10:00 a.m. Eucharist New Richmond 4:00 p.m. Eucharist New Carlisle Sunday 9:45 a.m. Morning Prayer 10:30 a.m. Eucharist Wednesday 2:00 p.m. Eucharist at Gilker Residence Thursday & Friday 4:30 p.m. Evening Prayer Shigawake 10:30 a.m. BAS Morning Prayer Port Daniel No Service

Grilled Potato Salad with White Balsamic Dressing

Christmas Colouring Contest

(NC)—Tired of taking the same old thing to back yard barbecues and other events? This Mediterranean-influenced version of potato salad is light and nutritious. The grilled golden potatoes absorb the sweet flavour of white balsamic vinegar for a fresh taste. 6 potatoes (about 2-1/4 lbs/1.25 kg), scrubbed 2 red peppers, quartered 2 tbsp (25 mL) extra virgin olive oil 2 tbsp (25 mL) chopped fresh basil 1 tbsp (15 mL) chopped fresh rosemary 1/4 tsp (1 mL) each salt and pepper White Balsamic Dressing: 1/4 cup (50 mL) extra virgin olive oil 2 tbsp (25 mL) white balsamic vinegar 2 tbsp (25 mL) finely chopped sundried tomatoes in oil, drained 1 clove garlic, minced 1/3 cup (75 mL) halved pitted Kalamata olives 2 tbsp (25 mL) chopped fresh basil 1 tbsp (15 mL) capers Cut potatoes into 8 wedges each and place in large bowl with red peppers. Add oil, basil, rosemary, salt and pepper and toss to coat well. Place potato wedges and pepper on greased grill over medium high heat and grill about 20 minutes, turning once or until golden and tender. Remove from grill and thinly slice red peppers; return to bowl with potato wedges. Dressing: Whisk together oil, vinegar, tomatoes and garlic. Pour over grilled potatoes and peppers. Add olives, basil and capers and toss gently to combine. Serve warm or cover and refrigerate for up to 2 days. Bring to room temperature and toss well before serving. Makes 6 to 8 servings. Tip: You can substitute 1 jar (340 mL) roasted red peppers, drained and sliced for the 2 red peppers.

CHRISTMAS COLOURING CONTEST

The Rain Barrel Can you hear the rain falling on the roof East winds now blowing and ocean waves break I lie in bed with ears open to sound Enjoying the special music it makes Rain gently soaks the veggie garden soil Cosmos, hollyhock welcome showers too The sun is hiding up high in the sky Gray clouds surround us with a misty hue I am so happy as the rain comes down For the old wood barrel is brimming full Water gushing down into its confines Insuring a supply so plentiful I can rest knowing the barrel is replete Of clear, cleansing water waiting for me To wash my hair in its mild, balmy mix Or dip my hands into its watery sea All are drawn to the peace of the barrel Children float sticks or just splash around The gardener with her thirsty bucket Drawing fresh water for needed dry ground Pensive and passive in all that it is Wood and rain water a lovely soft blend Come to the barrel and join in its love Permit its waters to sooth and amend

John A. Affleck

for children up to 10 years of age. Colour the above design, (original page only - no photocopies), and send it to The Gaspé Spec, P.O. Box 99, New Carlisle, Quebec G0C 1Z0 We will be drawing the lucky winners December 1, 2011 DEADLINE FOR ENTRIES: NOVEMBER 25 Name: Address:

Sponsored by: The Bonaventure Agricultural Association, DIV. A & The Gaspé Spec

ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20 Thereʼs really no time for procrastination, Aries. If you want to be the early bird getting the worm, then you have to act quickly this week. Buckle down. TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21 Taurus, sometimes the inexplicable is just meant to be a mystery. Donʼt beat yourself up over not having all of the answers. New opportunities arrive Tuesday. GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21 Gemini, you canʼt help but feel giddy over what is to come. Others will soon be caught up in this infectious feeling. Money matters take priority later in the week. CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22 Hold on to your horses, Cancer, because it is going to be a bumpy ride the next few days. When you think everything will smooth over, it starts up all over again. LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23 Leo, a moment of inspiration comes when you werenʼt even looking for it. Take the opportunity to do something fun with your ideas rather than

focus energy on work. VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22 Virgo, you are back on track and the feeling is exhilarating. Right now you feel like your life has purpose and youʼre shooting through goals left and right. Tackle romance next. LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23 Indecision only leads to inactivity, Libra. Stop talking about all the things you want to do and just do it already. You may be pleasantly surprised with the results. SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22 You are in dire need of a break, Scorpio. So relinquish the reins for a little while at work and take an extended vacation so you can recharge and regain your productivity. SAGITTARIUS - Nov 23/Dec 21 Sagittarius, you may want to make a resolution to change a few things about yourself that seem irksome to others. The same old strategy isnʼt working so give a new one a try. CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan 20 Capricorn, a battle of wills leaves you licking your wounds. Now you may need to regroup and find a new way to

mend fences. Put finances on the side for a while. AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18 Aquarius, you may have been stepping aside and letting others take a leadership role in important decisions. But you have missed out on essential information. Get involved once more. PISCES - Feb 19/Mar 20 Others may not know just how capable you are at handling things, Pisces. Show them just how effective you can be. FAMOUS BIRTHDAYS OCTOBER 16 John Mayer, Singer (34) OCTOBER 17 Wyclef Jean, Producer (39) OCTOBER 18 Lindsey Vonn, Athlete (27) OCTOBER 19 Omar Gooding, Actor (35) OCTOBER 20 John Krasinski, Actor (32) OCTOBER 21 Kim Kardashian, Pitchwoman (31) OCTOBER 22 Zac Hanson, Singer (26)

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TM The e Hyundai names, logos, product names, feature names, images and slogans are trademarks owned by Hyundai Auto A Canada Corp. Ƈ Prices for models shown: 2012 Acce Accent ent 4 door GLS, Automatic 6 speed transmission is $19,60 $19,609 09 / 2012 Accent 5 door GLS, 6 speed manual transmissio transmission n is $18,809 / 2012 Sonata Limited, automatic 6 speed tran transmission nsmission is $31,579 / 2012 Genesis Coupe 3.8 GT manual transmission transm mission is $38,179. Fees of $115 (tire tax of $15 and air tax ta ax of $100), Delivery and Destination charges of $1,495 for fo or the 2012 Accent 4 and 5 doors / $1,565 for the 2012 So Sonata onata and 2012 Genesis Coupe are included. Registration Registration, n, insurance, license fees, RDPRM and applicable taxes are excluded. Delivery and destination charge includess freight, P P.D.E., ..D.E., dealer admin fees and a full tank of gas. door,, 6 speed manual transmission, from $15,109 / 2012 Sonata GL, Genesis 2.0T,, 6-speed manual transmission, from $26, $26,579. 9 Annual Ann nual purchase financing rate upon approval by Hyundai Financial Fiinancial Services on the 2012 Accent L 4 door, door, 6 speed manual ma anual transmission, from $14,709 / 2012 Accent L 5 door G 6-speed manual transmission, from $24,379 / 2012 Gen nesis Coupe 2.0T ,579. Financing example and actual terms and conditions advertised down required of $0. Cost of loan is $ 1,560.96 for a total obligation of $16,269.96. Financing example and actual on ad vertised offers: $14,709 at an annual rate of 2.9% are equivalent equivalent to monthly payments of $193.69 for 84 months. Cash C t actual terms and conditions on advertised offers: $15,109 at at an annual rate of 2.9% are equivalent to monthly payments payments of $198.96 for 84 months. Cash down required of $0. Cost of o loan is $ 1,603.64 for a total obligation of $16,712.64. Fin nancing example and actual terms and conditions on adv vertised offers: $24,379 at an annual rate of 0% are equiv alent to monthly payments of $406.32 for 60months. Cash h down required of $0. $0. Cost of loan is $ 0 for a total obliga tion of $24,379.20. Financing example and actual terms a nd conditions on advertised offers: offers: $26,579 at an annual Financing advertised equivalent obligation and 2.0T,, Delivery and Destination cha charges rate of o 0% are equivalent to monthly payments of $442.98 for 60 6 months. Cash down required of $0. Cost of loan is $0 for fo or a total obligation of $26,578.80. Fees of $15 (tire tax of $15) $ for the 2012 Accent L 4 and 5 door / fees of $115 (tire e tax of $15 and air tax of $100) for the 2012 Sonata GL and d 2012 Genesis Coupe 2.0T rges of $1,495 for the 2012 Accent L 4 and 5 door / $1,565 included. for the the 2012 Sonata GL and 2012 Genesis Coupe 2.0T are inclu uded. Registration, insurance, license fees, RDPRM and applicable taxes are excluded from purchase financing offers. W Fuel consumption for the 2012 Accent 4 door door,, 66-speed -speed manual transmission (HWY 4.9L/100KM; CITY 6.7 6.7L/100KM) L/100KM) / 2012 Accent 5 door, door, 6-speed manual transmis transmission ssion (HWY 4.9L/100KM; CITY 6.7L/100KM) / 2012 Sonata 6–speed based on combined fuel consumption rating GL 6– –speed (HWY 5.8L/100KM; CITY 9.2L/100KM) / 2012 Genesis Genessis Coupe 6-speed (HWY 6.6L/100KM; CITY 10.0L/100KM) are based on manufacturer’s manufacturer’s testing. Actual fuel efficiency efficien ncy may vary based on driving conditions and the addition additio on of certain vehicle accessories. Fuel economy figures are a used for comparison purposes only. only. ^Fuel economy comparison c for th e 2012 Accent L 6-speed Manual [City: 6.7L/100km, Hwy: 4.9L/100km, Combined: 5.9L/100km] and 2011 AIAMC combined com mbined fuel consumption ratings for the sub-compact veh hicle class. 6 Government 5-Star Safety Ratings are part of the U.S. National Highway T raffic Safety Administratio on’s (NHTSA’s) (NHTSA’s) New Car Assessment Program (www .SafferCar.gov). The 5-star rating applies to all the trim levels the vehicle Traffic Administration’s (www.SaferCar.gov). Vehicle of the e 2011 Sonata produced after July 2, 2010. * Based on R. L. L Polk Canada, Inc. Retail New V ehicle Registration data a as of YTD August 31, 2011. ƇƇ 9 Offers available for a limit limited ted time and subject to change or cancellation without notice. n See dealer for complete details. Dealer Dealer may sell fo for or less. Inventory is limited, dealer order may be required required. d. ††† See your dealer for eligible vehicles and full details of the e Graduate Rebate Program. †† Hyundai’ Hyundai’ss Comprehensive Limited W Warranty arranty coverage covers most vehicle compon components nents against defects in workmanship under normal use and maintenance conditions. Please Please contact your local dealer d for all details.

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