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SHIRES GRAB N.B. CROWN IN ‘STORYBOOK WEEKEND’

PITCHER AND TEAMMATES WIN IT FOR ‘PAPA’ JIMMY MARTIN BY ANDREW MCCORMICK

ourteen-year-old Cooper Jones of Woodstock knew when waking up Friday morning Aug. 30, he had a tough day ahead. The day included his Western Valley Bantam AAA Shiretowners playing in Games 1 and 2 as host of the New Brunswick Bantam AAA Provincial Championships. However, what happened the day prior added a much greater weight on Jones’ shoulders, more than anything he carried before. Jones’ grandfather, James Martin, affectionately known as ‘Papa’

to all his grandkids, died in a workplace accident Thursday. “I was asked several times if I thought I could play. But I knew he’d be mad at me if I didn’t. Friday morning I woke up and it was a little hard,” Jones told me. “I talked to my Mom (Holly) and she settled me down. I decided to just go out and play baseball like I always do.” Jones and the Shires promptly won their two games on Friday and needed only one win in the two games on day two, Saturday, to secure a berth in a Sunday semi-

final. Without his grandfather watching from his regular spot in the lawnchair bleachers at Barney Wright field, Jones paid tribute to his Papa in a special way. “I wrote his name on my cleats.” Jones plays center field and pitches for the Shires. He knew if a semi-final game would be played that pitching ace Drew Lenehan would get the start. Meaning if a championship game included the Shiretowners, the lefty Continued on page 2

TOP: Back, from left: Coach Andy Lenehan, Andrew Pirie, Zachary Bridgeo, Oliver Crossman, Drew Lenehan, Hunter Harding, Kyle Gallagher, coaches Dwight Schriver and Steven Jones. Front: Thomas Oulton, Vincent Hebert, Cooper Jones, Isaac Sparrow, Jed Gilpatrick, Kaden Graham. Missing from photo: Superfan Ann Demerchant. ABOVE: Cooper and Papa, Jimmy Martin, and Cooper’s cleats. (Photos submitted)

REGIONAL RECYCLING SUCCESS

WESTERN VALLEY DIVERTS 942 TONS OF WASTE IN 12 MONTHS BY THERESA BLACKBURN

Recycling material before being sorted at the Municipal Waste facility in Woodstock. (Photo submitted)

he numbers don’t lie. Curbside recycling in the Western Valley Regional Service District is a success. Since July 2018, more than 942 tons have been diverted from the landfill. That’s triple the waste diverted through community recycling bins in 20162017. “We’re not where we want to be, but we’re steadily increasing,” said Katelyn McGrath, Executive Director of the Western Valley Regional Ser-

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vice Commission. “It was a learning curve for the public – everyone getting used to the program and what can and can’t be put in their carts. We still get a lot of calls, and we want people to ask. We’re up to nine per cent (diversion), but our goal is to see a 12 per cent diversion rate.” McGrath says their goal is based on data from other similar-sized regions. Continued on page 2

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throwing Jones would be the starting pitcher with a Provincial Championship title plus a berth at Atlantics on the line. Western Valley won their first game of the day Saturday, setting up a semi-final battle versus Port City on Sunday morning. Against Port City, Lenehan dominated, nohitting the Port City crew over 6 and 1/3 innings. Jed Gilpatrick struck out the final two batters to preserve the no-hitter, the team’s second combined no-hitter in the past month. For Jones, it was already an emotional and

pressure-packed 72 hours before he found out he’d be the starter in the final. “Andy (Head Coach Lenehan) was good about it and asked me if I’d be good to go. It was a little different taking the mound in the championship game but I was dialled in”, Jones said matter of factly. “When we scored four runs in the second inning it took a lot of pressure off. We were able to go out and just play our game from that point.” Jones was terrific on the hill, giving up only four hits in seven innings in his first-ever complete game. No doubt Papa would have been beaming with

RECYCLING

can now be returned to provincial bottle exchange depots and some retail stores. McGrath said next year’s numbers would provide a better insight into recycling trends in the region. “Right now things are skewed a bit because before we had residential and commercial going to the large community recycling bins. Now the bins that are left are being used by people living in apartments and likely still some commercial (businesses),” said McGrath. She said that with fewer community bins, some commercial businesses are now just putting their recyclable waste in the garbage. That, coupled with a staggered rollout last summer means next year’s numbers will tell the whole story - including cost. “We have reduced our landfill (tipping) fees, but

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“If we could do weekly, like some of the cities, we know the numbers would be up, but because of our rural challenges, we can only do once a month,” said McGrath. She believes continued awareness coupled with a new secondary system at the Woodstock recycling depot will help the diversion rate climb. “Now they’re able to capture a lot more; they’re catching things. With five people doing individual sorting, their efficiency has gone way up,” added McGrath. Despite the positive numbers, she said there are still issues with contaminated waste being put into the blue recycling bins. “Not everyone is ensuring the materials are clean and dry. Wet materials or cans not cleaned out contaminate other items, like paper. When that happens, it all becomes garbage,” McGrath said. “We still have a problem with film plastics. Things like the wrappers around the paper towel packages, and plastic film from packages, as well as bread bags and grocery bags. They are actually a workplace hazard as they get caught in conveyors.” Plastic shopping bags

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pride. Coach Andy Lenehan called it “a storybook weekend really.” James Martin’s funeral was less than 24 hours after Jones’ complete-game performance. The Shires, also in-

cluding coaches Dewey Schriver and Steven Jones (Cooper’s father), left on Thursday Sept. 12 for the Atlantics being held in Miramichi. Here’s hoping the storybook adds another chapter.

there are increased recycling fees,” she added. McGrath said once the region gets closer to its diversion goal, municipalities will begin seeing savings. Municipal leaders are happy with how residents have bought into the program. “A lot of our senior residents were unable to get to the large (community) blue bin located in the middle of the village,” said Village of Canterbury Mayor Elaine English. “Now, they can take part easily. New hom-

eowners moving into the village were very happy that the service was provided as they were used to it, moving from bigger centers. So, overall very positive response. Our diversion rate is under what we forecasted, but I think it’s very good for the first year. It can only get better!” English’s municipality will pay $13,500 for garbage and recycling in 2020. She said it’s reasonable when you look at what the village gets in return.

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The community building our community

My Thoughts Exactly

By Jim Dumville

ou don’t always see them at work, but undoubtedly somewhere and sometime you have benefitted from their volunteer efforts. Whether it was through the enjoyment of a festival or fair in your community or services delivered for a wide variety of needs and causes, those things, big and small, which improve the life of a community are made possible by the dedication of someone behind the scenes. From service clubs to community organizations to fundraising efforts for a variety of causes, the life you enjoy is enhanced by the efforts of friends and neighbours who willingly give up time and capital for the betterment of their community. As someone who spent the past quarter-century in Woodstock, I am aware of the vital importance of community-minded volunteers. It’s visible daily. Without a doubt, towns and villages in Carleton, York and Victoria counties thrive because of the selfless efforts of

many. But these efforts are not limited to the upper St. John River valley or rural New Brunswick or even rural life. It’s also part of big-city life and volunteer efforts can have a global impact. One need only look at projects by the Woodstock or Florenceville Rotary Clubs, the Bath or Nackawic Lions Clubs, local Kin Clubs, the Legions, churches or the gigantic efforts of former Woodstock resident Richard Blaquiere and his team who successfully spearheaded the building of the Sgt. Mark Gallagher Vocational School in Haiti to attest to the global impact of dedicated volunteers. This year, while spending time at my summer retreat in Fleurant Point, Quebec, where I lived my formative years, I was asked to participate in the formation of a local historical society to research and document the rich history of the tiny hamlets of Fleurant Point and Escuminac. After a brief meeting with a few interested individuals on July 1, we took some additional steps during my August visit. During a Sunday afternoon meeting at the Fleurant Point Community Hall, which incidentally sits next to our family farm where I grew up, I let my mind wander briefly from the job at hand. I was one of five people around the table. Joining me were four people with distinct backgrounds sharing a common interest. Darryl Gray is a former MP, retired teacher, education administrator and local businessman who spearheaded the historical quest. Valli Anne Trusler is an American-born woman, who continues to live in Virginia, but has ties to Escuminac as the birthplace of her mother. Also joining us were sisters Dot Bujold

Rotarian Bob Stokes and Woodstock Rotary President Allison McLellan cook corn for those attending an August meeting in Connell Park. (Photo by Jim Dumville)

and Marlene Armishaw, who have been the driving force behind the Fleurant Community Hall and associated community club for years. That eclectic group reminded me that the single common denominator among any group of volunteers is the shared interest in a common goal. Looking back on my years as a journalist in Woodstock, I recall the many projects and community organizations I covered and promoted through our writings. The generous spirit that forms the foundation of our community will be evident in the pages of the River Valley Sun. You’ll read about fundraisers, parades and festivals, including the ongoing construction of the badly needed new Sanctuary House shelter. Before leaving for Quebec last month, I joined members of the Woodstock Rotary Club who held their weekly meeting during a corn boil at Connell Park. The camaraderie and friendship these local professionals and business people share

fuels the success of the Rotary and its ability to take on important projects like the $1.2 million Sanctuary House. Anyone in the area who this summer enjoyed Festival on the Bend in Nackawic, Meductic Fun Days, Debec Fun Days, the Dooryard Arts Festival or Old Home Week in Woodstock, the Hartland Potato Festival, Coldstream Days, Festival of Flavour or French Fry Day in Florenceville Bristol, the Bath Fall Fair or the many other community events did so because of the efforts of volunteers. Anyone getting support from community organizations, benefits or non-profit charities does so because of the efforts of volunteers. The truth is these volunteers form the foundation upon which we build our society. Few take credit, few want credit, but all deserve credit. We say thank you. Jim Dumville is a resident of Woodstock, a passionate journalist, and the managing editor of the River Valley Sun.

How child-rearing mistakes help us become better parents

My Big Fat Life By Theresa Blackburn

e have three children. This fall, our youngest started her last year of high school. Fortunately (or unfortunately) I had to take a phone call just before she left that morning. I missed taking her last ‘first day of school’ photo and avoided what would have likely been a teary goodbye. I am thankful my husband snapped a picture, but I am not upset I missed the waterworks. Kathryn is our baby, but more than that, she represents our link to the last time we truly felt ‘youthful’ in our lives. That’s not to say that I feel old, but I don’t feel as young as I used to. Kathryn’s presence in this world is a daily reminder of a time when our love was still quite young but felt unbelievably strong. We knew it could withstand the stresses of a third child, even while

our older daughter, Kristen, was going through puberty. Kathryn came along in our seventh year of marriage, and our 13th year together. She was our seven-year itch, (un)lucky number 13 baby, and what a gift she was. After the birth of our son, James, we thought we were finished, or at least my husband did. I wasn’t so sure. I had a nagging feeling that we were missing something. It felt like my heart wasn’t quite full with two children. After much discussion (and a bit of pleading on my part – okay, I begged, alright, I begged), we agreed to expand our family and our hearts one more time. Biology gave us a child, but fate gave us Kathryn. Each child has brought us so many different experiences. Every kid represents a different time in our lives. All have given us great joy – and great worry – but with Kathryn, things were a little different. It was like we finally figured out how to parent. With her, we seemed to relax a bit more. There was an ease with this sweet kid that began with her birth. Her arrival was less painful, and one I could easily and happily remember. Even with her colic, we didn’t sweat things as we did with the others. We just rolled with whatever she gave us. Later, when school wasn’t going as planned for her, we knew not to obsess about it. Experience with our other children allowed us to enjoy her journey on

a different level. We accepted her as she was. That’s not to say we didn’t nag her to clean her room, or do her homework, or say no when she asked to quit things because they were getting hard. We just tempered our guidance with a lot more understanding. There are 14 years between our oldest and our youngest. When your family evolves over that kind of a span, it gives you time to assess your parenting skills. Our daughter, Kristen, jokes that she was the ‘practice’ baby, and in some ways she’s right. With her and her brother we learned a lot about what not to do. This year will be a teary one, but I think it’ll also be a less anxious one when it comes to the standard milestones. I know not to stress about the things society expects our kids to do. I’ve learned (sometimes the hard way) that imparting the expectations of others onto our children isn’t the best way to parent. Right now Kathryn isn’t sure she wants to wear a dress to prom, or even if she’ll go to the prom. I’m not going to pressure her either way. I’ve finally learned that our children are individuals whose decisions need to be respected. That epiphany has brought me closer to my children, especially Kathryn. The missteps I made with our older kids taught me valuable lessons that have served our shyest child well. I’m just thankful James and Kristen have forgiven me for my previous parenting transgressions. I love them more

Kathryn’s first day at Centennial Elementary, 2007. (Theresa Blackburn photo)

deeply for that beautiful gift they’ve given me and, in turn, their sister. Theresa’s big, fat, busy life includes a firefighter husband, three children, a greyhound, a cat, volunteering, and her family’s growing publishing business.

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Shelter under construction as funding support builds Long-awaited Sanctuary House project underway By Jim Dumville

s the new Sanctuary House building rises along Deakin Drive in Woodstock, shelter staff and board members are hoping Woodstock Rotary’s fundraising efforts rise along with it. As tradespeople work steadily on the construction of the badly needed shelter, a sign in front shows the steady growth of the funds pouring in to pay for the $1.2 million project. The painted thermometer on the billboard in front of the construction site shows fundraising efforts halfway to its goal with $600,000 collected to date. Rotary member Scott Dunlop, who serves as co-chair of the Sanctuary House project, is confident the fundraising effort will be successful. “We’ve got a committee that is very active,”

said Dunlop, referring to the Rotary fundraising committee chaired by Rotarian Kent Orlando. With summer ending and fall arriving Dunlop expects the fundraising thermometer to keep going up as the real thermometer sees temperatures fall. He said people are busy in the summer, so fundraising campaigns tend to slow down. He said Sanctuary House has enjoyed community support over the years and he expects the community to step up in support of this project. “This has been many years in the making and we’re getting a good response,” said Dunlop. Sanctuary House provides shelter for abused women and children in Carleton County and northern York County as

far as Nackawic. It also provides counselling and other services in an effort to eradicate domestic abuse. Dunlop said the shelter’s current facility no longer meets demands. “The old house is very tired and too small,” he said. Dunlop added, “unfortunately” the services Sanctuary House provides are still widely needed. After years of planning for a new shelter, Sanctuary House was finally able to move forward to build the new larger facility on land provided by Woodstock developers Tommy and Jennifer Strong. “That was the catalyst to getting the new shelter started,” Dunlop said. A project committee was put in place and shelter construction began

As the new Sanctuary House women’s shelter takes shape in the background, Woodstock Rotary Club’s fundraising sign shows its fundraising efforts are halfway to it’s $1.2 million target in support of the project. (Photo by Jim Dumville)

this summer. All the work is being completed by local tradespeople, Dunlop said. He said the Rotary Club is currently canvassing for financial support, adding that anyone wishing to contribute can

contact a Rotarian or a member of the Sanctuary House board. He said fundraising projects are in the works, noting this year’s annual Murray’s Irving Truck Stop’s Trucker Appreciation Day and Golf Tourna-

Education key to organ donor shortage

ment will donate its proceeds to the Sanctuary House project. He said anyone seeking more information or who has an idea to support the shelter can contact him directly by calling him at 1-506-325-8222.

Transplant recipient believes forced donation will create problems By Theresa Blackburn

ova Scotia will soon become the first jurisdiction in North America to legislate presumed consent for organ and tissue donation. Provincial lawmakers across Canada are watching the process closely. Donnie Ritchie is also keeping a close eye on developments, but the Greenfield man isn’t so sure he agrees with legislated donation. “I think the government is getting into dangerous territory when you make someone do something without their consent,” said Ritchie. Ritchie knows the importance of organ donation first hand. He had a

double lung transplant in Toronto in 2018. “Look, I’m all for organ donation. I understand the need more than anybody. If it weren’t for somebody donating their organs, I wouldn’t be here. I just think there’s a better way.” Ritchie believes the lack of access to viable organs for donation is the result of a lack of education. “I think instead of telling someone they have to, you need to show them why they should,” said Ritchie. He said he’d like to see the government produce an educational video that shows people

why it’s so important to be an organ donor. “Make it so that whenever you have to get your driver’s license renewed, you have to watch a 20-minute video. I think if they were given all the facts, and it was explained so people understood why, more would be organ donors. You wouldn’t have to force them.” When governments force people to do things, it causes people to distrust the government, Ritchie said. “We should be given the freedom to choose.” Under the Nova Scotia legislation, people will be able to opt out of donating

their organs, but the onus will be on them once the new law is enacted. The law won’t apply to anyone 19 years of age or younger, or anyone who can’t give consent for themselves. Nova Scotia isn’t the first government to enact this kind of legislation. Spain and Belgium also have presumed consent. Nova Scotia hopes to have the law enacted by mid-2020. The province will also provide more training for front-line health care workers so they can recognize potential organ donors who can be referred to teams that can support them.

Donnie Ritchie of Greenfield believes a robust education campaign could be the key to solving Canada’s organ shortage. (Theresa Blackburn photo.)

Writ drops without full slate

Local Liberals and NDP yet to announce candidates as campaign starts By Jim Dumville

he race is on … at least officially. With a pre-set election date of Oct. 21, 2019, the unofficial race has been on for months, if not years. On Wednesday, Sept. 11, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau made it official by dropping the writ, waiting until only three days before the deadline. Despite the short

campaign of just over five weeks, TobiqueMactaquac voters still have only three of the five names on their ballots. At the time Trudeau officially launched the federal campaign neither his Liberals nor the NDP had publicly announced a candidate. With Tobique-Mactaquac Liberal MP T.J. Harvey announcing several months ago he would

not be seeking a second term, the Liberals have been slow to choose someone to try to hold onto the seat. A spokesperson with the Tobique-Mactaquac Liberal Association told the River Valley Sun it was expected a candidate would be announced around the time the writ was dropped, but no name was made public as of press time.

Meanwhile, the Conservatives have had their candidate in place almost since the last election. Richard Bragdon, who finished second to Harvey with 37 percent of the vote to Harvey’s 48 percent in 2015, will try once again. He will be joined on the ballot by Rowan Miller of Upper Kent for the Green Party and Dominic S. Guay for the People’s Party of Canada.

River Valley Sun will be hosting a public forum for all Tobique-Mactaquac candidates on Sept. 24, beginning at 7 p.m. in the Gallery Room at the AYR Motor Centre in Woodstock. Candidates will be questioned on issues of concern to residents of Tobique-Mactaquac. As in past elections, voters will have several options to cast their votes.

In addition to Election Day, voters can cast ballots in advanced polls between 9 a.m. and 9 p.m on Oct. 11,12, 13 and 14. There are also options to vote at a local Election Canada office or by mail. Details about voter information cards, voting rules and regulations, and the location of polls can be found online at Elections Canada or by calling toll free to 1-800-463-6868.

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News and Features from Woodstock First Nation

COMPENSATION FOR DISCRIMINATION AGAINST INDIGENOUS CHILDREN

First Nation Child and Family Caring Society calls ruling victory for First Nations children/families Submitted

ruling by the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal means the federal government has to pay $40,000 to every First Nations child who was inappropriately taken from his or her parents after 2006. Parents of these children will also be paid the same amount. The following was included in a release from the First Nations Caring Society: September 6, 2019, marked another win for First Nations children and their families as the Canadian Human Right Tribunal (CHRT) found that Canada wilfully and recklessly discriminated against First Nations children. In this ruling, the CHRT ordered Canada to pay the maximum amount allowable under the Canadian Human Rights Act (CHRA) to compensate First Nations children, youth and families who have been harmed by the child welfare system or were denied or delayed receipt of services due to Canada’s discriminatory implementation of Jordan’s Principle. The CHRA allows for up to $20,000 per victim of discrimination (s. 53

2(e)) and further up to $20,000 per victim if the discrimination was wilful and reckless (s. 53 (3)). BACKGROUND During the closing arguments of the case in 2014, the Caring Society and Assembly of First Nations argued that the CHRT should award the maximum amount of $40,000 allowable under the CHRA to all victims of Canada’s discrimination. On January 26, 2016, the CHRT substantiated the complaint and ordered Canada to immediately cease its discriminatory conduct. The Tribunal left the issue of compensation under reserve until more urgent matters affecting children were addressed. Disappointingly, the Tribunal has had to issue 10 subsequent orders to ensure Canada’s compliance. Additional orders are pending on matters relating to the eligibility of First Nations children without Indian status off reserve for Jordan’s Principle and the provision of capital to facilitate the provision of prevention and other critical services for children. In 2014, Canada argued that no compensa-

tion should be paid. In 2019, they argued the Tribunal was the wrong forum for the compensation issue to be heard and also suggested that there was no evidence of harm to individual children before the Tribunal. The Tribunal rejected both arguments. The Tribunal dedicated its decision to First Nations children and as such, ruled in favour of the children. It issued the following orders: FIRST NATIONS CHILD FAMILY SERVICES COMPENSATION TO VICTIMS OF DISCRIMINATION 1) $40,000 for each child taken into care on reserve and in the Yukon for unnecessary removals (removals that may have been prevented if adequate services were available) from January 1, 2006. [para. 245 (20K) + para. 2534 (20 K) = 40K] 2) $40,000 for each child removed from their families on reserve and in the Yukon and then returned to immediate or extended family at a later date from January 1, 2006. [para. 246 (20K) + para. 253 (20 K) = 40K] 3) $40, 000 to each parent or each grandparent caring for each child

resident on reserve and in the Yukon who were unnecessarily removed from January 1, 2006. [para. 247 (20K) + para. 253 (20K) = 40K] 5 4) $40,000 to each First Nations child who experienced abuse and were necessarily removed from their homes who resided on reserve and in the Yukon but were placed outside of their extended families and communities and thus did not benefit from prevention and least disruptive measures. [para. 249 (20K) + para. 253 (20 K) = 40K] JORDAN’S PRINCIPLE COMPENSATION TO VICTIMS 5) $40,000 to each First Nations child, living on or off reserve, who, as a result of a gap, delay and/ or denial of services, was deprived of essential services and placed in care outside of their home, family and community in order to receive those services from December 12, 2007 to November 2, 2017. [para. 250 (20K) + para. 253 (20 K) = 40K] 6 6) $40,000 to each First Nations child, living on or off reserve, who was not removed from their family home and was

either denied services covered under Jordan’s Principle as defined in 2017 CHRT 14 or 35 (for example, mental health, and suicide prevention, special education, dental, etc.), or who received such services after an unreasonable delay or upon reconsideration ordered by the Tribunal. [para. 250 (20K) + para. 253 (20 K) = 40K] 7) $40,000 to each parent or grandparent who, as a result of a service gap, denial and/or delay, were denied essential services and had a child removed from the home between December 12, 2007 and November 2, 2017. [para. 251 (20K)

+ para. 253 (20 K) = 40K] 8) $40,000 to each parent or grandparent whose child was not removed from their home and was denied services covered under Jordan’s Principle or received such services after an unreasonable delay or after reconsideration by order of the Tribunal. [para. 251 (20K) + para. 253 (20 K) = 40K] The Tribunal gives the Parties until December 10, 2019 to develop a process for the distribution of the compensation (para. 269). For more information on the case, visit fnwitness.ca or contact info@ fncaringsociety.com.

What’s in a Name? Geographical places part one

Mother Tongue By Anatasha Lyons

eographical names are an important component of recognizing, preserving, and strengthening Indigenous histories, languages and cultures. (Natural Resources Canada, 2018). Here in Canada, many Indigenous place names have survived through anglicization. Atlantic Canada is no different. This column has already covered Mehtawtik meaning the end of

the ancient Wəlastəkwey Trail which was a nineday canoe route that began at the site of Fort Meductic and ended in Old Town, Maine. We have also covered the Meduxnekeag, which is Mehtakwsənihkek, meaning where the sound ends. Let’s explore some more place names here in Wəlastəkok. Becaguimec: Pehkakwimək – where the fish clean themselves Madawaska: two possibilities: Mataweskok – where the small river joins the larger, and Matowehskok – land that looks like porcupines (reeds above the water) Pokiok: Pohkiyak – narrow place or gorge Nackawic: Nələkwawikek – pointing upriver It is imperative, with Or-

ange Shirt Day approaching, to point out that some place names have two possible meanings. The double meanings are the effects of long-term colonialism and the tragic legacy of Residential and Indian Day Schools. Children were continuously exposed to horrible abuses and were forbidden to speak their mother tongue. These children then became parents who were absolutely terrified to teach their children the Wəlastəkwey language. My own grandfather, Frederick J. Sappier was a Residential School Survivor along with one of sisters. Together, they made a pact to never teach their children their mother tongue out of fear that they too would be forced to face the same atrocities. Orange Shirt Day

honours the survivors of Residential Schools by remembering that every child matters. I ask that you also be mindful that language loss and extinction will happen soon for the Wəlastəkwewiyik (Maliseet People). You can assist in language revitalization efforts by using or teaching the true place name meanings. It’s also essential to learn the correct terms when referencing Wəlastəkwewiyik (Maliseet People), Wəlastəkwey (Belonging to Maliseet), Wəlastəkok (unceded Wəlastəkwey territory), Wəlastəkw (Beautiful River). Anatasha Lyons is a wife, a mother, and Woodstock First Nation’s Language Coordinator. She is involved in language revitalization efforts in Wolastokuk.

Words of the Month Becaguimec

Pehkaqimok/Pehkakwimək Phonetically: BACK-ag-GWEE-məg

Madawaska

Mataweskuk/Mataweskok Phonetically: MUD-ah-WEZ-goog

Pokiok

Puhkiyak/Pohkiyak Phonetically: BUHK-kee-YUG

Nackawic

Noloqawikek/Nələkwawikek Phonetically: nəll-GWA-wee-GEG *For pronunciation help please visit https://pmportal. org and type in akonutomakon, mamamol, ‘tatatol. To be inclusive, I have changed the alphabet used in the body of the column to the Teeter Alphabet. In the phonetic box here, the alphabet used is Newell-Hale (formerly referred to as Leavitt)/Teeter.

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WELLNESS

Your Guide to Healthy Living in the St. John River Valley

WVWN celebrates wellness week October 1 - 7

Mere Mortal By Kathy Sherwood-Orser

ellness Week will soon be upon us. The entire region will be hosting events from Sept. 28, 2019 until Oct. 15, 2019. Each year, New Brunswick celebrates Wellness Week October 1st to 7th. The week is a

time of heightened awareness around wellness, with events happening across our region from Plaster Rock to Nackawic. The events are hosted by community groups, organizations, municipalities, schools and workplaces everywhere. Everyone is encouraged to participate! The Wellness Movement is an ongoing effort to inspire and support the creation of wellness-supporting environments that benefit everyone. The Wellness Movement supports New Brunswick’s Wellness Strategy by being a common platform and connection point for wellness

in New Brunswick. The Wellness Movement supports, connects, and celebrates all New Brunswickers – individuals, families, community groups, schools and workplaces – working on enhancing one or more aspect of wellness. The Wellness Movement celebrates the people and places that support our wellbeing. Everyone has a role to play. Visit www.wellnessnb. ca! Our website inspires people to start their own wellness stories. We profile stories in your community. The site also directs you to tools and resources to help you, your fami-

ly, your community group, school, or workplace take your next step on a path to wellness. If you support or promote health and wellbeing in New Brunswick, you are part of The Wellness Movement. What is our common purpose? To work together to create wellness-supporting environments in New Brunswick where people have the opportunity to live a life of health and wellbeing in their homes, communities, schools and workplaces. How does The Wellness Movement contribute to achieving this common

Visit calendar.wellness.ca to find or post wellness events happening in your community.

purpose? By offering wellness partners and wellness champions a platform to work together, by inspiring people, and by guiding them to resources that support and enhance their wellbeing. Western Valley Wellness Network is a collective of workplaces, schools, organizations and volunteers that work with all of the above. We meet quarterly as a whole and promote, support, encourage and enhance the wellness initiatives of our region. We have a Facebook page – Western Valley Wellness, and we have a regional web page at www.wellnessnb.ca. You can also check out the events calendar at that site for all the events happening here in Western Valley or around the province and join us. We are always look-

ing for new members – so if you are interested in joining one of our seven committees, please message us or call 277-6024 for more information. Our committees are; Seniors, Workplace, Communities, Schools, Food Security, First Nations, Promotions and Communications. Let’s Celebrate Wellness Together! Our network event and awards banquet will be held on Oct. 10, 2019. Pre-registration is required, so contact us and get on the list for this day of networking, education and the awards banquet. Email me to register! Kathy.sherwoodorser@ gnb.ca Kathy Sherwood-Orser is the Western Valley Wellness Network Co-Chair and Wellness Champion who lives with her family in her childhood home in Hartland.

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Colours fill Bath skies Great flying days at River Bend Balloon Fest By Jim Dumville

other Nature delivered three good days for flying and balloon pilots from around the globe delivered a dozen balloons to take advantage of those three days. While wind and rain forced the cancellation of balloon flights on two of the five days – Aug. 29 to Sept. 2 – during the annual River Bend Balloon Festival, Bath Deputy Mayor Charles McNair prefers to look on the positive. “We had three good flights,” he said. “That’s the same as last year.” He said 12 balloons of all colours, shapes and sizes brightened the

skies over northern Carleton County. McNair said both pilots and the public understand the impact of weather on a balloon festival. He said pilots, who travelled from across the U.S. and even from the United Kingdom to participate in the event, spoke positively about the Bath festival. “John (Viner) from the U.K. wants to come back,” McNair said. He said the pilots took advantage of three festivals in successive weeks in the area, attending one in Presque Isle, Maine the week before Bath and in Sussex the week following.

McNair said many pilots participating in the Sussex event decided to take to the air three or four days before the festival officially began as weather forecasts, which included the arrival of Hurricane Dorian, did not look promising for the weekend. In Bath, he said, one of the best and busiest days was Sunday, Sept. 1. McNair described what was “gridlock” on the road to Johnville as the public chased the balloon traffic. The River Bend Balloon Festival is a major event during the annual Bath Fall Fair held each year over the Labour Day weekend.

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Annette Boone, with Sadie Calhoun and Jax Reese formed the Meductic Mouse Club for the Fun Days parade. (Jim Dumville photo)

Hannah Lauzier as Tinker Bell, Noah Lauzier as Peter Pan and Jace Monteith as Capt. Hook. (Jim Dumville photo)

River Bend Splendor: Top: Riders get a bird’s eye view of the Trans Canada in Carleton County. Right: Two balloons soar above the St. John River with the Beechwood Dam in the background during the River Bend Balloon Festival in Bath. (Photos by Angela Stone of Mindful Moments by Angela)

CIEVA donates to town Clients build a ‘Wacky’ House for Connell Park

CIEVA clients paraded their latest work through town before delivering it to Connell Park in Woodstock. The “Wacky” playhouse was presented to the town on Sept. 10. (Stephen Chisholm photo)

Little Eden Green as Cinderella rode in style at the parared in her pumpkin carriage. (Jim Dumville photo)

Faye and Idony Cummings were big hits at the parade as Cinderella and Snow White. (Jim Dumville photo)

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Florenceville-Bristol Notification System The Town of Florenceville-Bristol has implemented a notification system. Residents can sign up to receive various notifications via email, text, or voicemail. Go to www.florencevillebristol.ca/notification-system to sign up using your email address, or call 506-392-6763 ext 200 to be added to the list. Recycling and Garbage Florenceville-Bristol will have regular weekly garbage pickup in September. On recycling week, there will be one truck picking up recycling and one truck picking up garbage, so please continue to keep them separate. Bridge Closure Extended The Department of Transportation and Infrastructure’s contractor is delayed in its replacement of the Route 130 Bridge. As a result, the bridge will remain closed through to the end of September. Town officials reminds the public to continue to drive carefully at the covered bridge traffic lights.

Nackawic Ballroom Dancing Lessons Ballroom Dancing will start Tuesday, Sept. 17 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Lions Club. It runs for 5 weeks at $30 per couple. Contact gailfarnsworth@gmail.com or 1.506.425.1200. Open House at Library Nackawic Public School Library will be having an Open House on Wednesday, Sept. 18 from 3:30 to 5 p.m.and Thursday, Sept. 19 from 6 to 8 p.m. The event will allow visitors to see what the library is offering in After School programs and Family Game Night. These programs will be starting in October. Jamboree Fundraiser A Country Jamboree will be held at the Nackawic Lions Hall on Saturday,

Sept. 28 from 7 to 9:30 p.m. with a snack at 8 p.m. All profits from the jamboree will be going to the new Sanctuary House women’s shelter that is currently under construction in Woodstock. Hope to see you there!

Hartland Chamber Meeting Central Carleton Chamber of Commerce will host a meeting Wednesday, Sept. 25, from 6 to 7 p.m a the Hartland Community School library. The chamber meets regularly on the fourth Wednesday of each month at that location.

Woodstock Town Sponsorships Application for 2020 Sponsorship from the town of Woodstock is now open. Event organizers, volunteer organizations, community groups, recreation groups and any other group with plans to seek support from the Town of Woodstock in 2020 must complete an online application at www.town.woodstock.nb.ca/p/sponsorships-program. That will be the only form accepted and it must be filed no later than Oct. 31, 2019. Take Back the Night March Woodstock Caring Communities Committee invites the public to participate in its eighth annual Take Back The Night March on Sept. 20, beginning at 7 p.m. in the NBCC theatre room. The March will begin at 7:30 pm at NBCC entrance. Come support us shatter the silence, stop the violence. Purple Pancake Brunch Rotary Club of Woodstock will host a Purple Pancake Brunch at St. Luke’s Church Hall, 104 Church St, Woodstock on Saturday, Sept 21 from 10 a.m to 2 p.m. For the cost of $8, help Rotary free the world from polio.

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Canada Post employee Frank McBride celebrated 35 years at the Woodstock Post Office on July 17. He also celebrated 37 years as a volunteer with the Woodstock Fire Department in the same month. (Photo submitted)

Scarecrows on the Loose There’s time to build that scarecrow for Scarecrows on the Loose, a community fundraiser in support of Sanctuary House, a shelter serving abused women & their children from Nackawic to Grand Falls. The event will held Oct. 5 in downtown Woodstock. Enter a scarecrow as an individual, business, group or organization. Scarecrows will be on display along the downtown waterfront, near the Woodstock Farm Market. In case of rain, the event will be moved inside NBCC Woodstock.

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Day of Awareness The LP Fisher Public Library, as a participant in the Wolastoqiyik Sisters in Spirit “Days of Awareness” campaign for 2019, will host two events to spread awareness and honour the lives of the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls and Two-

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Northampton Turkey Supper The Northampton Rec Centre will host a traditional fall turkey supper, Sunday, Sept. 22, from 3 to 6 p.m. Costs is $12 for adults, $6 for ages 6 to 12, free for six years old and under. Fall Fair Celebrate rural living with workshops, vendors, games, and entertainment on Sept. 28, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Knowlesville Art and Nature Centre at 111 Simms Road, Knowlesville.

Let the Music Move You!

MONDAY Country Connections at the Woodstock ‘Y’ @ 7 p.m. TUESDAY Carleton County Fiddlers at the AYR Motor Centre @ 6:45 p.m. Music at the Oakfield (Oakfield, ME) Community Center @ 7 p.m. Atlantic WEDNESDAY Music at the Millville Legion @ 7 p.m. Evening Fiddlers at St. James United, Andover @ 7 p.m. Music at the Littleton Snowmobile Club (Littleton, ME) @ 7 p.m. Atlantic THURSDAY Music on the Monquart at the Bath Knights of Columbus Hall @ 7 p.m. SATURDAY Music at Triple ‘C’ Centre on Rockland Road @ 7 p.m. every other week Music at the Argyle Hall @ 7 p.m. the first Saturday of each month Nackawic Lions Club Dance at 7 p.m. the last Saturday of each month To share music events, email theresa@rivervalleysun.ca

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Carleton Manor will maintain Adult Day Centre

IN A ‘MANOR’ OF SPEAKING By Carolyn Brown

arleton Manor announces with pride that we will be maintaining the Adult Day Centre program begun as a pilot project funded through Social Development in November of 2018. This program provides support and relief to caregivers looking after loved ones at home. The stress and

fatigue associated with that level of care can be exhausting, and we clearly see the relief and appreciation of the caregivers who are using the program. Judy Porter brings her brother, Richard, to the Day Centre. After a local Special Care home closed, Judy, who works herself three days a week, assumed the responsibility of caring for Richard. Judy was happy to speak to me about what the Day Centre program means to her. Judy finds relief in the centre being open on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday each week – her exact workdays. She has no worries about him

being home alone and is enjoying her own work more worry and stressfree than she did previously. She is very grateful. Judy says Richard can hardly wait to come every day and he lives for Tuesday mornings! When I asked Judy what she perceived to be the most significant benefit, she said she felt Richard’s life had purpose again. She said he was happier overall, and the social interaction versus the isolation of being home alone was absolutely wonderful. When he is at home now, she finds him more settled and content and sleeping better. As for what he enjoys the

Richard and his sister, Judy Porter, at the Carleton Manor Adult Day Centre in Woodstock. The program provides needed respite for caregivers. (Photo submitted.)

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most, Judy couldn’t settle on a specific thing, replying he just loves it all from the food to the activities. Boredom is no longer a part of Richard’s life. The Day Centre has its own space here in our home, a brightly decorated area which illustrates some of their talents and is cozy and comfortable. One can come all three days, a half-day, one day, whatever best suits the needs of the caregiver and loved one. People can engage in meaningful activities and programs which can be further individualized based on their needs. The program of-

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fers engagement, both mentally and physically, and is always respectful of an individuals’ abilities. We have a Hair Dresser’s Salon, a state of the art tub and shower, rehabilitation services, and a wheelchair accessible bus for off-site experiences. Participants are treated with respect and dignity and aren’t pressured to do anything they don’t want to do. The program also allows for a more natural transition when someone who participates in the program becomes a permanent neighbour in our home. This transition is much smoother because

they have already developed a relationship with the Carleton Manor community, staff and volunteers. Carleton Manor works hard to try and meet the needs of caregivers and make a difference in our community. This program allows us to help those who care for loved ones. We are delighted to be able to take this pilot project and now make it our own. Carolyn Brown is the Public Relations/Volunteer Coordinator at the Carleton Manor in Woodstock.

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Continued growth in the French Fry Capital McCain Foods Invests $12 Million in Potato Processing Facility By Jim Dumville

arleton County’s biggest industry is continuing to grow in Florenceville-Bristol. McCain Foods Cana-

da, a division of McCain Foods Limited, recently announced the company’s plan to further invest $12 Million dollars in its potato processing facility. In a press release is-

sued in late August, McCain Foods explained the investment will add capacity to the existing line that produces French fries for the company’s foodservice and retail busi-

The McCain Foods plant in the heart of Florenceville-Bristol has seen continued growth since its launch in 1957. (Submitted photo)

ness. The release said the project will be completed in two phases, one starting in August and the second phase completing the project in early 2020. The release explained the investment will see increased demand for supply from area potato growers. “This capacity build will require an additional 400 hectares (1000 acres) of potatoes from local growers in the community,” McCain Foods said in its release. “It follows a recent $65 Million dollar investment adding a new potato specialty line to the same production facility in 2017.” McCain Foods Canada President Danielle Barran explained the investment continues the company’s commitment to the company’s birthplace, Florenceville-Bristol, now affectionately known as the French fry capital of the world. “McCain French fries continue to be in high de-

mand and we are investing in a strong and sustainable future,” she said in the release. “Investing in Florenceville, the birthplace of McCain, where we have long-standing relationships with employees, the community and with local potato growers always feels great.” The release noted how McCain Foods has grown since its beginning

in 1957, when its 30 employees created $150,000 in sales. “The company has grown to become a global enterprise with more than 21,000 employees operating out of 53 production facilities on six continents with sales in excess of CDN $9.5 billion globally while remaining Canadian headquartered and familyowned, said the release.

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OFF THE GRID By Darius Shahrokhi

e’ve all heard this message at some point in our lives and if you haven’t yet, you will! In the fast-paced and technology-driven world that we live in, how do you manage to make time for the more important things in your life? Do you find yourself neglecting family, friends,

pets, nature, play, discovery, your diet, hobbies and other interests, all of which are needed so desperately to keep us sane? If this is you, you should know that you are not alone. It seems that the people in larger cities are being stifled under the weight of workplace stress, polluted air and drinking water, processed foods, and technology, as they get more and more disconnected from their families, friends and nature. I recognize the enormity of this pandemic because everywhere I turn, I hear about it. Even for someone like me, who has made a conscious effort to not have a social

media footprint, does not follow the news, own a TV or subscribe to any cable or satellite TV. I would love to know what you all are doing to disconnect from technology and reconnect or stay connected with all that is important to you. Share with me so that I can learn from you and share with others. As with all of my articles, I try to dedicate an equal an amount of time to discussing solutions as I do to my ramblings. Some of you are aware of the yoga studio and the gathering-place in the forest that I’ve made accessible to those looking to reconnect. As part of the same thought process, I

am now making available our large semi-commercial kitchen as a space to get together with your family (kids, partners, parents) or friends. Come to learn a recipe and take home a wholesome meal that you can share on a busy weeknight. Perhaps share a few laughs and make some memories. Allow yourself a few hours to realign yourself for the week ahead, to get away from your gadgets, as you instead spend some quality hours in the forest with your loved-one(s). As part of the same holistic approach, I would like you to consider making more connections that

are personal rather than virtual. There seems to be no shortage of people following one another on the various social media or business networking/ channels. Even I, who have next to no social media footprint, am being contacted all the time by people wanting me to refer them, follow them, subscribe, etc. But is there a real human connection taking place here? Do we really know anything about the people we are referring to? What might be our connection to them? I would like to propose that we shift towards forming a personal connection with the individuals that we refer.

So, to practice what I am preaching, I am assembling networks of individuals who I actually know and would personally refer to. People who are hardworking, passionate about what they do, honest, and willing to help others get ahead as well. Namaste! I can be reached at greenearthling@gmail. com. Darius Shahrokhi is an inventor, writer, environmentalist, foodie, technology enthusiast, gardener, and photographer. He works as a sustainable living coach and consultant and lives off-grid with his family near Knowlesville.

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Woodstock man forced to buy his firewood By Jim Dumville

rank McBride of Woodstock is securing the wood he’ll need to heat his home this winter. Ironically, although the house in the heart of Woodstock is wood-heated, it is NB Power pushing up the cost of this year’s fuel. Recently, McBride paid more than $2,000 for his wood supply. Normally he would haul firewood from his own woodlot near the Canada-US border in Belleville, south of Woodstock. However, NB Power’s construction of an electrical substation next to the Canada Customs border office blocked McBride’s access to his woodlot. “We do all our cutting there,” said McBride, referring to the 12-hectare woodlot which has been in his family for three generations. During a public forum two years ago to outline plans to construct a pow-

er grid through the area to transport electricity to the American market, McBride said, NB Power indicated he’d have no problem reaching his woodlot. While he does have access to the McBride property, he doesn’t have access to the portion of the property where his firewood is located. “There’s a little stream that crosses the property and we can’t go across that stream,” he said. McBride explained environmental regulations prohibit running equipment through a body of water. While three roads provide access to the McBride property, the only one which gives direct access to his woodyard travels through the NB Power Construction zone. Citing safety reasons, the utility prohibits traffic through that area. In August, an NB Power spokesperson told CBC the utility was working to find a solution. To date, said McBride, such

Frank McBride stands in front of the NB Power substation which has temporarily blocked access to his woodlot and firewood for his house. (Photo by Jim Dumville)

a solution has not materialized. McBride credited Carleton MLA Stewart Fairgrieve for working on his behalf, but unfortunately, he wasn’t successful. He said NB Power representatives talked to his wife, but they didn’t open access to his woodyard. He said the utility offered to haul his wood splitter from the woodlot for him, but the Wood-

stock homeowner sees little advantage of having access to his wood splitter without access to his wood. While efforts remain underway to solve the problem, McBride said, he and his family have accepted the fact the wood used to heat his home this winter will be purchased from another supplier and won’t be coming from his own woodlot.

New store for Grafton

Residents will see gas/convenience store open by new year By Jim Dumville

efore Christmas of this year, Grafton residents may have something they haven’t had in more than a decade – a store on their side of the St. John River. Woodstock businessman Graham Gill said he and partner Tim Cook hope to have a new store and gas bar built and open at the Grafton end of the bridge by early December. Travellers crossing the bridge between Woodstock and Grafton have watched the site work progress for the future home of SmartStop Convenience for the past few months.The planned opening of the store will provide Grafton and area residents with a place to shop on their side of the St. John River for the

first time since the former Grafton Irving closed nearly two decades ago. Right now, Gill said, residents in Grafton, Northampton, Newbridge, Pembroke and region have to travel as far as Broadway or Connell Road in Woodstock to purchase gas or even pick up some small items. While he doesn’t have the exact population of those communities, he said, a traffic study shows 6,000 travellers pass by the intersection of Route 105 and the entrance to the Grafton Bridge on a daily basis. Gill described SmartStop Convenience as more than a convenience store. “It will be more like a general store,” he said. He said SmartStop, which is a fully indepen-

Site work continues for the planned SmartStop Convenience and gas bar at the corner of Route 105 and Grafton Bridge entrance. Owners Graham Gill and Tim Cook hope to have the store completed and open by December of this year. (Photo by Jim Dumville)

dent operation and not part of any franchise, will carry fresh produce from local farmers, specialtytype items, some hardware and groceries. It will also be an Ultramar gas bar. Gill said the business will have two entrances off Route 105 and one from

the Shore Road. which connects to the bridge entrance just west of the intersection. He said the store will also feature a drive-thru option for convenience. Gill expects the store to be open between 6 a.m. and 11 p.m.

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Creek Village launches ‘abstract thoughts’ Gallery also puts 13-year-old in Young Artist Spotlight By Jim Dumville

n Tuesday, Sept. 10 Creek Village Gallery and Cafe in Woodstock hosted a reception for a group show showcasing the gallery’s artists for September. The reception also provided Creek Village with an opportunity to introduce 13-year-old Clareta Livingstone to its Young Artist Spotlight. The group show will feature various artists’ works in a show called “abstract thoughts.” “We are showcasing work with an abstract

slant,” said artist and gallery director Suzan Carsley. “Whether impressionistic, non-representational or symbolic, this promises to be an interesting departure from the norm as we know it.” The group’s paintings will be featured at the gallery and cafe throughout the month of September. Also on display will be the artistic works of Livingstone, who said she has been interested in art as long as she can remem-

ber. She said her true pursuit of art began four years ago when she took her first art lesson from artist and teacher Nicole Manuel. Livingstone continues to study under Manuel’s direction. “Nicole is the best art teacher I could ask for,” she said. The young painter said she loves to try new mediums and styles but prefers acrylic paint. “I also love working with oil pastels and watercolour paints,” said Livingstone.

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• Meet & Greet at the Andrew & Laura McCain Art Gallery from 4–5pm • Rug Hooking workshop #1 with Lynn Franke • Shaker Basket workshop #1 with James Buxton • Introduction to the Participatory Theatre workshop with Ilkay Silk • Introduction to the Choir workshop with Peter McLauglin • Mono Printmaking with Jennifer Stead

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• Bus Tour #1 with Dean Butterfield • Shaker Basket workshop #1 continues with James Buxton • Nature Photography with Stephen Hutchings • Assemblage art using recycled materials with Vicky Lentz • Choir with Peter McLauglin • Song-writing #1 with Meaghan Blanchard and Ian Sherwood • Participatory Theatre with Ilkay Silk (day and evening) • Field to Fork with Karie Young and the Hunter Brothers’ Farm, with cooking and dinner at the Community Hall • Rug Hooking workshop #2 with Lynn Franke • Shaker Basket workshop #2 with James Buxton

• Bus Tour #2 with Jill Denny • Rug Hooking #3 with Lynn Franke (morning only) • Shaker Basket workshop #2 continues with James Buxton (morning only) • Participatory theatre with Ilkay Silk (continues) • Monster-sized print making using a steamroller with Stephen Hutchings • Oil Painting with Maggie Rose • Sketching along the Shiktehawk trail (with lunch) with Candice Ostroski • Choir with Peter McLauglin (continues) • Song-writing #2 with Meaghan Blanchard and Ian Sherwood • Full dinner banquet at Carleton North High School with Gala Concert at Weldon Matthews Theatre featuring performances by members of the Participatory Theatre, Choir, and Song-writing workshops

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Historic Treasures from the Provincial Archives of New Brunswick and Personal Collections

Carleton County’s Contingent in the Boer War

(Provincial Archives of New Brunswick photo.)

Members of E. Battery, Royal Canadian Artillery who hailed from Carleton County. January 10, 1910. (Provincial Archives of New Brunswick)

he brigade division of artillery in Canada’s second contingent grouped together three batteries. Each battery consisted of three sections, each of two 12-pounder breech-loading guns. The 12-pounders, however, were out ranged by the Boers’ field guns. Despite this handicap, the Canadian gunners more than held their own during operations in South Africa. The batteries were designated “C”, “D”, and “E”, to signal the brigade division’s link to the Permanent Force’s “A” and “B” Batteries, Royal Canadian Field Artillery. There was, in fact, a core of permanent force artillery personnel in each battery. Additional members came from militia field batteries. “C” and “D” Batteries’ militia gunners came from units in Ontario, and also from Winnipeg; “E” Battery’s came from units in Quebec, New Brunswick, and Nova Scotia. “D” and “E” Batteries arrived in Cape Town in February 1900 and participated in the suppression of the Boer rebellion in the western Cape Colony. “C” Battery, on its arrival in March 1900, went north to Rhodesia to join the Rhodesian Field Force, which then moved south to the relief of besieged Mafeking. The three batteries then continued to operate separately; even sections within each battery often acted independently with different forces, in some cases being detached for months at a time. The brigade division was only reunited at the end of its tour of duty and return to Canada. Although usually out of the limelight, the three batteries saw much action. A section of “D” Battery particularly distinguished itself at the battle of Leliefontein. - Canadian War Musuem

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Scenes from Festival on the Bend

Nackawic celebrated from Aug. 21 to 24 with an event-filled annual Festival on the Bend. River Valley Sun correspondent Karen Howell provided photos of some of the popular events during the festival.

Seventeen year old Sydney Sharpe was crowned Miss Nackawic on Aug. 23. She is the daughter of Jennifer and Phillip Sharpe. First Princess is Marielle Boone and Second Princess is Emma Bradbury who also captured the Miss Congeniality title.

Kai Wheelan, 6, from Nackawic, feeds a camel. The animal was the big attraction at the petting zoo which was one of the attractions at the Nackawic Festival on the Bend on Saturday, Aug. 24. (Karen Howell photo)

A favourite of the Festival on the Bend every year is the Woodstock band Wisecracker who entertained the crowd before the fireworks. (Karen Howell photo)

Joel Palmer from Swamp Bear Art did a live chainsaw carving of Poseidon during the Festival on the Bend. ( Karen Howell photo)

One of the most popular events at the festival was a petting zoo whose star attraction was a camel. (Karen Howell photo)

Annie Liston dunks local school bus driver Terry Christie during the Festival on the Bend. (Karen Howell photo)

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SUNSHINE SMILES: (Clockwise, starting top left) Meet brothers Austin Broad, Isaiha Wright, Logan Broad, and Noah Broad of Woodstock. The boys attend Townsview School and are the children of Tanya Ferguson, Brandon Broad, and Alison Stewart. Austin loves Minecraft and wants to be a scientist when he grows up. Isaiha enjoys playing basketball, badminton, and gaming with his brothers. He wants to be a YouTuber when he grows up. Logan loves playing hockey and wants to be a hockey player or work in construction when he gets older. Noah loves Lego, playing Minecraft, and making people laugh, as demonstrated in this picture. He wants to be a master builder when he grows up.

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A kitchen makeover goes through three stages: before, designs, and after. A real kitchen renovation does take a bit longer than the typical 30-minute TV kitchen renovation programs. Unlike television makeovers, a lot more occurs between the before and after stages. How do you make sure that your project goes smoothly and timely? Plan, delegate and use professionals to help that project come together. A professional kitchen designer typically can bring a project together for you from start to finish with ease. Firstly, a good designer will listen to your ideas, or maybe a lack of ideas when they start your project. There are designers out there that can come into your home, sit down and right on the spot work the designs and ideas with you. Generally, if both spouses are interested in the project, they should both be there to sit in on the first design session. An excellent designer will keep this process moving along, engage you both in the preliminary ideas and concepts, so it is easy, informative and entertaining. As the concepts are laid out and a floor plan is generated, usually with professional input, ideas that you thought not possible will come to light. Your designer should be able to turn these ideas into 3-D designs that will bring your new kitchen concepts to life. Once the designs are complete, your designer will be able to generate a complete budget for you quickly. If you do not have a contractor to do the renovation part of the project, the designer can usually suggest to you the right-sized and reliable contractor for your project. In short, the best way to get a kitchen with the “Wow Factor” is to work with pros. Before

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Preserving the history of the Underground Railroad

Tomlinson Lake Hike to Freedom organizer Joe Gee shares his passion By Theresa Blackburn

celebration of freedom will take place in Carlingford on Oct. 4, 5, and 6. The annual Tomlinson Lake Hike to Freedom is a three-day event this year. On Friday, there will be hiking, and construction of a replica squatter’s cabin will begin. On Saturday, there will be self-guided hikes, an Underground Railroad Pop-Up Museum, traditional meals, nature exhibits, and work on the squatter’s cabin will continue. Sunday sees more hiking and the completion of the squatter’s cabin. The event celebrates the last passageway to freedom for American slaves.

Organizer Joe Gee said the events take place from noon to 6 p.m. each day and are for all ages. “The big event this year is the building of the squatter’s cabin,” he said. “It represents the different black families who came here between 1850 and 1863. They squatted here, but not for very long. Some may have died, but many black people who came here eventually went back to the U.S.” Gee has done extensive research on the importance of the last few kilometres of the Underground Railroad. “Bill Barrett and his wife Jocelyn have shared oral history with me. There was one black family who lived on Bird

Hill near Wilmot, and they are buried there,” he said. Gee’s passion for black history and Tomlinson Lake goes back to his childhood. “I loved history. I loved going to museums. Some kids would beg their parents to take them to Disney. I’d beg my parents to take me to museums,” said Gee with a chuckle. Gee is Vice President of the New Brunswick Black History Society, but his ancestry isn’t African American. “A lot of people ask me why I’m so interested in black history. I liken it to food. You don’t have to be Chinese to love Chinese food, and you don’t have to be black to want to preserve black history,” said Gee.

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Weddings that don’t go according to plan The nuptials of Scott and Elizabeth Sipprelle By Doris Kennedy *This story is a fictional account of actual events.

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he flowers didn’t come on the morning train, Robina,” Elizabeth spoke while they were cleaning the parlour for the upcoming wedding. “If they don’t come on the afternoon train I won’t have any flowers for my wedding tomorrow.” Elizabeth had been engaged since 1895 to her handsome boyfriend, Scott Sipprelle. He was a blacksmith and had a bubbly personality, which was much welcomed when he was called upon to pull teeth. A Kaiser chair sat in the corner of his blacksmith shop. It wasn’t just used to pull teeth, but for cutting hair as well. He was one of those men who were handy at many things. The couple met by chance. Scott’s father

had a farm in Somerville where he grew grain and raised cattle. In the fall or early winter, he transported the product and the cattle across the Saint John River at Hartland by sled to the railroad station in Hartland. Elizabeth’s father was a railroad man, and she happened to be at the Woodstock station when Scott’s train pulled in. She caught his eye immediately. With his friendly nature, he knew her name and where she lived before he left the station for home. The separation between communities did not seem to hinder their blossoming love. They set their date for October 13, 1897, and planning began. Elizabeth purchased material for her wedding outfit. Unlike the white gowns of today, she bought a textured dark blue material to make her suit, and an even darker

shade of fabric to make her blouse. At that time, blue symbolized purity, fidelity, and eternal love. White wasn’t popular for a wedding even though more and more women were using off white since Queen Victoria wore it at her wedding years before. But no matter how organized brides try to be for weddings they don’t always go completely as planned, and Elizabeth’s wedding was no exception. The flowers ordered for the wedding did not arrive. Heber Hatfield, a friend of Scott’s in Hartland, heard of the unfortunate turn of events. He had just arrived home after a business trip and had purchased flowers intended for his lady friend. Being the kind man he was, he sent the flowers to Elizabeth for her wedding. The wedding was solemnized in her home with

no attendants. The bride was beautifully attired in her blue suit accessorized by jewelry and a custom made hat with lace and material that matched her suit, with a feather reaching the back. A mink fur was wrapped around the high neck collar of her dark blouse. The pink carnations she held completed her attire. Following the ceremony, Helen played the piano and sang. After signing the register, a light lunch was served, and her friend Grace played the violin. After the wedding, Scott’s friend, who owned a new Taylor Steam car escorted the newlyweds to the train station. On their honeymoon they went to Saint John for overnight then home to their new house Scott built in Victoria Corner. Their wedding picture was taken a few weeks later in a studio. There were no smiles, although

Elizabeth and Scott Sipprelle on their wedding day, October 13, 1897. (Photo submitted)

you sensed they wanted to and no touching standing a distance apart. Old pictures can be deceiving. I would not have guessed, by today’s standards, that this was a wedding picture.

Doris Kennedy is a retired nurse, writer, and historian. Married with four children and 11 grandchildren, she owns the Covered Bridge B & B in Somerville and is the author of five books.

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Community kindness and auction fence posts

ADVENTURES OF AN ACCIDENTAL FARMER By Ellen Culbert-Johnston

ell, the haying is done and farming for me has settled down to a slower pace. There still are the daily chores of feeding the pigs, watching the cows graze and checking on fences. Summer has come to an end, which makes me sad. Over the years I noticed county fairs often held in fall. I presume it was to avoid taking farmers from their summer duties. I know as summer ends I have more time on my hands. As a result, I’m able to attend more local activities of which there is no shortage. If I planned accordingly, I wouldn’t have to cook all week-

end, between the benefit breakfasts, the music and socials, not to mention suppers at the Legion. Recently my husband and I attended a corn boil, hot dog roast for a friend who is in palliative care at home. While there I observed friends, neighbours, and family pulling into the dooryard with food and smiles. At one point there was a line of traffic out to the main road of vehicles, waiting to pull into the yard. Among the line of traffic was a pickup truck full of firewood cut and split, with another truck and load not far behind. My eyes began to tear up. I was filled with emotion seeing such acts of kindness and caring for others. I could actually feel love within my heart. As I looked around I could see similar emotions in others. The young men unloaded the pickups of firewood and piled it in the woodshed to help ease the worry of heat for a cold winter. As I was leaving, I chatted with his wife. I re-

alized they were reaping what they had sowed. Sometimes, people think of “community” as the church or an organization. I believe community is giving of one’s time, whether within a group or by one’s self. Perhaps it is just a visit to a new baby or to give a hug when times get tough, asking for nothing in return. This past year I’ve been integrating myself into the community and I continue to be warmed by the empathy and understanding displayed for neighbours and friends. When I lived in Massachusetts, I didn’t see such a deep presence of community. Carleton County to me is the definition of community. Being part of a rural community can also be going to the auction to chat and grab a cup of coffee with others. Recently I attended Sunset Auction, with a mission in mind. Fence posts! I did some research and I had a price in my head of what used fence posts would be worth. I have been to auc-

tions before, but this time was different. I was going alone and with a purpose. While I was walking around, I saw some gentlemen, talking as if this auction event was their community time to be together to catch up on the latest news. I also notice some delicious looking cheesecake at the snack stand, while I was ordering my coffee and hot dog. Oh, how I wanted that cheesecake, but I couldn’t order it at the moment because of the auction about to start. But, I knew if I waited the cheesecake would be gone. The nice lady behind the counter suggested I purchase the cheesecake and she would keep in the refrigerator until I wanted it later. Carleton County can be so accommodating. As the bidding began on the fence posts, I was nervous. First of all, I was alone, second of all the bidding was going faster than I had anticipated and thirdly I was a woman bidding on a predominantly male item.

Ellen is happy to have purchased needed fence posts at Sunset Auction. (Photo submitted.)

I was bidding against another farmer for the fence posts, however, I outbid him. To that gentleman, sorry. All in all, it was a good night at the auction. After I got my fence posts, this farmer celebrated with a

delicious piece of cherry cheesecake all by herself. Ellen Culbert-Johnston is a teacher who loves to read, learn, travel, and walk in the woods with her dogs in Newburg.

Another day, another adventure bumble

BEAUTIFUL BUMBLES By Linda McHatten

his adventure sees us leaving Pembroke on a beautiful sunny day with 9 ATVs, 16 people, and one dog. All travellers are leaving their cares at home. Travelling towards Car Siding, we take an alternate route this side of Shewen which will take us to the base of Ayres Lake and on up to the lookout. It gives us a beautiful view of the lake nestled in the green foliage. We will return in the fall when the leaves are in their fall colours. To-

day we see a boat on the lake; folks could be fishing or just enjoying some quiet time. After a few snacks and stretch of the legs, we are back on the trail which will lead us to Nashwaak River, a tributary of the St. John River. We take a trail that leads us through a gravel pit and to two camps. From there, it is a rocky and rough trail, which slows us down. This particular path is not recommended for travelling unless you’re on an ATV. Our destination is the Irving Nashwaak Dam, which isn’t in use now. Many years ago, when logs were transported by river to the mills, this dam would open its gates to let the logs flow through as they moved downriver to the St. John River. I remember in my younger years the logs moving down the river in the springtime. What a

beautiful spot for a picnic next to the river! Out come the stoves and barbecues, and the cooking begins. Oh, the aroma of onions, hotdogs and sausage frying. There is lots of laughter and socializing, too. It doesn’t take long for treats to start circulating among the group – ginger cookies, banana muffins, chocolate macaroons. We are a sharing group, and no one goes hungry. Reality clicks in, and we realize it’s time to return home, so we pack up and check the bikes. Yikes, a dreaded flat tire! The flat is the reason we carry spare tires and tire repair equipment. In this case, the hole was too big to plug, so the tire is changed. The damage was likely caused by a piece of sharp rock on our way in the trail – one of the hazards of travelling

Linda’s view of the Nashwaak Dam during a recent bumble. (Linda McHatten photo.)

rough trails. Our trip home takes us below Millville where we connect to the rail bed and continue until we arrive back to Pembroke -

98 miles ( 158 km) later. We load up the machines and chat about our day’s events, and all are happy. Until next time, happy trails!

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Woodstock welcomes new CAO, new police chief

Chief Gary Forward began Sept. 3; Ken Anthony to start Sept. 30 By Jim Dumville

he town of Woodstock has two new faces as part of its administration team. On Sept. 3, acting CAO Andrew Garnett announced the hiring of Gary Forward as Woodstock Police Force’s new chief. On Tuesday, Sept. 10, Mayor Art Slipp announced the appointment of Ken Anthony as chief administrative officer to succeed Garnett, who will return to focus on his role as the town’s director of public works. In the announcement of the new police chief,

Garnett said Forward will bring 30 years of public safety experience to his new role in Woodstock. Chief Forward spent 27 years as a member of the Fredericton Police Department and three years with the Government of New Brunswick. He said Forward has a background in community policing where he was in charge of the major crime and patrol response divisions with the Fredericton force and recently concluded a contract with the Public Safety Contraband Enforcement Unit.

Forward replaces acting Chief Mitch McMillan, who filled the position temporarily, following the retirement of former Chief Brent Blackmore. In announcing the new CAO, Slipp said Anthony comes to Woodstock from Wabush, Newfoundland and Labrador, where he served as CAO for the past 11 years. He will replace John Pinsent, who retired as CAO in June. Anthony studied Community Recreation and Recreation Administration at the College of the North Atlantic in St. John’s

and Acadia University. He has past experience as a Director of Tourism, Parks an Recreation, and Programs and Services throughout his career. Anthony and his wife Regina will move to Woodstock later this month as he prepares to take over the position Sept. 30. “I am very excited to return to the municipal sector, which I truly enjoy,” said Forward in the Town of Woodstock’s press release. “Working for and communicating with residents as a team of elected, paid and volun-

teer members has always been and will continue to be a very positive experience.” Anthony said he will work with stakeholders to ensure the town continues its positive direction. Woodstock has many positive attributes for fami-

lies to live, work and play. “Regina and I look forward to calling Woodstock, NB our home.” In making the announcement, Mayor Slipp said he and the council are pleased to find a candidate with Anthony’s skills and experience.

Pembroke church to honour British Home Children Special service will be part of 150th anniversary events By Jim Dumville

t has been a century and a half since the arrival of the first group of British Home Children in Canada. September 28 is British Home Child Day, as declared by the House of Commons last year. In recognition of the day and the 150th anniversary of the start of the emigration program which lasted from 1869 to 1948, red, white and blue lights will illuminate Canadian landmarks across the country. In a press release, local organizer Norma Home | Auto | Life Investments | Group Business | Farm | Travel

Cook said the lights will honour the sacrifices and contributions made by the British Home Children, who helped build this nation with their own blood, sweat and tears. To date, she said, more than 70 venues will participate in this tribute throughout Canada and the UK. “Our New Brunswick Legislative Building in Fredericton will be illuminated in red, white and blue as part of this international tribute on Saturday, Sept. 28,” she said. Cook said the most recent addition to the list will

be in the small community of Pembroke, near Woodstock. “Beacons of Light, a memorial service to honour British Home Children, will be held on Sunday, Sept. 29 at 2 p.m. at the Pembroke Baptist Church,” she said. She said descendants of British Home Children who were sent to communities in this region will be sharing in the service with readings, prayers, stories and songs. Pembroke Baptist Church pastor Rev. Carl O’Donnell said the church

when contacted was happy to participate in the event. Cook said some of the descendants of the British Home Children sent to New Brunswick will also be gathering in front of the legislature building in Fredericton on the evening of Sept. 28 to witness the illumination. “Our local MLA, Stewart Fairgrieve, has told me he plans to join us,” said Cook. “ Other dignitaries and politicians have been invited, as well, but no responses have been received.”

Gratitude for volunteers

Hotel-Dieu of St. Joseph’s Foundation and auxiliary members honoured

Horizon Health recently recognized auxiliary and foundation members for their contribution to health care in the region. In the past year, these two organizations donated over $82,000 for important items such as a laboratory equipment, a bladder scanner, three patient beds with comfort gel mattresses, televisions for the Emergency Department’s waiting room and palliative care, as well as comfort/toiletry items. Back: from left, Joy VanTassel, Susan MacAloon, Margaret Wagner, Nancy Dougherty, Marion Moulton, Karen O’Regan, Beth Larsen. Front: Doris Dickson, Marietta Inman, Corenna Brown and Carol Godbout. Absent: Wanda Branscomb, Tara Dixon, Brenda Kennedy, Karen Kennedy, Marsha Lang, Lorraine Stiles, Susan Murchison and Pam Tompkins. (Photo submitted)

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Highlights and Features of Local Athletes and Teams

Praising local sports figures Giving credit where credit is due By Andrew McCormick

t’s time for me to distribute some well-earned applause to some River Valley sports figures.

to work home plate in the tournament’s Gold medal game. An impressive accomplishment.

Ump Success To umpire Darren Scott of Woodstock. As one of the top amateur baseball umpires in Canada, Scott was chosen to work the Canadian Senior Baseball Championships held recently in Miramichi. Scott’s work during the tournament was recognized, as he was chosen

Mosquito Shires To the Western Valley Shiretowners Mosquito AA baseball team. Congratulations are in order for winning the New Brunswick title on Labor Day weekend. The Mosquito Shires will represent New Brunswick at the Atlantic championships Sept. 13 to 15 on PEI.

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Pee Wee Shires To Connor MacDonald, Will Bridgeo, James Scott, Cameron Maher, Lucas Thornton, Justin Downs, Keon Park, Isaac Everett, Chris Leblanc, Brody Lyons, Brock Black and Damian Schnarr: This group of nine 11 and three 12-year-olds made up the Western Valley Shiretowners Pee Wee AAA baseball team. I spent a couple of hours weekly at practice with this team, coached by Mark Thornton. As a young team playing AAA baseball, the team found themselves on the short end of the line-scores. However, the kids continued to show up beginning in May through to the end of August.

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The parents should be applauded as well. Some travelled two-hour round trips for the twice-weekly practices. The kids showed resiliency. Quitting would have been the easy thing to do. But there were no quitters on this team. I wonder at the same age if I could have stuck with it. I admire this group of young men for their persistence. Great job guys. Just a note: I’m compiling a list of area student-athletes playing and studying away from home this season. If you know of anyone from Nackawic to Bath who falls into this category please drop me an email at andrew@rivervalleysun.ca

Umpire Darren Scott of Woodstock, was recently chosen to work the Canadian Senior Baseball Championships. (Photo submitted)

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Lumberjacks from West Virginia, Vermont, and New Hampshire win in Bath By Jim Dumville

athew Cogar of Grafton, West Virginia, delivered a 37-point performance against the best woodsmen from around the world on Monday, Sept 2, in Bath. He earned the Men’s Division title at the fifth annual Trevors Goodine Professional Lumberjack Competition. With his performance, Cogar outpointed a pair of local favourites, brothers Nathan and Ben Cumberland of Keswick Ridge, who finished second and third respectively with 26 and 22 points. In the Masters Division, Brad Stephens of Castleton, Vermont edged Donald Lambert of St-Gilles, Quebec 24 points to 23 to grab the 2019 title. Louis Bourque of Rogersville placed third with 16 points. In the Women’s Division, Kendall Kunelius of Chester, New Hampshire put up 19 points to secure the title over Mary Reader of Union Dale, Pennsylvania, who finished with 16 points. A pair of Maritimers, Tess Billings of Fredericton and Brittany MacLean of Wheatley River, PEI, shared the third spot with 14 points each. While the all-day rain proved a challenge for competitors, spectators and organizers, Bath Deputy Mayor Charles

McNair, one of the Bath Fall Fair organizers, said the lumberjack event drew “positive comments” from the competitors, including the new competitors. “They said they’re certainly going to put this competition on their calendars,” said McNair He said the spectators appreciated the skills on display in Bath. “It was a very high level of competition,” McNair said. “We had some of the best in the world.” He added it was great to see New Brunswick woodsmen able to compete at that level, noting the Cumberland boys’ performances to finish just behind the leader. While this was the lumberjack competition’s fifth year, McNair noted, it marked the first time it was hampered by rain. He said organizers were able to improvise with a pair of large tents to protect spectators in the bleachers. Hopefully, he added, organizers will be able to add rain protection for the competitors on the large 24’ X 84’ stage sometime in the future. McNair said the Bath Fair Grounds had been upgraded extensively over recent years, and he expects those upgrades to continue. TOP: Matt Cogar, right, took home the Men’s Division trophy from the Trevors Goodine Professional Lumberjack Competition in Bath on Sept. 2. Adam Stone, one of the event organizers, makes the presentation. CENTRE: Kendall Kunelius accepts the Trevors Goodine Professional Lumberjack Competition Women’s Division trophy from Adam Stone. LEFT: Brad Stephens accepts the Masters Division trophy from Trevors Goodine Professional Lumberjack Competition from Adam Stone. (Photos by Angela Stone of Mindful Moments by Angela)

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Introducing Your Progressive Credit Union Team Rhonda Calhoun, CEO of the Progressive Credit Union, is pleased to announce the following recent appointments at two of our branches:

Centreville Branch Susan Smith

Susan Smith has been appointed Branch Manager of our Centreville branch. Susan has been a member of the Progressive Credit Union team for seven years, gaining knowledge from her background as both a Member Service & Financial Services Representative. Susan has a strong member-focused approach to her experience in personal lending and investments and is more than happy to assist you with any of your financial needs. Susan grew up in the Centreville area where she and her husband settled and she is mom to a beautiful daughter. She enjoys yoga, cooking and spending time with her family.

Jennifer Crain

Jennifer Crain has been appointed to the position of Financial Services Officer at our Centreville location. Jennifer has been a member of the Progressive Credit Union team for the last three years. Starting her career as an MSR, she was able to treat each day as a new opportunity to learn and grow. With the skills and knowledge gained, she is ready to take on her new role as an FSR with confidence. Jennifer has been part of the village of Centreville for over 20 years where she and her husband are raising their family.

Amanda McKimm, Hannah Hathaway, Joanne Dickinson Joining Susan and Jennifer in Centreville are Amanda, Hannah, and Joanne – Member Service Representatives – who round out our team and are happy to assist you with any of your banking needs!

Woodstock Branch Tim McLean

Tim McLean has been appointed Branch Manager of our Woodstock branch. A ‘home-grown’ boy, Tim was raised in Jacksontown and attended both Centreville and Woodstock schools. After living in different areas for a number of years, he made his way back to the Woodstock area where his two sons graduated from Woodstock High School. He and his wife of 34 years enjoy living in this area. Tim spent many years in the financial field, first with Beneficial Finance. He had a wonderful opportunity to join the Credit Union team in 2002 and has remained working both in Woodstock and Centreville. He worked as Manager of Centreville branch for seven years and now is back in Woodstock as Branch Manager.

Bill Groves

William (Bill) Groves is our Financial Services Representative at our Woodstock Branch. Bill was born in 1962 in Cobourg, Ontario. He married is wife Patricia in 1986. They have four children: Billy, Caitlin, Brandon, and Megan. They are proud grandparents of a grandson, Benson. They have been living in FlorencevilleBristol for over 20 years. Bill has 35 years of retail management experience, and 30 years of customer service in Carleton County. Bill is an active volunteer with the Florenceville-Bristol Fire Department and a proud staff member of PCU since the spring of 2018. Bill is happy to meet with you to discuss your financial needs.

Lori Rees, Jaime Gray, and Kristen Sellars Joining Tim and Bill in Woodstock are Lori, Jaime, and Kristen – Member Service Representatives – who round out our team and are happy to assist you with any of your banking needs!

Andy Taylor

Andy Taylor is our Commercial Lending Manager. He assists the commercial and small business members in all three branches: Centreville, Fredericton, and Woodstock. While his home base is in Fredericton, he’s often seen at one of the other locations. Andy has 46 years of experience in the financial services industry having held various positions in the banking sector. He’s spent his last 15 years in the Credit Union system. He currently oversees all commercial lending for PCUL. Andy and his lovely wife live in New Maryland. During the summer months, they can usually be found on the golf course in Mactaquac.

Karen Needham Karen Needham is our Commercial Lending Administrator. She and Andy assist all of the members of Progressive with their Commercial and Small Business needs.

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