Friday, May 29, 2009
The Other Hendrik Slegtenhorst
St. Stephen's outgoing CAO is also an accomplished poet.
http://www.combats-magazine.org/spip.php?article59
Wednesday, May 27, 2009
Breaking News - Slegtenhorst resigns
COURIER EXCLUSIVE
ST. STEPHEN CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER HENDRIK SLEGTENHORST HAS TENDERED HIS RESIGNATION
Mayor Jed Purcell confirms that Slegtenhorst has resigned and his last day is June 26.
For details see the Courier Weekend.
ST. STEPHEN CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER HENDRIK SLEGTENHORST HAS TENDERED HIS RESIGNATION
Mayor Jed Purcell confirms that Slegtenhorst has resigned and his last day is June 26.
For details see the Courier Weekend.
St. Stephen's Had Tapley has questions about the civic centre...
"You can't go by the Courier, Had, you know that."
– HENDRIK SLEGTENHORST
St. Stephen CAO and Courier Columnist
"Where the shouting should go to, if your neighbours are concerned, ought to be the civic centre board."
– HENDRIK SLEGTENHORST
St. Stephen CAO and member of the Civic Centre Board of Directors
ST. STEPHEN COUNCIL MEMBERS/OFFICIALS ON THE CIVIC CENTRE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Hendrik Slegtenhorst
Mayor Jed Purcell
Gavin Toumishey
Monday, May 25, 2009
Friday, May 22, 2009
MISSING PERSON - GRAND MANAN
RCMP seek public’s help to locate missing man, Grand Manan, N.B.
2009/5/22
Grand Manan RCMP are asking for the public’s assistance to locate a man who has been missing since the beginning of the month.
On May 1, 2009, 52-year old Ritchie Wilson of Seal Cove left Grand Manan in his silver 2007 Nissan X-Terra with NB license plate GSC159. Mr. Wilson made some preparations at home prior to leaving that were consistent with leaving for a trip, but did not tell his family on where he was going. On May 15, Mr. Wilson was reported missing by his family. At this point neither police nor his family have been able to locate him.
Foul play is not suspected but Mr. Wilson’s family is eager to locate him. Mr Wilson is described as 6 feet tall and 275 pounds with light brown hair. The RCMP is asking anyone with information on Mr. Wilson’s whereabouts to contact them at (506)755-1130.
Cpl. Andy Cook
Grand Manan RCMP
(506)755-1130
YOUR LIFE IS ABOUT TO CHANGE FOREVER
PUBLIC NOTICE
JUNCTION OF
ROUTE 170, ROUTE 3, and KING STREET
TOWN OF ST. STEPHEN
TRAFFIC PATTERN CHANGE
The Department of Transportation would like to advise the traveling public that a traffic pattern change will occur at the rotary located at the junction of Route 3, Route 170, and King Street in the town of St. Stephen. All vehicles entering the rotary will be required to yield to traffic flowing within the rotary. These changes will take place on May 27th, 2009. This change is necessary to standardize traffic flow at this intersection. New signage to indicate the traffic pattern changes will be in place.
The department apologizes for any inconvenience this may cause. The department reminds motorists to reduce speeds and drive safely.
District Transportation Engineer
District 04 – Saint John
JUNCTION OF
ROUTE 170, ROUTE 3, and KING STREET
TOWN OF ST. STEPHEN
TRAFFIC PATTERN CHANGE
The Department of Transportation would like to advise the traveling public that a traffic pattern change will occur at the rotary located at the junction of Route 3, Route 170, and King Street in the town of St. Stephen. All vehicles entering the rotary will be required to yield to traffic flowing within the rotary. These changes will take place on May 27th, 2009. This change is necessary to standardize traffic flow at this intersection. New signage to indicate the traffic pattern changes will be in place.
The department apologizes for any inconvenience this may cause. The department reminds motorists to reduce speeds and drive safely.
District Transportation Engineer
District 04 – Saint John
Thursday, May 21, 2009
RUGBY PLAYOFF GAME IS AT 1 P.M. SATURDAY
NOTE: After the Weekend sports went to press we learned Saturday’s rugby playoff game at St. Stephen High School will be played at 1 p.m., not 2:30 p.m.
In the Courier Weekend, May 22, 2009
NEWS
They made it happen - Civic centre fundraisers celebrate $3.5 million goal, name facility after Garcelon family
Critics slam civic centre plans
LNG a dumb investment, says energy expert
Thompson visits troops in Afghanistan
Agent Orange protesters picket Thompson’s office
Council pay raises pass another hurdle
Julian Austin concert shuffled to Aquarius
SPORTS
GIRLS RUGBY: Spartans charge into girls rugby playoffs
Arena will carry the Quartermain family name
BOYS RUGBY: Fundy boys fighting for third
RUGBY: Charlotte County Bulldogs gear up for summer rugby
RACING: Local drivers back on track at Speedway 660
BOYS RUGBY: Algonquins version 2.0 make big gains
SOCCER: Charlotte County Schooners remain undefeated in pre-season
BASEBALL: Tryouts open to Charlotte County players
Friday, May 15, 2009
Thursday, May 14, 2009
UPDATE
Bail hearing set for Thursday afternoon for four charged with human smuggling
(Read the full report in the Courier Weekend, going to press Thursday afternoon)
By KATHY BOCKUS
kathy@stcroixcourier.ca
ST. STEPHEN – Bail hearings were scheduled for Thursday afternoon, May 14, for four individuals arrested and charged with conspiring to smuggle people across the border from Canada into the United States.
Appearing in St. Stephen Provincial Court and charged Thursday were Savita Singh-Murray, 43, of St. Stephen; Vaughn McCluskey, 71, formerly of McAdam, now of Fredericton; Mohammend Habib-Yusuf, 53, and Ravindra Hariprasad, 36, both of Ontario.
Singh-Murray and McCluskey were arrested Wednesday in New Brunswick, while the other two individuals were arrested in Scarborough, Ont.
If convicted on a first offence basis, the accused face a maximum of 10 years in prison and fine of up to $500,000. More significant penalties are handed out for second offences.
(Read the full report in the Courier Weekend, going to press Thursday afternoon)
By KATHY BOCKUS
kathy@stcroixcourier.ca
ST. STEPHEN – Bail hearings were scheduled for Thursday afternoon, May 14, for four individuals arrested and charged with conspiring to smuggle people across the border from Canada into the United States.
Appearing in St. Stephen Provincial Court and charged Thursday were Savita Singh-Murray, 43, of St. Stephen; Vaughn McCluskey, 71, formerly of McAdam, now of Fredericton; Mohammend Habib-Yusuf, 53, and Ravindra Hariprasad, 36, both of Ontario.
Singh-Murray and McCluskey were arrested Wednesday in New Brunswick, while the other two individuals were arrested in Scarborough, Ont.
If convicted on a first offence basis, the accused face a maximum of 10 years in prison and fine of up to $500,000. More significant penalties are handed out for second offences.
Wednesday, May 13, 2009
St. Stephen woman arrested on human smuggling charge
Four people charged in human smuggling ring, Fredericton, N.B.
FOR DETAILS FROM COURT, SEE THE COURIER WEEKEND, MAY 15
2009/5/13
http://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/nb/news-nouvelles/releases-communiques/May1309_142458-eng.htm
Human smuggling involves the illegal movement of persons across international borders, with their consent, in exchange for a sum of money. At this point of the investigation the RCMP have intercepted two migrants from Guyana this group was attempting to smuggle into the United States. However, it is believed that more will be revealed as the RCMP continues its investigation.
Savita Singh, 43, of St. Stephen and Vaughn McLuskey, 71, of Fredericton were arrested in New Brunswick while Ontario residents Mohammed Habib-Yusef, 53, and Ravindra Hariprasad, 36, were arrested in Scarborough, ON. All four face charges of criminal conspiracy to violate immigration laws, and will appear in court in St. Stephen, N.B. on May 14.
“Human smuggling is often connected to other serious crimes, such as drug smuggling and money laundering,” said I&P investigator Sgt. Wesley Blair.
“Since organized crime groups involved in human smuggling are profit-driven, they do not often distinguish between migrants who are looking for a better way of life and migrants who are dangerous criminals.”
Anyone who suspects human smuggling activity in their community can provide information by calling Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS, New Brunswick’s Coastal Watch program at 1-800-665-6663 or contacting their local RCMP or police detachment.
Tuesday, May 12, 2009
Mayors of St. Stephen
Veterans Affairs Minister Greg Thompson, left, and Premier Shawn Graham, with former St. Stephen mayors Bob Brown and Allan Gillmor and current mayor Jed Purcell.Inspired by...?
FREE STUFF!
Enbridge Gas is giving away free shopping bags...
As a company that provides the cleanest burning fossil fuel, Enbridge Gas New Brunswick supports environmental changes in our communities. Therefore, in an effort to limit the usage of plastic bags and their impact on the environment, we would like to do our part by helping to reduce the billions of plastic bags that are used each year.
“We all have a role to play in reducing our impact on the environment,” says Dave Charleson, General Manager of Enbridge Gas New Brunswick. “As one of the leaders in the most environmentally friendly energy source in New Brunswick, we are pleased to offer our customers a ‘green’ alternative to plastic.”
For that reason, if you live in one of the nine communities, (Fredericton, Oromocto, Saint John, St. George, St. Stephen, Moncton, Riverview, Dieppe and Sackville) and would like one of the environmentally friendly bags, simply fill out the form on the website, http://naturalgasnb.web4.hubspot.com/enviro-bag-giveaway and each household will be mailed a reusable bag while supplies last.
As a company that provides the cleanest burning fossil fuel, Enbridge Gas New Brunswick supports environmental changes in our communities. Therefore, in an effort to limit the usage of plastic bags and their impact on the environment, we would like to do our part by helping to reduce the billions of plastic bags that are used each year.
“We all have a role to play in reducing our impact on the environment,” says Dave Charleson, General Manager of Enbridge Gas New Brunswick. “As one of the leaders in the most environmentally friendly energy source in New Brunswick, we are pleased to offer our customers a ‘green’ alternative to plastic.”
For that reason, if you live in one of the nine communities, (Fredericton, Oromocto, Saint John, St. George, St. Stephen, Moncton, Riverview, Dieppe and Sackville) and would like one of the environmentally friendly bags, simply fill out the form on the website, http://naturalgasnb.web4.hubspot.com/enviro-bag-giveaway and each household will be mailed a reusable bag while supplies last.
In the Saint Croix Courier, May 12, 2009
Kathy Bockus/Courier
A ground breaking ceremony is expected this August for the Charlotte County Civic Centre on Budd Avenue following an announcement Tuesday morning of federal and provincial funding for the $18-million complex. From left is project chair Richard Fulton, Minister of Veterans Affairs Greg Thompson, Premier Shawn Graham and St. Stephen Mayor Jed Purcell.To subscribe call 466-3220
Premier, feds deliver civic centre funds
Ganong Park is open, SCEP has a new chair
Thompson elected to village council
Mother’s Day fire destroys home
FEATURE: A common thread – Through her Cottage Craft business, Grace Helen Mowat employed hundreds of Charlotte County women
Teamwork makes Relay for Life a success
Wednesday, May 6, 2009
We're worth it, councillor says in defence of huge pay raise
By KATHY BOCKUS
kathy@stcroixcourier.ca
ST. STEPHEN – Town councillor Robert Tinker doesn’t think a salary increase for members of council is unreasonable considering all the time and effort he and others put into committee work and meetings.
“It’s fair and reasonable,” he said of the increase that would see Mayor Jed Purcell receive a raise of 35 per cent; Deputy Mayor Jim Maxwell would get an increase of 36 per cent and councillors would see their stipends rise 27 per cent.
The current bylaw allows for a cost of living increase of up to three per cent based on the Consumer Price Index.
But council has given first reading to a bylaw that would allow salaries paid to elected members of council to increase to become more in line with other “Class C” municipalities in New Brunswick.
If the amendment passes after its third reading, Mayor Jed Purcell’s salary will increase to $11,000 from the $8,134 paid to the position in 2008.
The salary paid to the deputy mayor, a position Jim Maxwell has occupied since the election in May 2008, would increase to $6,500 from $4,772 and councillors would see an increase to $5,500 from the $4,338 paid in 2008.
Council members are paid an annual stipend in two instalments.
But former town treasurer Ted Moore wants to know where the recommendation on salaries went that he, Jackie Bateman and Charles Monaghan presented to council after the three were appointed as a special committee assigned to look into salary increases.
“We came forward with a recommendation that went to council,” said Moore. “It was a recommendation for a raise, but nowhere near as much as they are asking for now.”
Moore questioned why the committee was struck and why he and the members wasted their time reviewing salaries and making recommendations.
“I’d like to know what happened to our recommendation. It was supposed to go to the finance committee,” he said.
“Why should people bother to sit on committees if council doesn’t even take into consideration what is being recommended?”
Moore said he thinks his committee’s recommendation has been forgotten.
“Somebody made a motion to be tabled and have the new council look at it. What they should have done was have the old council look at it before the new council was voted in,” said Moore.
Tinker said he doesn’t think the general public realizes the amount of time and effort that goes into being a member of town council.
He said he spends a good hour and a half a day just on e-mails alone.
“Through careful strategic planning and by being politically astute, our team was able to bring to our community a new plan for $250,000 in street work per year over a 25-year period. So that’s a good, long term local plan,” he said.
“In addition, we secured $1.25 million for King Street reconstruction and we secured over $4 million through the Building Canada Fund for additional street work.
“That $5,500 in a salary investment had a return of $5.5 million for the community. I think that’s good value,” said Tinker.
kathy@stcroixcourier.ca
ST. STEPHEN – Town councillor Robert Tinker doesn’t think a salary increase for members of council is unreasonable considering all the time and effort he and others put into committee work and meetings.
“It’s fair and reasonable,” he said of the increase that would see Mayor Jed Purcell receive a raise of 35 per cent; Deputy Mayor Jim Maxwell would get an increase of 36 per cent and councillors would see their stipends rise 27 per cent.
The current bylaw allows for a cost of living increase of up to three per cent based on the Consumer Price Index.
But council has given first reading to a bylaw that would allow salaries paid to elected members of council to increase to become more in line with other “Class C” municipalities in New Brunswick.
If the amendment passes after its third reading, Mayor Jed Purcell’s salary will increase to $11,000 from the $8,134 paid to the position in 2008.
The salary paid to the deputy mayor, a position Jim Maxwell has occupied since the election in May 2008, would increase to $6,500 from $4,772 and councillors would see an increase to $5,500 from the $4,338 paid in 2008.
Council members are paid an annual stipend in two instalments.
But former town treasurer Ted Moore wants to know where the recommendation on salaries went that he, Jackie Bateman and Charles Monaghan presented to council after the three were appointed as a special committee assigned to look into salary increases.
“We came forward with a recommendation that went to council,” said Moore. “It was a recommendation for a raise, but nowhere near as much as they are asking for now.”
Moore questioned why the committee was struck and why he and the members wasted their time reviewing salaries and making recommendations.
“I’d like to know what happened to our recommendation. It was supposed to go to the finance committee,” he said.
“Why should people bother to sit on committees if council doesn’t even take into consideration what is being recommended?”
Moore said he thinks his committee’s recommendation has been forgotten.
“Somebody made a motion to be tabled and have the new council look at it. What they should have done was have the old council look at it before the new council was voted in,” said Moore.
Tinker said he doesn’t think the general public realizes the amount of time and effort that goes into being a member of town council.
He said he spends a good hour and a half a day just on e-mails alone.
“Through careful strategic planning and by being politically astute, our team was able to bring to our community a new plan for $250,000 in street work per year over a 25-year period. So that’s a good, long term local plan,” he said.
“In addition, we secured $1.25 million for King Street reconstruction and we secured over $4 million through the Building Canada Fund for additional street work.
“That $5,500 in a salary investment had a return of $5.5 million for the community. I think that’s good value,” said Tinker.
Premier visits St. Stephen
From left, Fisheries Minister Rick Doucet, Maria Kulcher, Premier Shawn Graham, Richard Fulton, Dianne Lombard.
Premier Shawn Graham was in St. Stephen on Tuesday, May 5. He toured the Chocolate Museum, attended a Liberal dinner and met protesters who questioned him on nursing home worker wages and dialysis services in Charlotte County.
Tuesday, May 5, 2009
In the Saint Croix Courier, Tuesday, May 5
Suzuki visits Cooke aquaculture sites
St. Andrews firefighters can’t take ambulance calls
Councillor defends huge pay raise
Council backs off renaming after Boundary Street residents complain
Court date set on fraud charges
Border agents practice safe inspections
St. George students break out in song for Music Monday
Home remedy lands man in court
District 10 educators earn Premier’s Award
New councillors sworn in
SPORTS
Welcome to Binney's Boot Camp
St. Andrews firefighters can’t take ambulance calls
Councillor defends huge pay raise
Council backs off renaming after Boundary Street residents complain
Court date set on fraud charges
Border agents practice safe inspections
St. George students break out in song for Music Monday
Home remedy lands man in court
District 10 educators earn Premier’s Award
New councillors sworn in
SPORTS
Welcome to Binney's Boot Camp
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