Saint Andrews Host Special Guest Freeman Patterson

An Evening With Freeman Patterson will take place tonight  at the Royal Canadian Legion Hall, corner of Queen and Princess Royal Streets in St. Andrews.

Most people know him as a world-famous photographer, however Patterson also works in visual design, and is a teacher, lecturer, author, gardener and avid motorcyclist.

He has served as an elected trustee of School District 19 in the Hampton-Kingston Peninsula area, on the board of AIDS Saint John, and the Nature Conservancy of Canada.

Patterson's lecture, The Call of Creativity, will begin at 7 PM, followed by a question period. During the dessert hour after the question period attendees can enjoy meeting guest speaker Patterson while having a scrumptious dessert and beverage.

Saint Andrews Water Flushing

Due to unforeseen circumstances the Town of Saint Andrews did not flush watermains on the scheduled dates in October.  Instead please note that the Town of Saint Andrews will be flushing watermains on Tuesday, November 23rd & Wednesday, November 24th.

The flushing will take place between the hours of 7:00 am and 4:00 pm.

You may notice   low water pressure and you may experience discolored water.  

Two New Brunswick Teachers Support Anti-Bullying Efforts By Recording Song

Two Teachers from Fredericton have found a unique way to help in the effort to fight bullying.
Mark Garnett and Peter Cook have both recorded a song.

They say it  will bring the  issue of bullying to back in the spotlights. Rob Frenette, Co-Founder of Bullying  Canada says he commends these two men as leaders within their community for taking a stand and supporting. 

The song is done to the beat of Dynamite can be accessed here: http://twaud.io/qskC  

Secretary of State Announces Waldo County Commissioner District 1 Recount Results

Secretary of State Matthew Dunlap announced  that a recount of results from the General Election in Waldo County Commissioner District 1 was conducted and completed.

Waldo County Commissioner District 1 is  Betty I. Johnson  of Lincolnville remained the winner.

Donald P. Berry  Sr. of Belmont requested the recount after unofficial results from Election Day indicated that he lost the election. The recount determined that 2,883 votes were cast for Johnson, while 2,881 were cast for Berry.

Hestia Says No To Used Goods While Transition House Says No To Used Beds

Used goods are no longer being accepted at Hestia House  in Saint John due to the recent out-break of bed bugs around the Province.

Director Elaine Northrup says  this is a direct hit to it's residents who are looking for clothing and furniture to set up an apartment with.
Northrup says the shelter has not been hit with bed-bugs and by putting this measure in place, they hope to keep it that way.

Meanwhile here at home The Executive Director Lynn Matheson of The Fundy Regional Transition house tells us they will not be accepting any donations of used beds at this time until spring although they welcome all other donations.