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SALMON COUNTRY NEWS
(From Renous to Boiestown)
APRIL 2021
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(DEADLINE FOR MAY 2021 EDITION: WEDNESDAY, APRIL 28TH)
VILLAGE OF DOAKTOWN - PUBLIC HEARING
The Village of Doaktown wishes to inform the public of its intention to consider an
amendment to By-Law # 2017-01, entitled “Village of Doaktown Rural Plan
By-Law.”
The proposed amendments are intended to be minor in nature and do not include
overly substantive changes to land use requirements. Further, some of the
proposed amendments will facilitate development by mitigating constraints in the
current development approval process.
The public is invited to inspect the proposed By-Law # 2021-01 on our Village of Doaktown website
(www.discoverdoaktown.com) between the dates of Friday, April 9 until Thursday, April 29, 2021.
Written objections shall be submitted to the Acting Clerk by mail or by email, and will be accepted
by the undersigned until Thursday, April 29, 2021, at 5:00 pm, the day of the Hearing.
The Public Hearing will be held on Thursday April 29, 2021 at 7:30 pm at the Prospect Place Arena
(upstairs). Any person in attendance at the Hearing may speak for or against the written
objections.
Following the Public Hearing, the public has fourteen (14) days to respond in writing if they have
any objections in relation to objections raised at the Hearing. Written objections will be received
until Friday, May 14 at 5:00 pm.
Karen Petitpas, Acting Clerk
Village of Doaktown
8 Miramichi Street
Doaktown, NB E9C 1C8
TEL: 506-365-7970, Ext. 102
EMAIL: villageofdoaktown@bellaliant.com
On behalf of the family of the late CHARLES “ELWOOD” AMOS, our hearts are
full of gratitude when we say, “thank you.”
To all our family and friends for the prayers, visits, food, cards, flowers and
donations.
To the Miramichi Valley Chapel for your assistance and for opening your doors during this difficult time;
to Becky Schirato for your help at the funeral home and the heart-filled interpretation of the service. To
Maureen and Gregg for the beautiful song / music, and to the family members who spoke at the service.
To St. Thomas United Church and Rev. Brian Curtis for the blessing on Dad during the home visits and at
the service.
We wish to thank Dr. Chow for his home visits during Dad’s last days; and Extra Mural (especially Derek)
and our family members for all their help.
Elwood will be missed by so many in the family and community. Our hearts will mend in time but we
wanted you all to know how much we appreciate the support.
~ Sincerely
Wife Barbara, Daughters Charlotte and Jane, Stepson Jack, and our Families
The family of the late WIN-
STON STOREY expresses
sincere appreciation to
our caring community. A
huge thank you for the
beautiful cards, the emails,
the caring words, pray-
ers, the food brought to our home and to those who
visited.
Special thanks to Father Neil who came to our home,
Monday - Wednesday 8am-5pm held special prayers and offered support. To Mark
Thursday 8am-4pm Moir and Father Kevin Stockall for the phone calls,
prayers and support. To our Church family, Gail
Clowater and all the friends, neighbours and family
members too numerous to mention – you know who
you are.
To Winston’s nieces, Starr and Laura, who came from
Saint John to be with us at the Hospital; niece Karen
Seymour who helped us a lot. To the Ambulance at-
tendants and all the doctors and nurses who cared for
Winston.
Cremation has taken place but a graveside service will
be held at a later date at St. James’ cemetery in Lud-
low.
Thanks to you all and God bless each one.
~ Ruthene, Nicky, Brent, Jon, Pam,
NEW HANDYMAN BUSINESS NOW OPEN Jordan, Shania, Cody and Adam
(Providing Service in Blissfield
and the Surrounding Areas)
Offering services for small home renovations
and repairs. Free estimates provided.
15 years of experience.
Additional services offered: small house
clean-outs and small fallen tree removals.
If interested, please call (519) 909-9953
and ask for Andrew.
I would like to take this opportunity to thank the residents of
the Village of Doaktown who have supported me in my role
as a Village Councillor over the past 13 years. It has been
an enjoyable experience and I have met some wonderful
people. However, it is now time for me to move on and to
serve my community in another capacity. To that end, I will
not be offering my name for consideration in the upcoming
municipal election.
Thank you again for your support throughout my years on
Council, and please remember to vote on Monday, May 10.
~ Wayne Fowler
Court Carleton Accounting and Tax Services Inc.
Wendy Lyons
48 South Road
Doaktown, NB
365-7105
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Seniors 15% Discount
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Tax Season Hours the Nashwaak & Miramichi Valleys
Monday to Friday 9 am to 7 pm
Saturday 9 am to 12 noon
We look forward to meeting your tax
and accounting requirements.
We are currently operating on reduced hours due to Covid -19
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday: 9:30am – 11:30am and 2:30pm – 5pm
Thursday: 2:30pm – 5pm and 6pm – 8pm
Follow us on Facebook for up-to-date information on programs and services
We have Curbside Pick-up!!! Call 365-2018 for more information or to book an appointment!
April is Volunteer Appreciation Month!
The library and board would like to extend a big THANK YOU to all our volunteers!
We appreciate everything you do!
Ride to Read – All Doaktown Elementary School students are reminded to fill out a ballot
for every book they read between March 8 th to May 21 st. Each ballot is a chance to win a new bicycle!
Seed Catalogue – Start thinking about what you would like to grow in your gardens!
We have seeds that you may borrow. In return we ask that you bring us back some seeds in the
Fall to replenish our supply. Please call the library at 365 -2018 to place your order.
William Pratt and Madison Amos at the lucky winners of our I Read Canadian contest!
Congratulations, William and Madison -- enjoy your $25 Chapters Gift card!
We recently purchased new Playaways with a generous grant from the Kimberley Foundation –
come in and check them out! The Doaktown Community -School Library gratefully acknowledges
the support of the Kimberley Foundation.
THANK YOU to the following donors:
Belva and Malcolm Brown - In Memory of Roy MacKay
The Battle for the Mind
and the Freedom in Christ
that is yours.
For an appointment,
c a l l We n d y a t
(506)365-7105
or email
endyon@nb.sympatico.ca.
C o n f i d e n t i a l i t y i s my # 1 p r i o r i t y.
VILLAGE OF DOAKTOWN
GARBAGE PICK-UP SCHEDULE
APRIL 2021
Monday, April 5 – Regular Garbage
Monday, April 12 – Blue Bin
Monday, April 19 – Regular Garbage
Monday, April 26 – Blue Bin
In Memory of
Allan L. Parker
1929 – 2008
Always Near, Still Loved,
Missed and Always Dear
Treasured Memories
Wife Joyce, Sherry, Kate,
Stephen and Families
Spring is definitely in the air and we’re working furiously to be ready for our official opening on
Sunday, May 23. Over the next few weeks, you’ll see lots of activity around our place – inside and out
– and we’re looking forward to welcoming you back to see all the changes. In the meantime,
DROP IN AND SEE ALL THE “SPRING ARRIVALS” AT OUR RIVERSIDE TREASURES GIFT SHOP
You’re sure to find something for that friend or
family member whose birthday you’ve only
just remembered. Then there’s Mother’s – and
Father’s – Day rapidly approaching, or maybe
you’re just looking for a well-deserved treat for
yourself (we won’t tell!).
Remember, we charge NO tax and you’re
welcome to browse as long as you want.
Pick up a ticket on one of our lotteries while
you’re here and make sure to ask about the
special raffle item we always have on offer.
Ice cream arriving soon !
COVID-19 does make things a little trickier but grad parties, small family
celebrations, and business meetings are still VERY do-able. Our reservation
schedule for the Spring and Summer is already filling up so why not call
Daphne at the Museum (365-7787) or at home (365-7994) for further
information.
And, if you’re looking for a more “rustic” atmosphere, why not consider the Doak Barn and its
grounds? Until staff are permanently at the site, you can phone the Salmon Museum (365-7787) for
more information and we’ll start the wheels in motion.
Congratulations to WILLIS JOHNSTON, our latest Chase the Ace consolation
prize winner, who was presented with a cheque worth $428 on April 8. We
think he was pleased! Our next draw will be held on Thursday evening, April
15 with a jackpot of approximately $14,000 and “only” 34 cards left in play.
On the Salmon Museum and Friends front, we had a non-player last week so on April 15 the jackpot
will start at $223.
Drop in on Wednesdays (10 am – 4 pm) or Thursdays (10 am – 8 pm) to pick up your ticket, or just
to say “hi” (that works too!).
Our Spring / Summer hours will begin on Sunday, May 16 and although our collection will
be off-limits until May 23, our Gift Shop will be fully staffed from Monday – Saturday
(9:00 am – 5:00 pm) and on Sundays from Noon until 5 pm.
The Doak Provincial Heritage Site is busily preparing for its 2021
Season and when the Site officially opens to the public on
Sunday, June 27, you’ll see some new faces and (Covid – permit-
ting) some new activities. We’ll be expanding the selection in our
gift shop and reaching out to local craftspeople for their participa-
tion in our popular weekly markets. There’ll be a much stronger
collaboration between the Doak Site and the Doaktown Community
Gardens, and we’ll be looking for local people to serve on an
advisory committee designed to give us some fresh new ideas
(and ways to achieve them).
We would like to express our very deep appreciation to former Coordinator Valerie O’Donnell
who has managed the Site for the past six years. Valerie has helped lay a solid framework on
which we can build for the future, and for that we are extremely grateful.
Beginning on June 27, the Doak Site will be open Mondays – Saturdays from 9 am – 5 pm and
on Sundays from Noon – 5:00 pm. We are looking forward to a new beginning and especially to
welcoming our visitors over the summer months.
In the interim, if you’re interested in reserving the Doak Barn and/or its grounds for a special
event, please call the Atlantic Salmon Museum (365-7787).
Wishing our team at the Doak Provincial Heritage Site every success in 2021!
~ The Board of Directors and Staff
Atlantic Salmon Museum
W M L Accounting Inc.
(Confidentiality is My #1 Priority)
Bookkeeping, HST
& Payroll Remittances
Corporate and Personal Taxes
Seniors Discount
Cash Refunds
NEW OFFICE. SAME LOCATION.
For an appointment,
call Wendy Lyons
365-7105
end_yon@hotmail.com
endyon@nb.sympatico.ca
“ K n o w W h e r e Yo u S t a n d ”
RE-ELECT:
PAUL GILLESPIE
AS COUNCILLOR FOR THE VILLAGE OF DOAKTOWN
Like every other village in the province, Doaktown has had its usual problems, but since
last March, it has had to work especially hard with the provincial and federal govern-
ments to cope with the effects of Covid-19. In many ways, though, our area has been
lucky (so far) that we have not had big outbreaks like so many others. Your help in keep-
ing those numbers low is greatly appreciated.
We have been lucky too with what is happening in Doaktown. The construction of JD
Irving, Limited’s newest sawmill is a positive development. Not only is it going to
secure permanent jobs in the community, but it will add greatly to the tax base to allow the village to better
improve its services as well as helping upgrade streets and roads.
Another positive note seen in the past year is the number of people moving back home or moving to Doak-
town. It has been many years since the Village has seen the quick sale of homes and new ones being built
on this scale. There is no question that with all our community has to offer, Doaktown is a great place to
live.
There are still improvements to be made, so the next four years will be an important time for all of us. We
must work together to acquire better internet services, improve our health care system, promote the Village
through tourism initiatives, improve the water system for Doaktown’s south side, seek out new business
initiatives, find ways to assist our seniors, provide our youth with recreational opportunities, and continue
to work harder to keep our taxes down.
I would like to continue being a part of this change. I pledge to work hard, keeping what’s best for the
Village residents always in mind. Over the years, I have enjoyed working with the residents and the Village
Council and would greatly appreciate your support on May 10th, as I run for Village Councillor.
PAUL GILLESPIE, CANDIDATE FOR VILLAGE COUNCILLOR
My name is BERESFORD (BARRY) PRICE, and I am
running for the Doaktown Village Council. I am passion-
ate about our village, its history and its future. I am
active in the Church (Anglican Parish of Ludlow and
Blissfield) and am on several committees. I have lived
in the area my entire life and have seen it grow and
change. I have a strong, results-orientated work ethic,
12 years of supervisory experience and am a Power
Engineer by trade. I believe I can work with all of you
and other council members and the Mayor to maintain
and grow our village for the future. I am great in a team
environment and am respectful of opposing opinions. I
am very involved in the community, not just with the
church, but as member of our Legion Branch #23, and
the local Library. I also worked in the Scouting move-
ment for 13 years as a leader. You can ask me any
questions you might have, and you are sure to get an
answer. Call me on my Cell: 506-365-0080. I hope to
get your vote and to sit on the Village Council of Doak-
town.
ELECT:
In Loving Memory of
CARL PRICE THERESA STURGEON
AS MAYOR FOR THE Who Left Us on April 12, 2017
VILLAGE OF
DOAKTOWN
The year of 2020-2021 has been
a very tough year on all munici-
palities, on families and on the
economy due to Covid-19.
We have rallied together as a
community and have had great
success in keeping our num-
bers low and everyone healthy.
Although Covid-19 has brought delays, the projects in
progress are showing good outcomes and I am
confident that they will be successful. There is still a lot
of work to be done for the Village, and I would like to
continue with that journey. So, after 20 plus years as
Councillor, I am stepping up to run for Mayor.
If roses grow in heaven,
We still have plenty of projects on the go and more to Lord, please pick a bunch from me,
bring forward. High priorities are better internet service, Place them in Theresa’s arms
health care recruitment, street and road repairs, And tell her they’re from me.
affordable housing for seniors, an improved water and Tell her I love and miss her
sewer system, and the potential growth of new business- And when she turns to smile,
es in hopes of broadening the tax base and reducing the Place a kiss upon her cheek
overall burden on residents. The JD Irving Sawmill And hold her for awhile.
expansion is a great asset and will definitely help the Remembering her is easy
Village prosper. These projects depend on securing I do it every day,
infrastructure funding, but I am dedicated to helping But there’s an ache within my heart
make them a reality. That will never go away.
The Council has also established a great working ~ All my love, Albert
relationship with the Rural Community of Upper Mira-
michi as well as with the Village of Blackville. That coop-
eration has been a great benefit to our community, and I love and miss you, Mom
one I hope to continue. Every hour of every day.
There are no words that can convey
With over 20 years of experience on Village Council The sadness and loss that I still feel.
(9 years as Deputy Mayor), time spent as Acting Mayor; a My head knows that words and tears
member of the Board of Directors of the Greater can’t bring you back
Miramichi Regional Service Commission; the Finance But my heart still aches for you
and the tears still fall.
Committee; the Meals on Wheels Program; and 36 years
as a forestry contractor , owning my own company, ~ All my love, Loey
along with Elaine, my wife of 47 years, I want you to
know that I am very proud to be a Miramicher from the
Village of Doaktown. I strive to do what’s best for the
community and its residents because you are all
family. I will work with the new Council, sharing experi-
ence and knowledge with our new members, and contin-
ued accomplishments with others.
It starts with a vote – your vote. On May 10th, I ask for
your support and your faith in me to do what is best for
our village and to continue to work with the outlying
communities to help Doaktown prosper. If you have any TO
MAC O’DONNELL
questions or concerns, please contact me at 365-0111 or
by email at crprice@nbnet.nb.ca. Friday, April 16, 2021
CARL PRICE, CANDIDATE FOR Love and Happy Birthday to
VILLAGE MAYOR Mac from his family!!UPPER MIRAMICHI COMMUNITY LIBRARY
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Email uppermiramichi.communitylibrary@gnb.ca
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Limited hours and services are in place
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CURBSIDE PICKUP IS AVAILABLE Woodlot Appraisals
Harvest Management
Boundary Line
NEW! HOME DECOR @ HOME (Renewals/Maintenance)
Are you missing our Home Décor Work-
Do you want to sell your woodlot but not
shops? Are you anxious for spring? The
library is partnering with local craftsper- sure who to call or what to do?
sons to make wooden spring flowers for Should you stumpage or sell?
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Everything required to make your own home décor piece Where would I get the best offer
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and instructions). Kits require a $20 donation. Please
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Tuesday, April 20. your standing timber volume?
IF SO . . .
We would like to thank Darcy and
Karen Beek for their very generous Contact me for a free consultation
donation of the handcrafted covered
bridge for our Heritage Week display. PETER ROBINSON
Stop by the library to see!
506-259-4979
onemoretime101@gmail.com
BOOKS ON WHEELS will be delivered
on Tuesday, April 20.
The Upper Miramichi Quote of the Month
Community Library would like
to acknowledge and thank the “Behold, my friends, the spring is
Kimberley Foundation for its Pat Morris Communities Matter
grant. Pat Morris’s belief and never-ending support of com- come; the earth has gladly
munities continues with the Kimberley Foundation’s sup-
port of our library, which is helping us make a difference in received the embraces of the sun,
our community! and we shall soon see the
Science East has partnered with our library to bring
workshops to CNBA, UMES AND MVCA. Thank you to results of their love.”
everyone involved.
~ Sitting BullWhen I ask for
directions,
please don't use
words like "east."
Remember, if you
lose a sock in the
dryer, it comes back
as a Tupperware lid
that doesn't fit any
Photo Courtesy of Stephen Pond of your containers.In loving memory of
Husband
Mason Brown
Who passed away
M a y 4 th 2 0 0 8
DOG TAGS NOW AVAILABLE
Offices of the Village of Doaktown
8 Miramichi Street (365-7970)
$10 each – payable in cash only.
I thought of you with love today
But that is nothing new
I thought about you yesterday
And days before that too.
I think of you with silence
And often speak your name
All I have is good memories and
Your picture in a frame
Your memory is my keepsake
With which I’ll never part
God has you in his keeping
I have you in my heart.
P.S. I love you with all my heart,
Wife Juanita Brown
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VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY?
Do you have what it takes to give back to your
community IN A BIG WAY?
Consider becoming a
VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTER.
Who Can Apply?
Doaktown Volunteer Fire Department encourages applications from Men and
Women. Applicants are required to:
• Live in close proximity to the Doaktown Fire Hall.
• Be 18 years or older.
• Provide a Criminal Record Check and maintain a record that is
satisfactory.
• Maintain a healthy lifestyle.
• Be in good physical condition and be able to carry out firefighting and
rescue responsibilities.
• Willing to take necessary fire fighters training courses.
• Have a valid NB driver’s license.
Call outs may come 24/7; we understand Family and
Work comes first.
If you would like to become a Volunteer Firefighter,
please contact the Village of Doaktown Municipal
Office for an application @ (506) 365-7970,
villageofdoaktown@bellaliant.com or 8 Miramichi
Street, Doaktown
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