Dec 1-7
The Sackville Food Bank has launched its annual Holiday Turkey Drive, helping to make the season a little bit merrier for those in need in the Tantramar community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Now on until Christmas, the local campaign aims to fundraise for 150 small turkeys or chickens. Those who would like to help can donate turkeys, chickens, monetary or gift card donations in support of this food drive. Plant-based options and other holiday essentials \u2013 such as stuffing, cranberry sauce, biscuit mix, canned vegetables and fruit, or Christmas cookies and candy – are welcomed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Drop off is at 9B Willow Lane in Sackville during food bank hours, from Tuesday 5-9 pm or Wednesday 8-11 am, or at Second Chances Thrift Store at 18 Lorne Street on Mondays, and Wednesdays to Saturdays from 10 am to 3 pm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
For more information, call 506-536-4164 or send a message on the Sackville Food Bank\u2019s Facebook page.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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The Sackville United Church is getting set to host its next Children and Youth Faith Exploration Event \u2013 and this one comes with a holiday twist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
During this event, attendees will explore the idea of gift-giving and whether the presents they give to the people in their lives have to be brand new or worth lots of money to be special. They will learn about sustainability, creativity, and finding joy in what may appear to be “junk” through making fun gifts entirely out of recycled materials.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
All youth and families are invited to attend this free event on Tuesday, December 2 from 6:30 – 8:30 PM in the church sanctuary. The church is located at 110 Main Street in Sackville. Snacks, crafts, and laughs to be provided. We hope to see you there!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
For more information, contact youth@sackvilleunitedchurch.org.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Members of Tantramar council who attended a recent symposium on the harassment and intimidation of elected municipal officials are hoping the two-day session will be the first step toward making public discourse more respectful and civilized.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cIt appears to have become normal or accepted behaviour to verbally attack an elected official if you do not agree with them on an issue,\u201d said Deputy Mayor Matt Estabrooks when speaking on the symposium during last Monday\u2019s town council meeting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Estabrooks said the symposium, which was jointly sponsored by the Union of Municipalities of New Brunswick and the provincial Association of Francophone Municipalities and held earlier in November in Fredericton, is part of a larger project entitled Speaking Up for Respect, which is being conducted by the consulting firm Strategic Steps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He said a survey conducted during the symposium clearly points to a shift toward incivility in society today. Over 60 per cent of respondents acknowledged they had been harassed in some form during the course of their role.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Estabrooks said the harassment of public officials has become \u201calarmingly normalized with widespread verbal and online abuse creating fear, emotional fatigue and discouraging public service participation.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThis behaviour is not okay and needs to stop,\u201d he said. \u201cIt is sad that civility in our society has slipped to this point.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Estabrooks says he personally has experienced several instances of inappropriate behaviour and noted that is not surprising that \u201cwe see turnover of good people in the roles of elected officials.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Mayor Andrew Black and Councillor Allison Butcher also attended the symposium, with both stating they were pleased to see this issue coming to the forefront.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Butcher said she\u2019s looking forward to seeing the final report, which she is optimistic will be useful once the process is completed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Estabrooks noted many recommendations came out of the symposium for councillors to consider, including: posting a highly-visible rules of conduct in council chambers; reviewing the layout of council chambers to make it more welcoming and less of a \u201cus versus them\u201d environment; engaging residents with a civility campaign; strengthening council training on proper conduct during meetings; instituting a civility pledge for presenters to read and sign before addressing council; and ensuring council members themselves reviews their code of conduct policies.
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The curling season in Sackville will get under way next week, but it\u2019s a bit later this yearthan usual.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Board members with the Sackville Curling Club say they are getting set to kick off their 130th season starting Monday, December 8, with over 180 local curlers ranging in age from 6 to 86 registered in a variety of leagues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
They say the season was delayed approximately four weeks this year as the club undertook the second phase of a major and much-needed upgrade of its ice plant. Last year, circulation pumps and motors were replaced; while this year, a new chiller, compressor and motor were installed. Unfortunately, there were delays in getting various components from the US for assembly in Ontario, resulting in the month-long delay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This equipment is the heart of the ice-making system and had reached the end of its 20-year service life. The club has invested more than $150,000 to ensure curling will continue in the Tantramar area for years to come.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Club members look forward to getting back on the ice, and some curlers have even been taking in some ice time at the Amherst Curling Club while awaiting their re-opening. The club is an integral part of the Tantramar community, providing facilities for birthday parties and social events. It also hosts adult education classes, fitness classes, judo and karate classes, a salsa dance class and an after-school care program.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Seniors in the Tantramar area who want to share in some Christmas spirit can look forward to a couple of events this month hosted by their local Nursing Home Without Walls organization.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Nursing Home Without Walls Tantramar is hosting a Holiday Wrapping event this Fridayafternoon and a Christmas-themed string art workshop on December 16th, both activities open to residents 60-plus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
For the first event, happening this Friday, December 5 from 3-5 pm, seniors are invited to join Mount Allison volunteers at the Drew Nursing Home\u2019s Parsons Lounge for a fun, free and festive afternoon, where they will wrap gifts together. Organizers welcome seniors to bring any gifts they\u2019d like to wrap and they will provide the supplies and snacks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
On Tuesday, Dec. 16, from 2-4 pm, NHWW is hosting a Christmas-themed string art workshop with Alicia Sterling at Caf\u00e9 Tintamarre (in the accessible Information Centre space at 34 Mallard Drive). There will be delicious warm beverages and snacks provided, as well as string art supplies and a beautiful piece of framed, handmade art attendees can bring home or gift to a loved one. RSVP is required for this event, so call 506-688-4688 if you are interested.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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