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Belledune Messenger

JUNE 2016 VOL 4 ISSUE 5

Belledune Camping & Information at Jacquet River

Our beautiful Campground will be open to the public June 1, 2016.

Village of Belledune Contact

Information

Municipal Office:

P.O. Box 1006, 2330 Main St. Belledune E8G 2X9 Phone: 522-3700

Fax: 522-3704

Website: www.belledune.com

Council:

• Joe Noel: 237-2333 • Paul Arseneault: 237-2025 • Lilliane Carmichael: 237-5465 • Tracy Culligan: 520-9990 • Nick Duivenvoorden: 237-2087 • Sandenn Killoran: (780) 231-6998 Staff:

David Hughes (CAO): 522-3703 davidhughes@nb.aibn.com • Brenda Cormier (Clerk/Treasurer): 522-3707 bell001@nb.aibn.com • Nicole Carrier (Administrative Assistant): 522-3710 bell002@nb.aibn.com

Other: • Belledune Library (Paula): 522-3701 • Veteran’s Memorial Arena: 522-2183 •Belledune Rec. & Cultural Centre: 522-3709 Information on rental of the Centre Please contact Nicole at 522-3710.

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Belledune’s New Municipal Council

On May 9, 2016, voters in Belledune elected their newest Village Council, seeing only one

returning councillor, along with a new slate of representatives.

Elected as Mayor is Belledune is Joe Noel, a former councillor, who served as mayor of the

village from 2001 to 2004. Also returning to a position on council in Ward 2 is Nick

Duivenvoorden, who served as councillor and mayor, respectively, from 2001 to 2012.

Incumbent Tracy Culligan was acclaimed in Ward 3. New to municipal politics is Paul

Arseneault, elected in Ward 1, and both Councillors-at-large, Lilliane Carmichael and Sandenn

Killoran.

Outgoing council bid their final farewell on Tuesday, May 24th, before the incoming council was

officially sworn-in before family, friends, and community members.

Despite the majority of New Brunswick's municipalities seeing a drop in voter turnout (at

34.55%), the turnout in Belledune was far above average at approximately 75%.

Belledune Council Meetings

Committee of the Whole Meeting

Monday, June 6th /2016 at 7:00pm

Regular Meeting

Monday, June 20th/2016 at 7:00pm

Belledune Municipal Chambers

2330 Main Street, Belledune N.B.

Student Summer Employment

This is a reminder that summer student applications for employment with the

Village should be received here at the Municipal Office by June 3rd, 2016. Please

make sure you have a covering letter and resume in by that date. Students must be

enrolled full time in school and returning to school next year. We ask that you have

a letter of acceptance for next year as proof that you are returning to school; this

is required for the funding we get from the provincial and Federal governments.

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BELLEDUNE DAYS’ NEWS:

Belledune Days’ Meeting

Please join us for the Belledune Days Meeting to be held

Monday, June 6th 2016 – 6:30pm at the Belledune Recreation Centre in Belledune. We

want to get more information on the planning of your events. Thanking you in advance.

Belledune Days’ Fundraiser

The Belledune Days Committee is looking for a non-profit organization to do the bar for

the Beer Gardens, to be held on Saturday, July 30th at the Veterans Memorial Arena.

Budget will cover the cost of the bands. The organization is responsible for all other costs

and will retain the profits.

Belledune Days’ Event: MARSHALL BUTTON (Comedian LUCIEN) July 25th, 2016, 7:00pm - Recreation Center

Tickets go on sale June 27th at $15 per person, at the Belledune Municipal Office and the Superette. The first 100 tickets will be reserved for Belledune residents on a first come-

first serve basis until July 11th. Please come out & enjoy a wonderful evening of laughter.

BELLEDUNE DAYS’ CONTEST: BEST DECORATED HOUSE/CAMPER

We are asking Belledune Residents to enter our Best Decorated House/Camper Contest

to be held during our annual 2016 Festival July 23rd

–July 31st. We ask that you decorate

for our theme “FUN IN THE SUN”. Prizes will be awarded at the Finale Fireworks on

Sunday evening July 31st (before dark). LET’S GET CREATIVE!! Details:

1. Decorate to follow theme.

2. Bring picture of House/Camper with an address & phone number only to J.R. Fire

Hall (upstairs) no later than July 20th

at 4pm.

3. Use lights and any other decorations you have to follow the theme of summer fun.

YOU BE THE JUDGE: Voting will begin on July 24th

at the Opening Ceremonies

and will continue at events on Tuesday 26th

, Wednesday 27th

, and Thursday 28th

. The

vote will be a ballot with name & phone number and the house/camper of your

choice. Vote as many times as you wish. Looking forward to seeing some great

decorations.

For all Belledune Days info, Call PATSY TALBOT at 237-2955

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COMMUNITY INFORMATION

TOPS CHAPTER 5236 BELLEDUNE

“Every Tuesday Night”

Downstairs at Jacquet River Legion

Weigh in – 5pm – 6pm

Meeting at 6pm – 6:30pm

EVERYONE WELCOME!!!

Community Notice

Apartments are now available for rent at “Belleview Senior’s Complex” 2340 Main Street, Belledune, NB.

Seniors ages 50 & up For more information, please contact

Paula Donnelly: 237- 3003 or Patsy Talbot: 237- 2955

CARD PARTY

St. John Evangelist Church meets every Monday evening at 7:00pm for a game of Auction

If you would like to join us, please use the back entrance of the church.

DUSTY SNEAKERS Every Tuesday & Thursdays at the Jacquet River School Gymnasium

9:30am – 10:15am

Don’t forget your water bottle & sign in at office. Our last class for the summer will be “JUNE 9th/2016” see you in September!!!

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PROVINCIAL FIRE BAN IN AFFECT – 2016

New Brunswick's forest fire season officially began in the month of April and the entire province remains under a burn ban.

The Department of Natural Resources is urging residents to check the burn line daily at 1-866-458-8080 or visit the forest fire watch site online.

DNR wildfire prevention officer Roger Collette says there are many fuels in the spring to start fires.

"At this time of the year, there is no green. The grass is still dead and so it's quite dry," he notes.

With little precipitation recently and the fact the snow has melted over most of the province, Collette says the brown, dry landscape left behind means this is a dangerous time for fires.

Message from Bathurst/Belledune RCMP – RSC3 – 2016-05-27

The Bathurst/Belledune RCMP would like to advise the community of the following:

Reporting Offences When They Happen

We would like to remind citizens to report offences when they happen, and not wait minutes, hours or

days after the incident occurred. If you call us right away, we will respond right away.

Example: You spot two youths on ATVs and they are driving around the village or in a park - you need to

call right away so we can make an immediate patrol. There have been recent instances where youths on

ATV’s have caused property damage in the Belledune area; however, we only hear of it the next day.

The rule of thumb is if you see something, call us. We don’t necessarily want your name, we just want

your information.

Water Safety – Boating

The ice is gone; it’s time to enjoy the waters of the Baie de Chaleur. We would like to remind you to

practice safe boating in the bay and on the local rivers. Always ensure to wear a safety vest or have one

nearby. Remember, when dusk hits, the sun disappears quickly, so plan ahead to avoid being caught in

the dark out on the water.

Finally, with the beautiful weather approaching and the increase of outdoor parties and activities, please

ensure to have a plan when going out. Make sure you have a designated driver for every night out, and

also have a backup plan, such as staying over, calling a friend or family member, or just abstaining from

alcohol. Drinking and driving is a crime. Have fun this summer, but know your limits.

If you require assistance that is urgent dial 911; if not urgent or just have a question call us any time at

1-888-506-RCMP (7267).

Sgt. Benoit Jolette

506-548-7771

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Birthdays/Memorials/Milestones/Celebrations

Big birthday wishes going out to Cindy Doucet on June 2nd

Happy Birthday to Trevor Daigle celebrating on June 30th

Love from Mom, Dad, Stephanie & Curtis

Happy Birthday to Jacqueline Daigle on June 20th, Love Aurele, Amanda, Denver, Morgan

& Jason

Happy Birthday to Nancy Black on June 10th. Thank you for all your help. Love, Ethan,

Nicky, and Kira

A special Happy 2nd Birthday to my beautiful, smart, baby girl, Kira O'Brien. Mommy

loves you more & more. Celebrating on June 17th. Xoxo

Happy 29th birthday, Mommy!! Love Kira and Miley xox. Celebrating on June 24th

Also celebrating this month:

Ellen O’Neill – June 7th Ronnie Culligan – June 18th

Holly Guitard – June 13th Cindy Courier – June 20th

Antoinette Woodcox – June 13th Debbie Losier – June 24th

Beverly Culligan – June 14th Debbie Culligan – June 26th

A Grateful Thank -You

James Gauthier and family want to thank all the people who organized, supported, and

participated at the fundraiser held at Jacquet River Legion on May 14th. To George Snyder and

many other musicians, workers, businesses, and all family & friends who donated we want to

say James Gauthier had a great day, and “a heartfelt thank you”!

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THANK YOU!

A big thank you to all visitors and patrons of the canteen at the Veterans Memorial Arena in Belledune. Your support and positive feedback was truly appreciated. Hope to see you again in

the fall. Marilyn and Shelby

A BIG “Thank you” going out to Diane MacLellan for the amazing donation of books to our

Village Library!! As well, thank you to Debbie (McDonnell) Goudreau!!

Finally, a huge thanks to Kim Carrier for the spectacular children’s books!!

June 19, 2016

For Newsletter submissions, comments or suggestions: Please call or email Paula at the Belledune

Library 522-3701. Leave a message and your phone number. Or email: belledunelibrary@nb.aibn.com.

The Belledune Messenger will be published at the beginning of every month; please have submissions

in by the 25th of each month. Due to limited space, some information will be edited for length.

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CONGRATULATIONS!!

To all our 2016 Graduating Students!!

Bathurst High School

Dalhousie High School

CCNB Belledune Academic Studies Program

Ecole Secondaire Nepisiguit

Ecole-Des-Quatre-Vents

Cheers to your impressive performance and to completing your high

school education successfully!

We wish you all the best in your future, and good luck

in your next adventures!!