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May 2014 Volume 2, Issue 2
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: • Ron Bourque: 237-9195
• Jerry Guitard: 522-1016
• Tracy Culligan: 522-2205
• Heather Frenette: 237-2851
• Mario Lapointe: 237-4802
• Gary Mazerolle: 237-5494
Staff:
• David Hughes (CAO): 522-3703
• Brenda Cormier (Clerk/Treasurer):
522-3707
• Nicole Carrier (Administrative
Assistant): 522-3710
Other: • Belledune Library (Paula):
522-3701
• Veteran’s Memorial Arena:
522-2183
• Belledune Rec. & Cultural Centre:
522-3709
• Jacquet River Campground& Tourist
Bureau
237-3239 (Seasonal)
• Salmon Barrier:
237-3984 (Seasonal)
Belledune Messenger
Belledune Skating Club held our annual Ice Show on
March 22, 2014 with an attendance of approximately 200
people. Thank you to all who came out to support our
skaters!!
This year’s award recipients were:
Canskater of the Year: Jenna Young
Canskate Champions: Jeremy Murphy and Chloe Fisher
Most improved skaters: Miah Carrier and Kenisha Guitard
Starskater of the Year: Mya Courier
Competitive Skater of the Year: Andrew Boudreau
Our club works hard throughout the year to provide a fun
learning environment for the skaters. Many skaters have
passed ribbons, badges, and dance and skill tests during the
skating season. Congratulations to all.
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VETERAN’S MEMORIAL ARENA
Ice rentals until May 15/14:
Call George Daley at
547-9504
BELLEDUNE LIBRARY HOURS
Monday, Wednesday & Thursdays
6:30pm – 9:30pm
Phone: 522 – 3701
New Release - Fiction, Non-Fiction, Romance, Special Interest, arriving
on monthly basis!!
COUNCIL MEETINGS:
Committee of the Whole Meeting:
May 12th, 2014 at 7:00pm, Belledune Council Chambers
Regular Meeting:
May 20th, 2014 at 7:00pm, Belledune Council Chambers
VILLAGE OF BELLEDUNE – SUMMER STUDENTS
The Village of Belledune will be accepting applications for Summer Student Employment until Friday, May
23, 1014. You can drop off your resume or application to the Municipal Office, email to
[email protected], or fax at 522-3704. Please include a copy of your acceptance letter with your
resume.
PUBLIC TENDERING ADVERTISEMENTS:
This is to inform you that it was decided at the Village of Belledune April 2014 council meeting, that future
tenders, which require a public tender as per the Procurement Act, will NOT be advertised in the newspapers.
They will be posted on NB Opportunity Network (NBON)
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Deputy Mayor Guitard would appreciate if any citizens in the greater Belledune area send him any photos
and or info pertaining to the Old Culligan Wharf.
Please call him at home at 522-1016 or email at
Congratulation to the Village of Belledune employees, Wayne Russell, Joe Lanteigne, Keith
Legacy, Bernard McDonnell, Mark Guitard, Earl Culligan, Shirley Hickey, Nicole Carrier &
Cameron MacLellan (photographer) and the Belledune Figure Skating representatives, Cindy
Doucet and Angela Jalbert, who completed the AED (Defibulator) Course as part of the Heart &
Stroke Foundation – National PAD Program on April 29, 2014 for the Belledune Veteran’s
Memorial Arena.
Instructor, Grace Lawlor
VETERINARY SERVICES
Dr. Themens will be upstairs at the Veteran’s Memorial Arena the first Monday of every month.
If first Monday falls on a holiday, the vet will be here following Monday.
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BIRTHDAYS/CELEBRATIONS/MEMORIALS
*HAPPY 90th
BIRTHDAY*
The family of Irene Fraser invites you to join us to extend birthday wishes to her, on this special 90th birthday!!
An Open House will be held on Sat. May 24th from 1:00pm – 4:00pm.
at Judy & Garfield Spurrell’s Home
(2760 Main Street) Belledune, NB.
Your “Presence” will be Mom’s “Present”!!
Hope to see you there….
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Congratulations to our daughter Shania Carrier for being invited to join the HOA Hockey 2014 Atlantic Girls
Under 19 summer program. Shania is a grade 12 student at ESN in Bathurst; she turned 18 on April 29/14.
Mom (Darlene Mallaley) & Dad (Norman Carrier) sister (Tamika Carrier) are very proud of you!
The Program involves travelling by chartered bus to a resort in the White Mountains of New England were
she will train and practice for the week. She will then travel to Boston where tournament play begins against
teams from New England. She will be challenged against these teams in what is now Canada's hockey arch-
rival, the USA. ****************************************
Congratulations!! To Grandson, Tyler Gaulton on his $25,000.00 Athletic Scholarship! From his proud
Grandma & Grandpa, Flo & Emile Guitard. Tyler is the son of Julie, who lives in Ont.
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Special Happy Birthday Wishes to:
Karla Culligan – May 4th
Nicole Carrier – May 8th
Joyce DeGrechie – May 14th
Tracy Culligan – May 22nd
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Relay for Life 2014 Teams are needed!! Relay will be held June 14
th, 2014 from 2:00pm – 12:00am in
Dalhousie, NB. Any team interested, please email Flo Guitard at 76@[email protected]
Luminaries will soon be available for sale in the Village. Also, if you know of any
survivors who would like to be included in the 2014 Relay, please also contact the above email address.
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The Ladies Auxiliary Durham Branch #77 will hold their “P.J. Night “on Thursday, May 1st,
2014 beginning at 6:30pm. For more information, contact Gail at 237-9195.
Spaghetti Supper
Jacquet River School will be having a fundraiser to benefit the 2014 Grade 8 Class Trip to
Fredericton. A spaghetti supper will be held on Wednesday, May 21st from 4:30pm –
6:30pm. The event will be held at Jacquet River School at 3970 Main Street. Cost is
$7.00/person.
Thank you for your support!
TURKEY SUPPER
Theresa McDonnell is holding a Fundraiser for her niece, Ann Dugas, (from Beresford) to help her
battle cancer. Music will be provided by Yvon Legace & Friends. Supper will be a cold Turkey & Ham
Plate, with all the trimmings! Take out plates are also available.
When: May 25th
Where: Belledune Rec Centre
Time: Music – 3:00pm – 5:00pm
Meal – 5:00pm – 7:00pm
Cost: $12.00/adult; $6.00/child
Call Theresa 522-5640 for more information. Please support this worthy cause! Thank you!
Mothers Day Breakfast The Royal Canadian Legion Durham#77 will have a Mother’s Day Breakfast on
Sunday, May 11th, 2014.
Doors will open at 8:30am to 11:30 am
Cost is $6.00
Sausage-Scrambled Eggs-Hash Browns-Toast-Tea/Coffee &Juice
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HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY!!
~~ CARD PARTY ~~
St. John the Evangelist Church meets every Monday night at 7:00pm for a game of Auction.
If you would like to attend, please use the back entrance of the church. Light lunch is served.
For Newsletter submissions, comments or suggestions: Please call Paula at the Belledune Library 522-3701. Leave a
message and your phone number. Or email: [email protected]. 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.
TOPS Chapter 5236 Belledune
Meet every Tuesday evening at Jacquet River School from 5:30pm – 6:30pm. Please use the side entrance of
school.
“Take off Pounds sensibly” newcomers welcome
More Figure Skating News… Several skaters attended various competitions, bringing home Silver, Bronze & Merit ribbons. They’ve also won
Silver & Gold Medals in the Star 4 and Pre-Novice Men Categories. Members who attended were: Andrew
Boudreau, Mya Courier, Emily Pethick, Jerica Smearer, Brooke Murphy, Morgan Lapointe & Laylynn Landry.
Congratulations to all. We are very proud of our skaters!
Andrew Boudrea competed at Skate Canada NB sectionals in November 2013, qualifying him to compete at the
Skate Canada Challenge in Regina, SK in December, 2013. He is currently training for an opportunity to
compete at the 2015 Canada Winter games in Prince George, BC in February. Good luck this coming season,
Andrew!!
MASS & MEET AND GREET: with Bishop Daniel Jodoin
May 10th, 2014
5:00pm – 6:30pm (following Mass @ 4:00pm) St. Gabriel’s Church
Mass with Bishop Jodoin in Nash Creek - 7:00pm
**Bishop Jodoin will be visiting each Parish separately within the Pastoral Unit. Check your Church Bulletin.
