May 14, 2012 in Blog, News by Les McLaughlin

Blackville Elects New Village Council

The polls have closed and the residents of Blackville have elected a new village council.  Hal Muck has been appointed Mayor by acclamation. 

The elected councilors are Matthew Sturgeon, with a total of 393 votes; Christopher Hennessy, with 390 votes; and the re-elected Cindy Ross, with a total of 302 votes.

Congratulations to the new mayor and council.  The first meeting of the new council will take place  on Thursday, June 14 at 7:00pm at the Blackville Community Centre. All residents are welcome and encouraged to attend.

The results for the remaining candidates are as follows: Jason Brennan with 201 votes, LeRoy Stewart with 137 votes and Cynthia Barry with 126 votes.

May 13, 2012 in Blog, Employment, News by Les McLaughlin

Summer Student Employment Opportunity

Applications are being accepted for a Grounds & Maintenance summer student. Duties include work at St. Raphael’s Church & Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church.

A driver’s license and access to a small truck are necessary for this position in order to transport a lawn mower. Please submit your resume to Sylvia Burns at St. Raphael’s rectory at 107 Main Street.

For more information, call Sylvia at (506) 843-2210.

May 6, 2012 in Blog, News by Les McLaughlin

Local Doctor Brings Aid to Haiti

Tiffany Keenan hadn’t even reached her teen years when her piano teacher Margery MacRae saw in her the making of a humanitarian.

“She always said ‘Tiffany, I think you are going to be a missionary some day’ because I always liked [to dream of] travelling and it’s funny because I had never travelled as a kid.

Click here to read the entire article written by Nadia Arandjelovic as posted in The Royal Gazette Online, Bermuda’s most trusted source for news and information.

For more information about Tiffany’s cause, please visit Haiti Village Health at www.haitivillagehealth.ca.

*Excerpt printed with permission from the original author.

Photo by Akil Simmons.

May 3, 2012 in Blog, Events, Holiday by Les McLaughlin

Treat Your Mom to Mother’s Day Dinner

Mother’s Day is coming right up and what better way to show your appreciation than a meal at one of Blackville’s great restaurants.  Blackville Trio Pizza and Darlene’s Family Restaurant are both offering special Mother’s Day menus:

Trio Pizza is serving a Chinese Combo Plate with homemade cheesecake or pie for dessert. Takeout orders will also be available. Call 843-6526 for reservations or more information.

Darlene’s Family Restaurant will be offering a Stuffed Chicken Breast Dinner with cranberry stuffing OR a Baked Atlantic Salmon Dinner with hollandaise sauce. Both meals include choice of oven-roasted rosemary potatoes or whipped garlic potatoes, buttered vegetable medley, fresh baked rolls, tea or coffee, and a strawberry or blueberry crepe for dessert! Please call to make a reservation at 843-7979 or visit their website for more information www.DarlenesTeaHouse.com.

April 14, 2012 in Contest, Site News by Les McLaughlin

Jake Stewart “Just A Smile Away” Contest

Win a signed copy of Jake Stewart’s album “Just A Smile Away”! All you need to do is “Like” our Facebook page or sign up for our newsletter for a chance to win! All entries must be received by Monday, April 30 at midnight. The winner will be announced on Tuesday, May 1.

To “Like” our Facebook page, click on the “like” button to the right under “Like Us On Facebook”, or at the top right side of this page.  Subscribe to our newsletter by clicking here.

If you already “Like” our page or are subscribed to our newsletter, you’re automatically entered for your chance to win. Good luck!

UPDATE: Congratulations to Marina Colford, winner of the signed copy of Jake’s album.  Stay tuned for the next contest.  Thanks to everyone who participated!