VLT'S IN NEW BRUNSWICK - HONEST WORKING MAN GETS CAUGHT!!!!

As Printed in the Telegraph Journal on Thursday Sept. 08/2005

VLT ADDICTION TURNS MESSENGER INTO THIEF



A messenger with an addiction to video lottery terminals stole more
than $6,800.00 in change from Brinks Canada Ltd.



Mr. Ryan age 52 of Hoyt N.B. a 19 Year employee of Brinks Security, was
given a nine-month conditional sentence for theft, in Provincial Court
in Saint John N.B. on Wednesday.



The court heard that Brinks became aware of the thefts in March after
it received complaints from clients such as the Royal Bank and the Bank
of Montreal that change deliveries were consistently short.



Investigations by Brinks’ National Security Department and Securicor
Canada, another client that complained of shortages, concluded there was
a problem going on with a two-man crew that included Mr. Ryan.



The investigation included a physical audit of boxes of toonies that
were to be delivered. During a delivery of 45 boxes of toonies in March,
six boxes were discovered to be missing money. The boxes were found to
have been tampered with as one roll was placed sideways to replace the
missing rolls and eliminate any sounds of rolling change.



Further investigations by the Brinks security team showed that it was
Mr. Ryan who was tampering with the boxes. The National security team
went to the Saint John Major Crime unit with their findings and Mr. Ryan
was arrested on May 3rd just after leaving work.

Police found four rolls of $2 coins in his jacket pockets. In a
statement to Police Mr. Ryan admitted to taking the coins starting in December
2004.

Mr. Ryan’s lawyer, Mr. David Kelly, told the court that the problems
began after Mr. Ryan lost his drivers license and moved away from his
wife to Saint John for work. His client had too much time on his hands and
got hooked on VLT’s, he said.

It’s that same old demon, VLT’s,” said Mr. Kelly. “He had a 19- year
career with Brinks and now that’s out the window.”



His client was now working in the woods and earning enough to pay
$3000.00 immediately in restitution and the remainder within a year, he
said. “I’m sorry for what I’ve done,” he said, adding he was sorry for
abusing the trust of his employer.



Judge Anne Jeffries told Mr. Ryan that he likely had an addictive
personality and as a result he must abstain from alcohol and playing or
watching VLT’s.



Mr. Ryan was also ordered to pay $3000.00 restitution to Brinks on
Wednesday and to pay $400.00 a ??? until it was paid off in June 2006.

BLOG SITE WILL HIT THE 30,000 VISITORS AND 100,000 PAGES VIEWED!!!!

During the next few hours, someone will be my 30,000th visitors to my blog site or should I say our blog site or maybe the people’s blog site!!!!



I might add that last night we went over the 100,000 pages viewed. Click the counter and go have a look inside at the stats.

I wish that I had the money to grant that person a prize?...lol….

When WCIE approach me in late December to be a bloggler?

I expected we would hit 10,000 visitors by September.

This blog has come a long way from being Charles’s blog to the people’s way to communicate with the officials of the Government.

Of course many just hate my views on different issues and they leave personal attack in their comments. They would love to throw my computer in the garbage!



This doesn’t bother me because it’s a hobby of mine and I enjoy it.

I spent many hours working on the blog and I truly enjoy it. It’s at this moment that my five ADHD minds are not racing all over the place. I feel at ease when I hit the keyboard.



Of course this blog would never have been a success if it wasn’t for artist WCIE coming out with his talented work.



He does fine work and I thanked him for it!

Of course Tim Smith is always in the corner waiting to write his views on the issue of VLT’S.



Lets not forget WCIE jr who will come out with his own web site next week. Stay tune.

Also to the people who lent me their cameras so I could go around taking pictures of different sites.

We sure came a long way from being a little blog in New Brunswick. This is truly the largest blog in the whole province and it’s a great way to share views.

Of course we had our ups and down.

Many felt that I should try to stop certain people from writing their views on certain issues.

You know, having a user name like other forums but we never came to that point yet.

Of course we had people coming in here from Block Referer trying to block our site!

What are they worried about anyway?

Many people are telling me stories on the streets and say- Blog away!!!!!

It’s a darn shame that we don’t get paid for what we’re doing but that’s ok because it’s in our blood and we enjoy it!

What’s going to happen during the next few months? Who knows?

But we have survive the hot summer months. Not too many citizens go on the computer during this time of year.



We have hit an average of 200 visitors a day but it went back down to 150 because I let my blog go for a few days. But it’s picking up steam again and it’s going to get better during the cold winter months.

Hey? We sure cannot go by the Irving papers? That’s a certain fact!



There’s always issues to write about and hopefully we will continue this fine line of communication.

All walks of life comes in here from a the poor to the Billionaires so therefore everyone is invited but it’s not everyone who will agree with other people’s views.




Anyone around the world can google- Bernard Lord to the Irvings and our blog site shows up!

Lets continue to write or comment on different views but lets try to continue making it fun but straight forward.

To all the people who helped me making this blog a success?

I say thank You very much! With God blessing we will continue the battle.



Lets blog away!

FREDERICTON DAILY GLEANER - THE IRVINGS SHOULD READ CHARLES BLOG MORE OFTEN!!!!

I was told that this story was in the Daily Gleaner-



Daily Gleaner | Greater Fredericton
As published on page A5 on September 10, 2005

Shelter director suspects woman is faking pregnancy

MOTHER-TO-BE?:
(THE DAILY GLEANER/RICHARD DUPLAIN PHOTO)
Joanne Edgar, 31, says she is nine-months pregnant and living between concrete and brick walls outside the city’s Emergency Shelter for men on the Woodstock Road. Edgar said she’s stayed at the women’s shelter but was evicted for fighting.

RICHARD DUPLAIN
The Daily Gleaner

She says her due date has just past and she doesn't know what's going to happen when she goes into labour.

For many women about to give birth, the telephone is close by and so are caring family members and friends.

Not so for 31-year-old Joanne Edgar, who lives in an area between two walls on the outside of the men's shelter on Woodstock Road.

She said she was due to deliver her eighth child Aug. 28.

The executive director of both the men's shelter and Grace House for women said she has her doubts about the pregnancy.

"I won't believe it until I see a doctor's certificate," said Pat Carlson.

The Department of Family and Community Services said it is monitoring the woman's condition and will step in if the baby's health is at risk during birth.

Edgar was born in Fredericton and grew up in Minto.

For the last 10 years she's been in and out of shelters between here and Toronto. She said she's not allowed inside the women's shelter here because of her tendency toward confrontation.

"I was kicked out of the shelter because of fighting," Edgar said. "I can't remember what we were fighting about but I know I didn't start it."

Edgar said she's been sleeping outside off and on for months if not years.

"I've slept under the bridge ramps and in other places around the city," she said. "It's hard but I have to do whatever I have to do."

Edgar said she doesn't receive any social assistance benefits and doesn't get any money, help or support from anyone.

"You need an address in order to get benefits," she said. "I don't have an address."

She said she doesn't know what she's going to do when she goes into labour.

"Someone walking by will help me," she said.

Edgar said she's had seven children and all of them have been taken by the Department of Family and Community Services.

"I'd like to keep this one," she said. "I'd like to have a place of my own and a chance to raise my child."

Edgar said she's not getting any help from her unborn child's father.

"He doesn't accept the fact he's the father," she said. "Even if he did admit it, he's not in any position to help out."

Edgar runs across the street to borrow a telephone or use a washroom. She eats at the Community Kitchen, just metres away from where she is living.

She said she's doing the best she can to tend to her hygiene needs. The stench from mounds of soiled clothing and bedding stacked around her on a small concrete pad between the two walls tell a different story.

"We have one guiding principle at our shelters," Carlson said. "We accept anyone as long as we can manage their behaviour."

Carlson said she has grave doubts about the woman's pregnancy.

"Edgar is known for feigning pregnancy because she's consumed with the notion of pregnancy."

Carlson said Edgar has had many opportunities to take shelter.

"She's had several opportunities for alternative living arrangements and we tried to offer her a place at Grace House but that only lasted one day," she said.

Carlson said Edgar is confrontational with staff and has difficulty with authority figures.

Edgar's situation is not unique, Carlson said.

"There are a number of people who prefer to be alone and on their own," she said. "There are a few people who just can't live under a roof, and that's a reality we have to accept."

The Department of Family and Community Services wants to help people like Edgar but cannot force people to accept assistance.

"We can't force people to be helped," said Robert Duguay, a spokesman for the department. "Assistance is on a voluntary basis."

"People are free to live where they want provided they are able to make that decision for themselves," Duguay said.

If someone isn't capable of making decisions, Duguay said, the department can step in. The rule, however, doesn't apply to children.

"Protecting children is our mandate," Duguay said. "We will intervene anytime a child is at risk."


Now I wrote about this in April. Go read my blog in this issue! It's all at

CharlesBlog

BERNARD LORD - IS THIS THE TRUE PREMIER?

After yesterday's announcement that the poor will not receive any help from the Government. Electricity rate goes way up but nothing for the poor who lives in Apartments. Could this be the true Bernard Lord?

THE IRVINGS - THE FINAL SOLUTION OF MEDIA CONTROL IS NOW COMPLETED!!!!

A individual showed me this paper yesterday. On the front page it showed a story that the Irvings have bought the Tribune. It went on to say - this is the last flyer we are going to buy in New Brunswick. < Is there any newspapers left? >The also bought the French paper in that area. The Irvings are calling these newspapers flyers? What an insult to the people in that area. This paper was owned by the Raymond family since the 40s but no more. Yes, this is indeed a sad day in this province.

CHARLES'S PERSON OF THE WEEK!!!!

Did you know it’s not an easy task to take the time and pick a person of the week?

After thinking about it? I finally found one.



My person of the week is Rick Mantle.

Who’s Rick Mantle you asked?

He’s a radio talk show host from CFBC in Saint John New Brunswick.

The show is called –Talk of the Town.

That show has been around for the last 30 years and I have been a regular caller for the last 10 years.

Some people might say that I’m kissing butt in nominating this individual?

Well, that’s not my style!

When the issue of LNG came up in the spring. The issue was talked about almost daily.



The host is in control of the show.

Rick could have easily cut the issue off from the public.

But he didn’t. He kept on asking the public for their views on this issue and callers called in with their views.

Rick went further than his show by organizing a meeting in Saint John so Saint Johners could show up in great numbers.



I was there and I would say around 400 people showed up to speak out against the LNG!!!!




Any talk show host would have been afraid to speak out against the Irvings in fear of their job.



Rick stood firm and came back on the air a few weeks ago.

The issue of LNG is still talked about on the air and all the praise should go to Rick Mantle.

I might add that he allows callers to speak freely so therefore making them feel at ease.

There’s also more new callers phoning in with their concerns.

I also like the fact that Rick allows me to mention my blog on the air therefore attracting more new visitors to my blog site.

Yes, this is the only talk show in the province and Rick Mantle should be congratulated for a job very well done!

Congratulation Rick!



THANK GOD FOR TALK SHOWS!!!!!



What’s your view on this choice?

VERY GOOD GESTURE FROM MLA'S AND BUREAUCRATS!!!!

This is the reason Bernard Lord and the bureaucrat don’t wish to raise the welfare rate in this province.

They truly believe they are doing their share by leaving half butt tailor made cigarette in the ashtray outside of the door of the Legislature for the poor peasants in this City!



Isn’t this gesture awfully nice of these MLA’S and bureaucrats???

My God? Nothing better than a good half smoke tailor made cigarette.

Yes, with the high price of oil, the poor are going to go through a very difficult period this winter.

Many will die in their homes but does Bernard Lord care?

Of course not!!!

NEW BRUNSWICK - THE ROAD TO THE CAPITAL!!!!

There was once a very bright intelligent young man who decided that he wanted to become a politician.



After months of going door to door. He succeeded in his quest and became an MLA!!!!



He soon found out that he didn't have any power in the Capital after he came face to face with the evil bureaucrats!!!




More problems came when he felt the powerful grip of J.D. Irving!!!



If the Irvings weren't around the Capital. The Irving bureaucrats would take care of the Irving's interest!



Of course he had the power so he appointed a couple of his closest friends to watch his back!!




The Irving's with their spies try to convince the media that everything was ok!



Of course they were affraid that maybe a few New Brunswickers would cross that thin line. It doesn't happen too often!



Then one day, the elected official heard that a bloggler was in the Capital!



After this all hell broke lose because New Brunswickers could share their views with this bloggler so therefore all the evil bureaucrats may finally leave the Capital in shame!



and New Brunswickers could once again be proud to be call - Canadians!!!



I know it's late! I'm going to bed!!! Good night!!!!!!!!