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Friday, October 28, 2005
MY GOD?? YOU WANT ME TO CHOOSE BETWEEN GOD OR THE IRVINGS?????
I’m not running out of stories to write about but I believe this is a classic. I told this funny story to many people.
You long time readers? You may have already read this one. < But I added some pictures. >
Date: Mon, 20 Dec 2004 07:38:32 -0800 (PST)
From: "charles leblanc" View Contact
Subject:MY GOD?? YOU WANT ME TO CHOOSE BETWEEN GOD OR THE IRVINGS?????
To: oldmaison@yahoo.com
Monday, I sent a letter to the editor of the Daily Gleaner. The story was about my priest!
I knew the editor already had a letter about the Irvings but I decided to send another one about Father Brien!
The one about the Irvings was my concern for Fort Naswaack.
The Irvings bailed out from the project because they would have to spend $300,000!!!
The Mayor of Fredericton Brad Woodside told the media that the City will not pay money to maintain the former Acadian Fort.
So I wrote a letter asking the Irvings to give a helping hand.
Therefore the editor had two letters on his desk.
One about the Irvings and the other was about the Priest.
The editor of the letters to the Editor at the Daily Gleaner is Brian Kemp.
I never met the guy but he sounds like a real nice guy over the phone. I had many conversation with the guy and here’s one of them.
I phoned the Editor and asked- Did you received my letter?
Brian quickly answered - Charles, I have two letters here???? Which one you want printed????
The one about the Irvings or the one of the Priest????
I quickly replied - MY GOD??? YOU’RE ASKING ME TO CHOOSE BETWEEN GOD OR THE IRVINGS????
I KNOW THAT MANY OF YOU IRVING EMPLOYEES BELIEVE THAT THE IRVINGS ARE
GOD BUT I’M VERY SORRY!!!
WE MUST PUT THE IRVINGS ON ONE SIDE FOR NOW!!!!
WE MUST CHOOSE GOD!!!!!...lol
To this day, we still have a chuckle over this one.....lol
Someone told me a joke - The Irvings might believe there are God but God never once said that he believes he’s Irving!!! …lol…
For you newcomers? This was the letter-
document.write(CETransPubCode("DG Readers' Forum"));
Daily Gleaner | Readers' Forum
As published on page A11 on December 18, 2004
Father Brien will be honoured
Dear Editor: While sitting in my classroom in the late 1960s, a mysterious man walked into our class.
It was the new priest who was just ordained as a priest in Memramcook.
He had black hair and was carrying a guitar.
His name was Father Emery Brien, and we all loved this man. Emery was different from other priests.
He got a group together and played the drum and guitar in the church.
This was very unheard of in those days. It was called Le Groupe rythme de Memramcook.
Every Saturday evening, Acadians would attend the service and the main reason was to listen to these performers.
In the early 1980s, Father Brien was transferred to Saint Louis de Kent and a huge party was held in the valley to say good bye to this fine priest.
I might add there wasn't a dry eye in the area.
I visited Father Brien once or twice while he was stationed in his new village. After a few years, I lost touch with Father Brien, although I did see him at least once.
When I began my protest in my tent in front of the legislature I was told that Father Brien was stationed in the capital.
I just couldn't believe it.
I quickly phoned the priest and he came to see me.
It sure was nice to see my old friend again. He was the main force of my protest.
As I told Premier Bernard Lord, Father Brien told me that I am doing the
right thing.
I told the premier that I had the Lord on my side.
If I could have the other Lord on the same side everything would be perfect.
During the evenings, Father Brien would come and visit me and we would discuss many different issues.
I was curious about his views on the scandal in the Catholic church.
He told me that some priests abuse their hold on power.
They believe they can get away with almost anything.
He told me that many kids came to him for a hug. If the parents are not around, he makes certain there's no hugging. He will hug a child if the parents are around.
It's a darn shame that the scandal ruined it for the good priests.
So, why did I decide to write about this priest you may ask?
On Dec 19th, after the 10 a.m. service, people will mark the 40th anniversary that Father Emery Brien was ordained as a priest.
There will be a little get together in the basement of Ste-Anne-des-Pays-Bas after the first service.
Everyone is welcome.
- Charles LeBlanc Fredericton
You long time readers? You may have already read this one. < But I added some pictures. >
Date: Mon, 20 Dec 2004 07:38:32 -0800 (PST)
From: "charles leblanc"
Subject:MY GOD?? YOU WANT ME TO CHOOSE BETWEEN GOD OR THE IRVINGS?????
To: oldmaison@yahoo.com
Monday, I sent a letter to the editor of the Daily Gleaner. The story was about my priest!
I knew the editor already had a letter about the Irvings but I decided to send another one about Father Brien!
The one about the Irvings was my concern for Fort Naswaack.
The Irvings bailed out from the project because they would have to spend $300,000!!!
The Mayor of Fredericton Brad Woodside told the media that the City will not pay money to maintain the former Acadian Fort.
So I wrote a letter asking the Irvings to give a helping hand.
Therefore the editor had two letters on his desk.
One about the Irvings and the other was about the Priest.
The editor of the letters to the Editor at the Daily Gleaner is Brian Kemp.
I never met the guy but he sounds like a real nice guy over the phone. I had many conversation with the guy and here’s one of them.
I phoned the Editor and asked- Did you received my letter?
Brian quickly answered - Charles, I have two letters here???? Which one you want printed????
The one about the Irvings or the one of the Priest????
I quickly replied - MY GOD??? YOU’RE ASKING ME TO CHOOSE BETWEEN GOD OR THE IRVINGS????
I KNOW THAT MANY OF YOU IRVING EMPLOYEES BELIEVE THAT THE IRVINGS ARE
GOD BUT I’M VERY SORRY!!!
WE MUST PUT THE IRVINGS ON ONE SIDE FOR NOW!!!!
WE MUST CHOOSE GOD!!!!!...lol
To this day, we still have a chuckle over this one.....lol
Someone told me a joke - The Irvings might believe there are God but God never once said that he believes he’s Irving!!! …lol…
For you newcomers? This was the letter-
document.write(CETransPubCode("DG Readers' Forum"));
Daily Gleaner | Readers' Forum
As published on page A11 on December 18, 2004
Father Brien will be honoured
Dear Editor: While sitting in my classroom in the late 1960s, a mysterious man walked into our class.
It was the new priest who was just ordained as a priest in Memramcook.
He had black hair and was carrying a guitar.
His name was Father Emery Brien, and we all loved this man. Emery was different from other priests.
He got a group together and played the drum and guitar in the church.
This was very unheard of in those days. It was called Le Groupe rythme de Memramcook.
Every Saturday evening, Acadians would attend the service and the main reason was to listen to these performers.
In the early 1980s, Father Brien was transferred to Saint Louis de Kent and a huge party was held in the valley to say good bye to this fine priest.
I might add there wasn't a dry eye in the area.
I visited Father Brien once or twice while he was stationed in his new village. After a few years, I lost touch with Father Brien, although I did see him at least once.
When I began my protest in my tent in front of the legislature I was told that Father Brien was stationed in the capital.
I just couldn't believe it.
I quickly phoned the priest and he came to see me.
It sure was nice to see my old friend again. He was the main force of my protest.
As I told Premier Bernard Lord, Father Brien told me that I am doing the
right thing.
I told the premier that I had the Lord on my side.
If I could have the other Lord on the same side everything would be perfect.
During the evenings, Father Brien would come and visit me and we would discuss many different issues.
I was curious about his views on the scandal in the Catholic church.
He told me that some priests abuse their hold on power.
They believe they can get away with almost anything.
He told me that many kids came to him for a hug. If the parents are not around, he makes certain there's no hugging. He will hug a child if the parents are around.
It's a darn shame that the scandal ruined it for the good priests.
So, why did I decide to write about this priest you may ask?
On Dec 19th, after the 10 a.m. service, people will mark the 40th anniversary that Father Emery Brien was ordained as a priest.
There will be a little get together in the basement of Ste-Anne-des-Pays-Bas after the first service.
Everyone is welcome.
- Charles LeBlanc Fredericton
Thursday, October 27, 2005
ROGERS TELEVISION HAS JOIN THE IRVINGS IN DENYING NEW BRUNSWICKERS THE RIGHT TO SPEAK!!!!!
Rogers Telvision has sunk to a new low in New brunswick!!!!
It all started on Thursday evening when Rogers television had the issue of Autism on the program.
The new host is Rich Crosby.
He took the place of Dennis Melanson.
Dennis was there for a few years and I would always call in to get the ball rolling and it was a great way to share views with New Brunswick.
I would always praised these open talk shows!
One minute before I was going to go on the air?
The producer cut in and in a very polite way told me that Crosby got the orders from someone not to take my call.
I was very surprise that a young host would demand that certain callers are not allowed on the air?????
I told the producer to let me know what’s going on?
I won’t go publicly with this one but that all change this evening on Voice of the Province.
I called from a pay phone and the woman told me to leave a message on a voice mail.
They call it the viewers hotline.
I quickly replied - Yeahhh right!!!! But I soon found out that she was serious!!!!
She explained to me that they are not capable of transferring calls from a payphone.
Only from a resident phone.
No problem, I walked down the hallway and used someone else phone.
I called and left my number but the guy taking the calls wouldn’t put me on the air!
So Rogers has joined the Irvings of denying freedom of speech to New Brunswickers????
I have been calling these talk shows for years and never cross that line.
I always behave.
I remember last year when Bernard Lord was on?
They wouldn’t let me question the Premier.
Why is that now?
Who’s giving the orders to Rogers not to accept my calls.
Did Rich Crosby accept a bride from the Irvings?
Who knows? You tell me????
Many don’t like this new guy < Rich Crosby > and I heard many sad stories about the new host on Rogers and I guess that from what I’m hearing? It’s all true!
Well? As far as I’m concern?
It’s Rogers lost and not mine but I will let anyone who cross my path including all the Ministers of the Lord Government that they must listen to the public concerns!
Germany all over again???
You tell me????
I’ll tell you one thing!
I will never lower myself to the standards of Rogers and the Irvings!!!
Shame on them but this issue is not done yet!
Not from a long shot!!!!!
Freedom of speech must remain alive in New Brunswick!
It was bad enough that we’re not allowed to write letters to the Editor but now this? Shame…Shame,,,Shame….as I said last winter---- Hiiiiiiiii Lord!!!!!!
By the way? The issue that I wanted to bring up with the Minister of Education was why are we giving our kids chocolate milk in the classrooms????
Maybe she gave the orders? Who knows but one thing is certain!
I will confront the Minister face to face.
I always like her and I was going to praise her but who knows what was said in the studio of Rogers?
What next? Will these same people tell CFBC talk of the town that Charles is not allowed on the air???? Once Rick Mantle leaves?
Maybe one day I'll come home and my computer will be in the garbage????
It could be very well possible! Nothing surprise me no more of the happening in this Province?
The Irvings and the staff at Rogers are acting like this guy!!!!!
There's never a dull momment in my life. Always something but this is what keeps me going! Thank God that I have ADHD because I would have took a heart attack a long time ago!!!!
It all started on Thursday evening when Rogers television had the issue of Autism on the program.
The new host is Rich Crosby.
He took the place of Dennis Melanson.
Dennis was there for a few years and I would always call in to get the ball rolling and it was a great way to share views with New Brunswick.
I would always praised these open talk shows!
One minute before I was going to go on the air?
The producer cut in and in a very polite way told me that Crosby got the orders from someone not to take my call.
I was very surprise that a young host would demand that certain callers are not allowed on the air?????
I told the producer to let me know what’s going on?
I won’t go publicly with this one but that all change this evening on Voice of the Province.
I called from a pay phone and the woman told me to leave a message on a voice mail.
They call it the viewers hotline.
I quickly replied - Yeahhh right!!!! But I soon found out that she was serious!!!!
She explained to me that they are not capable of transferring calls from a payphone.
Only from a resident phone.
No problem, I walked down the hallway and used someone else phone.
I called and left my number but the guy taking the calls wouldn’t put me on the air!
So Rogers has joined the Irvings of denying freedom of speech to New Brunswickers????
I have been calling these talk shows for years and never cross that line.
I always behave.
I remember last year when Bernard Lord was on?
They wouldn’t let me question the Premier.
Why is that now?
Who’s giving the orders to Rogers not to accept my calls.
Did Rich Crosby accept a bride from the Irvings?
Who knows? You tell me????
Many don’t like this new guy < Rich Crosby > and I heard many sad stories about the new host on Rogers and I guess that from what I’m hearing? It’s all true!
Well? As far as I’m concern?
It’s Rogers lost and not mine but I will let anyone who cross my path including all the Ministers of the Lord Government that they must listen to the public concerns!
Germany all over again???
You tell me????
I’ll tell you one thing!
I will never lower myself to the standards of Rogers and the Irvings!!!
Shame on them but this issue is not done yet!
Not from a long shot!!!!!
Freedom of speech must remain alive in New Brunswick!
It was bad enough that we’re not allowed to write letters to the Editor but now this? Shame…Shame,,,Shame….as I said last winter---- Hiiiiiiiii Lord!!!!!!
By the way? The issue that I wanted to bring up with the Minister of Education was why are we giving our kids chocolate milk in the classrooms????
Maybe she gave the orders? Who knows but one thing is certain!
I will confront the Minister face to face.
I always like her and I was going to praise her but who knows what was said in the studio of Rogers?
What next? Will these same people tell CFBC talk of the town that Charles is not allowed on the air???? Once Rick Mantle leaves?
Maybe one day I'll come home and my computer will be in the garbage????
It could be very well possible! Nothing surprise me no more of the happening in this Province?
The Irvings and the staff at Rogers are acting like this guy!!!!!
There's never a dull momment in my life. Always something but this is what keeps me going! Thank God that I have ADHD because I would have took a heart attack a long time ago!!!!
YOU MEAN THE IRVINGS LOST??????
SCOC dismisses Irving tax case
Last updated Oct 27 2005 12:55 PM ADT
CBC News
Irving Oil has lost its bid to have its property taxes reduced at its Saint John oil refinery.
Irving Oil has been fighting to have $20 million worth of oil tanks at the refinery classified as manufacturing equipment and declared tax free, but the Supreme Court of Canada has dismissed Irving's request for a hearing on the matter.
Irving originally won the tax case at trial, but that decision was overturned by the New Brunswick Court of Appeal last March. The Supreme Court has now ruled the Appeal Court decision should stand, meaning Irving is not entitled to a tax reduction.
Irving Oil had been fighting for years to have taxes on its oil refinery cut by about 25 per cent. At issue is a section of the property that holds dozens of huge oil tanks. The company pays about $4 million a year in property taxes, with about a million in taxes coming from the oil tanks.
The taxes are split between the province and City of Saint John.
Irving Oil claims the tanks shouldn't be taxed at all. It wants a reduction and would like the provincial government to refund taxes paid between 2001 and 2004.
Saint John Lawyer John Barry says oil storage tanks are normally subject to property tax in New Brunswick but manufacturing equipment is not. "The issue of the tanks is whether they're part of the manufacturing process or whether they're used for storage."
In Irving's case, the company says although the oil tanks store finished petroleum products, those products have to be constantly stirred, which makes the tanks part of the manufacturing process and should be tax free.
Barry does not represent either party in the dispute, but says the case is simple. "If they're part of the manufacturing process, they fall under machinery and they're exempt and not subject to property tax assesment. If they're storage tanks, they do fall under property tax assesment."
Irving Oil's property taxes are a sensitive issue in Saint John. Protests broke out on the streets and inside Saint John council chambers earlier this year after Irving Oil received a $100 million property tax cut, spread over 25 years, on a planned Liquified Natural Gas terminal in the city.
Saint John City Councillor Glen Tait says Irving Oil is well within its rights to fight property taxes at the refinery too but is afraid the public isn't in the mood to hear about it. "This certainly will revitalize the whole issue and bring it to the surface again, and there will be discussion on that whole issue again...here we are –another tax break for the Irvings."
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