Maritime Motorsports Hall of Fame 2024 Induction Ceremony

I was able to spend the evening with some very cool people on Saturday night when the Maritime Motorsports Hall of Fame inducted its new members in Fredericton, including two of my amazing constituents, stockcar racers Dave O’Blenis of Boundary Creek and Jim MacPherson of Petitcodiac.

Located in Petitcodiac, the Maritime Motorsports Hall of Fame museum preserves and promotes the stories of the people and adventures that have contributed to motorsports in New Brunswick, Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island.

Congratulations to all inductees:

-Brooke Brehaut - Stratford, PEI - snowmobile competitor/ builder

-Stan Brennan (deceased) - Bridgewater, NS - competitor/drag racing

-Dean Clattenburg - Dartmouth, NS - stockcar competitor/builder

-John Durepos - Grand Fall, NB - snowmobile competitor/builder

-Harold Parker Jones - Cambridge-Narrows, NB - antique tractor and trucks restorations and specialties

-James MacPherson - Petitcodiac, NB - stockcar competitor

-H.O.G. Harley Owners Group - Moncton, NB

-Dave O’Blenis - Boundary Creek, NB - stockcar competitor/builder

-Paton Racing Team - PEI - drag racing team/competitors

-Don Phillips - Sydney, NS - drag racing competitor/builder/media/publisher Maritime Drag Racing Daily News website

Congratulations to the new inductees, and thank you for a wonderful night.

In other news…..concrete will be poured at the museum later this month with an exciting expansion finishing in 2024.

Pop-Up Sexual Health Clinic in Sussex on December 6th

A pop-up sexual health clinic is happening in Sussex on Dec. 6 for those without a primary care provider. Appointments are necessary.

Salvation Army Kettle Kickoff 2024

It’s one of the surest signs that Christmas is right around the corner…the Salvation Army kettle kickoff.

Sobeys in Sussex, like it does every year, set the stage for carolling and cake today to launch the ever-important fundraiser to support local families this holiday. Please give generously when you see one of the hundreds of amazing volunteers who will ring the bell throughout the community from now until Christmas Eve.

The fundraising goal is $70,000. With the cost of living resulting in a record-high number of individuals and families relying on Salvation Army services, giving to this cause has never been more important.