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Vol 26 No 7
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April 4, 2018
NHL Legends All Stars
Great Hockey Memories... Vector Aerospace Team play the NHL Legends All Stars!
NHL Superstar Chris Nilan (top right) raises his hands to salute goal scored by a young player from the Summerside Skills Atom Team Blue.
Participating in the Official Puck Drop L-R: NHL Superstar Ray Bourque, Lion Don Reid, Forbes Kennedy, Lion Bev Semple and Jason Kelly.
The Lions Clubs of Prince Edward Island were thrilled to host the NHL Legends All Stars event on March 28 at Credit Union Place to raise funds to continue the PEI Diabetic Summer Camp.
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The Face of Everett Samuel Francis
by Daria Valkenburg In October 2016, the County Line Courier published the first story about the research that Pieter Valkenburg is doing on the names on the Cenotaph outside the Borden-Carleton Legion. One of the stories told in that original article was about WWII soldier Everett Samuel FRANCIS of Albany. Everett Samuel Francis was born February 2, 1921 in Albany, the son of Lester L. Francis and Annie Mary “Mae” MacDonald, and husband of Janie Louise Mercer of Grand Falls, Newfoundland. He enlisted on July 15, 1940, serving with the P.E.I. Highlanders. On September 13, 1942, he was sent from Gander, Newfoundland, where his unit was based, to Ontario for a small arms training course. He was on his way back to Gander aboard the railway ferry S.S. Caribou when it was torpedoed by German U-Boat 69 off the coast of Newfoundland
Everett Samuel Francis. (Photo credit: courtesy Greta Follett family collection)
on Wednesday, October 14, 1942. 101 survivors were rescued, but the captain, 30 crew, 57 service personnel, and 48 passengers were lost, including Francis. He’s buried in St. Matthew’s Presbyterian Cemetery in Grand Falls, Newfoundland. Valkenburg notes that “One of the most rewarding aspects of this project is meeting the families behind the soldiers listed on the Cenotaph.” At the time the article was pub-
lished in October 2016, he had no photo, nor could he find family on Prince Edward Island, and appealed to readers to help him out. Islanders responded and it wasn’t long before he was connected with Francis’ daughter Greta May Follett, who lives in Ontario with her husband Terry. Greta told Valkenburg that her father had been granted leave to meet her, his 3 week old baby daughter, when he lost his life. Although she never had a chance to meet her father, she did have photos and so Francis was able to have a face and story. He is no longer just a name on the Cenotaph. In an October 20, 1942 letter written to Francis’ mother by Herbert J. Scott, the Minister of St. Matthew’s Presbyterian Church in Grand Falls, Newfoundland, explained that Greta was to be christened in church on the Sunday after Francis was to have returned home. Recently, Valkenburg had a chance to visit Greta and Terry Follet at their home in Ontario, where he was warmly welcomed and experienced the hospitality that
Terry and Greta Follett with Pieter Valkenbury. (Photo credit: Daria Valkenburg) photo left Everett Samuel Francis and Janie Louise Mercer on their wedding day, in Grand Falls, Newfoundland. (Photo credit: courtesy Greta Follett family collection)
Newfoundland is famous for! County Line Courier readers....do you have any photos or memories of Everett Samuel Francis to share? Perhaps a school photo? Valkenburg notes that “Photos are still also needed for many of the names on the Cenotaph outside the Borden-Carleton Legion. With the 100th anniversary of the end of WWI, I’d love to have a photo for every WW1 soldier listed on the Cenotaph.” If you have photos or story to share, please email Pieter Valkenburg at dariadv@yahoo.ca
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Kensington Heritage Library 6 Commercial Street
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Library Hours: Tues. 10:00-4:00pm Wed. 12 noon to 6:00pm Thurs. 2pm to 8pm Fri. 10:00am-4:00pm Sat. 10:00-4:00pm
Email: kensington@gov.pe.ca www.library.pe.ca Facebook https://www.facebook.com/PEILibrary
Shelley Tamtom Library Technician
Libraries are AMAZING!
March 4 Knit & Stitch 2 PM March 5 Book Club 2 PM March 6 Family Story Time 11 AM March 7 Chess Club @ 1 March 11 Knit & Stitch 2 PM March 12 Card-Making with Jen-
nifer 6-8 pm March 13 Family Story Time 11 AM PD Day- Plant a Seed 11-4 March 14 Chess Club @ 1 Poetry Partyintergenerational sharing, 2:00 pm March 18 Knit & Stitch 2 PM Jr. Book Club at 4 PM March 19 Cyber Safety for Parents 6-7:30 PM March 20 Family Story Time 11 AM March 21 Chess Club @ 1 March 25 Knit & Stitch 2 PM March 26 Tapping to Destress, Create Wellbeing & Prosperity, 6:30 – 7:30 PM March 27 Family Story Time 11 AM March 28 Chess Club @ 1 Collage Poetry, 2 PM
Peters Family after “Art in the Afternoon”, March Break Program.
Process Continuing Towards Seniors Housing Complex by Andy Walker The process that will hopefully lead to a seniors complex in the Community of Bedeque and Area is continuing to move through the process. Council Chair Ron Rayner explained the first step was to conduct a survey of over 1,100 people in the Bedeque area 59 years of age or older to determine if there was support for the idea. After receiving a green light,
council approached the provincial government and a private landowner about the possibility of transferring the land for the project. He explained that process is now in the final stages, adding there is a provision that would see the land revert back to the government and the private landowner in the event the project does not proceed. Since the municipality does not have a land use plan, he said the project
is now being reviewed by the province. Rayner noted the community does not have a water and sewer system so provision would have to be made for private wells and a septic system to serve the complex. “The land is there but the engineers will have to make sure everything is up to standard,” the chair said. “If it doesn’t meet with the land use requirements, then the process ends right there.” Assuming there is a
green light, Rayner said the Central Development Corporation will then be soliciting private sector proposals. He explained “we never intended for this to be a community project-- we were just trying to jump start the process.” Rayner indicated late last year they had heard from at least one developer interested in building four 12-unit apartment buildings on 2.8 hectares of land now owned by the province.
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Shown L-R: Candace Champion, Financial Services Officer with Malpeque Bay Credit Union and the lucky winner, Sandra Caseley. During the RRSP season of January 1st to March 1st Credit Union members had a chance to win $1,000 for themselves as well as $1,000 for the charity of their choice. Sandra Caseley was the lucky winner of $1,000.00. A donation of $1,000.00 will also be made to her charity - the Prince County Hospital in the prize winner’s name.
BENEFIT for Joan Harding April 6th, 7-9pm Are you missing this smiling face at Island Waste Management in New London? Join us Friday April 6th (storm date April 7th) New London Community Complex, 7 - 9pm Donation Box, Silent Auction Items, Raffles: 50/50 - Surf’n Turf Basket - Decorated Cake. Also Entertainment. Bar will be open so all attending must be 19 +. We are hosting a benefit for Joan Harding who had surgery in Halifax and is currently undergoing chemo and radiation. Money raised willl assist with her travel and help with other expenses while she is off work. If you are unable to attend and would like to make a donation - monetary or auction item, please contact one of the following: Leonard Peters 902-393-0427 or 902-963-4060 Jen Mintie 902-856-2698 Lola Meek Ogilvie 902-886-2653
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South Shore Health & Wellness Inc. Annual General Meeting April 11th, 7pm
Victoria Community Hall, 20 Howard St., Victoria Marilyn Barrett, Manager Primary Care and Chronic Disease, Health PEI will be a guest speaker at the SSHWI general meeting on April 11. Agenda will include executive reports as well as voting for the board of directors. All interested residents of the South Shore area are invited to attend. Voting is open to all of our members. There is no membership fee to join, and members are able to join on-site by simply filling in a membership form. We hope to see you there!
Community of Crapaud Office Hours Tuesdays 10am-4pm Wednesdays 10am-4pm
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Email & Telephone checked regularly crapaudadmin@pei.aibn.com or tel 902-658-2558
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Report from the Crapaud Council Meeting of March 21/18 After the usual preliminaries, Mayor Mike Connolly gave Council an update from the South Shore Health & Wellness committee, stating that the walk-in clinic continues to attract a good number of patients. The committee is applying for non-profit status in order to be able to issue tax receipts to donors. Once this is in place, their fund-raising campaign will be in full swing. Mayor Connolly also noted that the Councilsponsored youth basketball program has ended for this year, with a
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Facebook <https:// www.facebook.com/ Library Technician: Library hours: crapaudlibrary?ref=hl> Stacey Meenink Wednesday 9am-2pm Twitter <https://twitter.com/ 20424 TCH, Crapaud, Thurs. 3 - 8pm PEILibrary> 902-658-2297 Saturday 9:30 - 12:30pm Instagram <https://instagram. crapaud@gov.pe.ca com/peilibrary/> Adults: After recently marking its grand re-openStitch in Time social stitchers-- eving , the Crapaud Public Library has a ery Wednesday @ 12:30 pm Everyfull slate of programs planned for April. one welcome! Children: Scrabble Night-- Thursday April Wednesdays: Story time 10 am 12th @ 6:30 pm Bring a friend! stories, songs and rhymes for the 3-5 yr Everyone welcome. old and their grown- ups. Earth Day activity for teens and Creation Station every Saturday adult: Book folding --Thursday 9 am-12 pm April 19th 6:30- 8 pm recycle an old All month long the Creation Station will book into something new (books be stocked with recycling items for craftprovided) ing in honor of Earth Day. Card Making-- for the next four Special Day April 14th --bring in an old white t-shirt to decorate with fabric mark- months we will be learning to make cards. Join in on the fun, April 26th ers. Make something old new! 6:30-8 pm Teens and adults welEarth Day Fun-- Saturday April 21st come at 10:30am. Stories, and an earth day activity. All ages welcome
bronze for Crapaud team of grade 5 & 6 students. Updated bylaws to regulate reserve funds, to regulate remuneration of council, and to provide rules governing conflict of interest for members of council all received first reading and were approved by Council. These bylaws will be given a second reading and if approved, will be adopted, as per the PEI Municipal Act. Council then reviewed and approved the January 1, 2018 – March 31, 2019 operating and capital budgets for Crapaud, noting that tax rate for 2018 will remain the same as in 2017. A public meeting was held on March 30, 2018
in the Crapaud Library to officially adopt the 2018/2019 Financial Plan. There were no new items under Business Development; The Dollar Store and Crapaud Council offices are nearing completion. The survey addressing types of housing development to be allowed in the Sherwood Forest subdivision was finalized and will be distributed to Sherwood Forest residents shortly. New signs for the public library and food bank are being designed to direct traffic to the back of the professional building. An Open House to celebrate the library’s renovations and new look was
Colin!
The Under 18 Canadian Curling Championships are taking place April 9-14, 2018 in Saint Andrews, NB. Crapaud members Lauren Ferguson, Alexis Burris and Colin Mac Kenzie are participating. Follow Team Ferguson and Team Schutt at http://www.curling. ca/2018under18/ Good luck Lauren, Alexis and
Chase the Ace continues to be held at the Crapaud Community Curling Club on Friday nights from 7:00 pm-9:00 pm with the draw taking place at 9:00 pm. Tickets are available at the Crapaud Curling Club, South Shore Actiplex, Harvey’s Store, Blue Goose, and South Shore Pharmacy. Get some friends or coworkers together for Trivia beginning at 8:30 pm! On Thursdays, the Club will be open at 7:30 pm for Darts, Cribbage,
March 22 from 6-8 pm. Council members, MLAs, former librarians, and the general public have all been invited. Members of the public at the Council meeting were given an opportunity to share their views and concerns on local matters followed by an informative discussion. Council meetings are held on the third Wednesday each month in the Crapaud Library, starting at 7pm.
Next meeting April 18, 2018. The public is always welcome to attend. Pool and Wing Night! April 13-15 – Labatt Meltdown Funspiel Single or Team entry. $160/team – guaranteed at least 3 games, entertainment, chowder/chili, PEI Mussels, BBQ dinner, Draw to the Button Contest and great door prizes! This is the biggest spiel of the year! Come out and finish the curling season off in Crapaud! Contact Bobbi Jo at 902-213-4884 or 902-6582789 to sign up! Submitted on behalf of the Crapaud Community Curling Club Board of Directors
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Duck Banding Session- a unique way to be part of wildlife research
Kalyn, Wendy, Kate, Monica, & Kassidy took part in a duck banding session hosted by Delta Waterfowl volunteers Kevin Arsenault and Eric Paynter on a warm sunny day in late February on the north shore of PEI.
One of the participants places a small band on one of the ducks
Before the ladies arrived on site, a wire mesh trap had been baited with corn early in the morning to encourage the hungry ducks to enter the trap. Upon arriving, participants were instructed by Kevin Arsenault and Eric Paynter on how to round up the ducks and how to band them. Banding is the process in which a small aluminum band engraved with a unique number is placed on the leg of each duck. The number is recorded along with the age, sex and species which are loaded into a bird banding database with the Canadian Wildlife Service. The information from
Quote â&#x20AC;&#x153;History cannot give us a program for the future, but it can give us a fuller understanding of ourselves, and of our common humanity, so that we can better face the future.â&#x20AC;? Robert Penn Warren
Delta Waterfowl volunteers Eric Paynter (far right) and Kevin Arsenault (second far right) hold outdoor winter workshop on banding waterfowl for participants Kalyn, Wendy, Kate, Monica and Kassidy.
reported bands are used to examine waterfowl migration, population density and general health of the population. Once all necessary information was collected, each of the ducks were released back into the wild.
During the course of the day, a number of ducks already had a band on its leg. These numbers were also recorded and showed that they had been banded in previous years at the same location. One black duck wore a band which had
Band number, age, sex and species is recorded for database.
been placed on him in the United States, showing that they can and do migrate quite a ways. The day was described as a truly unique way to be part of wildlife research in the wintertime.
The Women Shooters of PEI is a leader in promoting safe, responsible use of firearms and providing fun, supportive opportunities for women to participate in all shooting sports here on PEI and has several events throughout the
year. Anyone interested in more information about the Women Shooters of PEI can contact them via their facebook page. Delta Waterfowl
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The Senior Surfers Club of Kensington held an open house on March 20th to showcase their latest projects. The project was funded by a grant from the New Horizon for seniors. The completed project included construction of a new kitchen, having the floors redone, purchasing a new projection screen, and developing poster boards which depicted the 6 countries that Newcomers to P.E.I spoke to us about over a number of months. These included Kuwait, China, India, Pakistan, Nepal and India. Members of the Senior Surfers Club and guests were welcomed by president Lois Brown. Guests included M.L.A Matthew MacKay, and Hon. Libby Community Event providing first hand information Hubley. Regrets were received from M.P. Wayne on a diversity of nationalities Easter, Tina Mundy, Minister of Family and HuL-R: Joyce Bryenton, Betty Mann and Amit Jena. man Services, and the Mayor of Kensington Roland Casley. MLA Matthew MacKay and Hon. Libby Hubley both spoke on the work and the various projects the seniorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s club have completed. Coordinator of the project Louise Weeks then expressed thanks to Lisa Dollar from the New Comers Ass., staff of the Credit Union Centre (rink), Blois Weeks the carpenter, and Ruby Cousins, a very active member of the seniors, who initiated the whole idea behind the projects. Also present were several of the new comers who spoke again of their gratitude of been able Community Event providing first hand information to be here in Canada and especially the welon a diversity of nationalities come they feel here on P.E.I. Many pictures L-R: Norma Pasatieri, Khalid Shami, Rawia Shami, were taken. The afternoon concluded with Lois Brown and Lourdes McGrath. refreshments which included a Chinese dish (dumplings) and socializing. Louise Weeks Coordinator Senior Surfers Club, Kensington
Community Event providing first hand information on a diversity of nationalities L-R: Louise Weeks, Shirley Li and Mary Cousins.
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“Going Fishing”
by Jack Sorensen The opening day of fishing season was always an exciting time for me when growing up in the 1950’s. Well in advance of the magic day of April 15 my dad and I would have made plans for making a journey with a friend or two to those favorite fishing spots known only to us, (or so we believed). My father had never taken up the practice of using fishing lures or fly fishing, so worms were our favorite bait and dug the day before. If it happened to be a late season, worms were dug in the warmer ground of the flower beds next to the house, providing an advantage of early tilling for my mother who usually tended those gardens. Getting an early start was the order of the day, partly because I needed
to be in school by 9:00 am, but probably more for the anticipation and excitement the fishing trip provided. Mother would always see us off with a breakfast worthy of the energy needed for the expedition. In those days various mill ponds in the area were always our favorite fishing spots. The deep water provided by the ponds seemed to be the best habitat for fish. Quite often we would use a boat to access the fishing spots and cast our lines by the simple method of using bamboo poles. If spring happened to be late arriving, mill ponds would sometimes be partly frozen on April 15. This provided a very real treat of fishing through the ice. Very cautiously Dad would advance from the bank,
Stage Set for 2018 Maritime Hockey North Jr Championships The South Side Lynx will play host at the South Shore Actiplex from April 4-8, 2018. Joining the host team South Side representing PEI is the Sherwood Metros who defeated the Tignish Aces in 7 games to capture the PEI Junior C League title. The full field of teams include: South Side Lynx (Host), Sherwood Metros (Hockey PEI), Tri County Rivercats (Hockey New Brunswick), Spryfield Attack (Hockey Nova Scotia), Baffin Blizzard (Hockey North) The uniqueness of this annual event is the participation of a team from Hockey North. This year’s representative, the Baffin Blizzard, will travel over 3,300 kilometers to arrive in PEI. The majority of the players are from Iqaluit and one player from Rankin Inlet. The budget for the team to travel to PEI for this years championship is in the 50K range. The team receives some funding support, but the majority is garnered through fundraising efforts. The last time this tournament was hosted on PEI was in Ch’town in 2015. The Baffin Blizzard defeated the South Side Lynx 6-5 to capture the Championship. Beginning on Wednesday, there will be 10 round robin games, followed by two semi-final games on Saturday and the Championship Game on Sunday April 8th at 2 pm. Ticket passes will be available at the arena. Children under 6 are admitted free. For a full schedule and additional event info on the tournament, visit the official website at 2018 Maritime Hockey North Championships <http://www. mhnjrc.com/> Fans may also follow the event on their Facebook page at: Facebook - Maritime Hockey North Junior C Championships <https://www.facebook.com/MaritimeHockeyNorthJuniorCChampionships/> Hockey PEI wishes all teams best of luck.
continually checking thickness of the ice to ensure safety for the fishing party. Various holes would be chipped in the ice by each member of the gang. After dropping our line and patiently waiting for a bite, the feel of having a nibble was well worth the effort of all this preparation. We seem to have always made a good catch on opening day, and after coming home from school I knew my mother would be providing a special ending for the day. With her skill in the kitchen, blended with quality fish harvested from the cold water of the spring season, we could always be assured of a delicious serving of pan-fried trout for supper. My fishing experience in earlier life was always a special time for me. I have already mentioned the thrill of fishing in older mill ponds, but the real enjoyment came from the opportunity of spending quality time with my dad. Fishing
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This picture represents the enjoyment of growing up next to a fresh water pond, with Dad (Aage Sorensen) pretending to send “Little Jack”, brother Karl, and other boys from the community on an overloaded boat ride into mid-stream. The photo speaks to Dad always being a friend to “the boys” in the community. was a common interest, spanning over the difference in age years between us, and creating a bond which will always be remembered.
Bonshaw Ceilidh
Sunday April 29, 2- 4pm
Performers willinclude special guests
Wheatley River Band, Amie Picketts, and others TBA; plus regulars Herb MacDonald, Andrea Corder, Phil Pineau and Tony the Troubador.
50/50 draw, cookies & tea and open stage time. Admission is by donation with proceeds going to the PEI 4-H Trust.. Everyone welcome; accessible for small wheelchairs. For more information phone 902-675-4093 or check the facebook page.
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FUN Parent/Child Playgroups
BRANCH NO. 9 Kensington
Royal Canadian Legion
tel: 902-836-3229 or 902-836-3600
Happy Hour- Every Friday 4pm to closing Chase the Queen Of Spades Every Friday at 7pm
Crib every Sunday at 1pm April 17 - Uncorked Art 6:30pm - Contact Tracey at the Legion to register April 21 - Karaoke 8:30 - 11:30pm Sandra Howard, Public Relations
Family Place hosts FREE, weekly, parentchild playgroups in the following locations. KINKORA Mondays in the Senior’s Room at Kinkora Place, 45 Anderson Street, Kinkora from 9:30 to 11:30 am. KENSINGTON Wednesdays at the Murray Christian Centre, (please use the ramp entrance door), School Street, Kensington from 9:30 to 11:30 am. BORDEN-CARLETON
Fridays at the Public Library, 244 Borden Avenue, Borden-Carleton from 9:30 – 11:30 am . Please join us for some play time with educational toys, a healthy snack and circle time. Playgroups give both children and grown-ups a chance to connect and socialize. Children get
the opportunity to practice their social skills in a safe, familiar setting while adults can forge friendships and get support from people who understand exactly what they are going through. For more info please call (902) 436-1348 or email familyplace@eastlink.ca
Kensington Lions Club Crib Results March 13 1st - Robert Jorgenson / Danny Croken 2nd - Earl Murphy / Grant Buchanan - Emmett Hagen / Doug Perry March 20/18 1st - Robert Jorgenson / Jim Weeks 2nd - Eva Perry / Dana Coulson High Hand - Ivan Gallant / Susan Zimmerman March 27/18 1st - Nancy Heaney/ Hilda Jorgenson 2nd - Kenny Simmons / Rudy Croken
Thank You for your continued support!
High Hand - Gail Chappell / John Adams / Dana Coulson
Life always offers you a second chance It’s called tomorrow.
Codger Chronicles
April 4, 2018
Still have some St. Paddy’s Spirit by Andy Walker One of the things that separates the codgers from youngsters, at least in my experience, is your social schedule. Take for instance St Patrick’s Day. If you are a young adult, you have to be at the clubs drinking green beer. However, you reach a certain age and admittedly that varies for all of us, where you just can’t be bothered. Instead of thinking about the fun you could have, you start thinking about the noise, how you are going to get home after drinking a few of those green beers (or alcoholic drinks of any colour if you want to break with tradition) and battling the crowds. It’s the same argument pretty much for New Years, although there is no green beer and you have to stay up past your normal bedtime, which presents an added challenge. Instead you tend to stay home with an Irish beer pack -- there were eight in the package and the two of us still have plenty left over even as I write this. One thing I do like is the opportunity to get dressed up, even if nobody except my wife sees me. This year I had a hat shaped like a full beer glass, a cape with the Irish flag, a supply of “Irish for a day” and “Kiss me I’m Irish” buttons. I mostly do it to both entertain and to bug my bride. She loves when I dress up, although, she was less keen when I
made her wear head gear featuring a leprechaun’s hat and orange braids-what Anne of Green Gables would have looked like if she was Irish. She was an orphan don’t forget so, she could have been. We watched a movie set in Scotland and if that is an insult to those who are Irish every day, I humbly apologize. We even stayed up later than usual although we were totally worn out the nextday from living life on the edge. We do have a difference of opinion about our obligations regarding our offspring for holidays like Valentine’s Day and Easter. She says we still have to buy them candy and presents just like we did when they were kids. I say they all have significant others and it is now their job to buy that stuff. I say we spent most of our life looking after the kids and it’s time to pamper ourselves for a change. You probably won’t be too surprised to learn it is her view that usually wins out. Our children are always appreciative and I say “don’t thank me, it’s your mother’s doing. If it was up to me, you would get nothing.” They know from years of experience, of course, that I am a softie and would probably get them presents even if I wasn’t under pressure from my better half.
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EY K C O H L O O SCH H G I H L 14 A N O I pril 9 T A A T I V T KISH IN NAMEN TOUR
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A Snapshot of the Tournament’s History
Welcome Our tournament Committee would like to extend a sincere welcome to all of the players, coaching staff, and spectators. It is our hope that everyone will have an enjoyable time watching the high school hockey games at Credit Union Centre in Kensington and at the Pownal arena. We have once again this year created a website with our team rosters, schedules, tournament rules, and results of games. The website is www.kishhockey. weebly.com. A special thank you to our sponsor Scotiabank Kensington. This tournament would not be possible without the cooperation of Hockey PEI. We would like to acknowledge everyone on our planning committee: Cindy Ramsay, Louis Andrews, Todd Dyment, Adam Sherren, Richard Younker, Brett Corcoran, Michelle Beaman, and Donald Mulligan. Good luck to everyone, have a great tournament, and most of all, have fun! KISH
This year marks the fourth year that Kensington Intermediate Senior High has hosted the Invitational High School Hockey Tournament. The tournament is open to all high schools across PEI. The tournament committee looks forward to an exciting and fun tournament for players, coaches, school officials, and parents! Former Bluefield High school principal Jerry Coady, Athletic Director Darryl Boudreau and the school’s Parent Advisory Council created and organized a fundraising hockey tournament. The first tournament featured four female and five male teams from Evangeline, Kinkora, Colonel Gray, Montague, and Souris. This was the first time that high school hockey had been played on Prince Edward Island since 1989. The tournament has grown to include 14 male and female teams from high schools across the Island. Funds raised from the tournament have gone to support student programming and activities at Bluefield and now at KISH.
Tournament Winners: 2017 - Male KISH, Female Montague 2016 - Male Bluefield, Female Montaque 2015 - Male Kinkora, Female Montague 2014 - Male Kinkora, Female Bluefield 2013 - Male Kinkora, Female Westisle 2012 - Male, Female Montague
2018 KISH INVITATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL HOCKEY TOURNAMENT - APRIL 9th - 14th Main Sponsor Scotiabank Kensington
TOTAL NUMBER OF TEAMS: 14
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6 Female Teams: Westisle Composite High School, Three Oaks Senior High, the combined entry of Kensington and Kinkora, Bluefield High School, Charlottetown Rural High School, Montague Regional High School 8 Male Teams: Westisle Composite High School, Three Oaks Senior High, Kinkora Regional High School, Kensington Intermediate Senior High, Bluefield High School, Charlottetown Rural High School, Colonel Gray High School, Montague Regional High School • Tournament organized by the staff of Kensington Intermediate Senior High. • Tournament will be held at Credit Union Centre in Kensington and in Pownal. • Open to all male A and AA minor hockey players and female A and AAA players registered in midget hockey with Hockey PEI. • Hockey PEI is a partner to help make sure all players are eligible and therefore insured.
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KEY C O H L O O H SC H G I H L - 14 A N O I T April 9 A T I V N NT KISH I RNAME TOU
Mon, April 9th
In Pownal
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5:10-6:10 6:20-9:30 In Kensington 5:00-5:10 5:O0-6:10 6:20-7:20 7:30-8:30 8:40-9:40
Bluefield vs Colonel Gray (B) Montague vs Ch’town Rural (B) OPENING CEREMONIES KISH vs Kinkora (B) Bluefield vs Ch’town rural (G) Westisle vs TOSH (B) KISHora vs TOSH (G)
Tues, April 10th
In Pownal
5:20-6:20 6:30-7:30 In Kensington 5:00-6:00 6:10-7:10 7:20-8:20 8:30-9:30
Montague vs Bluefield (G) Montague vs Colonel Gray (B) Bluefield vs Ch’town Rural (B) Westisle vs Kinkora (B) Westisle vs KISHora (G) KISH vs TOSH (B)
Wed, April 11th
In Pownal
Montague vs Ch’town Rural (G) Boys Quarter final (To Be Determined) 5:00-6:00 Westisle vs TOSH (G) Boys Quarter Final (To Be Determined) Boys Quarter Final (To Be Determined) Boys Quarter Final (To Be Determined) Girls Quarter Final (2nd Pool A vs 3rd Pool B) Girls Quarter Final (2nd Pool B vs 3rd Pool A)
5:10-6:10 6:20-7:20
In Kensington
Thurs, April 12th Fri, April 13th
6:10-7:10 7:20-8:20 8:30-9:30 In Kensington 5:00-6:00 6:10-7:10
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Kensington Branch is proud to be sponsoring the 2018 KISH High School Hockey Tournament for another year! We would like to extend a warm welcome to all the players, coaches, officials, students and spectators and wish all participants the best of luck in this friendly high school tournament. We are happy to support Kensington Intermediate Senior High School as it brings students and their families from across the Island together for some fun and friendship. Good luck to everyone involved!
In Kensington 5:00-6:030 Girls Semi-Final #1: 1st Pool A vs Winner 2nd B/3rd A 6:10-7:10 Boys Semi-Final #1: Winner 1st/8th vs Winner 4th/5th 7:20-8:20 Girls Semi-Final #2: 1st Pool B vs Winner 2nd A/3rd B 8:30-9:30 Boys Semi-Final #2: Winner 2nd/7th vs Winner 3rd/6th
Sat, April 14th In Kensington 1:00-2:00 2:20-3:20
Girls Championship Boys Championship
April 9th - 14th WELCOME
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• Tournament Week Pass $10.00 • Day Pass - $5.00 • Student Day Pass - $2.00 • Children under 6 Free
exciting high school hockey !
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Message from the office of Mayor Rowan Caseley The Town of Kensington is honored to host the 2018 KISH Invitational High School Hockey Tournament at the Credit Union Centre in Kensington. We are both excited and proud to have some of PEI’s best high school hockey players in our midst. I extend a sincere welcome to all participants; players, coaches, parents, volunteers, fans, sponsoring groups and others who are associated with this exceptional hockey friendship event. We look forward to exciting hockey and the opportunity to show our hospitality. Congratulations and best wishes on behalf of town council, staff, residents and business owners of the Town of Kensington and may you all play your very best! Mayor Rowan Caseley Town of Kensington
sponsor Charlottetown Rural: Cody MacKinnon Teis Murphy Nate LeClair Adam Richards Brandon Barrett Brayden Smith Michael Jenkins Noah McNeil Gary Matheson Jared Perrot MacKenzie Good Owen Stewart Will Murley Liam MacCorquodale Noah Brehaut Keenan Hayden Team Officials James Perrot Stephen O’Shea Kensington Men: Payton Lauwerijssen 1 Taryn Caseley 8 Ben Dyment 10 Ben Schurman 12 Josh Coulson 15 Krystof Wigmore 16 John Lockerby 23 Bailey Stavert 28 Jack Donald 33 Campbell Mayne 54 Ty Gallant 66 Brayden MacEwen 71 Tyson Cousins 77 Jack Ellsworth 81 Cameron Mill 87 Matt Rogerson 88 Quinton Schurman 91 Team Officials Wade Caseley Peter Coulson Brett Corcoran Rhys Caseley
Westisle: McGuire Gallant 70 Ben Paynter 00 Lucas Gallant 16 Alex McRae 10 Kaden Rennie 28 Sydney Rennie 3 Nathan Grigg 6 Austin Banks 5 Adam Doucette 91 Luke Dyment 27 Dylan Tuplin 9 Jesse Gavin 71 Colby Silliker 19 Alex Arthur 2 Remington Jones 97 Ty Rayner 12 Dominic Arsenault 94 Team Officials Darcy Harris Tyler Doucette Trevor LeClair Kinkora: Devin McCormick Michael Larsen Justin Larsen Luke Payne Lorne Wood Cole DesRoche Ross Paynter Zach DesRoches Ethan Boyko Blake Hamill Brayden Lawless Nick Crossman Riley Warren
Montague: Jared MacPhee Cam White Dylan Feener Caleb Creed Isaac MacNeill Thaddeus Rooney Matthew MacDonald Justin Flynn Connor McCarthy 21 Logan Glover Colonel Gray: Logan Fitzpatrick 1 Izaak Ford 30 Carter Melnick 77 Kyle Kennedy 89 Corbin MacAulay 17 Nick Profitt 7 Alex Hanson 10 Brad MacConnell 19 Kyle Connell 18 Robbie Monroe 8 Rease Willis 15 Will Harrison 4 Owen Morrison 11 Matt Oerry 3 Jack Arsenault 9
Bluefield: Chad Harris Spencer Gill Logan Woods Ryan Larter Rowan Walsh Cody Jay Austin Hogan Matt Lank Thomas Ford Evan Morell Carter MacFadyen Jackson Roberts Joe Hansen Will Robinson Owen Handregan Ceric Stead Tyler Oed Ethan Handregan Patrick Wyand Dawson Toombs Sam Soloman Connor MacDonald Logan Vanhul Brandon MacLeod Team Officials Jeff MacDonald
Three Oaks: Kegan DesRoches Dakota Campbell Isaac Arsenault Gabe Parsons Matthew Campbell Caleb O’Veary Cameron Murray Cole Mugridge Tyler Gallant Parker Gallant Brayden Gallant Reese Cameron Carson Yeo Dustin MacKay Dylan Richard Thomas Doucet Kyle Wilson Blake MacIntyre Kegan Fortuna Noah Parsons Team Officials Kendal Parsons Steve Murray
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KISH/Kinkora Girls: Hannah LeClair Lexie Murphy Kelsey Weeks Abigail Kelly Mackenzie Mill Kylie MacLellan Maddy Moffatt Emma-Grace Coyle Faith Reeves Rachel Paynter Madeline Hamill Maggie Linkletter Payton Reeves Charlotte Linkletter Selina Lowther Brooke McCardle Team Official Dougie LeClair Three Oaks Girls: Mya Chisholm Paige Deighan Erin Arsenault-Gallant Lauren Sapier Lydia Hemphill Merideth Rogers Brianna McCardle Taryn Campbell Abby Tayor Jodi Cameron Hilarie Gaudet Lauren MacTavish Danielle Gallant Taylor Gillis Team Officials David Chisholm Kenny Johnson
Bluefield Girls: Kennedy Francis 22 Makayla Larsen 67 Jessica Gallant 5 Shaye Smith 81 Emma Flemming 11 Jenna Larter 3 Cassie Lank 4 Sydney Wheatley 10 Sophie Flynn 7 Jennifer Stewart 44 Keiran Andrews 49 Mary MacDonald 13 Cassie Doiron 9 Maria Stevenson 12 Kennedy Vincent 77 Denna Malone 0 Breanna O’Connor Team Officials Ryan MacEwen North River Lowell Stevenson North River
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Montague Girls: Maddy Murphy Chloe Murphy Kristen MacIntyre Bailey Campbell Becca Cann Shayla Downe Emma Stewart Halie Stewart Katelyn Drake Robin Dann Briana Creed Team Officials Robyn MacDonald Kristina MacLaine
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Westisle Girls: Ashton Grigg 13 Valerie Harper 2 Ally Hustler 16 Brynne Petty 17 Keira Mackendrick 81 Cailin Gaudet 4 Lyndsay Callaghan 12 Gracyn Handrahan 18 Lauren Ellis 10 Janelle Perry 3 Madison Perry 8 Faith Gavin 9 Julie Hardy 19 Tamara Wedge 14 Sherrise Gaudet 11 Darcie Augustine 1
Charlottetown Rural Girls: Madison Power Julia Larkin Madison Snell Lauren MacDonald Sarah Moore Emma Power Alyssa Cooper Jordan LeClair Sophie Lannigan Lauren Curran Katelyn Doyle Kaylee McCabe Haley Savidant Jessie Campbell Avery Bradley Alyssa Cahill Team Officials Shawn Power Samantha Branstrom
Kinkora Blazers
OPENING CEREMONIES MONDAY, APRIL 9th at 5:00 - 5:10pm Championship games Saturday, April 14: Girls - 1:00 - 2:00pm Boys- 2:20 - 3:20pm
Winning 50/50 ticket will be drawn during the third period of the Boys’ Championship game. The winning number will also be posted on our website. www.kishhockey.weebly.com
If not claimed in one week, we will draw another 50/50 ticket. We will draw until there is a winner.
Hockey Tournament Rules
• There will be no ties, after a tied game we will go right to a 3 player/side shoot out. If still tied it will go to sudden death 1 player/ side, each team will get to have at least 1 shot. Each player may only shoot once until entire team has shot. • For final playoff positions (placings) • Tie Breaking formula: - Record between teams first - If still tied, the team with the most wins in the round robin gains the higher position -If still tied the team with the best goal average would qualify. The goal average of a team is determined by dividing the total number of goals for by the total number of goals for and against. - NOTE: All round robin games are counted. Example: Total Goals For: 10 Total Goals Against: 4 Percentage: 10 / 14 = .714 - If still tied, the team to qualify would be the team which scored the earliest goal in their game; - If still tied, the team to qualify would be the team that received the least minutes in penalties (all round robin games); and - If still tied after all previous methods have been applied, the winner will be decided by a single toss of a coin. - Note: In the event that more than two teams are tied, once the tie breaking rules have been used to place one team, the procedure to break the remaining tie(s) will be to revert back to the beginning criteria. • Games are 3 x 12 min stopped time periods with no flood. No timeouts. • Minor A hockey rules apply • This is a school sanctioned/friendship tournament so school staff need to remind the players that school rules also apply. • All referees are minor hockey officials. • There will a tournament Committee member at all games to answer questions. • All schools will need to send a non-coaching representative to each game to help with supervision. • Minor hockey rules for suspensions will apply. Any player or coach who receives a game misconduct will be suspended for the remainder of the tournament. • We would also like each school to remind students that kitbags are not welcome at the games.
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When I Grow Up...
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both our speech and our lives expressing His truth), let us grow up in all things into Him (following His example) who is the HeadChrist. Ephesians 4:15 (AMP).”
Lauretta Balderston free-lance writer So many times we have heard from our children, or even ourselves in our younger days, that saying, “when I grow up...”, before making a profound claim of how we would do things our way, in our own time, if we wanted! At such moments my mom, who was wise beyond my years, would look at me in her “mom look” and say, “Yes, dear. We’ll see.” That condescending phrase made my attitude prickle! Later, as a mom myself, the roles had been reversed and often I found myself making that same, “Yes, dear. We’ll see” statement. As young believers we must certainly try the patience of the dear old saints who have been walking this journey of faith for many years and have faced many challenges and had more life experiences beyond our years. They may not outwardly say the words, but I am sure they are thinking, “Yes, dear. We’ll see. We’ll see.” With growth comes understanding;
with understanding comes maturity; with maturity comes acceptance of one for another as we realize we are all walking the road of faith and life in our own measured steps. God, in His wisdom, sees how impulsive we can be at times. He hears how judgmental we can be, often giving unsolicited advice that does nothing to restore relationships or encourage each other to keep keeping on, and He too must shake His head with that same “mom-like look”, “Yes, dear. We’ll see. We’ll see”. But He never gives up on us! He knows we will grow up, we will be what He always knew we can be and we will one day be the dear old saints who will help to guide the young believers on their walk of faith. One day may I, may we, develop a faith strong enough to say with the psalmist: “My times are in your hand; rescue me from the hand of my enemies and my persecutors.” Psalm 31:15 (ESV)
“Music Jam and Open Mic” Tuesday April 17th at 7:00pm at St. Mark’s Hall 49 Victoria St E Kensington Bring your own instrument and song sheets and join in the fun. Open to all ages and all skill levels. Music Jam will be held
Chicken Salad Luncheon Saturday, April 28
at Murray Christian Centre Kensington United Church Ham available upon advance request. 12:00 pm sitting. Takeout available from 11am-12:30pm. For tickets contact: Phyllis 902-436-7064 or Church Office: 902-836-3639, secretarykensingtonunited@bellaliant.net
Sing for the Earth
You are invited to join your voice with others to learn some earth music... Singing for the planet is good for the soul! Rehearsals at 6:30 Wednesdays at Southwest River in Margate. We are having an EARTH DAY CONCERT April 20th, 7pm at Southwest River United Church. Maybe we’ll sing at the Earth Day Concert. All ages Welcome. If interested please call 902-836-4979
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Kensington New London Presbyterian Church Rev Torrey Griffiths
Freetown & North Bedeque United Church Rev Heather MacDougall
April 8 Kensington Worship 11:00 a.m. New London Worship 9:30 a.m. April 15 Kensington Worship 9:30 a.m. New London Worship 11:00 a.m.
South Shore United Church #85 Rte. 10, Tryon Rev Dr. Karen MacLeod-Wilkie
Sunday 10:30 a.m.
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North Tryon Presbyterian Church 12592 Trans Canada Hwy, North Tryon Pastor Mike Hamilton Sundays - Worship and Children’s program 10am Youth Group: Sunday evenings, 6-8pm for gr 7-12 Tel #: 902-303-2096 email: northtryonPC@gmail.com Tryon Baptist Church Pastor Jonathan Schut worship leader. A warm welcome to all. Weekly Services Sunday @ 11:00 am Nursery provided Bible Study Monday 9:30 am at the church. A warm welcome to all
Kensington United Church of Canada Rev. Robert McCarthy April 8, 10:30 – Service of Worship & Sunday School April 15, 10:30 Service of Worship & Sunday School For updated info and to view all our programs, check out website at: www. kensingtonunited.ca
April 8, 9:30 Freetown with North Bedeque gathering in Freetown April 15, Freetown gather in North Bedeque. April 22, 10:30 Combined worship Service at Freetown to mark Rural Life/ Earth Day followed by a potluck of finger foods April 29, Freetown gather in North Bedeque
The weekly worship times are on the answering machine at the church office. 902 887 2590
Freetown Nazarene Community Church 1641 Cairns Road Freetown Pastor Scott Wilson •Worship Meeting: Sunday 11:00 a.m. For info contact: Astrid Johnson 902-432-3086 or 902-303- 4099 (cell)
St. Mary’s Holy Family Roman Catholic Parish Father Frank Jay Masses: •St. Mary’s Holy Family Kensington Sat: 7:00pm, Sun: 9:00am •St James Summerfield Sunday at 10:30am Meetings: Knights of Columbus: 2nd Monday of the month 8pm Catholic Women’s League 2nd Tuesday of the month at 7pm.
Kensington Community Church Pastor Gene Carson Where: Mt. Zion Masonic Lodge Victoria Street Kensington Every Sunday Evening at 6:30pm Pastor Gene Carson RR1 Kensington, PEI, C0B 1M0 Tel: (902) 836-5220 CSSM Ministries
Borden Bible Study Every Wed. 11am at the Borden-Carleton Industrial Mall Board Room Call 902-658-2759
Bedeque United Church 1230 Callbeck St. Rev. Catherine Stuart
Church service and Sunday school every Sunday at 10:00 am. Everyone welcome. Everyone welcome.
Margate Pastoral Charge Rev. Pix Butt Princetown United Church Southwest River United Church
“All are welcome, all are welcome in this place.”
Worship/Sunday School 9:30 am - Princetown 11am-Southwest River Fri, April 20 - Earth Day Concert at Southwest River Church, 7 pm
Anglican Parish of New London Rev. Margie Fagan April 8: 9am St.Thomas’MorningPrayer 11 am - St. Stephen’s Morning Prayer & Sunday School 11am - St. Mark’s Holy Eucharist April 15: 9am, St. Thomas’ Holy Eucharist 11am- St. Stephen’s Holy Eucharist & Sunday School 11 am - St. Mark’s Morning Prayer St. Elizabeth’s Church will hold worship on Sunday, May 13, 7 pm. Free Church of Scotland
Cape Traverse Service time 9:30 am DeSable 11 am All Welcome
Mass times in the 3 parishes St. Malachy’s Parish, Kinkora Fr. Doug MacDonald Sat. 10:30 p.m. St. Peter’s Parish Seven Mile Bay Fr. Doug MacDonald Sunday 9:00 a.m. St. Joseph’s Parish Kelly’s Cross Fr.Doug MacDonald Mass 6:00pm
St. John The Evangelist Anglican Church Crapaud Rev. Margaret Collins Sunday worship and children’s time 10:30 am Coffee time and fellowship following service each week. Wheelchair accessible. Everyone welcome! Parish Council Meeting: St. John the Evangelist Anglican Church Parish Council will meet on Thursday, April 5th at 7:30 pm in Church Hall. Service Schedule APRIL 8 Easter 2 10:30 am Holy Eucharist APRIL 15 10:30 am Service of the Word APRIL 22 Easter 4 10:30 am Morning Prayer
Quote Doing the right thing isn’t always easy - in fact, sometimes it’s real hard - but just remember that doing the right thing is always right. David Cottrell SAVE the DATE Kensington Presbyterian Church
HIP of BEEF Dinner
April 21, 4-6:30pm Tickets available starting April 1 from Trudy MacLeod 902-886-2810
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Celebrating A Half Century of Recognition History .... It waits to be created , and later to be discovered and revealed ! What ... who ... created the Prince Edward Island Sports Hall of Fame and Museum Inc ? How has it evolved ? Who were its architects ? How has it grown ? It all began with an idea by members of the Summerside Lobster Carnival organization in the mid 1960’s. They saw sports history in our Province lacking recognition and a central location to acknowledge those who were considered highly skilled athletes in their chosen sport. The Lobster Carnival organization was founded in 1956 by service clubs of Summerside, namely Legion, Ys’men, Kinsmen, and Rotary. The chair of the lobster Carnival, along with all prior chairs, were signatories to a Lieutenant Governor in Council’s partitioning of the Government of Prince Edward Island in 1967. A Board of Directors was appointed by Executive Council of the province led by its first chair Neil “Tiny” Matheson ... there followed James T. Hogan, Bill Ledwell, Clair Sudsbury, Lee Brammer, Mike Hennessy --- Paul H Schurman is the present chair. Numerous Island residents have served as directors over the years ---- the practise today is to have one director from each county. Kings Director is Doug Johnston, Dave Holland represents Queens, Schurman is in Prince County, and O’Leary resident Clair Sweet is a Member-at-Large. The Chair is elected by the Directors. Nick Murray, who has assisted the organization for many years and in many facets, is the Special Advisor. Wayne Wright continues as the Hall’s Designer, a position he has held
from the early beginnings ! The first induction ceremonies took place in July 1968 at the Lobster Carnival Celebrity Dinner, staged at the George R Pearks VC Branch Royal Canadian Legion Summerside. Charter Inductees were Alfred Groom – track and field, who held the Canadian Pole Vault record in the 1950’s, and today is President and General Manager of Quality Inn Garden of the Gulf Motel in Summerside; Vern Handrahan – baseball, who played Major League Baseball with the Kansas City Athletics in the 1950’s ... he passed away in 2017; Forbes Kennedy – hockey, who made the NHL with Chicago Black Hawks in the late 1950’s, and is the only player to sign a contract with all six original NHL teams. Today he enjoys retirement in his hometown of Charlottetown. Davis Lidstone - baseball/coach, was a steady performer and later a talented Summerside High School Principal / Coach in the 1940’s and 1950’s ... he passed away in the late 1960’s. The late Norman “small d” Macdonald – sports journalist, was a high school teacher and Principal in Kensington and Summerside in the 1950’s and 1960’s. His “Sport Echoes From Prince County” column in the Charlottetown Guardian was considered to be a great promoter of PEI Sports in general. Dr Archie MacMurdo – official, practiced Dentistry in Summerside for three or more decades and his love of baseball and officiating in the 1920’s through the early 1940’s attracted others to the game. Then there was the Alberton native, the late Joe O’Brien – harness racing, who grew up in
the sport with his father Harry. He raced throughout the Maritimes in his early years and then opened his own Stable in California, becoming a world class trainer / driver in the United States for more than four decades. At one time in his career he had more sub two-minute miles won, than any other harness racing driver in the world. It would be 1970 when the first female athlete was inducted ---Mary MacLennan Lea of Crapaud, who was a world class rifle shooter, served on numerous Canadian Teams attending the Bisley Games in Great Briton. And worth mentioning here as well, are these people --- the great track and field star, Bill Halpenny, Prince Edward Island’s first Olympian, inducted in 1970, along with the first Islander to play in the NHL, Charlie Cahill, with the Boston Bruins in 1925. Evelyn Henry Brown of Keppoch, was the first person to swim the Northumberland Strait. She also entered the Hall in 1970. Barb McNeill of Summerside, inducted in 1990, also conquered the Northumberland Strait and went on to become the first person in Atlantic Canada to swim the English Channel in 1989. In those early Induction years many visiting Professional Hockey Players to the Celebrity Dinner were made Hon-
ourary Members of the Hall .... Sid Smith, Gordie Drillon, Tom Johnson, Jean Belliveau, Frank Mahovlich, John Ferguson, King Clancy, to name a few. A visit to the Hall of Fame web site will list all Inductees since the founding 50 years ago ! The call for nominations goes out early in the new year and Inductions usually take place in late Fall, but this year inductions will be sometime in Summer, with a date and location TBA. The Board over the five decades would call for nominations from the general public, and then adjudicate those nominations and decide which individuals, teams and/ or builders would be successful. Those not selected would have their nomination remain in the system for up to three years – following that period, if their nomination is not successful, their nominator or others may re-submit. In 2017 the Board of Directors decided to move in a new direction in regards to adjudication, by appointing two individuals from each county of the province to decide which individual athlete, team or builder would enter the Hall --- that same process will be followed in 2018. Looking back over the early days of operation , it took some six years to smooth out , so to speak , new rules , regulations and by-laws , That re-
Ceilidh Kelly’s Cross Sunday, April 15th at 7:00pm Emcee Ann Cudmore with music by the Centre House Band with Bill Campbell, Elmer Doiron, Gertie Campbell, Dorothy Farish and Mike Johnson.
sponsibility was shared by then Hall Chair Jim Hogan and the Provincial Director of Physical Education Dr David M. Boswell . At the same time it was revealed that the Department of Education would finance the Hall of Fame and also construct a building to house the elected members ... that was expected to begin in Centennial Year 1973 or early 1974 ... construction of such a building didn’t happen for another two decades , part of the Wyatt Centre on the Summerside waterfront .. a 525 seat performing arts theatre and approximately 900 square feet of space for the PEI Sports Hall of Fame . A most successful 3.4 million dollar campaign for funds , initiated and administered by local and area citizens , enabled the Centre to open debt free. The Sports Hall of Fame has had a history of moving from one location to another in hopes of finding a permanent Home . In the beginning they were housed in the Summerside Library ... then to Town Hall ...to the Eptek Centre ... and then to what was thought to be its own earned space in the Wyatt Centre ... but that was not to be . They were forced from their “Home” in 2014 , and today they occupy 800 square feet of rented space , made available by the City of Summerside
, at Credit Union Place . There , the Sports Hall of Fame have also allotted a designated area telling the story of Canada Games in this Province . The Hall’s splendid association with the Prince Edward Island Mutual Insurance Company has been of great benefit . For many years they have been a major sponsor of the “Banquet of Champions” as we induct our new nominees ... more than 170 individuals and sports teams to date , who have “brought distinction to PEI in any field of sport , and have made a major contribution to the development of sports in our province “ . The Province as well as the Cities of Summerside and Charlottetown have continued to support the Hall in a monetary fashion , as have many individuals , businesses and organizations contributing to a Trust Fund which was established with the Community Foundation of P.E.I. earlier this year . Prince Edward Island Sports History --- is an ongoing creation --- is continually being discovered and indeed celebrated by the Prince Edward Island Sports Hall of Fame and Museum Incorporated !
Guest entertainers: Pat Molyneaux, Mike Johnson, Randy Blaisdell, Dave Gillis, Luke Gillis, Janice Hebert, Joseph Hebert, Fenton McSwain, Jim Gorman, Ashley Gorman and Dancers Katie and Sophie Toole. The Centre is wheel chair accessible, located at 1475, Route 13, Kelly’s Cross. Admission at the door will include light lunch, tea and coffee. There will also be a 50/50 draw.
Paul H Schurman CM , OPEI , LLD Inducted Member 1992 Chair, Board Of Directors
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Fire Pad Offers Improved Fire Protection To Bedeque Area by Andy Walker Residents of the Community of Bedeque and Area have an added measure of protection now that the new fire pad is in operation in the municipality. “We did a test in late March and we were able to fill a truck in three and a half minutes,” said Ron Rayner, who is council chair. The pad, located near the Bedeque and Area Brink, will be managed by the Kinkora Fire Department. In the event of a major fire in the area, he said trucks previously had to return to Kinkora to fill up. While that trip is relatively short in normal circumstances, it can make a major difference when lives and property are at stake. In addition to his community of approximately 300 people, Rayner said the new filling station enables the fire department to provide better protection to nearby unincorporated areas like Lower Bedeque, Ferwood and Chelton. The fire pad draws its water from two deep water wells. “It is good for the whole area,” he said. Rayner explained the
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station is operated on a drive-in, drive out basis and is kept clear of snow by the community during the winter months. The veteran council chair noted the community has a number of large wooden buildings like the Callbeck Centre, as well as a number of agricultural buildings and “it was the feeling of council we should do everything we can to cut down the risk of a major fire. If the trucks have to go back to Kinkora, it could be 45 minutes or more they are gone and a lot can happen in that time.” The project had been included in last year’s budget and was one of the major projects the municipality tackled in 2017. The other major piece of infrastructure was building a sidewalk on the main street of the community at a cost of approximately $60,000. Rayner said the community recently tabled a balanced 15 month budget as required by the new Municipalities Act. He added “we are in pretty good shape and pretty optimistic about the coming year.”
Women’s Institute District Convention, Area 6 Embracing Community On March 8th, Kelvin Grove Women’s Institute hosted the 9th Annual District Convention for Area 6 at the Murray Christian Education Centre in Kensington. Long River Women’s Institute was in charge of “Getting Acquainted”. With the strike of her wooden gavel, a hand crafted gift by Rendal Caseley, President Grace Jenkins called the meeting to order and welcomed forty five WI members, one Provincial WI board member and two guests. The Mary Stewart Collect and Mission Statement were repeated in unison. Donna Cole, Coronation Women’s Institute, introduced our guest speaker, Angie McCaull. This young woman of 46 years, shared with the Convention participants her battle for the correct diagnosis of her heart disease and the path to her successful triple bypass heart surgry. She told us that we should listen to what our bodies are telling us and not discount our own health warnings as we care for the others in our lives. Angie said it took months for doctors to confirm that her heart was the cause of her symptoms rather than her gall bladder or stomach. She advised all present to make time for at least 30 minutes of daily exercise to get their heart pumping.Since her surgery, she feels well. She and her husband have welcomed their choosen daughter, who is now 7 months old and a real joy, to their lives. Brenda Baglole, Long River WI, thanked Angie for her inspiring story. Jenilyn Delong, our guest from Heart &
L-R: 2017 WI District Convention Planning Executive, President Grace Jenkins, Secretary Anna Windsor, Vice President Sandra Caseley and Treasurer Rhonda Milley. Stroke, also shared with the Convention that too many women are unnecessarily suffering and dying from heart disease. They have been left behind because they are under-researched, underdiagnosed and undertreated, and under-supported during recovery. The Heart & Stroke 2018 Heart Report focuses on why we still struggle to untangle women and heart disease. See more real women’s stories and learn more at <http:// hear tandstroke.ca/ heartreport> . Minutes of the 2017 District Convention, printed in the program, were reviewed and presented for approval by secretary, Anna Windsor. The treasurer’s report was given by Rhonda Milley. Doreen Cole, representing Women’s Institute Provincial Board, brought greetings and announced the many Provincial WI events which are coming up. This year is the 45th annual Raodside Cleanup on May 12th.. The ACWW Women Walk the World is planned for April 28th, 10 am in Kensington. In her President’s Report, Grace shared interpretation of the Mary Stewart collect written
by her mother, Mary Picketts. Mary was a very active member of the Kelvin Grove WI who passed away in 2001. Collection was received in the amount of $220.20 and will be given to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of PEI. Betty Wigmore and Janet Cotton, New London Women’s Institute, conducted the Memorial Service. Four candles were lit for deceased members: Rose Caseley, Spring Valley, Eunice Murphy, Seaview, Brenda Montgomery, Coronation and Marion Johnstone, Long River. District Convenors moved their reports printed in the program. The Harvest Festival report was presented by Kay Wall. She announced that Spring Valley is donating four display benches. She passed out information on the art, handicraft, food and vegetables exhibits rules and regulations. Barbara Doughart gave the Harvest Festivals treasurer’s report for approval. Joyce Bryanton, Malpeque Women’s Institute, shared there were no resolutions for the Convention to consider. Norma Wall, Spring Valley WI entertained the
group with a guitar solo “The Older I Get” and we sang Happy Birthday to two members, celebrating birthdays; Audrey Glover and Barbara Doughart. Grace Jenkins gave a short talk on the displays around the room that highlighted the many volunteers, charities, programs, events and service groups that make our community a better place to live. The Surfing Seniors displayed information panels from their current project with PEI Newcomers. Lola Meek Ogilvie of Springbrook Women’s Institute confirmed her branch as the hosts for 2019 District Convention and brought the Nominating Executive Report forward for approval. With no further business, Norma Pasatiari adjourned the meeting. The Women’s Institute grace was repeated in unison and a social time followed with a quick lunch before the anticipated, fast moving snowstorm moved into our area. If you would like to join a Women’s Institute branch, your chair is waiting. Check out www. peiwi.ca to see how you can make a difference.
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Somerset School’s Retourne à les 80’s Café A Great Success
Valuing Our Seniors 4-H members interact and spend time with seniors doing enjoyable activities
Anna Jesulaitis shares her 4-H scrapbook with some seniors.
Recently, members of the Albany Centennial 4-H Club took time out to give back to the community by visiting seniors at the Villa in Crapaud. The seniors really enjoyed interacting and sharing time with the 4-Hers. Activities included 4-H members Jack Affleck playing the guitar and piano, Sydney Muttart playing piano, Anna Jesulaitis sharing her scrapbook and Julie Robinson displaying a hammer she had made in 4-H. Club members also played some games or coloured with the seniors. It was a great way to spend an afternoon!
Denika Lefurgey pouring some Juice for one of our customers at the Retourne à les 80’s Café
Brenda Larsen, Overall 4-H Leader, Albany Centennial 4-H Club Albany Centennial 4-Hers Rebecca Muttart and Julie Robinson are shown having a fun game of crokinole with some seniors at the Villa in Crapaud.
Liam Duffy and Bethany Rogers - two of the Servers
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The Grade 6 class at Somerset School would like to thank the parents/guardians who helped or donated food towards our French Café on March 21 and also those who came to support our students. A special thanks to ADL and the Canadian Parents for French for their donations to help make Retourne à les 80’s Deborah Wervers Café a great success. Administrative Assistant Somerset Elementary School Kinkora, PE
Easter Tables Reports from Canada-US Inter-Parliamentary Group Meetings OTTAWA - Hon. Wayne Easter, MP for Malpeque, and Co-Chair of the Canada-United States InterParliamentary Group, tabled three reports in the House of Commons March 26th, 2018. The first report concerns the Pacific NorthWest Economic Region’s 27th Annual Summit
held in Portland, Oregon, U.S.A., from July 23 to July 27, 2017. The second concerns the 71st Annual Meeting of the Council of State Governments’ Southern Legislative Conference, held in Biloxi, Mississippi, U.S.A., from July 29 to August 2, 2017. The third concerns the
You can now rent hearing aids on PEI. Join us at the Canadian Hard of Hearing Association Meeting on Tuesday, April 10 at the North Tryon Presbyterian Church CE Centre in North Tryon at 9:30am and hear all the details from the Island Clinic that can now offer this option. In addition to this Tanya Mullally, Provincial Emergency Management Coordinator of the PEI Emergency Measures Organization will join us and let us know about Alert Ready and the province wide test coming up May 9. We’ll learn what alerts will be broadcast, how it affects the Hard of Hearing and what types of sounds to expect. If you have a smartphone bring it along and you can have it checked for compatibility. This may be the very opportunity that will allow you to access what you need to improve your hearing ability. There will be a Tea Break at 10:30 and a business meeting after. Those who wish are free to leave after the tea break. United States Congressional Meeting held in Washington, D.C., U.S.A., from November 27 to November 29, 2017. Easter said, “The Canada-US Inter-Parliamentary Group is an important part of Canada’s relationship with our most trusted ally. Meetings held with those in Congress, State Governors, and key stakeholders help facilitate Canadian priorities
and ensure Canada’s message is broadcast far and wide with decision makers south of the border.” The Canada-US IPG has been meeting since its founding in 1959 and aims to promote better understanding between Canadian and American p a rl i a m e n t a r i a n s. Re ports are available on the Canada-US IPG website.
Tracadie Players Going On The Road With a joint effort between the New London Community Complex and the Tracadie Players acting group, Tracadie Players will present their ever popular Spring Dinner Theatre at the New London Community Complex for our enjoyment. And, as expected, the New London Community Complex will prepare a delicious home-cooked chicken meal and dessert for your enjoyment while laughing away at the Tracadie Players’ foolish antics. The Tracadie Players have been ‘acting up’ for nearly 15 yrs now. This local group of volunteer actors led by Gary Gaudet, who writes and directs the plays, have raised a great deal of needed funds for their local Lions Club, Community center and CWL. ‘Tracadie Players are delighted to take their show on the road for a whole new audience and are happy to help raise funds for such a beautiful facility.
We can’t wait to hit that big stage!” says Jo Scheick of the Tracadie Players. We are honored that they would take us up on our offer to perform here and to help us raise funds for our Community Complex. New London Community Complex is hoping to raise funds through multiple fundraisers this year to cover costs of necessary upgrades to the septic system. “We have a new events coordinator, a kitchen manager, kitchen and bakery staff lined up, an enthusiastic, dedicated board and group of volunteers. With some exciting new events like the Tracadie Players Dinner Theatre on the horizon, things are looking good for the 2018 season!” says Katherine Elsinga, Director, New London Community Complex. Show is Sat. April 28, at the New London Community Complex. Tickets can be reserved by calling 902-886-2599.
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Sky Guy
The Big Dippera part of the Great Bear
Kensington Lions Club Update Importance of AED Machine
Dr. Rolly Chiasson Your Sky Guy Hi, Sky friends, - it’s time to discuss another Sky month. So, what should we talk about this month. I’m going to discuss star colours. Come on - stars are white aren’t they? Maybe they are brighter or dimmer, but they are – well – white. Not so – in reality, stars have been seen to be all colours, except maybe green. So why don’t we see them like that. Well, the colours are delicate – just hues, but they are there. Some need binoculars to detect the colour, but some can be seen with the naked eye, especially when you pay attention and compare them to another star of a different colour. Let’s take just one example. If you look in the southeast sky by about 11 pm, you should see a bright star about 30 degrees above the horizon. This is Arcturus, the second brightest star in the northern sky. Then in the east north east, just above the horizon, there will be another bright star, Vega. If you compare these 2, you will see that Arcturus has a yellowish tinge and Vega is blue-white. When you see them separately, they each look “whitish”, but when seen together is the sky, the difference is actually striking. If you look around you will find other examples. Antares, low in the south in the summer, is actually a little ruddy. So, why these colour differences? It has to do with the surface temperature of that star. If you have an electric stove and you turn on the element, it is dark at first, then glows dimly, then becomes a brighter red. It’s the same with the flame of an oxyacetylene torch. As the temperature climbs we go through redyellow-white and even blue white. That is what is happening with the colours of our stars. By the way, there are a lot of different classifications of these stars – so how do we remember as amateurs? We use the phrase, ”Oh be a fine girl (guy) and kiss me right now sweetheart”. The first letter of each word tells us. “O” Stars are the hottest and blue white; “M” stars are dim and red and cooler. There! Get out you star colouring book.
So what can we see in the April Sky? Well- both at night and in the morning before sunrise, it’s kind of an exciting month for good fun viewing. There is lots up there. Let’s start with our night sky. The two brightest planets - Jupiter and Venus are now becoming our night time show. For Venus, look in the West at the first of the month, about 10 degrees above the horizon. It will set about 3/4 of an hour after sunset. By month’s end, it will set about 2 hours after sunset, shining 20 to 25 degrees above the horizon. Jupiter, in early April rises before midnight in the East Southeast. By month’s end, it is opposite Venus in the sky and you can see it during twilight, but it’s still “best” in the morning hours. Now by mid-month, about an hour after sunset, if you look almost directly above Venus, you should see a very pretty Tiny Dipper - the Pleiades. Did you know that the Pleiades is the stylized hood ornament of the Subaru car? Finally, when you find the Pleiades look to the left and you should see a “Y” shaped group of stars - the horns of Taurus the Bull. Morning is also great. In early April, Mars and Saturn appear equally bright, and are within 2 degrees of each other in the South Southeast. But if you look carefully, one hour before sunrise, you should be able to see a dim Teapot, pointing to the right, and with its handle just below Mars and Saturn. Anything else in the sky this month? On the night of April 22nd or really the morning hours of the 23rd, you can see the Lyrid Meteor Shower. It’s not great - maybe 18-20 per hour but it is getting warmer at night after those frigid winter nights. And so goes another sky month. Don’t forget to look up and hopefully be entranced by some of those magical sky nights. Your Sky Guy Dr. Rolly Chiasson
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John Mitchell attended a meeting of the Kensington Lions club to give an address on the importance of having an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) machine in all public buildings. Lion Beverley Semple and King Lion Wanda MacMurdo thanked Mr. Mitchell for his informative presentation.
On behalf of the Kensington Lions Club, King Lion Wanda MacMurdo (left) and Lion Beverley Semple were pleased to present and congratulate Lion Donald Campbell with his 35 Year Membership Pin and Ceritificate.
Please Support the Upcoming Scouting Groups Recycling Drive
Sat. April 14th 9-12 noon
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Getting Ready For Gardening ‘Tis the season when the mind of many a gardener turns to building a greenhouse and supposing you have decided to go ahead with it, what is the next step? Deciding on the size would be a logical next decision. What will you use your greenhouse for? Is it just for growing transplants or “starter plants” as some people call them”? If so, how many plants do you need? Do you intend to grow lettuce in the greenhouse early in the season or try to get some early tomatoes by caring for them in the greenhouse till harvest time? Maybe you are going to try to grow herbs. The answers to these questions will help you to decide on your greenhouse’s size. In a tiny greenhouse the temperature can fluctuate very rapidly. When the sun comes out it can get very hot, very fast. When the sun goes down, the temperature can drop below freezing with stunning speed. On the other hand, the larger the greenhouse, the more space there is that needs to have the temperature controlled. And trust me, even in a larger greenhouse it can get hot fast or cold fast, depending on the ambient temperature outside. What about the cost of the project? If you are committed to building it as inexpensively as possible, try to gather up some recycled materials. What are you going to cover the greenhouse with? Plastic comes in rolls of various sizes and assorted weights and types but plastic in rolls is a relatively short term cover. A couple of years? If you have managed to keep it for longer, we’d like to hear from you. Then there are the panels that are suitable for covering greenhouses such as the ones that I have. They come in various weights and sizes and the prices vary accordingly. You can look forward to getting more years out of these panels but the cost up front is greater than it is for the rolls of plastic, understandably. There are numerous options out there. Seed catalogs and hardware stores offer greenhouses that are ready to assemble. Gather all the information that you can to come up with the solution that will work best for you. Seed Quality Time now to haul out
that box containing seeds left over from previous seasons. One needs to keep in mind that seeds remain viable for differing lengths of time – some just a couple of years, others several. It is extremely disappointing to plant seeds and find later that nothing grew so it’s best to check the seed quality now while there is time. Take a dozen or so of the seeds in question and spread them evenly over damp paper towel. Cover with a second damp paper towel sheet and roll it up. Place in a moderately warm place and check for germination every day. When you check the seeds, remove those that have germinated and keep track of the number. Keep the paper moist. When germination seems to be finished, calculate your germination rate and adjust your seeding rate accordingly, planting seeds more thickly if the germination rate is depressed. Feathered Friends It’s my good fortune to have a substantial flock of goldfinch some two dozen strong that visit my feeder every day. This is a special time of year as I always watch for the first yellow feathers to show up in the plumage of the male goldfinches. Usually it happens around Easter. How about making note of the date when you first noticed this change in the birds at your feeders and sending it along to me in an email? And I am watching for the return of the purple finches and the redwinged blackbirds. The Cornell Lab of Ornithology website tells us some interesting facts about the latter birds. They claim that the red-winged blackbirds are so territorial during nesting season that they have been known to go after horses and humans in defense of their territory! This website goes on to tell us that there are significant differences in the size and proportions between the birds in different populations. It claims that when nestlings are raised by redwinged blackbirds in a different population that the young grow to resemble the foster parents in size. Send your comments and bird counts to Brenda Cobb at 71 New Glasgow Rd., Ebenezer, PE, C1E 0S8 or bcobb06@ gmail.com
Provincial Basketball Free Throw Champions
April 4, 2018
2018 Provincial Free Throw Champions: Back L-R: Laura MacDougall, Hillary Murray, Jenny Chaisson, Matthew Clark, Quinn Harrington Front L-R: K of C Bill Smith, Sophie MacLeod, Hannah Peters, Seth Bulger, Fulton Weeks and K of C Shawn McCarvill. The provincial Knights of Columbus Basketball Free Throw Championship was held on Saturday March 17th at KISH in Kensington. The championship included 9 to 14 year old boys and girls who “stepped up to the line” to compete. Each contestant attempted 25 free throws. The highest scores for the day among the girls was Laura MacDougall with 15 made free throws, and among
the boys was Quinn Harrington and Avery Rist with 21 made free throws each - requiring a 5 shot playoff which was won by Quinn. The provincial champions were presented trophies by Knights of Columbus provincial youth director, Bill Smith. The provincial free throw champions are: Girls Champion: Hannah Peters age 9, Sophie MacLeod age 10, Laura
Kensington and Area
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE UPDATE Welcome New Membership & Events CoordinatorJulia Cameron The Board of Directors of The Kensington and Area Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce that Julia Cameron has been hired as Membership and Events Coordinator, effective Monday, April 2, 2018. She will be assisting in recruiting new members and working with our current members so that they all have a knowledge of all the benefits made available to them through the chamber. A resident of Kensington and graduate of Holland College, Julia has a strong relationship with the business community and knowledge of marketing and social media. Welcome, Julia. We look forward to working with you to help grow the presence of KACC in the community and surrounding areas. Thank you to outgoing Membership & Events Coordinator Nicole Mountain for her work with the Chamber. Her last day in the office will be Thurs, March 29. President’s Dinner Tickets Now Available Tickets are now on sale for the April 25th dinner at the Emerald Community Centre. Business Social Rescheduled for May 9th
The business social is scheduled for May 9th. Same time, same place! Free to attend, but we ask that you RSVP prior to the event. Upcoming Events Business Social at Chez Shea Kinkora Country Inn & Spa, May 9, 4:30pm6:30pm Annual President’s Dinner & Silent Auction April 25, 6pm, Emerald Community Centre. Tickets on sale March 19. LUNCH & LEARNS Setting up a Free CRM For your Business (SOLD OUT) Wed, April 11, 12pm-1pm Benefits of Becoming Paper LiteWed. May 16th, 2018 12pm-1pm All Lunch & Learns are held in the lower level Boardroom at the Kensington Town Hall. Member News Updates 2018 WCB Workplace Health & Safety Conference is now accepting registrations for their 2018 Workplace Health & Safety Conferencescheduled for April 26, from 8am until 4pm, at the Delta Prince Edward in Charlottetown. The Conference will feature keynote speaker Curtis Weber, and workshops on a variety of topics, including: Creating Mentally Healthy Workplaces, Accident Investigation for Today’s Workplace, $afe Business is $mart Busi-
MacDougall age 11, Jenny Chaisson age 12, Hiliary Murray age 14. Boys Champion: Fulton Weeks age 9, Seth Bulger age 10, Quinn Harrington age 11, Matthew Clark age 12. The Free Throw Championship is sponsored by the Knights of Columbus, an international organization of nearly 2 million Catholic men whose principal work involves helping others in need.
International champions are announced by the Knights of Columbus international headquarters based on scores from the state/provincial-level competitions. All boys and girls 9 to 14 are eligible to participate and will compete in their respective age divisions. Please contact your local Knights of Columbus council to enquire about competitions in your area.
Kinkora Regional High School Update by student reporter Callie Thomson Apr. 12 Parent/Teacher Interviews 3:30-8 p.m. Apr 13 Parent/Teacher Interviews 9am-12noon No classes. Student of the Week Congratulations to Kegan Bernard. Annual BLAZER BEEF SUPPER A major K.R.H.S. fundraising event, will be held at the Kinkora Place on Sunday, April 22nd from 4-6 p.m. Tickets available. Take-outs will also be available. ANNUAL K.R.H.S. HOCKEY POOLS Log on to officepools. com <http://officepools. com/> for results. ID is Kinkora & password is guest. Current leaders
are: 1) Brian Dawson 2) Jonny Martin & 3) Mitchell DesRoches. 2018 VALEDICTORIAN Valedictorian for 2018 will be Liam Arsenault. The 56th annual commencement exercises of Kinkora Regional High School will take place on Fri., June 22 @ 7 p.m. BLAZER HOCKEY IS BACK!!! The K.I.S.H. High School Friendship Hockey Tournament will take place April 9 to 14. Both of our boys and girls teams have performed well in the last few years and there are sure to be exciting games again this year.
ness, Safety Culture: Beliefs, Values, Actions Deadline for registration is April 12, 2018. CBDC Entrepreneurship Forum Atlantic Chamber of Commerce AGM The Atlantic Chamber of Commerce is looking for nominations to their Board of Directors for 2018-2019. They have vacancies for both Corporate Members as
well as Chamber Representatives from all four provinces. Please see the attached for detail on criteria and how to submit: Call for Board Nominations French / English. Board Vacancies 2018-2019. Registration is now open for the Atlantic Chamber of Commerce AGM on May 29, at the Holiday Inn in Truro, NS.
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2018 PEI Easter Beef Show- Results From 4-H Classes The organization would like to extend a big thanks to all of the 4-H Market Animal Project Leaders for their continued dedication to the 4-H Beef Program and all the members for their hard work and enthusiasm Callie Campbell of the Albany Centennial 4-H Club for emceeing the 4-H classes, and Daniel Naddy of the MillviewVernon River 4-H Club for leading the 4-H Grace at the Awards Banquet. Event Judge, Murray Scott; Ring Master Earl Cail and the Marshal, Shelly Ployer. The Easter Beef Show and Sale for the work behind and support of the 4-H classes, as well as Les Halliday and Lynda MacSwain for all of their help with show. 4-H Jr Showmanship Class: 1st Austin Potts of the North River 4-H Club. Prizes donated by Charlottetown Vet Clinic and HJV Equipment Ltd. 4-H Intermediate Showmanship Class: 1st Isaac Drake of the Millview-Vernon River 4-H Club. Prizes donated by HJV Equipment Ltd. 4-H Sr Showmanship Class: 1st Alana Worth; 2nd Logan Ford; 3rd Corey Ford and 4th Emily McKenna, all of whom are members of the North River 4-H Club. 5th Jory Donovan of the Summerville 4-H Club. Prizes donated by Atlantic Beef Products, and HJV Equipment Ltd. Champion Showmanship Class: The recipient of the Glen Cotton Award for overall showmanship champion was Alana Worth of the North River 4-H Club. Reserve Showmanship Champion was Logan Ford of the North River 4-H Club. Sponsored by Island Petroleum and the Easter Beef Show & Sale. Limousin Class: 1st Jory Donovan from the Summerville 4-H Club; 2nd Isaac Drake from the Millview Vernon River 4-H Club. Prizes donated by Agro Co-op Association Ltd. and Green Diamond Equipment Ltd. Maine Anjou Class: 1st Corey Ford of the North River 4-H Club. 2nd Sawyer Acorn of the Grand River East 4-H Club. Prizes donated by Agro Co-op Assoc Ltd. and Green Diamond Equipment Ltd. Angus Class: 1st was Danielle Pollard of the North River 4-H Club. Prizes donated by Metro Home Building Centre. Any Other Breed Class: 1st Emily McKenna of the North River 4-H Club. Prizes donated by Agro Co-op Association Ltd. and Green Diamond Equipment Ltd. Heifer Class: 1st Alana Worth of the North River 4-H Club. 2nd Madison
Vernon River 4-H Club. Prizes donated by Agro Co-op Association Ltd. and Green Diamond Equipment Ltd. Hereford Class: 1st Austin Potts and 2nd Logan Ford, both of the North River 4-H Club. Prizes donated by the PEI Hereford Breeders Club, Metro Home Building Centre, and Green Diamond Equipment Ltd. The Green Diamond 4-H Project Calf to Market Class: 1st Danielle Pollard of the North River 4-H Club. 2nd Madison Pirch of the Millview Vernon River 4-H Club. This class was open to members who have continued with the same animal they exhibited as a 4-H calf last summer. Prizes donated by Green Diamond Equipment Ltd. 4-H Conformation Championship Class: The champion prizes for this class were donated by Phillips Agri Services Ltd., Green Diamond Equipment Ltd., and the PEI Cattle Producers, and perpetual trophy was donated in memory of Joe Doyle. The reserve champion prizes for this class were donated by Phillips Agri Service Ltd., and Green Diamond Equipment Ltd., and the reserve champion perpetual and keeper trophies were donated by in memory of Wendell MacQuarrie. Champion 4-H Animal won by Emily McKenna of the North River 4-H Club. Reserve Champion 4-H Animal was won by Alana Worth also of the North River 4-H Club. 4-H’ER Of The Day – The Tom Sanderson Memorial Award: Winner was Austin Potts of the North River 4-H Club. All of the Market Animal 4-H members voted for the member they felt best exemplified the ideal 4-H member; one who exhibited the qualities of friendliness, courtesy and helpfulness. Prize donated by McCain Produce & Fertilizer, and the perpetual and keeper trophies were donated by daughter Marjorie & family, and the PEI 4-H Trust. Jr Member Award: Winner Austin Potts of the North River 4-H Club. It is Awarded to the Junior 4-H member (9- 14 years) who has the highest mark when showmanship and conformation marks were added together. Prize donated by the Atlantic Veterinary College. Sr Member Award: Winner Alana Worth of the North River 4-H Club. It is awarded to the Senior 4-H member (15 - 21 years) who has the highest mark when showmanship and conformation marks were added to-
gether. Prize donated by Atlantic Vet College. Overall Member Award: Alana Worth of the North River 4-H Club received the Jamie Irving Memorial Keeper Plaque
donated by the P.E.I. Easter Beef Show & Sale for being the member with the highest combined marks for showmanship and conformation.
Alana Worth with her Reserve Champion 4-H Animal and event judge, Murray Scott.
Winner of the Green Diamond 4-H Calf to Market Class, Danielle Pollard.
Kensington COMMUNITY Care Home Carol Evans Activity Director
It seems like we were just marching into the month, and here we are marching right out of it. We covered a lot of ground while speeding along. We celebrated three birthdays Hazel Mackenzie, Jerry Gallant and Betty Hitchcock. Congratulations! We hope you will share many more years with us. A warm welcome goes out to two new residents, Johnny and Betty Perry. We are pleased to have you as part of our Community family and may you both enjoy sharing your new home with us. We all were saddened to have a long time resident Irene Adams leave the Home for Clinton View. We wish her well in her new home. March gave us two celebrations to keep us busy- St. Patrick Day and Easter. Lots of deco-
Emily McKenna with her Champion 4-H Animal and event judge, Murray Scott.
Logan Ford, Reserve Champion Showmanship, and Alana Worth, Champion Showmanship.
rations were made and painted to adorn our celebration tree for display. St. Patty hats were constructed leaving the top of his hat off so we could fill it with green candy. Easter eggs were made to share with residents and staff, eggs were painted and decorated for our tree and Easter cards were made to give to family members. Then there was music and more music. Marie Maclellan, Norma Arsenault and Cecelia MacKinnon started the Month off for us in Royal style, Ernie Gallant and Claude Gaudet, Brian Warren and Friends (Tammy Peters and Jean Ramsay), Ann and Gary Brander, Erma Campbell and Cindy Adams. How blessed we are to have so many talented people share their gifts with us. Thank-You all so much. Our Community Clergy continue to bring us Church Services. Thanks to Pastor Sean Ward and organist Roseanne Ward, Rev. Frank Jay, Rev. Torrie Griffith, Barb Moase and Mellissa Caseley with their Godly Play on the Easter story. They also took time to share a craft with us (painting Easter
[Photo Credit, Jacquelyn Harlow]
Busy Hands are Happy Hands - crafting decorations
Jean Ramsay, Brian Warren, and Tammy Peters. Music is the universal language of mankind. Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
eggs). As well, the residents shared a Good Friday Service where we all took time to share our own crosses we have to bear in our journey of life. The Easter Bunny didn’t forget us either; he hopped in with a little treat for all.
Food for thought: Happiness comes from doors you didn’t even know you left open.
(Unknown)
Until next time keep well! Carol
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