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36TH Annual SOMERSET FESTIVAL in Kinkora JULY 13-19 SCHEDULE p. 13-16
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Vol 23 No 13
Annual Commencement Exercises at Area Schools
60th Annual Commencement Exercises Kensington Intermediate Senior High School L-R: Bryanna LeClair-Governor General’s Bronze Medal Recipient, Donald Mulligan-Principal of Kensington Intermediate Senior High School and James Murphy-Valedictorian. cont’d on p. 21
53rd Annual Commencement Exercises Kinkora Regional High School L-R: Cassie Murray-Student Council Pres., Molly Murphy-Valedictorian, Leah Craig-Governor General’s Medal Winner and Jaime Cole Principal at Kinkora Regional high School. cont’d on p. 23
Queen Elizabeth Elementary School Kensington Canadian Parents for French L-R: Mr. Angelini presents awards Queen Elizabeth Elementary School Kensington sponsored by Canadian Parents for French to L-R: Rodney MacArthur-Principal at Queen Elizabeth Elementary two grade 6 students who exhibited excellence School and Anne Marie Murphy-Vice Principal present the in French and are pursuing their studies in Brian Newcombe Leadership Award, an award in memory of former the French Immersion program at KensingPhys. Ed Teacher Brain Newcombe, to Zack Pendleton and Carson ton Intermediate High School to Skye BoutiliMacKay who have shown strong leadership qualities. er and Lily Greenan.
Music Program L-R: Mrs. Howman presents awards sponsored by Long and McQuade that recognizes two students who have shown commitment to the music program at Queen Elizabeth Elementary School Anwyn Coggins and Hillary Murray. cont’d on p. 20
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Slemon Park Corporation Congratulates Vector Aerospace on Its New Turboprop Test Cell and The Lease Extension On Its Worldclass Turbine Engine MRO Facility
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L-R: Arnold Croken, General Manager of the Summerside Regional Development Corporation; Gerald Keddy, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Agriculture, to the Minister of National Revenue and for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency; The Honourable Wade MacLauchlan, Premier of Prince Edward Island; Jeff Poirier, President of Vector Aerospace Engine Services - Atlantic; and Shawn McCarvill, President of Slemon Park Corporation. Photo (courtesy of Vector Aerospace Corporation
NEW LONDON Community Complex JUNE Draw Winners
Velma Haslam and Laura Pidgeon.
$1000 Dollar Winner Marvin & Darlene Weeks, Granville $100 Dollar Winners •Corey Montgomery Kensington •Elizabeth Campbell, Sea View •New London Fire Dept, New London •Andy Black, Springbrook •Walter and Don & Eileen Clark, Kensington Draw made by Velma Haslam.
Slemon Park Corporation congratulates Vector Aerospace Corporation on their announcement yesterday to invest in a new engine test cell and to extend their lease with Slemon Park Corporation for a 15 year period, though to 2030. “Vector, originally known as Atlantic Turbines Inc. in PEI, began setting up shop here in Hangar 8 in 1991 – 24 years ago - so a whole generation has grown up since they began, and since this property was known as CFB Summerside” said Shawn McCarvill, president of Slemon
Park Corporation. “Vector has been our anchor tenant and largest customer for the 24 year history of Slemon Park Corporation, and they have had tremendous success over that period. Vector Aerospace Engine Services Atlantic has more than 440 people working at its Slemon Park facility, and from here they manage operations in Calgary; in Dallas, Atlanta and Pittsburgh in the US; in Nairobi and Johannesburg in Africa; in Brisbane Australia; and most recently in Singapore.” Slemon Park Corpo-
ration would also like to thank the Province of Prince Edward Island and the Government of Canada for their support of the Vector test cell build. Through Finance PEI’s Century Fund, the province will provide $4,020,986 in repayable financing for the project, as well as a non-repayable contribution of $1,352,807 which will be paid out in 2017 should Vector maintain or exceed current staffing levels. The Government of Canada, through ACOA’s Business Development Program, is providing a $1,500,000 repayable contribution to the
Page 3 Summerside Regional Development Corporation (SRDC) to construct the new test cell facility which SRDC will lease to Vector Aerospace Engine Services Atlantic. Slemon Park Corporation also expresses thanks to SRDC for its assistance with the construction of the new test cell facility. Slemon Park is a Business and Residential Community with a focus on Aerospace, Training, and Real Estate Development. Slemon Park Corporation is currently home to more than 20 businesses that employ approximately 1,000 people. The Park has in excess of 800,000 sq. ft. of commercial space with more than 80% of that space currently leased to the aerospace, training and advanced manufacturing sectors. We strive to provide value to our tenants through the provision of advanced infrastructure, exceptional customer service and our unique community based facilities, with the knowledge that our clients’ positive experience is key to our success.
Bryanton Gathering The annual Bryanton gathering will be held at the Murray Christian Center School Street, Kensington on Sunday afternoon, July 19th. We will have our usual Chinese Auction and Pot Luck Supper. All relatives are invited to attend. For more information contact Kay Wall at 902-436-7155 <tel:902-436-7155>
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Top Fundraising Team 2015 for Kensington Relay For Life
Front L-R: Christian Gallant-Relay For Life Coordinator presenting Gold Award, Lori Brander, Marlene Pidgeon, June Gallant, Penny MacKay, Shirley MacQuarrie, Norma Morrell and Gayle Mueller. Back L-R: Mike Sauve, Dennis Pidgeon, Nancy Corney, Kent Corney, Shawna Stewart, Chester MacQuarrie, Chris Keough. Missing from photo Jill Ellsworth, Janice MacKenzie, Janet Keough, Alan McCormick and Cindy MacKenzie. Christian Gallant-Cancer Prevention Coordinator was on hand June 24 at Cavendish Farms New Annan to present employees with the Relay For Life GOLD Award. Team Cavendish Frying for a cure! raised a total of $8977.00, a significant contribution, for the Canadian Cancer Society’s Kensington Relay For Life which was held May 23rd, 2015. Money was raised through numerous fundraising initiatives and the Irvings matched the amount raised by staff. Walking the track at Kensington’s Relay For Life
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Successful Year For The Canadian Cancer Society’s Relay For Life The Canadian Cancer Society’s signature fund raiser, Relay For Life, wrapped-up in Summerside. Almost 500 people took part in the sixhour event at Red Shores Raceway. Over the past month, six Relay events took place across Prince Edward Island raising over $220,000 and counting. Islanders have shown tremendous support of the Canadian Cancer Society by participating in Relay For Life, volunteering at events, helping to fundraise or donating to team members. “Relay For Life can be quite emotional at times, especially when you see cancer survivors walk the victory lap. You know they have been through a lot, says Relay participant Elizabeth MacDonald. “It’s great to be a part of an event that brings people together for a cause that helps so many Islanders.” The Canadian Cancer Society uses funds raised to help researchers discover life-saving treatments, provide support programs to people who are facing cancer, and advocating for changes in public policy to reduce the risks of cancer. “We’ve come a long way,” says Jane Farquharson, executive director of the P.E.I. Division. “Today, over 60% of Canadians diagnosed with cancer will survive compared to about 25% in the early 1940s when we started funding research. That’s a significant improvement, but cancer is still the leading cause of death in Canada so there’s much more to be done.” 11 Islanders have taken up that challenge. They agreed to be members of the Relay For Life Dream Team. These individuals will continue to hold events to help them achieve their fund raising goal of $5,000 each. Cornwall Mayor Min-
erva McCourt, a Dream Team member, orchestrated a community fun day on June 27th with activities and games to get residents outside enjoying themselves while raising money for the fight against cancer. Other Dream Team members will host a variety of private and public events over the coming months. The Canadian Cancer Society is a national, community-based organization whose mission is to eradicate cancer and enhance the quality of life of people living with cancer. Because of our donors, volunteers and sponsors like our Relay For Life provincial sponsor Credit Unions, the Society has the most impact against the most cancers, in the most communities in Canada. For more information visit cancer.ca or call Cancer Information Services toll-free at 1-888-9393333 (TTY 1-866-786-3934). Relay For Life 2015 Dream Team •Minerva McCourt Mayor of Cornwall •Rowan Caseley Mayor of Kensington •Paul Smith Charlottetown Police Chief •Bill Whalen UPEI Physics Professor •Meaghan Blanchard Singer / Songwriter •Gilles Arsenault PEI Teachers Federation •Barbara Jabbour Papa Joe’s Restaurant •Darlene Compton MLA – Belfast Murray River •Alan McIsaac Minister of Agriculture & Fisheries •Steve Barber Hunter’s Ale House •Ron Profit Lawyer – Cox Palmer
For more information, please contact: Christian Gallant Relay For Life Coordinator [ cgallant@pei.cancer.ca ] cell: 902-439-0126
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Celebrating Canada Day fireworks, kayaking and breakfast
Kensington Heritage Library 6 Commercial Street
836-3721
Tues. 9:30am to 12:30pm 1:00pm to 3:00pm Wed. 12 noon to 5:00pm Email: kensington@gov.pe.ca Thurs. 2pm to 7pm www.library.pe.ca Sat. 9:30-12:30pm Sat. 9:30-12:30pm to 1-3pm
Another Year of Spectacular FIREWORKS at Twin Shores Camping Area Darnley, PEI Celebrating Canada Day 2015 photo Mike Smith
We are thrilled to welcome Caitlyn Ramsay as our TD Summer Reading Club coordinator! Caitlyn is attending St. Francis Xavier in the Faculty of Music. She plans to become an Elementary Teacher! Public Drop-in Times Summer Reading Club: Preschool Story Time: Tuesday mornings at 10 am - Stories, games, music & Fun! School Age (5-12 yrs) Wednesdays 1pm OR Saturdays at 9:30am - books, storytelling, puppets, science, art and craft, games, music and more! The same program will be offered during the two school-age times to offer
flexibility for families to attend one or the other. At times, the library will have programming or tutors from the Literacy Alliance happening when the library is closed. Public computer access and library services are only available during regular branch hrs. A Gathering Of Quilters! Thursday, July 9th at 6 pm Talk with fellow quilters - Share ideas, projects, patterns etc. (refreshments provided) The Arthritis Society presents: Gardening! Sat., July 11th at 3pm (after branch closing as Shelley will be conducting presentation as Arthritis
Many started Canada Day Celebrations with a home-cooked breakfast at the New London Community Complex, Canada Day Breakfast Buffet.
photo CLC Celebrating this beautiful province on Canada Day with a kayak excursion at Indian River, PEI.
Donna Hughes and Elizabeth Adams man the refreshment/coffee bar. Happy Canada Day!
Page 5 Society Volunteer) To be confirmed Wed., July 15th at 4pm Poetry reading and discussion on writing poetry by Summer Resident and author, Ethel Rackin. Ethel is an Associate Professor of Language & Literature at Bucks County Community College in Pennsylvania. Ethel’s book, The Forever Notes, was published in 2013 by Parlor Press. Junior Book Club is open to children aged 8-12. We typically read books at or above a grade 3 reading level. Presently, we are reading The Sight by by Erin Hunter. Please drop in and pick up a copy. We will meet to discuss this book on Wed., July 22nd at 4pm. Summer Adult Book Club: We will be having a SUMMER BOOK CLUB for residents, summer residents & visitors. Our July selection will be The Husband’s Secret by Liane Moriarty. This book was a favorite over the past year. “At the Heart of the Husband’s Secret is a letter that’s not meant to be read.” One reviewer, Kirkus, says “Moriarty may be an edgier, more provocative successor to Maeve Binchy. There is a real darkness here, but it is offset by the author’s natural wit...and irrepressible goodwill toward her characters.” (lianemoriarty.com.au). Please drop by the library to pick up a copy! We will meet on Sat., July 25th 2:00 pm to discuss the book. Adult Book Club will meet Thurs., July 30th, 2pm to discuss their current selection “8:55 to Baghdad” by Andrew Eames. Please drop by the library if you’d like to read along and join us! More events and programs may be added- keep up to date by also following us on Facebook.
Canada Day Celebrations Kensington celebrating Canadaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 148th Birthday Celebrating Canada Day with fun sunglasses and Canada flag hats.
Cst Arsenault of Kensington Police Service raises the Canada flag.
Children enjoy tours of Kensington Fire Dept. fire engine
Mayor Rowan Caseley Presents 2015 Town of Kensington Citizen of the Year Award to Bonnie MacRae
Bonnie MacRae has been described as a respected pillar of the community of Kensington. She has been a volunteer with numerous community boards including Town Coucil and Kensington Minor Hockey. Her love of helping others has led her to volunteer with the Canadian Cancer Society Relay For Life, Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Wish Foundation, countless benefits, and the creation of the Alysha Toombs Memorial Park. Bonnie has been found helping out at the annual Winter Carnival and most recently barbecuing at the annual Police Bike Rodeo.
Delectable ice cream, balloons, face painting, hot dogs, a petting zonn and cake was the order of the day for many kids.
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Mayor Rowan Caseley Presents 2015 Town of Kensington Youth of the Year Award to Kiersten Richards Kiersten, through a process of public nomination, is judged to have demonstrated outstanding achievement in each of the aforestated areas of endeavour. As a maturing leader, she has dedicated herself to countless school activities, community involvement, and is a true community volunteer, all of which helps build the Town of Kensington to become a stronger community for everyone. It is with great pleasure that this deserving youth member of the Town of Kensington has been selected to receive the 2015 Youth of the Year Award.
We Stand On Guard for Thee Royal Canadian Legion Branch No. 9
Balloon Art
Fiddles and Bows
Serving up Canada Day cake- Mayor Rowan Caseley, MLA Matthew MacKay, District 20, MP Wayne Easter and Senator Libbe Hubley.
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Borden-Carleton Mayor Hopeful Clean FARMS Clean-up Will Start Soon At Fabrication Yard Means a Cleaner by Andy Walker Editor, Island Farmer/Freelance journalist President, Canadian Association of Journalist, PEI Vice president, Atlantic Farm Writers Association
“We call it the Stonehenge of PEI,” says Mayor Dean Sexton. Rather than being a relic of a former civilization like its English namesake, the Island version is an unwanted souvenir left over from the building of Confederation Bridge. Purchased from a local farmer during the bridge construction in the mid 1990’s, the fabrication yard has been left abandoned since the world’ longest bridge over ice-covered waters opened in 1997. “It was always my understanding the federal government and Strait Crossing Inc were supposed to restore it to its
original condition,” said the Borden-Carleton mayor. “However, that just didn’t happen and we as a community have been calling for it to be cleaned up for some time.” Now, the mayor is confident new life for the 100 acre site may be on the horizon. The province has since taken over ownership of the site, and Sexton said the community has been told a request for the first stage of the clean-up and redevelopment has been put before Treasury Board. The mayor said he has been told the redevelopment could cost over $2.1 million. The first stage of the redevelopment would
be to dismantle the pillars that are still on the site and level out the clay berms. The mayor noted one of those berms has been a fixture behind his own property for almost two decades. “As a community, we are pretty land-locked, so 100 acres is a lot for potential development,” he said. ‘It would be nice to be able to have access to the land to hopefully attract new industries and residents.” He is also hopeful a new tenant will be found for the former McCain food processing plant. A deal appeared to be in the
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Environment
Farmers in the Maritimes are leading the agricultural sector in collecting and disposing of obsolete farm chemicals, livestock medications, and seed bags in a safe manner. The CleanFARMS program was created in 1998 to develop and promote work that had first started in the Maritimes in the early 1980’s. This voluntary program was once sponsored with public funding, but now is paid for by the agricultural industry. Households around PEI use hazardous materials on a regular basis. Many of us are still learning how to sort and dispose of household cleaners, batteries, and other products that are part of our lives. Farmers are also becoming more conscientious of the materials that they use in farming, and a great deal of effort goes into collecting and recycling products and containers that require special attention. In 2014, 33,000 kg. of empty fertilizer and pesticide containers were returned on PEI, with
an industry leading 70% participation rate, and climbing. Across Canada 4.5 million kg. of similar containers were collected by the CleanFARMS program. Also in 2014, 350 kg. of obsolete (unwanted or unused) livestock medicines were collected and properly disposed of on PEI. Plastic containers are cleaned and recycled into field tile. Bags are incinerated in Charlottetown in extreme temperatures to destroy trace amounts of product. “This is a voluntary program, and we are glad to have such a high participation rate, with more farmers joining the movement every year”
July 8, 2015 says David Thompson, who has been working with farmers and industry for many years. “It takes a considerable amount of effort to store and then transport these items back to the dealers, who collect them for proper disposal. It really shows that farmers are putting in a lot of effort to do the right thing.” The CleanFARMS program is but one example of the effort that farmers are taking to make their operations more sustainable, more in tune with our environment. This column is presented by the Kensington North Watersheds Association and the East Prince Agri-Environment Association to inform our communities of the ongoing efforts farmers are taking toward good environmental stewardship.
Borden-Carleton “We Are The Link” families and friends celebrate Canada Day Fireworks
Borden-Carleton Neighbour of The Year Award presented to Andrew & Robyn MacKay by Mayor Dean Sexton. fireworks photo Laurie Darrach
Borden-Carleton Citizen of The Year Award - Danny & Debbie Bernard. Shown is MLA Jamie Fox of District 19 presenting plaque to Debbie Bernard.
Borden-Carleton Youth of The Year Award presented to Amber Harvey by MLA Jaime Fox District 19
Borden-Carleton Volunteer of The Year Award presented to Tanya DesRoche by Mayor Dean Sexton.
Borden-Carleton Most Improved Property presented to Corinne Birch by Councilor Trent DesRoche An example of what makes our country great. Legion members from Branch No. 10 come out to help celebrate Canada’s 148th.
Corn-Mussel Boil
Borden-Carleton Best Overall Property presented to Charles and Janet McNally by Councilor Trent DesRoche
Youth Bike Rodeo
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Best Wishes to Kinkora Regional High School Retiree
Jaime Cole-Principal of KRHS extends Best Wishes to Brendan Kelly on his retirement.
Kinkora Regional High School grads are shown planting a tree in honour of retiring teacher Brendan Kelly (4th from left) to mark his 38 years of dedication to KRHS.
Brendan Kelly, known as “BK” to all students, staff, former grads, and parents, graduated from KRHS in 1972. He went on to study at St. Francis Xavier University where he graduated with a Bachelor of Science in 1976 and then a Bachelor of Education in 1978. Mr. Kelly taught his entire teaching career at Kinkora Regional High School (38 years: 1978-2015) as a full-time secondary teacher. The courses he taught included Physics, AP Physics, Chemistry, Math, Information Technology, Science, Economics, Life Skills, and Computer Repair. Extra-curricular activities included coaching basketball, softball, hockey, serving as emcee at the Annual Graduation Banquet, running the K.R.H.S. Canteen, and participating in various school fundraisers and activities. Mr. Kelly was presented the Golden Apple Award Winner in 2007-2008 (Western Area Teachers’ Association) and was Awarded Physics Educator of the Year 2012 (Atlantic Region) – Canadian Association of Physicists. He is also an active member of Bedeque Bay Environmental Management Association (BBEMA) Students enjoyed his laid-back, mellow demeanour and former students would always pop back for a quick visit to let him know how they were doing.
July 8, 2015
The International Children’s Memorial Place Annual Bricklaying Ceremony August 16th
The International Children’s Memorial Place Annual Bricklaying Ceremony will take place Sunday, August 16th at 2:00 p.m. at the ICMP site, Scales Pond, Freetown. This is a beautiful event and the general public are more than welcome to attend. Engraved bricks are dedicated to family members and laid into the Path of Remembrance surrounding the Rogers House on the ICMP site. If you would like to purchase a brick or a block of 9 in memory of one or more loved ones for the ICMP Path of Remembrance, please contact: Dave Blanchard at 902-436-8650 before Friday, July 17th.
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The Historic New London Women’s Institute Hall (1892-2015) Continues It’s 123 Years of Service to The Community
Outside photo of New London WI Hall
On Saturday, June 25 Trish Cheverie, President of the New London’s Women’s Institute, welcomed all attending and introduced guests Jacquie Laird-Provincial WI President, Doreen ColePEI Rep to the FWIC, MLA Matthew MacKay District 20 and MLA Brad Trivers District 18 to the rededication of this historic community hall . For many, the New London Women’s Institute Hall holds fond memories and now the renovated and updated space will continue to be ready for new memories to be made. Situated on Route 6 in the village of New London, the hall is a quaint wooden structure with high windows still reminiscent of the 1892 era in
which it was built. One can still look up and admire the rich beautiful wooden wainscoting ceiling. In 2010 the New London Women’s Institute set up a committee to lay out plans to renovate the 123-year-old building for local residents and others to use. The newly refurbished building includes foundation and structural upgrades, insulation, heating, a new kitchen with all new cupboards and counter; new handicapped accessible washrooms; an interior and exterior handicapped accessible ramp, new hardwood flooring, sound system, new chairs and furnishings, and bright open spaces due to the installation of tall insu-
lated windows which now make the hall a bright open space ready to accommodate many different occasions. Cheverie related that the hall is ready for rentals with a very reasonable rental fee. The committee felt it was more important for the rental fee to be reasonable so that the hall would continue to be used by the community. She related that is why the group worked five years on this project so that people would be able to continue to use this historic space. She noted that the new vibrant space is big enough for events such as wedding receptions, concerts, meetings and other gatherings. Remembering the past The hall is part of the
L-R: MLA Matthew MacKay-District 20, Dianne Doucette-New London WI Hall Committee, Eliza MacEwen-New London WI Hall Committee, Trish CheverieNew London WI President, Janet Cotton-New London WI Hall Comittee and MLA Brad Trivers- District 18 take part in the ribbon cutting ceremony to commemorate the rededication of the New London Women’s Institute Hall.
history of the New London area. It is important to area residents and important to others. Over the years the building has had many different identities as it served the local community. It began as an idea on October 20th, 1891 when a group of New London residents met and eventually incorporated as the New London Hall Company. They petitioned the government to agree to lease a new building to be erected on the site to be known and operated as the Clifton Courthouse. With the deal in place Chappell and Phillips Architects of Charlottetown designed the building which was completed in 1892. For many years the structure served as courthouse, community gathering place and venue for special events sponsored by the International Order of Foresters, an organization dedicated to community education and development. The group presented lectures, scientific demonstrations, performances and other events meant to enhance and contribute to community life. The New London Women’s Institute agreed to take on responsibility for the hall in the 1960s. In 2010 the group commissioned a building analysis to develop and support plans for renovation and upgrading. After several revisions a realistic plan was developed and in 2012 the WI successfully accessed a grant from the Island Community Fund as well as support from Skills PEI, and the project began. In 2014 the New Horizons for Seniors program contributed additional money to complete the renovations and acquire furnishings. The New London Women’s Institute raised just over $20,000 in cash toward the $100,000 overall tally. Members of the community, from neighbours
to seniors groups, to summer residents and friends contributed hugely by donating their talents for concerts, and other fund raisers, money, and in many cases, their hard work. Local skilled tradesmen and area business offered discounts and special deals contributing incalculably more thousands of dollars in value to the hall. Through real community effort the resulting sympathetic renovation earned the New London Women’s Institute Hall designation under the Island Heritage Places program. Cheverie noted that after 5 years of hard work and many fund-raising events, the New London W.I. Hall is thrilled to celebrate the completion of the renovations and rededication. She went on to say that the building is once again ready to serve the community and that it will be there for years to come. Jacquie Laird, Provin-
cial WI President brought greetings and congratulated the New London WI on the success of their project and thanked all for being valuable members. MLA Matthew MacKay of District 20 extended thanks to the New London WI for inviting him to the rededication of the New London WI Hall. He went on to say that the hall is more than just a building but an important meeting place for community activities and acknowledged the hard work of the New London WI Hall committee. Bringing greetings and congratulations from District 18 was MLA Brad Trivers. To the enjoyment of all, Mr. Trivers related some amusing newspaper tidbits from 1892, the year the hall was built. Congratulations and a A Tip of the Hat to members of the New London Women’s Institute Hall Committee for a Job Well Done!
Rededication Celebration Cake Cutting the Celebration Cake at the Official Rededication by New London Women’s Institute members Betty Wigmore and Eliza MacEwen.
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Island Music and Games Update
Celtic, Maritime, and Roots-Traditional Music
fiddles, whistle, mandolin, guitar, banjo and vocals
Ceilidh Kensington Legion July 25th - Legion Ceilidh at 7:30pm Entertainers: Jeannie Cameron, Jason Campbell Bill & Gertrude Campbell, Erma Campbell, Kevin Author, Sandra & Ricky Jones. Cover charge applies. Small lunch provided and 50/50 Draw. July 31 - Lounge Entertainment 6 pm -9 pm. Music by: Jeannie Cameron Nathan Condon Roy Arsenault
Reubens Jamboree at Sea View Hall The 3rd Saturday of every month at 7:30pm Open Mic Local entertainers Lunch provided Borden-Carleton cont’d from p. 8 works in April. In fact, the provincial government approved the transfer of the property from McCain to Huaou Starch Canada Ltd from China. However, the deal fell through and the transfer was since rescinded.
Spring Valley Hall Cards/Crokinole Next Game Mon. July 13, 7:30pm Card Results June 29 Ladies 1. Lois Sinclair 2. Alice Woodington Men’s 1. Lloyd Profitt 2. David Woodington Crokinole Ladies 1. Mary Cousins 2. Jessie Adams Men’s 1. Leigh Adams 2. Alvin Bernard Door prize Lois Sinclair 50 /50 David Woodington
L-R front: Jaimie Wood-dancer and members of the Long River Players: Gary Arsenault, Cindy Blanding, Gayle Murphy and Pete Blanding (top).
The Kensington Ceilidhs with the Long River Players are back for another season at the Murray Centre! The Kensington Ceilidhs will be held every Monday night from July 20-September 21. Come enjoy the sounds of fiddles, whistle, mandolin, guitar and banjo, along with great vocal harmonies as the Long River Players share Celtic, Maritime, and roots-traditional tunes and songs. Jaimie Wood will bring a smile to your face and make you want to clap your hands and tap your toes as she joins the group with her lively step-dancing. Ceilidhs begin at 7:30 pm with tickets available for adults and for children 12 and under. You can also enjoy ice cream and cold beverages from the canteen. Groups are welcome! The facility is wheel-chair accessible. For further information check out Kensington Ceilidhs with the Long River Players on Facebook.
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Maritime Fun Group Shines with SunSense Don’t get burned! As the school buses roll into Shining Waters Fun Park in Cavendish for end-of-year celebrations this year, students learned a lesson on how to be safe in the sun. The Canadian Cancer Society and Shining Waters staff were promoting “SunSense”, distributing sunscreen and teaching kids about the importance of protecting their skin. Matthew Jelley, President and General Manager of Maritime Fun Group, knows the importance of sun safety. “Safety in our parks and the safety of our guests is our number one priority,” says Jelley. “Sun safety starts with education and awareness. Through this partner-
ship with the Canadian Cancer Society, we will be encouraging families to act responsibly when participating in outdoor summer activities.” The Canadian Cancer Society says the more sunburns you have in childhood, the greater the risk of melanoma, the most serious type of skin cancer, later in life. Protecting children from the sun and teaching them sun safety measures may greatly reduce their risk of developing skin cancer in the future. Protecting ourselves from the sun is as easy as covering-up with loose fitting clothes, including wide-brimmed hats and sunglasses, applying
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY FLOYD
Always the one to stir the pot Always guilty but never caught Tires or tracks, he was born to drive Our Septic man is 65...
Come, help Floyd celebrate, On Sunday July 12, 1-4pm At Dwayne’s, 181 Cheese Factory Rd, Hamilton. Best Wishes Only
Kinkora Public Library Update Library Tech: Cathy Arsenault Library # 887-2172 Open Hours: Tues: 2 to 6 pm Wed: 3 to 7 pm Sat: 9am to 1pm Wed., April 15 at 6pm “Preparing Your Marriage Vows” at Kinkora Public Library.
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Schedule of Events Thank you to Atlantic Lottery our major sponsor Monday July 13
1:30PM At Kinkora Place… Campbell’s Concrete Seniors Cards.. Admission $5.00 1st Place Prize $100.00, 2nd Prize $50.00, and 3rd Prize $25.00. 50/50 and Lunch served Contact Les Nantes 902 887-2851, Georgie Smith 902 887-2267. 6:30 PM Somerset Elementary. R & L Farms Bike Rodeo & BBQ Contact Karen Duffy 902 887-2222, Dawna McLeod 902 887-3272. 8PM At Kinkora Place WSP Poker Tournament. Registration 7:30PM, Play Starts at 8PM. Entry Fee is $30.00 with one optional $20.00 buy in and optional $5.00 Best Hand. Contact Aaron Gauthier 902 394-2502.
Tuesday July 14
7PM Regular Weekly Tuesday Night Bingo at Kinkora Place, with over $2000.00 in prizes. Contact Roger 902 315-2112 or hotline at 902 887-3607
Wednesday July 15
6:30PM At Kinkora Place, Hansen Electric Family Bingo Contact: Bonnie Goguen 902-887-2858
Thursday July 16 At Kinkora Place
Duffy Construction Celebrity Roast of Peter Roberts. Reception at 6PM with Roast Beef Meal Served at 7PM Tickets $35.00 Contact Robert Duffy 902 888-1227
Friday July 17
Linkletters Welding Car Rally. At O’Shea’s Pub & Eatery 5PM … The First Car goes out shortly after 5PM Cost is $25.00 Contact Dean & Janice Baglole 902 887-2465 Entertainment will take place at O’Shea’s following the Car Rally At Kinkora Place, Big Dog Convenience Kids Dance. From 600-7:30PM is dance for kids aged 5-9 years old. For Kids aged 10 years and up dance is from 8pm-9:30PM. Admission is $5.00. Canteen on site. Contact Karen Duffy or Harrison Duffy 902 887-2222
Many thanks to our Gold Sponsors
Duffy Construction WSP BDO Canada LPP Linkletter Welding
Seymour DesRoches Construction Big Dog Convenience Williams Murphy MacLeod Johnston Snow Removal
R&L Farms Campbell’s Concrete Hansen Electric
Saturday July 18
8AM-10AM Registration for the Antique Tractor Pulls takes place on the grounds of Kinkora Place Contact Darcy Mulligan at 902 439-5605. 9AM at the Heritage Park… Seymour DesRoches Construction Ltd. Family Fun Run Contact Michael Lawless 902 439-8537 10AM-12PM… Tractor Pulls begin on the grounds behind Kinkora Place Contact Darcy Mulligan 902 439-5605 11:45 PM-6PM.. at Kinkora Ball Field, Mosquito Ball Tournament sponsored by Somerset Festival Committee. Contact Chris Keough 436-0022 12PM… Free Ice Cream at Chez Shea Inn Contact Anne Marie Shea at 902 887-3333
Remote Control Car Races Contact Troy Webster 902 888-5708 Heritage Events, inside the Hall Contact Georgie Smith 902 887-2267 Young Millionaires Presentation. Contact Karen Duffy 902 887-2222 BBQ Fundraiser for Kinkora High School 2PM-8PM On the grounds behind Kinkora Place, Beer Tent opens, with entertainment by the Dave Doyle Band. Contact Aaron Gauthier 902 887-2868 10PM-2AM…. At Kinkora Place, BDO Canada Ltd Adult Dance with the band Faces. Tickets $10.00 Each, Contact Aaron Gauthier 902 887-2868
1PM Johnston Snow Removal Street Parade. Starting at Somerset Elementary and finishing at Kinkora Place Contact Wally Ross 902 888-7811
Sunday July 20
Antique Tractor Pulls will resume following the parade.
9AM-6PM.. Mosquito Ball Tournament continues at Kinkora Ball Field
2PM…. Free Ice Cream at Kinkora Irving. Sponsored by Noonan Petroleum
12PM-To Finish…
FROM 2PM-4PM The Following Events will take place on the grounds of Kinkora Place Somerset Steppers will be performing. Williams Murphy MacLeod Kids Events Contact Karen Duffy or Harrison Duffy 902 887-2222
Many thanks to our Silver Sponsors Callbecks Home Hardware Kensington Agri Ltd Town N Country Carpet One OSheas Pub & Eatery Mid Isle Farms Consolidated Credit Union Toombs Howard MacDougall Chartered Accountants Prince County Auto Maritime Electric Robert Gallant Transport Ltd Atlantic Cat Kenmac Energy
Many thanks to our Bronze Sponsors Maple Leaf Seniors Club Shamrock Early Learning Centre Kinkora CWL Dunk River Industries County Line Courier Community Newspaper Keefe Produce
We couldn’t have a great festival without your assistance!
9AM-12PM … Fire Department Pancake Breakfast. Contact Adam Baldwin 902 888-9806
Tractor Pulls Resume.
2:00PM to 7:00PM… Beer Garden open
July 8 2015
A Beautiful Roadside Duet If there was a contest for the prettiest roadsides in late June and early July, I think that PEI would be a strong contender for first place. The lupins have gone from merely an occasional patch of purple to sweeping expanses in a wide range of colors now, making for breathtaking vistas this time of year. And just when we couldn’t imagine that the roadsides could become more beautiful, they did! Here and there now we see mixed with the lupins a relative newcomer, hesperis matronalis, better known as “dame’s rocket”. The colors of dame’s rocket, mostly soft purple, white and pink, blend beautifully with the lupins. But there is a downside to this story. First the lupin story. Have you ever wondered why some communities have such splendid displays of this flower and others none? The blog that relates the history of the neighboring communities of Alma and Lauretta, PEI, tells us that in 1972 -73 the PEI government gave lupin seeds to the Women’s Institutes of PEI for planting in their communities. It may be that some were more thorough in their seed planting than others were but soil type and local climate could have a bearing on it too. The fact remains that the lupins that already had been on the Island for decades, likely got a boost in some areas. The book, The Flora of Nova Sco-
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tia by Roland and Smith, tells us that our lupins are introduced from far western North America where there are some 90 species. Yes, they likely have beautiful roadsides too. So then along comes the new flower in the mix, dame’s rocket. The aforementioned reference tells us that this “old-fashioned “ garden plant was introduced from Europe and is found from Newfoundland to Georgia and westward. However, a little more research paints a picture that is not all sunshine and fragrant flowers. It doesn’t make much difference which website one looks at for in any I checked, dame’s rocket gets a lot of bad press. It’s listed on the wikipedia website as a noxious weed in several states. One comprehensive write-up that I found on this plant is on the website www.agannex. com <http://www.agannex.com/> and written by Steve Apfelbaum. Apfelbaum describes dame’s rocket as “lethal” as far as the natural environment goes, in that it competes with native plants and “degrades habitat and water quality”. It seems that it’s only in
recent years that it has left the gardens where it’s fragrant flowers were a favorite and hit the trail, so to speak, spreading to ditches, fence rows, wetland margins etc. It is thought that the movement to these areas of this invasive plant was facilitated by wildlife for the seeds stick to fur and feathers. To make matters even worse, it is thought that this plant has negative allelopathic tendencies which is the production of chemicals that inhibit growth of nearby plants. Garlic mustard and nutsedge are two other weeds that have this effect on other plants. Apfelbaum tells us that it is estimated that the damage in the US each year due to invasive species is in the neighborhood of $200 billion. So that being the case, I guess we won’t be spreading dame’s rocket in our ditches and if it does show up, we’ll try to eradicate it. I took a look at the website www.peiinvasives. ca to see what plants are listed as invasive here on PEI at the present time. The list is not long and some of them are familar to many of us. Included in the list are wild cucumber, purple loosestrife, and japanese knotweed. Others such as Himalayan balsam,
periwinkle and garlic mustard are not as well known. It is interesting to note that one of invasive species listed is the multiflora rose. So, I guess this is just a head’s -up to alert us to the fact that there are some beautiful plants out there that are best kept out of our gardens! Weeds and Seeds Since we are on the subject of weeds, I will bring the subject closer to home. Quackgrass is not a big problem for me now and I surely don’t miss the stuff. If you have ever had grass problems in the garden , you know what a headache it is. It makes weeds like lambs quarters almost fun! I do have two nasty weeds in my garden – chickweed and hedge nettle. Chickweed left to its own devices forms a thick mat of foliage that is sprinkled with small white flowers. It is very hard to control but solarization might help although that means taking the area out of production for the season. Solarization means covering the area with plastic and sealing the edges well. With luck the high temperature under the plastic will destroy the chickweed seeds. Hedge nettle spreads by root fragments. Pulling the plant out like you
Golden Apple Award Presented to Area Teacher
Golden Apple recipient for 2015 Shirlee Anne Campbell from TOSH. Nominator, Laurie Callbeck (left), is shown presenting the Golden Apple Award to Shirlee Anne Campbell during the WATA AGM. Congratulations to a wonderful teacher and colleague!”
Recently, Shirlee Anne Campbell, a math teacher at Three Oaks Senior High, won the Golden Apple Award. The Golden Apple Award recognizes a teacher in the Western Area Teachers’ Association (a subgroup of the PEI Teachers’ Federation that serves all teachers from Prince County schools). The Golden Apple is awarded annually by the Western Area Teachers’ Association to a teacher who has made an outstanding contribution of time, talent, and energy to the educational environment. This award recognizes an educator who gives their best, not necessarily in the spotlight, but in the day to day life of our schools. might a weed like Lady’s thumb is very ineffective for hedge nettle for the root segment left in the ground will produce another plant. If you do not have these weeds, try try to make sure that you don’t import them from someone else’s garden. To sum up weed con-
trol – try to keep weeds from going to seed and get the roots of those perennial weeds! Gardening comments or questions? Drop me a line at 471 New Glasgow Rd., Ebenezer, PE, C1E 0S8 or bcobb06@gmail. com.
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Work has begun on Kensington Fire Dept. New Volleyball Courts Chamber News Chamber - an important link between businesses, groups and organizations!
Welcome
photo Donnie MacKenzie
The Kensington Fire Association will be sponsoring the annual Harvest Festival Volleyball Tour-
SunSense cont’d from p. 12 sunscreen on all exposed skin 20 minutes before going outdoors and reapplying it throughout the day. On August 29th and 30th, Shining Waters Fun Park will host “Maritime Fun for the Cure Days”. During Maritime Fun for the Cure Days Shining Waters is extending a $20 discount on family admission plus an additional $20 from each family admission to the park in Cavendish will be donat-
nament held this year August 14, 15 & 16. Work is underway to set up 3 permanent outdoor volley-
ball courts adjacent to the fire station. The Assoc. is responsible for all of the capital costs associated
with construction of the courts, while the town will be responsible for ongoing maintenance.
ed to the Canadian Cancer Society, PEI Division. Throughout the summer Shining Waters will also be giving the proceeds from towel rentals to the Society. “We are thrilled by the support we’re receiving from Maritime Fun Group,” says Jane Farquharson, Canadian Cancer Society, P.E.I. Division, executive director. “We all enjoy being outdoors and enjoying all summer has to offer on P.E.I. It’s possible to do that and still play it
safe.” “Maritime Fun Group is proud to partner with the Canadian Cancer Society in the fight against cancer by bringing more awareness to Islanders about the importance of sun safety,” says Jelley. Through its various programs, the Canadian Cancer Society was able to support more than 2000 people on P.E.I. last year. In addition, many Islanders found information about cancer and cancer prevention on the Society’s website,
The Canadian Cancer Society is a national, community-based organization of volunteers whose mission is to eradicate cancer and enhance the quality of life of people living with cancer. Thanks to our donors and volunteers, the Society has the most impact, against the most cancers, in the most communities in Canada. Building on our progress, we are working with Canadians to change cancer forever. Make your gift today at cancer.ca.
The Chamber of Commerce is a non-profit organisation made up of businesses, professionals, community groups and interested individuals. The Chamber acts as a unified voice for business, enabling its members to accomplish collectively what no one else can easily accomplish individually. In order to help member businesses increase exposure for their businesses the Kensington and Area Chamber of Commerce hosts monthly business mixers. Often we are asked’ What is a business mixer’? A business mixer is a networking opportunity, usually hosted by a member. They are open to members and potential members, there are great opportunities to network and exhibit your business. Mixers are an opportunity to increase your contacts with other businesses. Attendance
Patricia Bennett
is free of charge. Complimentary hors d’oevres are served. There may be a cash bar or light refreshments depending on the venue. Usually there are door prizes and a short presentation by the host. This month our mixer will be held at Malpeque Fine Iron Products, 1209 Barbara Weit Road. Lower New Annan. Facilitating these events for the KACC is Jane Bateup, Membership and Events Co-ordinator. Jane can be reached at the Chamber office, Kensington Town Hall, Suite 16. Tel: 902 836 3209 The Chamber website is www.kensingtonchamber.ca Patricia Bennett President Kensington and Area Chamber of Commerce July, 2015
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A Conundrum
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“The Lord watches over you. The Lord will watch over your coming and going both now and forever more.” Psalm 121:5a,8 (NIV) “You discern my going out and my lying down; you hem me in behind and before.” Psalm 139: 3a,5a (NIV)
Lauretta Balderston free-lance writer
The donkey is a small, gray brown animal best known for its surefootedness, relative strength and hardiness. These qualities make the donkey the chosen animal for carrying and transporting large loads for people in many parts of the world. The coat of this hardy animal is not waterproof and Canada’s cold climate is most inhospitable for the donkey. The diet is too rich for his constitution and he may develop hoof problems. In spite of this, many farms around our fair island have a donkey or two living among the horses, herds of cattle and flocks of sheep. They have been assigned the task of “guardian” for the other animals, pro-
tecting them from coyotes, wolves and other predators who would try to harm the farm animals. The donkey’s loud braying would at least attract the farmers’ attention should an unwanted intruder encroach on the farmers’ fields. More investigation told me that the donkey would probably protect only those one or two animals with which it has bonded, making it a dubious “guardian” or protector. Still farmers choose to trust their herds to this dubious protector. This reminded me of the way God chooses the dubious of this world to do tasks beyond our capability. We may not like to speak in public, take sides on matters of
Anglican Parish of New London Ice Cream Social and Bake Sale Wednesday, July 22nd 6:30-8:00pm New London Community Complex Highway #6 NewLondon Civic # 10227 Spring Brook Soldiers Monuments 95th Annual Memorial Service Sunday July 12, 2:30PM.
Service will be held this year without an outdoor sound system. We invite all to join us inside the Geddie Memorial Presbyterian Church. Rev. Margie Fagan, Rector of the Anglican Parish of New London will officiate and all welcome.
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concern, organize meals for those in our neighborhood who require a helping hand, speak out against an injustice, welcome a stranger into our home or church. We would prefer to let someone more capable, in our minds, do these tasks. We think there are others who would do a better job and we are more comfortable with being on the sidelines. How fortunate for us, and those around us, that God sees our strengths and knows what we can do with some encouragement from Him. Sometimes we need to be pushed out of our comfort zone and challenged to do what we think we cannot. The donkey is unaware that he is considered an unlikely candidate to protect those horses, sheep or cows in the fields. They graze together and live in harmony. Should an intruder come the donkey would do his best to defend and protect because that would be natural his natural instinct. Only our loving and amazing God could create such amazing animals with such differences and make them companionable. Think of what He could do in us, and with us, if we would allow Him to direct our steps on our journey of faith and life. Like Paul, we would be able to confidently say, “For when I am weak, then I am strong.” 2 Corinthians 12:10b (NIV) Watch for the donkeys as you drive around our island. Remember that we too may be a dubious choice for the task assigned to us but with God’s help- we will do it and do it well!
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Kensington Community Church Pastor Gene Carson
Kensington United Church of Canada Rev. Robert McCarthy
Where: Mt. Zion Masonic Lodge Victoria Street, Kensington Every Sun. 6:30pm
July 12, 2015 – 10:30 – Service of Worship July 19, 2015 – 10:30 – Service of Worship led by Rev.Jack Spencer July 26, 2015 – 10:30 – Service of Worship
Pastor Gene Carson RR1 Kensington, PEI, C0B 1M0 Tel: (902) 836-5220 CSSM Ministries
Freetown Nazarene Community Church 1641 Cairns Rd, Freetown Pastor Ray Hinchey 902-437-6125 email: rhinchey@bellaliant.net •Worship Meeting: Sunday 11:00 a.m. •Adult Study and Discussion Group Wednesday 7:00 p.m.
Free Church of Scotland Cape Traverse Service time 9:30am All Welcome Borden Bible Study Every Wed. 1pm at the Borden-Carleton Industrial Mall Board Room. Call 658-2759 Margate Pastoral Charge Princetown United Church Southwest River United Church
“All are welcome, all are welcome in this place.”
Rev. Heather MacDougall Worship/Sunday School: 9:30 am - Princetown 11am- Southwest River
Pancake Sausage Breakfast Sat., July 11th 7:30 to 10am
St. Stephen’s Church Hall #1612 Rte 101 Irishtown Sausages, pancakes muffins, biscuits, cinnamon rolls, cheese, tea/coffee. There will also be a sale of home baked goodies. Tickets at the door.
Kensington New London Presbyterian Church Rev Alan Stewart Welcome
July 12: Kensington 9:30 a.m. New London 11:00 a.m. July 19: Kensington 11:00 a.m. New London 9:30 a.m. July 26 Kensington 9:30 a.m. New London 11:00 a.m.
Worship Worship Worship Worship Worship Worship
Kensington COMMUNITY Care Home We are pleased to announce that Carol Evans has joined our team as Activity Director. Carol comes to us with many years experience working with seniors, she has us on the move and is very interested in keeping us all well in body, mind and spirit. Beside the regular Wednesday bingo game that has been in place, we now have exercises/ stretching two mornings a week, weekly Ecumenical Church Service, talented musical people to share their gift with us once a week, games (cards, crokinole, checkers etc.) once a week. We also have gifted people come in and show us how to do crafts. So far we made greeting cards with Colleen Singer, nylon flowers with Lou-
Anglican Parish of New London Rev. Margie Fagan July worship: 9am - St. Elizabeth’s (July 12 only) 9 am - St. Thomas’ 11am St.Stephen’s & St.Mark’s July 12: 2:30pm-Spring Brook Soldiers Monuments 95th Annual Memorial Service July 19: 2 pm -Kensington Peoples’ Cemetery Memorial Service St. Mary’s Holy Family Roman Catholic Parish Father Frank Jay Masses: Sat: 7pm, Sun: 9am 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. Evangelization meeting held every Sun. 3 pm.
Keeping Well in body, mind and spirit is Ellsworth and Cindy Lou Adams with her dog Bronson visits us once a week to lift our spirits. Ken Ramsay had everyone singing along with him at our Wednesday evening entertainment hour. On Canada Day we celebrated not only Canada’s birthday but two of our residents, Edith Pickering and Shirley Dowling, became another year younger in June. Paul Whiteway came in to sing some songs for us and Veronica and Hillary Murray entertained us with some fancy step dancing. Until next time keep in mind this thought: When we use our talents for the good of others we receive great abundance for ourselves.
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The County Line Courier ~ your community newspaper cont’d from p. 1 photo left Mrs. Wigmore presents awards sponsored by Source for Sports S’side recognizing two students with athletic strengths and who exhibited a sense of fair play and sportsmanship to Duncan Picketts and Ellen Murphy.
photo left Tracey MacEwen, Assistant Manager Malpeque Bay Credit Union was pleased to present a Malpeque Bay Credit Union Volunteer Award to Komalpreet Rakkar.
photo left Tracey MacEwen, Assistant Manager MBCU was pleased to present a Malpeque Bay Credit Union Volunteer Award to Mallory Clark.
Mrs Thompson’s Class Reese Carmody Anwyn Coggins Ethan Cole marshall Collicutt Connor Costain Angel Court Lauren folland Lily Greenan Avery MacDonald Megan macDonald Reid macKay Dawson MacKeigan Dylan Moase marcus Moore Gwen Morrison Ellen Murphy Isaac Paynter Zackary Pendleton Komalpreet Rakkar Wilbert Rammelaere Grace Ridler Zachery Stavert Mya Welton Mrs. Rice’s Class Zachery Andrew Cole Andrews Kristen Beairsto Skye Boutilier Jacob Burt Brianna Butler mallory Clark Emma Croken TyGallant Jordan Haslam Kaylee LeClair Carson MacKay Kylie MacLellan Carson Marchbank Joshua McKenna MacKenzie Mill Lance Murphy Hillary Murray Cameron Paynter Duncan Picketts Isaac Prosser Angela Purdy Dylan Sherry Keegan Wagner Emily Woodside All Fired Up BBQ Team
L-R: MBCU staff Tracey MacEwen, Marla Hunter, Roxanne Campbell, Bernie MacDonald and Mark Smallman.
Ryan Simmonds of Mel’s PetroCan Kensington was pleased to present Stay Gold Awards to Jordan Haslam (left) and Wilbert Rammelaere.
Q.E.E.S. Grade 6 Closing June 25 Grade 6 students at Queen Elizabeth Elementary School were treated to a tasty BBQ hosted by staff members of Malpeque Bay Credit Union in Kensington. MBCU extended a special thanks to Corey Arsenault of Stretch Fitness for “saving the day” by providing the french fry wagon and cooking all of the “tasty fries” and, to Cavendish Farms for providing the french fries.
July 8, 2015
2015 Somerset Elementary School Grade 8 Awards
•Home & School Deserving Student Sky Smith •Home & School Deserving Student Molly Millman •Home & School Deserving Student Janeise Benoit •Athlete of the Year - Trophy and Keeper Plaque -Brooke McCardle -Madeline Moffatt Musicianship - Keeper Plaque Katie Pearce School Spirit Madeline Moffatt Rank Academic 1.Trophy and Keeper Plaque Anthony Morrell 2. Katie Pearce 3. Madeline Moffatt
30th Anniversary New Executive and Thank You To Ourgoing President Brenda Peters presentThe annual meeting of the board of directors ed her coordinators reof Kensington Meals on port. It showed a steady Wheels was held Monday, increase in the number June 29 at the Masonic of meals delivered each month. Enough people Hall. President Irene Davi- responded to our recent son opened the meeting appeal that we no longer and thanked the Masons have a shortage of drivers. Thanks to all. for the use of their hall. Norma Thompson Roll call was answered brought in the nominatby nine directors. Secretary Dianne ing committees report. Doucette read the min- The new executive is as utes of the last annual follows: Past President, Presimeeting. This marked Irene Davison. the 30th anniversary of dent, Jay McNair. Vice Vicki ArKensington Meals on President, Wheels serving the com- senault. Secretary, Dianne Doucette. Treasurmunity. Dianne then read the er, Paul Cousins. The other directors reminutes of the April meeting. Business aris- main the same: Lloyd ing from the minutes was Banks, Lois Brown, Pam Coffin, Juanita Gill, Wayne discussed. Paul Cousins distrib- Paynter, Norma Thomputed the treasurers re- son, Anna Windsor. Paul Cousins moved a port which was adopted. Paul thanked Marion vote of thanks to Irene McKinnon for once again for her eleven years of service as President. auditing our books. Meeting adjourned
Sunday, July 19 3:30 - 6:00pm Tickets available at the door Piece of fresh haddock & fries Held on the grounds at Princetown United Church Malpeque PEI. See You There!
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60th Annual Commencement Exercises Kensington Intermediate Senior High School June 23
Congratulations 2015 K.I.S.H. Graduates Graduation Diplomas: * denotes Honours Amy Blackett *Victoria Boucher (H) *Jessie Bowser (H) *Claudia Campbell (H) Spencer Campbell *Nathaniel Cassidy (H) Brae Clark Ashton Cole *Makenzie Corcoran (H) Josh Cormier Justin Coulson *Monica Croken (H) *Colton Curley (H) Colby Dickieson Kelly Dyment James Fyfe Colby Garnhum Devon Garnhum *Drew Grady (H) *Kelsey Haslam (H) Ashley Higgins *Brooke Johnston (H) *Bryanna LeClair (H) *Treina Lockhart (H) *TomLycklamaANyeholt(H) Luke MacAusland Joely MacIntyre *Dylan MacIsaac (H) *Brianna MacKay (H) Montana MacKay *Maria MacKinnon (H) *Alyson MacLean Patrick MacMurdo (H) *Jesse Mark (H) *Brett McDermott (H) Colby McGuirk Chanelle Miles *Dylon Montgomery (H) *James Murphy (H) *Ellen Murray *Bradley Noonan *Sabrina Nunn (H) Kyle Ozon *Raena Parent (H) *Bradley Paynter (H) Roy Paynter Kendra Pidgeon Camiel Rammelaere Matthew Reid Kiersten Richards *Andrew Sharpe (H) *Kassidy Smythe Braeden Stewart *Kristen Stewart (H) *Brock Taylor (H) Chris Urquhart Bailey Webster
*Andrew Weeks (H) French Immersion Diplomas: Nathanial Cassidy, Monica Croken, Kelsey Haslam, Brooke Johnston, Bryanna LeClair, Tom Lycklama A Nyeholt, Luke MacAusland, Montana MacKay, Maria MacKinnon, Raena Parent, and Bailey Webster Agriculture Certificates: Jesse Bowser, Claudia Campbell, Monica Croken, Kelsey Haslam, Brooke Johnston, Treina Lockhart, Brianna MacKay, Montana MacKay, Brett McDermott, Chanelle Miles, James Murphy, Kristen Stewart, and Brock Taylor Canadian Academy of Travel & Tourism Diplomas: Gold - Victoria Boucher, Ashley Higgins, Bryanna LeClair, Joely MacIntyre, Ellen Murray, Sabrina Nunn, Raena Parent, Kendra Pidgeon, Kassidy Smythe Level II - Maria MacKinnon, Andrew Sharpe Level I - Colby McGuirk Prizes/Scholarships Bursaries awarded: Victoria Boucher: Recipient of The Music 621 Subject Prize sponsored by The Band Parents Association; The Class of 2001 Jamie Curley Memorial Plaque selected by the grad class due to her musical and artistic abilities and her kind hearted nature; Jamie Curley Memorial Scholarship valued at $2,500; and Leonard Victor & Eleanora Ramczykowski Scholarship valued $500 Spencer Campbell: Adam MacLennan Memorial Award valued at $2000
Makenzie Corcoran: Recipient of The Subject Prize for Welding Courses sponsored by Vector Aerospace, The Slemon Park Corporation Scholarship valued at $500 Josh Cormier: Recipient of The Hot Rod Association Award valued at $100, The K’town Auto Parts Scholarship gift certificate valued at $500 Monica Croken: Recipient of The Long & McQuade Gift Certificate valued at $25 for a Deserving Music Student and The Agriculture 621 Subject Prize Colton Curley: Recipient of the The Lucy Maude Montgomery Creative Writing Award valued at $250, Subject Prize for English 631 sponsored by Cox & Palmer Kelsey Haslam: Recipient of The Provincial Agriscience Award valued at $200 for The Subject Prize in Agriscience 801 and awarded to a student who has a sincere interest in agriculture; Dean Thompson Memorial Scholarship valued at $500; and Malpeque Bay Credit Union Scholarship valued at $1500 Ashley Higgins: Recipient of a prize for a tie in Geography 621 Brooke Johnston: Recipient of Mary’s Bake Shoppe Scholarship valued at $300; Technology Crops Scholarship valued at $500; Elizabeth Cousins Large Memorial Scholarship valued at $500 Bryanna LeClair: Recipient of The Canadian Parents for French Award and The Subject Prize for French Immersion 621 sponsored by The Canadian Parents for French; The William H. Burns Memorial Scholarship
valued at $200; The Nominee for The Canadian Association of Principal’s Award sponsored by Clark’s Insurance and valued at $250; The Kensington & Area Historical Society’s Prize for History; The Subject Prizes for Chemistry 621 sponsored by Bio Vectra, Creative Multi Media 801 sponsored by Deltaware Systems, Peer Helping 801, Hospitality 801, French Immersion Sociology 621, a tie in Accounting 621, a tie in Economics 621 sponsored by Cox and Palmer and French Immersion Law 521 sponsored by Stewart and McKelvy; and Preston Stewart Memorial Scholarship valued at $500 Treina Lockhart: Recipient of Fanning School Scholarship valued at $500; Subject Prize for a tie in Art 601 sponsored by Buffie Boilie Photographic Arts; Malpeque W. I. Bursary valued at $500; James R. Murphy Memorial Scholarship valued at $1,000; and PEI Mutual Scholarship valued at $800 Tom Lycklama A Nyeholt: Recipient of The Alonzo & Ena Webster Memorial Award valued at $100; The Subject Prizes for Robotics 801 and Phys Ed 801; and Sinclair MacKay Memorial Scholarship valued at $1000 Luke MacAusland: Recipient of Subject Prize for Computer 621 sponsored by Deltaware Systems Dylan MacIsaac: The Schulich Scholarship Nominee Prize sponsored by Hemphill Chevrolet Buick GMC Motors of Summerside; The Ches Boutilier Scholarship valued at $200; The Subject Prizes for Biol-
ogy 621sponsored by D. Alex MacDonald and a tie in Economics 621 sponsored by Cox and Palmer; Preston Stewart Memorial Scholarship valued at $500; and Malpeque Bay Credit Union Scholarship valued at $1500 Brianna MacKay: Recipient of The Subject Prizes for Math 621A sponsored by Cox and Palmer, Political Science 621, Cooperative Studies 601, Phys Ed 621 and Family Life 621 sponsored by Shoppers Drug Mart of Summerside; Brianna Silliker Memorial Scholarship valued at $500; James and Gertrude Pendergast Memorial Scholarships valued at $700; Miranda Wadman Memorial Scholarship valued at $500; Malpeque Bay Credit Union Scholarship valued at $1500 Alyson MacLean: Recipient of a Subject Prize for a tie in Art 601 sponsored by Summerside Toyota; Leon Brennan Memorial Scholarship valued at $1200; and a Turn Around award valued at $150 Brett McDermott: Recipient of Lucy Maude Montgomery Creative Writing Award valued at $250; The Subject Prizes for Math 621B sponsored by PEI Road Builders & Heavy Construction Association, Physics 621 sponsored by Bio Vectra, and a tie in Accounting 621; and Loran Semi Finalist Certificate Chanelle Miles: Recipient of The Subject Prize for Resource 601and a Turn Around Award valued at $150 Dylon Montgomery: Recipient of a Subject Prize for a tie in Economics 621 sponsored by Cox
& Palmer; The Aubrey MacDonald Bursary valued at $1000 awarded to a student who has demonstrated a sincere interest in the environment; and James and Gertrude Pendergast Memorial Scholarship valued at $700 James Murphy: Adam MacLennan Memorial Scholarship valued at $500; Douglas A. Ramsay Endowment Fund Scholarship valued at $1500; and Kensington Lion’s Club Scholarship valued at $500 Ellen Murray: Recipient of a Subject Prize for a tie in Geography 621 Sabrina Nunn: Recipient of The Baltic WI Prize valued at $200; The Subject Prize for Math 611 sponsored by Summerside Hyundai; and Loran Provincial Award valued at $3000 and Finalist Certificate Raena Parent: Recipient of Ann Campbell Memorial Award for Music valued at $300; Subject Prizes for Drama 801and English 621 sponsored by Cavendish Farms; The 200 Wing Royal Canadian Air Force Bursary valued at $1000; Alysha Toombs Memorial Scholarship valued at $1000; Kensington Lion’s Club Scholarship valued at $500; and Atlantic Building Supply Dealers Association Bursary valued at $1500 Bradley Paynter: Recipient of The Subject prizes for Biology 801, Geography 631, Communications 801 and Transitions 802 sponsored by Vector Aerospace Kendra Pidgeon: Recipient of The Kensington Happy Seniors Group Award valued at $100
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July 8, 2015
Street Repairs To Be Finished This Year by Andy Walker Editor, Island Farmer/Freelance journalist President, Canadian Association of Journalist, PEI Vice president, Atlantic Farm Writers Association Mayor Dean Sexton admits many residents and visitors to Borden-Carleton don’t understand why it took so long to repair three streets involved with a major project that saw the community conduct a major upgrade to its waste water system.
Grade 5 students at Somerset Elementary School Kinkora, along with their teacher Melanie Gallant, held a fun end of the year French Show for their parents and fellow students. The show, put on for two days, was held in their grade 5 classroom and was entirely performed in French. The show consisted of a variety of performances (magic, mimes, clowns, gymnastics, etc.) which were assisted by stage hands for a fun way to learn. Fun activities such as this show, are important in that it helps to motivate students to learn French and also makes students and parents aware of the unique opportunity they have to learn French.
The community decided to separate its wastewater system from the pipes used to carry away water after a major rain. It was common back in the 1960’s and 1970’s for the two systems to be linked, but most communities have since taken steps to uncouple the system. The mayor explained the project resulted in major break-ups on Carleton Street, Borden Avenue and Main Street. However, he said the community was advised by the company doing the work and its engineers to
wait to give the repairs some time to settle. “We were basically told not to do anything for two years,” Mayor Sexton said. “I know a number of residents are upset with the condition of the streets but they perhaps don’t realize why we didn’t fix them right away.” The mayor said the town repaired Carleton Street last year and plans to do Main Street during the current construction season. They recently received word that the provincial government, which looks after Borden Avenue since it is a designated street, plans to repair that stretch of highway this year as well. “That should put everything back the way it was and I would like to thank residents for their patience,” he said.
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53rd Annual Commencement Exercises of Kinkora Regional High School June 22
Congratulations 2015 K.R.H.S. Graduates •Governor General’s Medal Winner Leah Craig. •Salutation by Student Council Pres. Cassie Murray •Valedictory Molly Murphy **An Honours diploma is awarded to a student who has obtained a minimum avg. of 80% using all 8 courses taken in Gr. 12. No final course mark may be less than 70%. **Patrick Barlow (Honours) - the Patricia McCardle Prize & the Ceretti’s Grocery & Hardware Prize for the highest mark in Math 631 Kendall Bernard the prize for the highest mark in Resource 601, the P.E.I. Roadbuilders’ Association Bursary for most improved, and the Turn Around Award **Shandi Cameron (Honours) - the third highest average in Gr. 12, the Student of the Year trophy, prizes for the highest marks in Co-op Work Studies 601 and Information Technology 401, the up to $500 Community Service Bursary, the $500 Honourable Madam Justice Michele M. Murphy Award, the $300 Kinkora & Area Fire Department Bursary, and the S.A.S.S.Y. award in memory of Dennis “DJ” Junior Gallant. **Leah Craig (Honours) – the Governor General’s Medal, the highest average in Gr. 12, the Earl and Annie Duffy Scholarship to U.P.E.I. renewable for four years with a total value up to $12,000, a $3000 Celebrating Student Achievement Award to U.P.E.I., the $535 Kinkora Regional High School Staff Bursary, the Brendan “BK” Kelly Award for
Academic and Athletic Excellence, prizes for the highest marks in Physics 621, Biology 621, Peer Helping 601, AgriScience 801, the Stewart McKelvey Prize for the highest mark in English 621, the Biovectra Prize for the highest mark in Chemistry 621, the Patricia McCardle Prize & the Ceretti’s Grocery & Hardware Prize for the highest marks in Math 621B and Math 611, a certificate for being selected as a 2015 Schulich Leader Nominee, the K.R.H.S. Agriculture Certificate, the up to $500 Community Service Bursary, and the $250 Father Lou Murphy Memorial Trust Award The late DJ Gallant Ceilidh Gaudet - the $3000 Government of P.E.I. Marine Atlantic Bursary, the $500 Holland College Memorial Fund Award, the $250 Transitions Leadership Award to Holland College, the K.R.H.S. Agriculture Certificate, and the $250 Borden-Carleton & Area Fire Dept. Bursary Logan Heffel - first student from K.R.H.S. to complete the requirements for the Academy Diploma Program in Agriculture & BioScience, and the Mutant Award for weightlifting Carter Hutcheson - the Principal’s Attendance Award for the Gr. 12 student with the best attendance record Ted Landry - a certificate recognizing his participation in a Rotary Youth Exchange to Rome, Italy, and the K.R.H.S. Agriculture Certificate Jordan Larkin Bethany Lawless the $1000 RBC Award, the K.R.H.S. Agriculture Certificate, the up to $500 Community Service Bur-
sary, the Shamrock Unit of the C.W.L. Award, and the $250 John Callbeck Memorial Award Kirk Lundrigan– the $1000 Noonan Petroleum Ltd. Scholarship, $500 Slemon Park Corporation Bursary, and the Stewart McKelvey Prize for highest mark in English 631 Andrew MacCormack - the prize for the highest mark in Accounting 621 Sarah MacDonnell prize for the highest mark in Music 621, the K.R.H.S. Agriculture Certificate, the up to $500 Community Service Bursary, the K.R.H.S. Coffee House Bursary, the Long & McQuade Music Award, the Turn Around Award, and the $500 Raymond Kelly Memorial Bursary (shared) **Joel MacDougall (Honours) The Shamrock Unit of the C.W.L. Award Tamika MacLellan Austin Martin - prize for the highest mark in Canadian History 621 **Jenna McCarville (Honours) - the $3000 Samuel Holland Entrance Scholarship to Holland College, the $250 Transitions Leadership Award to Holland College, the Canadian Parents for French prize for a student showing interest & enthusiasm in learning a second language, A My Explore bursary valued at $2200 to study French for five weeks this summer at Université Sainte Anne, the up to $500 Community Service Bursary, the Kinkora C.W.L. Award, and the Turn Around Award **Molly Murphy (Honours) fourth highest average in Gr. 12, a $2000 Dalhousie University Entrance Scholarship, a $4500 Dal University Residence Scholarship, the $500 Dal
University Faculty of Agriculture Ag. Cert. Program Scholarship, the $1500 Consolidated Credit Union Scholarship, the $1000 Eric Murray Memorial Scholarship, the $1000 PEI 4-H Council Scholarship, the $1000 Aubrey MacDonald Bursary, the prize for the highest mark in Global Issues 621, the K.R.H.S. Agriculture Certificate, the $200 Agriculture Sector Council Agri-Science Prize, the up to $500 Community Service Bursary, and the $200 Jennifer Ann Kilbride Memorial Bursary **Cassie Murray (Honours) - the $2000 Leaders of Tomorrow Scholarship to U.P.E.I., a $1000 Celebrating Student Achievement Award to U.P.E.I., the K.R.H.S. Agriculture Certificate, the up to $500 Community Service Bur-
photos Janice Broderick sary, the $1500 Malpeque Bay Credit Union Scholarship, the $1000 Duffy Construction Bursary, the $500 Rotary Club of Summerside Scholarship, the $400 Kinkora Community Council Bursary, and the $500 Raymond Kelly Memorial Bursary (shared) Hailey Noonan K.R.H.S. Agriculture Certificate and the $300 Nicholas Lambe Memorial Award Amanda O’Connor- an award for consistent effort, a certificate recognizing her participation in a Rotary Youth Exchange to Brussels, Belgium, the K.R.H.S. Agriculture Certificate, the up to $500 Community Service Bursary, the Ralph McCarvill Memorial Bursary, and the Helena Green Memorial Award for Canadian History **Rebecca Paynter
(Honours) - the fifth highest average in Gr. 12, the Student of the Year trophy, the $1500 Consolidated Credit Union Scholarship, a $1000 Celebrating Student Achievement Award to U.P.E.I., the $1000 Leonard E. Keefe and Genevieve L. Keefe Memorial Scholarship, an award for consistent effort, the K.R.H.S. Agriculture Certificate, the David MacDonald Memorial Plaque & Bursary, the up to $500 Community Service Bursary, and the $300 Patricia Duffy Memorial Bursary **Amanda Pinkham (Honours) the second highest avg. in Gr. 12, the $1050 Holland College Faculty Association Award, the $800 P.E.I. Mutual Insurance Education Trust Scholarship, prize for the highest mark in French 621, the Patricia McCardle Prize and the Ceretti’s Grocery & Hardware Prize for the highest mark in Math 621A, the Canadian Parents for French prize for a student showing interest & enthusiasm in learning a second language, and the up to $500 Community Service Bursary Destiny Powers **Tim Reeves (Honours) - a $1000 Celebrating Student Achievement Award to U.P.E.I., an award for consistent effort, the K.R.H.S. Agriculture Certificate, and the $350 Aden and Gladys Mulligan Memorial Scholarship Logan Robinson K.R.H.S. Agriculture Certificate and the Patrick MacWilliams Memorial Award Cody Sinclair - the Turn Around Award Alexandra Torok - an award for consistent effort and the K.R.H.S. Agriculture Certificate Quiana Woolaver - the $1000 Eric Murray Memorial Scholarship, the $500 Marilyn and Leah Smith Education Scholarship, an award for consistent effort, the up to $500 Community Service Bursary, and the $500 GC Bell Town of Borden-Carleton Scholarship
Kinkora Regional High School students enjoying a Grad BBQ at the beach and, a chance for a photo op.
2015 Kensington Police Service Bike RodeoKindergarten 1st Connor Clark 2nd Carson McIver 3rd Noah Davis Grade 1 1st Andrea Gallant 2nd Ellie Killam 3rd Fulton Weeks Grade 2 1st Liam Walsh 2nd Misty Matthews 3rd McKenszie Matheson Grade 3 1st Owen Killam 2nd Brennan Verhulp 3rd Mallory Cole Grade 4 1st Brock Boutilier 2nd Alexis Paynter 3rd Nathan Driscoll Grade 5 1st Gus MacEwen 2nd Lincoln MacKay 3rd Marcus Johnson Grade 6 1st Zachery Pendleton 2nd Reid MacKay 3rd Skye Boutilier Draw Winner of Bikes •Kindergarten Kennedy MacLean Logan Perry •Grade 1 Katie Morrison Connor Robinson •Grade 2 Aubrey Butler Erica Gallant •Grade 3 Kale Riley Sam Pendleton •Grade 4 Marissa Stewart Jack McCarville •Grade 5 - Nikolas Wigmore •Grade 6 - Lauren Folland
educating parents and children about basic bicycle safety
Linda Durdle of Durdle’s Bookkeeping presents bicycle
Bonnie MacRae of MBCU presents bicycle
Ryan Simmonds of Mel’s PetroCan presents bicycle
Organizations and businesses who gave monetary donations for bikes. Back L-R: Lion Bradley Ramsay of Malpeque Bay Area Lions Club, Lion Keith Sudsbury & Lion Theresa Cousins of Kensington Lions Club, Ryan Simmonds of Mel’s PetroCan, Linda Durdle of Durdle’s Bookkeeping and Bonnie MacRae of Malpeque Bay Credit Union with Cst. Arsenault of Kensington Police Service.
Kim Thomasof Clark’s Insurance presents bicycle
Back L-R: Mayor Rowan Caseley, Cst. Arsenault and Chief Lewie Sutherland congratulate winners.
On Saturday, June 20 Kensington Police Service held their 2015 Bike Rodeo at Community Gardens Complex in Kensington. As always this annual event proved to be fun for kids and parents and, an opportunity to teach basic bicycle road safety.
Mayor Rowan Caseley Town of Kensington presents bicycle
Registration saw an amazing 115 entries which was handled by staff members from the Kensington Police Service and staff from theTown of Kensington. Participants went through a short bicycle inspection (helmets, brakes, proper seat height, bell/horn) carried out by Police Chief Lewie Sutherland, Cst Joe Arsenault, Mayor Rowan Caseley and MLA Matthew MacKay. This was followed by participants maneurvering a bicycle course laid out on the floor of Community Gardens (riding a straight line, stopping, turning, signalling etc.). Riders were escorted through the course stations by members of the Kensington Police Service, Town Councilors and volunteers. The course gave young riders a chance to show their skill and knowledge of bicycle road rules. On Wednesday, June 24 the presentations (trophies/bicycles) were handed out at Queen Elizabeth Elementary School. A big thank you was expressed to all the organizations and businesses whose monetary donations enabled the purchase of all the bikes: PEI Police Association, Scoitabank Kensington, Mel’s PetroCan, Matt MacKay, Durdle’s Bookkeeping, Malpeque Bay Area Lions Club, Clark Insurance, Davison Funeral Home, Malpeque Bay Credit Union, Independant Grocer (formerly SaveEasy), Kensington Agriculture, KENT Building Supplies Kensington, Lee Pidgeon Elctrical, Town of Kensington, Johnny’s Dairy Bar, Kenmac Auto Body, Summerside Chrysler, Campbell’s Plumbing & Heating, Kensington Country Co-Op, Kensington Lion’s Club, Island Stone Pub, Coulson’s Realty and Thompson Well Drilling.
Keith Sudsbuy and Theresa Cousins of Kensington Lions Club presents bicycle
Chief Lewie Sutherland congratulated all the participants who took part in this year’s rodeo. He went on to thank the Kensington Food Basket for their generous donation of hotdogs and buns, as well as Kensington Tim Hortons for the donation of timbits. A Special thanks went out to Reeves’ Water Treatment Systems for donating all the trophies, to chefs Bonnie MacRae and Karen Murphy and, to Mayor Rowan Caseley, Councilor Rodney Mann, Kim Caseley-Town of Kensington, MLA Matthew MacKay and Gary Gallant for their help. Mayor Rowan Caseley thanked the Police Service for holding another successful Rodeo and acknowledged the support of all the businesses and volunteers who come out for the rodeo.
The Community of Kinkora Celebrates Canada Day serving the community and area
Barbecuing with family and neighbours. Members of the Kinkora Fire Dept. give MLA Jamie Fox a tour of one of the dept. trucks.
Kinkora Good Neighbour Award presented to Karen Noonan Front L-R: Georgie Smith and Paula Smith (members of the nominating committee), and Karen Noonan. Karen was joined by family members Jonathan, Russel and Jeremy Noonan.
Bounce House FUN!
On Canada Day members of the Kinkora Fire Department welcomed guests to the station where they hosted tours of their equipment and vehicles. In addition children were given the opportunity to try on the gear worn by fire fighters during a call.
Mini fire truck on display
Kids suit up in fire fighter gear during an open house hosted by Kinkora Fire Dept. on Canada Day.
Page 26 KISH Graduation cont’d from p. 21 Camiel Rammelaere: Recipient of The Carpentry Prize and The Automotive Prize sponsored by Blue Heron Construction; The Math 801 Prize sponsored by The PEI Road Builders and Heavy Construction; and Arthur Ready Memorial Scholarship valued at $1500 (split between 2 recipients) Matthew Reid: Arthur Ready Memorial Scholarship valued at $1500 (split between 2 recipients) and Royal Canadian Legion Branch #9 Ladies Auxiliary Scholarship valued at $500 Kiersten Richards: Recipient of 200 Wing Royal Canadian Air Force Bursary valued at $1000 Kassidy Smythe: Recipient of The Stewart McKelvy Law Prize and the Subject Prize for Oceanography 621 sponsored by Shoppers Drug Mart Summerside Andrew Weeks: Recipient of The Kensington Happy Seniors Group Award valued at $100 University & College Scholarships Awarded: University of PEI The Harrison McCain Scholarship valued at $4000 renewable to a maximum of $16,000 and A Celebrating Student Achievement Scholarship valued at $1000 and renewable for up to 4 years to Raena Parent A Celebrating Student Achievement Scholarship valued at $2000, and renewable for up to 4 years, A Leaders of Tomorrow Scholarship valued at $2000 and, The John H. Bell County Scholarship – Prince County Entrance Award valued at $180 to Brett McDermott A Celebrating Student Achievement Scholarship valued at $2000 and renewable for up to
The County Line Courier ~ your community newspaper 4 years to Bryanna LeClair A Celebrating Student Achievement Scholarship valued at $2000 and renewable for up to 4 years to Dylan MacIsaac A Celebrating Student Achievement Scholarship valued at $500 and renewable for up to 4 years to Brooke Johnston A Celebrating Student Achievement Scholarship valued at $500 and renewable for up to 4 years to Maria MacKinnon A Celebrating Student Achievement Scholarship valued at $500 and renewable for up to 4 years to Andrew Weeks
standing Student Trophy and Prize selected by staff as the best all round student of this year is awarded to Kelsey Haslam •The fifth highest average to Brett McDermott •The fourth highest average to Sabrina Nunn •The third highest average to Dylan MacIsaac •The second highest average to Brianna MacKay •The prize and school plaque for the school’s highest average, and the Governor General’s Bronze medal to Bryanna LeClair •The valedictory address was given by James Murphy
Holland College The W. Garfield Weston Award for Excellence for Aspiring Trades People valued at $4,500 to Matthew Reid The Samuel Holland Entrance Scholarship for High School students valued at $3,000 to Brianna MacKay The Samuel Holland Entrance Award valued at $1,000 to Treina Lockhart The Partners in Value Award valued at $1000 to Camiel Rammelaere Acadia University Acadia University Entrance Scholarship valued at $1,275 and renewable each year to a max value of $5,100 and an entrance award valued at $750 to Sabrina Nunn University of New Brunswick The UNB Governor Thomas Carleton Entrance Scholarship valued at $1000 to Kelsey Haslam The UNB Governor Thomas Carleton Entrance Scholarship valued at $1000 to Dylon Montgomery Academic Standing Awards The Class of 1967 Out-
THANK YOU Kensington Intermediate Senior High would sincerely like to thank all the graduation donors for whom local, provincial, national, memorial awards, scholarships, bursaries and prizes are named. Our graduation ceremony would not be as successful without all your contributions. As well, there are many donors who are not named in our press release and as a result, we give recognition to those here. Prize Contributors Clark Insurance Carolyn Francis Coronation W.I. Bio Vectra Inc. Davison Funeral Home Buffie Boily Photographic Arts Kensington Agricultural Services CPF KISH Chapter Kensington Lions Club Cavendish Farms Kensington UCW Rev. Ches Boutilier Kensington Legion Ladies Auxiliary Long River W.I. Kensington Area Historical Society Malpeque W.I. Long & McQuade Margate Pastoral Charge Deltaware Systems New London W.I.
Slemon Park Corporation Spring Brook W.I. Springfield W.I. Stewart McKelvey Kensington Happy Group Seniors St. Mary’s CWL Vector Aerospace Engine Services Town of Kensington Blue Heron Construction Inc. Summerside Toyota Cox & Palmer Shoppers Drug Mart Castle Building Supplies KISH Band Parents Malpeque W.I. Summerside Hyundai Spring Valley W.I. Hemphill Chev Buick GMC Ltd. D. Alex MacDonald Ltd. PEI Road Builders & Heavy Construction Association
Annual
BRYANTON Gathering Sunday, July 19th The annual Bryanton gathering will be held at the Murray Christian Center on School Street in Kensington on Sunday afternoon, July 19th. We will have our usual Chinese Auction and Pot Luck Supper. All relatives are invited to attend. For more information contact Kay Wall at 902-436-7155 <tel:902-436-7155> .
July 8, 2015 In Memoriam Cemetery Service, People’s Cemetery, Kensington 2pm Sunday, July 19, Rev. Margie Fagan In case of inclement weather, Service will be at St. Mark’s Anglican Church, Kensington
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Mel’s PetroCanada Makes Generous Donation To Camp Triumph in Malpeque Giving Back To The Community Recently Ryan Simmonds, on behalf of Mel’s Petro Canada, Kensington was pleased to present a $1,500.00 cheque to Kathi Sheriko of Camp Triumph in Malpeque. The money came from the proceeds of gas and diesel sales and private donations at Mel’s Grand Opening held on June 6th.
L-R: Kathlen Murphy, Matt Sheriko, Ryan Simmonds (3rd from left), Kathi Sheriko, Eric MacInnis and Lindsay Power.
Camp Triumph is a camp for children who have a sibling or parent with a serious chronic illness or disability. It is a haven where daily stresses take a backseat for a change.
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Happy Hour - Fridays, 4pm - close Chase the Queen of Spades- every Friday 7pm July 12 - FLEAMARKET 9 am -1 pm JULY 25- LEGION CEILIDH Sat. July 25, 7:30 pm. Entertainers: Jeannie Cameron, Bill & Gertrude Campbell, Erma Campbell, Jason Campbell, Kevin Author, Sandra & Ricky Jones. Cover charge applies. Small lunch provided and 50/50 Draw. July 31 - Lounge Entertainment 6 pm -9 pm. Music by Jeannie Cameron, Nathan Condon, Roy Arsenault.
FUN SUNDAY, JULY 19 - 2 TO 5 P.M. EVERYONE INVITED ON THE GROUNDS OF PRINCE EDWARD LODGE #14 GRAHAMS ROAD (RTE 8 OFF HWY #2 OR #6) •NEW LONDON COMMUNITY FIRE DEPT TRUCKS ON DISPLAY •GAMES AND RACES •FACE PAINTING •SCAVENGER HUNT •BARBECUED HOT DOGS •PULLED PORK •STRAWBERRIES AND ICE CREAM