Clc july 9 2014 by Michael Smith

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Vol 22 No 13

Linking Island Communities Together With Community Powered Stories and Events July 9, 2014

35TH Annual SOMERSET FESTIVAL in Kinkora JULY 14-20 SCHEDULE p. 14-16

Canada Day Celebrations

Branch No. 9 Color Party (Comrades David Doucette, Tim Harris, Lloyd Banks, Dana Cole) March on the Colors as Cst Joe Arsenault unfurles and raises the Canadian Flag.

Congratulations to Citizen of the Year Ann Brander

On July 1, Kensington Rail Yard was the setting for the Town of Kensington Canada Day Celebrations and Fun. Area residents and visitors alike turned out at 11am for the start of the Canada Day events to mark Canada’s Birthday. Master of Ceremonies Rowan Caseley, Deputy Mayor, welcomed everyone and introduced Dignitaries attending; Mayor Gordon Coffin of Kensington, Senator Libbe Hubley, Hon. Wayne Easter, P.C., M.P. for Malpeque, Hon. Wes Sheridan, Minister of Finance, Energy and Municipal Affairs, MLA Kensington-Malpeque and, invited All to participate and enjoy the day’s events: performance by Libbe Hubley’s Lady Slipper Step Dancers/Fiddler Cathy Campbell and friends/ Fiddler Jason Campbell, Marching on of the Colors by Royal Canadian Legion Branch No. 9 Color Party and raising of the flag by Cst Joe Arsenault Kensington Police Service, singing of O’Canada by Samantha Munden, prayer by Rev. Margie Fagen, introduction of Citizen and Youth of the Year Presentations, Kensington Art Gallery Presentation, Bunny Trails Petting Zoo, free BBQ, cake cutting ceremony, yummy ice cream at the James Mullally Blacksmith Shop and, the opening of the EVK Memorial Swimming Pool for the summer. The Citizen of the Year Award was presented to Ann Brander by Mayor Gordon Coffin. Ann has been a volunteer with the Kensington Community School for the past several years, assisting with planning, fundraising and even instructing. Her love of working with youth led her to the Girl Guide movement where she volunteered as Brownie leader over thirty years ago and she is still actively involved today. Ann has been helping out at the Community Gardens Complex since the 1970s and she is still a regular fixture at hockey games cheering on our local teams. We are proud to recognize Ann Brander as our 2015 Citizen of the Year.

Chef Bev Heaney serves up Island Mussels

Reading Tent- Shelley Tamton, Library Technician and Emily Preston promote Summer Reading Club.

Face painting fun

HAPPY Canada Day Dance

Town of Kensington Youth of the Year Award was presented to Makayla Powell by Mayor Gordon Coffin. Makayla, through a process of public nomination, was judged to have demonstrated outstanding achieveCongratulations ments. As a maturing leader, she has dedicated herself to countless school activities, community involvement, and is to a true community volunteer, all of which builds the Town of Youth Of Kensington to become a stronger community for everyone.

The Year Makayla Powell

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Taste testing some Canada Day fare.

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Pretty in Pink A little girl enjoys the festivities during the annual Canada Day celebrations in Kensington on July 1.

Teenagers show their Canada pride during celebrations

Getting up close and personal with some scaley friends from Bunny Trails Pet Ranch

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NEW LONDON Community Complex June Draw Winners

John MacIsaac and Laura Pidgeon.

$1000 Dollar Winner Mary Sullivan, Kensington/Martha MacLellan, Indian River

$100 Dollar Winners

•Allan Sinclair, Stanley Bridge •Andrew & Angie Matheson, Grahams Road •Shelly Jollimore, Kelvin Grove •Cheryl Jay, Margate •Justin Campbell, Kensington/Denny Hopping, S’side The Draw was made by John MacIsaac.

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New London Fire Department Elimination Draw Winners

Organizers expressed congratulations to all the winners and a thank you to everyone who bought tickets to support the draw for the fire department! 1st Ticket out winner of $1000.00 - 1st Class Hair and Nails 50th Ticket out winner of $100.00 - Dale Adams 100th Ticket out winner of $100.00 George Campbell 150th Ticket out winner of $100.00 - Brian Gallant 200th Ticket out winner of $100.00 - Jordan MacKay 250th Ticket out winner of $100George MacRae 300th Ticket out winner of $100.00 - KMP 348th Ticket out win-

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Fireman Scott Cole (left) congratulates Grand Prize Winner Joe O’Connor. ner of $300.00 - Robert & Brenda Montgomery 349th Ticket out winner of $500.00 - Wilfred Gillis 350th Ticket out and Grand Prize Winner Joe O’Connor

Kensington Heritage Library 6 Commercial Street

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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 Happy Summer Everyone! TD Summer Reading Club, Theme - EUREKA! I’m happy to announce that Emily Preston will be coordinating the TD Summer Reading Club this summer! Please drop by the library and register for the fun!! The TD Summer Reading Club encourages children to read throughout the summer months. Scheduled activities are held a few times per week and children are welcome to join in for stories, crafts, art, science etc! The theme for this summer is Eureka! Emily will be visiting with the Reading Tent at Queen Elizabeth Elementary School Play-

ground on Mondays from 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm! (weather permitting) The drop-in times for school-aged children are as follows: Wednesdays 1:30 2:30 pm or Thursdays 11:00 am - 12:00 pm. (The activities will be the same both days ~ You choose which day/ time works best for you.) The drop-in time for preschool aged children will be Tuesdays at 10am. Everyone is welcome! Hope to see you soon! Please “like” our Facebook page: Kensington Heritage Library to keep up to date on additional programs and activities! Shelley Tamtom Library Technician

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Politicians Should Watch Their Expense Accounts New Play by Andy Walker Editor, Island Farmer/Freelance journalist President, Canadian Association of Journalist, PEI Vice president, Atlantic Farm Writers Association

The dean of Island politics is coming under fire for his meal expenses. Fisheries and Aquaculture Minister has accumulated over $8000 in meal expenses in 26 months—the period in question was from October of 2011 to last December. That amounts to an average of $315 a month taxpayers picked up the tab for. The opposition Progressive Conservatives obtained the information on MacKinley and his fellow cabinet ministers with an access to information request under the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. The information should be made public routinely—not just for cabinet ministers but for all MLA’s—both government and opposition. Everybody who sits inside the rail at Province House should be reminded constantly the money they spend doesn’t belong to them. It comes from the taxpayer. I know it is a cliché to say, but it is true. If politicians are embarrassed when the information is made public, that is too bad. If they can’t defend every nickel, they should be embarrassed. Everybody knows the province is facing significant financial challenges. Government is raising the fees it charges for services to an Island population that has long had the dubious distinction of having the lowest average wage in the country. MLA’s and especially cabinet ministers have a

duty to ensure their expenses reflect that reality. However, there is a fine balance. Many people have meal expenses as part of their employment and, in the vast majority of cases, the employer picks up the tab—either directly through a credit card or by reimbursement later. Should elected officials be any different? What is particularly strange is that MacKinley accumulated close to $900 in receipts from fast food locations. While coffee and muffins are understandable, it would seem strange for a cabinet minister to walk in to a meeting carrying a bucket of chicken under his arm. At the very least, taxpayers deserve a full accounting. It also looks like the fisheries minister wanted to make sure the car taxpayers provide him with was clean. The opposition’s request showed that MacKinley used a car wash 3 or 4 times a month at a cost of $11-$13 each time. Does the average Island taxpayer wash their car once a week? I would suggest not. I know that might sound petty, but it is the principle. Opposition Leader Steve Myers told CBC he “has a problem” with a cabinet minister making $115,000 that can’t afford to buy his own chicken or pay for his own car wash. However, as of this writing, Myers has missed an opportunity to put his money where his mouth is. Don’t forget that, as

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opposition leader, Myers gets most of the same perks as a cabinet minister, including the same salary and a government car. Let him table his expenses and, if he is as careful with the people’s money entrusted to him as he claims, he could serve as an example to the government benches. To be fair, the comparison is a little stilted. Cabinet ministers do have more meetings— they are in a position to act on requests while an opposition leader can’t. These kind of issues can do some damage. Talking about millions

and billions of dollars is far from the reality of most Islanders. However, we can relate to the cost of a bucket of chicken. Remember the outrage that accompanied Bev Oda’s $16 glass of orange juice. Nobody is suggesting MacKinley has done anything outside of the expense rules of government. Yet, sometimes the letter of the law is not quite enough to satisfy voters. That being said, it will probably take more than chicken and car wash receipts to put the fisheries minister in danger of losing his seat in the next election. You don’t survive over 25 years in politics without learning how to smooth the ruffled feathers of voters.

“What to Wear to the Birth of a Nation”, July 12, 7:30pm, At Milton Community Hall

What to Wear to the Birth of a Nation is a quirky, funny and new play that unveils the “great women” behind the “great men” who shaped our nation. Stern faces, side-burns, trousers and top hats: this is what you see in George P. Roberts’ iconic photograph on the steps of Province House on September 11, 1864. If there was a sister photograph of women only, what would it look like? Who would be there? What would they be wearing? A private conversation between women lets us peek into the lives of the gentler sex as they face the first challenge of the day: getting dressed! These elaborate layers of clothing and social negotiation assemble in private letting us see how some things just never change: Canadian women will speak their minds and are willing to sacrifice comfort for fashion. As entertaining as it is steeped in truth, this play will introduce you to the real-life “Mothers of the Confederation”. This event is held on Saturday, July 12th at 7:30pm. Tickets can be purchased at the door or pre-ordered at (902) 963-3963. The Milton Community Hall is located at 7 New Glasgow Rd (corner of rte 7 and 224).

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Kelvin Grove - documenting and celebrating a community’s history

The home of Lori and Matthew Sharpe is located 1 km north of the Blue Shank Rd on the MacIntyre Road. This home was originally built in 1887 by its first owners Archibald and Ada MacMurdo. Archibald MacMurdo immigrated to Prince Edward Island from Dumfries Scotland. At that time the MacIntyre Road was called the New Dumfries Road due to the fact that many of the settlers in the area were from Dumfries Scotland. The road name changed when a land owner by the name of MacIntyre donated land near the end of the road to allow for the Dumfries road to be connected to the all-weather highway.

Archibald and Ada were a mixed farming family who raised five children – Mary, Erskine, Albert, Percy and Muriel. Erskine, as the oldest son, took over the house and at that time the 275 acre farm from his father in the mid 1920’s. Erskine and his wife Kathryn raised four children on the farm - Louise, Allison, Jean and Katherine. Erskine’s son Allison continued on the farming tradition and worked the farm until 1983 at which point the house with a 1.5 acre lot was sold to the Skinner family who were employed at CFB Summerside. After the Skinners the home was sold a number of times between 2001 and 2009. Among the

owners during this period were Ed Spencer and his wife who was a doll maker, VanHasselt/Gay who made many renovations, with care to maintain the character of the 100 year old home, Shephane Cloutier from Montreal, Erin Locke and her husband who were both Teachers from New Brunswick and the Millar family who were business owners/ clothing store owners from Edmonton who now have a clothing store in Chtown called Color Blind. In 2009 the Sharpe family bought the home. Lori works at the Prince County Hospital and Matthew works for the Canadian Food Inspection Agency. They have lived there for just over four years with their 2 year old son Weston. The Sharpe’s now have a small hobby farm with a large vegetable garden and fruit trees planted

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A photo of the homestead when it was owned by Erskin & Kathryn MacMurdo and son Allison.

A photo of the home showing three young boys proudly standing beside a 1964 Century Farm sign.

for their own use making preserves. The house is now over 125 years old and has a lot a character for a home its age, hard wood floors throughout, wide wood trim around the doors, windows, baseboards and plaster crown

Present day photo of the home now owned by Matthew & Lori Sharpe.

molding around the ceiling and light fixtures. Archibald and Ada planted two linden trees in the yard in 1888. Unfortunately, one was eaten by a horse a year later but, the other tree still remains on the prop-

erty and is now 15 and ½ feet around its base and is just over 125 years old. As a coincidence the current owner’s ancestors also immigrated from the same area as the original owners in Dumfries Scotland.

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Giving Back - Proceeds from Concert Shared With Salvation Army A concert to honour and remember the late Arnold and Ruby MacDonald, hosts of the former cable television show “Arnold MacDonald and Friends”, was held at Princetown United Church in Malpeque recently. A portion of the proceeds from the concert was presented to a representative from the Salvation Army, Major Priscilla Drover, by two of the concert organizers, Joyce Bryenton and Darlene Harding.

July 13 10:30 Service of Worship July 20 10:30 – Service of Worship For updated info and to view all our programs, check out our website at: www.kensingtonunited. ca

Shortcuts “In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight.” Proverbs 3:6 (NIV)

Lauretta Balderston free-lance writer We were taught in school that the shortest distance between two points is a straight line. When travelling across Canada the highway is as straight as the landscape allows and we do get to our destination quickly when we follow the highway. But this direct route cuts off the scenic areas and the smaller communities that add interest and beauty to a trip from one point to another, so my husband and I usually choose the shortcuts away from the highway. We recently went to Cape Breton and chose to travel along the Sunrise Trail from Amherst to Pictou. The actual kilometers were supposed to be less but, the winding roads, unexpected detours and reduced speeds made the trip a wee bit longer. We allowed ourselves the extra travel time so we could stop here and there and enjoy the shops, cafes and the scenery. (I love the water and will always opt for travelling anywhere near water just because!) Coming back to PEI we chose the Sunrise

Trail again, in spite of the winding roads and the detours. We enjoyed lunch in Baddeck, a snack outside Tatamagouche and breathed in the salty air as we travelled along the coast. (We also stopped at a few yard sales along the way.) We decided to take the shortcut along the coast to Port Elgin, bypassing Amherst this time. The sign said “42 km to PEI” so we figured we had bypassed Amherst and would come out just at Port Elgin or near there. At about the same time we both said, “This seems to be taking way too long. Did we miss a turn back there somewhere?” But the signs were clear and so we continued on our way. Imagine our surprise when we saw the windmills to our left and a different sign telling us we were now 65 km from PEI! We drove right through the center of the town of Amherst and still we do not know how we messed up the shortcut home. Clearly we did miss a sign at some point. Our shortcut had us drive an extra 46 km and we were both reading all the signs along the way, paying attention, (or so we thought), to directions.

Life is like that when we try to take shortcuts on our faith journey too. We sail along thinking we are doing all right, then find ourselves back where we started or where we never intended to be in the first place. That’s why the Bible tells us to “acknowledge him and he will make (our) paths straight.” Proverbs 3:6 (NIV). Even when we have the best intentions and we know where we are headed we have to be mindful that there are detours and obstacles in our path that will take us off our intended course. The shortest distance between two points is a straight line. Jesus very clearly states, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.” John 14: 6 (NIV) There are those who would tell us to do our best, live a good life and treat others kindly and we will be all right. These are admirable traits to have but the shortest distance between here and eternity is through Jesus. He said it. I believe it! We are all on our faith journey seeking the same final destinationeternity. Let us keep our minds and our hearts focused on knowing Jesus personally and following where He leads. There is no shortcut!

Our Community Churches Events Calendar

Kensington United Church of Canada Rev. Robert McCarthy

L-R: Darlene Harding, Major Priscilla Drover and Joyce Bryenton.

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St. Mary’s Holy Family Roman Catholic Parish Father John Molina

M a s s e s : Sat: 7pm, Sun: 9am St James Summerfield Sunday at 10:30am WeeklyPrayer Service being held on Thursday at Kensington Community Care. Spiritual Meditation: Every Monday evening at 7pm, 77 Broadway St. Kensington. Everyone Welcome Fellowship: Last Sunday of the month following Mass in the parish centre. M e e t i n g s : Knights of Columbus: Second Monday of the month at 8pm. Catholic Women’s League: Second Tuesday of the month at 7pm. All are WELCOME.

Sausage St. Stephens Church #1612 Rte 101 Irishtown Sat., July 12 7:30 - 10am muffins, biscuits, and cinnamon rolls with a sale of Home Baked Goodies wheel chair friendly Don’t Miss Out

Margate Pastoral Charge Rev. Anne Dalziel Singer

Kensington New London Presbyterian Church Rev Alan Stewart

Princetown United Church Southwest River United Church

“All are welcome, all are welcome in this place.” Summer worship: 9:30 a.m. - Princetown 11 a.m. - Southwest River July 20 10:30 a.m. Combined service at Princetown Church

Kensington Nazarene Community Church 47 Victoria St., Kensington Pastor Ray Hinchey •Worship Meeting: Sunday 11:00 a.m. •Adult Study and Discussion Group Wednesday 7:00 p.m.

Kensington Community Church Pastor Gene Carson

Mt. Zion Masonic Lodge Victoria St, Kensington Sunday Evening 6:30pm Pastor Gene Carson RR1 Kensington, PEI, C0B 1M0 Tel: (902) 836-5220 CSSM Ministries

July 13 Kensington Worship 9:30 a.m. New London Worship 11:00 a.m. Guest Speaker: Brian Woods July 20 Kensington Worship 11:00 a.m. New London Worship 9:30 a.m. Guest Speaker: Rev. Clair MacLeod

Anglican Parish of New London Rev. Margie Fagan July worship: 9 am - St. Mark’s & St. Stephen’s 11 am - St. Elizabeth’s & St. Thomas’ July 12 St. Stephen’s Pancake & Sausage Breakfast, 7:30 – 10 a.m. July 22 Annual Hillsborough Hospital picnic at St. Thomas’ Church, 11:30 a.m. July 30 - Parish Ice Cream Social at New London Complex

Annual Memorial Cemetery Service Kensington Peoples Cemetery Sunday, July 20th, 2pm In case of inclement weather the service will be held at the Presbyterian Church, Kensington. Following the Memorial service there will be an open meeting where we invite you to express any concerns you may have regarding the cemetery.

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July 9, 2014

Interesting Feeder visitors

This week I had three reports from backyard bird feeders. Alan and Mary McDougall sent along a photo of what they think (and I agree) is a Rusty Blackbird commonly described as looking like a short-tailed grackle. I’m watching for that bird but no sign of one yet. Frank Giles reports that he has seen a female cardinal at his feeder. In the years that I have been writing this column, I’ve only heard 4 or 5 times from readers who have seen a Cardinal in their yard. And most reports have been of females which are quite a subdued bird as far as their feathers go. Another reader reports from her cottage and she tells us that among the birds they see are eagles, hawks, flickers, hummingbirds, starlings, fish crows, sea gulls, blue herons, cormorants, sparrows, sea ducks, grackles, bobolinks and osprey. Now all that certainly makes for interesting bird watching! And here? I had a pathetic bird at my platform feeder today. It was so pathetic looking that I could hardly identify it but I’d say that it was a female grackle with serious health problems. It was picking away at the sunflower seeds and then stepped off the platform

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feeder and squished itself up against another feeder to get out of the rain. It stayed there for a bit and then hopped down off the deck and disappeared into the weigela that grows by the deck. It was definitely in poor shape. Anybody Home??? You’ve likely seen the starlings going in and out of the tubing that supports the traffic lights that are suspended over the road. It seems like a rather odd place to build a nest but it’s popular nonetheless. I always assumed that the little birds would be safe there but I’m not so sure any more. One day lately I saw a crow sitting on the traffic light post and he was straining his neck as far as he could to see into the tubing to see if there was anybody home. It reminded me of the story of the big bad wolf and the three little pigs. It would have taken a lot of huffing and puffing on the crow’s part to make any impression on that “house”.

Rhubarb My rhubarb patch has the year off. I still have some in the freezer from last year and I want to get it used up. I keep the flower stalks cut off and enjoy seeing how healthy it looks. One of my favorite ways to eat stewed rhubarb is with plain yogurt. Yesterday a friend gave me yogurt that comes with rhubarb and strawberries in it or at least those flavors. It was tasty but I can’t say that I would have identified the flavors without looking at the label. Country Roads I’ve been doing a fair bit of driving in the country lately and see power lines being set up and trees cut back to accommodate them. I am impressed that the trees are not razed but are cut back to a height that does not interfere with the lines. In some areas where large old trees and power lines cross paths, it’s interesting to see the creative trimming that it takes to make way for the lines and still leave the tree reasonably intact. A weed? It’s that time of year again when weeds occupy a fair bit of time for many of us and maybe it’s a good idea to look at what a weed really is. A weed by definition is simply any plant growing where it’s not wanted. You underseed your barley with red clover and timothy and next year you have a beautiful field of hay. The red clover in bloom is beautiful and the fragrance is delightful. Is the red clover a weed? Definitely not. So you cut the clover and either make dry hay or silage out of it. You

feed it to your cows and spread the manure on a field. Next year you plant strawberries in that field and there is red clover coming up in your strawberry patch! Is it a weed now? Definitely. Many plants wear more than one hat if they persist and end up growing where and when we don’t want them. So how do we control weeds such as dandelions in our lawns? Plants like dandelions have a growing point which is at or just below the soil surface. If the plant it cut off below that point, it will not grow back from that root. It doesn’t work like that for plants like hedge nettle and quackgrass. Even a small fragment of root is capable of producing a new plant. Cleaning up a graden with weeds of this sort is a very painstaking job. Some plants are extremely invasive, such as members of the mint family. You wanted to devote a corner of the garden to mint but soon find out that it intends to take over your whole garden plot. Chose the location for a mint patch carefully. And a word of caution. I highly recommend that you do not plant Japanese knotweed, popularly referred to in these parts as “bamboo” for it does resemble it a bit. It’s invasive and nigh onto impossible to get rid of. Happy Gardening! Gardening Comments aand Questions? Drop me a line at 471 New Glasgow Road, Ebenezer, PE, C1E 0S8 or bcobb06@ gmail.com.

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4th Annual Lobster Dinner The New London Community Complex is having its 4th annual fundraiser lobster dinner billed as an Evening of Fine Food and Music.... The supper will take place on Sat., July 19th beginning with a reception at 6pm and the meal starting at 6:30pm. Proceeds in support of the Complex Renovation Project. The evening of music and fine food consists of a 4 course meal- a salad, mussels, lobster or steak dinner, dessert, tea and coffee, and will end with a concert by Eddy Quinn and Friends. The New London Community Complex is run by board of volunteer directors, who come from one of the eight districts the building serves - New London, Grahams Road, Clinton, Stanley Bridge, Granville, Long River, Spring Brook and French River-Park Corner. Currently the directors are looking for some new board members as well as some new volunteers. New this summer will be Sunday Buffet Breakfasts, served from 8am-11am. If you are interested and, would like to volunteer

some time at one of the breakfasts call Ann at 886-2599. They would love to see you there. Come Out and Support the New London Community Complex, enjoy a great meal and hear some fantastic entertainment with Eddy Quinn and Friends (Courtney Hogan & JOhn Webster). When Eddy Quinn shares a song on stage, it is like an old friend has dropped by for a chat. The threetime male vocalist of the year sings of people and places rooted in his home province of PEI. His music celebrates the Island’s rich Celtic history, its landscape, and its people.

Tickets can be purchased from Cheryl 886-3260, Bev 886-2474, or Michelle 8865091

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Bird Watching:

Rubber boots, a camera and a smile Kensington North Watersheds Association

I have a love of nature that goes back to my early childhood. Last year, with the support of my family, I chose to return to school and study environmental science. I have heard that learning keeps us young, so understandably, this must be why I feel like a kid again. I have a great respect for those that continue to support PEI’s on-going environmental efforts, so in May, I found myself eager to begin work with the Kensington North Watersheds Association. The learning began on the first day, and every day since then, I have gained a greater appreciation for the ongoing efforts of these essential community organizations. The summer crew has worked at re-building the biodiversity of the riparian zones, monitored water quality in our streams and ponds, participated in the Community Aquatic Monitoring Program in the estuaries, and more. We’ve spent numerous hours in our rubber boots throughout the wetlands and along

the stream and rivers. There have been many moments worth capturing with a camera, and I have been very happy to oblige. We’ve watched eagles soar, flowers bloom, fish return to habitat once abandoned, nests of eggs hatch, and I have personally hugged a number of trees, of which I can now more easily identify. The most enjoyment has come from unexpected... listening to what sounds like R2-D2 hiding in a grassy field (Bobolink), or trying to find what is making the bubblepopping sound in a canopy of trees (Raven), or the sound of an engine starting (the drumming of the Ruffed Grouse). I now understand why so many islanders enjoy bird watching, and why it’s one of the fastest growing hobbies in our region. It feels like a treasure hunt. It is great fun to capture an image of the elusive Sora, or the stealthy flight of the Swallow, the silhouette of the Great Blue Heron or the curious nature of the Blackcapped Chicka-

A Black Capped Chickadee photo by Jill Poirier

dee. Every novice birder on PEI can be taught to identify the flash of yellow among the shrubs as the Yellow Warbler. If you have ever glanced out of your kitchen window or walked along our island beaches and come across a feathered friend that you’d like to learn know more about, we can help. The Kensington North Watersheds Association is inviting our community to help identify the bird species in our area. We are creating a list of sightings in our area that will be combined with provincial lists, to record the presence of different bird species during our time.

Should you wish to participate you may contact us with sighting details, such as: your name, date and time, species (if known), location of sighting, description of area (wetland, woodland, grassland, urban) weather, photo (if available) and any additional comments. For additional info, contact the KNWSA office at: wildlife@knwsa.com or 902-432-4988. Watch our website (knwsa.com) as well as our Facebook page (Kensington North Watersheds Association), for information on how to enter data. Jill Poirier KNWSA Staff Nature Enthusiast

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Royal Canadian Legion Branch No. 9 HONOURS AND AWARDS LOBSTER SUPPER Ladies Auxiliary presentations Ladies Auxiliary is a major contributor to the day to day life of the branch. Members of the Ladiesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Auxiliary support the aims and objects of The Royal Canadian Legion and their dedicated service enriches the programs and activities of the Branch.

Carmelita Rix accepts a Life Membership Award on behalf of Pearl MaCullum (unable to attend) from Pres. Jamie Thomas.

At the Honours and Awards Supper, held on Saturday, June 14th, Lois Brown-Sgt-At-Arms, accepted a Life Membership Award on behalf of Cindy McGuirk (unable to attend) from Jamie Thomas, Ladies Auxilphotos CLC iary President.

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L-R: Linda Hunter receives her 5 Year Pin from Jamie ThomasPresident Ladies Auxiliary and Lois Brown LadiesAuxiliary Sgt-At-Arms.

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“The Women of Confederation” Film Screening July 13 at City Cinema

Spring Brook Soldiers Monuments, Route 20, Spring Brook, will be holding their 94th Annual Memorial Service on Sunday, July 13 at 2.30pm. Rev. Chesley Boutilier and Deanna Kerry will be presenting a dialogue presentation and All are Welcome. The Lot 20/21 Veterans Committee is once again pleased to have Deanna Kerry back to help wrap up this project. During the summer she will be filling in data on any mising information that is

Deanna Kerry is shown looking at the over 500 names now on file in the computer program.

known. Deanna can be contacted at the Kensington Seniors Center from

Monday-Friday, 9-5pm or by email at [soldiersmonuments@kennet.pe.ca].

Grass Roots and Cowboy Boots Gets a New Jeep! Warren Ellis and sons Josh & Brody Ellis of Summerside Chrysler Dodge recently DONATED a new Jeep Wrangler Sport to the Prince County Hospital Foundation for the upcoming 6th annual hospital fundraiser, Grass Roots & Cowboy Boots. Warren Ellis, the founder, organizer and financial supporter of this community event, has raised more than $1.3 million in cash and pledges Brody Ellis, right, Josh Ellis, second right and Warren over the past 5 years. Ellis, second left, accompanied by “Baby,” of Summerside All funds raised from Chrysler Dodge, donate a new Jeep Wrangler Sport for this event are used to Grass Roots and Cowboy Boots. Gordon Coffin, President purchase important of the PCH Foundation accepted the keys to the generous medical equipment gift to be won by one lucky ticket purchaser. for the Prince County individuals who have September 6th beginHospital, a cause near and dear to the Ellises. been raising funds for ning at 4:30 pm. Tickets This year, the success- PCH will have an oppor- to the event are $100 and ful event, attended by tunity to present their include dinner, enterover 1000 people annu- donation during the tainment, and a chance ally, will be heightened event and to challenge to win a brand new Jeep by a chance to win this others to do the same Wrangler Sport. Group new Jeep Wrangler Sport by calling in their dona- and individual tickets donated by Summerside tions live on Eastlink TV. can be purchased by The 6th Annual Grass contacting Warren ElChrysler Dodge. In addition, the Jeep draw and a Roots & Cowboy Boots lis at 853-7160. Join Warportion of the fundraiser Prince County Hospital ren, Josh and Brody as will air LIVE on Eastlink Foundation fundraiser they strive to make this TV from 7:00 – 9:00 pm. will take place in East- year’s fund raising event As part of the telecast, link Arena at Credit for PCH the best one yet! groups, businesses and Union Place on Saturday,

JoDee Samuelson new short animated film The Women of Confederation answers the question “What were women doing in 1864”. Public screening takes place on Sunday, July 13.

When local filmmaker, artist and BUZZ columnist JoDee Samuelson was a student at UPEI recently, she was struck by the fact women were rarely mentioned in any of the course material. “It seems women are completely absent from history,” says Samuelson, “except for rare exceptions like Madame Curie, Florence Nightingale, or our own Lucy Maud Montgomery. I wanted to change that in my own small way.” In Samuelson’s new short animated film, The Women of Confederation, a perky red-haired professor gives a lecture about women’s rights in the year of the Charlottetown Conference. The film answers the question, “What were women doing in 1864”. Entertaining and short (8 minutes 30 seconds), this powerful little film is a reminder of just how far women have come in the past one hundred fifty years and the contributions and impact made both locally and internationally. Today women can do and be anything from an astronaut to a Supreme Court Judge. “This is worth celebrating!” states Samuelson. The Women of Confederation was produced under the proud sponsorship of the Federated Women’s Institute of Prince Edward Island with a grant from PEI 2014 Fund and assistance from the National Film Board of Canada. The video launch takes place at City Cinema in Charlottetown with two public screenings at 2pm and 3:15. Reception to take place at 2:30pm. All are welcome.

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Congratulations 2014 K.R.H.S. Graduates 52nd Annual Commencement Exercises of Kinkora Regional High School June 20

L-R: Michael Lawless-Valedictorian, Jaime Cole-Principal, Hillary MacLeod-Student Councl President and Ashton Muttart-Governor General’s Medal winner. photo CLC

Graduate Ashton Muttart won the Governor General’s Medal and was named Student of the Year. Graduate Michael Lawless delivered the Valedictory while Student Council President Hillary MacLeod delivered the Salutation. There were 48 graduates. Note: ** indicates HONOURS DIPLOMA •Sarah Rose Abbott an award for consistent effort, the Helena Green Memorial Award for Canadian History, the Kinkora CWL Award, and the up to $500 Com-

munity Services Bursary. •**Jake Martin Arsenault - the Earl and Annie Duffy full tuition renewable scholarship to U.P.E.I. valued at approximately $22,000, the $3000 Samuel Holland Entrance Scholarship to Holland College, the $500 Slemon Park Corporation Bursary, prizes for the highest marks in Co-op Work Studies 501/601 and Computer Science 521, and the DeltaWare Prize for the highest mark in Computer Science 621. •**Tyler Robert Bell a full-scholarship valued in excess of $120,000 to at-

tend The Royal Military College of Canada in Kingston, Ontario (Regular Officer Training Plan) and a $500 U.P.E.I. Celebrating Student Achievement Award. • A l e x a n d e r Joshua Ivan Bjur •Bearon James B r a c e g i r d l e •Kayla Patty Cameron - $1000 Partners in Value Award to Holland College, the $500 GC Bell Town of Borden-Carleton Scholarship, and the up to $500 Community Services Bursary. •Keshia Stephanie Cameron - the $1000 Part-

ners in Value Award to Holland College and The Turn Around Award •Paige Hannah Coyle •Kelsey Lena Crossman •Travis Bruce D e s R o c h e s •**Katie Rebecca Drummond- $1500 scholarship from the Assumption Foundation, the $1000 Leonard E. Keefe and Genevieve L. Keefe Scholarship, the $1000 GA Oulton Memorial Scholarship to Oulton College, the $1000 Ram Canada 4-H Scholarship, prizes for the highest marks in Geography 621 and Music 801, and the K.R.H.S. Agriculture Certificate. •**Brittany Amber Dwyer - 3rd highest average in Gr. 12, a $20,000 Carleton University Shad Valley Scholarship, the $250 Father Lou Murphy Memorial Trust Award, the Sheena Bradshaw Memorial Music Award, the Long & McQuade Music Award, the up to $500 Community Services Bursary, the prize for the highest mark in Physics 621, the Biovectra Prize for the highest mark in Chemistry 621, the DeltaWare Prize for the highest mark in Computer Science 621, the Patricia McCardle Prize and the Ceretti’s Grocery & Hardware Prize for the highest mark in Math 611, and a certificate for being selected as a 2014 Schulich Leader Nominee. •Jacob Daniel Fox

•Brandy Lynn Francis - the prize for the highest mark in Resource 601 and the K.R.H.S. Perseverance Award. •Kevin Michael Glover - the Shamrock Unit of the C.W.L. Award. •Emily Katheryne Lillian Hagen •John Garret James Harkness - the $1000 Eric Murray Memorial Scholarship, the $300 Aden and Gladys Mulligan Memorial Scholarship, an award for consistent effort, and the K.R.H.S. Agriculture Certificate. •Samuel Carroll Jay - a $1000 U.P.E.I. Celebrating Student Achievement Award and the prize for the highest mark in Accounting 621. •Spencer Kane Johnston - the K.R.H.S. Agriculture Certificate. •Michelle Cynthia Jones - the K.R.H.S. Agriculture Certificate. •Dylan Elliot Kilbride - the $450 Mutant Award for a student who excels in weightlifting, the $200 Jennifer Ann Kilbride Memorial Bursary, and the K.R.H.S. Agriculture Certificate. •**Joseph James Larsen - the $1500 Consolidated Credit Union Scholarship, the $1000 Eric Murray Memorial Scholarship, the $1000 Ram Canada 4-H Scholarship, the $250 Raymond Kelly Memorial Bursary, the K.R.H.S. Agriculture Certificate, and

the up to $500 Community Services Bursary. •Sean Carl Larsen - the $1000 Noonan Petroleum Ltd. Scholarship, the Patricia McCardle Prize and the Ceretti’s Grocery & Hardware Prize for the highest mark in Math 801, and the K.R.H.S. Agriculture Certificate. •Jonah Kenneth Lawless - an award for consistent effort, the Shamrock Unit of the C.W.L. Award, and the K.R.H.S. Agriculture Certificate. •Michael Francis Ignatius Lawless - the $1000 Holland College Leadership & Community Involvement Award, the $300 Kinkora & Area Fire Department Bursary, the prize for the highest mark in Peer Helping 601, the Shamrock Unit of the C.W.L. Award, and the K.R.H.S. Agriculture Certificate. •Miranda Lynn Lowther - the $250 Borden-Carleton & Area Fire Department Bursary. •Brandin Jean MacDonald - the K.R.H.S. Agriculture Certificate. •Chandler Charles Francis MacDonald •Malcolm Robert Reginald MacDonald •**Hillary Joanne MacLeod - 4th highest average in Gr. 12, the $1000 Holland College Leadership & Community Involvement Award, the Ralph McCarvill Memorial Bursary, the $150

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Congratulations 2014 K.I.S.H Graduates

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59th Annual Commencement Exercises of Kensington Intermediate Senior High School June 23 74 Graduates * Indicates Honors The ceremony opened with Principal Donald Mulligan welcoming the many invited guests, family members and the graduates. •*Matthew ArsenaultRecipient of The Welding Prize sponsored by Linkletter Welding, The Math 801 prize &The Automotive Prize and Recipient of The K’town Auto Parts Scholarship Valued at $500, Agriculture Certificate •Blake Bell •Bailea Bernard-Recipient of The Kool Breeze Landscaping Prize in recognition of her work on the school flower beds •Jesse Bernard •Keir Blackett-Recipient of The Carpentry Prize sponsored by Blue Heron Construction & The Kensington Happy Seniors Group Award valued at $100, Agriculture Certificate •Jessie Chaisson-French Immersion Graduate •Kiersten Chappell •*Gwenyth Clark Recipient of The Oceanography 621 prize, The Drama 801 prize sponsored by Buffy Boily, The Peer Helping 801 Prize & The History 621 prize sponsored by the Kensington Historical Society •Patrick Clark •*Hailey Cole-Agriculture Certificate •*Teila Coulson-Recipient of the Mary’s Bake Shop Scholarship valued at $300, The Canadian Parents for French Award, a Department of Education French scholarship valued at $2000 & The Bio Vectra Chemistry Subject Prize, French Immersion Graduate •Blake Cousins-Recipient of The Technology Crops Scholarship valued at $500, French Immersion Graduate, Agriculture Certificate •Matthew CrozierRecipient of the Aerospace Prize Sponsored by Vector Aerospace •Breann Davis-Recipient of the Subject Prize for English 631, Canadian Academy of Travel and Tourism Gold Certificate •Andrew Davison •J.R. Dennis •Damien DeRoy •Kelsey Donald-Recipient of the Kensington Happy Seniors Group Award valued at $100 and the Biology 801 Prize sponsored by D. Alex MacDonald, Agriculture Certificate •Haley Evans-French Immersion Graduate, Canadian Academy of Travel and Tourism Gold Certificate •Campbell Gallant •*Emily Gallant-Recipient of The Subject Prize

for English 621 sponsored by Cavendish Farms, The subject Prize for Co-op Education sponsored by Clark’s Toyota, The Law 521 French Immersion Subject Prize sponsored by Stewart & McKelvey & The Loran Scholarship Nominee Prize Sponsored by Spring Valley Building Supplies, French Immersion Graduate, Agriculture Certificate •Frankie Gallant-Agriculture Certificate, Community Service Bursary •*Megen Gaudet-Recipient of The Subject Prize for Co-op Education sponsored by Clark’s Toyota, French Immersion Graduate, Agriculture Certificate •Sydney Gillis-Agriculture Certificate •Hollie Gravina- Recipient of the Subject Prize for math 621A sponsored by Cox & Palmer, French Immersion Graduate, Canadian Academy of Travel and Tourism Level II Certificate, Community Service Bursary •*Aidan Harrington •*Heather HarrisRecipient of the Subject Prize for Agriculture 621 sponsored by Kensington Agricultural Serive Ltd., The Subject Prize for Physics 621 sponsored by Bio-Vectra, The Subject Prizes for Geography 621, Sociology 621& French 621 French Immersion, The Schulich Scholarship Nominee Prize Sponsored by Spring Valley Building Supplies and an Academic Achievement Award valued at $250 sponsored by Clark’s Insurance, French Immersion Graduate, Agriculture Certificate, Community Service Bursary •Adam Harrison •Logan Jollimore •*Noemie JoncourtRecipient of the Subject Prize for Agriculture 801 sponsored by Kensington Agricultural Services Ltd., The PEI Road Builders & Heavy Construction Prize for Math 621B, The Math 611 prize sponsored by Summerside Hyundai, The French 621 prize sponsored by Canandian Parents for French, & The Subject Prize for Accounting 621, Canadian Academy of Travel and Tourism Level II Certificate, Community Service Bursary •Johanna JorgensenFrench Immersion Graduate, Agriculture Certificate •Alex Kelly •Nikolaos Konstantinou •Nathan Lewis •*Claire LockhartAgriculture Certificate •Bradford MacEwen •Paige MacKay-Canadian Academy of Travel and Tourism Gold Certificate •*Emma MacLean-

Recipient of the Subject Prize for Hospitality 801, Phys Ed 801, The Biology 621 Prize sponsored by Cox & Palmer, The Music 621 Prize sponsored by The Band Parents Association and The Nominee for the Canadian Association of Principal’s Award sponsored by Dr. Peter & Carolyn MacKean, French Immersion Graduate, Canadian Academy of Travel and Tourism Gold Certificate, Community Service Bursary •Matthew Marchbank •*Bradley McKennaRecipient of the Subject Prizes for Accounting 621 & Phys Ed 801, French Immersion Graduate •Vanessa McKennaFrench Immersion Graduate, Canadian Academy of Travel and Tourism Level II Certificate •Brooke Miles - R e c i p i ent of The Ches Boutilier Scholarship valued at $200, Canadian Academy of Travel and Tourism Gold Certificate, Community Service Bursary •Curtis Mill-Recipient of the Kool Breeze Landscaping Prize in recognition of his work on the school flower beds

L-R: Donald Mulligan-Principal, Olivia Roberts-Valadictorian and Heather Harris winner of the Governor General’s Medal.

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•Chantelle Milligan-Agriculture Certificate, Community Service Bursary •*Jenna Moase-Recipient of the Law 521 Subject Prize sponsored by Stewart & McKelvey and The PEI Mututal Insurance Scholarship valued at $800, Agriculture Certificate, Community Service Bursary •Clare Mulligan •Samantha Munden •Nathaly Munoz-French Immersion Graduate

•Trent Murphy •*Kelsey O’ConnorRecognized as a French Language Explore Program participiant valued at $2,200, French Immersion Graduate, Agriculture Certificate •*Hannah OatwayRecipient of the Baltic WI Prize valued at $200 •*Makayla Oatway-French Immersion Graduate *John Phillips-Re-

cipient of the Subject Prizes for Communications 801 & Geography 631 •Shannon Pocock-Recipient of The Alonzo & Ena Webster Memorial Award valued at $100, French Immersion Graduate, Agriculture Certificate, Community Service Bursary •Brandon Pollon-Canadian Academy of Travel and Tourism Level I Certificate •*Makayla Powell-Re-

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Congratulations to the 2013-2014 Grade 6 Class at Queen Elizabeth Elementary School

Rodney MacArthur, Principal at Queen Elizabeth Elementary School, extended congratulations to the graduating class of 2013-2014 on completing their elementary education and wished them all the best as they make their way to intermediate school. He went on to say that on behalf of the entire staff at QEES they will be missed. Mr MacArthur hoped that they have enjoyed their experience at QEES and remarked that along with obtaining vast academic knowledge, they have also gained self-confidence, learned about respecting themselves and others, and that they will have a whole fountain of great memories to look back on and smile. Mr. MacArthur related that as they head into a new chapter in their school life that they do it with excitement for what lies ahead, become a valued member at their new school and a positive role model for others. In closing he said that the years will go by very quickly so make the best of the many opportunities that lie ahead. Queen Elizabeth Elementary School Grade 6 Teachers Stephanie Thompson and Tammy Rice.

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Canada Day - Kensington Art Gallery Presentation of Murals - Paint the Shed part of the Celebration 2014 grant program

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Freight Shed, home of Kensington ART GALLERY

Paint the Shed

Paint The Shed artists L-R: June Ellis, Gloria Birch, Karen Meltzer, Debbie Bryanton, Nan Ferrier and Carol MacKinnon. Back L-R: Hon Wes Sheridan and Mayor Gordon Coffin. Missing from photo Cheryl Maclin Situated across from the James Mullally Blacksmithâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Shop and Schurman Centennial Gazebo is the Kensington Freight Shed, which opened in 1906 and is now home to the Kensington Art Gallery and Artisans Market Place. In 2013 the group applied for a Celebration 2014 Grant and was approved for two projects - Paint the Shed and Artists on the Boardwalk. Working with 7 artists the Paint the Shed group produced murals to display on the outside of the Kensington Freight Shed. These vibrant colored murals depict wonderful scenes of the the area (local buildings, farming etc.) of bygone years.

Artists on the Boardwalk

Seated L-R: Lise Genova and Doreen Heustis. Back L-R: Mayor Gordon Coffin, Pierre & Wendy Lefebvre, Robert Furlotte, Carla Arsenault and Hon. Wes Sheridan. Artists on the Boardwalk is comprised of area artists who set up their easels on the Kensington Boardwalk to work on a number of individuals paintings depicting life in Kensington which, when completed, will be displayed in the town hall.

photo left Performing on stage at the Schurman Centennial Gazebo for the 2014 Canada Day CelebrationsLibbe Hubleyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Lady Slipper Step Dancers.

Town Councillors serve up some tasty BBQ hot dogs and drinks at 2014 Canada Day Celebrations.

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PEIWI: Scholarship Announcements, Film Viewing and Exhibition Preparations PEIWI Board Awards Scholarships The PEIWI Board awarded scholarships this past month and is now gearing up for a busy summer with a video screening to preparations for the annual provincial exhibition during Old Home Week. PEIWI recently awarded two scholarships. The PEI WI Education

Scholarship for 2014 was awarded to Jenny Beck of Montague while the Louise MacMillan Memorial Scholarship was awarded to Lisa MacLean from Vernon River. Both are students at the University of Prince Edward Island. The board extends best wishes to the winners and all applicants in their continued studies. PEI Women’s Institute reminds all students there are several schol-

arships offered throughout the year. The next opportunity is for the Helen Herring Scholarship for students entering their third year university. Deadline is September 30 and details are available online at www.peiw.ca. PEIWI Congratulates Empress McDowell and Sandra Weeks The Board of PEIWI wishes to congratulate Empress McDowell, member of Knutsford

WI, for her more than 70 years of volunteer work in her community as well as to Sandra Weeks, member of Pleasant Valley WI, for her worak with 4-H, resulting in a recent presentation to each of the prestigious Governor General’s Caring Canadian Award during a ceremony in Charlottetown. Presentations were made by His Excellency, Governor General David Johnston, at Government House. Pubic Screening “The Women of Confederation” Local filmmaker JoDee Samuelson produced a new short animated film, The Women of Confederation, depicting a perky red-haired professor giving a lecture about women in the year of the Charlottetown Conference. The film answers the question, “What were women doing in 1864”. PEIWI, with funding for the video from the PEI Birthplace 2014 Fund, is pleased to present a public screening of “The Women of Confederation” at 2pm and 3:15 pm on July 13 at City Cinema. A reception will be held during screenings and light refreshments

L-R: Liz Spangler, Bethany Pineau, Dominik Pineau and Doreen Wall. Youth class members showcase their entries to members of the PEI Women’s Institute Exhibition Committee in preparation for the 90th Handcraft, Horticulture and Art Show held annually during Old Home Week. Deadline to register for all ages is July 25.

will be available. Old Home Week WI Invites Entries for 90th Handcraft, Horticulture and Art Show of Old Home Week. PEI Women’s Institutes celebrates 90 years of involvement during Old Home Week and invites all to be a part by entering into the provincial exhibition’s Handcraft, Horticulture and Art Show. Old Home Week is slated for August 7-16 and Islanders are invited to submit entries to the Women’s Institute Handcraft, Horticulture

and Art Show. Various classes for all ages include art, photography, crafts, food, flowers, and vegetables can be entered and will be on display during the Island’s top exhibition. Deadline to register is July 25. The handbook is available online at online at www.peiwi.ca or in the WI office in Room 105, 40 Enman Crescent in Ch’town. Also for entries across all PEI exhibitions, applications are still being received for the Premier’s

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Page 18 WI Updates cont’d from p. 16 Craft Education Awards, valued at $3000, awarded annually during the Awards Ceremony held during Old Home Week. Details are available online or by calling the Office at 368-4860.A variety of demonstrations will again take place this year beginning on Friday, August 8 and will run through to Saturday, August 16. Demonstrations include crafting a Fall Wreath, Christmas Arrangement, Fabric Scapes, Bags and Tags (Recycling) Scrapbooking, Rug Hooking, Decorative Painting, Drawing and Cake Decorating. A complete and detailed list will be available online and on site. Volunteers are still needed during the Hand-

The County Line Courier ~ your community newspaper craft, Horticulture and Art Show of Old Home Week. Anyone interested, including students, are invited to volunteer during scheduled times. To volunteer please contact Doreen Wall at 902388-2564 or yellowbird67@ outlook.com. Best Wishes to Senator Catherine Callbeck Note: The PEIWI and its memberships extend best wishes to Senator Catherine Calbeck. There will be an Open House in celebration of Senator Calbeck’s Retirement and birthday on Friday July 25, 2014 from 4:00-7:00pm at the Seacow Head Lighthouse. Tea Party Fairley Yeo, Knutsford WI Coordinator for a PEI 2014 celebration event, invites all to attend an 1864 Tea Party at the

Knutsford Community Centre (formerly the Historical Knutsford School) on Saturday, September 6. Various activities are planned from 1:00-9:00 pm. Watch for details in the August WI column. The PEIWI Board of Directors wish all a healthy and relaxing summer and to join in all physical fit items coming your way. Also check out the National Project for July: Take 10 for “Growing a Healthier You” at www.fwic.ca For more information on the above items or to join a WI branch near you, please visit online atwww.peiwi.ca or contact the Provincial Office at 368-4860 or by emailing wi@gov.pe.ca. This article is prepared by Ellen MacPhail, Executive Director for the PEIWI.

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Credit Union Hosts BBQ for Students On Tuesday, June 24th Malpeque Bay Credit Union Kensington was pleased to host the 2nd annual barbecue for the Grade 6 Graduation class of Queen Elizabeth Elementary School. Barbecue cooks were: Tracey MacEwen, Cheryl Jollimore-Reid, Mark MacAusland, Bonnie MacRae, and staff from Malpeque Bay Credit Union. Congratulations to all the Graduates.

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

photo right L-R: Malpeque Credit Union staff: Mark MacAusland, Bonnie Cole and Tracey MacEwen (BBQ Chefs for the day) serve up some gourmet hot dogs for the Grade 6 graduation class at QEES Closing Exercises. photo CLC

Kensington Legion Boosts Vital Signs Appeal

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QEES Music teacher Sonya Wadden Hughes leads the Grade 6 choir in a number at the Grade 6 Closing Exercises.

Recently, the Lt. Col. E. W. Johnstone Royal Canadian Legion Kensington Branch No. 9 made a donation to the Prince County Hospital Foundationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Vital Signs Appeal supporting the area of greatest medical equipment needs at PCH. Tim Harris (right), 1st Vice President and Treasurer of Kensington Branch No. 9 Legion, made the $1,000.00 presentation to PCH Foundation President Gordon Coffin.

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Toe Tapping Entertainment and Events

The Long River Players Ceilidhs Every Monday 7:30pm Murray Centre School St

Celtic, Maritime, and roots-traditional tunes and songs to the sounds of fiddles, whistle, guitar mandolin, banjo, with great vocal harmonies and lively step-dancing by Jaimie Wood. Canteen services - homemade cookies, cold beverages and ice cream Admission applies Groups are welcome Wheel-chair accessible For further info call 886-2480 or check the Long River Players on Facebook

Reubens Jamboree Sat., July 19th 7:30pm

Sea View Hall Open Mic Lunch to share Everyone Welcome (3rd Sat. of every month)

Legion CEILIDH Sat, July 26th, 7.30pm Entertainers: •Tim Archer •Erma Campbell •Kevin Arthur •Gary Arsenault •Jeannie Cameron Lunch will be served 19 yr and older Come out for an evening of good music!

CEILIDH New London W.I. Hall Fri, July 25th (Rte 6) 7.30pm

Entertainers: •Gertie & Bill Campbell •Hwy 2 Group •Julliette & Mr Jack •Jason Campbell •Ross & Sheila Harrington •Mary Cousins 50/50 Draw, light lunch Come out and hear an evening of good music. Everyone Welcome Proceeds in aid of the community hall.

Garden Tour

Saturday August 2 sponsored by New London Women’s Institute Gardens to see: •Lynn Coffey •Curtis Crozier Cinton Kelvin Grove •Phyllis Reid •Marie Kuzel Clinton Kelvin Road •Shawna Carmody •Donna Sutton Stanley Bridge Clinton Following tour everyone is invited back to New London WI Hall for light refreshments. For tickets call Eliza MacEwen 886-2519 or Janet Cotton at 886-2528.

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challenge your mind and socialize If you like a challenge, great conversation, and interesting people, join a book club. Moving here four years ago and looking to meet people, I joined the Seniors College book club. I was amazed with the variety of books that are available to book clubs through the library system in PEI. From fiction, to non-fiction, comedy, drama, mystery, auto/ biography, you can visit a variety of worlds, then discuss your adventures with like-minded people. Recently our group read The Omnivore’s Dilemma: A Natural History of Four Meals by Michael Pollan. It started slowly but Pollan caught your attention as he described the industrialized food system in North America, a system driven by corn production. This system produces grain fed cattle which are raised in feedlots and fed chemicals and antibiotics to enable them to digest the corn, stay healthy and fatten quickly enough to be slaughtered for our plates.

Pollan drew a comparison to a farmer who “grows grass” as he calls it, where the farm is an ecosystem of interdependent animals, plants and environmental factors. This orchestrated ‘natural’ farming doesn’t use chemicals or antibiotics on a regular basis. The proliferation of corn production has resulted in the extraction of various sugars from the corn product to ensure that all of the corn is utilized. High fructose corn syrup and a variety of other sugars are now added to processed foods with the chemicals needed to preserve and stabilize them for consumption. Sugar cane production and harvesting have declined as corn production has ramped up. Our book club spent three hours discussing this book. The thought provoking information made us curious about our own island’s food production and what we knew about it. People shared their knowledge and reactions to the information. There were more

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questions than answers however when it came to our own island. One person plans to research the issue further. If nothing else, the book made us look at labels more than we already do, and look for grass fed beef, which is available locally. Next time we’re discussing a mystery novel, and in many ways, lighter fare than we just completed. There are many book clubs in PEI, through Seniors College and many of the local libraries. A group can start its own

book club if it has a place to meet, as well as a person willing to order and pick up the kits from the library. Book Club is a great way to challenge your mind and socialize. It begins with a book. Pollan, Michael, The Omnivore’s Dilemma: A Natural History of Four Meals, New,York, The Penguin Press, 2006. Marie Smith facilitator with Seniors College of PEI committee member Prince County

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“Highway of Heroes” A Fitting Designation by Andy Walker Editor, Island Farmer/Freelance journalist, President Canadian Association of Journalist PEI, Vice president Atlantic Farm Writers Association “The Island section of the Trans-Canada Highway is now also designated as the “Highway of Heroes.” While the designation was officially made by the provincial government, the project was spearheaded by the Canadian Army Veterans Motorcycle Unit. It was held as part of Atlanticade, which was centered in Summerside again this year. Following the officials ceremony, a contingent of bikers (led by veterans and their families) headed back to Summerside. PEI is actually the second last province to designate a “Highway of Heroes” -- a fitting tribute not only to those who serve in the military, but to those who work and

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volunteer each day to help keep the rest of us safe. Police and firemen are often called upon regularly to put themselves in harm’s way during their day-to-day jobs. The recent death of three RCMP officers in nearby Moncton shows just how real that possibility is. The designation is a good fit with the move several years ago to make Highway 2 “Veterans Memorial Highway. Seeing the signs designating the highways should remind us all, (if only for a few seconds as we pass the sign travelling down the highway) of the sacrifices made to help keep Canada free. It is especially fitting that the designation was made on the 100th anniversary of the Archduke

Franz Ferdinand, which set off a chain of events which led to the start of World War One. Called “The Great War” or “The War to End all Wars,” it is widely credited with being a major event in the development of this nation thanks to the performance of Canadian troops at Vimy Ridge. What the war actually did was wipe out much of a generation. The conflict lived up to its name, as people from virtually every corner of the globe were involved. Over 16 million soldiers and civilians on both sides and another 20 million were wounded. It failed to live up to its billing as “the war to end all wars.” In fact, the seeds of World War

Two and the rise of the Nazis in Germany were laid in the peace treaty. War reparation payments devastated Germany and help to provide fertile ground for the ideas of Adolph Hitler. The casualties of World War Two dwarfed what happened in World War One. A total of 60 million people died on both sides. That is over 76 million human being killed by other human beings within 31 years. As tragic as those figures are, there is also the wasted potential to society as a whole. What I mean by that is what all those who were killed or serious wounded would have been able to achieve if they had returned from combat or if both wars had never taken place. Perhaps somebody who had the ability to find a cure for cancer or design a machine that has yet to be invented was killed on

the battlefields of Europe. The provincial government deserves kudos for supporting the idea. That being said, the creation of the “Highway of Heroes” and “Veterans Memorial Highway” are relatively easy for governments. They carry a relative small price tag and there is no downside—nobody is opposed to honoring heroes and

veterans – it is simply the right thing to do. It has become a cliché to say that “freedom isn’t free,” but that doesn’t mean it isn’t true. We as a society should use any way we can to recognize the sacrifices and heroism shown in ways big and small by those in uniform.

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Page 22 Kinkora High School cont’d from p. 11 David MacDonald Memorial Plaque & Bursary, the Patricia McCardle Prize and the Ceretti’s Grocery & Hardware Prize for the highest mark in Math 621A, the K.R.H.S. Agriculture Certificate, and the up to $500 Community Services Bursary. •**Branson Lorne Mayne - 5th highest average in Gr. 12, the $2500 W. Garfield Weston Award for Excellence for Aspiring Tradespeople to Holland College, The P.E.I. Industrial Technology Association Bursary, the Patrick MacWilliams Memorial Award, the prize for the highest mark in Science 701, the Principal’s Attendance Award for the Gr. 12 student with the best attendance record, and the K.R.H.S. Agriculture Certificate. •Samuel Chase Milligan – a St. Thomas University Renewable Achievement Award valued at $4000 over 4 years and the $500 Honourable Madam Justice Michele M. Murphy Award. •Dylan Spencer Millman •**Jarrett Cole Mulligan - the $1500 Malpeque Bay Credit Union Scholarship, the $1000 RBC Award, a $1000 U.P.E.I. Celebrating Student Achievement Award, the $300 Western Area Teachers’ Association Bursary, the prize for the highest mark in Robotics 801, and the up to $500 Community Services Bursary. •**Ashton Dayle Muttart - the Governor General’s Medal, the highest average in Gr. 12, the Student of the Year Award, the $2000 Memorial University of Newfoundland National Entrance Scholarship, the $1500 Consolidated Credit Union Scholarship, the $1000 Confederation Bridge Educational Bursary, the $300 Patricia Duffy Memorial Bursary, prizes for the highest marks in Animal Science 621, Biology 621, and French 621, 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 mark in Math 621B, The Canadian Parents for French prize for a student showing interest & enthusiasm in learning a second language, a certificate for being a semifinalist in The Canadian Merit Scholarship Foundation, the K.R.H.S. Agriculture Certificate, and the up to $500 Community Services Bursary. •Nathan Anthony Noonan •Bailee Adrianna Payne - the $3000 Province of P.E.I. Marine At-

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lantic Bursary, the $1000 Duffy Construction Bursary, the P.E.I. Mutual Insurance Education Trust Scholarship, a $500 U.P.E.I. Celebrating Student Achievement Award, the $400 Kinkora Community Council Bursary, an award for consistent effort, the K.R.H.S. Agriculture Certificate, and the up to $500 Community Services Bursary. •Shelby Dea Platts - an award for consistent effort, the P.E.I. Roadbuilders’ Association Bursary for most improved, the K.R.H.S. Agriculture Certificate, and the up to $500 Community Services Bursary. •**Briar Petrina Roberts - 2nd highest average in Gr. 12, the trophy for the student who best combines academic and athletic abilities, the $5000 Wanda Wyatt Scholarship to Holland College, the $1500 Consolidated Credit Union Scholarship, the $515 Kinkora Regional High School Staff Bursary, the $250 Marilyn Smith Education Scholarship, the $200 Agriculture Sector Council Agri-Science Prize, prizes for the highest marks in Leadership 621, Agri-Science 801, Entrepreneurship 521, and Peer Helping 501, K.R.H.S. Agriculture Certificate, and the up to $500 Community Services Bursary. •Nico Antonio Rojas Richard •**Skye-Lee Mary Smith - the Turn Around Award, the prize for the highest mark in Tourism & Hospitality 801, the Patricia McCardle Prize & the Ceretti’s Grocery & Hardware Prize for the highest mark in Math 631, the K.R.H.S. Agriculture Certificate, and the up to $500 Community Services Bursary. •Charles Cole Somers •Chay Rock William Robert Starling •Jamison Ralph Stewart - the Stewart McKelvey Prize for the highest mark in English 631 and the K.R.H.S. Agriculture Certificate. •**Brady James van der Velden (Honours) - a $1000 U.P.E.I. Celebrating Student Achievement Award, the $250 John Callbeck Memorial Award, the Shamrock Unit of the C.W.L. Award, and prizes for the highest marks in both Canadian History 621 and P.E.I. History 621. •Jennifer Lynn Walfield •Alexander Charles Wood – the $1000 Eric Murray Memorial Scholarship, the $500 Dalhousie University - Faculty of Agriculture Scholarship and the K.R.H.S. Agriculture Certificate. •James Wilfred Joseph Wood – the $250 Nicholas Lambe Memorial Award and the up to $500 Community Services Bursary.

cipient of The Class of 2001 Jamie Curley Memorial Plaque selected by the grad class due to her artistic abilities, good sense of humor, and easy going nature; The Subject Prize for Computer Multimedia 801 sponsored by Delta Ware Systems & The Subject Prize for Hospitality 801, French Immersion Graduate, Canadian Academy of Travel and Tourism Gold Certificate, Community Service Bursary •Emily Preston-Recipient of The Subject Prize for Resource 601 •Colby Profitt-Agriculture Certificate •Caitlyn Ramsay-Recipient of the Ann Campbell Memorial Award for Music valued at $300 and the Western Area Teachers Association Scholarship valued at $300, French Immersion Graduate, Canadian Academy of Travel and Tourism Gold Certificate, Community Service Bursary •Jake Reynolds-Recipient of The William H. Burns Memorial Scholarship valued at $200 •Andrew Richards-Recipient of The Subject Prize for Math 631 sponsored by Hemphill Chev Buick GMC and The Subject Prize for Transitions 602 •Sam Ridler •Olivia Roberts •Kaitlyn Rochefort •Duncan Ross •Eleonora Semprini-A Rotary Youth Exchange Student •Denesha Smith •Benjamin ThibeauAgriculture Certificate •*Jennifer Weir-Recipient of The Family Studies 621 Prize sponsored by Shoppers Drug Mart Summerside and The Subject Prizes for Economics 621, Political Science 621 & Phys Ed 621 sponsored by Cox and Palmer, Canadian Academy of Travel and Tourism Gold Certificate, Community Service Bursary •*Jacquelina WiegersRecipient of The Long & McQuade Gift Certificate valued at $25 for a Deserving Music Student, Canadian Academy of Travel and Tourism Gold Certificate, Community Service Bursary •Jacob Wruck A g riculture Certificate University and College Scholarship Recipients •A UPEI A Leaders of Tomorrow Scholarship valued at $2000 and an Entrance Award valued at $1000 and renewable for up to 4 years To Kelsey O’Connor •A UPEI Entrance Scholarship valued at $2000 and renewable for up to 4 years To Jenna Moase •A Holland College Wanda Wyatt Scholarship valued at a first year tuition credit to a maximum of $5000 To Hannah Oatway

Entrance Scholarship for High School students valued at $3,000 To Bradley McKenna •The Holland College Harrison McCain Bursary valued at $1,250 To Mathew Crozier •The Holland College Louis W. MacEachern Bursary for Aspiring Business Leaders valued at $1000 To Vanessa McKenna To Colby Profitt To Alex Kelly •The Holland College Transitions Leadership Award valued at $250 To Jesse Bernard •An Acadia University Entrance Scholarship valued at $1,250 and renewable each year to a maximum value of $5,750 To Makayla Powell •A Bishop’s Entrance Scholarship valued at $3,000 renewable to a maximum of $12,000 To Gwenyth Clark •A Dalhousie Entrance Scholarship valued at $3,000 To Emma MacLean •A Mt. Allison renewable Entrance Scholarship valued at $1,000 renewable to a maximum of $4000 To Megen Gaudet •A St. F. X. Entrance Scholarship valued at $1,000 renewable to a maximum of $4,000 To Caitlyn Ramsay •The St. Mary’s University Harrison McCain Scholarship valued at $4000 renewable to a maximum of $16,000 And an Entrance Scholarship valued at $2000 renewable to a maximum of $8000 To Jennifer Weir •A Saint Thomas University Achievement Award valued at $1000 renewable to a maximum of $4000 and a Track and Field Entrance Award of $5000 donated by The Arthur L. Irving Family Foundation To Makayla Oatway •A University Of King’s Entrance Residence Scholarship valued at $750 To Aidan Harrington •The University of NB Edwin Jacob Special Scholarship valued at $4000 renewable to a maximum of $16,000 To Heather Harris •A University of Ottawa Entrance scholarship valued at $3000 renewable to a maximum of $12,000 And a University of Ottawa French Scholarship valued at $1,000 renewable to a maximum of $4,000 To Teila Coulson Awards and Scholarships Each year we are able to announce and present local, Provincial, National and International awards and Scholarships to our graduates. The school sincerely appreciates the generosity of our community and organizations. •The Aaron Howatt Memorial Scholarship valued at $250 To Jesse Bernard •The Adam MacLen-

Memorial Scholarship valued at $500 To Shannon Pocock •The Alysha Toombs Memorial Scholarship valued at $1000 To Jennifer Weir •The Arthur Ready Memorial Scholarship valued at $1500 To Matthew Arsenault •The Brianna Silliker Memorial Scholarships valued at $500 To Emily Gallant •The Lucy Maude Montgomery Creative Writing Awards each valued at $250 To Makayla Oatway and To Jacquelina Wiegers •The Douglas A. Ramsay Endowment Fund Scholarship valued at $1500 To Jake Reynolds •The Elizabeth Cousins Large Memorial Scholarship of $500 To Jenna Moase •The Faculty Association of UPEI prize valued at full tuition for first year is presented To Emily Gallant •The James and Gertrude Pendergast Memorial Scholarships each valued at $700 To Alex Kelly And To Emma MacLean •The James R. Murphy Memorial Scholarship valued at $1,000 To Kelsey O’Connor •The Jamie Curley Memorial Scholarship valued at $2,500 To Haley Evans •The Leon Brennan Memorial Scholarship valued at $1200 and the Turn Around award valued at $150 To Jennifer Weir •A second Turn Around Award valued at $150 To J.R. Dennis •The Dean Thompson Memorial Scholarship valued at $400 To Emily Gallant •The Mark Ferrish Memorial Scholarship valued at $750 To Makayla Powell •The Miranda Wadman Memorial Scholarship valued at $500 To Jenna Moase •The Preston Stewart Memorial Scholarships valued at $500 To Alex Kelly and To Heather Harris •The Sinclair MacKay Memorial Scholarship val-

July 9, 2014 ued at $1000 To Blake Cousins •The Malpeque Bay Credit Union Scholarships & Bursary each valued at $1500 The Scholarships To Aidan Harrington And To Emma Maclean The Bursary To Brooke Miles •The Kensington Lion’s Club Scholarships valued at $500 To Matthew Marchbank And To Jake Reynolds •The Royal Canadian Legion Branch #9 Ladies Auxiliary Scholarships, 2 valued at $500 To Jenna Moase And To Haley Evans •The Leonard Victor & Eleanora Ramczykowski Scholarship valued $500 To Noemie Joncourt •The Provincial Agriscience award valued at $200 To Matthew Arsenault •The Earl F. Smith Athlete Scholarship for an athlete who excelled in high school sports and provincial sports, valued at $1000 To Emma MacLean •The 200 Wing Royal Canadian Air Force Bursary valued at $1000 To Jesse Bernard •Slemon Park Corporation Scholarship valued at $500 To Bradley McKenna •The New London Rural Fire Company Bursary valued at $500 To Keir Blackett Academic Standing Awards •The Class of 1967 Outstanding Student Trophy and Prize selected by staff To Emma MacLean •The plaque and prize for the student leading in General subjects to Matthew Arsenault •the fifth highest average to Emily Gallant •the fourth highest average to Jenna Moase •the third highest average to Gwenyth Clark •the second highest average to Emma MacLean •The prize and school plaque for the school’s highest average, and the Governor General’s Bronze medal to Heather Harris.

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Royal Canadian Legion Kensington Branch No. 9 HONOURS AND AWARDS LOBSTER SUPPER providing Awareness and Remembrance of the Sacrifices Veterans have made while serving our Nation

60 Yr Pin/Bar - John Nicholson Ordinary Member

15 Yr Pin/Bar Ian MacGougan Ordinary Member

On Saturday, June 14, 2014 the Royal Canadian Legion Branch No. 9 Kensington held its Honours and Awards Lobster Supper. Master of Ceremonies for the evening was Denny Hopping, SGT-AT-ARMS. The Toast to the Queen was given by Kenneth Carr, Toast to the Legion by David Doucette and Toast to the Ladies Auxiliary given by Lloyd Banks. A prayer of Grace was given by Rev. Margie Fagan followed by dinner and the Honours and Awards Presentations. David Doucette-Honours and Awards Chair was pleased to present Honours and Awards to Ordinary, Associate and Affilliate Branch No 9 members. Members of the Executive are: Lester Davison-President, Tim Harris-1st Vice, Joe Arsenault-2nd Vice, Brian McKinnon, Kenneth Carr, Don Gallant, Linda Gallant, Ian MacGougan and Billy Cotton.

Also receiving Honours and Awards presentations but were absent: Lea Brown 30 Yr Associate Pin/Bar Bruce Cole 40 Yr Ivan Gallant 10 Yr Lowell Evans 40 Yr Ryan Reeves 10 Yr Darby Bryenton 10 Yr Affiliate Pin/Bar Jeff MacAulay 10Yr Mike Aylward 10 Yr Dana Coulson 15 Yr Kevin Reeves 15 Yr Ordinary Pin/Bar Carletta Thorhhill 15 Yr Nathan Rice 5Yr John E. Brown 15 Yr Elmer Caseley 20 Yr Charles Callbeck 15 Yr Vicky Lee Crossman 30Yr Floyd Wall 15 Yr Gordon Tannhill 35 Yr John E Wall 15 Yr Don Clark 20 Yr Past Officer Medal Jack Moase 20 Yr Mike Aylward Melanie Green 20 Yr Kevin Mann Jerry Wigmore 25 Yr photos CLC

Past Officer Medal presented to Kenneth Carr by David Doucette

Past Officer Medal presented to Bill Cotton by David Doucette

35 Yr Pin/Bar Lloyd Banks Assoc Member and also presented with Past Officerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Medal

Branch Service Medal presented to Lorne Ramsay by David Doucette

MEMBER OF THE YEAR AWARD The Member Of The Year Award was presented to DAVID DOUCETTE by Lester Davison-President of Branch No. 9 (right) and Denny Hopping SGT-AT-ARMS.

30 Yr Pin/Bar Lois Brown Assoc Member

Branch Service Medal presented to Mike & Isabel Smith County Line Courier Community Newspaper by David Doucette

25 Yr Pin/Bar Joy Sharpe Assoc Member

s a non-profit Canadian organization the Royal Canadian Legion Branch No. 9 is dedicated to helping those who have served as current and former military, Air, Army and Sea Cadets, as well as other affiliated members and provide awareness and remembrance of the sacrifices veterans have made while serving our Nation. Branch No. 9 plays a necessary and important role by providing services and support to the community. This exceptional organization deserves far more community awareness. Find out more about Branch No. 9, its initiatives, programs and how you can become involved. 5 Yr Pin/Bar Sara MacEwen Assoc Member