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Celebrating the Golden Anniversary of the Kensington-Bedford Pee Wee Friendship Hockey Exchange January 26-28, 2018
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Welcome to this years tournament of the Annual Kensington-Bedford PeeWee Friendship Hockey Exchange, one of the longest running tournament in Canada between hockey players from two communities. Since 1968 organizers and volunteers have worked hard to provide an exceptional atmosphere for young hockey players from these two communities. The tournament has also strived to facilitate and ensure all players have fun, compete, and leave with something tangible to remember their time. FRIENDSHIP CULTURE SPORTMANSHIP HOCKEY
Come join the C E L E BRA TI O N!
See our Special Section Pages 9 - 20
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The chord is stretching
by Andy Walker Just like many other Island parents we are now gearing up to experience the challenges of having one of our off-spring move away. With four children, this was probably bound to happen. While we have had children go away for school (in fact one of our twin daughters is currently at law school in New Brunswick), that has always been temporary. Now, our son will soon have an Ontario address. Like most parents, we have mixed emotions. We know this is a good opportunity for him and his wife and we are certainly happy they are advancing their chosen careers. We have always supported all of our children in pursuing their goals -- as far as I am concerned that is job one for the parents of adult children. At the same time, we know this means chang-
es to the family dynamic. A gathering with all family members present now becomes a rare occurrence. The next time will actually be this summer because we have a family wedding, but after that it will probably be every few years. While this is a first for our family, I frequently remind my wife we are not exactly breaking new ground. Having a family living somewhere else has been part of Island life for generations. I remember both sets of my grandparents had siblings living in New England-- then commonly known as the “Boston States.” I remember as a kid it was always a big deal when an aunt or uncle came home to visit. Listening to them talk about life in the big city made me a little jealous to be living on PEI, but I remember my grandfather telling me to take
my uncle’s stories with a grain of salt, claiming he was doing a good job of disguising how much he missed home. However, technology has provided us ways to keep in touch my grandparents and their siblings couldn’t even imagine-- messenger, email, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Skype, Snapchat and lots of others. We intend to use as many as possible, even though our son is one of the few 20 somethings that hasn’t fully embraced social media. I prefer to look at the positive. We now have
a great reason to visit and my son and I are already planning to take in some professional sports games when we first visit. We will breathe a little easier when they are both there safely and have settled in their new home and careers. So far, the technology is working out great. We actually heard from them more the first week they were there than most weeks when they lived in PEI. Hopefully it will continue but I know that will require a commitment from all family members. I’m ready for the challenge.
CURLING ROCKS! Crapaud Community Curling Club Chase the Ace continues to be held at the Crapaud Community Curling Club on Friday nights from 7:00 pm-9:00 pm with the draw taking place at 9:00 pm. Tickets are available at the Crapaud Curling Club, South Shore Actiplex, Harvey’s Store, Blue Goose, and South Shore Pharmacy. You don’t have to be present to win! On Thursdays, the Club will be open at 7:30 pm for Darts, Cribbage and Wing Night!
Crapaud Cash Spiel sponsored by Harvey’s General Store and MacDonald’s Excavation Services February 2-3 - South Shore Pharmacy Fun Spiel February 9-13 – Provincial Seniors Curling Championships February 19 – (Islander Day) Under 13 (years old) Fun Day March 2-3 – UpStreet Brewery Fun Spiel April 13-15 – Crapaud Meltdown
Upcoming curling events include: Pop In Curling on Fridays at 7:00 pm! A game of curling, a beverage and popcorn can be obtained for a small fee!
Please contact the Club by calling Bobbi Jo at 902-213-4884 if you are interested in signing up for any of these events! Submitted on behalf of the Crapaud Community Curling Club Board of Directors
January 19-21,
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Talks explore possiblity of new walking trail
by Andy Walker The Town of Kensington is working with the Kensington North Watersheds Association and Cavendish Farms to look at the possibility of developing a walking trail. Mayor Rowan Caseley told the January council meeting he and Chief Administrative Officer Geoff Baker recently met with Barry Murray and Johanna Kelley of the watershed group, as
well as John MacQuarrie and Alan McCormick of Cavendish Farms. He noted discussions on making a trail from the Cavendish Farms area into the Town of Kensington were held in 2015 but failed to produce an agreement. Mayor Caseley added “more discussion may follow and follow up work is being taken on the watershed association to see if funds can be sourced to do an analysis and assessment of the idea.”
Thank You Our dinner for Nikando Primary School in Kenya was a great success! So many came together to support our Farmers Helping Farmers twinned school! Coreen and Chef Duncan at Broadway 45 ADL; Brookfield Gardens; Margate Farms; Mary’s Bake Shoppe; Kensington Food Basket And all those who joined us for dinner! Thank you from all of us at Southwest River and Princetown United Churches
CRAPAUD Library Technician: Stacey Meenink 20424 TCH, Crapaud, 902-658-2297 crapaud@gov.pe.ca
Public Library Library hours: Wednesday 9-2pm Thurs. 3 - 8 pm Saturday 9:30 - 12:30pm
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esWednesdays: Family storytime 10am Ages 3-5
Stitch in Time social stitchers group12:30pm Bring your hand crafts to work on and have a chat with friends! Everyone welcome! Saturdays: Creation station anytime between 9:30 am-11:30am. Bring your imagination and create something wonderful! Supplies provided! All ages welcome Follow us on Facebook <https://www.facebook.com/ crapaudlibrary?ref=hl>
Council gave first reading to an application to rezone the former Royal Canadian Legion property at 88 Victoria Street West from Public Service and Institutional to commercial to allow for the establishment of a used car dealership. In his report to council on the application, Baker noted the applicant is working with the Department of Transportation to reduce the access size of the driveway to nine metres in width. A five to six foot fence will be installed around the perimeter of the property. A gated section will be installed along the Stewart Street side of the property to facilitate the moving of inventory vehicles.
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Scotiabank Makes Donation to Skating Club
The dealership will have 12 customer parking spaces provided along the west facing wall of the building. During a public meeting on the application just before Christmas, there was concern from a neighbour about whether lighting would interfere with neighbouring properties. The application has agreed to deflect the lighting away from adjoining properties. Council gave second reading and formal adoption to the application at a special meeting on January 11, clearing the way for the transfer of the property and the establishment of the car lot.
L-R: Abby Murphy, Travis Martin-Scotiabank Manager and Kaylan Dawydiak, Scotiabank Rep.
Shown is a cheque presentation from Kensington Scotiabank to the Kensington Skating Club. The Kensington Skating Club had it’s annual BBQ in August. Thanks to Scotiabank, they matched all money raised from the BBQ. Abby Murphy accepted the cheque on behalf of the Skating Club.
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Kensington Intermediate Senior
High School
“Knowledge, Inclusion, Success, Health” Submitted by Students Abby Christopher and Callie Champion
“Knowledge, Inclusion, Success, Health” KISH students had a very successful first full week back to school after the holidays. On Monday our Senior High basketball teams took on Montague. The women’s team won 60-59 in a nail biting match, while the men’s team lost 89-47. On Tuesday, the Junior High A boys team played a very good game against Ecole Sur Mer, representing our school well. After school, Drivers Ed classes took place from 6pm to 8:30pm. Wednesday, there was badminton after school open to all and basketball practices going on all evening. Thursday, there was a prom committee meeting at lunch for grade twelve students and a full student council meeting after school. Junior High boys basketball team
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played Athena while the girls challenged Hernewood. Friday, the Intermediate Honors Band had a Sectionals Day. The Aidan Harrington Memorial Tournament took place Friday through Saturday. Thank you everyone for your support! In the upcoming week, KISH band students will start selling Candlelight Dinner tickets and students in trades courses start their second semester. Also, Tuesday and Thursday Mr. Corcoran will be having weight training club after school from 2:30pm to 3:45pm. This week at KISH students studied hard for exams. Monday, the Senior Women’s Basketball team played Westile in a very close match. As during the weekend they had
won the Aidan K. Harrington Memorial Tournament hosted at KISH. Tuesday morning, students bought smoothies for a dollar in the cafeteria from the KISH Wellness Committee. Later in the evening, there was a Parent Council and Internet Safety meeting. Also, our Junior High girls challenged Hernewood at 4pm. Wednesday, UPEI visited KISH for students with questions or who wanted appointments. After school, there was badminton club which is open to all students and an evening packed full of basketball practices. Thursday, the junior A boys basketball team had a game against M.E. Callaghan. All of our athletes represented our school very well. Friday, trades courses for the second semester started. Next week at KISH, seniors will start exams. Wednesday, will be the block C exam. Thursday, will be the block A exam and Friday is the Block B exam. Study hard this weekend students and good luck!
Council Donates Ice Time and Approves Community Garden by Andy Walker Town councillors have agreed to a request from the Kensington Area Minor Hockey Association to donate ice time for the upcoming Initiation Jamboree Tournament. The event, to be held on Islander Day February 19, is a fundraiser for the association. The municipality is donating ten hours of ice time, (valued at $1120 plus HST) -- the same level of support the town has shown the event the last three years. The tournament is expected to attract approximately 150 players and their families to the community for the day. The meeting also authorized Chief Administrative Officer Geoff Baker to sign an agreement with Jamie MacKay allowing for the establishment of a community garden this summer at 27 School Street. MacKay wants to use the town
owned property to grow vegetables for church groups, families in need, breakfast programs, seniors and basically anyone who needs food. The project will be run 100% by volunteers where individuals and groups can either grow their own food or receive food that is grown at the garden. The new community garden will be called Ross’s Place, in memory of Jamie’s dad. Under the agreement of use, MacKay is responsible for the operation and maintenance of the garden but the town will continue to own the property. The use of nonorganic pesticides and/ or herbicides is prohibited. The
agreement
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prohibits the growing of marijuana or other currently illegal plants. Under a new law to come into effect July 1, Canadians will be allowed to grow up to four plants for personal use but both MacKay and town officials are not prepared to allow that to happen at the community site. The property will continue to be owned by the town and the operation agreement will be in place for five years, with an option to renew on a yearly basis after that. It also requires MacKay to consult with the town over any composting done at the facility and to make every effort to work with the town police department to discourage vandalism.
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Crapaud Municipal Council Meeting Report Crapaud Council held their first meeting of 2018 on Jan. 17th. After approval of the agenda and past minutes, the business of the evening was as follows: Council has received complaints of ATV owners using Route 13 within Crapaud boundaries. As a result, Route 13 will be patrolled and offending ATV drivers will face prosecution. Also, Council will be working with ATV groups to establish safe and accessible trails for both ATVs and snowmobiles in the Crapaud area. Prior to the January meeting and as part of the budget consultation process, public input was requested regarding how much money should be allocated to services and programs for the coming year. Councillors were asked to submit their committee budgets before the February meeting so that the 2018 Budget may be delivered at the public Annual General Meeting in March. Council received two requests for funding. Motions were passed to give $500 to the South Shore Minor Basketball Association towards their programming costs, and $3000 to the South Shore Health and Wellness Committee towards the cost of outfitting exam rooms in the newly established walk-in clinic at South Shore Pharmacy. Final payment for the sewer work done on Route 13 & Old Post Road in 2017,
as well as money to purchase new equipment for the Fire Department were also approved. Under Business Development, council learned that the layout and renovations for the Great Canadian Dollar Store are progressing on schedule, and that the Library renovation project is complete. In accordance with the province’s new Municipal Act which came into effect in December, 2017, the council is in the process of updating our bylaws to meet the new provincial requirements. One such bylaw will change the council size to 6 council members plus Mayor when the next Municipal Election occurs in November 2018. All of Crapaud’s bylaws are also being added to the municipality’s website in council’s effort to be transparent and accessible. The website address is www.communityofcrapaud.com, where residents will find lots of useful information and links. For Facebook users, Crapaud also maintains a page where we post current events of interest to residents of Crapaud and the surrounding area. The next Crapaud Council meeting will be held :
Wed. February 21st beginning at 7 pm in Crapaud Public Library
As always, the public is welcome to attend.
2018 Preparation
Founder’s Day/ District Conventions/ Spring Is In The Air Gala Dinner/ Old Home Week Handcrafts, Horticulture and Art Show The Board of PEIWI and Branches across PEI recently kicked off the new year with their sixth Levee and are preparing events for the upcoming year. In joint efforts between both the Board of Directors of the Farm Centre, PEI 4-H and WI’s Provincial Board, Islanders were greeted at the Farm Centre in Charlottetown on the morning of January 1, 2018 - day long revelers enjoyed the minibrunch and New Year wishes. In preparations going forward, the next provincial WI event will take place on Founder’s Day celebrating the formation of WI. In PEI, it will be celebrated on Tuesday, February 13, at the Farm Centre, 420 University Avenue, with a number of creative and unique presentations for WI branch representatives. This year’s event will feature Alice Taylor with a presentation on Health & Wellness; Marie Kenny with an Interactive Abstract Art activity; Bethany Vessey, Registered Dietician, with a presentation on “Fad Diets & Lifestyle - Find Out How to Choose the Right Path for Optimal Health”; and Jana Shaw with a Chocolate Making Demonstration. An Open House reception open to all will take place at 5:00 pm with light refreshments, and final results of the Island Product Youth Cooking Contest will be announced at 5:30 pm. Preregistration is required.
The deadline for registration is February 7th. Branches across the Island are in final preparations for their District conventions in February through March. Contact the office at 902-368-4860 for a full schedule for events in your area. Mark your calendars for the “Spring Is in the Air” Gala Dinner as planning is underway. This year’s annual dinner will be held on Friday, April 13, 2018 at Rodd Royalty in Charlottetown. Live and silent auctions will be included with all proceeds going to the Prince County Hospital. Tickets are available from PEIWI Board Members and the WI Office by visiting 40 Enman Crescent in Charlottetown or calling 902368-4860. Lastly, for participants preparing for Old Home Week, an online version of the official Handbook for the Handcrafts, Horticulture and Arts Show of the Provincial Exhibition will be available at www.peiwi.ca mid January. The print version will be available in late February. To join as a single member, Branch or to open a Branch near you, visit www.PEIWI.ca, contact the Provincial Office at 902-368-4860 or email wi@gov.pe.ca The PEIWI Board of Directors and WI Office staff wish all Islanders and their communities a happy, safe and healthy new year. This article is prepared by Ellen MacPhail, Executive Director for the PEIWI. Ellen MacPhail Executive Director PEI Women’s Institute
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SSWA 2018 PHOTO CONTEST Now Open! The South Shore Watershed Association 2018 Photo Contest is now open, and there is no entry fee! Deadline for receiving entries is March 15, 2018. The purpose of the Contest is to help increase public awareness of the rich ecosystems in which we live, and to encourage people to explore nature in the outdoors. Photos will serve this purpose that demonstrate creativity and originality, and that have a special interest or appeal. This is an amateur photo contest. If you have a camera, we encourage you to send in an entry! Categories and other criteria have changed in several ways since last year’s contest, so please check the Contest Rules carefully on our website, www.sswa.ca. The four categories we are offering this year are Land, Sea, Wildlife, and Closeups. Photos must be tak-
en anywhere within the SSWA regional boundary (maps are on the website) but any resident of PEI (year-round or summer) may enter. Adult and Youth classes are offered. Contestants can submit up to three photos (Adult class) and two photos (Youth class). SSWA reserves the right to allot each photo to the appropriate category. Cash prizes and certificates are offered in each category, and a Grand Prize winner will be chosen by attendees at the SSWA AGM on April 19 in Crapaud. Please refer to the Contest Rules for further details and how to submit your entry. For more information, email sswa@sswa.ca.
Antoun Family Meet and Greet Saturday January 27 The Bedeque Area Newcomers Relocation Committee is hosting a community Meet and Greet for the Antoun family to welcome them to the area this Saturday, 27 January, at the Bedeque United Church Hall between the hours of 2 and 4 PM (Storm Date Sunday 28 January). We are planning on having a picture display from the Zabadani area of Syria where the Antoun families were displaced from by war in 2012. The children have agreed to play some Syria music on trumpet and snare drum. We are also hoping to have a dialogue with the family for part of the program. A cake, coffee and tea will be served.
Crib Results Jan 16 Kensington Lions Club 30 Garden Drive Cards Results Jan 19
1st- Carol Myers-Dawson 2nd - Janet Lyle/ Jeannie Mann 50/50 - Mary Cousins Door Prize Mary Cousins
1st - Doug Perry/ Barry Chappell 2nd - Joyce Campbell Betty Carr High Hand Don McLelland
Cards Results January 12 1st - Lois Sinclair 2nd - Marion Woodington 3rd - Joyce Campbell 50/50 - Caryl Cummings
Ceilidh Bonshaw Hall Sun, Jan 28th 2-4pm
Performers w ill include: Gerry Edge and other special guests plus local musicians. 50/50 draw, delicious lunch, and open stage time. Admission is by donation with proceeds going to the Council of Canadians. All ages welcome; accessible for small wheelchairs. For more info phone 902-675-4093 or check the facebook page www.facebook.com/events/1542659625825919/
Door prize- Mary Cousins Reminder Cards - Friday 7:00 PM Crib - Tuesday 7:30 PM
Crib Results January 9th 1st - Anna Windsor/ Earl Coulson 2nd - Claude Lyle/ Bill MacNeill High Hand Anna Windsor/ Susan Zimmerman
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Victoria Volunteer Firemen Acknowledged For Record Service Victoria Fire Department recently acknowledged its volunteer firefighters for service ranging from 5 to 50 years at a ceremony in the Community Hall. Firefighter Kent Cooke initiated and organized the event to pay tribute to twelve dedicated members. MLA Jamie Fox presented the awards as follows: Medals for 50 years - Vince Keough (retired) , Buster Boulter (Deputy Chief) ; 40 years – George Ferguson, Dale MacDonald (Chief); 30 years - Edwin Robbins; 20 years - Phillip Curtis; 15 years- Captains Kent Cooke and Allan Marshall; 10 years - Stephen Bryenton; 5 years - Eric Gilbert, Oliver Sauve , Derrick Badour. Medals and pins are awarded only at 5 and 10 year intervals. Cooke and Marshall have served 18 and 19 years respectively; Gilbert and Sauve have 9 years. A plaque in memory of former firefighter and chief, the late Walter Trowsdale, was presented to his family in recognition of his 27 year contribution to the department as firefighter and chief. Volunteering for the Fire Department ran in Walter’s family. His father, Albert Trowsdale, and his father-inlaw, Ivan Howatt, had also served as firefighters and chiefs. Connie Howatt Trowsdale accepted the plaque on behalf of the family, saying she was totally surprised and very moved by the gesture. Along with the pins, medals, and plaque, framed prints of a painting by photo artist Daniel Sundahl were given to all members and Mrs
Trowsdale. Sundahl was a speaker at a conference on PTSD in Summerside last September. Captain Kent Cooke met him there and brought him to Victoria to meet the local firefighters . He later presented the department with a photo-print of the fire truck at the lighthouse, which now hangs in the fire hall. Smaller copies of the print were presented to all members of the VVFD at Xmas. History of VVFD According to the 1973 WI publication Historical Compilation of Victoria by the Sea, the first essential service provided after incorporation in 1953 was fire fighting equipment . However, fifty year medal recipient, 81 year old Vince Keough, says there has been a fire brigade of some form in Victoria for as long as he has lived here, which has been his whole life. Buster Boulter remembers as a young boy a day when his father and several other village men moved an old building with no floor from the waterfront up to the present location. The equipment of the day was one repurposed 1947 Chevrolet milk truck! In reminiscing about their 50 years with the VVFD, Boulter and Keough recalled at least a dozen fires dating from the late 1940’s to the present. “ I remember one day as a young boy I was coming down the street from Howard Wood’s farm with a bottle of fresh milk” says Keough. “ I saw the smoke rising above the village. When I got home I found out it was Dan MacLeod’s house, which stood just behind where the En-
chanted Candle shop is now. There was nothing left but the chimney. I can still see the men with long poles knocking it right over”. A major and memorable fire occurred in the late ‘60’s when a Massey Harris dealership and warehouse on Main Street caught fire. Apparently a Quebec heater blew up in the back of the building. A winter storm was raging with high winds from the east fanning the flames. Boulter said “ Summerside airport fire rescue was called and started out, but couldn’t make it due to snowblocked roads” . Even the brigades from Borden and nearby Crapaud had to wait for plows to open the roads to come to the aid of the Victoria department . Meanwhile the fire got out of control, threatening nearby homes and businesses. Witnesses recall a thunderstorm along with the snow and wind, which heightened the fear and anxiety amongst the residents of the close knit village. The fire proved too much for the one department to hold back. The building storing potatoes, farm equipment and Massey Harris inventory were all lost. Fire Chief Ivan Howatt had to be pulled out after going in to rescue a very special go-kart brought to youngster Chip Burda from New York by his father. The owners, L.D. MacLeod and Sons, were not insured. Another disastrous fire in the 1970’s saw destruction of the Lobsterland restaurant and lobster pound on the wharf. Fisherman Buster Boulter recalls racing to quickly
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Vince Keough (l) retired fireman and Buster Boulter (r) Deputy Chief received medals for 50 years of volunteer service. Standing with them is event organizer Captain Kent Cooke, holding a print by Dan Sundahl.
move six boats away from the blaze. “Several wheelhouses had caught fire before we could get to them , but we got them all moved away in time” recalls Boulter. The most recent fire just a few years ago broke out in a shed used for candle making by Ben Smith. Kent Cooke, living in Argyle Shore, said he could see the smoke from there when he received the call. Buster Boulter was fishing lobsters that day and from the Strait he said “It looked like the whole village was on fire”. Although the building was destroyed, an explosion of propane tanks used in the candle making process was prevented. Today the VVFD stands trained and ready to come to the aid of community emergencies, whether fire or personal injury. Nine of the 14 members received certification as First Responders. Refresher sessions are taken yearly, and a complete recertification every 3 years. As with all fire and rescue teams , VVFD is prepared for the worst while always hoping for the best. submitted by Brenda Boudreau
Victoria’s Grand Old Dame: This vintage 1955 MAXIUM was purchased in Ohio and driven back to Victoria by former firefighter Bruce Rabe. It was used for about 12 years before being replaced.
Print by Edmonton born photo artist and former paramedic Dan Sundahl, donated to VVFD in September 2017.
Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Been An Amazing 50 Years Come to Community Gardens and join the CELEBRATION!
Welcome BEDFORD TEAM AND COACHES First row l-r: Roy Peno III, Antoine Comeau, Maverick Monette, Adrian Garcia, Felix Lizotte Second Row l-r: Zachary Grenier, Justin Emond, Benjamin Rioux, Tommy Galipeau, Tristan Gnocchini, Emeric Santerre, Cedric Guay, Andy Coupal, Trevor Monette ( Coach ) Third row l-r: Yves Gnocchini, Farmer Paquette, Haley Monette, Lucas Gnocchini, Logan Gendreau , Kristopher Paquette, Emaly Ann Paquette, Dave Verville (Coach), Steven Paquette (Coach).
KENSINGTON TEAM AND COACHES Front L-R: Landon Duffy, Kaelan Wood, Kristyn Taylor, Alex Clark, Maya Grace MacEwen, Kale Hunter, Jackson Rogers. Back L-R: Coach Scott White, Coach Trevor Moase, Tyson McCardle, Luke Gallant, Matthew White, Brandan Moase, Morgan Gaudet, Ty Sherry, Trinity Somers, Emma Ellsworth, Jase Sherry, Ryan Cash, Dallas Hughes, Coach Chris McCardle and Trainor Aaron Rogers.
J A N UA RY 2 6 - 2 8 Come to COMMUNITY GARDENS and join the celebration!
Haley Forgaty Monette Defense Erika & Jarrod 1 sister & 1 brother Montreal Habs
Benjamin Rioux Defense Sonia & Stephane 2 brothers Chicago Hawks
Emeric Santerre Defense Annie & Julien 1 sister & 1 brother Montreal Habs
Logan Gendreau Wing Erin & Chris 1 sister & 1 brother L.A. Kings
Zachary Grenier Wing Brigitte Montreal Habs
Adrian Garcia Wing Abbie & William 2 sisters & 1 brother Montreal Habs
Leo Santerre Defense Nathalie & Charles Montreal Habs
Justin Emond Wing Genevieve & Steven 3 sisters Montreal Habs
Tommy Galipeau Center Marie Eve & Alex 1 brother Chicago Hawks
Maverick Forgaty Monette Defense Erika & Jarrod 2 sisters Montreal Habs
Antoine Comeau Wing Milene & Sylvain 1 brother Montreal Habs
Luca Gnocchini Center Nadia & Yves 2 brothers & 1 sister Edmonton Oilers
Kristopher Paquette Defense Annie & Steven 2 sisters & 1 brother Chicago Hawks
Tristan Gnocchini Center Nadia & Yves 2 brothers 1 sister Chicago Hawks
Roy Peno III Defense Sarah & Roy II 1 sister Montreal Habs
Felix Lizotte Goalie Stephanie & Hugo 1 sister Chicago Hawks
photos Ronnie MacKenzie
Cedric Guay Center Sonia & Stephane 1 sister Washington Capitals
Andy Coupal Defense Natalie & Pierre Luc 2 brothers Edmonton Oilers
Emalyann Paquette Wing Annie & Steven 2 brothers & 1 sister Pittsburg Pens
J A N UA RY 2 6 - 2 8 Come to COMMUNITY GARDENS and join the celebration!
Alex Clark, age 12 Dallas Hughes, age 12 Brandan Moase, age 12 Goalie Forward Defense Kensington Vipers PeeWee A Kensington Vipers PeeWee A Southside Lynx PeeWee A New London Crapaud Kelvin Grove Anne & John Andy & Holly Trevor & Trudy Winnipeg Jets Edmonton Oilers Pittsburg Penguins
Kaelan Wood, age 12 Goalie Southside Lynx PeeWee A Mount Tryon Paul & Theresa Boston Bruins
Kale Hunter, age 12 Goalie MidIsle Matrix PeeWee AAA Kensington Kevin & Mary Pittsburg Penguins
Kristyn Taylor, age 12 Left Wing Gulf Storm PeeWee AA Summerside Peggy & Kent Los Angeles Kings
Maya Grace MacEwen, age 12 Left Wing S’side PeeWee A Wildcats New London Rhonda & Chris Toronto Maple Leafs
Morgan Gaudet, age 12 Defense Kensington Viper PeeWee A Kensington Sonya & Mark Pittsburg Penguins
Ryan Cash, age 12 Defense Kensington Vipers PeeWee A Kensington Patrick & Tracy Chicago Blackhawks
Emma Ellsworth, age 12 Center, Summerside Wildcats PeeWee A Kensington Pittsburg Penguins
Jackson Rogers, age 12 Defense Southside Lynx PeeWee A Kinora Heather & Aaron Montreal Canadians
Jase Sherry, age 11 Left Wing Southside Lynx PeeWee A Albany Tasha Sherry & Tom Noonan Montreal Canadians
Landon Duffy, age 12 Defense Southside Lynx PeeWee A Kinkora Karen & Robert Montreal Canadians
Luke Gallant, age 12 Defense Gulf Storm PeeWee AA Kensington Gary & Jennifer Toronto Maple Leafs
Matthew White, age 12 Right Wing Kensington Vipers PeeWee A Norboro Scott & Johlene Montreal Canadians
Courtney Gaudet & Neil Ellsworth
Ty Sherry, age 12 Trinity Somers, age 12 Right Wing Forward Gulf Storm PeeWee AA North river Flames PeeWee A Albany Borden-Carleton Tasha Sherry & Tom Noonan Sarah & Cory Boston Bruins
Tyson McCardle, age 12 Right Wing Gulf Storm PeeWee AA Kinkora Chris & Lisa Pittsburg Penguins
photos Ronnie MacKenzie
Association de Hockey Mineur de Kensington et area vous souhaitez bienvenue De la part de l’Association de Hockey Mineur du Kensington (KAMHA), nous aimerions vous accueillir au 50ième Exchange de PeeWee, Bedford et Kensington. Nous aimerions remercier tous les volontaires et les parents, aussi toutes les entreprises et les individus pour tout leur soutien. Nous espérons qu’il sera une expérience que vous cherirez pour le reste de vos vies. On espère que vous aurez un bon weekend et les amies que vous rencontrerez seront des amies pour vie. Bonne chance et amusez vous bien! KAMHA
Welcome from the Kensington and Area Minor Hockey Association On Behalf of the Kensington and Area Minor Hockey Association (KAMHA), we would like to welcome everyone to the 50th annual Kensington Bedford PeeWee Exchange. We would like to thank all the volunteers and parents as well as all businesses and individuals for all their support. We hope this will be an experience that you will cherish for the rest of your life. May you enjoy the hockey and the lifetime friends that you will make this weekend. Good Luck and Have fun KAMHA Council Members
This years committee is busy finalizing preparations to host the Bedford PeeWees from January 26 - 28, 2018. They are looking forward to the return trip to Bedford Quebec from February 22nd to February 28th. The Exchange began in 1969 and has continued to this day with this year being the 50th Anniversary of the event. It was originated by Eric Jessome, Manager of Community Gardens, Raeburn Orr, Bedford, and Alex Chessman Kensington, both managers of the Seabrook’s Farms frozen foods plants in their communities. Over 800 players have made the trip by plane, bus, and train, over the years. The players are billeted in the homes of their opponents and many friendships have continued long after the exchange. This year’s event has 2 parent Alumni from Kensington.
What really sets this tournament apart from others is not only that it is celebrating its 50th Anniversary, a feat in itself, but, that lifelong friendships have been made for many of the hockey players that have taken part.
Kensington Alumni PeeWee FRIENDSHIP Hockey Exchange And The Tradition Continues
Kensington Player Maya Grace and her Dad Chris MacEwen who played in the tournament in 1988.
Kevin Hunter (L) who played in the tournament in 1981, Kevin’s son Kale who is participating this year, and Grandfather Bob Bowness who is a Past Coach.
FRIENDSHIP SPORTMANSHIP HOCKEY
J A N UA RY 2 6 - 2 8 , 2 0 1 8 Come to COMMUNITY GARDENS and join the celebration!
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Bonjour tout le monde, En tant que Mlle Community Gardens 2017, j’ai le plaisir de souhaiter la bienvenue à tous les visiteurs et participants à la 50e édition annuelle de l’échange de hockey Pee Wee de Kensington/Bedford à Kensington. Il est difficile de croire que cette longue tradition en est à sa 50e édition. Je sais que tous ceux qui y ont participé ces dernières années ont immensément apprécié les souvenirs et les amitiés qu’ils ont créés et je suis sûr que vous aurez tous une expérience incroyable. Merci à tous les bénévoles qui ont consacré leur temps à faire de l’échange de cette année un événement spécial. J’ai hâte d’assister à un week-end de hockey spectaculaire et j’espère que tout le monde s’amusera beaucoup! Chloe Champion – Mlle Community Gardens 2017
Hello everyone! As Miss Community Gardens 2017, it is my pleasure to welcome all visitors and participants of the 50th annual Kensington / Bedford Pee Wee Hockey Exchange to the Town of Kensington. It’s hard to believe this time honoured tradition is entering its 50th year. I know everyone involved in the past years has immensely enjoyed the memories and friendships they created and I’m sure all of you will have an amazing experience as well. Thank you to all the volunteers who have dedicated their time towards making this year’s exchange a special event. I look forward to watching a weekend of great hockey and I hope everyone has lots of fun! Chloe Champion - Miss Community Gardens 2017
FRIENDSHIP SPORTMANSHIP HOCKEY
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Logan Gendreau and Kris Gendreau (1993).
Emalyann Pauette, Kristopher Paquette and Steven Paquette (1990-91-92)
And The Tradition Continues
Haley Monette, Jarrod Monette (1993-94) and Maverick Monette.
Benjamin Rioux and Sephane Rioux (1986)
HOCKEY SPORTMANSHIP
Lucas Gnocchini, Yves Gnocchini (1980-81-82) and Tristan Gnochini.
FRIENDSHIP
Bedford Alumni PeeWee FRIENDSHIP Hockey Exchange
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Scotiabank (Kensington & Crapaud) PEI Potato Board Malpeque Bay Credit Union Paul Croken Town of Kensington Mary’s Bake Shoppe Kensington Food Basket Murphy’s Pharmacies Mike’s Independent Grocer Brookfield Gardens Frosty Treat ADL Broadway 45 K’town Auto Parts Kenneth Montgomery Tim Hortons Marc & Krista Schurman Cavendish Farms Maritime Pride Eggs Kensington Legion Mrs. Dunsters Monaghan Farms Paul MacMurdo Garden Isle Produce Kensington Agricultural Services Greco County Line Courier Community Newspaper
Eric Jessome
Eric Jessome was the Gardens Rink Manager and one of the original architects of the Kensington-PeeWee Hockey Exchange. His commitment and dedication to the creation of memorable activities within the community led to historic events such as the Harvest Festival and the KensingtonBedford PeeWee Hockey Exchange. Eric left behind a legacy in event planning and stressed how the children in the community would benefit from sports, cultural diversity and linguistic opportunities from other provinces. As one of the only bilingual community members, Eric coordinated and travelled with the team throughout many years. We are proud to continue the exchange in memory of many of the founders, including Eric Jessome.
HOCKEY
The 50th Kensington-Bedford Pee Wee hockey team would like to thank you for your support. The hockey exchange would not be a success without the help from our community.
Down Memory Lane
SPORTMANSHIP
THANK YOU
FRIENDSHIP
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You’re Richer Than You Think.
JANUARY 26 - 28, COMMUNITY GARDENS COMPLEX
Maire: Rowan Caseley Directeur administratif: Geoff Baker Directrice adjointe: Wendy MacKinnon Constitution: 1914
Janvier 2018 C’est avec beaucoup de fierté et d’admiration que j’ai le plaisir de me joindre à vous tous pour célébrer le 50e anniversaire du Kensington-Bedford Hockey Exchange. Au nom du conseil municipal, des membres de son personnel, des citoyens et des entrepreneurs, je souhaite à tous les participants la plus cordiale bienvenue. Toutes mes félicitations à nos fervents bénévoles qui ont donné sans compter leur temps, leur talent et leur savoir-faire afin d’assurer la réussite d’un autre magnifique exhange. Alors que vous célébrez votre 50e anniversaire, prenez le temps de réellement apprécier tout ce qui a été réalise depuis 1969; à savoir cette belle rencountre de deux collectivités en vue célébrer la culture, le patrimoine, l’amitié, et bien entendu, ce merveilleux sport qu’est le hockey. Au-delà de l’aspect compétitif, la participation à cet événement annuel est une excellente façon d’encourager chez nos jeunes l’esprit sportif, la confiance en soi, le leadership, et bien d’autres qualites essentielles à leur vie future. Ce sont des événements comme celui-ci qui font de Kensington, Î.-P.-É et de Bedford, QC, des milieux où il fait si bon vivre. À tous, j’offre tous mes voeux de réussite pour ce bel échange à l’enseigne du hockey! Sincéres salutations, Rowan Caseley Maire Municipalité de Kensington
Mayor: Rowan Caseley Chief Administrator Officer: Geoff Baker Deputy Administrator: Wendy MacKinnon Incorporated 1914
January 2018 It is with great pride and admiration that I get to join everyone in celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the Kensington-Bedford Hockey Exchange. I offer a sincere and warm welcome to all participants on behalf of Town Council, staff, residents and business owners. Congratulations to the dedicated volunteers who have selflessly given their time, talent and skills to ensure the success of another wonderful community exchange. As you celebrate the milestone of your 50th anniversary, take the time to truly appreciate all that has been accomplished since 1969; with two communities coming together to celebrate culture, heritage, friendship and of course, the sport of hockey. Participation in this annual event is more than just competition; it is about fostering in our youth fair play, confidence, leadership among many other life skills. It is events like this that truly make Kensington, PEI and Bedford, QC ideal places to call home. I gladly extend best wishes to all for another successful hockey exchange! Warmest Regards Mayor Rowan Caseley Town of Kensington
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JANUARY 26 - 28, COMMUNITY GARDENS COMPLEX 2018 Kensington-Bedford Exchange Activity SCHEDULE / 50e Échange d’Hockey en Peewee de Kensington-Bedford Du 26 au 28 janvier 2018 Friday, January 26 2:00 pm - 3:30pm Kensington Legion Meet & Greet Bedford delegation arrives in Kensington for the Meet and Greet. Players will be introduced to their billet families. Light snacks and refreshments will be provided 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm New London Community Complex 50th Anniversary Banquet Reception begins at 6pm with the meal at 7pm The K’Town Shenanigans will perform celebrating the 50 year history of the exchange. This event is hosted by the 50th Anniversary Steering Committee. 9:00 pm - 12:00 am Kensington Legion Entertainment Entertainment at the Kensington Legion with Kevin Arthur & Jason Campbell Saturday, January 27 8 am - 11 am Kensington Legion Alumni Breakfast Players, parents, delegates and friends of the exchange are invited to attend the breakfast hosted by the exchange alumni. Donations acepted at the door. 10:40 am Community Gardens Hockey Jamboree For the 50th year we have a five team jamboree that includes three exchange teams and a team from Kensington and Southside. The three exchange teams are: Team white - Kensington players, Team Mixed Red - combination of Kensington and Bedford, and Team Blue - Bedford. 10:40 am Team Kensington White vs Team Mixed Red 11:50 am Team Bedford Blue vs Kensington PeeWee 1:00 pm Team Red vs Southside PeeWee Team 2:10 pm Team White vs Team Blue 3:20 pm Team Red vs Kensington PeeWee 4:30 pm Team White vs Southside PeeWee Team 1:00 - 5:00 pm Kensington Legion Boardroom Hospitality Suite Throughout the jamboree a hospitality suite will be open at the Kensinton (Lions Club Boardroom entrance) providing snacks for participants of the exchange. 5:30 pm Community Gardens Official Photos Kensington and Bedford Billet and Team Photos 6:00 pm Community Gardens Opening Ceremonies Opening Ceremonies for the 50th Kensington-Bedford Exchange 7:00 - 800 pm Community Gardens Exchange Game Kensington - Bedford PeeWee Game 8:10 - 9:10 pm Community Gardens Alumni Game Kensington-Bedford Alumni Game 9:00 pm - 12:00am Kensington Legion Entertainment Adult dance at the Kensington Legion with band UNDERTOW Sunday, January 28 11:30am Town Hall 50th Parade Participants, delegates, and friends of the exchange will parade from the Town Hall at noon to Community Gardens in support of the 50th Anniversary. 1:50 pm Community Gardens Friendship Game Friendship game Kensington-Bedford 6:00 pm Kensington Legion Closing Social Buffet sponsored by the Kensington Legion and the Ladies Auxiliary.
Billets having fun at the Maple Sugar Shack
Le vendredi 26 janvier, 14h00 – 15h30 Rencontre Légion de Kensington La délégation de Bedford arrive à Kensington pour la rencontre. Les joueurs seront présentés à leurs familles d’accueils. Une légère collation et des rafraîchissements seront servis. 18h00 – 21h00 Banquet du 50e anniversaire, New London Community Complex La réception commence à 18h00 et le repas sera servi à 19h00 Les Shenanigans de K’Town se produiront en célébration des 50 ans d’histoire de l’échange. Cet événement est organisé par le comité directeur du 50e anniversaire. 21h00 – minuit Divertissement, Légion de Kensington Divertissement avec Kevin Arthur & Jason Campbell Le samedi 27 janvier 2018, 8h00 – 11h00 Petit-déjeuner des alumni Légion de Kensington Les joueurs, les parents, les délégués et les amis de l’échange sont invités à assister au petit-déjeuner organisé par les alumnis. Dons acceptés à la porte. 10h40 Jamboree de hockey Aréna Community Gardens Pour le 50th, nous avons un jamboree de cinq équipes qui comprends trois équipes d’échange, une équipe de Kensington et une équipe de Southside. Les trois équipes d’échange sont : Les blancs – joueurs de Kensington, l’équipe mixe Rouge – combinaison de joueur de Kensington et Bedford et les bleus – joueur de Bedford. 10h40 Les blancs de Kensington vs l’équipe mixe rouge 11h50 Les bleus de Bedford vs l’équipe Peewee de Kensington 13h00 L’équipe mixe rouge vs l’équipe Peewee de Southside 14h10 Les blancs vs les bleus 15h20 L’équipe mixe rouge vs l’équipe Peewee de Kensington 16h30 Les blancs vs l’équipe Peewee de Southside 13h00 –17h00 Salles d’hospitalité Légion de Kensington – salle de réunion Tout au long du jamboree, une salle d’hospitalité sera ouverte à la Légion de Kensington (entrée à la salle du conseil du Club de lion) afin de fournir des collations aux participants de l’échange. 17h30 Photos officiel Aréna Community Gardens Photos des familles d’acceuils de Kensington et Bedford ainsi que les photos d’équipes. 18h00 Cérémonies d’ouverture Community Gardens Cérémonie d’ouverture du 50e échange de hockey de Kensington-Bedford 19h00– 20h00 Partie d’échange Aréna Community Gardens Partie Peewee Kensington – Bedford 20h10 –21h10 Partie des alumnis Aréna Community Gardens Partie des alumni Kensington-Bedford 21h00 – minuit Divertissement Légion de Kensington Danse pour adulte à la Légion de Kensington avec Undertow Le dimanche 28 janvier 2018 11h30 Parade du 50e Hôtel de ville Les participants, les délégués et les amis de l’échange défileront de l’hôtel de ville à l’aréna Community Garden à l’appui du 50e anniversaire. 13h50 Jeu d’amitié Aréna Community Gardens Jeu d’amitié Kensington-Bedford 18h00 Activité de clôture Légion de Kensington Buffet parrainé par la Légion de Kensington et les Dames Auxiliaires.
Down Memory Lane
Enjoying sledding and a bonfire.
Raeburn Orr, representing the exchange sponsor, Seabrook Farms Frozen Foods Ltd., drops the puck at the official face-off in Bedford, PQ. (1969)
Bedford
Malpeque Bay Credit Union Major Event Sponsor
Front L-R: Tyson McCardle, Matthew White and Brandan Moase. Back L-R: Coaches Chris McCardle, Scott White, Trevor Moase and Laurie Gallant-MBCU. Malpeque Bay Credit Union, was pleased to present players and coaches with backpacks and hoodies.
Major Sponsor
Pepo est fier de s’associer à votre 50e Échange culturel Pee-Wee Bedford Québec - Kensington Île du Prince Édouard tournoi hockey et vous souhaite bon succès . Pepco is a proud sponsor for your 50th cultural exchange PeeWee Bedford QuébecKensington - Prince Edward Island (PEI) and wish you great success ! Richard Hebert
Town Supports Kensington Bedford Exchange
Major Sponsor Scotiabank (Kensington and Crapaud) Congratulate and Celebrate 50th Anniversary with Tournament Coaches and Players
Kensington Town Council donated $1500 to help stage the 50th anniversary celebration of the Kensington-Bedford Pee Wee Hockey Friendship Exchange that will be taking place January 26-28. The municipality usually donates to help offset the cost of the welcome reception but given it is the 50th anniversary of the exchange, they felt a larger donation was warranted. The volunteer organizing committee are working hard to offer additional activities for the 2018 exchange and the additional monies provided by the Town will help greatly in that regard.
Front L-R: Coaches Trevor Moase, Scott White, Aaron Rogers and Chris McCardle. Middle L-R: Hockey players Brandan Moase, Matthew White, Jackson Rogers, Tyson McCardle, Dallas Hughes and Ryan Cash. Back L-R: Scotianbank members Christine Cousins, Breanne Stevens, Travis Martin-Scotiabank Manager, and Kaylan Dawydiak.
J A N UA RY 2 6 - 2 8 , 2 0 1 8 Come to COMMUNITY GARDENS and join the celebration!
MacLean Involved from the Beginning Mack MacLean has been involved with the Kensington-Bedford since the inaugural version half a century ago. “I was a referee for the first tournament and I later coached,” said the town councillor. Mack said the emphasis in the beginning was entirely on hockey and it was called a “friendship” tournament. He said organizers on both sides of the event quickly realized the value of the tournament as a cultural exchange and it has now grown into so much more. “You really can’t say enough about the work of the late Eric Jessome in making this a reality,” MacLean said. “I can’t believe it has been 50 years already. It is one of the longest running tournaments in the country and I hope it stays around for a long, long time.” He said there have been so many friendships established over the years and the town communities have built a special bond. Even after fire destroyed Community Gardens in 1979, he noted “we were still able to stage the tournament. It is really something that brings together the entire town. “
Bowness Has Plenty of Great Memories From Exchange Bob Bowness coached the Kensington entry in the tournament for six years beginning in the 1970-71 season. What stands out most for him is the opportunity the tournament provided for participants to learn life skills and experience a different culture. Bob said the early years of the tournament were predominately about hockey and “I don’t think we realized the full value of the cultural benefits until later on. He noted in the early years of the tournament, the late Eric Jessome was the only person on the Kensington delegation who could speak French. He noted “that was before French immersion really caught on in PEI-now it is not so much of a problem.” Despite the language barrier that sometimes existed, Bob said there were so many great friendships over the 50 years and I really hope it goes on for another 50 years. He said it was a special treat to coach his three sons in the exchange and “my grandson is playing this year so it was come full circle for me. He noted with pride that this is his third grandson to take part in the tournament.
Down Memory Lane
Kensington Team 1969
Tw o a r e a t e a m s p a r t i c i p a t i n g in the 2018 tournament
Bedford Team 1969
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Kinkora Regional High School Update
This column gives the community the opportunity to see what is going on at the school, both the successes, and the challenges. It will also highlight the efforts of submitted by student reporter teachers and, give student Callie Thompson recognition of School + Community Support= Success accomplishments.
Dates to Remember Jan. 24 - Gr. 10 Secondary Literacy Assessment Jan. 25 to 30 - Final exams Jan. 31 - Turn-Around Day. No classes. Feb. 1 - First day of 2nd semester! Feb. 9 - Peer Helping Training Day at Centre 150 in Summerside Student of the Week Congratulations to Ben McKnight. Final Exam Schedule Wed, January 24: Gr. 10 Literacy Assessment Thursday, January 25: Grade 9 English All Block D Classes Friday, January 26: Grade 9 Social Studies All Block A Classes Monday, January 29: Grade 9 Math All Block B Classes
Tuesday, January 30: Gr. 9 French All Block C Classes Wed, January 31: Turn-Around Day (no classes) THANK YOU! Many thanks to all parents who are helping provide the delicious Breakfast Program during exams. It is a healthy way to start our day and is very much appreciated! Peer Helping Training Day Peer Helping Training Day is scheduled for Friday, February 9 at Centre 150 in Summerside. Encounters With Canada Our Gr. 12 ADP students will be attending Encounters with Canada at the Terry Fox Canadian Youth Centre in Ottawa from Feb. 10 to 17. Theme of their week is Tech &
Food. Sponsored by Farm Credit Canada, the week includes encounters with industry leaders, such as biotechnologists, sustainable food specialists, and agribusiness managers. Participants will go from laboratory to field to discover the great variety of tech and food careers. Jessica Reeves facilitates the Academy Diploma Program in Agriculture & BioScience here at K.R.H.S. BLAZER BISTRO On Jan. 18, the Blazer Bistro featured its last meal service of the year! Students & staff enjoyed spaghetti and a Caesar salad with garlic bread and a cottage pudding cake for $4. On Jan. 11 the Blazer Bistro featured pulled pork or beef on a hard or soft shell taco served with an Asian salad with a sriracha peanut dress-
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ing and a vegetarian cabbage roll. Dessert was a homemade cherry cheese cake. All for $4. Annual K.R.H.S. Hockey Pools Log on to officepools. com <http://officepools. com/> for results. ID is Kinkora & password is guest. Current leaders are: 1) Brian Dawson 2) Rachel Paynter 3) Faro Halupa. 2018 GRAD NEWS Excellent turn-out for the January Grad Activity which was playing pool at Dooly’s, then returning to school for Chinese food and a movie on Jan. 11. The 56th annual commencement exercises of Kinkora Regional High School will take place on Fri.., June 22 @ 7 p.m. Dental Preventive Clinic Dental Preventive Clinic at Kinkora Regional High school will be starting the first week of February 2018. For more information, please visit http://www.healthpei. ca/dentalhealth <http:// www.healthpei.ca/dentalhealth> .
Family Place hosts free family programs at 75 Central Street, Summerside, and at other locations in January and February. For details and registration contact 902436-1348 or familyplace@ eastlink.ca. Kensington Playgroups are hosted at Murray Christian Centre on School Street, Kensington, Wednesdays 9:30–11:30 am. Kinkora Playgroups take place at Seniors Room at Kinkora Place, 45 Anderson Street, Kinkora, Mondays 9:30– 11:30 am (began Jan.8) Borden-Carleton Playgroups are held in the Community Library in the Fire Hall, 244 Borden Ave, Bordon-Carleton Fridays 9:30–11:30 am beginning January 12. Summerside Playgroup is hosted Fridays 9:30-11:30 am beginning January 12. Miscouche Playgroups take place at Miscouche Recreation Centre on High School St, Miscouche, Mondays 9:30–11:30 am beginning January 8.
Hello Baby! Maternity and New Baby Expo are being hosted at St. Eleanors Community Centre, 1 West Drive, St. Eleanors, on February 4, 1–4 pm. Bond to Literacy is held at 75 Central Street, Summerside, Tuesdays 6:30–8:30 pm beginning January 16. Baby Signs® Sign Language for Babies Tuesdays 9:30–11:30 am beginning January 16. New Beginnings Prenatal Group is held Wednesdays 5–7 pm beginning January 17. Beyond the Bump Postnatal Group is offered Thursdays 9:30– 11:30 am beginning January 11. Stroller Fit is hosted by Family Place at Credit Union Place walking track Tuesdays 1:30–2:30 am beginning Jan 16. Bosom Buddies Breastfeeding Support Group is offered Wednesdays 10–11:30 am beginning January 17. Rock & Talk Playgroup takes place Mondays 9:30–11:30 am beginning January 8.
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The County Line Courier ~ your community newspaper haven’t seen any vermin footprints on the deck and lucky for the birds that I didn’t because if I had, the bird feeding program would be in serious jeopardy. However…….. But first some background info. Some of one website that at great you may remember that I length listed what crows wrote in the spring about ate and then topped it off the lovely greenhouse with telling you how to that friends built for attract crows. Yes, you me on my deck. I knew saw that right! I can’t say from the get-go that it that I have come across was highly unlikely that many people who are I would have anything actively trying to attract green in my greenhouse, at least for the first year. crows! Today there were still But I saw ahead to somea few bread scraps left thing as good or better. and when I looked out the The pile of seasoned window, there was a crow hardwood that had been and a seagull. There was sitting in my yard for no confrontation of any over a year got moved sort and both left happy! into my greenhouse and how delightful it is!!! Another story Other years I would Now the yard is one thing when it comes to tramp across the yard to seeing footprints in the the wood shed on a nice snow but the deck is an- day and try to get enough other story. And I can inside the house to do me handle bird foot prints. for two weeks. Now on a No problem. And cat foot- sunny day with a minus prints. No problem. But vermin footprints are another story altogether. Now, interestingly, I
Crows Feeder’Seed Orders Bird Watchers
You can call this research. One day this week , I took some bread scraps out to the back yard and decided to see how long it took crows to find it. I dumped the scraps on the ground and as I turned to go back into the house, I heard a crow cawing in the distance. I quickly went inside and positioned myself near a window that overlooked the scrap cache. I timed it. It took the crow one minute and 25 seconds from the time that I got to the window to land at the scraps! Now bad, especially since it was in an area that they would almost never find anything to eat. How do they find food? I did a bit of research and I am none the wiser as to the answer to that question. I came across
26 wind chill I just step into my not so cold greenhouse and take in enough wood to do me for a day or so! Lovely, but there’s a hitch. This afternoon I was out there gathering up some wood for this evening’s comfort. “What to my wondering eyes” appeared but some sunflower seed shells! Something is enjoying the sunshine from the protection of my greenhouse and the reality is that I don’t want to know what it is! I don’t want to trap it because then I would have to deal with the aftermath. If I left the door open, that black and red cat that shows up on my deck on a regular basis might deal with the varmint. However, I don’t want that cat to get the idea that this is “Home Sweet Home”. So, I guess maybe denial is the best route. I’ll just pretend there is nothing out there. Interesting Feeder
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Scanning the pages of “Birdwatcher’s Daily Companion” by Schneck and Warhol, I came across directions for the construction of an unusual bird feeder. It is well to note that the directions say that the feeder can only be used once or twice before it falls apart. They suggest cutting a large orange or grapefruit in half and carefully removing the pulp. They suggest attaching strings to support the hollowed out half but I will leave you to your own devices to figure out the best way to do that. Then fill it with your choice of bird feed be it seeds or even the chopped up fruit that you removed from the rind. Thinking? It’s time to do a bit of thinking so that when it comes time to place your seed orders, you have a plan of sorts in place for the coming season. What worked well in your garden last year? Did you
January 24, 2018 try multiple plantings of beans, lettuce, and assorted varieties of each. If blight is a problem in your tomato crops, did you try blight resistant ones? Do you have room to grow potatoes? Plant some early varieties and give them a head start by covering them with floating row cover. Round up some seed catalogues. I still find them to be more userfriendly than seed shopping online but maybe I’m just behind the times. In coming weeks, we’ll look at some of the choices that face gardeners these days. Calling All Back Yard Bird Watchers! Send us a list of what is visiting your feeders. Has anyone seen a common redpoll yet? Drop me a line at 471 New Glasgow Rd., Ebenezer, PE, C1E 0S8 or bcobb06@ gmail.com
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Unopened!
““Every good and perfect gift comes down from the Father who created all the lights in the heavens. He is always the same and never makes dark shadows by changing.” James 1:17 (CEV) “For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.” Ephesians 2:10 (NIV)
Lauretta Balderston free-lance writer The holidays are behind us, the trimmings and trappings have all been put away for another year and already it seems like it was a lifetime ago. What reminders do we have? Those gifts presented to us in love have either been stored away in appropriate cupboards, on shelves, or for those unsuitable gifts, been returned to a store in exchange for what we really wanted to receive in the first place. Sadie was a unique little girl who dearly loved receiving presentsat any time of the year. That’s not what made her unique. No, she was unique because she wanted to leave the present just as it was when she received it- always. What appealed most to her was the wrapping- the bright paper or gift bag, the curly ribbons and the care each person took to wrap that present just for her! To appease her family she would gingerly unwrap mostly all of her gifts, taking care to leave the paper intact so she could re-wrap the gifts in the quiet of her own room and enjoy them in their presented look. She always left the prettiest and best decorated gift unopened- so she could spend her days, and months, surmising what was actually wrapped inside that beautiful package. Years after her passing, her family found
these unopened treasures where Sadie had lovingly placed them inside a box in the back of her closet- still unopened and wrapped as they had been given to her down through the years. Are we a lot like Sadie? Most of us at one time or another received a new testament or a Bible, for a birthday, baptism or graduation. For some unexplained reason that gift remains unopened, perhaps even today. Yet in it, we find such treasures of scripture to assure us of God’s abundant love, steadfast presence and resounding hope that, no matter what we face today, tomorrow will come and with it a second chance! Our journey in life is remarkable; challenging maybe, frightening for sure, but remarkable nonetheless because we need never face anything alone. We are God’s handiwork and He longs to be part of every step of our life journey and our faith journey! May we not leave His word unopened; but let us decide today that we will choose to open it, read it and allow all the wonders of His grace to fill us, love us and lead us along- with full assurance of His presence! Sadie missed out on the best part of the giftswhat was inside. Are we going to continue to miss out too?
St. Mark’s Anglican Church, Kensington will be hosting a
PANCAKE SUPPER
on Shrove Tuesday, February 13th 5.00-6.30 pm Everyone is welcome.
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Our Community Churches Events Calendar
Freetown United Church Rev. Heather MacDougall “Everyone Welcome” October 22nd Freetown, 9:30am Wheelchair Accessible Kensington United Church of Canada Rev. Robert McCarthy January 28, 10:30 Service of Worship February 4, 10:30 Service of Worship For updated info and to view all our programs, check out our website at: www.kensingtonunited.ca <http://www.kensingtonunited.ca>
St. John the Evangelist Anglican Church Rev. Margaret Collins 391 TCH, Crapaud Welcome Anglican Parish of New London Rev. Margie Fagan January 28: 9 am - St. Thomas’ Morning Prayer 11 am - St. Stephen’s Morning Prayer & Sunday School 11 am - St. Mark’s Holy Eucharist February 4: 9 am - St. Mark’s Morning Prayer 11 am - St. Stephen’s Holy Eucharist & Sunday School 11 am - St. Thomas’ Holy Eucharist February 11: 9 am - St. Mark’s Holy Eucharist 11 am - St. Stephen’s Morning Prayer & Sunday School 11 am - St. Thomas’ Morning Prayer February 14: Ash Wednesday 10 am - St. Thomas’ Holy Eucharist with Imposition of Ashes
Bedeque United Church 1230 Callbeck St. Rev. Catherine Stuart
Church service every Sunday at 10:00 am. Everyone welcome.
Kensington New London Presbyterian Church Rev Rev. Torrey Griffiths Sunday School during the service January 28th, 11 am Kensington Worship New London Worship 9:30 a.m. February 04, 9:30am Kensington Worship 9:30 a.m. New London Worship 11:00 a.m. Bible Study in Kensington Church: Wednesdays at 7 pm; Thursdays at 10 am Free Church of Scotland
Cape Traverse Service time 9:30 am DeSable 11am All Welcome Freetown Nazarene Community Church 1641 Cairns Road Freetown Pastor Scott Wilson
•Worship Meeting: Sunday 11:00 a.m.
•Adult Study and Discussion Group Wednesday 7:00 p.m.
St. Mary’s Holy Family Roman Catholic Parish Father Frank Jay Masses: •St. Mary’s Holy Family Kensington 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.
Mass times in the 3 parishes St. Malachy’s Parish, Kinkora Fr. Doug MacDonald Sat. 4:00 p.m. St. Peter’s Parish Seven Mile Bay Fr. Doug MacDonald Sunday 9:00 a.m. St. Joseph’s Parish Kelly’s Cross Fr.Doug MacDonald Mass 11am
Margate Pastoral Charge Rev. Pix Butt Princetown United Church Southwest River United Church
“All are welcome, all are welcome in this place.”
Jan. 28 worship & Sunday School: 9:30am - Princetown 11am- Southwest River Feb. 4 worship & Sunday School: Please note change of Times! 9:30am-Southwest River 11am - Princetown Feb 11 worship & Sunday School: 9:30 am - Princetown 11am- Southwest River
North Tryon Presbyterian Church 12592 Trans Canada Hwy, North Tryon Pastor Mike Hamilton Sundays - Worship and Children’s program 10am Weds - Youth Group for grades 7-12 at 7pm Tel #: 902-303-2096 email: northtryonPC@gmail.com
Tryon Baptist Church Pastor Jonathan Schut worship leader. A warm welcome to all. Sunday worship time 11:00 am with nursery and Jr. Church provided. Bible Study Monday 9:30am at the church. tel# 902-658-2822 (wheelchair accessible)
South Shore United Church #85 Rte. 10, Tryon Reverend Dr. Karen MacLeod-Wilkie
Thurs. 25th Seniors Dinner at 12 noon, with entertainment following the dinner. To reserve and if you need a drive please call Ruth Walsh 658-2147. The next dinner is Feb. 8th Sunday 28th 10:30am Worship Service – the Annual meeting moved to Sunday Feb. 18 Tues. 30th 7:00pm Book Study resumes
Borden Bible Study Every Wed. 11am at the Borden-Carleton Industrial Mall Board Room Call 902-658-2759 Kensington Community Church Pastor Gene Carson Where: Mt. Zion Masonic Lodge Victoria Street Kensington Every Sunday Evening at 6:30pm Pastor Gene Carson RR1 Kensington, PEI, C0B 1M0 Tel: (902) 836-5220 CSSM Ministries
January 24, 2018
The Wonderful Gift of Giving Back
Michelle Campbell (third from right) with Random Acts of Christmas Kindness Elves
I am so happy that we had another successful year for the dinner we call Random Acts of Christmas Kindness. My elves helped every way they could to make this meal very special. I came up with the idea when I was working an evening shift at Bakin Donuts in Kensington. A woman and her young daughter came into the shop in the middle of a snow storm with just slippers and sweaters on after leaving a bad relationship. I asked the woman if I could get her anything but she said she only had 5 cents to her name. My heart sank as it was almost Christmas and this poor mother and her child were out on their own. I bought them something to eat, the mom a hot cup of coffee, her daughter a milk and then I gave her a $50 gift card that I had received as a gift for Christmas. I handed it to her and said Merry Christmas and told her that I needed to go and get my work done. She said she was waiting for a friend to come and pick her up and, when I came back out to see how they were doing they were gone. She left a note on the table, that she wrote on a napkin, saying thank you, that I was a true Christmas Angel and, what I did meant alot to her as she had no idea what she was going to do or how she was going to be able to feed her daughter or herself for a couple of days. That night when I went home I just could not get them out of my mind and that was when I decided I was going to make a difference in peoples lives and came up with this dinner idea
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Trinity United Winter Concert Series With Fiddlers’ Sons
Theme: The Kensington Winter Carnival of Snowmen!!! Thursday Feb 8th 6:00pm Seniors Entertainment -Co-op Seniors Complex -Community Care -The Mews
And, like any good Island get togethera Kitchen Party on the fly
that I call Random Acts of Christmas Kindness. I was nervous at first to talk to the local businesses about what I was doing and was amazed at the outpouring of support that this little community called Kensington showed me and also the help from our local MLA Mathew MacKay. I had all the food I needed donated by different businesses in Kensington and would like to thank each and every one of them for making this possible and also all the help from my elves. They are always there to help with the dinner and make the deliveries to the seniors in the area that may be alone or cannot get out to enjoy a Christmas dinner with their famillies and many others that maybe just cannot financially afford it. Everyone deserves a pat on the back as we fed and delivered over 300 meals this year and I am looking forward to doing this each and ever year. My next goal is to try to form a committee for the dinners and come up with a new name that has Kensington as part of the name. A big thank you to Dave and the staff of Kensington Food Basket,
Malpeque Bay Credit Union, Coreen and the staff of Broadway 45, Mary’s Bake Shoppe, Water Street Bakery, Paul Croken, Jamie MacKay, MLA Matthew Mac Kay, Nancy Lin and the monks, and all my ElvesChantay, Faith, Linda, Lillian, Lilly, Nadene and her family, Brenda and her husband Grant, Jean, Mary, and anyone else that I might have missed that helped made the day a success. I would like to share a few of the comments I received from people about the dinner and what they thought about it...
Lily- It was very rewarding to be able to help ....seeing the smiles on the seniors faces warmed my heart ..this is the true meaning of fellowship everyday not just at Christmas time. Bless you all and many blessings for 2018 Bernie Lamphier- I know my friend would say the exact thing as she thoroughly enjoyed the meal, Michelle,but she is not on Facebook. Stephen J. McCann- The food was great, the volunteers were very friendly, and it’s great that people can get together and not have to spend Christmas alone! Michelle Campbell
Thursday Feb 8th 6:00pm Sledding under the Stars Location: Community Gardens Friday Feb 9th 1:00pm Poste/Poetry Judging Contest Location: QEES Friday Feb 9th 6:00pm Family Concert with Michael Pendergast/ Andy Doucette -Location: Murray Christian Centre Friday Feb 9th 7:30pm Winter Carnival Trivia Hosted by: Darcy Paynter Location: Kensington Legion
L-R: Keelin Wedge, Eddy Quinn, Courtney HoganChandler and John B Webster of the Island band Fiddlers’ Sons. The second of the Trinity United Winter Concert Series is set for February 18th. Eddy Quinn and Fiddlers’ Sons with Keelin Wedge are set to play the second in the Trinity United Winter Concert Series at Trinity United Church in Summerside Sunday, February 18 2pm-4pm. This will be the award winning folk music group’s first time back to Summerside since appearing before a sold out crowd at The Jubilee Theater last summer. Fiddlers’ Sons features singer-songwriter Eddy Quinn on lead vocals, guitar and fiddle, multi-instrumentalist Keelin Wedge on vocals, guitar, fiddle and bass, singer-songwriter John B Webster on vocals and guitar, and musical veterinarian Courtney Hogan-Chandler on fiddle. The group will showcase tunes, stories and songs from their recently released album Fiddlers’ Sons The Best Of Twenty Years. Admission at the door. For more information call the church office at 902-436-3155 or 902-436 -8600. Event Location: Trinity United Church Location Address: 90 Spring St, Summerside
Gift Basket Winner
Saturday Feb 10th 10:00am Children’s Day Location: QEES Saturday Feb 10th 2:00pm Snowshoe Scavenger Hunt Location: John Hogg Trail Saturday Feb 10th- 8pm “How well do You Know your Spouse” Hosted by: Brian Cole Co Hosted by Josh Gill Location: Family & Friends Sunday Feb 11th- 1pm Fancy Dress Skate Location: Community Gardens Sunday Feb 11th 2:00 - 4:00 Outdoor Day Sleigh Rides, sledding, games Location: Community Gardens
Rose Wigmore (r) was the lucky winner of a beautiful Christmas Cheer Basket, a fundraiser put on by the Cat Action Team of PEI. Presenting the basket is Beverly Hillier, CAT representative. Second prize winner was Gloria Ryan and third prize winner was Wayne Jay. Thank You to all who supported this fundraiser and all the volunteers who sold tickets. CAT is a registered charity working with stray and feral cats.
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Kensington Heritage Library 6 Commercial Street
836-3721
Email: kensington@gov.pe.ca www.library.pe.ca Facebook https://www.facebook.com/PEILibrary Shelley Tamtom Library Technician
THANK YOU to everyone who joined us for our 5th Annual Pie Day!
We had a great variety of pies that were enjoyed by over 65 people! Family Story Time: Fridays at 11am. Join us for stories, songs, rhymes, games and fun! Typical age group is 3-5 years and parents/caregivers. Book Club: Every 3 weeks, Thursdays at 2pm. Next meeting: Thurs, Jan 25th. New members always welcome! Needle Craft, Knit & Stitch - every Wednesday afternoon at 2:00 pm. Bring your projects, socialize, share patterns, help one another. Junior Book Club: Every third Wednesday at 4pm. Sometimes we have a book to read, sometimes we talk about books, play games, write stories & eat snacks! It’s just a fun time for readers aged 9-13. Next gathering is Wed, February 21st. Valentines for Vets: Saturday, January 27th 10 -4. Again this year PEI Public Library Service is partnering with Family Military Resource Centre for VA’s Valentines for Vets 2018: http:// w w w. ve t e r a n s . g c. c a / eng/remembrance/getinvolved/valentines-forveterans The program involves children creating homemade Valentines and sending them to Canadian Veterans for Valentines Day. Introduction to Tapping & EFT with Valerie Farquharson. Thursday, February 1st beginning at 6:30 pm. EFT means Emotional Freedom Techniques. “Like acupuncture and acupressure, Tapping is a set of techniques which utilize the body’s energy meridian points. You can stimulate these meridian points by tapping on them with your fingertips – literally tapping into your body’s own energy and healing power.” (from thetappingsolution.com) Minute to Win it
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Kensington Area Makes Plans to Grow Tourism
Approximately 35 tourism stakeholders from Kensington and the surrounding area met on January 10th to discuss growing tourism in the community. A group of tourism operators and supporters is exploring participation in the ACOA Strategic Tourism Expansion Program (known as STEP), which guides communities through a strategic process of building and executing a Sustainable Tourism Plan.
Communities that complete the STEP process: * Understand the next steps in developing their community as a destination. * Understand the changing tourism trends in the industry. * Have the tools and knowledge to create experiential products. * Have an actionable sustainable tourism community plan. * Have a network and steering committee of community leaders and stakeholders engaged in executing the STEP Forward Sustainable Tourism Plan. The program typically takes 10-12 months to complete. Kensington tourism stakeholders are currently exploring the application process, and a start date for participating in the program has not yet been identified, but the group is working to begin the process as soon as possible. Challenges! Saturday February 3rd at 11 am. Fun for school-age children - adults! Participants will take part in a series of 60-second challenges that use objects that are commonly available around the house. It’s a blast! Hope to see you there! Medical Mission to Columbia: with Dr. Don Clark. Saturday, February 17th at 1:00 pm. Join us as our guest shares
January 24, 2018
Fire Department Acknowledges Special Anniversary
Parties involved include the Kensington & Area Chamber of Commerce, the Central Coastal Tourism Partnership, the Town of Kensington, as well as tourism and business operators, and other community leaders. During the recent gathering of stakeholders, individuals were asked to provide feedback on the following questions: 1 “What is golden in our community?” 2 “Where is YOUR community hub?” 3 “Name a person and /or place that you feel best represent our community” 4 “What is your one wish for the future of our community?”
On behalf of the New London Fire Department Bill Pidgeon and Floyd Service were pleased to congratulate and present Donnie and Diane Cole with a tray commemorating the couple’s 50th Wedding Anniversary.
Tourism operators, business owners and residents are invited to participate in the process of developing a tourism plan for the Kensington & Area community. Here’s how: 1. Contact Don Quarles of the Indian River Festival, who is serving as the Community Champion for the Kensington STEP initiative: don@indianriverfestival.com | 902-836-4933 2. Join the Facebook Group found at https://www.facebook. com/groups/kensingtonstep/. Stakeholders look forward to engaging with the Kensington & Area community as plans progress. a presentation/photos from one of his many medical missions. This session will focus on a recent mission to Columbia. Don will be joining us for this session shortly after another medical mission to Haiti. We look forward to learning how medical missions aid those countries in need. Keep an eye on our facebook page for additional programs and fun at the Library!
The first night of training began Jan 3rd 2018 Contact: Lieutenant (Navy) Linda DesRoches 902-436-8585 85sea@cadets.gc.ca or visit www.cadets.ca Summerside Sea Cadets FREE program for youth ages 12-18 TIME: 6pm – 9pm MEET: every Wednesday @ 10 Parkway Ave, Slemon Park Email: 85sea@cadets.gc.ca Phone: 902-436-8585 NOTE: Youth can join anytime during the training year.
January 24, 2018
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Kinkora Community to Support Family Violence Prevention Week
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January is acknowledged throughout the free world as Crime Stoppers Month
L-R Karen Noonan, Landon Duffy and Jessica Noonan. Somerset Festival Committee wanted to promote Family Violence Prevention Week and, with this in mind, they purchased a flag with the Kinkora logo on it in the Family Violence Prevention colors. The flag will be hung during Family Violence Prevention Week, February 11-17. Other fun promotional items include placing purple ribbons on the tree in the Gazebo, located in front of the Kinkora Place and, passing out packages of purple jello donated by Noonan Petroleum. Personal items will also be collected for women and children during the month of February. Items can be dropped off at St. Malachy Church, Kinkora. Items needed are:
Food Supplies Cereal (healthy/low sugar Kids Lunch Items Cooking Sauces (thai, indian, etc.) Jam, Pickles, Salsa (not homemade)
Household Supplies Toilet Paper Lysol Wipes Laundry Soap (pods only) Dryer sheets (unscented)
Special Items Tickets-Local Transit Bus Baby/Toddler Dishes (plastic) Baby Wipes Non-Stick Pans (new) Hangers
Justice Minister Jordan Brown signed a declaration making January â&#x20AC;&#x153; Crime Stoppers â&#x20AC;&#x153; month on Prince Edward Island. This declaration endorses the goals of PEI Crimestoppers which include raising public awareness of the organization and the importance of its work in all Island communities. Taking the month to focus on work done by Crimestoppers will help to make our communities safer and continue to improve and foster better places to live, learn and do business for all citizens of our province. Joining Justice Minister Jordan Brown (seated) are Don Reid (PEI Crimestoppers President), and back L-R: Allison Doughart (PEI Crimestoppers Secretary), Allan McCullough (Wired Safety), Dr. Parry Aftab (StopCyberbullying.org), Roisin Mullen (Chief Positivity for Shareucare), Jennifer Ebert (RCMP Commanding Officer) and Scott Lundrigan (PEI Crimestoppers Coordinator). All citizens interested in P.E.I. Crimestoppers are invited to the Annual Crime Stoppers Luncheon at the Silver Fox Club on Friday Jan 26/18. Meet and greet is at 11:30 with lunch at 12:00. No charge. The organization will be launching the 2018 Pink Shirt (Anti bullying) Campaign and Travis Price (Originator of Pink Shirt Day) will be the Speaker followed by Ava & Lilly Rached who will perform www.iamworthit.com