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Linking Island Communities Together

June 20, 2018

Upcoming Second Annual Capes Ice Boat Festival The Second Annual Capes Ice Boat Festival is taking place June 30th from 1-3pm at Cape Traverse Wharf. The ice boats in Cape Traverse operated from 1827-1917 and were a significant part of Prince Edward Island history, being the only winter passage to the mainland for Islanders and the Canada Post delivery system for incoming and outgoing mail. The Parks Canada monument in Cape Traverse was established in the 1970’s with a replica. Over time, the boat needed repairs and ultimately replaced. The Cape Traverse Ice Boat Committee, Parks Canada & Holland College have been working together to bring a new ice boat replica to the Cape Traverse monument. The ice boat was built by students in The Heritage Retrofit Carpentry Program at Holland College in Charlottetown. Over 600 hours have gone into the detailed build of the boat and oars. Logan Bonneville, the lead student in the build, Kelly Caseley and Leif Hammerlund worked under the mentorship of Josh Silver and Trevor Young at the college. Handcrafted from pine and oak, the ice boat is an amazing project built with pride and close attention to historic details in the design. The ice boat is sea worthy and community members, Holland College students and Parks Canada representatives will sail the boat on June 30th at 1pm. Join the community of Cape Traverse to celebrate our rich history & the unveiling of the newly crafted ice boat by Holland College for the National Parks Canada monument. The Ice Boat will make its maiden voyage at Cape Traverse Wharf at 1pm, with an old fashioned parade to follow. A historic event filled with community spirit, surprises & old fashioned family fun! All are welcome!

Community As It’s Meant To Be Ross’ Place, Kensington and Area Gardens is a place where the community can come together to enjoy the outdoors, learn about gardening, get their hands dirty, grow their own vegetables and flowers, and share healthy food with each other. The idea was conceived in memory and in honor of Ross MacKay, an avid gardener, community volunteer, and a Shriner, who could often be seen helping out at BBQs and

parades. His welcoming smile and positive - generous spirit was cherished by all those who knew him. “The response to the

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Borden-Carleton Tourism Campaign Wins National Award The Destination Borden-Carleton marketing campaign developed by Ekistics Plan & Design has been named one of the winners in the Awards for Planning Excellence competition held by the Canadian Institute of Planners. The campaign to boost tourism was named the winner in the “Rural/ Small Town Planning” category. The other players in the campaign were Form Media, Mary Tulle Consulting, Borden Area Development Corporation and the Town of Borden-Carleton. “The Destination Borden Carleton project is a community building and economic development initiative designed to address the effects of unemployment and the decline of smaller communities, due to changes in resource-related industries and populations moving to larger urban centres,” the winning citation notes. “ The emphasis on practical and achievable incremental

steps to implementing the renewal vision made this document a good model for other rural and small community projects.” The award represent the highest level of recognition the Institute bestows for professional planning, which recognize innovation, impact on the profession, implementation potential, and overall presentation. “On behalf of the Canadian planning community, I congratulate the recipients for their remarkable work,” said Eleanor Mohammed, President of the Canadian Institute of Planners. “Their projects are exciting, forward-thinking, community-oriented, and embody the finest principles of the planning profession.” In total, 48 submissions were received for consideration across 13 categories, inclusive of planning initiatives from across Canada and around the world. Proj-

ects were rigorously evaluated over three months by the Award for Planning Excellence Jury, comprised of planning professionals from across the country. “This year marks the 35th anniversary of our Awards for Planning Excellence,” commented Beth McMahon, Chief Executive Officer of the Canadian Institute of Planners. “Over this time, we have recognized 213 outstanding professional planning projects and today, we enthusiastically welcome these seventeen new projects to our esteemed roster. We congratulate the individuals and organizations that have led in the development of these planning achievements.” Ekistics and the other award winners will be formally recognized at the joint Canadian Institute of Planners and Manitoba Professional Planners Institute National Conference in Winnipeg, July 19-22.

Sea the Coast Paddle Festival is Prince Edward Island’s premiere paddle festival featuring three fun-filled days of coastal and river paddling for kayak, canoe and stand up paddle board. Are you new to the sport? Learn the basics at one of our beginner clinics or improve your skills and learn some new tricks in an intermediate/advanced clinic. You can choose a coastal paddle from Borden-Carleton to Chelton Provincial Park where paddlers will enjoy an open air picnic. From there you can paddle back or be bussed back to the venue site in Borden-Carleton. There’s also the option of a river paddle down the Tryon River and return or you can continue onward to Victoria-By-The-Sea. Return bus service will be offered at the conclusion of both paddles. All participants will be treated to hand pies for lunch brought to you by Handpie Company.

On Saturday night, participants will have the opportunity to sample delicious Island cuisine at our Banquet prepared by food masters at Simple Feast Catering. Our special guest, Olympian in sprint canoe, Andrew Russell, will deliver the keynote. Following the Banquet, the Festival is proud to present Island entertainers Dylan Menzie and The Amanda Jackson Band. Dylan, who is fresh from competing in CTV’s The Launch, and the ever popular Amanda Jackson Band will perform for paddlers and the public from 8-11:00 pm. This concert is open to the public and is a 19+ Event. A return shuttle bus will be available from Founders Hall in Charlottetown to the venue site for members of the public wanting to experience this great night of music! Check out our website for details. Sunday morning the Festival will host an “Under the Bridge” Paddle

Page 3 where participants will have a chance to get up close and personal with the towering structures of the Confederation Bridge. It is an experience you won’t want to miss! When you are not on the water, you can browse the beautiful Festival grounds located at the foot of the Confederation Bridge in the Marine Rail Park. Participate in the creation of aboriginal crafts hosted by the Mi’kmaq First Nations of Lennox Island. Create your own quill earrings or ash basket. Enjoy authentic Mi’kmaq dance and drumming demonstrations taking place throughout the weekend. Day and weekend passes are available. Paddlers must be 14 years and older to participate in paddle clinics or paddles and 19 years of age and up for the Saturday evening concert. The Festival runs Friday, June 22-Sunday, June 24th. You can register until June 22. For more information, please visit our Festival website at www.SeaTheCoastPaddleFest.com

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garden project was phenomenal,” said Jamie MacKay (Ross’ son). “At present there are 30 raised beds (with three more to be built) and 8 inground beds”. Volunteers stepping up to help Jamie were Pete & Cindy Blanding, Caroline Andrew, Kevin Kelly, Wade Toombs, and Skip Beairsto. Fun Times Day Care also came on board recently, signing up for two plots which they are using as part of their summer program. Major Sponsor was KENT Building Supplies with approximately 20 area sponsors in total coming together collectively to make this wonerful garden happen. All sponsors have their names on plots at the garden.

Back L-R: MacKayla Gallant, Dylan Barbour, Barbie Barbour, Jamie MacKay, Melanie MacKay. Front L-R: Leighton MacIssac, Shiela MacKay, Sullivan Gallant, and Jean Webb. Kelly and Marcus Mann, KENT Building Supplies

The gardening team from Spring Valley Building Centre. The Collins family: Wesley, Rebecca, Norah and Patrick.

George Stewart and Grant Mann lend some gardening advice.

Volunteers from 1231 Kensington Army Cadets giving back to the community.

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The County Line Courier ~ your community newspaper PEI Touch a Truck Annual Fundraiser! Sunday June 24, 2018 1:004:00 p.m. at Slemon Park.

Final Week before summer break Hope to see you back in September Family Place FREE, weekly, parent-child playgroups are in their final week before our summer break. Please watch for an announcement of our playgroup return dates in September. KINKORA The last playgroup before our summer break was held Monday, June 18th at Kinkora Place from 9:30 until 11:30 am. KENSINGTON The last playgroup before our summer break will be held Wednesday, June 20th at the Murray Christian Centre, (please use the ramp entrance door), School Street, Kensington from 9:30 to 11:30 am. BORDEN-CARLETON The last playgroup be-

fore our summer break will be held Friday, June 22nd at the Public Library, 244 Borden Avenue, Borden-Carleton from 9:30 – 11:30 am . Please join us for some play time with educational toys, a healthy snack and circle time. Playgroups give both children and grown-ups a chance to connect and socialize. Children get the opportunity to practice their social skills in a safe, familiar setting while adults can forge friendships and get support from people who understand exactly what they are going through.

For more information please call (902) 436-1348 or email familyplace@eastlink.ca

Touch a Truck is a family friendly event that allows children and guests to see, touch and learn about a variety of vehicles and how they operate. A fun, educational “hands on” experience for all ages. Let your kids get behind the wheel and explore trucks of all kinds, including fire trucks, police cars, farm equipment, fire trucks, cement trucks, and more! Small admission fee applies per person. Proceeds support Books for Babies at the PCH and IWK Foundation. For more information, drop in to Family Place, call 436-1348 or familyplace@eastlink.ca. Stroller Fit! Wednesdays from 10:30-11:30 a.m. Meet at Shipyard Market Shelter. If raining meet at the CUP walking track. For more information, drop in to Family Place, call 436-1348 or

Ceilidh Bonshaw Hall Pickleball Back in Kensington great exercise and fun for all ages Pickleball times: Tuesday 4:15 - 6pm at QEES Wednesday 7pm - 9pm at KISH Thursday 4:15 - 6pm at QEES Instruction and equipment provided.

Sun, June 24 7-9pm

Performers w ill include special musical guests: ‘Just Passing Time’ (Becky Allain, Roger Smith, Darke Carr, and Guy Robichaud), singer/songwriter John MacAllar, and Jenn-Marie Gallant from Rustico. Plus local musicans Andrea Corder, Herb MacDonald, Phil Pineau, Fiddler Laura Lefebvre and Tony the Troubador. 50/50 draw, delicious lunch, and open mic. Admission by donation with proceeds to PEI Chapter Crohn’s and Colitis. All ages welcome; accessible for small wheelchairs. For more info phone 902-675-4093 or check the facebook page https://www.facebook.com/events/592420241122311/

familyplace@eastlink. ca <mailto:familyplace@ eastlink.ca> . New Beginnings Prenatal Group is being offered by Family Place, 75 Central St., Summerside, Wednesdays 5:30-7:30 p.m. This group is for expectant parents of all ages and is offered free of charge. Onsite childcare, food supplements and a tasty nutritious lunch are included in the program. (The group schedule follows the Western school board’s holiday and storm closures). Please feel free to bring a support person.To register, drop in to Family Place, call 436-1348 or familyplace@eastlink. ca <mailto:familyplace@ eastlink.ca> . Rock and Talk Postnatal Play Group is being offered by Family Place, 75 Central St., Summerside, Thursdays 9:30-11:30 p.m. This group is for new parents of all ages and is offered free of charge. Onsite childcare, food supplements and a tasty nutritious lunch are in-

Reubens Jamboree July 21 7:30pm SeaView Hall House Band Open Mic All lunch brought will be shared. For more info contact Don Adams 902 - 836 - 5259

cluded in the program. (The group schedule follows the Western school board’s holiday and storm closures). To

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Credit Union Makes Donation To Indian River Festival

Painting the Town: News from the Kensington Art Co-operative (Gallery) Stop by and enjoy the art! The freight shed behind the former Kensington Train Station, home to an eclectic group of local PEI artists, the Kensington Art Co-op, is open for business. This is the second in a series of articles to showcase this year’s batch of artists. Two executive members this week, our President Debbie Bryanton and our Treasurer Shirley MacLeod. (And that their photos have identical earring styles!)

Marc LeClair, Manager of Malpeque Bay Credit Union (right) is pleased to present a cheque in the amount of $2,500.00 to Don Quarles, Executive Director of the Indian River Festival. Malpeque Bay Credit Union is proud to sponsor the Youth Legacy Celebration at the Festival. This sponsorship benefits the upand-coming musical talent on P.E.I. and features the winners of the P.E.I. Kiwanis Music Festival.

Kensington Lions Club Cards/Crib Results Kensington Lions Club

Cards will continue through the summer months at the Lions Club, 30 Garden Dr. 7:00 P.M. 1st - Dave Johnson 2nd - Dianne Paynter 3rd - Betty Millar 50/50 - Dot Paynter

Door Prize Jean Pendleton

Summer Crib June 26, 7:30 Kensington Lions Club 30 Garden Drive

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Debbie Bryanton Debbie Bryanton, who has lived and worked across Canada, was born in the wonderful Annapolis Valley, in Berwick, Nova Scotia, then as a schoolgirl moved to Moncton New Brunswick.

Her hobbies include travel, gardening, reading, photography, sewing and being with friends and family.

Debbie Bryanton

As a self-taught artist, she has gleaned tips and inspiration from painting classes in PEI, Nova Scotia and Florida. As all lifelong learners she “feels that she is always learning, researching, and practicing. I can hardly wait to get lost in a painting.” Shirley MacLeod Shirley, an Island girl, born and raised in Malpeque, knows a lot about multi-tasking, having come from a busy family of 12.

At the early age of five, she proclaimed that “when I retire”, she would spend her time painting and gardening. And so she has, here on Prince Edward Island, her husband Gerald’s home. “I immediately fell in love with the beautiful scenery and vivid colours of this Island.”

Not only does she paint and exhibit her work (since 2012 with the Kensington Gallery), she is a self-employed bookkeeper, and finds time to hit the greens, travel, and is an avid photographer and gardener. With her bookkeeping background, it seemed a natural fit for Shirley to transition from Secretary to Treasurer of the Co-op.

In between, she worked in Toronto and Prince Edward Island in Retail Management and Guest Accommodations and raised a family of four (who have now gifted her with 13 grandchildren).

She has explored several different painting medias, starting with oil in 1970, now working in acrylic having been inspired by classes with fellow Kensington Gallery member, Lise Genova

Shirley MacLeod

and with Henry Purdy. She loves her Island, “something beautiful to paint at every turn. I get inspired by nature … our beautiful landscapes, flowers, animals and so much more our Island has to offer.”

The gallery is open daily from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm from June 15th to September 15th. Most days, one of the artists will be there and many of us paint on site. Contributed by Sheila Forsyth (Artist and Sec’y)

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Pack the Back Event June 23 supporting South Shore Food Share Members of the Crapaud Fire Department will be hosting their annual “Pack the Back” event June 23 to help stock the shelves at the South Shore Food Share. From 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. donations can be dropped off at the fire hall as the men and women of the department will be accepting donations to fill the back of the department’s rescue truck. There will also be a barbeque with proceeds going to the food share as well.

Central Bedeque Women’s Institute is celebrating its 100th Anniversary!!

To mark this occasion, residents of the community of Central Bedeque are invited to join us for anniversary cake and ice cream on Saturday, June 23rd, 2:30- 4:00pm at Bedeque Baptist Church Hall, Linkletter Avenue.

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JUNE PROGRAMS Knit & Stitch Together Wednesdays at 2 PM Book Club Every 3 weeks, Thursdays. Next meeting: Thursday, June 28, 2 PM Evening Book Club NEW! Third Thursday of every month. Next meeting: Thurs, June 21 at 7 PM ZEN Doodle Materials provided - bring your own black sharpies/markers if you have them. (teen/adult) Thursday, June 14, 6 - 8 PM Estate Planning with Anne Flynn Wed. June 20 at 4 PM ZEN Card Making with Jennifer. Materials Provided Free but you are welcome to bring to share. (teen/adult) Thurs, June 28, 6 - 8 PM

Macrame! with Courtney Gallant Materials Provided Free (teen/adult) Saturday, June 30 at 1 PM CHILDREN Exploding Books! (Ages 10 - teen) Sat, June 23 at 2 PM Family Story Time Stories, games, art, songs! Ages 3-5 Fridays at 11:00 AM

Lucky winner of the New London CHASE THE ACE on June 8, 2018 was Randy Cole (right) with a win of $1,129.00 Shown presenting the cheque is Firefighter Wayne Scott.

Mystery Paint Brush Art! (Ages 3-6 years) Sat., June 9 at 11AM Junior Book Club (ages 9-13) 3rd Wednesday each month Wed, June 20 at 4 PM Get Your Summer Read On! Celebrate the start of another TD Summer Reading Club!

Deputy Chief Neil Blackett (right) presenting Edward Campbell the ChaseTheAce winner of $1052.00

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Annual Fishing Derby Fun for Families and Community June 16-17 was two days of fishing, fun, barbecues, treats and prizes for youth and families at the 2018 Kensington Police Service Fishing Derby held at the Alysha Toombs Memorial Park on Garden Drive. This annual event gives youth and families the opportunity to interact with nature and practice their fishing skills. Many dusted off their rods, grabbed some bait and headed down to the pond for a day of fishing. Families lined both sides of the pond setting up their foldout chairs to try their luck catching some fish. Staff from Malpeque

Bay Credit Union and community volunteers

stepped up to the bbqs and grilled some tasty hotdogs.

photo Catherine Galant Life is good- Colby Gallant and Damon Paynter enjoy a sunny day, a comfy chair, snacks and a chance to go fishing.

photo left- Not only did Lyla MacCallym have a fun day but, she also caught a fish.

photo right- Zoey Noonan proudly displays the fish she caught at the derby and the fishing pole and tackle box she won, which was presented to her by Police Chief Lewie Sutherland. photo Catherine Galant

photo Jen Noonan

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Walk-In Clinic South Shore Pharmacy

June clinics: Thursdays 6-8pm Saturdays 9am-3pm and June 26 10am-12pm

Kensington Lions Club Cards/Crib Results Crib Tuesday June 12/18 1st - Eleanor Harding/ Glen Marsh 2nd - Hilda Jorgenson/ Emmett Hagen High Hand - Joyce Campbell (2) Crib every Tuesday night at 7:30PM Cards Friday June 15/18 1st - Douglas Neill 2nd - Dianne Paynter 3rd - Joyce Campbell 50/50 - Anna Windsor Door PrizeJoyce Campbell Cards every Friday night at 7:00 PM

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Queen Elizabeth Elementary School Kensington Wins Environmental Award On June 11 Rodney MacArthur, Principal of Queen Elizabeth Elementary School, Kensington was pleased to make the introduction of the Prince Edward Island Environmental Awards Ceremony and welcome Dean Stewart, Chair of Prince Edward Island Environmental Advisory Council, Her Honour, Antoinette Perry Lieutenant Governor of Prince Edward Island and the Honourable Richard Brown, Minister of Communities, Land and Environment. Master of Ceremonies Dean Stewart, along with the Honourable Richard Brown, were on hand to present Queen Elizabeth Elementary School with the 2018 Prince Edward Island Environmental Award in the school category. QEES students participated in various activities promoting environmental stewardship- a recycling program, promoting local organic vegetable boxes, growing and learning about plant life cycles, raising

salmon from eggs and releasing them, raising and tagging butterflies to release and, garbage pickup days. Each year many citizens work unselfishly for the preservation and enhancement of our land and seascapes. The dedication displayed by these individuals and groups deserves to be recognized. The presentation of the Prince Edward island Environmental Awards is a way to say thank you to these special people. Other 2018 Award Recipients were Eastern Kings Senior Neighbours Club for starting an organic garden and Wayne Gairns of North Wiltshire for his dedication to watershed restoration. Kensington-Malpeque MLA Matthew MacKay (left) and Communities, Land and Environment Minister Richard Brown congratulate students PJ Paugh and Taylor Beamish who accepted the award on behalf of Queen Elizabeth Elementary School.

photo Catherine Gallant CLC

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Crapaud Fire Department Hosts Summer Social Chamber Office Tel #: 902-836-3509 website: www.kensingtonchamber.ca Rosalie Profitt- President Julia Cameron- Membership & Events Coordinator The Chamber is undertaking some changes and we are updating our social profile so please take note that we now have a new email address kensingtonandareachamber@gmail.com. We are super excited to welcome summer student, Ben Taylor – Melanson to the team for this summer! He is a recent graduate of the Holland College Marketing and Advertisement Management Program and is currently just finishing up his position with PEI Mutual Festival of Small Halls. I’m sure that he will have lots of new ideas to help the Chamber grow and support the local business communities! I encourage all businesses to hire students. We can help our youth to build confidence and develop Business and Social skills that they will carry into their future careers and lives. Everyone benefits from this. We want to wish the

Fishermen, Farmers and Tourism operators a safe, successful and profitable season. It is a very short season but with all traditional strengths of delicious, fresh food, beautiful scenery and friendly smiles that Islanders have to offer each other and the tourists that will be visiting; makes PEI the destination of choice! Upcoming events – Member Appreciation Event – Date to be confirmed but will be held in early August! This will be a FUN event for all ages to enjoy! Golf Tournament September 20 at Anderson Creek. Contact the Chamber Office 902-8363209 if you want to register team, or if you want to be a Hole sponsor or donate a prize. More information will come soon. The Indian River Festival Open House that was held at St. Mary’s Church was fantastic. We en-

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Members of the Crapaud Fire Department recently gathered for their traditional summer party. Department members are Back L-R: Brad MacDonald, Benjamin Campbell, Brandin MacDonald, Tyler Ferguson, Kevin Shaw, Blaine MacPhee, Paul Smith, Kevin Clyke, Dale Best, Eric McGuirk, David Walsh, Raymond MacDonald. Second row L-R: Spencer MacKinnon, Randy Shaw, Ron Nicholson, Ron Myers, First captain James Fall, Fire Chief Chris Paynter, Deputy Chief Mike MacDonald, Josh MacKenzie, Paul MacKenzie, Spencer Francis. Front L-R: Kaitlyn Cameron, Kris Holt, Alex MacDonald, Laura Wood.

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The Art of Rug Hooking Members of The Maple Leaf Seniors in Kinkora participated in a Rug Hooking course sponsored by the government LEAP program through the PEI Seniors Federation. Under the direction of their highly qualified instructor, Linda Marchbank, twenty ladies from Kinkora area and neighboring communities completed a very attractive Christmas wall hanging. The program offered

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eight sessions where the Hooking Grannies learned the basics of rug hooking, like how to hold the yarn under the pattern and how to properly use the hook. The group proudly showcased their handiwork during an Open House on March 29th at Kinkora Place. It proved to be a great learning experience with the added benefits of meeting new neighbors and enjoying lots of fun. Refreshments were provided.

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Children: Wednesdays: Family Story time --11 am -stories, songs and rhymes for the 3-5 yr old and their grown- ups. Creation Station every Saturday 9 a.m. until noon . Supplies provided. Just bring your imagination and have some fun. All ages welcome. TD Summer Reading Club -- Join us for some fun and sign up for summer reading club Saturday, June 23 at 11 a.m. Family Fun Night -- Join us for stories, a craft and bingo. Call the library for more details and to register. Thursday June 26 at 6:30 p.m.

Adults: Stitch in Time social stitchers-- every Wednesday @ 12:30 pm Everyone welcome! Adults and teens: Book donations: Have too many books lying around? The Friends of the Crapaud Library are accepting donations for their annual book sale to be held in August. We ask that books be in good condition and we will also accept DVD’s, music CD’s, local PEI titles, board games and puzzles with all the pieces. Donations can be dropped off at the library during open hours or call the library to arrange for pick-up All

money raised from the book sale goes towards library programming.

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60th Anniversary Celebration Alvin & Irene Bernard

Please join us, Alvin & Irene Bernard on July 8th from 1:30 - 3:30pm at Kensington Legion, 30 Garden Drive to help them celebrate their Wedding Anniversary.

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The Bedeque Area Museum Hosts a ‘History Circle’ On Howard Clark and his Red Barn Museum Howard Clark with his World War II medals (probably taken in the 1990s) (Bedeque Area Museum Collection)

Kensington Lions Club

and Mike’s Independent Grocer are partnering to host a

below- The Red Barn Museum in 2010 (photo by Percy Affleck)

BBQ

for a ‘Families Eat Together Day’ on June 22 from 11am to 2pm. Hot Dogs & Drink. BBQ by donation

Spring Valley Results from the Card & Crokinole Party June 11 Cards Men’s 1st: Claire Proffit 2nd: Burrows MacPhail Ladies 1st: Dianne Cole 2nd: Hilda Jorgenson Crokinole Men’s 1st: Cyril Harper 2nd: Cylfton Jewell Ladies 1st: Norma Laird 2nd: Jean MacRae

BRANCH NO. 9 Kensington

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tel: 902-836-3229 or 902-836-3600

Happy HourEvery Friday 4pm to closing Chase the Queen Of Spades Every Friday at 7pm Fridays: Entertainment on Fridays 6:30pm To (:30 pm FREE Pool and Shuffleboard all week long. Sandra Howard, Public Relations

The first of the summer talks at the Bedeque Area Museum will consist of a ‘history circle’ on ‘Howard Clark and the Red Barn Museum’ led by George Dalton of Summerside. It will take place on Monday July 2 at 7 pm in the Community Room, William Callbeck Centre (the former Callbeck’s store), which also houses the Museum. Howard Clark was born in 1925 and lived most of his life in Chelton where he inherited the family farm directly on the shores of Northumberland Strait. He also fished in its waters.

Howard’s kitchen display in the Red Barn Museum in 2010 photo by Doug Sobey

50th Wedding Anniversary Open House Edgar and Marion Miller Friday June 29th 6:00-9:30 Crapaud Hall, Crapaud Best Wishes Only

During World War II Howard served as an orderly on the hospital ship Lady Nelson which made many crossings carrying wounded soldiers across the Atlantic. On returning home after the war, Howard began to collect obsolete farm and household objects connected with the past history of Chelton and the wider area. He accumulated so many objects that he converted his barn and outbuildings into what he called ‘The Red Barn Museum’, and in it he meticulously organized his collection into rooms displaying the furnishings of an old-style house, as well as the tools and implements of many different crafts and industries, such as blacksmithing, fishing, boating, farming, carpentry, shoe-making and dairying. In 2010 Howard generously donated his entire collection to the Bedeque Area Historical Society and a major part of it is now on display in the Bedeque Museum, where we have tried in part to reproduce Howard’s system of display. Without Howard’s donation, the Museum would have a very limited display of items. Howard died in

Chamber News cont’d from p. 11 joyed the jaw dropping building that allows for such stunning musical talent accompanied with mouthwatering treats afterwards. The Chamber would like to congratulate all

of the 2018 graduates on your hard earned successes. Best wishes on your next adventures. I, personally, want to thank all the volunteer Chamber Board members and the office staff member for their input and support. It has been

2017 at the age of 92 and the Museum also commemorates Howard’s life and career in a special display. Local history buff George Dalton of Summerside, who knew Howard, will lead the history circle on Howard and his collection. The evening will be informal – with chairs arranged in a circle, and people can contribute as much or as little as they wish. We will also be showing clips from video interviews of Howard talking about his life and his collection, which the Museum recorded in 2010 at the time of his donation. All are welcome, including those who have never met Howard or visited the Red Barn Museum, but we particularly welcome friends and relatives who knew Howard and who can tell us stories about him. The Museum is located in the William Callbeck Centre, Central Bedeque and will be open from Tuesday June 19 through the summer, from

Tues. to Sat. 10am – 5 pm Sun. 1–5 pm (except for Sat. June 23 and Sun. June 24). Doug Sobey a great year so far and there is so much more to come! Stay tuned. We wish all Islanders and Tourists an entertaining and educational experience this summer. There is so much to do on PEI. Enjoy your SUMMER!

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“Picture This!”- New London Community Complex Photo Contest Now Open for Entries

New London Community Complex ‘Picture This!’ photo contest is now open for entries with no entry fee required. The deadline for receiving entries is July 15, 2018. The purpose of this contest is to showcase the many beautiful scenic areas in our 9 communities. (Graham’s Road, New London, Stanley Bridge, North Granville, Clinton, Spring Brook, French River, Park Corner, Long River) Photos must be taken within this area and showcase the landscape beauty that it has to offer. The Complex has recently renovated and painted the front lobby area and is looking for amazing shots to provide a bright appealing space for our many patrons. From wedding/banquet attendees to the many tourists stopping by our bakery/cafe in the summer, as well as our many community folk who stop in for some of our weekly

activities such as Fitness and Yoga classes, our weekly Has Beans Coffee Club and Chase the Ace. This is an amateur photo contest and is open to anyone! There is no limit of entries per person. Chosen photos will be transferred to a canvas with photo credit information so photographers may get the recognition for their photos. We will also keep a list of photographers contact info to give out if someone wanted to contact the photographer regarding one of their shots. Nine winning entries will be chosen by our Board of Directors and will be announced July 31.Winners receive Photography Credit and a $10 NLCC Gift Certificate. Contest Rules •Photos must be taken within the 9 community boundaries. (Graham’s Road, New London, Stanley Bridge, North Granville, Clinton, Spring

PEIWI announces winners, Premier’s Craft Education Award details and branch events.

Provincial awards were presented at the recent PEIWI Provincial Convention held at the Rodd Royalty which saw close to 130 delegates representing the approximately 75 branches across Prince Edward Island. Jacquie Laird, past president of the PEIWI board, was delighted to announce Margie Stewart of East Point WI as this year’s recipient of the provincial Adelaide Hoodless Award of Honour for her tireless and ongoing commitment to Women’s Institute for PEI. Audrey Glover and Frances Tremere were also honoured in receiving the Golden Book of Recognition Award during the recent provincial convention. This award is presented to those who continually make major contributions to their branches. Bruce Brine, another deserving recipient, was presented with the provincial Erland Lee Award of Appreciation - an award granted from the Federated Women’s Institute of Canada. This recognition is dedicated to a man who most exemplifies the qualities of Erland Lee, who assisted in the founding of Women’s Institute. Also during the PEIWI Provincial Convention a cheque for $ $13,388.06 was presented to Liz Maynard of the Prince County Hospital Foun-

dation. The committee led by Dr. Liz Spangler extends a sincere thank you for the numerous donations, ticket purchasers and volunteers. The PEI Board of Directors also sends a special thank you to all participating Islanders and sponsors who were involved in the 45th WI Roadside Cleanup on May 12. Doreen Cole, Environment Convenor and Provincial board member of the PEI Women’s Institute is pleased to announce the following cash prize winners in four categories as part of the annual Cleanup - Families and Individuals: It Takes Two (c/o Sarah Stewart), Pick Me Up (c/o Marlee Gregory), and Gram and Gramps (c/o Kay Wall); Organizations: Springbrook Pickers (Lola Meek Ogilvie), Northshore Guides (c/o Jennifer Bryson), Stratford Youth Centre, c/o Duane Pineau; Schools: Stonepark Intermediate Green Team (c/o Jill Burry), L.M. Montgomery Cleanup Machines (c/o Nancy MacKinnon); Business: Invesco Go Green (c/o Denise Arnold), Elanco (c/o Vanessa MacKinnon). Each receives $100. PEI Women’s Institute Exhibition committee is now accepting applications for the annual Premier’s Craft Education Award for exhibitors from across PEI for Old Home Week’s Hand-

Brook, French River, Park Corner, Long River) •Contestants must hold all rights to their photos and will not forfeit ownership of or rights to their photo •Contestants may reside within or outside the NLCC boundary, but should be year-round or summer residents •Photos are to be submitted as JPG/JPEG or PNG files sent as email attachments. For best results please ensure the images are high resolution for printing (144300dpi) •Entries are to be emailed to info@newlon-

doncommunitycomplex. com with the following information: a) Name, mailing address and phone number b) Location where photo was taken •USE a) The contestant agrees to give NLCC the right to use the photo to display in the lobby) Photos displayed by NLCC will include a photographer credit) NLCC will not sell or loan any photos to a third party. •By submitting an entry, contestants agree to abide by the Contest rules.

crafts, Horticulture and Arts Competition. This prestigious Award, presented annually since 2006, is used to enhance skill and proficiency in a chosen craft and to share experience with others. Three bursaries of $1,000 will assist in funding recipients to attend training within two years of presentation. For further information, please contact the provincial office (902) 368-4860. Deadline for Applications: June 29, 2018. The Board also encourages submission to the Old Home Week. For listing of the arts, horticulture, and handcraft classes, call or drop by the PEIWI office for a printed copy of the handguide, or view online at peiwi.ca. In Branch news the Argyle Shore WI has three upcoming events in June and July:· A “Small Halls” event will be hosted on Wednesday, June 14th – Songs & Stories with Dutch Thompson, Donna Morrissey,

and musical guest William Prince. Doors open at 7:00 pm. Tickets are available online at smallhalls.com, by calling 902675-3221, or by emailing cawlar@bellaliant.net <mailto:cawlar@bellaliant.net> . The Argyle Shore Women’s Institute will also host its annual Strawberry and Ice Cream Social on Wednesday, July 4, from 6 to 8:30 pm. Tickets for adults are $8 and $4 for children12 and under. Both events will be held at the Argyle Shore Community Centre, 7654 Route 19. This article is prepared by Ellen MacPhail, Executive Director for the PEIWI. For more info on the PEI Women’s Institute, visit www. womensinstitute.pe.ca <http://www.womensin, phone 368-4860 or email wi@gov.pe.ca . Ellen MacPhail Executive Director PEI Women’s Institute

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Englewood Bus Driver Wins Provincial Award

Terry Robblee accepts a provincial bus driver of the year award from Donna Macleod, who is secretary of the PEI Home and School Federation. The presentation was made recently at Englewood School. A veteran bus driver at Englewood School has been named one of three School Bus Drivers of the Year by the PEI Home and School Federation. Terry Robblee was presented the award by Donna MacLeod during a recent assembly at the Crapaud school. The other winners were Ben Gendron of Westwood Elementary in Cornwall and Myles Noye of Ellerslie Elementary. “Putting a child on a big yellow school bus, especially for the very first time, brings with it some anxiety,” said MacLeod, who is secretary of the Home and School Federation. “It is reassuring to have the first person to greet your child in the morning, and last person at the end of a school day, be someone you can count on to make this experience positive, special and as safe as possible.” The federation secretary said Robblee’s “calm, consistent” approach is reassuring to children and parents alike He has his job down to a science. He has assigned seats for the children, separating the older and younger ones and provides safety training for all to prepare

for any emergencies.” MacLeod said the driver of bus #169 was kind and easygoing, but the students know what the rules are and have great respect for him. His “warm and cheerful personality” endears him to the children, parents, teachers and staff at Englewood School. She shared some of the comments submitted by students and parents in connection with the citation. On the parent side, there were sentiments like “ “….he is an excellent bus driver; he always keeps safety in mind with everything he does.” and “I am so pleased that my children trust him. I trust him” As for the students, they noted “he gives us candy each month…”, “He always makes sure everyone is ok…, is a very thoughtful bus driver” and “You make me want to be a bus driver” and “Thank you for being an awesome bus driver.” “The people who truly connect ‘home’ and ‘school’ are the bus drivers,” MacLeod said. “ We owe a debt of gratitude to these dedicated people who keep our children safe each school day.”

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Cleaned Corners ““Create in me a pure heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me.” Psalm 51:10 (NIV)

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Lauretta Balderston free-lance writer Vacation days. The lazy, hazy days of summer will soon be here. Always regular as clockwork these long awaited days do finally arrive and we are all so ready to let loose, relax and enjoy. But sometimes our parents have an entirely different idea of how to spend some of those days! My mother was the queen of to-do lists, especially as school classes were coming to an end. While we were dreaming of the sandy beaches, bonfires and canoe runs she was visioning closets, high up cupboards and nooks and crannies that were often neglected during the winter season. Sure as tooting, she would have her list ready for our chores, “to keep us busy and feeling useful” now that school and studying were over for a few weeks. Bright and early the first morning she would cheerily call us downstairs to “get busy and accomplish something”. Brooms, mops, cloths and cleaning supplies adorned the table. (This always amazed me because my mother was not a shopper so where did all these supplies come from and who was her co-conspirator?) The closets were emptied of everything, even the littlest dust bunnies trying to take cover. Walls were washed and floors were scrubbed and polished along with the clothes racks and even the hangers! Then every item was thoroughly inspected before it was allowed to be “freshened up, ready to wear”; if it did not meet

the proper inspection it was tossed aside to become a cleaning cloth or given to someone else for them to use. This whole process took a week or more but, reluctantly I must admit it felt really good to be able to open the closet doors and get that just washed clean smell. “A place for everything and everything in its place” was my mom’s well worked phrase. Bless her dear heart, she gave orders well and we were none the worse for the projects thrusted upon us! As Christians we too should sweep clean the inner recesses of our hearts, minds and lives. David asked God to create in him a clean, pure heart, free from whatever thoughts, desires, hang-ups that were lurking there. He knew that only a thorough cleaning by God could remove whatever stood in the way of that “just washed scent” allowing him to be freshened in his faith. We can all use a thorough cleaning, scrubbing and freshening up in our life of faith because the journey of life can leave us battered, cluttered and worn. In Isaiah we read these words: “wash and make yourselves clean.” Isaiah 1:16a (NIV) If we pray and ask God, He will gladly sweep all the corners of our minds, hearts and lives clean leaving a “just washed scent” that will be seen by all we meet every day. Then we will surely be able to be used by God and accomplish something good for Him!

Men of the Harvest Concert Sunday, July 8th, 7pm at Princetown United Church Rte 20 Malpeque Tickets at the door.

The Church Mouse Thrift Shop St. John The Evangelist Anglican Church Crapaud Church Mouse Thrift Shop open weekly to the public offering a broad selection of gently used (occasionally new) and clean goods from clothing to books, household items and much more. Each week there will be a BOGO Sale highlighting a different group of items, check out our Facebook page for details and pictures of shop items. Shop helps support a number of outreach projects and missions along with providing the local community with selections of very affordably priced goods for the budget conscious and eco friendly shoppers. Schedule: 9 am-noon. June - Oct Thurs, Fri, Sat.

North Bedeque Pastoral Charge Rev. Heather MacDougall

Freetown wheelchair Accessible

June 24, 9:30 Worship in North Bedeque with Freetown The Weekly worship times are also on the answering machine at the church office 902 887 2590

South Shore United Church #85 Rte. 10, Tryon Reverend Dr. Karen MacLeod-Wilkie

Everyone welcome to our Services of Worship at 10:30am every Sunday Wheelchair accessible, children’s activity table in sanctuary June 24, Pulpit Supply with Carol Pippy Everyone welcome!

St. John the Evangelist Anglican Church Rev. Margaret Collins 391 TCH, Crapaud Welcome June 24. 10:30 am. Morning Prayer July 1. 10:30 am. Holy Eucharist July 8. 10:30 am. Parish Cemetery Service Announcements: Parish Council will meet on Thurs, June 21, 7:30 pm. St. John the Evangelist Anglican Church will hold their Annual Cemetery Service on Sunday, July 8 at 10:30 am. The service will be held in St. John’s Church, located beside the Parish Cemetery, 391 Nelson Street, Crapaud. A reception will follow the service. Proceeds from the special collection received at this Service will be used in the maintenance and upkeep of the three cemeteries in the parish care: Long Creek, Strathgartney and St. John’s Cemetery.

Bedeque United Church 1230 Callbeck St. Rev. Catherine Stuart

Kensington Community Church Pastor Gene Carson

Church service every Sunday at 10:00 am. Everyone welcome.

Where: Mt. Zion Masonic Lodge Victoria Street Kensington

Kensington/New London Presbyterian Church Rev Rev. Torrey Griffiths

Every Sunday Evening at 6:30pm Pastor Gene Carson RR1 Kensington, PEI, C0B 1M0 Tel: (902) 836-5220 CSSM Ministries

June 24- 9:30am Kensington Worship New London Worship 11:00 a.m. July 1- 11am Kensington Worship 11:00 a.m. New London Worship 9:30 a.m. Guest Speaker Rev. Mark Buell

Anglican Parish of New London Rev. Margie Fagan website: www.nlparish.org June 24: 9am 9am St. Stephen’s Morning Prayer 11 am - St. Thomas’ Memorial Flower Service 11 am - St. Mark’s Holy Eucharist July 1: 9 am - St. Stephen’s Holy Eucharist 11 am - St. Thomas’ Holy Eucharist 11 am - St. Mark’s Morning Prayer July 8: 9 am - St. Stephen’s Morning Prayer 11 am - St. Thomas’ Morning Prayer 11 am - St. Mark’s Holy Eucharist 7 pm - St. Elizabeth’s Holy Eucharist

Margate Pastoral Charge Rev. Pix Butt Princetown United Church Southwest River United Church

June 24: Confirmation service, beginning at 9:30 am at Princetown, then moving to Southwest River at 10:15. July 1: 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 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.

Tryon Baptist Church 1274 Trans Canada Hwy. Tryon Pastor Jonathan Schut Sunday worship time for the summer... 10 am beginning July 1st Nursery provided A very warm welcome to all and a cup of coffee!

Borden Bible Study Every Wed. 11am at the Borden-Carleton Library Call 902-658-2759 Kensington United Church of Canada Rev. Robert McCarthy June 24, 10:30 – Service of Worship July 1, 10:30 – Service of Worship led by Rev. Jack Spencer For updated info and to view all our programs, check out our website at: www.kensingtonunited.ca <http://www.kensingtonunited.ca> Vacation Bible School July 9th-July 13th. Camp Abby brochures are located in the entryway of the church.

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. Free Church of Scotland

Cape Traverse Service time 9:30 am DeSable 11am All Welcome

Annual Yard, Bake, BBQ SALE Sat, June 23rd at 8am! Kensington United Church

Ice Cream Social Friday, June 29 St. Thomas’ Anglican Church Spring Brook St. Thomas’ Church Hall Civic #5559 Rte 20 6:00 - 8:00pm Join us for great ice cream and home baked goodies from our “Bake Table” Freetown United Church

Summer Ceilidh & Bake Sale Tuesday, July 5th, 7.30 pm Featuring the music by the talented Kevin Arthur and Jason Campbell Special fundraiser for church renovations Admission applies Light Refreshments included Wheelchair Accessible

Retirement celebration for Rev. Barbara Wagner Sun., June 24th:

At Central Queens United Church, Hunter River from 2 - 4pm. Musical entertainment and tributes as part of the program with cake and ice cream to be served. All welcome.

Mass times in the following 3 parishes St. Malachy’s Parish, Kinkora Fr. Doug MacDonald Sat. 10:30 p.m. St. Peter’s Parish Seven Mile Bay Fr. Doug MacDonald Sunday 9:00 a.m. St. Joseph’s Parish Kelly’s Cross Fr.Doug MacDonald Mass 6:00pm Saturdays

CEILIDHS 7:30pm Bedeque United Church July 3rd- “Blue Zone” July 10th- Helping Hands Band July 17th- “Not All There” July 24th- Lloyd Buchannan & Wanda Admission at Door. Light Lunch Served

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Summer Reading Club Keeps Kids Reading at Heritage Library Shelley Tamtom, Librarian Technician, and summer student Bailey Clark were excited to launch the Kensington Heritage Libraryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s TD Summer Reading Program on Saturday, June 16 at the Kensington Heritage Library on Commercial Street. The event marks the start of an interactive program that encourages youth in Kensington and area to read during the summer months and keep a journal of what they have read. Participants get their own notebooks to record the books they read over the summer. The Kick Off featured activities, including games, stories and crafts.

Drop-In for TD Summer Reading Club schedule starts July 3. Preschool 3-5 Fridays at 11am School-Age 6-12 Wednesdays 1-2pm

Saturdays 10-11am Family Night at The Garden 27 School St (beside the pool) Thursdays 6-7pm

photo above- Participants of the TD Summer Reading Club join in a game with Shelley Tamtom and Bailey Clark at the kick-off party. photo left- Bailey Clark shares a story with youth at the TD Summer Reading Club launch.

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Masons Bikes for Books Project

Prince Edward Lodge # 14, Mount Zion Lodge # 12 and King Edward Lodge # 16 were pleased to be involved with â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Bikes for Booksâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;, a project to encourage students at Queen Elizabeth Elementary School, Kensington to read. Students are invited to participate in the program, and each time they read a book and fill out a ballot with their name it went into a draw. The more they read, the better their chances of earning a bike.

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Winners of the Bike Draw K- Aria Bidgood K- Landon Whelan 1- Daniel Sullivan 1- Avery MacCarthy 2- Arianna Companion 2- Jack Ramsay 3- Addison Boulter 3- Kaden Arsenault 4- Dillon Taylor 4- Chloe Dewitt 4- Mark Cole 4- Ella Campbell 4- Desmond Ramsay 4 Hannah Peters 5- Paige Purdy 5- Tianna Purday 5- Alexis Holmes Calderon 5-Devonte Simmonds

Back L-R: Masons Scott Cousins, Buddy Clark, Ira Moase join Rodney MacArthurPrincipal at Queen Elizabeth Elementary School to congratulate bike winners and also on the number of books they have read.

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Those Brilliant Yellow Lawns! Once upon a time…….. but before we get into the story, did you ever wonder where that phrase originated? “Once upon a time”. “Upon” a time? Wikipedia tells us that the phrase has been in use in English as far back as at least 1380. Now to get back to our story. Once upon a time, according to the website mydandelionisaflower.org, people pulled the grass out of their lawns to make room for dandelions. Many of us would today find it incomprehensible to think that anyone would try to encourage dandelions. Reality is, the dandelion has many uses although I am going to leave it up to you to look into it yourself if you want to know about them all. It has one of the longest flowering seasons of any plants and is valued by our insect pollinators. The website gardenerdy. com says that dandelions were brought to North America by early European settlers. I am not sure about that because I came across other websites that had other ideas about how they got established here. However, es-

tablished they are. The latter website tells us that dandelion seeds can be carried by the wind for up to 5 miles. The website fyi. uwex.edu tells us that a single dandelion plant can produce up to 2000 seeds! We may not all be botanists but the dandelion is one flower that few people here would have trouble identifying! Even though it is likely to be an uphill struggle, it doesn’t stop many people from engaging in a battle against dandelions. The key to putting an end to an individual dandelion plant is to cut it off beneath the growing point in the center of the plant. The root fragments that remain in the ground below this will not re-grow. There is a garden tool designed especially for this task – a dandelion digger. This approach does not work for noxious plants like hedge nettle for they will re-grow from root fragments left in the ground. Frost!! Talking about frost damage today may be like locking the barn after the horse is stolen. Nonetheless, we may still learn things that will help us

patch, here is how it works. The obvious sign is when the center of the blossom that should be yellow turns black. However, even some blossoms that are still yellow in the center may have sustained some damage which can manifest itself later as misshapen the next time a late frost berries. Late-bearing varietthreatens. I have been “late frost- ies with blossoms still conscious” for years be- in or near the crown of cause we grew several the plant may not sufacres of strawberries fer as much damage as for a number of years in varieties that are bloomFreetown and late frost ing now. Only time will was always a concern. tell. It sounds as if the The one year that stands blueberry crop has been out in my memory was affected too. Not having back around 2003. One any experience in that morning when the area, I am not in a posistrawberries were in tion to tell you what to full bloom, I went out to look for. Rusty Green the patch and it was like A couple of days ago I walking across a field of cornflakes for there was took a walk to the back of that much frost on the my little acreage. Not far berry plants. That year from the house I looked the loss was extensive across the patch of across the Island, vary- about 300 young spruce ing somewhat with the trees that were planted geography of the farms there about 4 years ago. and whether or not one had any means of keeping the frost at bay. From the sound of things, strawberry growers have been hit with frost although only time will reveal the true magnitude of the loss. The damage to the few plants that I have here has been extensive. If you are not acquainted with frost damage in your berry

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Many of them are 4 feet high or more now- doing very well. I took a second look. Instead of the expanse of lovely light green that we associate with new growth, it was an expanse of rust colored new growth. I did some research and sure enough, my spruce trees had sustained frost damage. It was interesting to see how it worked. One branch would be hit hard and one close by scarcely affected. One tree would be hit hard and one three feet away showing little, if any, damage. How will it affect my trees going forward? Their shape may be affected but they are by no means dead. It had just never occurred to me that a tree that can hang on to its needles in our coldest winters would sustain frost damage. Plant Shopping I wandered through a garden center today. Yes, lots of things that I would like to buy. When you are

plant shopping, be a savvy shopper. Pick healthylooking, well hydrated plants. If you are looking for flowering annuals such as petunias, don’t be afraid to pick the ones that are just barely coming into bloom. They will suffer less of a setback when planted in a pot or the ground than will one that is in full bloom. Avoid spindly plants. And as far as trees and shrubs go? If they are pathetic - looking, I would leave them where they are unless the price is right and you have a place for them where it won’t matter if they take a while to get going - or never do. Pick the healthy looking ones that will enhance your landscape the day you plant them! Gardening comments or questions? Drop me a line at 471 New Glasgow Rd, Ebenezer, PE, C1E 0S8 or bcobb06@gmail. com

Jean Thompson’s 90th Birthday Celebration Please join us to celebrate Jean Thompson’s 90th birthday on Sunday July 8th from 2:00pm-4:00pm. It will be held in the common room of the Kensington Senior’s Co-op apartments located at 8 Walker Drive, Kensington. Best wishes only

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Kelly’s Cross Planning Annual Tea Party Sat. July 14th

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Organizers have been busy putting the final touches on this century old yearly event for St Joseph’s Parish. The afternoon will start off with free outdoor entertainment beginning at 3:30 p.m. There will be fun and games with Bingo under the Big Tent, a crown and anchor game, a dunking tank, a bake table, a cash lottery, and a bouncy castle for younger children. Starting at 3:30pm a cold plate will be served in the Community Centre which is air conditioned and wheel chair accessible. An outdoor canteen will also be available. No tea party would be complete without the famous Cake Auction which will take place at the gazebo on the church grounds beginning at 6:00pm. Highlight of the evening will feature a dance in the Community Centre from 9:00 pm. until 12:30 am with live music by Brad Trivers Band, Party Mix. Tickets will be available in advance or at the door.

UPCOMING PRESENTATION: Pieter Valkenburg will speak about the Cenotaph Research Project at St. John The Evangelist Anglican Church in Crapaud, 7 pm on Thursday, July 12. You are invited to bring photos and information on the men listed on the Cenotaph. Email dariadv@yahoo.ca for more info.

Kinkora Regional High School Update Submitted by school reporters Callie Thomson /Laura Arsenault

Dates to Remember June 22 - Grad Breakfast at 8 am at the home of Payton Reeves in Mount Tryon. - Grad rehearsal is at 9:30 a.m. Attendance is mandatory. Report cards and transcripts will be passed out at this time. - Safe Grad Night to follow. Grads are going to the Bell Aliant Centre, having pizza & snacks, fun activities, and the full use of the facilities for the evening. The Safe Grad bus leaves K.R.H.S. at 11:30 p.m. June 27 - Gr. 9, 10 & 11 Report Cards can be picked up at the school between 9-10:30 a.m. June 29 - School closes for the summer. GRADUATION The 56th annual commencement exercises of Kinkora Regional High

School will take place on Fri., June 22 at 7 p.m. This is a public event and all are welcome to attend. Student Council President Callie Thomson will deliver the Salutation while graduate Liam Arsenault will deliver the Valedictory. We have 26 potential graduates. Student of the Week Congratulations to our final Student of the Week Janeise Benoit. THANK YOU! Many thanks to the parents for the tasty Breakfast Program during final exams. It is such a great way to start our day and is certainly appreciated. Exam Schedule Gr. 9s Tuesday, June 19: Gr. 9 Intermediate Math Assessment Wednesday, June 20:

Red Cross Disaster Management The Red Cross Disaster Management Team is a response and support system that comes in to play when disaster strikes. A site is now located in Kensington which can supply such things as emergency blankets, toiletry kits, temporary accommodation placement, food/ clothing vouchers etc. . Disaster Assistance Contact # is 24 Hour Emergency Response

1-800-222-9597

If you are interested in volunteering with The Red Cross Disaster Management Team please contact: www.redcross.ca/volunteer/who-is-needed

Centennial Legacy Campaign Donation - Standard Aero

Sky Guy

Dr. Rolly Chiasson Your Sky Guy

Standard Aero General Manager and Vice President, Jeff Poirier presents John MacDonald of the 4-H PEI Trust their donation of $500 in support of the 4-H PEI Trust’s Centennial Legacy Fundraising Campaign! All donations to this campaign will help fund Trust grants to Clubs and Districts now and in the future! For more information about the Campaign and donors, visit: https://www.pei4h.ca/donate <https:// www.pei4h.ca/donate> .

Canadian Hard of Hearing Association PEI Chapter Meeting

Plan to attend the Canadian Hard of Hearing Association PEI Chapter meeting on Tuesday, June 26, 9:30am in the North Tryon Presbyterian Church CE Centre in North Tryon.Dr. Michael Corman PhD, Principal Advisor to P.E.I. Government Seniors’ Health, will speak on the new Seniors’ Strategy for P.E.I. Come and find out how it addresses the needs of the hard of hearing Seniors. This is your opportunity to find answers to your questions. There will be a tea break and business meeting. Those who prefer to leave after the break are free to do so. Gr. 9 Science Thursday, June 21: Gr. 9 Social Studies News from Student Services Any grad receiving a scholarship/bursary/ award from a university/ college or outside group MUST forward School Counselor Mrs. McCarthy the email/copy of official school letter so that this award may be recognized at graduation. We do not always receive notification at the school so we are depending on graduates to share this information with us. Student Council News Special thank you to Advisor Kevin Stewart for all his efforts this year. Student Council Executive for next year: President ~ Rebecca Green Vice-President ~ Katie Pearce Executive Members ~ Abi Hamilton & Dakota MacWilliams. LIBRARY NEWS Special thank you to Teacher-Librarian Shel-

ley Tremere for all her efforts this year. Students are more than welcome to sign out library books for the summer. 2018 YEARBOOKS Special thank you to teachers Lesley Cousins & Norah Pendergast for all their efforts this year. There are copies available for anyone who still wishes to purchase a 2018 yearbook. Students of the Month Congratulations to the following students for being selected as Students of the Month for the month of May/June. These students are being recognized for excellence in the following areas: Club Member-Cameron Mitchell, School Spirit- Mya Farris, Good Citizenship-Molly Millman, Gr 9-Maggie Gaudet, Gr 10-Kaitlyn Silliker, Gr 11-Morgan Bernard, Gr 12-Callie Thomson, Administrators’ Choice – Liam Arsenault. Have a Safe & Happy Summer!

Hi, Fellow Sky Lovers I want to try something different this month and you can let me know if you like this. Astronomy is not all science and looking. Much literature and in particular, poetry, has been written about the sky and its contents. I am going to try and share a little with you to give you another view of our beautiful universe. Emily Dickinson wrote, “Follow wise Orion ‘til you waste your eye...” Robert Frost in Star Splitter also speaks of Orion. “You know Orion always comes up sideways, throwing a leg up over our fence of Mountains...” Lord Byron pondered, “when the moon is on the wave and the glow worm in the grass, and the meteor on the grave...” Robert Southey wrote, “He ran against a shooting star, so fast for fear did he sail, and he singed the beard of the Bishop against a comet’s tail...” William Cullen Bryant wrote, “Oh Constellations of the Early Night”. Jane Draper wrote, “stars show ways I do not know”. Percy Bysshe Shelley wrote, “Put 3 grains of sand inside a vast cathedral and the cathedral will be more packed with sand than space is with stars”. John Keats wrote, “Andromeda! Sweet woman! why delaying so timidly among the stars: come hither”. And finally John Denver in Rocky Mountain High, talking about a bright meteor, sang “It’s a Colorado Rocky Mountain high, I’ve seen it raining fire in the sky...” I commend all these to you for your reading pleasure. You have only to look them up for the complete work. So, what is in the sky for us? I’ll try and cover mid June to Mid July in this portion of the article. In the evening let’s start with Venus. Look in the West Northwest a third of the way up in the sky towards the zenith from the horizon. It’s bright and easy to find. Venus will remain for us through June and July, and indeed beyond. By Mid June Mercury comes into view low in the West Northwest. It will be present for the last two weeks of June and the first three weeks

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Poetry in the Heavens of July. It will gain height from the horizon as June passes . Mercury and Venus are both there, but Venus is simply higher in the sky - and much brighter. Jupiter was at opposition in late May which meant that it could be seen from dusk to dawn. We will find it high in the South at dusk and bright. It is still up most of the night but is gradually leaving the dawn sky setting in the West more and more away from the dawn. Now it is Saturn’s turn. It reaches opposition June 27th at which time, just as Jupiter was last month, it will be in our night sky from dusk to dawn. Saturn is much dimmer than Venus or Jupiter. In the evening sky we can see it in the Southeast and it will set in the Southwest. Like Jupiter did, as we get into mid and late July, it will begin to leave the morning sky, rising earlier and earlier. Not to be forgotten is Mars. It reaches opposition on July 26-27th. By July 1st, Mars rises about 2 hours after sunset and is actually only a little dimmer than mighty Jupiter - very unusual for this small planet. At the end of June we can see Mars in the Southeast, 2-3 hours after sunset and we can follow it until it sets in the South Southwest and can be seen there about an hour before sunrise. SPECIAL - in Mid July try to spot all 5 naked eye planets - Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, and Saturn - simultaneously. It doesn’t happen often. DON’T FORGET Summer Solstice - the day with the most daylight hours of the year, and the beginning of Summer, is June 21st. Summer officially begins at 7:07 am ADT. We have a New Moon June 13th, and a full moon June 26th and another new moon on July 12th. In the first week of June, The Athena Community Astronomy Club begins its Wednesday evening viewing sessions. It will be held on the Boardwalk after dark, weather permitting, at the parking lot by the Shipyard Market. We will be there with telescopes. Come on down and visit us. Well that is it for another month. Don’t forget to keep looking up.

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Mount Tryon School Reunion July 7th Photo of Mount Tryon School

Former Student Doreen Waddell (Walsh) views Teachers Register and Class Book from 1922-23 School year.

Former Student Lloyd Waddell remembers the daily turns of carrying the drinking water into the School.

Former students and family of Mount Tryon School are hosting a School Reunion July 7th From 2pm-4pm at the Albany Community Center. A time to share stories and memories of the One Room School House days.

Centennial Legacy Campaign Donation Corcoran Farm Supply

Harry MacLauchlan ‘Great Day’ Fore Health Memorial Golf Tournament Raises Over$53,000 for the QEH Foundation

L-R: Lorna MacLauchlan; Event Co-Chair Mike Hennessey; QEH Foundation Board Chair Bob Sear; Roger MacLauchlan; Event Co-Chair Jamie Currie; and Rotary Club of Charlottetown Royalty President Joanne Ings. The Rotary Club of Charlottetown Royalty’s Harry MacLauchlan ‘Great Day’ Fore Health 15th annual golf tournament was held at Belvedere Golf Club on June 13, in memory of Rotarian Harry MacLauchlan. With the participation of 32 teams and sponsors, $53,750 was raised for the Queen Elizabeth Hospital. “At some point most Islanders have needed or will need the QEH, so everybody involved, from prize donors, sponsors, auction buyers and

Celebrating 200 years HASLAM Family Reunion August 11-12 For Registration and info contact: •David Haslam dhaslam@pei.sympatico.ca •Judy Loo loo.judy@gmail.com L-R: John MacDonald and Spencer Corcoran of Corcoran Farm Supply & Rentals

Spencer Corcoran and Mike Corcoran (not pictured) of Corcoran Farm Supply & Rentals presents John MacDonald of the PEI 4-H Trust a donation of $500 to the PEI 4-H Centennial Legacy Campaign. This year 4-H PEI is celebrating its 100th anniversary, to learn more or donate to the campaign please visit our website at www.pei4h.ca

chuckle time Life is not about how fast you run, or how high you climb, but how well you bounce. - Unknown

June 20, 2018

I would like to thank my family for my 85th Birthday Party and everyone who attended and say thanks for the cards and gifts I received. Thank also to everyone who sent Sympathy cards when my Great Granddaughter Kayla Costain passed away on May 27th. Thank You Gladys Stavert

golfers, should feel proud in supporting our province’s main referral hospital,” says Jamie Currie, Event Co-Chair. This event is a signature fundraising event for the QEH, and supports the purchase of priority medical equipment. “This year funds raised, from the generosity of all those involved, will go towards the purchase of a new urology laser for the QEH surgical suite,” says Bob Sear, QEH Foundation Board Chair. Fair Isle Ford made a

three-year commitment as presenting sponsor and further demonstrated their support as a hole-in-one sponsor. Additional sponsorship included corporate sponsors Scotiabank/ScotiaMcLeod and Island Petroleum, and lifeline sponsors Johnson Inc. and Canadian Tire Charlottetown. The winning team was MRSB, with team members Everett Roche, Mark Derry, Ryan Garrett and Wyatt Inman finishing with a score of 52.