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Victoria Day Heritage Celebration in Victoria Approximately 90 residents and friends of Victoria turned out for a Victoria Day heritage celebration and pot luck luncheon at the old Victoria School on May 23.

Local musicians Mike and Malcolm Stanley, along with Bruce Gough, entertained above the din of neighbourly chatter as the day progressed.

A home made fudge contest drew a surprising 8 entries. Every crumb quickly self destructed after the judging! Prizes were awarded for the oldest and youngest attendees: Margaret Howatt Gallant, and Darien

Leger.

Coincidentally, Margaret was pictured in a 1942 Victoria School group photo which was on display at her table.

Other prizes were for a visitor from farthest away, (BC) and short snapper questions about Victoria.

The day ended with a heritage trivia game hosted by local Trivia Master, Darin Craig, won by an awesome 2 member team, Bruce Gough and Dorece MacMillan.

The event was organized by the Victoria Historical Association.

The Community of Vic-

toria donated birthday cake for Queen Victoria, and Victoria WI provided dining supplies and two prizes.

Victoria Association:

Historical “working

The Victoria Historical Association will have a display at the Canada Day celebration on July 1 at the waterfront. Come and view old photos and memorabilia depicting the history of the village.

A free Heritage Character Walking Tour will be offered by “Mrs Mac Nevin” with donations accepted for the Victoria Historical Association.

Memberships to the VHA will be on sale.

together to preserve and promote the history and

heritage of Victoria and its people”.

Special guest Samuel Holland, aka George Dalton, is shown with Victoria Historical Association Chair, Brenda Boudreau. George added a colourful splash of history to the Victoria Day celebrations held at Victoria School on May 23.

Holland was responsible for the surveying of PEI into 67 lots in 1775.

George and his wife Estelle have recently purchased a heritage home on Beach Light Road, adjacent to Victoria, so expect to see lots of him, as one persona or the other.

Community Museums Association of PEI AGM and Awards The Community Museums Association of Prince Edward Island held their annual general meeting on Saturday, May 28 in Bedeque at the Bedeque Area Historical Museum in the historic Callbeck’s store. The AGM included a tour of the Bedeque Area Historical Museum, presentations on upcoming projects, presentation of Awards and a business meeting.

Cochairs for the meeting Lesley Caseley, Executive Director Community Museums Association of PEI, and Greg Gallant, CMA-PEI President, extended a warm welcome and thank you to guest Brad Trivers, MLA District 18 Rustico-Emerald, and to all CMA-PEI members attending. Board members include: President- Greg Gallant, Vice President - Edgar Dewar, Treasurer - David Panton, Secretary and Paula Kenny. Members at large

are Lois Brown, Alan Curtis, Jean MacKay and Kevin Rice.

David Panton, CMAPEI Treasurer, brought greetings from the Board and highlighted the critical work that community museums play in the culture and heritage of our Island communities.

A special part of the day’s event was the presentation of CMA-PEI Awards.

Award of Merit went to Michael Delaney from Keir Memorial Museum in Malpeque. This award honors and recognizes his outstanding contribution to the Prince Edward Island Museum Community and his years of service.

Dr. Willie Elliot Award went to Jean MacKay, Archives/Curatorial Assistant Wyatt Heritage Properties and Culture Summerside for her excellence in research utilizing the collections of PEI’s Com-

Michael Delaney with his certificate for the CMA award shown alongside his 1966 VW bug and an antique horse collar he procured.

Jean MacKay (center) recipient of the Dr Williw Elliot Award being congratulated by Lesley Caseley and Greg Gallant.

munity Museums during her research for “Changing Times: Summerside’s Social History Reflected in 150 Years of Journal Pioneer Advertisements.

Rev. Barry King Professional Development Bursary went to Nikkie Gallant who works at Eptek Art & Culture Centre to assist in participation of professional development activities. She is currently enrolled in a museum studies course through the University

of Victoria online.

Following the award presentations a report was given from individual community museums giving an update on what they have accomplished in the last year and what their hopes and future goals are.

In closing, members were congratulated on their achievements and encouraged to continue working hard toward another exciting season.

Nikki Gallant (center) recipient of the Rev. Barry King Professional Development bursary being congratulated by Lesley Caseley and Greg Gallant.

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Candlelight Service of

Hope and Remembrance

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Two Out of Three Ain’t Bad

L-R: Geoffrey and Debbie Crowther of The Kitchen Witch and Ben Tsang of the Delta.

L-R: Crystal Gillis President MADD Central PE, Angeliki Souranis MADD Canada National President, Gloria Appleby MADD Canada Victim Services Manager Atlantic Region, Anissa Aldridge MADD Canada National Board of Directors Atlantic Region, Summerside Police Services Honour Guard and Joanna Campton RCMP Chief Superintendent, Commanding Officer, Prince Edward Island

On Thursday May 19 members of the four MADD Prince Edward Island Chapters from across the province gathered at Central Queens United Church in Hunter River for the Provincial Candlelight Ceremony of Hope and Remembrance.

Chapter President Crystal Gillis and MADD Central PE Volunteers were pleased to host over 50 guests including National President Angeliki Souranis, from Montreal and members of the Honour Guard from the Summerside Police Service.

Shown in the background is the MADD Canada’s Memorial Wall which honors and remembers victims and survivors.

On Sunday April 24th two PEI Restaurants were recognized at the Atlantic Canada Food Service and Hospitality Event in Halifax better know as APEX. There were three awards this year. The Kitchen Witch won Best Healthy Menu and The Delta Charlottetown won Foodservice Establishment of the Year (accepted by Ben Tsang on behalf of the Delta).

The Kitchen Witch, located in Long River, was

recognized for their separate gluten free kitchen and the use of local, organic, and healthier options.

They also cook almost completely from scratch.

Geoff and Debbie reopened The Kitchen Witch ten years ago with the concept of buying local and cooking from scratch. The first day of business someone asked what on the menu was gluten free. After learning that several of their new neighbours and

friends needed gluten free they decided to offer some gluten free products. This evolved into the separate kitchen and a strict policy of only certified gluten free products allowed in the gluten free kitchen. Because they cook from scratch and use very few commercial products they know what goes into everything they serve. The Kitchen Witch is a seasonal business. For more information check their website > kwpei.com

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Island woman shares her cancer journey

My name is DJ Walling. I first relayed 14 years ago, as a member of the RBC Royal Bank team. At that time, I decided to join the team because I had heard it was lots of fun, an awesome way to contribute to a great cause and to be involved in the community.

Up to then, I hadn’t been touched personally by cancer. I was lucky that no one in my family, no friends and no co-workers had been diagnosed.

Two years later, Relay was so different!! I will never forget the survivors lap. The survivors lap is truly an extremely

emotional part of the Relay, but that year it was so hard to hold back the tears. “I was now touched personally!” says DJ. My best buddy / co-worker and I stood and watched the survivors walk the track.

She whispered in my ear, today was my last day of work because I was just told that I have a lump in my breast. I could not believe my ears! Tears came pouring down my cheeks as I hugged her tight. As I watched the yellow survivor t-shirts go by, I could picture Joan wearing a yellow t-shirt. I whispered to Joan, “Next year

you’ll be wearing yellow instead of white.”

Within the next two years, we lost two coworkers to cancer- a 20 year old university student and a 55 year old mother/g randmother.

In addition, many coworkers were wearing yellow survivors t shirts symbolizing their cancer journey.

I never thought that in 2010, a week before I was to turn 50, I would also hear, “You have cancer.” I am the first in my family to be diagnosed and hope I am the last.

Like so many of my coworkers, I too am lucky, because with daily oral chemo treatment, I now wear the yellow t-shirt.

Since that first Relay, I now have a personal relationship with cancer unfortunately. I have lost co-workers and friends

to cancer. I have friends and their family members going through their journey presently.

Funds raised by Relay: 1.

Are used for research to eradicate cancer and save lives 2.

Are used to provide support for Islanders diagnosed with cancer, their caregivers and their families 3.

Are used to advocate to local governments for policy and programs that protect Islanders and reduce the numbers affected by cancer The Relay also helps families and friends to celebrate the life of their friends or family members. At dusk, luminaries are lit at the event grounds in honour and memory of loved ones.

This ceremony is extremely touching.

It demonstrates commu-

nity support for those on their journey or for those who have shared a journey with someone not at the ceremony. What a moving display of hope and love. Everyone at Relay is fighting together to change someone’s life and to lessen fear by showing that no one is on their journey alone.

I am very fortunate, which I remind myself daily. For me there is life after cancer. I have hope someday everyone will be able to make that statement.

There will be five events taking place across the Island this

June 8, 2016 June. Registration is taking place now. To find out more, visit www.relayforlife.ca or call 1-866-566-4007.

Come celebrate and to have fun!!!

The Canadian Cancer Society is a national community-based organization of volunteers whose mission is to eradicate cancer and enhance the quality of life of people living with cancer. When you want to know more about cancer, visit our website www.cancer.ca or call our toll-free, bilingual Cancer Information Service at 1 888 939-3333.

June 8, 2016

World No Tobacco Day

Never quit trying to quit PEI Tobacco is one of the biggest public health threats the world has ever faced. According to The World Health Organization (WHO), the “tobacco epidemic” is killing around 6 million people a year while the tobacco industry profits about $44 billion USD a year.

Sadly, half to twothirds of all tobacco users will die from tobacco use, depriving their families of income and increasing costs to our health care systems. In PEI, the cost of tobacco to our health care system is estimated at over $100 million annually and about 250 cancer deaths on the Island would be tobacco related each year.

On May 31, World No Tobacco Day 2016, the Canadian Cancer Society PEI reminds Islanders that there is support available to help them quit smoking. Quitting smoking is the single most impactful thing anyone can do to improve their health, and for a pack- a- day smoker, quitting can put $365 a month back in their pocket.

“Breaking this addiction is extremely challenging, but no one has to face the battle alone,” says Lori Barker, Executive Director, Canadian Cancer Society PEI. There are a multitude of supports available through the PEI office.

The Canadian Cancer Society’s free non-judgmental support service, the Smokers’ Helpline, works with individuals to develop skills to deal with cravings and triggers.

John Ford of Tyne Valley knows all about the struggles associated with quitting. He started smoking when he was very young. “I think I was 8 or 10,” he says. “A friend would snatch some tobacco from his parents and we’d smoke it.” Over the next 50 plus years, John became a regular pack-a-day smoker. He worked in construction most of his career where smoking was very common.

John became tobacco free in May of 2014 at the age of 62. He said he knew he had to do it when his chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD, a progressive lung disease that makes it difficult to breathe) went from bad to worse. At the age of 33, John developed asthma. It was the first sign of the health issues he

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would face as a result of smoking. Over time he noted that it kept getting worse. “I couldn’t walk a hundred feet without needing a break,’ he explained. “I depended on my inhaler constantly. I would have my inhaler in one hand and a cigarette in the other. That was the power of the addiction.”

John’s advice to other smokers is “never quit trying to quit” and there is plenty of evidence to support this. It has been proven that the likelihood of staying smokefree increases with time; particularly, with each quit attempt.

John admits to making multiple attempts to quit and says when he finally quit it was just his time.

“I found the cravings weren’t as bad and I knew what to expect. I know it was the right thing for me. My quality of life is so much better, I have more energy, food tastes better, and my sense of smell has improved. I know I will live a long life now, I can just tell and it feels great”.

Any Islander who wants to quit smoking is encouraged to contact the Smokers’ Helpline.

It is a free service where you can have a confidential conversation about smoking, get support creating a quit plan and learn about additional resources available in your community.

Smokers’ Helpline can be reached toll-free at 1 877 513-5333 or online at smokershelpline.ca.

About Canadian Cancer Society Smokers’ Helpline Smokers’ Helpline is a free, confidential service that provides personalized support, advice and information about quitting smoking and tobacco use. Operated by the Canadian Cancer Society, Smokers’ Helpline helps Islanders quit via phone support at 1-877-513-5333 and via SmokersHelpline.ca.

About the Canadian Cancer Society The Canadian Cancer Society is a national community-based organization of volunteers whose mission is the eradication of cancer and the enhancement of the quality of life of people living with cancer.

These Shrubs Are Rare On PEI But Beautiful I think that the total is now up to 5! That is the number of magnolia shrubs that I know of on PEI. I am quite sure there are more and we would like to hear from you if you have one on your property.

Please tell us how long ago you planted it, and any suggestions you might have with regard to growing these spectacular flowering shrubs.

Before we talk about the shrub, do any of you remember reading stories about Mr. Magnolia to your children back in the 1980’s? “Mr. Magnolia” by Quentin Blake was published in 1980.

But now back to magnolias. The ones that I have seen on PEI have had white flowers but over in the Annapolis Valley, where I was visiting for a weekend, these spectacular bushes come with white, pink and even yellow flowers!

On the Canadian Gardening website, DeLong tells us that she grows magnolias on a windy hill in Nova Scotia. According to her, they need plenty of space, and rich soil with adequate drainage.. She goes on to say that the yellow ones are harder to grow in this area.

This time of year, the countryside is just bursting with color – trees in bloom of umpteen different species and even the leaves on the trees emerge in an amazing variety of colors – shades of green, red and burgundy.

Another spectacular bush that I saw often in the Annapolis Valley is Japanese Quince. I see it is suited to zone 5. Al-

though I consider much of PEI to be in Zone 5, if you are in a low lying area, you may find that your zone has slipped back to zone 4. Check with the nursery before you buy this one.

Round, Round we go!

Okay, I have seen this natural phenomenon twice in my lifetime and that has been a few decades. I am referring to what is commonly called a “dust devil” in these parts.

Wikipedia describes these whirlwinds as being comparable to tornadoes in that they are both a “vertically orientated rotating column of wind” but the dust devils are unlikely to reach the intensity of the tornadoes. The latter are often associated with supercell thunderstorms whereas the dust devils occur on sunny days, usually on flat terrain and when there is light or no wind. As a rule they dissipate in less than a minute. I wonder how many I missed over the years simply because i didn’t turn around at the right time.

The first dust devil that I saw was many years ago in the middle of our strawberry field. It was tiny – not more than a couple of feet across at the top and maybe three feet high. It was flinging around some bits of straw etc. from the berry

patch. The recent one was in a parking lot in Eldon. It was maybe 5 feet across at the top and I would guess it to be at least 6 feet high. It hung there long enough for one to contemplate it before dispersing as it moved away.

We’d like to hear about any dust devils that you have seen, and tornadoes too, for that matter. The tornadoes are scarier and can do a lot of damage.

Slugs I still can’t understand that slugs don’t appeal to more birds that are out looking for a quick meal.

Reality is that slugs are ignored by many birds but toads like to snack on slugs. Already I have seen numerous slugs around my yard this spring but is that a sign of what the season will be like? I don’t know.

If possible, try to control the slugs in your garden using methods that will not harm other creatures. Place the most vulnerable plants, beans for example, as far from the edge of the garden as possible. Keep the

perimeter of the garden mowed and free from any debris that could provide day time hiding places for slugs. Go out early in the morning and hand pick the slugs before they get to their daytime hiding places.

Scatter shingles or some such thing around the garden and the slugs may crawl underneath them in the daytime, making it easy for you to gather them up.

I have only had one extremely bad year with slug damage. I remember checking on them one morning in my bean patch. The slugs weren’t bothering to climb down one bean stalk before climbing up another.

They just moved across the tops of the seedlings.

They could do a lot of damage in a single night at that rate!

Good luck with slug control!

Gardening comments or questions? Drop me a line at 471 New Glasgow RD., Ebenezer, PE, C1E 0S8 or bcobb06@gmail. com.

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Old Tryon School Has Long History of Educational Involvement

by Andy Walker

King George Place 61 Broadway Street Kensington, Prince Edward Island Published twice monthly by MJS Marketing and Promotions. The contents of this newspaper are protected by copyright. To make use of any of the material, you must first obtain permission from the publisher.

Publisher: Michael J. Smith Editor: Isabel Smith Production Assistant/Accounts: Erin Arsenault Feature Article(s): Andy Walker Ad Sales: Tara Leblanc Mailing address: PO Box 601, Kensington, PE, C0B 1M0 Tel: 902 836-3196 Fax: 902 836-4889 E-mail: thecourier@eastlink.ca We Welcome Your Letters: The County Line Courier welcomes letters on topics of interest to our readers. Publishing of any letter is at the discretion of the editor. Any submitted articles, letters or features, may be edited for length, clarity, grammar and content. All letters must be signed with the writer’s name and telephone number for verification purposes. Unsigned or anonymous letters will not be considered for publication. Short letters have more impact.

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NEW LONDON Community Complex May Draw Winners

Draw made by Ken Clark.

$1000 Dollar Winner Harold and Libby Heaney, Clinton $100 Dollar Winners • • • • •

Mike & Dennny Hopping, Summerside Kay Wakelin & Earl Reid, Stanley Bridge Bruce Champion & Amy Holmes, Kensington Margo & Stan Pickering, Malpeque Robert Gallant & Harry Elsinga, Kensington

With roots stretching back to the 1800’s, a building once known as the “Bog School” has long been a focal point in Tryon. The building, which now houses the Merry Pop-Ins Childcare Centre, has been tied to education in some form or another for virtually all of its existence. It can lay claim to being the first “consolidated” school on PEI. The school was moved to its present site in 1904 and the ratepayers of Tryon convinced their neighbours in Lady Fane and West Tryon to create one larger school. The government of the day decided the larger school would receive the same money that had been collectively given to the 3 separate schools.

Part of that allotment was used to establish the first school bus route in the area-- the West Tryon and Lady Fane students came to their new school by van.

The school was also one of five in the province to have the designation of a Macdonald Rural School. The fund was set up by William Christopher Macdonald, an Island native and founder of Macdonald Tobacco, and encouraged practical education in school gardens and manual workshops at schools in Ontario, Quebec, and the Maritimes.

According to a history of the school, the 3 districts had 110 pupils, between 5 and 16 years of age, so to accommodate them all, an available building on the opposite side of the road was used as a third classroom. They had 4 classrooms from May to October (Agriculture was taught in this time period) and three classrooms from the end of fall holidays to spring.

With the funds from a

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Tryon Consolidated School 1912

Fred Bell, Schoolmaster, A photograph of the Old Tryon school 2016 Millie Gamble Collection2667/135 MacDonald Garden grant the trustees were able to build 2 large sheds which would also serve as green houses. Over 100 feet of glass was put in the roof of each shed. The gardens had 48 plots, 12 feet by four feet. The walks were 3 feet wide. It remained in use as a school until 1973, when the students were relocated to nearby Englewood in Crapaud.

Current owner Helen Green began her involvement with the building back in 1996, renting the

structure to offer training in English as a second language. She later moved that business to Charlottetown and opened the early learning in 2005. She purchased the property in 2012.

“We are proud that is remains in education,” she said.

She noted the building still has the original floor and the pot-bellied stove that provided heat to generations of students was still there when she purchased the building. It

has since been removed.

Green said she is also happy the building remains a focal point for the community. A monument containing the names of people from the Tryon area that served in both world wars is still on the front lawn and is used by the centre for its Remembrance Day activities each year.

As well, the centre joins with the local Women’s Institute to host a Canada Day celebration for the community.

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Kensington Relay For Life 2016 Wrap Up

IT’S A JOURNEY. GO THE DISTANCE.

Family and friends cheered on survivors walking the track, remembered loved ones lost, and joined in exciting trackside activities.

Youth Team “Shooting Stars”

Relay For Life entertainer Mitch Rayner

MBCU Fundraiser Gift Basket Winner L-R: Berni MacDonald-MBCU, Bonnie MacCrae-MBCU, Coreen Pickering-Winner of the Gift Basket, Marla Hunter-MBCU and Dawson Cole who made the draw for the Bird /Garden Gift Basket.

Guest Speaker Shelley McKenna on Why She Relays - To Raise Awareness!

John Davison chauffeurs Relay For Life Survivors in the Haunted Express.

3rd D E G R E E T R A I N I N G

3rd Degree Training with Franchisee/Trainer/Motivators Myles MacKinnon and Hannah MacPhee put Relay For Life teams through their paces.

Event Chair Nicole Mountain was pleased to report that 7 teams took part this year (3 others donated but did not come to the event) with the total amount raised $32,605.25. Great entertainment was provided

by Kevin Arthur Random Zero, 3rd Degree Training Summerside and musician Mitch Rayner. Top Fundraising Team was Cavendish Farms’ Frying For a Cure, 2nd was Malpeque Bay Credit Union C U Later Cancer; and 3rd was Stargazers, Most Spirited Team was Jacob Strong and Best Decorated Site was Cavendish Farms’ Frying For a Cure. Special thanks to: Community Gardens Complex, Town of Kens-

ington, New London Fire Dept, Shelley Moase, and Haunted Mansion.

This year’s Committee •Event Chair Nicole Mountain •Logistics Chair - Heidi Burt •Luminary Chair Katelyn Mountain •Volunteer Chair Brianna MacKay •Survivor Chair Kristi Bernard

•Cancer Education Chair Virginia Harris •Accounting Chair Jayna Stokes •Entertainment Chair Alyson Campbell •KISH Rep - Courtney Profitt •KRHS Rep Haylee Anderson •Health & Safety Co-ChairsMarla Hunter/Berni MacDonald more updates in the June 22 edition

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Marc LeClair, Manager of Malpeque Bay Credit Union Kensington related that Credit Unions are proud to be the Provincial Event Sponsor of the Canadian Cancer Society’s Relay For Life here on PEI and since 2006, have raised and donated over $420,000 to the Relay For Life events across PEI.

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L-R: Lion David McAndrew Secretary, RN Sandra Graham, Lion Bradley Ramsay, King Lion Kate Waite and Lion Joy Gallant.

On May 16th Sandra Graham, RN Clinical Lead, Maternal Child Care Unit at Prince County Hospital Summerside is shown accepting a donation of 50 knitted baby hats from the Mapeque Bay and Area Li0ns Club. These, combined with the 30 already donated, brings the total number of hats to date to 80. Lion Kate and her 93 year old mother, Mae Waite, knitted all of the hats together as a project for the Lions Club.

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Malpeque Bay and Area Lions Club Adopt A Highway Members of the Malpeque Bay and Area Lions Club recently participated in the annual highway clean-up.

Despite the rainy conditions, the club picked up 31 bags of garbage and a lot of debris along the 5km stretch of Highway 2 starting at Castle Building Supply in Kensington and going east towards Hunter River. As a participating group that has adopted a five kilometer section of roadway, they received identification with special distinctive roadway signs placed at each end of their adopted section.

Pictured are just some of the Lions members that took part in Adopt A Highway project: King Lion Kate Waite, Lion Joy Ramsay and Lion Jerry Wigmore.

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Island A Cappella Prepares for Regional Singing Competition

Chorus Heads to Sackville, N.B., to participate in Harmony, Inc. Contest

Island A Cappella, the Prince Edward Island chapter of Harmony, Incorporated, an international organization of female singers specializing in fourpart a cappella harmony in the barbershop style, will head to Sackville, New Brunswick, in June to participate in an area contest.

On June 3, Island A Cappella will compete with choruses in Area 1, from across Atlantic Canada. The competition will determine area rankings, and participants earning a score of a certain threshold are qualified to participate in the November 2016 international competition of Harmony, Inc. choruses, in Providence, Rhode Island. In November 2017, the international contest will be held in Halifax, Nova Scotia.

“Island A Cappella rehearses September through June and preparing for our area contest is one of the most exciting times of our year,” says Jan Coffin, chapter president. “We’re ready to take the competition stage, and we’re proud to represent Prince Edward Island among choruses from across this region.”

Harmony, Inc. has hosted area and international conventions for more than 50 years, gathering female singers of

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all musical backgrounds and experience levels to participate in a series of competitions for quartets and choruses. Participants are adjudicated by a panel of trained judges evaluating categories that encompass what songs the performers elect to sing, the skill with which they sing those songs, and how they present the songs, which can include emotionally connecting with the audience.

With approximately 40 members, Island A Cappella is directed by Carolyn Prime of Charlottetown. Two quartets associated with Island A Cappella, Retake and Sequence, will compete in the quartet competition.

Island A Cappella, (originally founded in 1982, known as The Abegweit Chimes) brings fourpart a cappella harmony to the local community through regular performances and events. The chorus will be sharing its talent and love of singing at the Festival of Small Halls opening, Shakin’ the Shingles, at Indian River on June 12.

Island A Cappella rehearses at 7 p.m. on Thursdays, at the Charlottetown Rural High School Lecture Theatre.

For more information, visit www.islandacappella.ca or search for the chorus on Facebook.

New Game in Town

Fastpitch softball is coming back to Kensington

The Kensington Broadway45 Marlins have joined the four-team Chuckie’s Senior Men’s Fastpitch Softball League for the 2016 season. The Chuckie’s Sports Excellence sponsored league also includes the Charlottetown Fawcetts, the O’Leary Eagles and the PEI Juniors.

The Marlins are the first men’s fastpitch team to play out of Kensington since 2011 when the Kinkora Hitmen played evening double headers here after lights were added to Don Clark Field.

Despite the five-year hiatus, the Marlins’ roster still includes three former Hitmen: infielder Matt Dawson, pitcher Steve Noonan and catcher Wade Waddell.

Fans of the Kensington Vipers, seven-time Island Jr. Hockey League Champions, will see a lot of familiar faces in Marlins’ orange this summer.

Along with Vipers’ coach Waddell, current players Grant Grady and Drew Grady as well as alumni Kyle Doucette, Tyler Doucette and Morgan Murphy are all members of the 15-player squad.

Parker Ronahan, who joined the Vipers near the end of last season, is also an affiliated player with the club.

The Marlins’ lineup also includes Tyler LaPierre, Devan Arsenault, Willie MacGuigan, pitchers Shawn Arsenault and Jamie Betts, Indian River native Dana MacKenzie and former Canadian Na-

tional team member Jeff Ellsworth.

The Kensington entry is a young team. However, the combination of skilled young players, some journeyman pitching, a few scattered experienced players and the veteran leadership of playing coaches Waddell and Ellsworth should combine to create a strong contender for the league title. Not only does the team intend to compete immediately, but they feel their youth will put them in a position to thrive for the next 10 years and possibly compete in some National tournaments and events in the US in the near future.

The Marlins started their season off with a 3-1 win on the road against the Mitch Hardy led O’Leary Eagles on May 19th.

League games will be played on Thursday nights and Kensington’s home games will be played on Don Clark Field (the Legion Field) behind Community Gardens Complex. The Kensington Broadway45 Marlins travel to O’Leary June 9th for a double header with the Eagles starting at 6:30 pm.

Marlins’ Schedule for remainder of the season June 9 - @ O’Leary Eagles (DH) – Ellis Field @ 6:30 pm

June 10 – 12 – Robert Blacquier Memorial – Mirimichi, NB June 17 – 19 – Scotiabank Cup – O’Leary, PE June 23 – @ PEI Juniors – Victoria Park @ 7 pm June 30 – @ Charlottetown Fawcetts – Victoria Park @ 9 pm July 14 – DH vs. O’Leary Eagles – Don Clark Field @ 6:30 pm July 21 – DH vs. PEI Juniors – Don Clark Field @ 6:30 pm July 28 – vs. Charlottetown Fawcetts – Don Clark Field @ 7pm August 11 – @ PEI Juniors – Victoria Park @ 7 pm August 18 – @ Charlottetown Fawcetts – Victoria Park @ 9 pm

JULY 11-17th DOUBLES CRIB TOURNAMENT

A Doubles Crib Tournament takes place every Saturday afternoon starting at 1pm at Kinkora Place.

Cost is $20.00 per team with optional 10 perfect games pot ($1.00 per player). Pot is at $520.00 If anyone gets a perfect 29 hand you will get $500.00.

50/50 and small canteen on site Contact Steve Dawson at 902-315-1958

L A V I ST

FE T E K S R E WEE M SO

Seniors’ Card Party Mosquito Ball Tournament Bike Rodeo Seniors Entertainment Family Bingo Adult Dance Celebrity Roast Children Dance Car Rally Heritage Show TractorPulls Pancake Breakfast Parade FIREWORKS Sunday night Hope to see you all there!

Community of Kinkora Canada Day Good Neighbor Award nominations

Criteria •Citizen of Kinkora Area including the surrounding districts (area served by Kinkora Fire Dept.).

•Should participate in or be an active member of at least 1 or 2 community organizations.

•Should be willing to take an active part in community activities.

•The last year’s recipient participates with a committee to review nominations they have received and select a worthy candidate.

•Some communities such as the Kinkora Area have people who do many things for others and who are not recognized.

These acts of kindness should be considered when choosing a recipient for this award.

Deadline for nominations June 25, 2016 email: communityofkinkora@bellaliant.com

ENTER A FLOAT IN THIS YEAR’S SOMERSET FESTIVAL PARADE Anyone interested in placing a float in the Somerset Festival Parade being held on July 16th, please contact the Village Office @ 902-887-2868

KINKORA PUBLIC LIBRARY

45 Anderson Rd, Kinkora Library Technician: Cathy Arsenault Library # 902-887-2172 email: kinkora@gov.pe.ca Library Hours: Tues: 2 - 6 pm Wed: 3 - 7 pm, Sat: 9am - 1pm

Tuesdays at 3pm Storytimes at the Kinkora Public library Children 3 to 5 years are welcome!

KINKORA COMMUNITY PAGE Please send your notice information to: Kinkora Community Centre 902-887-2868 communityofkinkora@bellaliant.com

Festival of Small Halls Songwriter’s Circle Wed., June 15 Doors Open @ 7pm Showtime 7:30pm Tickets available @ Kinkora PLace CEILIDH Sunday June 26th Various Performers 7pm - 9pm Admission applies East Prince Primary Health Care will also offer a presentation on “Irritable Bowel Syndrome” Friday, June 17 at 10:00 am at Kinkora Community Centre.

Bernadette Campbell, Registered Dietitian will address the common concerns about this condition and discuss what foods to avoid.

All are welcome.

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Cystic Fibrosis

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GAS-A-RAMA

An Easy Way To Get On Board To Help Children With Diabetes

Sat. June 11 The Lions Cavalcade for Children has been supported by PEI Lions Clubs since 1990. Lions Clubs encourage businesses and citizens to once again show their support to this cause with a donation.

Lions Theresa Cousins, Bev Semple, Louis Ellsworth, King Lion Keith Sudsbury and Donnie Campbell.

(Insert cleaning windows for the cause Karen Champion and Donnie Campbell.)

On June 4 from 8-4pm the Cystic Fibrosis PEI Chapter, Kensington Lions Club and Mel’s Petro-Canada Kensington partnered to hold a Cystic Fibrosis Gas-A-Rama and BBQ at Mel’s in Kensington. People enjoyed a BBQ hotdog, a water and a bag of chips, by donation only, to help raise critical funds for Cystic Fibrosis. Over 4,000 Canadian children, adolescents and adults have CF. Mel’s Petro-Can supplied the hotdogs, bottled water and chips with Kensington Lions Club members and Cystic Fibrosis volunteers on hand to BBQ and wash car windows.

In true volunteer spirit Wanda MacMurdo, Sheila Clark, Bertha Weatherbee and Marlene Clark helped out at the Cystic Fibrosis Gas-A-Rama Fundraiser.

Monies allocated for the PEI Diabetes Camp goes toward providing financial support to this camp held each summer. The camp, which is free to those attending thanks to your support, provides children living with Diabetes the opportunity to attend camp, often for their first time and to enjoy themselves and interact with other children afflicted with this terrible disease.

For your donation you will also receive a Cavalcade Certificate to show your involvement and support, a Cavalcade Poster with your business name will be placed on a float/vehicle and paraded this year through the host club community of North Rustico on Sat., June 11 and, a tax receipt for your contribution from the Canadian Diabetes Association will be sent to you about 2 months after the Cavalcade.

Thank you for your support.

Memebers of Kensington Lions Club 1-902-836-5060

Reaching Out For Ideas to Reinvigorate and Ignite Interest 49th Kensington Harvest Festival 2016 theme- ‘Small Town Scarecrows’ The 49th Kensington Harvest Festival 2016 volunteer committee is hard at work for this year’s edition and we are reaching out to the community to come up with some new ideas to reinvigorate and ignite interest in ways to bring more people in. This year’s theme is “Small Town Scarecrows”. The festival will run from Aug 20-24th and new for this year is the return of the Kensington Harvest Golf Tournament and a Farmer’s Daughter pageant (a reboot of the popular fireman’s pageant).

The Harvest Festival committee would like to hear the public’s ideas for any new event or ideas of what you would like to see or attend as this will help to enhance our current program. All suggestions and comments can be emailed to [cgardens@pei.aibn. com]. Future announcements will be made as we add on events.

We are also Looking for Pageant Contestants, (we have the sponsors for the contestants) and any names can be forwarded to the same email. Pageant contestants can look forward to having fun, making new friends, and gaining a wider experience on life.

There is always room for improvement and the committee is hoping the community will share their ideas to spark excitement and help organizers make the 49th Kensington Harvest Festival better than ever in 2016.

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Kinkora Regional High School Update Submitted by school reporter MaryLynn Murphy

June 10 - Closing Supper & Social for ADP students at Lotus Gardens in Kensington followed by a trip to Burlington Amusement Park.

June 10 - Last day of classes for Gr. 10, 11, & 12.

Lockers are to be cleaned out by the end of the day.

June 13 - Gr. 10, 11, & 12 Exams begin.

June 16 - Grad BBQ @ 3:30pm hosted by Lana, Brian, & Jill Parker at their home in North Carleton.

June 20 - Gr. 9 Exams begin.

June 23 - Grad Breakfast @ 8am hosted by Krista, Robert, & Montana Keough at their home in Shamrock. Grad rehearsal to follow @ 9:30 a.m. All grads must be in attendance. Report cards and transcripts will be passed out at this time.

- 54th Annual Commencement Exercises of Kinkora Regional High School at 7 p.m.

- Safe Grad Night to follow. Grads are going to the Bell Aliant Centre, having pizza, activities, and the full use of the facilities for the evening.

The Safe Grad bus leaves K.R.H.S. at 11:45 p.m.

June 28 - Gr. 9, 10, & 11 Report Cards can be picked up at the school between 9 - 10:30 a.m.

June 30 - School closes for the summer.

Student of the weekCongratulations to Andrew Greenan and to our most recent Student of the Week Haley Isenor.

Commencement Exercises June 23rd The 54th annual com-

mencement exercises of Kinkora Regional High School will take place on Thurs, June 23rd. Student Council President Laura Johnston will deliver the Salutation while graduate Stephanie Rogers will deliver the Valedictory.

Thank You In Advance to the parents for the fantastic Breakfast Program you planned during final exams. It is such a great way to start our day and is certainly appreciated.

Students of the Month Congratulations to the following students for being selected as Students of the Month for the month of April. These students are being recognized for excellence in the following areas: Club Member – Jill Parker School Spirit – Brittany Peters Good Citizenship – Justine Berteau Gr 9 Brooke McCardle Gr 10 Madeline Hamill Gr 11Bronwyn Roberts Gr 12 Laura Johnston Administrators’ Choice- Shianne Gallant STUDENT SERVICES Grade 12 students are reminded that the school is not necessarily given notification of winners of outside scholarships and awards. If you receive an award and would like to be recognized on graduation night for it, you need to bring in an official copy of the letter or email notifying you that you are the recipient. Please give this letter to Mrs. McCarthy. At

graduation rehearsal, all grads will receive an envelope with several copies of their transcript for use for summer scholarship applications.

LIBRARY NEWS Check out our reading room for some great fiction. Please return any overdue books as soon as possible as we need to complete our end-of-theyear inventory.

Hockey Pool Results Congratulations to Rachel Paynter who won this year’s Annual K.R.H.S. Regular Season Hockey Pool. 2nd Place went to Ted & Shelley Tremere while Nick & Brady van der Velden finished third. K.R.H.S. Athletics thank everyone who participated in our major fundraiser.

2016/2017 School Calendar The 2016/2017 school calendar is now available at: http://www.gov.pe.ca/ eecd/schoolcalendar.

GRAD GALA Thanks to everyone who worked so hard to make our Grad Gala (Banquet/InterFaith Service/Prom) on May 28 such a successful event Graduation News The Grad Gala (banquet and prom) took place on May 28th with a reception at 5:00pm at Kinkora Place and supper t at 5:30pm.

School Clothing For Sale School clothing will be available to purchase online at http://kinkora.entripyshops.com <http:// kinkora.entripyshops. com/> . There are many different styles and brands to choose from.

This site will be active all year.

Aggie News -Closing Supper & Social- June 10

Contract expended soon for naming rights at Community Gardens

by Andy Walker

The Community Gardens Complex will soon be known by a different name.

Chief Administrative Officer Geoff Baker told the recent committee of council meeting a contract is now being drawn up that would give the naming rights to the Malpeque Bay Credit Union. Council had earlier awarded the contract to the financial institution. Baker told the meeting he plans to sit down with credit union officials to discuss the contract prior to signing.

Baker also told the councillors an application is being developed under Tourism PEI’s Innovation Fund for a new tourism related program called “Musical Nights at the Kensington Railyards.” The plan would involve the presentation of live, local music on Wednesday evenings throughout July and August at the Railyards Gazebo.

Councillors considered two funding applications that will be up for final approval at the June meeting.

Kensington Intermediate Senior

High School

“Knowledge, Inclusion, Success, Health” Submitted by Claya Cole and Kelsey MacLean

The KISH Jazz Band received two outstanding soloist awards at the London Festival. The winners are Jeff Gravina on tenor sax and Marya Wiegers on alto sax. Congratulations to both students on an outstanding achievement!

June Dates: •June 13-16 Senior high exams •June 20-22 Junior high exams •June 21 Grad banquet •June 24 Graduation •June 28 Last day of classes

U14 Girls Volleyball Congratulations to the girls on bringing home the bronze medal this past weekend at provincials!

U16 Girls’ Volleyball The girls recently won SILVER at the provincials. Hillary MacLean was named an all-star.

Students Graduating or Leaving Our System - Take your Google Apps For Education Materials Google Apps for Education accounts of students who are graduating and/ or leaving the Prince Ed-

The town is considering a $300.00 sponsorship to the Prince Edward Island Rural Beautification Society. The town provided a similar sponsorship level last year.

The town is also considering whether to register a team in the Kensington and Area Chamber of Commerce Golf Tournament at a cost of $450.The tournament serves as one of the major annual fundraisers for the Chamber of Commerce and the town has registered a team for at least the previous eight years.

ward Island School system will be deleted after August 15 each year.

It is important that these students download any work that they wish to keep. Google Takeout (https://takeout.google. com/settings/takeout) is a tool that allows users to save data from their Google Apps for Education account. The following resource https:// goo.gl/nKkLoL describes how to use Google Takeout.

GIRLS RUGBY The KISHORA girls won their semi-final game against Westisle 138. Kelsey MacLean and Victoria Bond scored trys and Abby Donald had a penalty kick.

The girls play Bluefield for AA GOLD on Monday at Bluefield.

SR. HIGH AWARDS NIGHT …on Wednesday, June 8 at 7pm in the cafeteria for senior high teams and groups.

June 13-16 Senior high exams Constable Joe Arsenault came in this week to talk to our Jr. high students about internet safety.

June 20-22 Junior high exams June 21 Grad banquet June 24 Graduation June 28 Last day of classes

Spring Valley Build Centre offers one stop shopping When Mike and Pam James took over Spring Valley Building Centre in 2009, their aim was to offer one stop shopping from foundation to the finishing touches in the building supply market.

While they pledge to keep evolving to meet the needs of their customers, Mike James said the recent expansion is a major step towards fulfilling that goal. The retail space expands from 3,200 to 8,500 square feet and Mike added “this allows us to display many options for the contractor or home owner.”

niture, just to name a few. The expansion also included an additional 3,500 square feet of warehouse space, so a greater volume of items can be kept in stock, as well as another 2,500 square feet of office space.

As a direct result of the expansion another 15 jobs have been realized, bringing the workforce up to 35 or 40 depending on the time of year.

Customer service is top priority for the knowledgeable staff. The store has an island-wide delivery service and offers custom design plans; professional estimating; informed advice for that dream house or project The paint department has doubled large or small. Home Decor color in size and the store now carries Para consultation and color matching is products in addition to Benjamin another service provided.

Moore. A rental store has been added offering small and medium sized Being locally owned, Mike said tools available to rent, something they are committed to the success Mike admits “I have wanted to do for and well-being of the community. a long time but we just never had the They are strong supporters of the space.”

Prince County Hospital Foundation, Camp Triumph and the Boys They now offer everything to cre- and Girls Club, also with a number ate that kitchen or bathroom of your of sports teams and community ordreams, an expanded flooring line ganizations. “We believe strongly in and a better display area for seasonal items such as lawn and garden fur-

supporting the community and giving back,” he said.

“We live in this area and so do our employees so we want to see it grow and prosper.”

Mike invites everybody to view the expanded premises during the grand re-opening sale June 16-18. He said there will be plenty of in-store specials and door prizes.

June 18 BBQ

Fund Raiser Proceeds in aid of the Boys and Girls Club

The store also has a new online shop at http://store.springvalleybc.ca

More Information and Specials Inside. Please read on...

GRAND RE-OPENING WEEKEND JUNE 16, 17 & 18 INSTALLATIONS

Chris Crozier and Natsha White are shown in front of the new installations trailer at Spring Valley Building Centre. ity to every job. Natasha White has Spring Valley Building Centre recently joined the Spring Valley now offers a variety of professional Team as an apprentice in the growinstallation services. Chris Crozier, ing installation department. licensed Red Seal Carpenter, brings knowledge, experience and qual-

For information about our products and services, please call 902-836-4289.

Installation Services include: Windows, Doors, Siding, Overhead Doors, Air Exchange Systems, Kitchen Cabinets and Vanities, Bathroom Renovations, Mini Barns and more!!!

Throughout this special Grand Re-Opening section, you will find many great specials that will be available during our Grand Re-Opening June 16, 17 & 18.

Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t Miss Out on this great savings opportunity!

TAKE ADVANTAGE OF SPECTACULAR SPECIALS! KITCHENS In Our Paint Department you will find a fantastic Sale on Caulking Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t Miss Out on this great savings opportunity!

Bethany MacDonald, Floor Manager Spring Valley Building Centre has partnered with Glenwood Kitchens to provide exceptional design and quality craftsmanship for your dream kitchen. Create your custom kitchen with Spring Valley Building Centre and Glenwood Kitchens. Call Bethany MacDonald to start your design.

TAKE ADVANTAGE OF SPECTACULAR SPECIALS! OUTDOOR LIVING OUT IN THE YARD

Holly McFee - Outdoor Living Specialist We now have a full assortment in stock of patio furniture sets, lawn chairs, outdoor fireplaces, fire pits, bbqâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s and much much more. Anything that you need to create that backyard dream. All you need do is imagine it and come in and see Holly and she will assist you in picking out everything you need to turn your dream into reality.

Yard Foreman, Russell Paynter If you have never been out in a lumber yard before then this one is the right one. Yard Foreman, Russell Paynter keeps things moving right along. He knows everything has a place and it is where it should be. Whether he is moving lumber with his fork lift or helping you pack up your purchases, youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll be in good hands in our yard.

GRAND RE-OPENING WEEKEND JUNE 16, 17 & 18 PAINT DEPARTMENT

In Our Paint Department

Fantastic Deals on Paint and accessories

Leanne Cash (R) and Shawna Kelly are shown in front of the newly designed and fully stocked Paint Department at Spring Valley Building Centre Our Paint Department offers two premium quality paint lines: Benjamin Moore and now Para Paints, a Canadian Paint Line Company. Both lines offer a wide variety of colours for indoor and outdoor projects as well as colour matching technology to find your perfect match.

Also new to our paint depart-

ment is Krylon spray paints, including Chalky Finish Paint. This paint creates a smooth, ultra-matte finish to transform your dĂŠcor projects.

Available in multiple colours, you can leave the chalky finish for a classic vintage look or sand and distress it to create a unique look.

Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t Miss Out on this great savings opportunity!

Tremendous Savings in Every Department!

For information about our products and services, please call 902-836-4289.

TAKE ADVANTAGE OF SPECTACULAR SPECIALS! RENTAL CENTRE Visit our Brand New Department!

Dean Buell is the Manager of Spring Valley Rental Centre.

For information about our products and services, please call 902-836-4289.

The Rental Centre is the newest department in the Spring Valley Building Centre group.

Dean has over 25 years experience in the tool and equipment rental industry here in PEI, and is pleased to introduce this service to the residents of the Kensington area and beyond.

The department will be renting the tools and equipment you need to get your job done quickly, and efficiently as possible.

We have small tools such as electric drills, saws, tile cutters, carpet cleaners, and vacuums, as well as

larger items like ladders, scaffolding, concrete saws, brush cutters, and generators. He can help choose the best tool to complete your task whether you are a homeowner, contractor, or a DIY person.

He has years of experience sourcing parts, tools, and accessories you may need to help you repair any broken tool you have. Please stop in to the Spring Valley Building Centreâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s rental department for help with whatever project or repair you might have.

Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t Miss This Fantastic Savings Opportunity!

Every Department will have amazing Specials

GRAND RE-OPENING WEEKEND JUNE 16, 17 & 18

Saturday, June 18 Don’t Miss It!!!

GRAND RE-OPENING

Specials

Hundreds of $$$$ given away in Gift Cards, and other prizes!!!

IN EVERY DEPARTMENT

• Laminate Flooring • Light Fixtures • Windows and Doors • Patio Furniture • Fire Pits • Vinyl Siding • Sump Pumps • Paint • Wood Pellets •Wheelbarrows • Garbage Bags • Shop Towels • Caulking • Window Washer Fluid • Pressure Treated Lumber

GRAND PRIZE DRAW A Trip for 2 to Toronto to see the Blue Jays

June 8, 2016

Cat Action Team Fundraiser June 18th at Wilmot Community Centre A portion of the proceeds will be going to support Keeping Cats Homed.

This event will feature Men of the Harvest and include a Silent Auction as well as the Sale of Baked Goods.

Tickets for the event can be purchased by calling Carol Ann at 886-3044 or Gayle at 859-2487. Anyone wishing to contribute goods or services to the silent auction may also do so by contacting Carol Ann or Gayle.

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CEILIDH June 11th, 7:30pm New London Womens Institute Hall Rte 6, New London, Entertainers Orville Curtis Bill & Gertie Campbell Roberta Parkman Allan Meek Lynn Mac Dougall Colleen Mac Phee Fenton Mac Swain Trudy Corbett-Hughes 50/ 50 Draw Light lunch served Hall wheelchair accessible Proceeds for Hall upkeep.

Everyone Welcome

Cards & Crokinole PARTY Spring Valley Community Hall will begin on Monday, June 6 @ 7:30 pm and every Monday thereafter.

New Halibut Fish Hatchery To Be Built In Victoria

Victoria will soon be home to the province’s first juvenile halibut fish hatchery.

Since 2008, the picturesque community has been home to Halibut PEI, a pilot project started by industry veterans Bob Johnston, Jim Dunphy and Gerald Johnson, aimed at developing a halibut aquaculture industry on land by accessing three deep, saltwater wells.

“This is logical next step” Dunphy, who is the company president, said during a news conference announcing the establishment of the hatchery.

“We needed an assured supply of juveniles.”

The hatchery, which will cost approximately $2 million, will be financed largely by private investment, with funding

help from the federal and provincial governments.

“The results so far have exceeded our initial expectations, “ Johnston told the news conference.

He explained mortalities have been low and growth rates were better than predicted due to the purity of the water source. The objective of the project was to demonstrate that the salinity levels and temperatures of the water from the saltwater wells would be suitable for a unique, land-based halibut aquaculture operation. They initially purchased halibut juveniles from the Scotian Halibut Hatchery in Clark’s Harbour, Nova Scotia, with 2,300 halibut juveniles initially put in the tanks.

Currently,

they

ship

Kelvin Grove Women’s Institute Hosting Meet Your Neighbour Event June 19, 2pm to 5pm Food - Fun - Friendship At the home of Greg & Kathy Caseley 1633 Blue Shank Rd., Kelvin Grove All who feel a connection to Kelvin Grove are welcome. New activities and games for the young and young at heart.

Bring your ball glove.

A game may break out

three products to the commercial clients in eastern Canada-- a 5 pound box of frozen halibut fillets as well as a 1 and 6 pound halibut.

“This innovative landbased aquaculture business has shown great potential to make a significant contribution to the rural economy of Atlantic Canada,” said Malpeque MP Wayne Easter. “The Government of Canada is pleased to support such a forward thinking and environmentally sustainable approach, and to help Halibut PEI increase market opportunities.”

PEI Economic Development and Tourism Minister Heath MacDonald added “Halibut PEI is a growing company that is expanding its markets and providing a unique food product to its customers. On Canada’s Food Island, the Province supports unique food producers like Halibut PEI, that supply niche markets in an effort to expand our economy, increase our exports, and provide job opportunities for Islanders.”

You are invited to the June Meeting of the

Canadian Hard of Hearing Association

to be held in the North Tryon Presbyterian Church CE Centre on Tuesday, June 14 at 9:30am.

Mitchell Tweel will speak about the city of Charlottetown’s Barrier Free City Initiative and encourage feedback. How can you be accommodated effectively?

There will be other features,a tea break and a short business meeting. JOIN US.

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Kensington COMMUNITY Care Home Carol Evans Activity Director

The Month of May was a short one since the first week of the month, I was in Ontario visiting with my sister and family, but we certainly made up for lost time. We kicked the month off with a Mother’s Day Tea, many family and friends came to join us for the afternoon.

We were delighted to have our MLA Matthew MacKay and Mayor Rowan Caseley share a cup of tea with us. Many thanks to those who came and helped make the tea such a success, Joyce Bryanton, Norma Pasatieri, Rose Connell and Peggy Duplain.

This month we welcomed two new residents, Olive Coughlin

and Raymond McKenna, we hope you will be happy in your new home of Kensington Community Care. We celebrated two birthdays this month; Ralph Shibley and Lois Graham turned another year younger.

With the arrival of warm weather and the signs of spring in the air, planting seeds was the thing to do. So we all planted our own little garden indoors and once the ground warms up and the grubs leave, we will transplant them out doors. Our sunflowers came up very fast so they made their way to the outdoors with the help of Enid and Lucy; we sure hope grubs don’t like sunflowers.

We thank our clergy for their time and Spiritual messages, Rev. Frank Jay who also led us in a half hour of Hymns, Rev Margie Fagan and organist Laura Pidgeon. Thankyou to our friends who came and entertained us with their many talents, Lloyd Buchanan, Wanda

Royal Canadian Legion Branch No. 10 Borden-Carleton

Outside Flea Market/Yard Sale

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Royal Canadian Legion Borden-Carleton Friday, July 1, 2-4pm To book tables and cost of tables call Dianne at 902-437-2525 Proceeds to daily operations of the Branch.

& Willie Dunbar, Marie MacLellan, Norma Arsenault, Cecelia Mac Kinnon, and Ken Ramsay. Music is such a gift and when it’s shared it becomes a treasured gift for us.

Our taste buds got a treat with some old fashion Gingerbread, much tastier when made with our own hands. Bingo, cards, and crokinole keep our minds sharp, thanks to those who share their time so we all play by the rules, Glenda Murphy, Marion Curley, Aldona Jollimore, Anna Arsenault, Pat Brennan, Eleanor Harding, Gwen Profitt and Lorraine Arsenault.

Food for thought: Find something you love to do and you will never work a day in your life.

Until next time: Carol

Residents were engaged and stimulated with such activites as entertainment and baking old fashioned Gingerbread treats.

Quotes Every successful individual knows that his or her achievement depends on a community of persons working together.

Paul Ryan We cannot seek achievement for ourselves and forget about progress and prosperity for our community... Our ambitions must be broad enough to include the aspirations and needs of others, for their sakes and for our own.

Cesar Chavez

The Young Millionaires Program Celebrates 24 Years of Entrepreneurship

Entrepreneurship is the key to economic growth and increasing employment rates in PEI, so why not start introducing and encouraging entrepreneurship from a young age? With the support of the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency, Innovation PEI, and Central Development, the Young Millionaire Program (YMP) offers this to ages 8-16 all across PEI. Participants will be given an opportunity to experience owning and operating their own business, while gaining valuable business and life skills for their future.

Participants in the program are encouraged to develop innovative business ideas. Last year the program helped start over 125 new businesses across the Island and 154 youth participated. “Many parents come up to me over the course of the program letting me know how the program has helped their child in various ways.

Participants learn how to operate their business, but they experience so much more. Many students gain independence, become more responsible and improve confidence,” says Karen Duffy. “This program helps prepare youth for their future, introducing entrepreneurship as a viable career path.”

The program requires that the participants attend four workshops designed to teach them the fundamentals of operating their own business.

The workshops provide instruction on record keeping, marketing, time management, customer service and public speaking. There is no cost to participate in the program and businesses are eligible for a non-repayable grant of up to $100 for sole proprietorships and $150 for partnerships.

“The Government of Canada is proud to support the Young Millionaires program, encouraging young Islanders to consider an entrepreneurial career path,” said the Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, on behalf of the Honourable Navdeep Bains, Minister

of Industry, Science and Economic Development and Minister Responsible for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA). “I applaud the efforts of all the young participants, and of the organizations administering the program.”

“The Young Millionaires Program fits perfectly into our provincial government’s commitment to create opportunities for young Islanders to develop their own businesses and social enterprises,” Economic Development and Tourism Minister Heath MacDonald said.

“We are happy to support the program, which not only teaches about entrepreneurship but helps participants develop skills that they will use throughout their lives.”

YMP is supported by the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency and Innovation PEI. Central Development Corporation administers The Young Millionaires Program provincially, in partnership with RDÉE of Prince Edward Island, Startup Charlottetown, Montague / Souris Rural Action Centre and CBDC West Prince Ventures.

Representatives from these agencies will be visiting schools over the next couple of weeks to promote the program.

For more information on the Young Millionaire Program you can contact Karen Duffy at 902-887-3400 or visit the website at www.ymppei. com. Registration can be completed on the website until June 1st.

YMP offers youth 8-16 business ideas.

Border-Carleton Library 244 Borden Avenue, Borden-Carleton, PE Telephone: (902) 437-6492 E-mail: borden-carleton@gov.pe.ca Hours of operation: Tues. 3-7pm / Fri 3-7pm / Sat. 9am -1pm NOTICE Of Change Of Library Hours: The Library hours will be changing as of June 27 They will be as follows: Mon 10am - 2pm/Wed 4pm - 8pm/Sat 11am- 3pm Summer Reading Program The Summer Reading Kick-off party is scheduled for July 1st at 11:00 a.m.

Watch for the Summer Reading Schedule starting Monday July 4th!

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The County Line Courier ~ your community newspaper LUMINARY SALES Relay For Life Begins Fri June 10th S’side at Summerside Raceway Sat June 11th Old Brudenell Campground Fri. June 17th Westisle Composite High Fri. June 24th Confederation Landing in Ch’town MESSAGE TO RUN Would you like the chance to honour a loved one? One of the most memorable parts of any Relay For Life event is the Luminary Ceremony where loved ones are honored through a candle lighting ceremony. Whether you can attend the event in person or not, you can arrange to have a luminary lit for a loved one. Proceeds going to the Canadian Cancer Society PEI. Luminaries can be purchased at any Relay event, by visiting our webpage www.relayforlife. ca or by contacting Christian Gallant at 902-566-1713 EXT 2222, toll free by calling 1-866-566-4007, or by email cgallant@pei.cancer.ca

Sun., June 12, 2pm Rogation Service

A Service of Thanksgiving & Blessing for the Agricultural Community A Blessing of Seed, Soil and Stewards of the Land

at The Sherren Family Farm, “The Barn Floor”, 734 Route 13, Crapaud.

Featured musician Kelley Mooney along with musical guests Wayne & Blaine Diamond. The public is invited to join in celebrating and giving thanks for our Island agricultural community. A reception will follow the service.

A free will offering will be received. For further information phone: 902-621-2920.

Crapaud Community Socials

CEILIDH for Kelly’s Cross Community Centre Sun., June 19th 7:00 pm There will be a great line-up of entertainers.

Come early for best seating!

Located at 1475, Rte 13, Kelly’s Cross

Socials are held every Friday evening at the Crapaud Community Curling Club between 7 and 10pm.

All are welcome for Trivia, Popcorn, Music, and just having fun.

Chase the Ace is drawn at 9pm so come out and enjoy a relaxing evening with friends and a chance to Chase the Ace. These Friday Socials are sponsored by the Crapaud Community Curling Club, the Southshore Actiplex, The Crapaud Community Hall, and the Crapaud Fire Dept.

A Veggie Garden your backyard pantry

by Barbara Green Planting...

This is the time you need to keep notes. Just an inexpensive school notebook but write details of what you planted, the date, the weather etc. . This will help you in other years when you plan the garden in other springs.

You will add to the notes throughout the summer and it will be dirty and battered by the end of the season but full of useful facts.

The important dates for a vegetable garden are the last days of frostfor tomatoes and peppers, this date is vital.

When we were feeding a large family, we used the old way of planting a long straight row often 20 feet long, probably using an entire seed packet.

But with children grown up, I have been using ideas from Square Foot Gardening by Mel Bartholomew. You make a smaller plot and plant it to different vegetables

so when the peas are finished for example, you pull them up and replant to a root vegetable. Peas add nitrogen to the soil so the carrots will do well. So you only plant a part of the seed packet at a time...finish it in other plantings..

This system is good for other reasons.. you are not overwhelmed with a large harvest at any time but, you have a steady supply for the kitchen. In England we used to call this the kitchen garden.. as the links are so close.

We kept apple trees and cherry trees and raspberries in this place. It could be beautiful in its way.

We invite you to send along your community notices.

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Crapaud Public Library Library Technician: Luann Molyneaux 20424 TCH, Crapaud, 902-658-2297 crapaud@gov.pe.ca

Hours: Thursday Wednesday 2pm - 7pm 2:00 pm – 7:00 pm Saturday 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Also available: Free Wi-Fi/Public Computers/Scanning Services

South Shore Actiplex • Walking Track • Looking to start an Older Gentle Fit Class • Family Skates sponsored on Sun. at 1pm • Lots of classes happening.

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Touching Tribute

Ashley Burt, Matthew Adams, Lianne Wadden, Paul Adams, Michaela Harris, Ted & Reita Gallant, Kayleigh Harris (sitting on knee), Kelsey Adams, Ruby Burt, Heather Adams, Stephanie Stevenson, Max Harris, Sean Luttrell, Kyra Adams.

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L-R: Dr. Peter MacKean, Dr. Helga Reisch and Dr. Chris MacNearney shown in front of the photograph and plaque that pays tribute to June Adams.

On Monday May 30 a small ceremony was held at the Kensington Medical Clinic by Dr. Chris MacNearney, Dr. Peter MacKean and Dr. Helga Reisch where family and best friends of June Adams, who passed away January 6th, 2015, could come together to remember, share memories and celebrate the significant role she played in their lives.

Dr. Chris MacNearney unveiled a North Shore seascape and sunset by photographer John Sylvester and a plaque consisting of a photograph of June with words written by June’s dear friend Lianne Wadden which will hang in the reception room of the Kensington Health Centre .

The plaque reads June Adams, April 11th, 1971, to January 6th, 2015 June was a mother, a daughter, a grandmother, a sister, a friend and this office’s receptionist for many years. In every aspect of her life, she was extraordinary.

Her impact was felt by everyone who walked into the office, talked to her on the phone or heard her infectious laugh.

We lost June to colorectal cancer. An immeasurable loss to all who knew her.

The following words were written by Lianne Wadden about her dear friend: “People will forget what you’ve said, will forget what you did but people never forget how you make them feel. You made me feel welcome and loved. Death is a challenge ... a challenge that tells us not to waste time. It reminds us to tell each other that we love one another ... not tomorrow, not next week, but right now.”

June is and will always be remembered with fondness, gratitude and joy.

June loved North Shore sunsets.

Just one of the ways we can cherish our memories of her.”

Our Green Space

by Hannah Larsen (Agriculture co-op Work Studies Student at K.R.H.S.)

The Green Space at our school, Kinkora Regional High, is a product of a student survey on improvements that they would like to see around the school. The result, an outdoor seating area that has become a place to relax and hang out with peers between classes, an outdoor classroom where teachers can apply the lesson to their surroundings, or simply to take the students outside and enjoy the nice weather while the students complete their work. A benefit of having the green space is the planter boxes decorating the front, over the past year, since the space was built, we have been able to produce a wide variety of herbs and vegetables that have provided the student body with free healthy snack alternatives and added a

fresh taste to our lunch specials.

The space is made up of benches and picnic tables, that we encourage the community to use, we have a new addition of stairs and a pergola that add an inviting touch to the space. We would like to thank Robert Keough Construction for building the planter boxes and pergola, as well as a thank you to Somerset Gardens for all their help. The garden area is managed by Principal Jamie Cole, and student volunteers look after taking care of the plants during the summer. A team of four students take turns weeding, watering, and keeping the area tidy.

Throughout the spring, the school has a Co-operative Work Studies student, to plant indoor vegetables to be transferred outside, plants the outside vegeta-

bles, and weeds and waters the gardens and the flowerbeds.

As a student at K.R.H.S., I am impressed by what has been built and the hard work that has clearly gone into constructing and managing the green space. I am also impressed by the student reaction of using the area, and, more so, keeping it in good condition.

I like that our school has taken the initiative to provide fresh, healthy, from our backyard vegetables for students to eat during breaks and using the plants in our own cafeteria. The Green Space was a smart decision by the staff and students to provide an environment for learning, relaxing, and a place for the community.

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Branch No. 9 Legion Kensington Honours & Awards Banquet honouring Legion members who continue to serve Veterans, their Branch and area communities

On Saturday, May 28 members of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch No. 9 Kensington held their annual Honours and Awards Banquet at the Legion Home.

Following a Meet and Greet, members and invited guests were served

a lobster dinner served by the Ladies Auxiliary. MC for the eventing was Sgt-at-Arms Denny Hopping who welcomed all attending and extended Best Wishes to Comrade Cyril Gallant for a quick recovery.

A number of pins, Certificates of Appreciation and Service Medals were presented by Legion President Lester Davison

Ceretificate of Appreciation to Lea Brown, presented by Past President David Doucette

25 Year Pin to Claude Woodington, presented by David Doucette

and Past President David Doucette to Legion members for their continued dedication and hard work to Branch No. 9.

Others who received Awards but were unable to attend were: •Public Relations Bar Brian McKinnon

•Branch Service Medal Ian MacGougan •Certificates of Appreciaiton

Ceretificate of Appreciation to Ruby Cousins, presented

by David Doucette

Ceretificate of Appreciation to Janet Cotton ,presented

by David Doucette

25 Year Pin and a Service Medal to JD Murray, presented by David Doucette.

Ceretificate of Appreciation to Billy Cotton, presented by Past President David Doucette

Service Medal to Lloyd Banks, presented by David Doucette

Lee Andrews Stephanie Drummond Edith & Dean Cole Blain Montmorency Sandra Montmorency Ordinary Membership 5 Yr Pin Mike Murphy 10 Yr Pin Sheldon Drummond Joyce Gaudet Jamie Evans Glen Doucette 15 Yr Pin Merrill Weeks 45 Yr Pin John Brown

30 Year Pin to Doug Doncaster, presented by David Doucette

Service Medal to Billy Cotton, presented by Lester Davison

James Brown Associate Members 5 Yr Pin Bobb McKay Juanita Adams 10 Yr Pin Todd Drummond Lisa Drummond 15 Yr Pin Kenneth Ramsay Bill Drost Gordon McLeod Pam McLeod Judy Winchester, President of the 20 Yr Pin Ladies Auxiliary presents a $6000 doNorbert Peters nation to Lester Davison, President of Branch No. 9.

Ceretificate of Appreciation to Gail Hopping, presented

by David Doucette

Associate Member 10 Year Pin - Justin Campbell, presented by David Doucette

Service Medal and RCL 90th Anniversary Medal to Lois Brown, presented

by Lester Davison

Service Medal to Kenneth Carr, Service Medal to Joe Arsenault Service Medal to Denny Hopping Service Medal to Michael Hopping presented by Lester Davison presented by Lester Davison presented by Lester Davison presented by Lester Davison

Service Medal to David Doucette, presented by Lester Davison

15 Year Pin to Michelle Hopping, presented by David Doucette

Past President Pin/Life Member Denny Hopping, presented by Lester Davison

Service Medal to Rob Farris, presented by Lester Davison

Ladies Auxiliary 60 Year Branch Pin/Bar to Lois Brown presented by Judy Winchester Pres. of the Ladies Auxiliary and Lester Davison.

Legion Pin presented to DenService Medal and RCL 90th Anniversary ny Hopping as a Past Pres. Ladies Auxiliary Presidents Pin Legionnaire of the Year- Tracey Medal to Korean Veterans Claude Woodington presented to Judy Winchester and Life Member of the Farris presented by Lester Davison and Blaine Taylor presented by Lester Davison. Legion by David Doucette. from Lester Davison.

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PEI Provincial 4-H Council Selections Day Award Winner The PEI 4-H Provincial Council held its third annual Provincial Selections Day event on May 28 at the Charlottetown Rural High School. 4-H members from across PEI competed in several events including Communications events in demonstration and public speaking categories as well as panel interviews for scholarship, national and international travel opportunities in the coming year. Winners in the Communications categories, supported by funding from the RBC Foundation, were as follows: Demonstrations Judges: Hal Perry, Martha Hagar & Danielle Thibault Jr Member, Single Demo 1st - Megan Downe of the Cavendish 4-H Club 2nd – Torrie Coughlin of the O’Leary Explorers 4-H Club Jr Member, Team Demo 1st – Emma Palmer & Emma Coughlin of the Ellerslie Adventurers 4-H Club 2nd – Samantha Wood & Carley McCarron of the Dunstaffnage-Marshfield 4-H Club Sr Member, Single Demo 1st – Nakitia Reeves of the Summerville 4-H Club 2nd – William Muirhead of the Fort Augustus Shining Stars 4-H Club Sr Member, Team Demo 1st Place – Alana Worth & Grace Coles of the North River 4-H Club

Top Overall Demonstration Megan Downe of the Cavendish 4-H Club Speeches Judges: Hal Perry, Bobby Cameron & Robert Godfrey Junior Speeches 1st – Taia Gallant of the Evangeline 4-H Club 2nd – Clara Jack of the North River 4-H Club Intermediate Speeches 1st – Olivia Lewis of the Dunstaffnage-Marshfield 4-H Club 2nd – Colby Buch of the Albany Centennial 4-H Club Sr Speeches 1st – Ethan Craig of the Dunstaffnage-Marshfield 4-H Club 2nd – Brittany Peters of the Albany Centennial 4-H Club Top Overall Speech Ethan Craig of the Dunstaffnage-Marshfield 4-H Club Most Original Speech Sarah Blaisdell of the Chepstow Little Harbour 4-H Club Ethan Craig of the Dunstaffnage-Marshfield 4-H Club was the recipient of the 2016 4-H PEI Alumni Scholarship in the amount of $1000.

This scholarship is funded by a group of active 4-H Alumni who believe in the importance of supporting 4-H members embarking on post-secondary studies, and recognizing them for their efforts within the organization.

The PEI 4-H Council also awarded a $1000 scholarship to Sarah

Sonier of the Wheatley River 4-H Club in recognition of her successful interview and continued dedication in her leadership role within the 4-H program.

•4-H Members chosen to attend upcoming national and international 4-H related travel events: Canadian National 4-H Members’ Forum to be held Nov. 2-6, 2016 in Toronto, Ontario Bryce Doiron (Pleasant Valley 4-H Club), Emma Huestis (Millview-Vernon River 4-H Club), Johnathan Lauwerijssen (Albany Centennial 4-H Club), Ila Matheson (Grand River East 4-H Club), Sophie MacDonald (Grand River East 4-H Club), Brittany Peters (Albany Centennial 4-H Club) •4-H Canada Citizenship Congress to be held May 2-7, 2017 in Ottawa, Ontario: Trevor Whalen (Millview-Vernon River 4-H Club), Jared MacPhee (Millview-Vernon River 4-H Club), Dominique Arsenault (Evangeline 4-H Club), Erin McCardle (Dunstaffnage-Marshfield 4-H Club), Grace Coles (North River 4-H Club), Robert Larsen (Albany Centennial 4-H Club) •Robert Larsen of the Albany Centennial 4-H Club was chosen to represent PEI at the US National

4-H Members Conference to be held in Washington, DC March 25-30, 2017.

•Grace Hughes of the North River 4-H Club was chosen to represent PEI at the National 4-H Dairy Conference in Madison, Wisconsin.

4-H is a positive youthdevelopment program which provides opportunities for Islanders between the ages of 9-21 to participate in leadership and hands-on skill development projects. The program has been operating on PEI since 1918. For more info contact: pei4h@ gov.pe.ca or 902-368-4833.

Top Speech Winners L-R: Hal Perry (Judge), Ethan Craig (DunstaffnageMarchfield 4-H Club), Olivia Lewis (Dunstaffnage-Marshfield 4-H Club), and RBC representative Janice Tait.

Missing: Jr Level Winner Taia Gallant (Evangeline 4-H Club)

Top Demonstration Winners First Row L-R: Judge Daniel Thibault, Alana Worth (North River 4-H Club), Chairperson Malcolm MacDonald (North River 4-H Club), Emma Coughlin (Ellerslie Adventurers 4-H Club), Megan Downe (Cavendish 4-H Club). [Second Row, Left to Right] Nakitia Reeves (Summerville 4-H Club), Emma Palmer (Ellersie Adventurers 4-H Club), Martha Hagar (Judge), Grace Coles (North River 4-H Club) and Hal Perry.

Missing: Alana Worth (North River Club)

Cool Temps Didn’t Dampen Spirits at the Annual Kensington Fishing Derby

Police Chief Sutherland and Mayor Rowan Caseley congratulate Liam Walsh who won a tackle Box and Fishing Rod

Winner Josh Ramsay with Mom Kayla.

Winner Ellen Murphy

Girl Power

Winner Lucas Gallant

Winner Colby Gallant

Winner Jude Archibald

Tanya Winchester with her son Carter and Mark Reilly with his daughter Kennedy

Did you see it, Did you see it Did you see it!!!

BBQ Chefs from Malpeque Bay Credit UnionLaurie Gallant, Kenny McCarville, Mary Ellen McCarville and Sharon Donald.

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Our Community Churches

When The Fog Lifts

Events Calendar

“The angel of the Lord encamps around those who fear Him, and He delivers them.”

Psalm 34:7 (NIV)

Lauretta Balderston free-lance writer Victoria Park, Charlottetown, is a favourite place we go whenever we are in the big city.

One day last week we were there after an appointment at the QEH. The water is so calming and peaceful and there are always people strolling along the boardwalk with their friends and/or their pets. Sometimes we walk too but other times we sit by the water allowing the cares of that moment to be exchanged for more peaceful thoughts as the water caresses the shore the calm caresses our minds and spirits.

This particular morning the thick gray fog curtained the water from view. As we watched the fog slowly roll along the water, blending it with the sky, I was reminded of the verse in the Bible which says: “Now we see but a poor reflection as in a mirror; then we shall see face to face. Now I know in part; then I shall know fully, even as I am fully known.” 1Corinthians 13:12 (NIV) We knew from experience that beyond the fog was something wonderful so we waited and watched. Time ticked by and eventually the thick fog became thinner and more transparent, giving us a glimpse of the water and blue sky just hidden in the background. Our patience was rewarded as the fog rolled gently along

the shore and off into the distance. Then there it was! The scene we were anticipating- crystal blue water like a mirror and a sail boat making its way from shore to shore, people strolling up the boardwalk and the puppies trying to get loose to chase the ducks rippling the edge of the water.

We are promised that one day we will understand the struggles and the heartaches we experience in our lives. One day the fog of everyday life will lift and we will be rewarded by the beauty and peace that comes only by knowing there is a God who loves us more than we can even imagine. He sees us as we journey along day by day and He walks with us guiding us out of the fog and into His light. As the song says, “We’ll Understand It Better By and By”.

As we travel this journey of faith and life, we may sometimes wonder what will happen next and the uncertainty of tomorrow may cause our steps to falter. But the fog will lift; we must be patient and look with expectation at what God promises us: “Do not be afraid, for I am with you.” Isaiah 42:9 (NIV).

Keep holding unto His hand and let the light of His love wrap you in His arms of certain peace and calm today and in the coming weeks.

INDOOR YARD SALE

June 18th, 8am to 3pm Kensington United Church Murray Centre School Street, Kensington Yard Sale Treasures and Baked Goods, as well as BBQ, hot dogs and drinks!

Donation of items? Call Church Office 902-836-3839 to arrange for drop off on Wednesday, Thursday or Friday of that week, or to arrange for pickup, if necessary.

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North Tryon Presbyterian Church 12592 Trans Canada Hwy, North Tryon Pastor Mike Hamilton Sundays - Worship and Children’s program 10am Wednesdays - Youth Group for grades 7-12 at 7pm Tel #: 902-303-2096 email: northtryonPC@gmail.com Saturday Service St. Mary’s Anglican Church, Summerside Rev. Jenny Sharp Church service Saturday at 5pm in the parish hall. We will gather around the dinner table, share a meal and hear readings and have discussions about the readings while we eat and socialize. This is a “new way” of coming together as church designed for those who do not or cannot usually attend Sunday services.

Freetown Nazarene Community Church 1641 Cairns Road Freetown Pastor Ray Hinchey 902-437-6125 rhinchey@bellaliant.net •Worship Meeting: Sunday 11:00 a.m.

•Adult Study and Discussion Group Wednesday 7:00 p.m.

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

“All are welcome, all are welcome in this place.”

Worship: 9:30 am – Princetown 11am– Southwest River June 10: 1:30pm Worship at Kensington Community Care Home

Borden Bible Study Every Wed. 11 am at the Borden-Carleton Industrial Mall Board Room Call 902-658-2759

St. John the Evangelist Anglican Church Rev. Margaret Collins 391 TCH, Crapaud June 12, 2pm Rogation Service, A Service of Thanksgiving & Blessing for the Agricultural Community at The Sherren Family Farm, “The Barn Floor”, 734 Route 13, Crapaud.

June 15, 2-4pm St. John’s ACW to Host Sister Helen from Papua New Guinea: a gathering and tea with Sister Helen Warman, OLSH at St. John the Evangelist Anglican Church. All are welcome.

June 16, 7:30pm Festival of Small Halls Concert at St. John’s Anglican Church. “Songs From the Soul”, will feature PEI performers: Kelly Mooney and Amy & Rachel Beck along with Dan Walsh from the UK and Jenny Ritter from BC. Tickets can be purchased from Charlie Sherren: 902-658-2648 or Festival of Small Halls Box Office.

Service Schedule June 19, 10:30 am Holy Baptism June 26, 10:30 am Holy Eucharist July 3, 10:30 am Sunday School Service & Family Eucharist July 10, 10:30am Morning Prayer

Tryon Baptist Church Rev. Dewey Rector 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.

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.

All are WELCOME.

South Shore United Church #85 Rte. 10, Tryon Reverend Dr. Karen MacLeod-Wilkie Sunday June 12 10:30am Outdoor Service, picnic and Sunday School Promotion Sunday June 19 10:30am Worship Service

Kensington United Church of Canada Rev. Robert McCarthy June 12 10:30 – Service of Worship June 19, 2016 – 10:30 – Service of Worship For updated information and to view all our programs, check out our website at: www.kensingtonunited.ca <http://www.kensingtonunited.ca>

Kensington New London Presbyterian Church Rev Alan Stewart Welcome

June 12 Kensington 9:30 a.m.

New London 11a.m.

Guest Speaker: Rev. Jack Spencer June 19 Kensington 11:00 a.m.

New London 9:30 a.m.

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

Anglican Parish of New London Rev. Margie Fagan June 12 worship: 9 am - St. Elizabeth’s Holy Eucharist 9 am - St. Thomas’ Holy Eucharist 11 am - St. Mark’s Holy Eucharist 11 am - St. Stephen’s Morning Prayer June 19 worship: 9 am - St. Thomas’ Holy Eucharist 11 am - St. Mark’s Morning Prayer 11 am - St. Stephen’s Holy Eucharist June 8: St. Mark’s ACW meeting, 6 pm June 13: St. Stephen’s ACW meeting, 1:30 pm July 2 – St. Thomas’ Ice Cream Social July 9 – St. Stephen’s Pancake Breakfast St. Malachy’s Parish, Kinkora Fr. Doug MacDonald Sunday 10:30 a.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 Saturday mass 4 p.m.

Free Church of Scotland

Cape Traverse Service time 9:30 am All Welcome

Affordable Hall Rental The Murray Centre, centrally located at 17 School St, Kensington, offers clean, comfortable spaces to rent.

The hall has tables/chairs available, washrooms and is handicap accessible.To discuss your rental needs or, to book a date and time for your function please contact Jamie at 902-836-4823 or email [kmccrentals@gmail.com] Rental rates are very reasonable! You can rent the hall and/or classroom(s) BOOK YOUR SPACE NOW!

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World Elder Abuse Awareness Day

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Thank You

Is This a Scam?

What you need to know to protect your money and your identity.

Join us on JUNE 15, 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 9 in Kensington for a Free public event on World Elder Abuse Awareness Day. Talk to the experts and learn how to recognize a legitimate email, call or letter from a scam.

Refreshments will be served.

For more information call 1-866-770-0588.

Tim Archer and friends Inspirational Fundraising Concert “Where No One Stands Alone” Concert will also be featuring Dennis Boudreau, Bill & Paul Gallant, Ryan Woodgate and others will be held :

I am overwhelmed by the kindness, generosity and support my family has received these past couple of months.

From phone calls, texts, donations, prayers and positive thoughts received from family, friends, our community, surrounding communities and complete strangers. It’s simply amazing.

Liam is recovering well and is getting stronger each and every day.

Again, thank you for everything you’ve done.

It is greatly appreciated.

Pictured above is Andrea Ellis, Executive Director of the Indian River Festival, and Laurie Gallant, Member Services Manager of Malpeque Bay Credit Union.

Malpeque Bay Credit Union is pleased to sponsor the Indian River Festival’s Youth Legacy June 19th: Central Queen’s United Church, Hunter River @7:30pm.

June 26th: Peter Gordon United Church, Morell @7;30pm.

Tickets available at doors.

Program. Malpeque Bay Credit Union has partnered with the Indian River Festival in supTim Archer and Friends present Rock & Roll Show with music from the 50’s and 60’s Show will take place at Silver Fox Curling Club, 110 Water St., Summerside on Friday, June 17th at 8:30pm. Tickets at the door.

porting the Youth Legacy program since its inception in 2005.

This program provides performance opportunities for aspiring young musicians from Prince Edward Island, workshop and masterclass opportunities with some of Canada’s top teachers and performers, as well as the chance for musicians to perform on a world class stage.

This year’s exciting theme is “Deep Sea Discovery”, where kids will come to know that God is always with them as they enjoy music, stories, crafts, snacks, and games. Get ready to dive into a life-changing adventure that leads kids deeper into God’s love! At Deep Sea Discovery kids will participate in the large-group excitement of Celebration Reef, experience stories at S.S. Discovery, learn ways to serve others at E.C.H.O. Sea Sub, explore the mysteries of the sea through crafts and science at Curiosity Cavern, and enjoy snacks and games at Pelican Pier. There’s even a place for little puddle jumpers at Tide Pool Playland! Along the way, kids will explore the depths of sharing God’s love using five dive markers to guide them. Through Deep Sea Discovery, they will resurface knowing that God is with them wherever they go!

Everyone welcome! No church affiliation necessary.

Plans are well underway for the 2016 Vacation Bible School sponsored by Kensington & Area Christian Council and held at the Murray Christian Education Centre in Kensington.

For further info please visit our website at: www. vacationbibleschool.com/kensingtonvbs or contact Barb Moase 902-836-3826 Your children won’t want to miss this exciting adventure! Secure their place on the dive team!

Sign up prior to the registration deadline of June 19th. (Space available for only 80 children)

Kelly, Zach, Ty, Ryleigh & Liam Kennific BRANCH NO. 9 Royal Canadian Legion 836-3600 or 836-3229

Happy Hour every Friday 4pm - close Chase the Queen of Spades - Every Friday at 7pm Crib Tournaments Every Sunday at Kensington Legion at 2PM Small fee per person with a 50/50 Draw.

MEAT DARTS every Friday, 7:30pm (entry fee applies) THURSDAY EVENINGS

Back to the 60’s/70’s Rock & Roll Dances

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Kensington Heritage Library 6 Commercial Street

836-3721

Library Hours: Tues. 9:30-12:30, 1-3pm Wed. 12 noon to 5:00pm Thurs. 2pm to 7pm Sat. 9:30-12:30pm to 1-3pm

Email: kensington@gov.pe.ca www.library.pe.ca Facebook https://www.facebook.com/PEILibrary Shelley Tamtom Library Technician

Get Your Summer Read On! TD Summer Reading Club Kick-Off Event!

Sat, June 25 at 2:00 pm.

Join us as we kick off our Summer Reading Club for 2016!

We will be joined by, Junior Book Club favouriteIsland Children’s Author, Dave Atkinson (Author of Wereduck). Our celebration will also include - activities, facepainting, stories and of course, cake!! Everyone is welcome to attend and participate! Looking forward to seeing you all!

Yippee, SUMMER!!!!

Orange Juice Cornbread Ingredients 1/4 cup butter (softened to room temperature) 1/4 c sugar 2 eggs 1 c orange juice 1 c all-purpose flour 1 c cornmeal 2 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon salt 2 c (16 ozs) fresh corn, lightly chopped (may substitute canned or frozen) Directions 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. 2. While oven is heating, lightly spray 9- x 9-inch pan with canola oil and dust with flour.

Set aside.

3. Beat together butter and sugar with electric mixer until light and fluffy. Add eggs and orange juice; beat just until combined.

4. Combine flour, cornmeal, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Whisk together. Fold flour mixture into orange juice mixture, just until combined. Stir in chopped corn.

5. Pour batter into prepared pan and bake for 30 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.

6. Cool slightly and cut into 12 squares

Public Meeting The Kensington and Area Refugee Sponsorship Initiative (KARSI) will be holding its latest public meeting to update the community on the most recent developments in efforts to sponsor a Syrian refugee family to settle in the Kensington area.

The meeting will take place: Monday, June 13th, at 7 PM Kensington Lion’s Club, Garden Drive, Kensington All are Welcome.

Stewart We hope you dance!

An invitation to family, friends and neighbors to join us as we celebrate our 50th Wedding Anniversary July 2 at Rustico Bay Senior Club 2104 Church Road, South Rustico PE Music: Gordon Myers Band: Country Steel Dress Country Casual; boots & hats Meet and Greet 7:30pm Dance 8:30-11:00pm Please No Gifts, Just a dance.

Archie & Charlotte Sharon,Ron & Carson Duane, Tanya, Keirnan & Carter

1231 Kensington Royal Canadian Army Cadets Corps Commanding OfďŹ cer 16th Annual Ceremonial Review Captain Josh Wruck

Acer Acerpori (As the Maple, so the Sapling)

Band from 53 C.E. Monty DFC Air Cadet Squadron perform.

1231 Kensington Army Cadet Color Party

March Past 1231 Kensington Royal Canadian Army Cadets Corps

Reviewing Officer LCol Steven Wynne Inspects Cadets

The 1231 Kensington Royal Canadain Army Cadet Corps held its 16th Annual Ceremonial Review (ACR) on Saturday, May 14 with special guest LCol Steven Wynne serving as Reviewing Officer.

The Review, one of the most important event

of the Air Cadet training year, gives cadets the opportunity to display what they have learned over the past training year to their families and assembled guests and, the opportunity for the Squadron to honour deserving cadets by presenting them with vari-

ous awards.

Colton Bulger.

1231 Cadet Parade Appointments consisted of: Regimental Sergeant Major MWO Carter Moase, Company Sergeant Major MWO Jillian Boyle, Platoon Warrant WO Liam Broderick and Flag Party Commander Sgt

1231 Staff are: Commanding Officer Captain Joshua Wruck; Training Officer Lt Lori Pearce; Assistant Training Officer/PEIR Liaison Supply Officer Civilian Instructor Vera Gerus; Training Cadre LV Barry Gerus,

LV (pd ) Robbie Squires; Sponsor Royal Canadian Legion Branch No. 9 Kensington - Corps Liaison Officer Comrade Ian MacGougan; Affiliated Canadian Forces Unit PEI Regiment; NB/PEI Cadet Detachment Commander Major Barry Waters, CD; Area Cadet Officer Captain Luc Plamondon, CD; Area Cadet Advisors WO Pethic, CD & Lt Maclean; Area Cadet Instructor Cadre Officer Major Tracy Enman, CD;

and Army Cadet League President Colonel Jim Spears, CD. L Col Wynne addressed the Cadets and extended his congratultaions for their performance and commitment to themselves, the Cadet movement, and to the community as a whole. He also acknowledged the parents for their effort as they are the ones who get them to their meetings and events.

Top Junior Marksman MCpl Paul Sullivan presented by Captain Josh Wruck

Top Marksman MWO Carter Moase presented by Chief Warrant Officer Doug MacDonald

Best Dressed Jr. Cadet Trooper Joel Compton presented by Comrade Ian MacGougan

Senator Johnstone Award for Most Improved MCpl Jacob Arsenault presented by Captain Greg Gallant

Top Instructor Award WO Thomas Bryant presented by Colonel Jim Spears

Captain Tracy Enman Award for Top Green Star MCpl M Steward presented by Major Tracy Enman

Captain Sid Curtis Award for Top Red Star MCpl M Clay Johnston presented by Jacob Brown

Captain Gary Arsenault Award for Top Silver Star Sgt Colton Bulger presented by Captain Karen Spears

Best All Around Cadet WO Liam Broderick presented by Captain Josh Wruck

Lord Strathcona Medal MWO Jillian Boyle presented by Colonel Jim Spears

Major Reg Warren Award for Top Gold Star WO Thomas Bryant presented by Major Tracy Enman

Commanding Officerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Award WO Liam Broderick presented by Lieutenant Lori Pearce