Eastern Graphic

Ladies to present fashion at its finest

Wed, 05/01/2013 - 05:00

Models are practising their poses for the 5th annual Belle’s Boutique fashion shows at the Montague Curling Club, May 11 at 11am and 1pm. Along with the show, there will be a hot lunch, home made dessert and lots of door prizes. All funds will go to the Montague Curling Club. From left Joanie Livingstone of the Montague Curling Club poses with models Audrey Perry, Inabelle Peardon, Nancy Cross, Bev Acorn, and Dianne MacKinnon. ...

Montague novice boys garner first place in Provincial Wrestling Championships

Wed, 05/01/2013 - 05:00

Kings County Competitors brought home 40 medals from the Provincial Wrestling Championships at Montague Regional High School last weekend. More than 400 students competed from across the province, with local students from Montague Consolidated, Vernon River Consolidated, Belfast Consolidated, Southern Kings Consolidated, and Montague High School. Montague placed first overall for Novice Boys. Leading with 47 points, twice as many points as second place Tignish. Montague Intermediate placed second overall for Bantam Girls and Vernon River Consolidated tied for third. Montague High tied for second overall in Midget Girls with Summerside. Vernon River tied for fourth. Southern Kings placed third overall in Bantam Boys with ...

Wed, 05/01/2013 - 05:00

It doesn’t take long in Bob Leard’s presence to know he’s a story teller, and how making horseshoe nail rings is a story. The 81-year old inventor weaves through his garage, filled with gadgets, saws and a car awaiting repair, to a little room in the back. This is where the Whim Road resident takes nails for horse shoes and turns them into rings for fingers. He tried to burn the nails at first, as he is a welder by trade, but they crumbled in the intense heat. “They fall apart, they discolour, they do everything,” he says as he sets up a horse ...

Father Gerard Chaisson of Montague recently completed a marathon in Paris.

Wed, 05/01/2013 - 05:00

Father Gerard Chaisson celebrated a quarter century in the priesthood by lacing up for a marathon through the streets of Paris earlier this month. Fr Chaisson is parish priest of Bishop MacEachern Pastoral Unit which includes St Mary’s in Montague, St Michael’s in Iona and St Paul’s in Sturgeon. He lives in Montague. The idea came up when he was talking to a Parisian friend and colleague, Father Pierre Boyer, last year. After mentioning this would be his 25th year as a priest, “he said, why not come to Paris, take your holiday and run the marathon over here? “Without even thinking I said, ...

Wed, 05/01/2013 - 05:00

Shoppers Drug Mart, Montague, employees Tracy Curran, Cosmetics Manager, Kathy Crane, Front Store Manager, Heather Drake and Angele MacDonald are getting ready for the Gala on Saturday, May 4 from 11am to 4pm, which features free makeovers, prizes, gift basket giveaways, complimentary samples and refreshments, as well as great buys on beauty products and gifts for all who attend. A free geranium from Nabuur’s Gardens will be given to the first 100 ladies who arrive. The Montague Fire Department will also be at the gala with their fire truck and donning pink shirts to show their support for the Canadian Cancer ...

Wed, 05/01/2013 - 05:00

Sixty-seven ATV enthusiasts registered for a fundraising event hosted April 21 by the Eastern Kings ATV Club. The group started at the Northumberland Arena in Murray River where $365 was donated after the event through 50/50 tickets and a barbecue. From left club President Dean MacKinnon, Cory Campbell, secretary/treasurer and Geno McCarthy, second vice president prepare for the day- long ride through the countryside. Cindy Chant photo ...

Wed, 05/01/2013 - 05:00

Mary Hicken of Commercial Road was the winner of $9,024.88 in the week # 59, April 15 draw. Presenting Mrs Hicken with her cheque are Rotarians Scott Annear and Dr. Pius Murnahan. The $2 weekly lottery has awarded more than $135,000 to players since its inception last March. Mrs Hicken picked up her cheque on April 24 at Perrin’s Marina Villa at the weekly Rotary meeting. There are 12 locations to play the Rotary Gold Mine Draw. Sharon Riley photo ...

Celebrity chef says community must be proactive to solve problems

Wed, 05/01/2013 - 05:00

Chef Michael Smith was the guest speaker at the North East Community Alliance’s first annual general meeting at the Fortune Community Centre last month. About 60 people gathered to hear Chef Smith and the alliance’s board of directors speak about NECA’s plan for the development and revitalization of northeastern Kings County. “We, as a community, are going to have to solve our community’s problems,” Chef Smith said. “If we’re going to stand around here and wait for government to do something, nothing is ever going to happen.” The crowd applauded after the organization’s newly appointed development leader, Wallace Rose, delivered a presentation outlining their ...

Peter Doucette joins Island health board

Wed, 05/01/2013 - 05:00

PEI Health Board’s newest member, Peter Doucette, says his heart is in Kings County but his focus is on providing the best quality of health care across all PEI. The Montague resident was appointed to the board of directors this month after what he described as an “intense” interview process. Mr Doucette joins the board at a turbulent time, with a protest last week at the legislature against recently announced changes. “It’s a huge challenge trying to make the heath care system suit the needs of Islanders,” Mr Doucette said. But, he said, it’s a challenge he’s looking forward to. “We have an aging population ...

Wed, 05/01/2013 - 05:00

Brittany Ross says if she can learn to run five kilometres, anyone can. A few years ago, when she wasn’t in as good shape as she is now, she participated in a learn to run class and then in the annual Rollie Run in Souris. “I was mostly nervous about running in front of all those people. But once I did it I was proud of myself for doing it,” she said. Given that Kings County is one of the most out of shape places in the country, she hopes to get people out and active. Last year she led the class and she ...

Wed, 05/01/2013 - 05:00

Lisa Hurd performed her one woman show, Dance Like a Butterfly, to an audience of 100 volunteers at the 17th annual Souris and Area Volunteer Recognition Event at St Mary’s Hall last Thursday evening. Along with the play, the evening had door prizes as well as dessert and refreshments. The melancholy, but humorous, play tells the tale of an 85-year old woman who is gradually losing her independence. Health PEI, which organized the event, estimates eastern Kings has 350 volunteers. Specific thanks were given to volunteers at Colville Manor, Souris Hospital and Home Care and Public Health and Housing. Ms Hurd is ...

Wed, 05/01/2013 - 05:00

Montague Mayor Richard Collins helped raise the Multiple Sclerosis Society’s flag at the town’s firehall last Thursday. He was joined by MS Person of the Year Shirley Allen, left, of Murray River, and Ethel Knox, chairwoman of the Montague and Area Carnation Committee. May is Multiple Sclerosis month and the trio encourages people to buy carnations at the Montague Sobey’s and Atlantic Superstore on the weekend of May 8, 9 and 10. Jonathan ...

Wed, 05/01/2013 - 05:00

Montague Rotary members Laird King and Dr. A.E. Bud Ings, present a cheque to Jeannie Garnhum for $2,255.58. Mrs Garnhum, representing the Kings County Memorial Hospital Auxiliary, picked up the cheque on Wednesday, April 24 at Perrin’s Marina Villa in Montague at the weekly Rotary meeting. The money was the charity proceeds from the week #59, April 15 draw. To date, the weekly toonie draw has donated more than $130,000 to a dozen charities in eastern PEI. If you’d like to play and are 19 or over, please see the Gold Mine message on page 6 of this week’s Eastern Graphic for ...

Souris Duplicate Bridge

Wed, 05/01/2013 - 05:00

Souris Bridge results for April 23 are: 1) Pat Curley & Joe McPhee 2) Dave Townshend & David White 3) John Whalen & Frances Gallant 4) Carol Lesperance & Danita McInnis 5) Ron Henbest & Kenny Mallard ...

Memorial United to host workshops and concert

Wed, 05/01/2013 - 05:00

Memorial United Church in Murray River will host several workshops and a concert by Ron Klusmeier. This is Mr Klusmeier’s final year of touring after 40 years and he is only doing two tours on PEI. On May 3, Mr Klusmeier will offer two workshops from 3pm to 5pm. The first is a free workshop, “The Music of Ron Klusmeier.” The second workshop “Projection and Technology with Christina Bogucki,” is $30 a person. A concert will be held at 7:30pm at $20 for adults and $5 for children under 16. One quarter of ticket sales will go to Canadian Foodgrains Bank. Those interested in ...

Wed, 05/01/2013 - 05:00

Natasha McCarthy, left, and Ambyr Cooper share a laugh after shaving off their locks at their Head Shaving Event at the Montague Church of Christ Saturday. The pair expected to raise $6,000 for the QEH, IWK, and Autumn Newell, who has leukemia. However, after several fundraisers, including a children’s art auction and a fun farm day, their end total was an impressive $14,234 and donations are still coming in. It’s not too late to make donations. Go to autumnandhospitalfundraiser@hotmail.com or at CIBC. Ms Cooper is from Murray River and Ms McCarthy is from Mount Albion. ...

Hike for hospice to be held in Souris

Wed, 05/01/2013 - 05:00

Souris and area residents will join thousands from across the country in raising funds for an awareness of hospice programs and services on Sunday, May 5 at the town’s CN Park. The event, which marks the 11th anniversary of the Hike for Hospice Palliative Care, is being hosted by Hospice PEI and is sponsored Island wide by Bayshore Home Health, ADL, and Rodd Hotels & Resorts. Registration is at 1:30pm and the hike starts at 2pm. “I encourage all Islanders to support this year’s Hike for Hospice, whether by walking, pledging a hiker or making an online donation at www.hospicepei.ca ” Jodi ...

Tue, 04/30/2013 - 00:17

They like what they see now, they just don’t know how long it’s going to last. That was the common theme at the Cavendish Farms Wellness Centre in Montague Monday night as the Department of Health held its sixth Better Access, Better Care information session to an audience of more than 150 people. Kings County Memorial won’t see any changes with the new health model, but the town is sceptical on how long that will last. “Everything I’ve heard so far sounds perfect. But it’s not a perfect world,” said Mayor Richard Collins. Mayor Collins said since the 1970s, the hospital has only ...

Mon, 04/29/2013 - 10:36

Fishermen and fisherwomen at Naufrage Harbour set off through a thick fog and two degrees celsius at 6am to set their traps for the first day of the lobster season on Monday. Friends and family waved them off as they left the harbour. Heather Jordan Ross photos. ...

Mon, 04/29/2013 - 09:49

Lobster fishermen started their season Monday morning in minus three degree Celsius temperatures with light winds gusting 30 from the northeast. The Duncan and Robert, owned by Danny Harris, was sailing out of Murray Harbour with a second load of traps around 7:30am. In the background Paul Ferguson’s boat Alyssa and Maria was also being loaded for a second run. Heather Moore photo Paul Ferguson and his crew sail out of Murray Harbour with their second load of traps shortly before 8am. Heather Moore photo ...