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THIS ISSUE-Ian Murray, Editor Our next issue will have a tribute to our respectedneighbour Keith McGinn who was buried inGlenwood Cemetery on May 1. I hope some of our older readers enjoy reading the20 & 30 year old archives as much as I do. It isastounding how much I have forgotten or mis-remembered. I wish we had a Beacon from May1974 to include. Those of us who enjoy these archives owe thanksto Don Tubb who spent many hours scanning oldBeacons.*****NEIGHBOURHOOD- Lynn Fleming

Get Well wishes this month to Paul Glenn, DonMiller, Janice McGinn and Doug Willard.

Our sympathy goes out to Cora McGinn followingthe passing of her husband Keith, and to theirchildren; Terry (Susan), Larry (Trudy), Eric (Janice),Yvonne, Leon (Joanne), and Kelly (Maureen), aswell as their grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Condolences also go out to Keith’s many extendedfamily members and friends.

Congratulations to Paul and Gwen Laurette, whorecently celebrated their 50th anniversary.

Sherry Jensen has just returned from touringIreland and Scotland with her sisters.

Congratulations to Steve Kennedy and DanSimpson, who accurately predicted the date and timethat the ice would clear the channel: April 16th.About 45 people participated in the pool held byCJAI’s Friday Morning Show host, Larry Jensen.

Artist Jeff Mann spent a day at A.I.P.S., workingwith students to create some fantastic printed t-shirtsand pillow cases - using car parts and paint. Laterthey created some "Car Part Art" to decorate thefence along the playground.

It seems Spring has finally arrived on AmherstIsland. While we haven’t had a really warm day asyet, and the breeze is still quite cool, the sun isshining and drying. The ice has finally gone, but notuntil mid April. Trees and bushes are finallybudding, and Spring bulbs are beginning to push upthrough the ground. Snowbirds are beginning toreturn, there are new calves in the fields already andsoon there will be lambs, fawns, goslings andducklings. Hopefully, we will soon be complainingabout the heat.*****WOMEN’S INSTITUTE- Mary Kay Steel

Our April meeting was held on Wednesday the 16th

at the home of Leslie Gavlas commencing at 7pm.There were eleven members present plus one guest.President Liz Harrison called the meeting to orderand we went through our usual opening rituals,followed by approval of the minutes of the Marchmeeting. Good Cheer officer Elsie Willard reportedon greetings and other wishes sent recently tocommunity members. Our Advocacy CoordinatorAnne Henderson will send a letter of support forkeeping our post office open on Saturday mornings,as the authorities are trying to cut hours. JoyceHaines noted that the District Annual Meeting will

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take place this year in Napanee on May the 27th. Shewill attend and others may join her.

Several items of old business were addressed. Ofinterest to readers is our decision to again sellattractive aprons this summer; they were verypopular last year and sold out quickly. Another itemdiscussed was our plans, led by member AndreaCross, to establish a twinning sort of relationshipwith the WI in the Ards Peninsula, Northern Ireland,and between our AI school and a school there. Ardsis the part of N. Ireland from which many ofAmherst Island’s early settlers hailed. Under newbusiness, we planned the start-up of our Bake Sales,participation at the Saturday Island Market, andspring clean-up (Adopt-a-Highway Program) of asection of county road 4. Our first bake sale will takeplace on Friday, May 16th at 3:45pm in front of ourpost office. Members then thanked Liz Harrison forher fine work this past year as our president, andgave her a rousing three cheers.

Next it was on to our Annual Meeting. Every Aprilwe review our past year’s work and elect volunteerswho will form a new slate of officers for the comingyear. Joyce Haines ably chaired this meeting, andafter presentation of names, and show of hands, wehad a new executive. Many had agreed to hold thesame position as last year. We have a new president,Joyce Haines, who kindly offered to stand eventhough she has carried this responsibility before.Recording Secretary is Sharen English and Treasureris Debbie Barrett. Other positions were duly filled.

The meeting was adjourned and an enjoyable (asalways) social hour and delicious lunch wereenjoyed. Next meeting is to be held on Wednesday,May 21st, at the St. Paul’s church hall; it will be opento all community members and will feature a speakeron species at risk in our area.*****

One of our more famous couples, John Monroe andVickie Keith, has decided to leave the island. Weshall miss them both. Not only did they bring fameto the island through their long list of athleticachievements, but also from their unrelenting and attimes exhausting support of their favoured causes.

In addition, the emergency responders will belessened with their departure.

John’s musical talents will be missed by the‘Islanders’ group as well as their audiences.

Still, we sincerely wish them the best. (Davidglances at his calendar. It’s Sunday as he writesthis.) May the fourth be with you.

Here, we see them at a party with a group of friendswho gave them a warm send off and a book oftickets – to bring them back. The photo was takenby Brian Little.

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JANET’S JOTTINGS- Janet Scott Warbler

In Fall we talk about confusing Fall Warblers andI sometimes feel that perhaps we have frightened ournew birdwatchers away from the wonderful world ofWarblers. Yes they are tiny, tiny birds. Most rangefrom 4 and a half to 5 and a half inches (12 to 14 cm)and weigh about 8 grams. Yes they are, in Fall, verydrab and all look so much alike and yes they are littlemites of high energy always flitting and movingabout in the forest canopy, making it difficult toidentify. In SPRING however they are coloured asbrightly as any tropical bird and they are hungryafter an exhausting flight north from CentralAmerica and the West Indies. This feeding frenzy iswhat allows us to see Warblers. In order to see Warblers one of your best bets is tosit quietly in a forest opening and watch the treetopsat dawn. (Note: Bring tea in a thermos. It can bechilly.) As the early morning rays warm the canopythe sleeping gnats begin to awaken and move aroundin the warmth. Mixed flocks of warblers dip and dartamong the flowers of a Silver Maple or the stickytips of a White Pine gathering this insect harvest.You will get glimpses of colour that amaze you.There’s blue darker and richer than a Bluebird,Chestnut as vibrant as a copper pot, greens inchartreuse or emerald and oranges and reds as warmas flames. It’s like bits of silken saris have beenscattered in the treetops. As the trees warm theinsects awaken in the lower branches and thisfeeding hoard moves down with the sun spots. Thismakes them easier to see and they will move backand forth across an opening in the trees which helpsas well. Let’s look at a few of the likely sightings: Black-throated Blue Warbler- dark blue on theback, white on belly with a black throat and whitechecks on the wing. These checks identify the femalewho is all over olive with buffy under parts. One wasso friendly that it almost landed on Alex’s handtrying to see what the Chickadees were doing. Notall are this curious. Blackburnian Warbler- black back, with whitemarkings on the wing and light under parts but ohthe throat it is bright, fiery orange hence it’s othername- Fire Throat. There’s a triangular black patch

on the cheek of both male and female but thefemale’s throat and patch are lighter. The Chestnut-sided Warbler sports a flashy lemonyellow crown, outlined with black and brightchestnut patches on flashy white sides. His back isstreaked with yellow against black. The Yellow-rumped Warbler more familiar toolder birders as the Myrtle Warbler is a showy blackand white bird with yellow on top of the head, alongsides and on the rump. The Black-throated Green Warbler definitely has ablack throat but shows a green back and white sideswith black streaking. The Northern Parula is identified by the lime-green patch behind its head, blue back and whiteunder parts highlighted by a rufous neckband. The Yellow Warbler, more commonly seen inyour yard. It is all yellow with bright orangestreaking on its breast. The Bay-breasted Warbler with black face,creamy under parts and warm brown accents on headand front.

There are many more warbler species withRedstarts and Common Yellowthroats, Blue-wingedand Black and Whites but each has smalldistinguishing attributes that help you identify them.You will need binoculars. I recommend 7x35 or8x40, anything stronger or with a wider field ofvision just doesn’t focus fast enough to catch theflitting birds. You will definitely need a bird guideand a chair helps as the wait could be long. Go outone May morning and greet the dawn while thesecolourful gems delight your eyes, their busy soundsfill your ears and all nature enthrals your soul. Good Birding Everyone.*****MAY 2014, AMHERST ISLAND-Sharen EnglishThe Midges are back.The temperature is 11 degrees Celsius.A male and female mallard are eating bird seed atthe feeder.Judy, Janet and Anthony gave me it as a surpriseChanukah gift.The red winged black birds say “O Ka Ree”The Mourning Doves coo “Widdlee hoo hoo hoo”The Turkey Vultures soar and swoop overhead.

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The tree and barn swallows fly around my backyard.I heard that there was a Snowy Owl hanging aroundSusan and Garry’s house.I feel sorry for the Starlings that fly in circlesbecause the star patterns are incorrect here. They areconfused. They want to go back to Europe.They were brought here by a man who wanted all thebirds in Shakespeare’s plays to be in New York’sCentral Park.Thank you to Janet Scott for that information.Thanks to Janet for all I have learned from her andBonnie, Deb, Sherri, Judy, Anne Marie, Sally,dJoyce and the other birders.We are The Motley Crew.

The voles have made holes in our grass, burrowingunder the packed snow all winter.The sheep have been sheared at Topsy and Foot FlatFarms.The gardeners are lovingly preparing their gardens.The branches from the windstorm are beingcollected, put at the side of the road and the roadcrews are putting them through a wood chippingmachine.Simcha, our dog, refuses to walk again. After awinter of sleeping on a pillow, the idea of a walk isnot attractive to him. The gravel is rough on theroads and it is tender on his paws. I try to find asmooth patch for him to walk upon. Once the roadsare smoothed we will walk in earnest.David, me and Simcha.*****COUNCIL GLEANINGS- Ian MurrayFrom the 6th Session of Council, April 14 Included in the Council Agenda is a 16- pagereport (plus 9 pages of Appendices):“Economic Benefit Study“Amherst Island Wind Energy Project:“CONCLUSIONS

“The Amherst Island Wind Energy Proposal is asignificant construction project designed to provideelectricity to the provincial grid from wind, arenewable source of energy. The construction of theproject will involve construction costs of some $227million dollars. It will require 18 - 24 months tocomplete and will generate some 76 person years oflocal employment directly and over 103 person yearsindirectly. In addition, the local expenditures on

goods, services and accommodation will generate asignificant impact on the local economy estimated atalmost $36.7 million dollars in direct economicbenefit and over $80 million dollars in direct,indirect and induced economic benefits. . . . “From an economic perspective, the constructionand operation of the Amherst Island Wind EnergyProposal reflects a local benefit in excess of some$36 million during construction and an annualimpact of nearly $2.3 million not counting theindirect and induced benefits created for local landowners, the improved infrastructure, the increasedeconomic activity and the promotion of the Island.”[Editor: this report only deals in economic benefits.It does not consider costs.]*****From a PRESS RELEASELOYALIST TOWNSHIP APPROVED FORFUNDING

The Honourable Jeff Leal, Minister of RuralAffairs, has announced that Loyalist Township’sapplication for Rural Economic DevelopmentFunding in the amount of $20,000 was approved.On April 10, 2014, the province announced that it isproviding $125,826 through the Rural EconomicDevelopment Program to six communities in EasternOntario to boost tourism, attract investment andcreate jobs. Among those communities is LoyalistTownship. This funding will develop an economicdevelopment plan to help Loyalist Township boostlocal tourism by targeting new markets, promotingbranding opportunities and attracting investment. . . .

Loyalist Township Council established anEconomic Development Committee in 2013. TheCommittee's mandate is to establish an economicdevelopment vision and strategy.With the approval of the application to the Ministryof Rural Affairs for Rural Economic DevelopmentFunding, the costs incurred in undertaking thedevelopment of an Economic Development StrategicPlan will be offset.

Mayor Lowry has been the driving force behindthe establishment of the Economic DevelopmentCommittee and states that "Loyalist Township needsa clear vision to move forward in developing thelocal economy for the benefit of residents andbusinesses. The funding from this grant providesseed money to get this process underway."

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*****UPDATE ON SAND BEACH PROPERTYFUNDRAISING – APRIL, 2014-Diane Pearce, for the Sand Beach FundraisingCommittee

Thanks to the generous donations from manyindividuals and some community groups, the SandBeach fundraising account stood at $10,400 as ofMarch 23, 2014. We are well on our way to reachingthe $25,000 goal. The generosity of ALL AmherstIslanders and people who support this communityhas been amazing, as always.

Two conditions attached to the Ontario HeritageTrust’s 50% ($167,000) contribution towards thepurchase of the property are the preparation of aBaseline Documentation Report and a StewardshipPlan. The intent is to complete the two studiessimultaneously. The Township has received quotesthat are being evaluated now and the contract will beawarded soon. The cost of these studies is includedin the Township budget.

Council has agreed to appoint an AdvisoryCommittee made up of relevant Township staff, aCouncil member, one representative each from the

Cataraqui Region Conservation Authority andlandowners affected by the acquisition, an Islandresident and other parties to be determined.

We all want to know when the public will beallowed to walk on the Beach. It is expected thatpublic access to the beach property will be delayeduntil the studies are complete and the obligatoryconservation easement on the property is registeredon title.

In the meantime, while we wait for the studies tobe completed – and warmer weather to arrive -donations can be sent directly to Loyalist Township,P.O. Box 70, Odessa, Ontario, K0H 2H0 or droppedoff at the Ferry Office during open hours. Anycheques sent to me at the Stella Post Office will bedelivered to the Township Office. All chequesshould be payable to Loyalist Township. Please notethat the donation is for the Sand Beach acquisition.Charitable donation receipts will be issued by theTownship.

Thanks to everyone for your interest andcontinuing support of this very worthwhile project.*****

CJAI

Our ‘radio station ina milk shed.’

Photo by Brian Little

Please see the nextpage for details of

our annual fundraising drive.

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Island Radio CJAI6th Annual Fund Drive

May 19th to May 23rd, 2014

5 days of LIVE broadcasting, fun and entertainment

Amherst Island Public Radio

The event will be launched on Monday, May 19th at 7am by the hosts of the Udder MorningShow and will end on May 23th with the Friday Night Show.

This year is especially important as Island Radio is renewing its CRTC licence aftercompleting a successful seven year mandate, thanks to the continued support of thecommunity and the ongoing contribution of our numerous volunteers!

Island Radio is indebted to the community for its unfailing support and, again this year,we ask for your help to make the 2014 Fund Drive a successful and fun event! As we planfor this exciting week, please consider these options for your participation:

If you wish to donate prizes and/or auction items, please contact:Susan Filson at 613 384-7866 or redandgarry@aol.com

If you have some time to volunteer during the week, please contact:Dayle Gowan at 613 634-3815 or dayle@kos.net

Throughout the live broadcasting, volunteers will be standing by to take pledges at 613384-8282. Everyone is welcome to drop in at Canada’s smallest radio station for coffee,muffins and cookies where donations will also be accepted in person.

In the meantime, please listen to CJAI 92.1 for details of programming and prizes (auctionand daily). You can also get updates that will be posted regularly on the Island Radio’swebsite: www.cjai.ca

You can also find us on social media: Like our Facebook Page: Island Radio CJAI 92.1 FM

Follow us on Twitter: @CJAI921FM

AIMS- Anders BennickPresentation: This month, our presentation was in theform of an interview by Zander Dunn of Ian Murray

of Topsy Farms. The interview was recorded forfuture broadcast on the CJAI.

Ian trained as an engineer and in 1969 he got a jobin the Department of Highways in Kingston. Theonly teaching job available for his wife was on

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Amherst Island, to where they moved. He arrived onthe Island at “slush time” at the end of winter, notthe most enticing time on the Island. He saw theremarkable bluffs and talked to Keith Miller whocame to check their furnace. Keith had lived inToronto, where he claimed that there was nothing todo, a statement with which Ian, also a farm-boy,wholeheartedly agreed. In 1974 Chris Kennedyarrived and they started buying sheep including 50sheep from Manitoulin Island. Searching for a namefor the farm that started with a “t” they settled onTopsy Farm.

Many small mistakes were made in the beginning,but if you should pick a “mission statement” it wouldbe a question of “just getting on with it”.

Being practical and stubborn are essential qualitiesfor survival. There are now over 1200 sheep on thefarm and his sons are hoping to take over. Theywere given a real eye opener into sheep farming withthe harsh winter we have just been through.

An important aspect of the farming operation ismarketing and to do so Sally Bowen spends a lot ofher time on the phone. The direct-market lambs areslaughtered at Joyceville, with the rest going to theOntario Stockyards. The recent arrival of immigrantsfrom sheep eating countries has been a boost to thesales of lambs.

The wool from the shearing goes for processing toPrince Edward Island and from there some it finds itsway back as products for sale in “The Woolshed” onthe farm.

A lot of changes on the Island have occurred sinceIan arrived. When he came there were about 390inhabitants, almost all old Island families. The landthat Topsy now occupies at one time supported 14-15 families.

Ian lives in harmony with his neighbours, he hasno dispute with them over the wind turbine project,the problem here in his estimate lies with thegovernment and their policies.

Over the years Ian has provided a lot of publicservice to the Island, notably as publisher/editor ofthe Beacon, required reading for anyone living onthe Island, but also in other capacities such as Reeveof the old Amherst Island Township.

For Ian some of the attractions of the islandinclude its rural character and the friendliness of the

people as illustrated by the custom of waving to eachother as you drive past.

Looking to the future, Ian commented that this isthe Chinese year of the horse, which is supposed tosignify big changes. One of these changes will bemoving the Woolshed due to widening of theTownship roadway.

On completion of the talk one question from theaudience concerned the impression that many peoplehave that Topsy at one stage was a communeincluding many draft dodgers from USA at the timeof the Vietnam War. Ian replied that there neverwere any draft dodgers at the commune, but certainlysome draft resisters. The majority of communalmembers were Canadians.*****WORSHIP DIFFERENCES- Zander of DUNN INN

During the first week of April Nance and I enjoyedFreeport, Grand Bahamas, where we were the guestsof Anthony Gifford and Judy Bierma. We had won,at the Silent Auction of The St. Paul’s Garden Partyin July, their offer to put up the winner of their prizeon their yacht in Freeport for a week. Then Judy gotthe chance to rent a small apartment by the water andarranged for us to be there. It was perfect for us all.We got to spend some time with Anthony and Judyon their sleek “Swan of Tuonela” and we kept out oftheir hair while we enjoyed the house on the land.We did several things together and got a good lookat Grand Bahamas.

Our hosts took us to good restaurants, led us onlong walks along the beaches, showed us where therich tourists gather and introduced us to a garden offlowers, wild birds and animals, unusual trees, abeautiful chapel, a unique labyrinth, many streams,ponds and waterfalls. Judy, who is virtually amissionary, took us to the schools where mentallyand physically challenged children are taught. Oneof their teachers is from Nigeria, another is fromGuyana. Later Judy took us to a restaurant where sheteaches braille to six to eight blind people. One ofher students owns the restaurant. The brailletypewriters were financed by money from TheAmherst Island Men’s Society and The AmherstIsland Women’s Institute. To see Judy at work andAnthony leading in the singing among the sailors

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where their yacht is moored reminded me that Godworks through people.

One of the most interesting events we experiencedwas Sunday worship at a church called Communityat Heart Tabernacle. I was impressed with theemotions, the energy and the enthusiasm of theworshippers. I also found the service of worship agreat contrast to what we enjoy at St. Paul’sPresbyterian Church here on Amherst Island eachSunday.

First, the church was as big as St. Paul’s is small.The edifice had balconies and outsideaccommodation for overflow. The people werenumerous - about 200 in a building which couldaccommodate 500 and there were many children,teenagers, adults and old folks.

Most of the women wore colourful huge hats, wideand tall. The minister’s wife, beautiful in red fromflamboyant shoes to magnificent hat, began theservice and used her powerful voice to urge us all tosing and wave our hands. Three other women tookpart in the service, one sang, one read the Scriptures,one did a liturgical dance.

The two male ministers participated in the servicewith gusto. The minister of the congregation led inprayer and then kneeled and prostrated himself in thechancel as we sang. The Senior minister or Bishoppreached a 45 minute sermon.

There were eleven microphones at the front andeach one was put to good use by those who sang orspoke or shouted. The Bishop shouted everythinginto the microphone on the pulpit so we’d sure tohear what he had to say.

There were three screens at the front of the churchon which were projected words and pictures so wedidn’t need a Bible or a hymn book to follow along.The music was led by a grand piano, an organ, atrumpet, a guitar and a powerful set of drums. Therewas no gowned choir but there were many singerswho led us all to proclaim the glory of God. Withthat dramatic leadership the church was rocking allthe time, even during the time for prayer becauseeverybody prayed aloud and individually. Riotousrhythms and booming beats lifted our voices in ajoyful noise to the Lord!

The offering involved all of us going to the front toput our money into two baskets which were held by

two women. At one point in the service we wereinstructed to hug one another. I was enfolded by thearms of gigantic men and buxom women and madeto feel at home and appreciated. A special welcometo the four of us visiting white people was extendedby the bishop, by a woman elder and by the peoplearound us.

The service concluded with Communion. Theelders came to the front, some holding plates ofwafers, some holding trays of small cups of grapejuice. When we came forward to receive theelements the bishop and the minister anointed ourforeheads with oil. We then took the wafers and thegrape juice and consumed them there at the frontstanding up. We disposed of the individual cups in abasket which another elder held and we returned toour seats.

The service lasted two and a half hours. We beganat 11 a.m. and finished at 1:30 p.m. The Church buswhich had come around to pick us up about 10 a.m.got us back home by two p.m. I observed to Nance,Judy and Anthony that we had all received ourmoney’s worth.

Almost everything in that service was differentthan what we do at St. Paul’s. And yet, we did all thesame things, just in different ways. There was musicand plenty of singing - joyful, forceful, moving andvery loud! There was Bible reading - clear and calm.There were devout and physical prayers - by thepeople and by the ministers. There was an offering -through which we went to the front to show ourcommitment to God. There was a sermon - strong,stentorian and singular. In that Bahamian church thesermon led to a plea that we repent and show thechange in our hearts by coming forward, somethingwe don’t do in St. Paul’s. We four were welcomedby name and asked to stand so the congregationcould receive us with applause.

Hospitality is spoken and displayed in that GrandBahama church. After the service it was importantthat we shake hands with the bishop, his wife, theminister and some of the elders all of whom liftedour spirits with warm smiles and lavish greetings.

I left that church building inspired with the wayGod worked through those people and impressed thatin spite of the differences in worship, in theology

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and in the colour of our skins, I felt I was part of thatfellowship.

God is everywhere and often God is even in thechurch!

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THE CHEESEMAKER’S DAUGHTER:-Judy Bierma

Memories of Amherst Island in the 60’s.The Bay of Quinte froze every winter then and we

drove the ice on a regular basis. I remember ArtDrumgoole going out with his horses and sleighfilled with small Christmas trees and setting theroute across the bay. My Dad would drive the icewith his Buick. He would not have done that unlesshe truly trusted the ice and the path that Art setbecause his car was his first love. My Mom and Iand three kids would ride in Art’s sleigh sometimes.We would be all covered up with the Buffaloblankets that were in the back and Mom rode upfront with Art. Snuggled under the weight of theblankets we would giggle and tickle each other andsometimes fall asleep.

One year I had a sprained ankle from a Basketballinjury and was on crutches. I had to walk from theland across the ice to the car or truck. I was cominghome from school on a Friday. I remember beingworried about getting my crutch caught in the crackat the shore and then I remember worrying aboutslipping on the ice with the crutches. Neitherhappened. I safely got over the crack and got into thecar. Actually I don’t remember what vehicle we rodein when we came home from school. I’m sure eachparent did not came to pick their kids upindividually. I do remember riding in a truck somaybe Eddie McCormick came and picked us up.

Driving across on the ice was always a bigadventure. The students that were in high school hadto stay over on the mainland during the week. I thinkIda Gavlas said that she came home every night anddidn’t stay over. I stayed at my cousin Reg’s withhis wife and two little girls for grade 9 and 10 andthen at the home of the man that brought gas to theIsland. He had two little girls too that I couldbabysit. For me it was a lot of fun living in Napaneefor the winter and on the Island the rest of the time. Iplayed a lot of sports so it allowed me to go toBasketball and Volleyball practice after school.When I turned 16 I got my license on that very dayand drove the old Rambler to basketball practiceafter that, so missing practices was not a problemanymore - I could drive myself.

Learning to drive on the Island was fun. I starteddriving when I was eleven. I drove the old truck andthe whey truck. Dad used to come with me when Iwas learning but I think he only came a few timesand then I was on my own. One of my jobs was totake the garbage to the dump in the old truck. Therewere big holes in the floor boards so you gotsplashed when you went over puddles in the road.There wasn’t a key that I remember….the starter wason the floor and of course it was standard. I think itwas a GMC, does that make sense? Or maybe a GM.

I loved growing up on the Island. It was differentin a good way. Living on the Island was much moreinteresting than living on the mainland. I always feltwe kept more the old ways or the olden days in oureveryday lives.

Email me and tell me your memories of growingup on the Island: judybierma@gmail.com

Stella’s CaféOPENING: Thurs. May 15

FREE COFFEE on Opening DayThurs., Fri., Sat., Sun. & Holiday Mon.

8:30 AM – 6:30 PM

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Friday Night: Guest Chef NightFriday Night: Sing-along

Do you have a cooking talent? Is there a secret recipe in yourfamily? Want to join in on the fun? Guest Chefs are still needed

for Friday nights throughout the season.

Roustabout Haley Gordon, about to pick up fleece for shearer Don Metherall – photo by Don Tubb

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Roustabouts Carl, Leah and Peggy are relaxing. Photo by Rhéni*****GRANT RECEIVED-Bill Barrett

Great news! Many thanks to the New Horizons forSeniors Program for a grant of $5045 to the NeilsonStore Museum and Cultural Centre to fund newpresentation technology for the Internet Cafe, BackRoom talks, and Community Events.

"Presentation technology" includes a newprojection unit, monitor, podium with microphone,laser pointer, and a secure storage unit. As those ofyou who have used the current projector know, it isreaching the end of its useful lifespan and there is nobackup in the event of equipment malfunction orfailure.

The goal of the project is to enable Islanders tolearn to use technology together and to facilitatecommunity meetings.

The equipment will be available at Back Roomtalks and the Internet Cafe at the Museum, loaned tothe Women's Institute, AIMS, RecreationCommittee, Churches and used for other communityevents.

Special thanks to the Museum Board and inparticular to Andrea Cross, Bruce Burnett, BrianLittle, Dayle Gowan, John Schutzbach, John andSherrill Wright, David Pickering and others whohelped to prepare the submission. The support ofAIMS and the Women's Institute is also gratefullyacknowledged.

A team is working to select the appropriateequipment and hopes to have the new technology inplace in June.

The Internet Cafe at the Museum is open onTuesdays and Thursdays from 9 to 11 am and onWednesdays from 1 to 3 pm. Just drop in and bringyour computer, iPad, cell phone, digital camera, orwhatever technology challenge you are facing. It's avery supportive and friendly process. The approachis to ask what help you need rather than offer"lessons" or "courses". Bring your technologychallenges big or small and volunteers will help yousolve them.

You may also come to the Internet Cafe to use theInternet with free access generously provided byKingston Online Services.

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The fee is a nominal $10 per year or a loonie pervisit to the Museum donation box.

Everyone is welcome and coffee is usuallyavailable.

Like us on Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/AmherstIslandInternetC

afe*****From ANOTHER PRESS RELEASE

The Council of Loyalist Township is pleased toannounce the appointment of Mr. Robert Maddocksto the position of Chief Administrative Officer forLoyalist Township, effective June 2, 2014.“Bob comes to Loyalist Township with extensive

municipal experience as CAO at the Township ofRideau Lakes as well as a Senior Municipal Advisorwith the Ministry of Municipal Affairs. We areconfident that Bob will be able to work with Councilto fulfill its Strategic Plan and our economicpotential,” states Loyalist Township Mayor BillLowry. . . .

Bob holds an MPA in Local Government fromthe University of Western Ontario and a BAA inUrban and Regional Planning from RyersonUniversity. He is a full member of the CanadianInstitute of Planners as well as an active member ofthe Ontario Municipal Administrators’ Association. .. .*****THANK YOU NOTES

To all my friends and family on Amherst Island.Words cannot express how grateful Mark and I are

for the outpouring of support given to us over thelast year.

All of you are amazing --- the meals delivered, theflowers and the cards, made such a difference duringwhat was a very difficult year for us.

We are truly blessed to be living in such a caringcommunity -- Thank you, so, so much.

Cherry and Mark***

The family of David Kerr would like to expresssincere appreciation and thanks to all of theirrelatives, friends and neighbours for their kindness,messages of sympathy, floral arrangements, deliciousfood and charitable donations to Heart and Strokeduring the loss of our beloved David, husband,father, son, brother, brother-in-law and uncle.

Thank you to Laurie for your heartfelt eulogy andto Warren, Kevin, Mark, Ron, Matthew and Michael,our pall bearers.

A special thank you to Reverend Dr. Zander Dunnfor the funeral service and to the St. Paul'sPresbyterian Church Women for the beautiful lunch. Our thanks and appreciation to the WartmanFuneral Home, Napanee, for their guidance andsupport.

Sincerely, Brenda, Madlyn, Suzanne and families*****

Looking for vendors for the Emerald MusicFestival. You must provide your own table andcovering and we will provide the space.

Good opportunity for Islanders to show off theirwares.

Contact Dan Simpson @ 613-389-8297 or emailemeraldfestival@gmail.com*****The Neilson Store Museum and Cultural CentrepresentsA Fantastic Island FiestaWhat have you and your family got planned for Saturday, July 12th, 2014 ?Do you want to try something different? Do youwant to take part in an activity suitable for all ages?Do you want to stay right here on Amherst Islandand enjoy activities that happen right here?

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Many of our Island Artists and Artisans havevolunteered to share their gifts and passions in a

series of workshops right here on Amherst Island.The monies raised will help the costs of payingIsland Students to act as Interpreters in our museum.The students learn communication skills and raise alittle money towards their further education. We atthe museum gain their youthful enthusiasm andinterest in History. You in the community know thatthese students are promoting our museum andheritage.

Keep the date open and stay tuned for further newsfrom the Museum.

*****The Neilson Store

Museum and CulturalCentre will beopening again onFriday, May 16th at7:00 PM with aBackroom Talk byProfessor HenkWevers about "TheKingston Waterworks1896".

During 2014 to2015, we will featureJohn A. Macdonaldand his connection toAmherst Island asCanada celebrates the200th anniversary ofhis birth. We willlook at the Victorianera and the turn of the

century on Amherst Island. Please come and seeexhibits from a long ago era and perhaps have a fewnostalgic moments as you stroll through time on thefloors of a bygone general store.*****Kim's Foot Care - on wheels Advanced Foot CareNurse Why go off the Island when I can come toyou? 613-273-3857 and Cell 613-449-7557

With the end of a long winter, flooding is to be expected. Here we see a shot down Emerald Forty-Foot.

Photo by Brian Little

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Cuddle or possibly bottle-feed a lamb

See hundreds of lambs innearby pastures

$10/family(can be applied to any

WOOL SHED purchase)www.topsyfarms.com

Please phone or e-mailin advance for an

appointment:613 389-3444888 287-3157

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****************************FROM THE ARCHIVES:AMHERST ISLAND BEACON: May 15, 1984 -Volume 3 Issue 76*****A JUICY BIT OF HISTORY One of the truly great figures in Ontarioagriculture who came to upper Canada in 1796 wasnot really interested in settling here at all. No, he was pursuing the woman he loved. We owea great debt to Dolly Irwin because she had won theheart of John McIntosh. McIntosh discovered 20 small apple trees whenclearing his property in Dundas County, started anursery and, with his son, established a product fromone of these trees that has become a world-famousstaple of Ontario agriculture. In fact, in 1912, fruitgrowers in the region built a monument to theoriginal tree, which had died that year.*****KIDS’ SOFTBALL - AMHERST ISLAND- Brian Ward

It is time to start our 1984 softball season and it isa year of change. The ages of our kids have forcedsome changes in the teams that we will have thisyear as compared to last year. The teams we will have this year are a PeeweeTeam, a Squirt Team and a Grasshopper Team.Some of the kids will be playing in a division higherthan their age normally would, but it is the only waywe can set it up. Lists of the teams are attached andschedules should be ready by next week end, the 19thof May. Most teams will start the last week in May. .As usual we will need all the help we can get both asumpires for home games and in transporting ourteams to the games away.

Peewee:Nicky McGinn Kirk CollinsSteven Ward Ricky WelbanksJulie Forester Trudy StrainTessa Fabian Donnie MillerTeddy Bienas Jamie Miller

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Jake Lewis Jim BelsmithSandra Wilson

Squirt:Jeff deHaan Hugh FilsonPeter Horth Sherry WardMike Strain Reginald HitchinsJamie Thornhill Jeff ForesterLaura Wemp Mike HorthChad Miller Jessie YullRichard Dodds

Grasshopper:Amy Caughey Tracey HitchinsJason Silver Lori CaugheyGordon Thornhill Ricky BedfordJamie Silver Douglas GavlasSarah deHaan Kevin McCormickJason Fleming Heidi Hitchins *Jason Hutchison Crystal Bedford *Angela Fleming * maybe*****

LIBRARY NEWS- Diane Gavlas Thank you to all who turned out and enjoyedMr.Russ Waller and the Loyalist Diary. Mr. Wallerand I were pleased at the numbers for such a stormynight. A reminder that 150 books will be changed on May22nd, so if you have not been finding what you wanton hand, perhaps some will come with this rotation. Lyn and I are always available for inter-loanrequests. If there is anything you would like pleaselet us know and we will try to get what you wouldlike. The Library also has 8mm and 16mm films that areavailable for a small fee. If you or a group want tosend for films, just come in and select from the listsat the Library.***** SHELL STATION In April 1984 the Shell Station in Bath was openedunder the new management of Bert Nesbitt. Since the purchase of their farm in March 1980,Bert and his wife May were seasonal residents of theIsland. With the acquisition of Bud Peter’s Shell,Bert will be living on the Island full time and will bejoined soon by his wife and daughter.

Bert plans to keep the station’s previous employeesas well as maintaining the same quality service andreliability of the past.*****CARD OF THANKS We wish to express a sincere thank you to JudyMiller, Annette Phillips, Betty Wemp, Marie Ward,Tena Tugwell, Lucille Brown, Sandra and KimFilson, Beatrice Wemp, Helen Miller and all friendsand relatives who helped serve and provide thelovely lunch following the funeral of our Uncle FredNeilson. A special thanks to Tom Tooke, Donald Miller,Chester Tugwell and Marjorie Brown. We also wishto thank Marg Stevenson for playing the organ andthe ladies who sang in the choir. Earle and Jean Tugwell*****FROM THE ARCHIVES:AMHERST ISLAND BEACON: May 15, 1994 -Volume 4 Issue 195*****REGULAR COUNCIL REPORT FOR MAY 1994-Christopher Kennedy All members of Council were present at the regularmeeting. The Reeve was wearing his chain of officeas Warden of the County. Most impressive. At the beginning of the meeting Tom deHaan spoketo Council about having the Lot Levy waived on hisseverance, as he had first applied for a severancebefore the Lot Levy By-Law was passed. Ken Alberton then addressed Council on the LotLevy, pointing out, with figures he had researched,that the 5% figure was much higher than most localmunicipalities, and that this Levy would put the costof lots out of reach of many young families. He feltthat everyone on the Island, not just severing lots,should contribute to the cost of the Back Beach (oneof themain reasons for the new Lot Levy). He felt thatsome fee was valid, but that 5% of the value of theland was too high. Council then decided that the fee would not becharged when, as in deHaan’s and Alberton’s case,approval in principal had been granted before theLot Levy By-Law was passed. The Ambulance Service has been very slow to pageout the First Response Team, and attempts to speed

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this up have failed. Alex Scott, the Deputy FireChief, asked for Council’s help in speeding up thepaging. Also the Ambulance does not seem to beusing the grid system for the Island, and last monthan ambulance became lost, fortunately not on anemergency call. The Reeve said that he wouldrequest meetings with the required people to try toimprove matters. Stuart Miller reported that the Road Crew havebeen putting gravel on the roads so that they areready for the calcium. Council is still working on trying to improve thepaint job on the ferry. M.T.O. has authorised a $1,034,400 ferry subsidythis year. This is meant to be 90% of the operatingcosts, the same as in previous years. The FrontenacII is due before the long weekend in May. The Township has received the rest of the grant forthe new Township Roads Shed, and there may beenough left over to pave the yard in front. Councilwill apply to M.T.O. for upplementary subsidy tocover the cost of repairing the Front Road betweenthe school and the Dump Road and to finish pavingthe Stella Forty Foot. The Ministry of the Environment seems to be quitepleased with the dump. There does not appear to bea problem with leachate. If the Township canacquire a buffer more around the dump it may evenbe possible to enlarge it so that it will take all ourgarbage for some years to come. Council is considering applying for funding underthe Liberal Government’s infrastructure programmeto build a new Fire Hall. The County Budget for this year had been passedwith a 0% increase in property taxes. Five permits were issued by the Building Inspectorin April, to Tom deHaan for a demolition and abuilding (a house), to Ted Wemp for demolition, toKen Albertan for a renovation and to Topsy Farmsfor our new workshop. Council has received several letters from peopleon the South Shore about road relocation. Councilreiterated its position that the new road locationwould be decided by mutual agreement between thelandowners and the Roads Superintendent. Vaughan McMullen will be hired on a contractbasis as cemetery caretaker. Plans are going ahead

for Bill Hedges to rebuild the stone wall at PentlandCemetery. Council the adjourned at about 11 p.m.*****

THE NEIGHBOURHOOD- Annette A very Happy 90th Birthday to Piet Witteveen. Pietwill be celebrating with a trip to Holland to visit hisfamily later this month. Welcome to new residents Samantha Galloway andJeff Millard (Ken Albertan’s cottage) and Colin andKevin Powick (Millicent Harrison’s). Congratulations to Jacob Murray for winning 5th

place in the county public speaking contest. Best wishes to Lucille Brown and George Mygind,both still in hospital. And although you wouldn’tknow it to see him, Keith Miller had surgery lastweek, and is recovering at an amazing pace. Aspeedy recovery to Donny Miller. It is with tremendous sadness that we note thepassing of seven-year-old Brandon McCormick,following a courageous battle with cancer. Our mostsincere sympathy to his parents, Michael and Jill,and sister Deanna. Brandon was the grandson ofHelen and a nephew to Paul and Holly McCormick;Pam and Peter McCormick; Penny and TonydeHaan; and Burgess Stevenson; Noel McCormickand Tamara Grant.*****4-H NEWS- Lori Caughey, Press Reporter A huge thank you to all members of the AmherstIsland Women’s Institute for their support of our 4-Hsewing club. Through their help all seven girls in ourclub were able to add important supplies to theirsewing kits. Our Achievement Night was in late April inNapanee. Our club gave a mini fashion show as partof our programme. Around 200 4-Hers and their parents attendedfrom all over L & A County. Our very own, IdaGavlas won the door prize and came home with agreat cake. Our President’s name, Kelly Baker was accidentlyomitted from a prior Beacon. We thank her for herleadership.

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The 4-H Beef and Dairy Calf Club is organizingthis month. If you are interested in joining or haveany questions about it, please phone our leaderBruce Caughey at 389-2012 right away.*****From SHARPENING THEIR GUARD- Capt. Kelly Marie Radcliffe For the first time ever NATO is operating apeacekeeping mission for the UN. For the first timeever, Canadian maritime patrol aircraft areparticipating in a NATO contingency operation. There are a number of firsts when it comes toOperation Sharp Guard, a NATO operation beingrun in support of the UN Embargo against theformer Yugoslav Republics. Operation Sharp Guardis presently being supported by 2 Canadian Ships,HMCS Halifax and HMCS Preserver, 2 Sea Kinghelicopters and a 55 person detachment with twolong range patrol Aurora aircraft.The Aurora detachment is based of Sigonella, Italy,and for the first time ever, CFB Comox’s crew 6 isflying patrols over the Adriatic to enforce theembargo against the former Yugoslavia. . . . For Capt. John Gavlas, the acoustician workingwith crew 6 while in Sigonella, it is not just the lackof merchant vessels that keeps him hopeful, it’s alsothe lack of submarine contacts which encourageshim. “Considering that using my Anti-SubmarineWarfare skills could mean dropping a torpedo on asub full of people I don’t know, I am not at alldisappointed that my skills have not been required.”*****OPEN HOUSE: THE BACK KITCHEN Owned and operated by: Susan Sedore, GarryFilson and Kristy GrangeWhen: Tuesday May 24, 1994Where: In the Village of StellaWhat: New Take out Food RestaurantTime: 12:30 - 1:30 pm Complimentary hot dogs, tarts and coffee will beserved. Grand Opening on Wednesday, May 25, 1994 withfull menu from burgers and fries to homemade pies.***EMPIRE LOYALISTS Anyone interested in becoming an associatemember of the Empire Loyalists, please contactLeigh Wemp . . . .

***THANK YOU NOTES The family of the late Allan Veech extend oursincere thanks to everyone who attended the funeralhome, sent cards, or flowers, made phone calls,donated to charity in Allan’s memory or expressedtheir sympathy in so many ways. Special thanks for the wonderful caring visits onthe Island and to Mom in Napanee. Ladies of theACW and PCW your visits are truly appreciated. Our sincere thanks for your thoughtfulness. The Veech family.*** I would like to thank all my family, friends andneighbours for all the cards, goodies and visits whileI was in hospital and since returning home. I wouldalso like to thank the Legion, Women’s Institute forcards and the ladies of the A.C.W. and P.C.W. fortheir visits and goodies. Ralph Wemp*** I would like to thank all those who sent cards, gifts,phoned and visited following my recent surgery. Keith Miller*** I would like to thank everyone who sent cards andgoodies and visited during my stay in hospital. Special thanks to my Mom, Ruth Andrews and toCaroline Yull. Your help was greatly appreciated. Marjorie Baker*****From ISLAND BEACON: May 15, 1980 - Volume 3Issue 28SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING - Apr. 21/80- Ian Murray [& the next 3 items] Council passed by-law #3-80 , the Zoning by-law. Darrell Miller was hired for the position ofdeckhand on the ferry.***SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING - Apr. 25/80 This was a joint council meeting withrepresentatives of Pelee Island to discuss ferryoperations.***REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING - May 6/80 11. Harry Filson and Rick Bedford, representing theFire Fighters’ Association, presented plans to

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Council for an addition to the township fire hall.The estimated cost is $1400, with $700 fromCouncil, $500 from the “Firefighters” and $20 fromthe Amherst Island Mutual Fire InsuranceCompany. The work is to be done by the“Firefighters” on a voluntary basis.2. Council agreed to certain amendments to theZoning By-law (subject to review by the planningconsultants.)3. Council agreed to grant to the ISLE Committee$100 toward cleaning up the roadsides.4. Council conducted the usual financial andadministrative duties. 5. Various letters werereceived and filed.*****ZONING BY-LAW PUBLIC MEETING - May 13/80 Approximately thirty Island residents attendedthis meeting at the Public School. Therepresentative of the Planning Consultants handledhimself confidently, and the meeting was, I believe,quite productive. The many spirited discussionswere carried on without ill-humour or rancor.*****AMHERST ISLAND FIREFIGHTERS’ ASSOCIATION- Warren Kilpatrick Members of the Fire Department and Associationwould like to express their thanks to the Islandcommunity and to people associated with theIsland. Their support of our last draw made it aprofitable success. The winning ticket for thePioneer chain saw was drawn at the Firehall OpenHouse April 26th. Holly McCormick drew the luckyticket and the winner was an Islander, Tim Stroud. We would like to thank all those who showedinterest in the Island Fire Department by attendingthe Open House. Also we appreciated donationsmade that night. An estimate for the addition to theback of the Firehall has been made by Rick Bedfordand total costs of materials come to roughly $1400. The Amherst Island Township has given $700 andthe Amherst Island Mutual Fire Insurance Co. hasgiven us $200, for which much appreciation is due.The other $500 is being added by the FirefightersAssociation. All the labour is being supplied by theFiremen of the Island which will cut costs greatly. Look forward to our annual street dance thissummer. It will be a good one!

*****CARDS OF THANKS Tom joins me, along with Karen and Debbie andtheir families, in thanking our many friends,neighbours and relatives for your kind expressionsof sympathy after the recent death of my mother,Mary Schwerdfeger. A special thanks to the ladies of the A.C.W. foryour thoughtfulness. Audrey Miller*** We, family members of the late Robert Brown,wish to express our thanks and appreciation tofriends, relatives and neighbours for kindness andcomfort shown to us, also cards, floral tributes anddonations to charity and to Rev. Mr. Lindsay forwords of comfort at the time of our brother’s death. Sincerely, Georgia & Gordon Reid*****BEE HAPPY BEE SWARMS- Tom Sylvester When honey bee colonies become over populous,many of the bees leave the parent hive and fly offwith their queen. These bees frequently form a“swarm” or cluster on a tree branch, or some otherconvenient resting place, and remain until theirscout bees have located a suitable permanentnesting place. A transient swarm will usuallyremain clustered for a few hours to a day or so, andthen move on. As a rule, a swarm does not constitute much of ahazard, as long as it is not disturbed. You maynotify us and we will attempt to remove it. *****CARD OF THANKS The family of the late Robert Brown wish toexpress sincere thanks to all friends, relatives andneighbours for their many acts of kindness, floraltributes, donations and refreshments brought in atthe time of the death of a dear husband and father. Special thanks to all the girls that helped us innursing Bob while he was home. Without you all wewould never have carried on. Thank you all from the bottom of our hearts. Lucille and Boys********

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Do you know what this is? If not – keep reading – this is important!

Deer Ticks and Lyme Disease- Sally BowenDid you know that birds and family pets are very common carriers of the black-legged ticks thatare known to carry Lyme Disease? Not all ticks carry the bacteria that can be so devastating, butmany do.

Prevention recommendations include wearing long pants and long sleeves and a hat when in thebush or long grasses. Wear your socks rolled up over your pants. Since the little devils can getinto just about anything, checking your body and those of your children daily is really important.

I urge everyone reading this to get a tick lifter from a vet or the nearby department of health andmake sure everyone in the family knows how to use it. It is fork-shaped so can slide between skinand tick. Don’t use violence or tweezers as it will squeeze the mouth parts.If you find an embedded tick, don’t panic. A gentle twist and lift and it is removed. Keep the tickin a clean bottle and take the person and the tick directly to emergency in Napanee or a clinic.Insist on a single prophylactic dose of oral antibiotic and that the tick be tested. Within 48 hours,that should be sufficient as the possible bacteria won’t yet be in the blood stream.

Do NOT accept the suggestion that you wait 2 weeks or so for a bulls-eye rash to appear. Theydon’t always, and by that time, the spirochete are in your system.Enjoy the wonderful Island fields and woods, but be cautious.

As far as I am aware about 10 people in our population of about 450 have had Lyme diseasealready.

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FOR SALE Wooded, hilly, 4-acre-plus, waterfront lotnext to the Fowler House. Ask for details. Call Hugh &Claire Jenney 613-384-7830 for an appointment to see theproperty.***

AMHERST ISLAND CHIROPRACTIC 10650 Front Rd.Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. For appointments call613 328-8892***

AMHERST ISLAND STORE Monday - Friday: 9am -11:30am; 2:30pm - 5pm Saturday: 9am - 1pm (PostOffice closes at noon) Sunday: closed***

HARTIN’S PUMPING SERVICE: Septic Pumping &Inspection 613-379-5672***

BETTY’S HOME COOKING My Market Goodies areavailable! Plus if you want a full meal to go... a few daysnotice and your cooking for company is over. Call Betty389-7907***

I AM NOW SELLING WATKINS PRODUCTS ASWELL AS RAWLEIGH PRODUCTS. Cataloguesavailable. To place an order call Marie Ward at 613-389-5767 or via email: bandmward@xplornet.ca***

CHILDCARE Looking for a local reliable childcareprofessional? Recent Early Childhood Educationgraduate, Brooke Reid is available to look after yourchildren whenever needed. Registered with the College ofEarly Childhood EducationFirst Aid/ CPR certified. Contact Info: Home: 613-389-4484, Cell: 613-484-9046GODDEN’S WHOLE HOG SAUSAGE We would liketo thank our faithful sausage customers on AmherstIsland for their continued support of our product.Flavours now include: Salt & Pepper; Honey & Garlic;

Sundried Tomato & Oregano; Hot Italian; Sweet Chili &Lime; Maple Breakfast; and Salt & Pepper Breakfast.Now selling packages of 4 sausages!! See more atthewholehogblog@blogspot.com; Facebook, “Godden’sWhole Hog Sausage”; or, follow us on “Twitter@Godden Farms”. Please call ahead for large orders,705-653-5984. With Sincere Thanks, Lori Caughey&Family.***

FOOTFLATS FARM ACCOMMODATION:www.footflats.com (613 634-1212) Goodman House(waterfront) - 4 bedrooms, 3 bath - available year round***

LOCAL ELECTRICIAN 30yrs exp, $25 an hour. AlsoHome Renovations, Tree Removal, Pressure Wash. CallCary 389-8327.***

HELP STILL NEEDED We need the following items forthe Lennox and Addington S.P.C.A. Used towels andlinens, paper towels and cleaning supplies, pet food, kittylitter, dog and cat toys are always in demand, CanadianTire coupons and pop cans. There is a large container inmy porch for the pop cans and any other items can be leftin my porch as well. Thank you for helping to supportour animal shelter. Further information needed? CallFreda Youell - 613 384-4135.***ISLAND YOGA *Call Taggett for more information at613 888-5156***POPLAR DELL FARM BED & BREAKFAST 3190FRONT ROAD, AMHERST ISLAND Welcoming guestsfor over 30 years. Also, Cottage Rentals and GoddenSausage sales. Call Susie @ 613-389-2012***TOPSY FARMS WOOL SHED 613 389-3444 Wool andsheepskin products including yarn, blankets, crafts, andindividual photos, books and booklets by Don Tubb.Open weekends and most weekday mornings. We alsohave fresh frozen lamb cuts

WANTED: A laptop computer to purchase, appropriatefor a child’s use. call Sally 613 389-3444

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Tour the Stone Walls ofAmherst Island

Saturday, May 24, 2014 ● 9am - 2pm

$50 registration in advance.Please call 613 634 1388

Get a detailed and informative tour of one of theaspects that makes our island unique. Tour the islandwith a modern day stone builder. Gain insight into thehistory and techniques behind our beautiful fences;both the old and the new. There will be snacksprovided and a lunch at The Lodge is included.

Provided in association with The Lodgewww.thelodgeonamherstisland.com

Coyote Photo by Brian Little