Keene voters part of newly-reshaped riding
We will not know for a while if Peterborough South, the remote northern territory of the riding of Northumberland-Peterborough South, will see any candidates campaigning in the upcoming provincial election, but here is a chance to let them know what issues concern you, in case they cannot make it this far.
The Rural Ontario Institute is conducting a survey to learn what is important to rural voters and will use the information to generate questions for the political parties. The survey is online at www.surveymonkey.com/r/ ruralelectionpriorities2018.
Unfortunately, today (Monday) is the last day you can fill it out, so don’t miss this chance.
Otherwise, you will have to take the Grand Tour to find a candidate to let them know what you think.
Keene Casino
Monte Carlo Night is coming to Keene, thanks to the Lions Club. It happens Saturday at the Lions Den from 8 p.m. to midnight. For $15 per person, you get $1,000 play money and win or lose, you get a late evening lunch.
Pilates
Pilates is back for a 10-week session at the Villiers Community Centre, starting March 5. If there is enough interest another session will be held on Tuesday or Thursday evening, but you must let Beth Brownson know immediately. Contact her at (705) 2956354. The pre-registration cost is $82, or $95 after class starts.
Rabies clinics
You lucky dogs! And cats! There will be two rabies clinics in Otonabee-South Monaghan in March.
The first is at the fire hall on Third St. in Keene, Sat. March 10, noon to 3 p.m.
The second is at the South Monaghan fire hall, Sat. March 24 from noon to 3 p.m.
It’s cash only, $30 per animal, HST included. Dogs must be on leashes and cats must be restrained.
Reminders
World Day of Prayer, 1:30 p.m. March 2, Our Lady of the Assumption Church 1830 Keene Rd. This year, the country writing the service is Suriname with the theme “All of God’s Creation is Very Good”. All are welcome.
OSM Food Cupboard, Thurs. Mar. 8, 12 to 2 p.m. and 4 to 6 p.m. Keene United Church.
Kids Cordwood Bonspiel, Keene arena, Sat. March 31, starts 8 a.m. Registration forms at schools and OSM Township office. Call Chair Peter Pogue, 295-6748 or Marion Dumoulin 295-4693 if you can volunteer.
Free public skating, OSM Arena, Keene. Tues. 10 a.m. to 11 a.m., Thurs. 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., and Sun. 3 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Vendors who would like to be a part of the Keene Farmer’s Market can find applications online at osmtownship.ca, or pick one up at the municipal office in Keene.
John Graham Weir journals 1881 March 3, Thurs.
Very pleasant today, not thawing much. I went to town for some lumber to make a sheep rake. Three lambs this morning when I went in the sheep house.
1881 March 4
Tremendous storm of snow all last night and all today. Three lambs this morning, smart and strong.
1882 March 4
I walked to town today in company with my neighbour’s daughter. The roads are good for wagons, splendid for farmers to draw out their grain and the prices are very good. Spring wheat is worth $1.21 and peas are fetching as high as .73. Potatoes sell at .90 per bag.