March 2015 Bringing the Voices of the Kawarthas to You Winter Fun on Hawkes Bay On February 15’th, the annual Hawkes Bay Curling and Skating Festivities was held on the West Bay of Chandos Lake. Even though the temperature was in the -20’s, cottagers arrived from every part of the lake by road and snowmobile to enjoy the day. 705-201-1365 Photo Essay by Jim O’Shea An enthusiastic group of cottagers organized competing teams to enjoy an afternoon of curling on an ice surface that was prepared by Grant Gilmour and friends. Also, the fire-pit was often visited to keep warm with hot chocolate and cooking a hot dogs. Ambrose Moran Country Classics Ltd Brokerage Independently Owned and Operated 157 Burleigh Street Apsley Broker -Direct # 705 656 2000 E mail [email protected] Ranked 71 in 2012 out of over 18000 Re/Max Agents in Canada 2076042 ONTARIO INC. > ADDITIONS > SIDING > BATHROOMS > BASEMENTS > FRAMING > CUSTOM TRIMS, DOORS > SOFFIT & FASCIA Dr. Walter Rodrigues BSc., DDS 169 Hastings St. N., Bancroft 613-332-4150 > PIER WORK > KITCHENS > DECKS > 5” SEAMLESS EAVESTROUGH > TILE WORK / FLOORING > HARDWOOD / LAMINATE > COTTAGE LEVELING FULLY INSURED & WSIB CERTIFIED REFERENCES AVAILABLE ON REQUEST 30 Years Experience ROB MILLER, APSLEY, ONTARIO 705-656-4845 Email: [email protected] Apsley Country Bakery Naturally leavened breads baked in a wood fired outdoor oven Sept - June Friday to Sunday July & Aug Everyday 8 am to 6 pm 922 County Road 504 [email protected] www.apsleycountrybakery.weebly.com 705-656-4588 Considering a move? Dreaming about a cottage? Call me to to discuss your options. Selling homes for over 10 years. Cedar Kirtley, Sales Representative RE/MAX Eastern Realty, Inc., Brokerage Direct 705-656-4842 Office 705-652-3367 www.cedarsells.ca [email protected] Each Office Independently Owned and Operated Not intended to solicit buyers or sellers currently under contract. Page 2 Bringing the Voices of the Kawarthas to You A Tribute to the Woodstove On the Farm - by Rachel Conlin B efore winter lets go of its last icy hold on us, I feel it would only be fitting to pay homage to the woodstove. This morning it is -36C with the wind chill. At this moment I’m thinking how very grateful I am for the heat radiating from our woodstove. I didn’t always appreciate this very basic fixture in our home. Palliative Care Volunteer Training Are you interested in working directly with Hospice clients and their families? Hospice Peterborough has two orientation sessions in March to introduce this unique opportunity to volunteer. Call to register to attend in the evenings of March 4th or March 12th. Following an interview process, you may be invited to join hospice volunteer training which will begin in April for ten evenings at three hours/week. This course is for people interested in providing support for individuals living with life-threatening illness. The course explores issue related to death and dying, supporting people who are grieving and care for the caregiver. It will introduce you to the concepts of hospice care and prepare you for supporting individuals following the guidelines of Hospice’s philosophy of care. For more information, or to register for a session, call Paula Greenwood at 705-742-4042 or e-mail [email protected]. www.hospicepeterborough.org Like most people growing up in this area, our homes where heated with wood. I remember the proud feeling I had when at the age of ten, I could split kindling with an axe and then build and start a fire. That proud feeling was extended when I was in charge of maintaining the fire when my mother was at work. But that’s where it ended. I soon realized the woodstove was creating dust and as I also had my fair share of house work to do, I began disliking my so called ‘honored’ feeling of keeping watch over this messy contraption. The beast sat in our front room taking up a lot of space. It sometimes spewed a smoky haze upon loading and occasionally spat coals onto the floor that you had to be quick to extinguish. As a teenager, I told myself that once I left home, I would never own a woodstove. My little compromise became that much more resolute the day my younger brothers knocked the leg off the woodstove while playing hockey in the living room while Mum was out. One good misaimed slap shot and the front leg became dislodged. The entire stove tipped over, pulling itself out from the stove pipe. Smoke bellowed out and it coughed a few sparks. I grabbed an old leather mitt and somehow lifted that beast full of burning wood back into place. Before Mum got home we had it all cleaned up and a solemn promise from my brothers that they would never play hockey in the house again. I silently thanked the ‘nice’ woodstove for cooperating and then secretly reminded myself that no ‘stupid’ woodstove would be a part of my life. Now here I am years later sitting by a woodstove in our farmhouse kitchen basking in its glow. The truth be known the woodstove has pretty much remained in my life; I never actually abolished it. I’m not sure why, although I can say I respect it much more than when I was sixteen. The woodstove has offered an inviting setting first thing in the morning, a relaxing feel at the end of the day and incomparable warmth when cold. It has been kind and gentle when my soul needed a warm place to rest. So woodstove, here is my excuse; while you may still be a bit of a beast, you truly are an appreciated beauty especially at -36 Celsius. Bringing the Voices of the Kawarthas to You Page 3 ApsleyVoice ApsleyVoice is published by Elizabeth Johnston and Peter Hughes Bringing the Voices of the Kawarthas since 2001 Discrimination By Bob Cottrell PO Box 383, Apsley, ON K0L 1A0 Editor, Business Manager Peter Hughes [email protected] 705-201-1365 Distribution & Sales Norm Clavel & Nicole Podvinski [email protected] 705-656-4526 Circulation: 4,600 Published monthly Distributed from Lakefield to Bancroft with Canada Post Subscriptions are available for $36 per year plus HST. The editors, directors and/or publishers will not be liable and assume no responsibility for losses or damages arising directly or indirectly from errors in the Apsley Voice. Opinions expressed in this publication are those of the authors of the articles, and do not necessarily reflect those of the editors, directors and/or publishers. AA Meetings Monday’s 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. Glen Alda Community Centre Contact Alex @ 656-2971 Thursdays 8:00 to 9:00 p.m. Apsley Community Church 656-1154 www.aacanada.com www.aa.org Page 4 The deadline for articles and ads for the April 2015 issue of The Apsley Voice is MARCH 16, 2015 Back in the 1930’s when I was a child, we moved to a small bungalow in the village of Swansea. It did not have modern conveniences and times were tough. Most of my school mates were better off and I often felt inferior. To the south of us of us, on Windermere, were some Polish families who came to Canada. They were poor also and many of the older people there did not understand English. As a result, they faced discrimination on a daily basis. Those who lived in the better part of town and even municipal officials considered them to be second class. I felt sorry for them when they were referred to as Polocks. However, they were people who would not be put down and many of them moved on to better places and their children had successful careers. Today, times have changed and most people do not harbour these prejudices. New This Month On the right, we have an original offering from local illustrator Jack Lown. If readers have any suggestions for light-sided future cartoons, please contact the Apsley Voice with your suggestions and we’ll pass them along to Mr. Lown. Thanks Jack! Bringing the Voices of the Kawarthas to You Elect Sportsmen’s Corner Roman By Roman Miszuk WMiszuk e are into the month of March and it has been a long and very cold winter. As long as ice conditions remain safe for 705this 656month 9008 is usually one of the best travel, Councillor North Kawartha ones of the ice fishing season. Warming temperatures and longer periods of daylight seem to increase fish activity which in turn increases the chances of catching fish through the ice. I would like to talk about a fishing technique which is usually used by open water fisherman but can be employed by ice-fishermen as well, and that is dropshotting. Traditionally, a fisherman’s hook is tied to the end of the fishing line with the sinker attached to the line above the hook. A drop-shot rig consists the sinker being tied to the end of the line and the hook attached above the sinker. This method of rigging allows the angler to exactly control how far off the bottom of the lake his bait is located. By simply dropping his weighted line to the bottom and reeling in the slack line until the line is taut, the angler will know exactly where his or her bait is, that being the distance between the weight which is resting on the lake’s bottom and the distance up the line where the hook was tied. By tying multiple hooks on the main line, different zones of the water column can be fished simultaneously. When fishing walleye or lake trout, I usually just use one hook baited with a minnow tied three to six inches above the sinker. When pan fishing, I usually use three hooks spread a foot apart within the first one tied about a foot above the weight. Ro- When choosing the weight of the sinker, try to use the lightest one you can. Depending on the depth you are fishing at and the size of your bait, this will normally range from 1/16 to ¼ of an ounce. The hook should be tied onto the line so that the bend of the hook is facing upwards and a Palomar knot is useful in achieving this. Another advantage of drop-shotting is that action can be imparted to a bait just by subtly twitching your rod tip while keeping the sinker on the bottom. Dead minnows and soft plastics come to life by doing this. If you are out on the ice and your favorite technique is not working try drop shotting. It just may give you the advantage you were looking for. On another note, archery classes are again being held at Apsley Central Public School on Wednesday afternoons. Public school students shoot from 3:30 to 4:30, while high school students shoot from 4:30 to 5:30. For more information contact John or Anna Chapman at 656-3791. Happy Trails. Bringing the Voices of the Kawarthas to You BARTLETT INSURANCE Part of Surnet Insurance Group Inc. SurNet Jonathan Freymond R. I. B. (Ont.) Telephone: 613-332-3586 Fax: 613- 332-3005 Toll Free 1-888- 925-5580 [email protected] www.surnet.net 294 Hastings Street N., Bancroft ON K0L 1C0 Commercial / Home / Auto Page 5 Apsley Central Public School Karen Brohart, Principal Building Success For All The Zen of Mindfulness - improving growth and development. How can we teach our children the practice of learning and staying in the moment? Mindfulness has been defined as fully experiencing, without judgment or doubt, whatever is occurring in the present moment. Teaching children to trust themselves while using this practice can yield powerful benefits in daily life. Students who learn the technique of mindfulness are better able to receive, assimilate and consolidate new information. With this approach, students learn to block-out external stresses or stimuli which can clutter their minds. These stressors can make it challenging for children to relax and focus on new infomation that is coming to them in their school curricula. So then, we ask ourselves, what is the process – of helping our children, even ourselves with this practice? First of all, sound pedagogical practice must be rooted in research. The Co-Founder of the Dalai Lama Center for Peace and Education in Vancouver, Victor Chan, tells us “These days, too many people – young and old, are stressed out due to a combination of technological overload and hyper-busy lifestyle.” He also advocates that anxiety and depression run rampant in society. At the Dalai Lama Center, their vision is clearly stated: “To be mindful allows us to be more aligned with our inner lives, feelings and emotions.” A lot of good work is also being done at the BC Children’s Hospital, through the Kelty Mental Health Resource Centre. Their program is developing techniques for adolescents with chronic health conditions and/or depression. If you wish to delve deeper into this topic, check out the publication of Susan K.Greenland, who wrote: The New ABCs: Attention, Balance and Compassion. She advocates that this learning needs to be taught in an integrative way by using games, activities, and sharing. Greenland tells us that we need to help our children create peacefulness/calmness with support and gentle encouragement. Isn’t that what we all need? Check out her book for friendly tips for children. We all have a child inside of us. In partnership, Karen Brohart Residential, Commercial, Agricultural Deliveries If you are looking for a reliable fuel source this winter, please give us a call. Hot Water Tank Rentals & Vehicle Fuel We havefacilities 400 thousand gallons of & propane, Largest between Toronto Ottawa IN STOCK, ALL with THE all TIME Delivery Service available local service and ready to deliver to our customers. technicians & installers Most affordable and “worry free” Keep the home fires burning this winter. Customized delivery & payment options Peace of mind at an affordable price. to meet your needs NO CHARGE to switch from a current Casey’s Propane Inc. supplier Call today to start saving! 1-800-252-1526 26062Peterborough HWY #62 South Bancroft and 705-742-9198 835 Hwy #7 East, Peterborough Bancroft 613-332-3881 613-332-3881 or 1-800-252-1526 Proudly providing delivery service to all areas North of the 401 - from Toronto to Ottawa. The Ontario-based, non-profit Discover Mindfulness Group is developing a “school finder” approach to record all mindfulness activities within all stakeholders throughout Canada. Their research also indicates that mindfulness: • • • • • • reduces stress alleviates depression promotes less emotional reactivity improves cognitive abilities and focus fosters compassion and connectivity with others enhances a sense of well-being and inner peace Page 6 Bringing the Voices of the Kawarthas to You February NK Council Notes By Heather Brooks-Hill In this past month, two deputations addressed social issues, which includes the availability of social services, poverty reduction, food security and housing affordability. The first, on Feb 3rd was from John Good & Nicole Gagliardi who are from the Community Fund Greater Peterborough. The second, on Feb 17th, was from Chris Kawalec, Community Social Plan Coordinator & Seniors Portfolio Social Services Division – City/ County of Peterborough. Councillors heard staff reports and updates relating to Minor Variances and Zone Amendment applications at both Council meetings with regards to Building and Planning Department issues,. Public Hearings are held – an opportunity for objections from local residents – as well as Consent Applications and Committee of Adjustment items on most Agendas. Building Permit Fees were reviewed and since there has been no fee increase for eight years, this makes North Kawartha the township with the lowest building fee structure of all eight County townships. Now the challenge is to implement modest increases over a period of time. Council entertained comments from both staff and several builders who were present in the Gallery. The Gallery was full for Council’s update on the status of the Burleigh Bay planning applications. This is the first time the proposed development has been on the agenda for the new Council. North Kawartha’s planning consultant Darryl Tighe (President of Landmark Associate’s Ltd.) and the County of Peterborough’s Manager of Planning Iain Mudd made formal presentations to council. Mayor Rick Woodcock invited questions and comments from the Gallery and successfully chaired a civil and intelligent exchange. The Burleigh Bay Development Corp. consulting planner Peter Josephs (now senior planner with EcoVue Consulting) - who was in the Gallery with his employer Ron Dick of BBD Corp. - spoke to the need of a summary document and requested that Council pass a resolution to direct Tighe to prepare the consolidation. Council declined. The Mayor wants all the information in an organized fashion in order to make a final decision regarding the Burleigh Bay application. He stated: “There is homework to do and we need an end date.“ Council is planning to review, report and make decisions in an “open and transparent” process. Council continues to debate and dialogue about wording for the strategic plan and the resulting immediate objectives and measurable actions for 2015. How to maintain quality services, minimize tax increases were possible and maintain flexibility? What is the controllable portion of the taxes? With two-tier governance restrictions and the impact of mpac on property assessments, what is discretionary? Is striving enough? Could Section 3.2 wording be changed to: “lowest annual tax increase as possible relative to maintaining services required”? “[We are] advocating for solutions,” added Councillor-at-large Roman Miszuk. Bringing the Voices of the Kawarthas to You Public Notice Take Notice that the Council of the Township of North Kawartha will consider the adoption of a new building by-law for the issuance of permits and related matters, including a fee schedule for all applicable building fees. By-law #2008-0036 will be repealed. The by-law will come before Council at the regular meeting to be held on Tuesday, April 7th at 1:00 p.m. at the North Kawartha Council Chambers, 280 Burleigh Street, Apsley. A copy of the draft by-law is available for viewing upon request or on the Township Website under News. For information, during regular hours, please contact Janet Woodbeck, Ext. 264, or via e-mail at: [email protected]. The meeting is open to the public and any person who attends the meeting shall be provided an opportunity to make representation in respect of the by-law. Written submissions shall be accepted by the Clerk prior to or during the meeting and such written submissions shall be made available to Council for consideration. Connie Parent, Clerk Township of North Kawartha P.O. Box 550, 280 Burleigh Street Apsley, ON K0L 1A0 Phone: (705)656-4445 or 1-800-755-6931 Ext. 234 Fax: (705)656-4446 Email: [email protected] Drop boxes at Woodview Office & Apsley Pharmacy Page 7 ABC Seniors Report Well now, the best thing about this February is that it is pretty much over. The cold was a deep freeze, and the Flu’ season seemed to hang around longer than a Maple Leaf losing streak. Call the Professionals Jason’s Top Hat & Tales Top Hat and Tales CHIMNEY SERVICES DUCTDUCT CLEANING & MASONRY CHIMNEY SERVICES, CLEANING & MASONRY INSTALLATION OF STOVES, CHIMNEYS & RELINES PUNCTUAL COURTEOUS FRIENDLY SERVICE In March we are holding our annual elections, and there are nominees for all positions. Nominations are open until the actual voting day; which is March 3rd. SWEEP RIGHT -- SLEEP TIGHT [email protected] 1-888-842-6860 or 613-338-2878 Cottage Customers On Feb. 19th we went to Honey’s Diner where the ABC club paid a hefty portion of the Luncheon cost, and we enjoyed not only the food, but the chatter and jokes we traded throughout the meal. Book to have your chimneys and ducts done when you arrive for the summer to keep the cost down and availability prompt. In March we are going as a group to the Herongate Theatre in Pickering, where they put on a gigantic buffet and follow it with a very good stage presentation. Later in the month, we are having our annual gathering at the Carousel Restaurant in Peterborough where the Club treats all members to another fantastic buffet, and we have a great time. Our Member-for-a-day [MFD] program was not as successful as we would have wished. The intense cold, the probable attendees away in southern climes both conspired to limit participation. The Line Dancers attracted four MFD’s and the Club luncheon brought one new party to --- our party. We shall try again in May when the weather should be better, and the folks will have returned from Paradise to Apsley. In all events, congratulations to all seniors who bore this winter with hardiness and good spirits. It is often said that northern climates produce the more intelligent people. If we are so intelligent, why do we persist in enduring winters like this? The idea of picking our own Mangoes, Oranges and Bananas does have its charm. Another old saying is that if we are going to be dumb, we have to be tough. We Apsley folks are tough. HA RT Y WATER A K AT ES B AL ICE Good Luck and go boldly ... North Kawartha Cleaning President2014-0 -Barrie Bus CdRichardson, - front - 02-14.qxd S V R SE KAWARTHA BATTERY SALES & SERVICE *)%,'*!,'#,' $ %##' ",,'%&$ ( ("$')%'( 1-800-954-9998 North Kawartha Cleaning Heather Heather Laing Laing 705 761 7600 705 761 7600 www.northkawarthacleaning.ca Homes, Cottages & Trailers Every project is different (705) 741-6097 Fax (705) 741-4599 WE RECYL E 671 Erskin Ave., #201, Peterborough, Ontario K9J 7S8 Every client is special Page [email protected] 8 www.northkawarthacleaning.ca Bringing the Voices of the Kawarthas to You Royal Canadian Legion GLAD JANUARY IS OVER, now just wish the extremely COLD WEATHER would disappear. Just wishful thinking on my part, as they forecast more of the same yet to come. Thankfully we have not had the weather the Maritimes has been getting. Welcome to Canada. RECAP OF EVENTS On JAN. 24th we held our first Dance of 2015 with DJ Charlie in charge of the music, and it went over very well. On FEB. 7th, there was a combination surprise birthday, Pot luck dinner and a Jam Session. Thanks to all the talented musicians who turned out for a wonderful evening. Then to celebrate Valentines Day, we brought the GUNSLINGERS back with live music for lots of dancing. Even the cold weather did not keep people away. UPCOMING EVENTS SAT. MAR. 7th, holding our annual TOMMY FOSTER MEMORIAL SHUFFLEBOARD TOURNAMENT, sign in at 10AM, play starts at 11AM. Cost of $10 which includes a lunch ticket. Contact the Legion to get signed up as space is limited. TUE. MAR. 10th, we will be hosting the Apsley Public School speech contest and winners can go on to the Zone level for further compition. Looking forward to this event, as previous years the skills have been excellent. SAT. MAR. 14th, we will have a ST. PATRICK’S DAY DANCE, with DJ CHARLIE, from 8PM to 1AM, at $10 per person at the door. Light food will be served at 11PM and a DD driver will be available. Branch 381, Apsley TUE. MAR. 17th, come out and celebrate all that is Irish for a ST. PATRICK’S DAY DINNER at $13.00 per person. Legion will open at 4PM for Happy Hour and Dinner will be served at 6PM. Our menu will be: Pork Loin, mashed potatoes, turnip and vegetables and of course juice, dessert, tea and coffee. Of course, both Sat. and Tues., GREEN BEER will be available, so hope to see you out and enjoy the fun. SUN. MAR. 22nd, from 10AM to 1PM, we will have our monthly BRUNCH, with the usual great variety of food to enjoy, at $10 per person. SAT. APR. 18th, we will be holding an INDOOR JUMBLE/YARD SALE complete with a BAKE SALE with lots of goodies for everyone. TIME: 9:30AM to 2:00PM with all proceeds to our LEGION. SAT. APR. 25th, INDOOR OPEN DART TOURNAMENT, blind draw, at $8 per player. As space is limited to 56 players, contact the Legion to get signed up. Light lunch will also be available. ----------UPCOMING SPECIAL: Peterborough County-City Health Unit are again planning to hold “Come Cook with Us” cooking class. Dates have not yet been set but “Chef Peter” thinks it will be late Spring or early Fall. This is at no charge, so if you are interested contact the HEALTH UNIT to get signed up at: 705-743-1000, Ext. 254, and people who have not yet taken the course will be given first priority. Every MON. we play DARTS, so if you are interested, come in around 7:00 PM to sign up and play starts at 7:30 PM, at a cost of $3.00 each. It is a great night of fun for all in the upstairs hall. Every WED. we have SHUFFLEBOARD, sign in around 1:00 PM, play starts at 1:30 PM, again at a cost of $3.00 each in the Club Room downstairs. ----------We are always looking for new members for our Legion, so if you are interested drop in at the Branch for an application form. Our Hall is available for rental, not only to our members, but the general public, at reasonable rates, contact us for more information at the Legion - 705-656-4552 or call me at home 705-6561026. Thank you for your continued support of all our varied activities, it is greatly appreciated. Sue Smith, President [email protected] Bringing the Voices of the Kawarthas to You Page 9 Glen Alda Seniors by Doug Field I do not know about you folks, but Bev and I think snowshoeing in minus 30 weather is not much fun when the wind is blowing. It is kind of fun in the sheltered areas of the bush though, but you must dress for the part. Actually, I mislead you a little, as it was only minus 26 by the time we got out there and started the trek onto our trails. The sunshine was lovely though, you can actually feel the warmth of the rays on your face finally, I can hardly wait for spring to arrive. Today’s walk brought back memories of ice skating in front of our place in L’Amable in the Seventies. One infamous day, friends and their kids came over and we all decided to go out for a skate on the lake. The weather was much like today, the sun was shining, but the wind was non-existent, and as I had flooded the rink the night before, conditions could not have been better. Time out to dress all the kids, put on their skates, and send them out the door. We then took our own sweet time to get into our winter togs, and the four of us adults, skates in hand headed out. By the time we walked down to the rink the kids were heading back in claiming the cold was too much, so off they went while we laughed to ourselves and went for a skate. Now, our rink was a little different than most, but we did have a small rectangle cleared, however most of the rink was a series of trails I kept clean by snowblowing long curving runs in great sweeping arcs over a great expanse of the lake, so off we went. It was not long however before we were soon emulating the kids and hurrying back from the longest of the runs around the lake and rushed back into the house. There is a moral to this little story. Always take a look at the thermometer before going outdoors in the winter. It was a balmy minus 43 degrees F. that sunny perfect day for skating. Not too much is happening on the Glen Alda Seniors front except the usual winter goings on. Many of our members head south, or to more urban settings, for the worst of the winter months, so attendance at luncheon meetings is somewhat reduced. The best part of this for those of us who remain in the cold, is the chance to get together with like-minded people, enjoy a nourishing home cooked meal, talk till you drop, and usually play some card games with good friends. This is not too hard to take in my opinion. We did receive some news from long time member Jim Richmond who owing to being in his ninth decade, has decided to spend the balance of the winter in more urban living conditions closer to family. We wish you all the best Jim, and certainly will miss your inquiring mind, and bridge playing. A friendly, active and open group. For the month of February, we were up to our usual tricks, which may have scared off a couple of potential new members by just being our usual fun loving selves. The meals were very good as usual, but the fun company is always delightful. Hey you two, do not be scared off, you are welcome back. March should bring the first real hints of spring. It is also the month of our Annual General Meeting, and the hints of new growth relate to those hopeful candidates for office submitting their nominations which is now open for acceptance. March 25th is the auspicious date for the meeting, dinner, and a visit from Lily Hamill, Education Officer for North Kawartha Waste Management. The other meeting date for the month is March 11th which will be the usual home cooked meal, lots of desert, and lots of chatting and visiting. See you there folks I have been attempting to add a little fun or enlightenment tacked on at the end of my report, so here goes an attempt at making us realize just how fortunate we all are regardless of our age. I read this the other day, and it struck me as being very profound and something relating to that which we all too often take for granted. Do not regret growing old. Cherish it, as it is a privilege denied to so very many! Cheers till next month. APSLEY PHARMACY Giftware, Greeting Cards, Toys, Cosmetics, Photo Finishing, Fax & Photocopy Services 705-656-3301 Fax: 705-656-1764 168 Burleigh Street, Apsley Guardian Page 10 Bringing the Voices of the Kawarthas to You w o N Lions Report ing Hir March 2015 By Brenda Lenson As I sit and write this report, it is one week before the Winter Carnival. So far snow isn’t a problem this year and it’s certainly winter … brrrrr! We have worked very hard to bring you a new venue for the Winter Carnival and hope everyone enjoys it. Woody’s Thank-you to the Township of North Kawartha for everything you have done for us. Gary Geraldi at the NKCC has been great and has come up with some good ideas for the day. Thanks to Alex; Jim; Nick; Matt and Trace for everything you have done as well. Also, Scott at the Roads Department thanks so much for moving all the snow around for us. Carolyn Amyotte; once again you have outdone yourself with the igloo - your team is amazing. To all the non-Lion volunteers from the community, we couldn’t do it without you. Thanks to the Apsley Voice for putting the flyer and programme in last month’s edition. A big thanks goes out to everyone who attends the Carnival, we do it for you! ’s y d Woody’s is a uniquely North Kawartha gallery and gift store, opening this summer in Apsley. o o W We are looking for bright, engaging people to help in our first year of operations. Don’t forget on Saturday, April 11th, we are holding a dance featuring Runaway Angel. Those of you who came to the concert we had with them in October will remember what a great group of ladies they are. Come on out and enjoy them once again. Tickets are available at Kemp’s Garage; bingo on Wednesday nights and from Joe McCauley. Hope to see you there. Don 416-990-7857 or Dan 705-875-7054 or [email protected] Plans are underway for the Flea Market which will be held on Saturday, July 18th. We will once again be holding donation days in the Lions Park. Please bring your gently used items to the park on the days posted. We ask that you do not leave items in the park on days we aren’t there to accept them. C.T. Tree Service This year is the 50th anniversary of the Canadian flag so the theme for the Parade will be “Celebrate Canada”! Start planning your entry in the parade because the bigger the parade, the better! Craig Tracey 8426 Hwy 28 South Apsley, ON K0L 1A0 Dates to Remember: Runaway Angel Dance – April 11, 2015 Mother’s Day Brunch – May 10, 2015 Canada Day – July 1, 2015 Flea Market – July 18, 2015 Weekly Bingo – NKCC, Wednesday’s at 7:00 pm Phone: 705-656-1611 Cell: 705-750-5864 e-mail: [email protected] Bringing the Voices of the Kawarthas to You Page 11 Spring - The Migration Season On the Watch June Hitchcox This past winter was an odd one, weatherwise – unusually warm at times then so windy and cold. One would think that the birds would be pondering whether to stay or use all their energy to migrate but short daylight hours mean to them to migrate south longer hours tell them to migrate north. – some surprises as Bluebirds this January! Some species migrate at night, flying up to ½ mile high. Those in the day time, somehitchbob@ times as high as 2 miles, going full speed. sympatico.ca To have a rest while flying, birds soar on updrafts of air. Those species that spend the winter far, far south and nest in our north, are the ones which usually start to migrate first – they have a long way to go. Some birds that you may see in March: Early March – American Crow; Saw-whet Owls; Robins; Red-winged Blackbirds. Mid March: Northern Harrier; Red-shouldered Hawk; Redtailed Hawk; Kestrel; Bluebird; Killdeer; Brown Creeper; Song Sparrow; Meadowlark; Grackle; Brown-headed Cow Bird. The sooner they get to their nesting grounds, the more choices of territory they have. Late March, watch for: soaring Turkey Vultures, taking advantage of any bit of wind to keep them going to save their energy; Cooper’s Hawk; Sandhill Crane; Woodcock ( a wonder courtship down Jack Lake Road); Kingfisher; Golden-crowned Kinglet; Tree Swallows; Meadow Larks; Phoebes; Flickers. Of interest, if you have old & new bird books, names have changed. It is frustrating to try to find a bird that now goes by another name. Whistling & Bewick’s Swans are now Tundra Swans; Sparrow Hawk is now Kestrel; Pigeon Hawk = Merlin; most Flickers = Northern Flicker; Canada Jay/Whisky Jay = Gray Jay; Short-bill Marsh Wren = Sedge Wren; Long-billed Marsh Wren= Marsh Wren; Audobon/Myrtle Warbler=Yellowrumped Warbler; Slate-coloured/Oregon Junco=Dark-eyed Junco; Baltimore/Bullock’s Oriole = Northern Oriole So get your bird books out you birders, & study what is coming & perhaps make a note in your bird books of the changes in names. Life is never that bad - - - - Treasure It! by Barrie Richardson Our world is in a very challenging and puzzling place. Despite our increased concern for our children, which includes more surveillance and higher concern for their safety, it is not unusual for us to read, hear or see on TV an epidemic of teen suicides. This raises the question: What have we adults done that causes our children to think that life is intolerable and should end before they become adults with real pressures [and pleasures] to experience and savor? To believe that life is over due to scholastic difficulties, the pressure to engage in premature sex, to have a friendship betrayed or be excluded from a school clique, overlooks the reality that with time and some help young people can recognize that many years of happy life are awaiting and are not to be wasted by giving in to social disappointment. You can discover that boys are only interested in ”one thing” and can break a heart, tarnish a reputation and create the challenge of restoring a reputation. That is a super calamity for the young and vulnerable victim, but not so tragic as to encourage self-destruction. When the situation is part of a threat to a teen’s mental health, “the village” it takes to raise a child must recognize the signals that young people use to show their distress. And we alleged adults must act. The other challenge is that through social media, which did not exist in my day, the range and number of sources of peer pressure is enormous. A single photo or tweet can be sent around the globe in a moment. Worse, this stuff never goes away. So, if a boy or girl on the edge of adulthood, does or is reported to have done this or that, or shows off a body in a message to an intimate friend, that can be all over the world and shatter the well-being of the originator. It is no wonder at that age of life, that such an event seems to be the end of the world and the only solution is to run away or to kill oneself. Come now, this is a bump in the road of life. Even with these troubles, life is NOT over. We all make mistakes and in some way we pay for them. That does not mean the ten, twenty, or fifty years later we cannot have a happy life. S--t happens, but S--t can also lose its smell with the passage of time and being careful. If you are dumped by the horny town loudmouth and textaddict, so what? There is lots of time to find someone who is right for you. Even your parents and especially grand-parents will get over their shock and will support your best efforts. The question is how long with the pain last? It will end as sure as life goes on, with or without you. In our society we have so many support resources to help us navigate life; even assistance with food and medicine. The suicide option is not only ludicrous, it hurts an entire community. Families live with the discovery of your corpse. They feel guilty for whatever they did not do to help you. Most often, they did not even know you have reached the point where life is too frightening for you. They cannot get their heads around the ‘why’ of it. They miss you! And you? You miss what remains of a life of possible peace, family, contentment and joy and the contribution you could make to society. We all lose. If you ever consider suicide, get help. Counseling, Helpline Apps, a relative or friend; all can help lead you out of your misery. You can die in one second and your pain is gone. But, your pain remains for those who love you and thought they were your supporters. Suicide could only be condoned if it let someone fighting for their life against disease obtains from you the years you want to throw away. But no, we who are alive only have our allotted span and your easy way out does not add to our years, only to our guilt and anger. With suicide there is no second chance. Its ripple effect damages those you care about. Be smart and stay alive. Page 12 Bringing the Voices of the Kawarthas to You Coe Hill Proud by Marilyn Brickles Spring Break Activities There will be quite a few things happening over winter break in Coe Hill so mark your calendars. Hopefully the weather will cooperate with a little warmth and sunshine. Saturday March 14th – 3rd annual Children’s Fishing Derby at 10 a.m. – at the Public Beach on Wollaston Lake with refreshments. Monday March 16th 10 a.m – Fun Day at the Wollaston Community Centre - crafts till lunch (pizza will be served). At 1 p.m. there will be a special presentation by a tracker dog. Please call Bonnie to register at 613 337 5183. Thursday March 19th at 12 noon at the Limerick Centre – Children’s singer songwriter and recording artist – Andrew “Too Tall” Queen – free hotdog lunch at 12 noon and show begins at 1 p.m. Public Skating at the Coe Hill Rink – Hosted by the Tri Township Optimist Club - Wednesday’s from 6-8 p.m. and Sundays from 2-4 p.m. No hockey sticks or pucks allowed during this free skating time. Reasonably priced refreshments available. Beginner Bridge Lessons – Wollaston & Limerick Library – every Wednesday evening 6.30 – 8.30 p.m. Cost is $5.00. There is an eight-person limit so call the Library at 613 337 5183 to register if you are interested. Rebecca and Justin Smith have just recently opened a restaurant “That Place” where the old Country Kitchen was. Best of luck to them with their new business. Cathy’s Sweets (Bakery) will be opening up again in April. The bake shop is right beside Foodland on the main street in Coe Hill. ‘till next time By Bob Burns Chandos Township … the start of North Kawartha Chandos Township was surveyed in 1862 by J. W. Fitzgerald. Originally it was a combined municipality with Burleigh and Anstruther. In 1894, it broke away to become a separate township. The first church, Roman Catholic, was in Clydesdale. The deed was given by Patrick Horan on July 13, 1873. The first school was also in Clydesdale. Sometime before 1895 a cheese factory was built in Clydesdale. It was built and owned by the people in the community. There was also a store. The first Anglican church was St. Stephen’s, built in 1879. The first minister, the Rev. Philip Harding, served until 1902. This church is still used, has a stone foundation and is of frame construction. Excerpt from “Peterborough Land of Shining Waters” If you would like more information from The Burleigh Road Historical Society call Bob Burns at 705-6561042. Marilyn 39th Annual Trappers Carnival The Kawartha Haliburton Trappers Association will host their 39th Annual Trappers Carnival on Saturday, March 7th from 9-4 at the North Kawartha Community Centre. This is as a fun and interactive way to receive education and increase awareness about fur harvesting and trapping. Also, this event promotes responsible fur management and provides public education for those who are unfamiliar with the industry. This event features fur handling demonstrations, door prizes, games, skills competitions and much more. Visitors can experience Canada’s rich fur harvesting legacy with 300 other guests and dozens of vendors to access services such as on-site knife sharpening, fur remodeling and repair, new and custom fur creations, trapper information and numerous vendors offering a variety of trapping and hunting-related equipment and supplies. ~ Free Admission ~ Bringing the Voices of the Kawarthas to You Did you know? The Old Piano Eatery Downtown Coe Hill 613 – 334 - 5330 Home Cooking & Fresh Baking New Location with WiFi Music Lessons – Call for Details Hours: Tue thru Sat 7-4, Sun 8-4 Page 17 Church News Apsley Community Chapel 299 McFadden Rd. 705-656-1510 Pastor: Rev. John Trotter Apsleycommunitychapel.com Sunday Service - 11:00 a.m. Kathy Northey, 705-654-3805 Rev. Allan Reeve is a Community Development Professional. He and his wife founded The Thirsty Souls Collective Ministry. He was previously minister at George St. United Peterborough. Coe Hill Gospel Church Sunday Service: 10:30 a.m. 11 Wollaston Lake Road, Coe Hill St. George’s Anglican Sunday service 11:00 a.m. Priest-in-Charge: The Ven. David Peasgood 705.654.4941 Two services per month by Rev. Murray McColl 705.654.5085 Jumble/Rummage Sale March 13 & 14 beginning at 11:00 a.m. Lakefield Baptist Church St. Stephen’s Anglican Trinity United Church Sunday service - 11:00 a.m. 36 Regent St., Lakefield. Rev. Ben van der Heide 652-8056 Rev. Reeve came to Trinity recently for two Sunday worship services. He was well received by all present and everyone enjoyed his message and sense of humor. We hope to have him back again in the future. While the extreme weather and flu has kept a number of people home, we still have our Sunday morning services at 11.00 am. All are welcome. Hwy 620 at West Bay Road Sunday service at 9:30 a.m. from Victoria Day Weekend through to Thanksgiving. Priest-in-charge: The Venerable David Peasgood 705-654-4941 Warden: Elaine Reddick 656-4219 St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Church Clydesdale Rd., Sunday service Confessions - 8:30 a.m. Holy Mass - 9:00 a.m. Rev. Father Ron Meyer Need financial advice? Give yourself every advantage, including convenience. “Adviceus you APRIL can bank on” RACE with 26, 2015 Michael Korkus Financial Planner 705-775-3100 [email protected] KMS for Care RACE with us APRIL 26, 2015 Registration Now Open! General Cleaning Home, Cottage, Commercial Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning Window Cleaning & More! [email protected] www.cleanteam.ca 613-334-8228 Page 14 • • • • Event Features Scenic river view route Professional chip timing Awards & refreshments Start/Finish at Trent University • • • • Races For 2015 10 km & 5 km Run 5 km Walk 5 km Team Challenge 1 km Individual or Family Fun Run/Walk Register at www.runningroom.com or at the Running Room or any Community Care Peterborough City or County office Thank you to our sponsors: Registration Now Open! • • • • Event Features Scenic river view route Professional chip timing Awards & refreshments Start/Finish at Trent University • • • • Races For 2015 10 km & 5 km Run 5 km Walk 5 km Team Challenge 1 km Individual or Family Fun Run/Walk Register at www.runningroom.com or at the Running Room Brian Mulligan - State Farm, Carlson Wagonlit Travel, Castle Communications Inc., or any Community Care Peterborough City or County office Trent Security Systems, and Paul Brown Mediation Supporting Community Care & County of Peterborough Thank youintothe ourCity sponsors: Bringing the Voices of the Kawarthas to You Advertiser’s Directory CONTRACTORS AmTech..................................705- 656-8485, www.am-tech.ca Armstrong Trucking................................................705-656-2493 Chandos Plumbing.................................................705-656-4611 Don Koppin General Contractor........................866-951-0777 Jason’s Top Hat & Tales Chimney Services......613-338-2878 Jeff Darby & Sons Contracting............................705-656-3122 Keith L. Brown Electric...........................................705-656-2592 Mad Cat Electric.......................................................705-656-1476 North Kawartha Disposal.....................................705-768-4783 PV Property Maintenance....................................705-761-8675 Rob Miller Construction........................................705-656-4845 Sweeney Roofing.....................................................800-243-5965 HEALTH SERVICES Apsley Health Centre............................................. 705-656-4281 Apsley Pharmacy..................................................... 705-656-3301 Bancroft Family Health Team.............................. 613-332-1565 Footcare - G Collins RN [email protected]......... 656-4885 Kawartha Dental Hygiene.................................... 705-559-9255 North Kawartha Food Bank................................. 705-656-1748 Park View Cosmetic & Family Dentistry........... 613-332-4150 The Clear Water Shop............................................. 613-332-2323 Village Dental Centre............................................. 705-652-6604 Westside Family Chiropractic – Dr. Rob........... 705-741-2225 FINANCIAL / LEGAL / REAL ESTATE Accurate Accounting and Tax Services...........705-656-1200 Ambrose Moran - Remax.....................................705-656-2000 ...................................................Ambrose@AmbroseMoran.com Bartlett Insurance...................................................613-332-3586 Cedar Kirtley.............................................................705-656-4842 Clark Breuls - Remax..............................................705-656-1044 ...........................................Clark@northkawarthacottages.com Michael Korkus, RBC Financial...........................705-775-3100 Peter Millard, LLB....................................................705-656-3411 RESTAURANTS/ RECREATION Anstruther Marina Restaurant............................705-565-4783 The Old Piano Eatery..............................................613-334-5330 SALES / SERVICES Apsley Country Bakery.......................................... 705-656-4588 CT Tree Service......................................................... 705-656-1611 Hendren Funeral Home......................................... 705-652-3355 Irish Hills Farm.......................................................... 705-656-1600 Kawartha Battery..................................................... 800-954-9998 Kawartha Clean Team............................................ 613-334-8228 K & E Custom Sawing............................................. 705-656-2592 Monica Vos Hairstyling.......................................... 705-656-3177 North Kawartha Cleaning..................................... 705-761-7600 Peterborough Monument Works....................... 800-353-1028 Sayers Foodland....................................................... 705-656-4531 VEHICLES / FUEL Bancroft Motors......................................................613-332-2438 Casey’s Propane......................................................800-252-1526 Watts & Sutherland Auto Body..........................613-332-3240 Bringing the Voices of the Kawarthas to You Employment Opportunity Summer Students - Two (2) Positions The Corporation of the Township of North Kawartha Building Department is currently accepting applications for the position of Sewage Disposal System Maintenance Inspector. There are two seasonal positions which will run from May 11th to September 4th, 2015 at 40 hrs/week. Position Details: • Conversing with property owners and the public; • Prepare property survey form + discussions with owners; • Perform on-site review of facilities and provide opinion on system operation; • Obtain field measurements as required; • Prepare journals of completed “inspections”; • Prepare site inspection reports/sketches; • Take photos as required in addition to site review; • Maintain care for equipment/vehicles as required; • Practice field safety. Position Requirements: • Hold a valid G driving licence • Boat Operators Licence • Has been registered as a full-time student in the previous academic year and intends to return to school on a full-time basis in the next academic year Qualifications: • Preference for Civil or Environmental Technology, Public Health and Safety or, Environmental Science program; • Some knowledge of On-Site sewage disposal system operation; • Good oral and written communications skills; • Ability to read maps and use GPS; • Ability to exhibit polite and respectful attitude; • Knowledge of safety in the workplace Interested applicants may submit their resume as an attachment, including references, in confidence to: Shannon Hunter, C.A.O. Township of North Kawartha P.O. Box 550, 280 Burleigh Street Apsley, ON. K0L 1A0 Fax: 705-656-4446 E-Mail: [email protected] Direct Inquiries to: Jim Sangster, Deputy Chief Building Official at 705-656-4445 Ext.231 Applications clearly marked “Application- Sewage Disposal Maintenance Inspector” may be submitted on or before April 1, 2015 Via Mail, In Person, Fax or Email. Please note that accommodations are available, upon request, to support potential applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. Please email your request to [email protected] or call 705-656-4445 Ext. 236 Alternative formats of this job posting are available upon request. The Municipality thanks all applicants for their interest, only applicants selected for interviews will be contacted. We are an employment equity employer, and invite candidacies from women, aboriginal peoples, visible minorities and persons with disabilities. While the municipality appreciates all applications please note that only applications from candidates considered for an interview will be acknowledged. Information is collected under the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, RSO, 1990. Page 15 In Loving Memory of Katie McCoy 57 Queen St., Lakefield (Next to the Post Office - Parking at Rear) Laura Turner RDH We would like to welcome to our practice Dr. Joel Smith and Laura Turner RDH. Dr. Smith is an experienced dentist with strong ties to the area. Laura Turner is a registered dental hygienist with over 20 years of experience that includes teaching in her field. We are thrilled with this addition to our team! Call us now to book an appointment! TECH (705) 652-6604 www.villagedentalcentre.ca O/O Anthony McGinn [email protected] QUALITY AT ITS BEST! March 27, 1989 - February 4, 2015 It is with heavy hearts that we say goodbye to a member of our family. Katie lost her life in a tragic accident falling through the ice on the pond. Her untimely death has shocked and saddened all of us. We know Katie was well known and loved by many friends in the community. A special thank you to AmTech for their services during this difficult time. The McCoy & Hewitt Families • Custom Excavation • Licensed Septic Installer • Natural Stone landscape: Rock Walls, Steps, Decorative Stone • Shoreline Restoration • Road Bulding & Maintenance • Haulage: Sand, Gravel, Topsoil • Hydro Pole Installation (705) 656-8485 www.am-tech.ca We Make Water Clearly Better! Well and Lake Water Treatment U/V Systems, Iron Filters, Water Softeners and Drinking Water Systems. We Make Water Clearly Better! www.clearwatershop.com Well & Lake Water Treatment Fresh, Pure Reverse Osmosis Water 613-332-2323 219 Hastings St. Unit 1 Bancroft, ON K0L 1C0 WE SPECIALIZE IN INSURANCE COLLISION REPAIRS TO ALL MAKES AND MODELS
© Copyright 2024