March 2015
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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By Roman Miszuk
WMiszuk
e are into the month of March and it
has been a long and very cold winter.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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She advocates that this learning needs to be taught
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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.
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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.
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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!
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Woody’s is a uniquely North Kawartha
gallery and gift store, opening this
summer in Apsley.
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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]
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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.
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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.
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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 ~
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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
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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
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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
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Bartlett Insurance...................................................613-332-3586
Cedar Kirtley.............................................................705-656-4842
Clark Breuls - Remax..............................................705-656-1044
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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
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Bancroft Motors......................................................613-332-2438
Casey’s Propane......................................................800-252-1526
Watts & Sutherland Auto Body..........................613-332-3240
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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.
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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!
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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.
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• Hydro Pole Installation
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