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Apsley Voice Celebrates 10th Anniversary by Elizabeth Johnston September 25th 2001, I recorded in my journal that I had been restless in the night thinking about the need for a ‘paper’ to report the local news. As a member of the Health Task Force it was important to get the local news out so the public would understand what we were planning. When I told Bill about my idea to form a group with the library to discuss the possibility of starting a paper, he suggested I slow down and consider what I was doing as he felt I was already too busy. By the end of the day I was thankful that he asked me to consider what I had planned. I decided that I really find working in a group too slow and felt that with help from Bill Dulmage who ran the Chamber of Commerce paper the Mirror I could do this myself. The Mirror closed shop for over a year. Unfortunately Bill suffered a stroke shortly after offering his help so I was on my own. In between phoning local retailers for ad placement and shopping for the best printing rates I struggled to put together the first copy of the Apsley Voice. It was very difficult but I was very determined to complete the task. On Nov 1st 2001 the first paper hit the streets. Sixteen pages in black & white. The front page was written by Janice Griffith titled ‘To Your Health’.

EDITORIAL EXCERPT from Page 3 of the very first Apsley Voice Edition by Elizabeth Johnston Why Apsley? Why do we need a Voice in Apsley? Why would a couple of seniors come out of the serenity of retirement to take on the daunting task of publishing a community newspaper? Do we call this enterprise a newspaper or is this really called a newsletter? These are questions we wish to answer. We choose Apsley because it is the centre of North Kawartha . We wish to serve the communication needs of all the communities of North Kawartha. Good healthy dialogue is essential in society whether we are speaking of families, schools, churches, clubs, or nations. North Kawartha has lacked this opportunity for an exchange of ideas and information for some time now. As seniors in North Kawartha we have an obligation, Bringing the Voices of the Kawarthas to You

INDEX Apsley Voice 10th Anniversary ................................Front page, 3 Bridge Report ............................................................................04 Ontario Election ........................................................................05 Breakfast for Learning ..............................................................06 Burleigh Road Historical Society .............................................06 Apsley Legion.............................................................................07 Lakeside Morning .....................................................................08 ABC Seniors ...............................................................................09 One Way Out ..............................................................11 All About Bill Part 2 ..................................................................12 Conservatives /Liberals .............................................................13 Trouble with the Trout ...............................................................13 North Of 7 Film Fest ..................................................................13 Council Notes ........................................................................14 Laurie Scott .......................................................................15 Men’s Golf Tournament ............................................................16 Women’s Golf Tournament ......................................................17 Don Abel .................................................................................19 Beyond The Three R’s ........................................................19 Lions Report .....................................................................20 Buckhorn Harvest Craft Show ...........................................20 Sportsman’s Corner ...................................................................21 Parks and Recreation NKCC ..............................................22 Anita Payne .......................................................................24 Solar Power .......................................................................18 Apsley Central Public School ...................................................25 Rick Johnson ..............................................................................25 Community Gardening .......................................................26 On The Watch ............................................................................26 Health Unit Texting for Youth ...................................................26 Local Business Feature ............................................................27 Church News .............................................................................28 Letters to the Editor ...................................................................29 Apsley Ping Pong ..............................................................29 Advertisers’ Directory................................................................30

as long as we are capable, to use our talents and our strengths to serve as best we can, in whatever way seems appropriate. Indeed it never crossed my mind that we would undertake this task until my own frustration with this need pushed us to take on the challenge. I realize this won’t be easy. However, I can honestly say I’m enjoying the job and I am thankful for the opportunity. This is not a newspaper in the conventional sense because it will not be dealing with “hard news”. It goes beyond the scope of a newsletter since it will be reporting from many different groups. We think that this paper is needed and we would not be able to bring it to you without your help. Our many friends in the retail sector have paid for this publication through their generous placement of ads. Please note who they are and use the resources they offer. Thank you for this consideration and thanks to all who contributed to Apsley’s Voice. page 3

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Bridge Report

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The summer brought out quite a few extra players, giving us seven and eight tables at times. I would like to thank Larry and Lynn Legault for all their efforts running the events, plus being able to use their computer to give us the results within 15 minutes at the end of play. Thanks also to MaryAnn and Brian Bell, Lynda and Dan Kitt for their help during the summer. Another note of thanks has to go out to all the people who bring in goodies every week. So, for a fun and friendly game of Bridge, come out to the Trinity United Church every Friday from 1:00 to 4:00 pm. You do not need a partner. Call Bob at 705-656-9401 for further information. “Life is not always a matter of holding good cards; but sometimes of playing a poor hand well” Robert Louis Stevenson page 4

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Ontario Election October 6 The five Candidates for Haliburton-Kawartha Lakes-Brock are: Don Abel, New Democratic Party www.donabel.ca Rick Johnson, Liberal Party www.votejohnson.ca Charles Olito, Freedom Party www.freedomparty.on.ca Anita Payne, Green Party www.gpo.ca/riding/29/candidate Laurie Scott, Progressive Conservative Party www.votelaurie.com In this election, HKLB voters can choose from three people who have previous on-the-job experience. Don Abel was the MPP from 1990 to 1995, Laurie Scott was the MPP from 2003 for six years until she quit in an attempt to give her seat to the PC leader John Tory. Voters rejected her idea and Rick Johnston became the MPP in March 2009. If you believe the polls, despite her self-indulgent miscalculation, Scott is leading her competition and may be returning to Queen’s Park.

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Breakfast for Learning at Apsley Central Public School W

ith the start of the new school year there is always the buzz of excitement from all the ‘new’ things we get. New pencils, new teachers, new clothes, new haircuts, new routines. For me I have a new role, the one of the Breakfast Program coordinator at Apsley Central Public School. It’s a big step for me, filling the shoes of Jacqueline Cutajar, the previous coordinator as she did so much for the kids, the school and the program. I wish her much success in her current and future adventures. Our program this year will have both the breakfast and afternoon snack portion. The breakfast program will give the students who need a little extra in the morning what they need to have a great start to the day. Menu items include muffins, bagels, fruit salad, pizza, juice, milk, oatmeal and much more! The afternoon snack portion is to provide a little boost to the end of the day. Some kids get so hungry by the end of the day that they loose focus, act up and have trouble concentrating. By providing a healthy snack, we hope to give the kids the extra fuel they need to get through the end of the day. This program is not a substitute for lunches and snacks brought from home, it is there to fill in any gaps that sometimes happen. There is no cost to the students who use this program. We rely on donations and the Breakfast for Learning and Food For Kids grants. This year has started out with a very generous donation from The United, Anglican, Catholic and Community churches in the area. At a service on Sunday, September 11th, over $350 were donated to the program at the school. THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU! As always we ask for volunteers for the program. Whether you have time to spare to serve, to prepare, to shop or if you have any ideas for meal or fundraising I ask that you contact the school (705-656-4231) or myself to find out more. I look forward to another successful year, providing breakfasts and snacks for learning, Michelle Meddings Coordinator Breakfast and Snack for Learning Programs (705) 654-5084

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he Burleigh Road Historical Society is looking for new members! The annual membership fee is only $5, and we meet at 1 p.m. in the Public Library on the first Monday each month except legal holidays. Please come out and join us.! Currently we are working to develop a map of North Kawartha Township showing every cemetery, church and school, past and present in the township. For more information about the Burleigh Road Historical Society, or to join the Society please call Bob Burns at 705-656-1042.

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Royal Canadian Legion Branch 381, Apsley October 2011 A significant event took place in October 1942. The Italian Government, under Benito Mussolini joined the Germans against the USA, Britain, Canada. General Brooke, who was the chief advisor to Winston Churchill, was given the job of breaking the news to the embattled PM whose country had heard nothing but bad news for the previous two years.

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“The Italians sir, they have joined the war, sir”

But wait! The most important yearly campaign the Legion undertakes is the Poppy Campaign. It will begin October 28, 2011 and will run until Nov 11, 2011. The Poppy Fund enables us to offer aid and assistance to veterans, not only those of WWII and Korea, but the younger men who served in Kosovo and Afghanistan. Modern war creates needs that were not even thought of in the last century. Support the Royal Canadian Legion Poppy Campaign, we want to see a poppy on every lapel and shirtfront in Apsley. For what THEY did, it is the least we can do and is the best way of saying ….

“The Italians? On whose side?” asked Churchill.

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“They’ve joined the Germans, Prime Minister.”

Lastly, please circle December 31/2011 on your calendar. The 2nd Annual New years’ Gala [supporting the Apsley Legion] will be held again at the NKCC featuring live entertainment, a New Year’s midnight supper and exciting happenings throughout the evening. The Gala was a smash hit last year and will be even better in 2011. Designated Drivers will be available. Watch for details and ticket sources around town.

Quietly he entered the great man’s study and announced, “I am afraid I have some news about the war sir.” “What is it Brookie?” replied the PM.

“Well, “ said Winston, “That’s only fair. We had them the last time.” P.S. Do not think I am anti-Italian. Do not write letters. This was a true anecdote from WWII, and aside from fighting wars, the Italians produce great food, art, cars, music and wines. You have to love a people who can turn a tomato, a garlic bud, herbs and olive oil into gastronomic ecstasy. If it were not for the Italians, half of Canada would not yet be built and we’d never have had Sophia Loren or Luciano Pavarotti.

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ABC Seniors October 2011 by Helen Richardson Why? Well, we meet every Tuesday starting with W e are now watching summer slowly slip shuffle board at 10.30, tea and coffee are on and away, it was slow coming, but when it got here we ready for anyone, many sit around visiting, lunch really had a lovely warm season.

Our ABC Seniors had a good BBQ to wind up our regular season, we still had Line Dancing, Euchre and Bridge through the summer months. We had a lunch planned, followed by a boat tour on Stoney Lake, alas the boat had problems, so we had to miss a trip which was much looked forward to. A group signed up to go to Campbellford for Chinese food plus visiting both a cheese and chocolate factory, only good reports came back. Our new season has started, we are now up and running. Our line dancers are going to Bancroft for a day of dancing. A bus full of Seniors are off to The Herongate Dinner Theater, with a play titled “Sex Please we’re 60” sounds like a fun show. Maybe you should join our ABC Seniors club.

is served at 12.00, then tables are cleared for Euchre and Bridge for the eager players. There are also other card or board games available for anyone interested. Our meal plan is two hot meals a month, Pot Luck or Soup and Sandwich, there are guest speakers and also several trips.

The cost of having a friendly group to join is a big $5.00 a year, hot lunch is $5.00 pot luck is “bring a dish” or $3.00 a person, to line dance it is $4.00. Many people find the winter months dragging, so come on out and have some fun. Hey! Who said because you are a senior that you can’t keep on, keeping on? Contact Mrs. Helen Richardson (President) 705-6561585 or Mrs. Elfie Price (Vice-President) 705-6563166

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e are pleased to announce that we are nearing the completion and subsequent opening of the Fitness Centre located in the North Kawartha Community Centre. Equipment is being installed at the end of September and beginning of October. We are very fortunate to be receiving new commercial rated equipment that includes a large selection of cardio and strength equipment that will meet the needs of all ages and levels of fitness. In addition to the equipment, there will be an entertainment system, door card readers for automated access and surveillance cameras. We are planning a soft opening starting October 12, 2011, which will follow with a Grand Opening in November to acknowledge the Agencies that made this possible. Acknowledgement of these agencies is not possible until after the Provincial Election. For complete information on the fitness centre including, membership process, membership fees, equipment description, hours of operation, etc., please check our website at www.northkawartha.on.ca Follow the Recreation and Culture tab and then Fitness Centre Tab. Or call 705-656-4922.

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One Way Out The 10th anniversary of 9/11 has come and gone. It reminds us that the madness which perpetrated this horror came from the mind of one man, Osama Bin Laden.

Absolute power in the hands of one individual, inevitably breeds self-aggrandizement, corruption and a defiling of moral and ethical values. The last fifty years has shown us how autocratic rule simply does not work; how a country like Cuba, under Castro’s communism descended into a state of deprivation and poverty. Papa Doc and Baby Doc reduced the people of Haiti to the unhealthiest and poorest living conditions of any people in the Western World. Even with the abomination of 9/11 still fresh in our minds, it seems that the world, in one way at least, is changing for the better. I am referring to how dictators and autocrats are no longer being tolerated, now that the International Criminal Court in the Hague is fearlessly prosecuting tyrannical rulers who have been charged with genocide and crimes against humanity. Leaders of countries like Rwanda, The Sudan, Romania, Iraq and Egypt.

would be a Nigerian. The President of the United States would be an Argentinian. The Leader of Egypt would be a Canadian, and so forth. These leaders would be hired on the basis of their outstanding organizational, empathic and non-biased abilities; not upon any Photo: Lyn Wynans national or chauvinistic value system. Lobbyists would, of course, be banned. Or is that being overly optimistic? © Alex Hamilton-Brown, Bancroft

As a watchdog organization, the United Nation has been labeled a toothless bulldog – all bark and no bite. But in effect, the very fact that they can be on-the-spot and give despotism a headache is a positive position for human rights and freedoms. The Romans had the right idea when they formed the Senate in 750 BC, which was created to oversee how and where the current ruler was leading the country. In one way the U.N. plays a similar role as an intermediary in cases of conflict. And their stabilization force could be a further development toward world peace. Still, there are scores of countries whose parliamentary procedures crumble under outrageously inhumane sociopathic dictators like Hitler, Gadhafi, Idi Amin, Ceausescu and Milosevic, – the list goes on. If countries continue to be led by one person, let it be a person brought in from outside; one obvious advantage being that it would help alleviate tribal friction and unrest. It was the futurist thinker George Bernard Shaw who came up with an original and sensible suggestion. It would unfold something like this: the Prime Minister of Canada Bringing the Voices of the Kawarthas to You

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All About Bill Part 2 By Liz Johnston “Good Heavens, I can’t find my purse. Whatever did I do with my wallet? Oh no! I can’t find my car keys. I’m going to be late again.” OK, relax, take a deep breath and review in your mind where you last saw the item you lost. Then you may be able to visualize where that item could be. Anyone can be absent minded once in awhile and that doesn’t mean you have Alzheimer’s disease. For people with A.D. absent mindedness is a continuous state of being. Bill can be as normal as anybody for a time but inevitably will slip into a world of confusion and won’t even remember from minute to minute. Everyone can relate to going into a room to get something and discover you can’t remember what you came for. You probably go back to where you were, to pick up the thread of your thoughts and know what you went for. People who suffer A.D. will not even remember where they were before searching for what they can’t remember.

Letter to the Editor: Correction Dear Lucy, Last week I went to the CIBC in Lakefield to make a donation to the trust fund for Joanne Mackenzie. (August issue) The teller was very helpful and made a couple phone calls and eventually got it sorted out. The number I had given her was incorrect. I didn’t know if I had copied it incorrectly or if it was incorrect in the Voice. When I returned home I found the issue and checked the number. On Friday I took the issue back to the bank to double check and she assured me the number in the paper was not correct. The correct number for the Trust account is 8820090 Hopefully others found a helpful teller. Perhaps a correction could be made in case others wish to donate. Thank you, Jean Henninge

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Can you imagine the frustration one would feel when you don’t know what you want to say but know you did have something important to say? Of course you can. Bill has this experience more and more. When he does try to retell a story he’s told many times, he loses his train of thought and skips into another story without even realizing he has changed horses in mid stream. Yesterday we went to Ross Memorial Hospital for Bill to have Laser Surgery. The procedure takes only a minute or two but the wait time is up to two hours. He wandered out several times believing the procedure had been done. Later we went to buy him some pants. He wore his new pants out of the store and carried his old ones home. When we got home he said he couldn’t find his glasses and car keys and asked me to phone the hospital to find out if he had left them there. I checked out his old pants and discovered the missing items. Four times I showed him the lost items and each time he asked me to phone the hospital to find them. It’s easy to get frustrated, then I think of Bill and know he is frustrated as well so I remind myself that this difficult journey is, ‘All about Bill’ I comfort him and in this way I’m comforted too.

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Conservative and Liberal Actions regarding School and Child Care in Apsley between 2005 and 2010 by Helen Osborne Conservatives Liberals 2006–Stephen Harper cancelled the Early Learning and Child Care Agreement negotiated and signed by Ontario in 2005. 3 members of our committee visited Barry Devolin, who tried to get a meeting with Diane Findlay.M.P regarding child care. We received a letter from her informing us that there would be no meeting. One negative-the classrooms were smaller than usual, Gr. 7 & 8’s and JK/SK rooms felt too crowded. Oh yes, under Mike Harris, the formula for size of classrooms was reduced to save money-a legacy that will be felt in our school for the next 100 years! Conservatives voted against full day kindergarten.

North of 7 Film Fest OCT 11/11 - Oranges & Sunshine The true story of a social worker who learns that thousands of children in the care of British Social Services were illegally and silently deported from the UK to Australia in the 1940’s. NOV 08/11 – Potiche A sly feminist comedy that tells the story of a housewife that is forced to take over the family business and how life will never be the same again. DEC 13/11 – The First Grader An inspiring true tale of the human desire to improve ourselves as a 84 year old man who has never had the opportunity…goes to school.

2007-Dalton McGuinty responded immediately to an email from me providing financial data to support the argument to keep the school Apsley. (It had been declared “Prohibitive to Repair” and the School Board was looking at various options.) Email to Gerard Kennedy, Minister of Educationresponse back that Liberal philosophy was to promote Child Care Centres in schools when there was an established need. A meeting of Barry Rand and our committee with Jeff Leal, MPP for Peterborough in which he promised to promote our need to Kathleen Wynne, Minister of Education. Success-the Ministry of Children and Youth Services worked with the Ministry of Education and Kawartha Pine Ridge School Board to establish a child care facility in the new school which opened March, 2010. In 2010 full day kindergarten began in Apsley P.S. The goal is to have full-day kindergarten in all elementary schools in the province by 2014.

Trouble with the TROUT There is trouble brewing with a new Community Care service: “The Rural Overland Utility Transit” (TROUT). This is a thrice-weekly, transit to Peterborough bus service, which offers day trips into Peterborough for $30 (return) or $20 for seniors. They travel on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays. Apparently, if more people don’t start using this service, it will be reduced or cancelled. Come on folks – get on the bus! For more info, call 613-332-4700 extension 28.

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Council Notes Sept. 6, 2011 Boathouses over Water CAO, Shannon Hunter, reported that the solicitor had reviewed the issue of building boathouses over the water and determined that North Kawartha only has jurisdiction over the land. Deputy Reeve, Barry Rand said that he is concerned about the implications, and asked if there was any way that the township could obtain some control over building in-water boathouses. Building Inspector, Jim Sangster confirmed that the Ontario Building Code does not apply to these structures so, currently, a resident could build anything over the water even if the structure was unsafe. Ms. Hunter stated that the township does not want the liability associated with approving or inspecting a structure built over the water. Reeve, Jim Whelan stated that he and councillor-atlarge, Arnie Brown will be meeting with the park superintendent to work on a memorandum of understanding as to what will be allowed to be built over the water. Although this would only be applicable to the park, he said that he would attempt to get agreement from MNR and Fisheries and Oceans for the lakes outside of the park. He did clarify that this would be a very long process. Ambrose Moran, a resident interested in planning issues, gave a comprehensive presentation including the background to the problem. He said that in his view, the MNR free-use policy is flawed to the extent that it theoretically would permit a 36,000 sq.ft. in-water boathouse on pilings on some of the lakes in North Kawartha in the absence of township zoning. He stated that Peterborough county appears to be “far behind” Haliburton and Muskoka in the creation and enforcement of waterfront development controls. He urged council to pass an interim bylaw to attempt to halt the building of in-water boathouses until a proper study can be completed. He said that this recommendation was made to HavelockBelmont-Metheun a year ago and nothing was done resulting in a 2500 sq.ft. floating boathouse on Jack lake “which is a monument to their inaction”. Mr. Moran added that he thought that the township has jurisdiction to zone the lakes based on a planning report (http://www.highlandseast.ca/files/housekeeping.amendment.report_02.pdf) prepared for the township of Highlands East. Council thanked him for his presentation. Important Meetings Scheduled Council will meet on Oct 24 to discuss the Capital Forecast; on Nov 4 for the Strategic Plan and on Nov 22 for the 2012 budget. All meetings will begin at 9:30 am. Glen Alda Community Center Council approved the application for funding to make renovations to the Glen Alda Community Centre. page 14

If the funding (up to $50,000 ) is received, the township would have to pay $15,000 of the total construction to make the entrance and washrooms wheel-chair accessible. Fitness Centre Security Equipment Director of Parks and Recreation, Gary Geraldi, recommended accepting the bid for $14,740 from Trent Security Systems for the card reader-access-system and closed circuit TV system for the new Fitness centre in the Community Centre. Mr. Geraldi also stated that, because of competitive quotes, the centre will now be able to install two entertainment units in the exercise room and mirrors on the walls of the banquet hall. He explained that there are some group functions like ladies gymnastics and dancing, where the group would like to be separated from the regular citizens in the exercise room. The new exercise room should be open on the weekend following Thanksgiving. Council approved the recommendations. Doug Hutton

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s a Registered Nurse, local volunteer and twoterm MPP, I’ve dedicated my career to helping families living in Haliburton-Kawartha Lakes-Brock. Today, with local family budgets stretched to the limit, I’ve decided to re-enter public life in order to give the constituents throughout our riding the real break they deserve. An Ontario PC government led by Tim Hudak will give families a break by helping get their home energy bills under control. We will remove the HST from home hydro bills, we will remove the debt retirement charge from home hydro bills, and we will unplug those mandatory smart meters that force seniors to do their laundry in the middle of the night. A Tim Hudak government will protect our universally accessible, publicly funded health care system and make the patients the priority. We will increase our annual investment in health care by over $6 billion dollars in our first term. We will give home care users more dignity, more flexibility, and more say in who provides these services to them. We will take a refreshing approach to job growth in Ontario; we will get out of the way of small business owners. A Tim Hudak government will cut the corporate tax rate to 10% and treat energy policy as economic policy, not as a social program to benefit a chosen few. We will end job killing red tape and let small businesses do what they do best – serve their customers. On October 6th, the families of Haliburton, Kawartha Lakes - Brock will be given a clear choice. They can elect another Dalton McGuinty Liberal Government who will raise their taxes and continue to ignore the needs of rural Ontario, or they can elect an Ontario PC government led by Tim Hudak who will show them the respect and relief they deserve. Bringing the Voices of the Kawarthas to You

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Marvel Rapids Mens Golf League Tournament Sept 1st

Del Manary and Ken Walker presenting the Most Improved Golfer trophy to Oak Langille.

The Tournament participants.

Ken Walker presenting to Del Manary the Low Handicap Champion trophy.

Mens League Captains: Del Manary and Ken Walker presenting the Low Gross trophy to Bill Rasberry the Tournament Champion.

Photos by Jim O’Shea Del Manary presenting the Tournament Low Net trophy to Wally Lavigne. page 16

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Marvel Rapids 4th Annual Ladies’ Open

hirty-two ladies from Marvel Rapids, Owenbrook and Hamilton Bay Golf Courses played a tournament on Sept 13th. Although the purpose was, of course, to win, the reality was the fun provided as we watched the teams come into the clubhouse in their “costumes” and with their chosen “team names”. Our theme was “Night at the Oscars/Movies”. In gorgeous outfits came the Chandoliers and the Pink Ladies accompanied by the Men in Black, the Cartoon Chippers, the Gunfighters, Plain Janes and West Bay Hackers and the Wizards of Oz. Ev Rasberry, using the golfers’ response to her “applause meter” determined that the Tin Man (Lynn Challinor), the Scarecrow (Bonnie Kaye), the Cowardly Lion (Wendy Boyer) and Dorothy (Gail Taylor) with Toto were the winners for the Best Costume. This team has come a long way from their previous “lives” as Marvel Rapids Hookers and the reformed Holy Ones. This same team tied with the Pink Ladies, Ann Rightmyer, Joy Parker, Joan McLean and Brenda Burns with a score of 36 (Par for the Course) but in the count back The Wizard of Oz team won by a stroke! Bonnie and Lynn were closest to the Pin on #4 and 9 and Val Foster had the longest drive on #8. We also recognized the Most Improved Golfers of the season, Dorothy Jordison, Joy Parker and Ann Rightmyer. Judith Manary received $152 in donations from the group for her “Walk for the Cure” in support of Breast Cancer. Thanks to all the participants for the enthusiasm and fun generated at the OPEN! Helen Osborne Winners for the Best Costume were the Wizards of Oz Team: Tin Man (Lynn Challinor), the Scarecrow (Bonnie Kaye), the Cowardly Lion (Wendy Boyer) and Dorothy (Gail Taylor) with Toto. Bringing the Voices of the Kawarthas to You

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ast month we talked about the difference between Off-Grid & On-Grid, & examples of costs to go solar. We know that going Off-grid, you will not get any financial payback from anyone, it is really a lifestyle choice and having no ties to the grid. On-grid, you remain tied into the grid, so you have more options. You can draw power from Hydro when your system is not producing enough power, or you can sell surplus energy back to Hydro with the Ontario Microfit Program... that’s if they let you! and if Hydro goes out, so does your power. Having a system that can produce enough power to sell back to hydro changes the size of solar system you need, which in turn means the cost of that system increases, sometimes substantially. To enter into the Ontario Governments Feed-In Tariff program which started a few years ago, the cost of having a solar system that could produce enough energy to sell back to hydro to have as a money making investment would be about $70,000 to $100,000(approx) for a 12% to 15% return with a contract of 20 years. Anywhere between 44.3cents and 80.2cents per kilowatt hour (at the moment). Sounds great eh? Ah, remember folks, now that you have done this investment, you still need the weather to co-operate with your investment. Hmm, is that demanding the Sun to shine for profit, rather than provide the energy needed to run your home. To have your solar system running in a perfect scenario in Ontario, you need the Sun at least 5 hours a day for maximum production of green energy. The fact is this Microfit program was such an appealing investment for people, that over 25,000 Ontarian’s applied for it, with another 50 to 80 applicants coming into Ontario Power Authority everyday. Our understanding is that Hydro did not expect so many people to be interested in this program that is being offered by the Ontario Government. We feel there was a disconnect with information between the invention of this program and Hydro. Hydro says their existing system cannot accommodate the amount of people interested in this program. (To have so many people interested in solar is a great thing.) This incentive program is or should I say was guaranteeing above market prices for 20 years. You do not need to be a mathematician to realize this is not a sustainable situation and Hydro knows it. They are page 18

not going to continuously make 20 year contracts at a loss to them. Also, Hydro One is sending many people that have already secured a “conditional offer” from OPA, and have installed their solar systems, a letter or email, stating their solar system couldn’t be connected because of “capacity restraints in its transmission network”. Since 2011, a lot of these letters have been sent out. There are many stories of people spending their life-savings, taking out loans to install these solar systems to sell their green energy back to hydro as an excellent lucrative long term investment, and they are now struggling financially to repay these loans, as their solar systems sit there looking pretty, and not producing power for them or for Hydro and here’s the kicker, they still must pay their regular electricity bill every month, (because they do not have storage batteries.) Many of these people have asked how long it will take for Hydro to make these upgrades in the system, so their investments can start working for them and they have received either no reply, a curt, uninformative reply and absolutely no guarantee’s, or a big “not-gonnahappen.” The fact is if you have not been accepted before Dec. 8th, 2010, the rules have changed and they keep on changing. For a small percentage of people that made this investment, they have done very well financially for themselves, they saw a great opportunity and made a good financial decision. But, here’s the BUT, now hydro is talking about increasing hydro rates to pay for all these upgrades. That means that everyone that gets a hydro bill & has nothing to do with solar, will have to pay for this upgrade and that does not seem fair, for someone to pay for someone else to benefit financially. Don’t we have enough of that in our society already? The Ontario Power Authority now has certified, qualified microfit suppliers, some of those businesses are here in this area. These people know the rules and regulations, which for me are confusing. We trust our local renewable energy supplier’s will assist anyone interested in this microfit program and can assist you to make an informed decision on all your solar needs. We have noticed that whether you go off or stay on-grid, the prices for solar panels are going down, so now is a good time to start that solar project. Because of the disconnect with the Microfit program, it is affecting everyone’s solar business (especially in Ontario). Many businesses opened up solar businesses to fulfill the demand for the Solar Microfit program. Now, with so many people NOT being accepted on this program, businesses are trying to sell their stock, & closing their doors. This has affected, not only the guy who wanted to make a little extra cash for his retirement, it is also affecting the solar business industry as a whole. Continued on Page 20 Bringing the Voices of the Kawarthas to You

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his year we celebrate the 33rd Annual Buckhorn Harvest Craft Show, at the Buckhorn Community Centre Thanksgiving weekend, Oct. 8-10, 2011. Show hours are Saturday, Oct, 8, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.; Sunday, Oct. 9, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.; and Monday, Oct. 10, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. General Admission is $5.00. Children 12 and under – Free.

Don www.donabel.ca Abel – NDP

Your admission ticket gives you the opportunity to win a $100.00 Shopping Spree at the Buckhorn 2012 Spring Craft Show. Make sure you place your ticket in one of the boxes at the show. The entire show is wheelchair accessible and there is ample free parking available.

Don is a problem solver. As a former MPP for the riding of Wentworth North (NDP 1990-95) and currently the Senior Licensing Officer for the City of Kawartha A good time to visit would be while you and your Lakes, Don knows how to listen and work with people to guests are waiting for the turkey to cook! resolve complicated issues. For further information, please contact, Diane Michell Don studied economics, industrial sociology, political Coordinator – (705) 657-3615 science, labour history and labour law at the Labour [email protected] College of Canada in Ottawa. He is currently a member of CUPE Local 855 and the Municipal Law Enforcement A FUND RAISING EVENT FOR THE BUCKHORN Officers Association of Ontario. COMMUNITY CENTRE Don and his wife Debra have been married for thirtynine years and have two grown children.

Beyond the 3R’s Lily Hamill

On October 6’th elect Don Abel for change that will put people first. NDP Platform includes: improve patient care and stop wasting healthcare dollars on management – provide home care in every community – build accessible longterm care – scrap LHINs and make healthcare accountable to communities – stop healthcare cuts and provide primary care from doctors or nurse practitioners – promote healthy living to lower healthcare costs – provide relief from gas price increases – eliminate HST from hydro and heating bills – stand up for consumers and stop defending the interests of insurance companies – grow the economy by rewarding job-creation companies – end corporate tax give-aways – reform labour laws to protect workers – allow the Ombudsman to investigate hospitals, long-term care, school boards, children’s aid, universities, police and retirement homes – ensure that public dollars go to front line services instead of insiders and consultants. Bringing the Voices of the Kawarthas to You

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ctober 17-21 is Waste Reduction Week in Canada. This year with the development of a new Waste Management Master Plan reducing waste has been front and centre in our minds. This month we want it to be front and centre in your mind too. Most people collect garbage in their homes and put it on the curb for collection or throw it in the large bin at the transfer station. Beyond that we rarely think about where garbage is actually going. By using all 6 “R’s,” rethink, refuse, reduce, reuse, re-gift and recycle, you can reduce waste. For more waste reduction information please call 705-775-2737.

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On Grid and the Microfit Program continued from page 18 Remember folks, before signing anything, read the fine print and remember the old saying if its too good to be true, it probably is, for some of us anyway.

The Lions Report for October, 2011 By Brenda Lenson

On Wednesday, August 24th at our Wednesday Night

Bingo, we held the draw for the winners of our Annual Boat Draw.

Finally, our thought is, perhaps with all this confusion and politics involved in this renewable energy program, And the winners are:… perhaps its time to look at devising a program which 1st Prize - Boat, motor and trailer: benefits us all. For us, having a program that would Teresa Miszkiel, Gloucester, Ont. give absolutely everyone the ability to go solar, wind, 2nd prize $500 Rick Dunford , Warsaw, Ont. renewable energy, would be fantastic. How about a 3rd Prize $300. Ruth Pezzack, Peterborough government program that makes it possible for everyone to go green, no matter what their financial situation, and Congratulations to the winners and many thanks to a program that works! We know that other countries everyone who purchased a ticket. have fairly good programs for people that want to go The Apsley & District Lions website is now back up solar, all you have to do is investigate for yourself on and running, thanks to Lion Doug Clear. Please check the world wide web. Don’t believe us, check things out out our site, aplseylionsclub.ca, for information on for yourself. upcoming events and pictures and information on past events. We know that not everyone will agree with what we Do you ever wonder where the money goes? I know have said, and we know we do not have all the answers. it seems that we are always selling tickets or holding All we can do is express what we have learned and the various events to raise money so I thought I would start choices we have made and how we feel about those letting people know where the money goes. This past choices. The rest is up to you. It would be great to hear month we supported the Closer to Home Campaign at about other peoples’ experiences and choices for living the Peterborough Regional Health Centre for the new in a self sustaining way. After all, going green should radiation facility. Currently people needing radiation not be about making the green, rather about changing have to travel to either Oshawa; Kingston or Toronto the way we use the gifts the Earth has provided all of us, for treatment. This facility will enable people to have so that we can live a healthier, wiser, simpler, gentler, the treatment “closer to home” in Peterborough. We respectful, and loving life, here on Earth. Now that also supported the local Community Care and the would be a great incentive program!!! Gary and Anna Stackaruk Lions Club in Goderich for disaster relief for people in the community of Goderich who were affected by the devastating tornado in August. We had the pleasure of helping the Fire Department with their open house on September 3rd by cooking up our famous burgers and fries.

A Free COC Seminar: Bridges to Better Business

Date: Wednesday October 12 Time: 8:00 a.m. until 9:45 a.m. Location: The Community Centre in Bridgenorth

This event is hosted annually in the County of

Oops!! Last month I made an error when I listed the directors of our club. I incorrectly said Keith Post and it is Keith Warner who is our director. We have started making plans for our Annual Christmas Parade, if you would like to participate in it, please contact me at (705)656-9254. The Children’s Christmas Party will follow the parade, this is open to all children in the area to come and see Santa. More details on these events at a later date.

Peterborough to bring entrepreneurs together to discuss topics of importance. This year focuses on the 7 secrets to business success, power of partner- Don’t forget, Wednesday Night Bingo!! It is held at ship, embracing social media, customer loyalty and the North Kawartha Community Centre at 7:00 PM. more. This event is in partnership with the East Kawartha Chamber of Commerce and the township Come on out for some fun and a chance to win the jackpot. of Smith Ennismore Lakefield. page 20

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Sportsman’s Corner By Roman Miszuk O

How to prepare your fish and game for the taxidermist.

ctober has arrived and hunting and angling opportunities abound. Hunting seasons for bear, deer (archery), waterfowl and small game have opened and fish have put on their feed bags trying to fatten up for the winter. The next two months are probably favourites for many anglers and hunters. Let’s suppose that you harvest an animal that you would like to have mounted. How should you handle it so that a taxidermist has the best opportunity to preserve your animal? Let’s start with fish. Once you have landed it, handle the fish as little as possible. If you are going to have a replica fish made, take a length and girth measurement, photograph the fish and release it. If you are going to have a skin mount done, keep the fish fresh, don’t gut it and freeze it whole in a thick plastic bag. To protect the fish’s fins from damage, wrap the fish in a wet towel before freezing it in the bag. If your fish is long and freezer space limited, place it in a garbage bag and bend the fish into a circle and tie off the bag before freezing. A large pike or muskie will take up no more room than a garbage can lid frozen this way. If you are going to have a bird mounted make sure that it is a mature specimen that is not too badly damaged by the shot or retrieving dog. Spend your hard earned money on a quality specimen. Again, do not gut the animal. Place some Kleenex or cotton in the throat to prevent blood from staining the feathers. Lay the head next to the body and freeze in a Ziploc freezer bag. The bird can be kept this way for months before taking it to a taxidermist. For a shoulder mount deer head, start with incisions around each foreleg and then around the body of the animal just behind the shoulders. Tube skin the cape making no more incisions and disconnect the head from the neck. Let the taxidermist skin out the head for this can be quite tricky. Moose heads are skinned the same way as deer except that you make an extra incision from in between the ears, down the back of the neck to the shoulders. Deer heads can be frozen whereas moose should be kept cool and taken to a taxidermist within days of skinning. Bringing the Voices of the Kawarthas to You

If you harvest a bear and have never skinned one before, get the help of someone who has. Leave as little fat on the skin as possible and leave the paws and head in the skin. Fold the skin as you would a blanket leaving the head and paws on the outside of the raw skin and freeze it in a garbage bag. Don’t bother salting any skin or cape that still has the head and/or paws still in it, just freeze it and take it to a taxidermist.It is said that beauty is in the eye of the beholder, so a fish doesn’t need to be a record breaker nor a buck make the Boone and Crockett list to have them mounted and proudly displayed on your wall. Happy hunting and fishing.

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North Kawartha Community Centre Weekly Events: Mon. 9:30 am Walking Group 8:00 pm Line Dancing for all ages Tues. 10:00 am – 4:00 pm A.B.C. Seniors Club 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm Ping Pong Wed. 9:30 am Walking Group 11:30 am – 3:30 pm Line Dancing (July and August) 7:00 pm Lions Bingo Thurs. 7:00 pm Lion’s Meeting (2nd and 4th Thursday every month) Fri. 9:30 am Walking Group 10:30 am to 12:30 pm Early Years (1st, 2nd and 3rd Fridays each month) Public Skating and Pick Up Hockey Schedule Mon. 10:30 am to 12:00 pm Parents and Tots ($2/skater or $5/family) 9:00 pm to 10:00 pm Men’s Pick Up ($5/player) Tues. 10:30 am to 12:00 pm Parents and Tots ($2/skater or $5/family) 9:00 pm to 10:00 pm Ladies Pick Up ($5/player) Wed. 10:30 am to 12:00 pm Parents and Tots ($2/skater or $5/family) 3:30 pm to 5:00 pm After School Public Skating ($1/skater) 5:00 pm to 6:30 pm Public Skating ($2/skater or $5/family) 9:00 pm to 10:00 pm Men’s Pick Up ($5/player) Thurs. 10:30 am to 12:00 pm Parents and Tots ($2/skater or $5/family)

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Special Events

October 8th Apsley Auctions October 15th Lucky Loonie Night November 5th ABC Craft Show December 4th Lion’s Club Christmas Parade For Fitness Centre Classes and Youth Programming, please check our website or call 705-656-4922 ext 21

Wilson Park Community Centre Weekly Events: Mon. 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm Line Dancing Tues. 10:00 am to 11:00 am Tai Chi 7:30 pm Cards Thurs. 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm Adult Social

October 15th December 3rd December 10th

Special Events Voices for Jesus Kids Christmas Party Voices for Jesus

Glen-Alda Community Centre Weekly Events: Mon. 7:00 pm Alcoholics Anonymous Wed. 10:00 am – 4:00 pm Glen Alda Seniors (2nd and 4th Wednesday every month)

Lakefield United Church Men’s Club Presents

Tom Leadbeater – Celtic music, guitar tunes and his captivating voice has earned him the reputation of one of Nova Scotia’s fine vocalists Performing at the Lakefield United Church Sunday, October 23 at 7:00pm Tickets $15.00 Happenstance Books & Yarns – 705.652.7535 Lakefield United Church (9 – noon) 705.652.3126 A.O.T.S. Men’s Club members 705.652.7744 The Men’s Club supports local children’s organizations and sends children to camp. page 22

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North K Gymnastics Club by Robin Miszuk

The North K Gymnastics Club is underway with 60 participants signed up. We are divided into 3 classes according to age and skill level starting with toddler tumble for children 3-5 years old on Saturday mornings. We also have two practices for gymnasts 6 and older Saturdays and Wednesdays after school. We are delighted to be training in our new Community Center which offers bright, clean and roomy training areas. We began our first practice September 17 and plan to run this program until mid-April 2012. Thanks to Apsely Central Public School for the loan of mats until the new ones arrive courtesy of an Ontario Communities Living Grant. An extra warm thanks to Christine Hockley who successfully applied for the grant that made gymnastics and other exciting programs available to our community. It is both fun and exciting to be head coaching this gymnastics team and I look forward to training our young athletes for years to come.

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The Rural Overland Utility Transit The(T.R.O.U.T.) Rural Overland Utility Transit (T.R.O.U.T.) Is travelling to Peterborough from Bancroft

Anita Payne

Green Party Candidate Anita Payne is a high school science teacher, now teaching online. She has taught for over twenty years in the public school system. She felt compelled to join the Green Party of Ontario in 2003, to help bring an environmental focus to political decisions. Born and raised in Toronto, Anita spent at least part of each summer for over forty years at Lake Simcoe, north of Beaverton. Interacting with nature at her cottage inspired Anita to study ecology, to become a teacher, and to become involved in her community. Anita has been married to Michael Payne for 34 years and has two grown children and one grandchild. Anita is proud that her son was born in the same hospital, Ross Memorial in Lindsay, as his father. The family lived on the Payne farm for three years and bought a house in Lindsay, but they were forced to move away for work. They continue to visit the farm regularly. Anita’s parents-in-law are gone now, but her brotherin-law and sister-in-law are still on the farm. Anita is active in several community and environmental groups. While living in eastern Ontario she chaired a county waste management committee and was president of both her quilt guild and lake association. Anita also sat on Stratford’s Energy and Environment Committee. Serving on her provincial and federal Green Party riding associations since 2003, Anita was also on the Green Party of Ontario Provincial Executive for 2 ½ years. In addition, Anita ran as a candidate in Perth-Wellington in the 2007 provincial election. Anita is a long serving executive member of the Ontario Society for Environmental Education. As a swimmer and triathlete, Anita promotes active living to maintain health and reduce one’s environmental footprint. Anita is pleased to represent the Green Party in Haliburton-Kawartha Lakes-Brock. She said “the Green Party’s policies are needed to move Ontario toward a prosperous post carbon society”. page 24

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he 2011 - 2012 school year has begun at Apsley Central PS. Welcome back to all students and their families. As well welcome back to returning staff, and warm welcomes to Ms Kristine Swift who teaches grade 3/4, Ms Terri Thrower, Child and Youth Worker and Ms Ann Johnston, school custodian. Magazine Sales have once again begun and will wrap up after the Thanksgiving weekend. Students and their families have been busy canvassing or sending invitational emails to friends and families for new subscriptions. Thank you in advance for supporting the school. Please remember that you can also renew your magazine subscriptions through this campaign as well. Congratulations go out to the winner of our Summer and Cottage Wheelbarrow Raffle: Mary Hall and winner of the carved Loon, Ann Johnston. Thank you to all who purchased tickets to support the school which raised $1,812.

Volunteers

Parents and community volunteers offer a huge resource and support base for the school community while showing their kids (grandkids or neighbours) the importance of participating in the larger community. There are many great opportunities to volunteer at the school - from an occasional day here and there to a more regular basis. Without volunteers, many of our programs could not run. Volunteering isn’t just a one way street. Not only will the school reap the benefits of your involvement — you will, too. By interacting with teachers, administrators, and other parents on a regular basis, you’ll gain a firsthand understanding of your child’s daily activities and of the school system. You’ll also tap into trends and fads of school life that can help you communicate with your kids/grandkids as they grow and change (all without intruding on their privacy or personal space). If you’re interested in and have an extra hour to spare and wish to become a school volunteer, stop in at the office to complete the necessary forms (Police Record Check). Jeffery White Principal Bringing the Voices of the Kawarthas to You

Liberal Candidate

’ve been honoured to represent this riding for the past two and a half years, and I’m very pleased with what we’ve accomplished together. Because of your input, our communities are stronger that a few short years ago. We worked hard for that. We worked together. In just over two years, I’ve delivered over $80 million for projects, capital investments and programs here in our communities. To me, that’s a good start. On October 6th, we have a choice. We can risk devastating cuts to health care, education, and social services - cuts that will hurt every one of us. We can turn our backs on our environment and stall the momentum our economy is gaining... all while raising our property taxes. Or, we can keep moving forward, together. We can support families, with after-school programs, help paying for kids’ activities and housing, and timeoff for caregivers. We can support health care, with a local cancer treatment centre and second CT scanner, more nurses and more homecare hours. We can support education, with tuition grants for university and college students and full-day kindergarten. We can support farmers, by bringing local food into our schools and hospitals, and pressing the Federal government on Risk Management. We can support small businesses, by lowering tax rates so they can grow and create more jobs. And we can support our rural communities, by investing in roads, bridges, and water systems and continuing the uploads that save our municipalities millions and keep property taxes down. Elected or not, I’ll always continue working for my community. After all, it’s where I live, shop, play, and pay taxes. I stick to my commitments. And my commitment is to continue delivering results for Haliburton-Kawartha Lakes-Brock. Rick Johnson Liberal Candidate 2011 Provincial Election page

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June Hitchcox

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o more Mourning Doves in “our” nest after July 25. Perhaps they found a better nesting spot or just decided to take the rest of the summer off! Now it is October and many bird species have migrated out of our area. Because there are not only fewer birds but also the trees have lost their leaves, birds are easier to spot and identify. Take for instance, the Sparrow families. They are able to stay longer in our area because they are seed eaters and there are lots of seeds. To help identify a Sparrow, try to quickly note some specific features: a stout seed-cracking bill; a streaked or plain breast; patterned or plain head; any eyebrow. A look through your bird book in the Sparrow section with these features in mind, should put a name to that Sparrow. Three of my favourites are the White-throated Sparrow (a few may stay here for our winter); the White-crowned Sparrow that breeds in the far north (and some may stay here for our winter) and the Tree Sparrow (with its plain breast and usually only one black dot in the middle) that is also from the far north and will spend the winter in southern Ontario. Happy Birding! Photo LA Perna

Health Unit Introduces Texting Service for Teens Seeking Vaccine Information Youth Encouraged to Send Texts to 705-957-6000 Teens seeking information about

vaccines can now text their questions to a public health nurse at the Peterborough County-City Health Unit for accurate answers.

The Health Unit launched their new texting line 705957-6000 today as a way to increase vaccination rates among youth aged 12 to 16 years who often have many questions related to the free vaccines offered to them in schools. Students in Grade 7 are eligible to receive free vaccinations for Hepatitis B and Meningococcal disease, and Grade 8 girls can get their HPV (human papillomavirus) vaccine at no charge. In addition, all 14-16 year olds are encouraged to get their booster shot for diphtheria, tetanus and pertussis to protect them against these diseases throughout their lifespan. For further information, please contact:

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By Michelle Meddings

t was going to be a great day. I had promised my two year old a trip to the playground which is conveniently located next to the community gardens at Wilson Park. After playing on the slide and teeter totter at the playground I took a little walk over to my garden (a mere 8 steps away). I was so happy to see my zucchini growing and my pumpkins that I jumped up and down and clapped my hands, cheering that I actually grew something. Then I spotted the beans, and in a neighbouring garden hot peppers, heirloom tomatoes and squash! I began what is commonly known as ‘the happy dance’. I made enough of a noise that Arthur stopped playing and just watched me, the look on his face spoke volumes... Mommy had lost her mind. For the first season of The Gardens we have learned a lot. As we head into fall and get ready for the changes that come with it, we are planning and preparing for next year. I can’t wait! Bringing the Voices of the Kawarthas to You

Local Business Feature:

Dream View Enclosures A weather barrier system for your seasonal screen room environment Provides protection from wind, rain, snow and insects. “A wooden screen rooms’ dream” Dream View Enclosures Inc. has set a goal to create employment in the region by manufacturing prefabricated enclosure systems for the do-it-yourselfer, contractors, sales & installation dealers. The crystal clear shutters are lightweight and virtually unbreakable, providing an unobstructed view up to 4” wide and floor to ceiling high. They are framed in Western Red Cedar to keep the natural look of wood and are used virtually any place that has a structure to attached it to, future or existing screen rooms, homes/ cottages, porches, gazebos, balconies, covered decks, bars and restaurants patios, pavilions etc. With old man winter soon to be upon us, Dream View Enclosures is happy to provide a weather barrier system to help with natures elements. Knowing that your belongings will be protected from the winter elements and that you will have a weather break in place, come spring, summer and fall months you will have protection from the bugs and also have relief available from the threat of sudden storms. The panels can simply be moved into place or sit in their storage position, offering maximum airflow circulation for your enjoyment. As proprietor of Assinck Contracting for the past 34 years, Andy Assinck has fulfilled his customer needs through creative designs for recreational environments in cottages, homes and commercial spaces. Since 2008 he has advanced his creation by incorporating Dream View Enclosures Inc. to provide that same enjoyment for multiple customers in and around the Kawartha Lakes region. He brings a wealth of knowledge and creation to his design and by living in the Apsley area he knows what people want and need and is always willing to provide his expertise to their designs.

Moose and Calf Sighting Bob Jarvis of Simeon Cres. was having his morning coffee on his balcony on June 13th, when these two visitors came strolling along. It was his very first sighting of a moose calf. Thank you for the picture Bob.

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Dream View Enclosures offers a product with safety, comfort, protection and simplicity in mind. See Advertisment page 15 Bringing the Voices of the Kawarthas to You

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Church News Apsley Community Chapel

The Church at Woodview

McFadden Rd. Sunday service - 10:30 a.m. We’ve changed Tuesday prayer service time to Wednesday prayer time 10:00 am Tuesday Youth, Ages 12-18 now at the church- 7:00 p.m Wednesday Mid-Week Service for Adults & kids night for all ages 7:00 p.m. Everyone Welcome Pastor, Reverend John Trotter, Church Phone # 656-1510 Pastor John’s phone 705 656-1778 or visit us at: apsleycommunitychapel.com

Sunday service -10:30 a.m. Hwy. 28, at Woodview, Church Number: 930-6803 Pastor Paul Caldwell: 652-9401

St. George’s Anglican Church St. George’s Anglican Church Sunday service 11:00 a.m. Priest-in-Charge: The Ven David Peasgood, 2 services per month by Rev. Murray McColl Annual Christmas luncheon and bazaar, Nov. 19/11, Sat. 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Lakefield Baptist Church Sunday service - 11:00 a.m. 36 Regent St., Lakefield. Rev. Philip J. Brown: 652-8056

St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Church Trinity United Church

Clydesdale Rd., Sunday service Confessions - 8:30 a.m. Holy Mass - 9:00 a.m.

Sunday service - 11:30 a.m. Rev. Joan Hacock 613-339-2828

New Priest is Rev. Father Ron Meyes has replaced Rev. Fr. Capt.Joachim Nnanna in Our Lady of Lourdes Cardiff, St John Vianney in Highland Grove and St Mary’s Roman Catholic Church ,Chandos.All mass schedules will remain the same. We wish Rev. Fr. Capt. Joachim Nnanna well in his new mission serving God and His country as he has been excepted in the Royal Canadian Armed Services.

St Stephen’s Anglican Church Hwy 620 at West Bay Road. Services at 9.30 every Sunday up to Thanksgiving. Pastoral enquiries: Rev Murray McColl 654-5085 Priest-in-Charge: Ven David Peasgood 654-4941

The United Church of Canada has an organization called the United Church Women or UCW. It was formed on Jan. 1, 1962. Prior to this date they were known as the Ladies Aid and then the Women’s Association. According to church records from Trinity United, the Women’s Association held their annual meeting in Jan. 1947 at the home of Mrs. Walter Tucker. Mrs. Norman Wilson was their president. In 1954 there were about twenty members of which two are still serving - Marie Watson and Isobel Tucker. Today there are thirteen or more active members of the UCW. Their work is done in the Church and the Community. They care for the sick and bereaved, take part in worship services, raise money for the church and charities, to name a few. As with their predecessors, these Ladies are key to the success and continuation of Trinity United. All at Trinity give our thanks and best wishes to them.

Wendy McCue

Licenced since 1993

6155 Hwy 28, Woodview 705-654-3618 page 28

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YOU HAVE MAIL... Dear Readers

Letters to the Editor

Deer Away

I guess I owe some people either a clarification and apology.

I read the article on page 12, (September 2011, issue) “The Dear Little Deer” with much interest. We too were having a lot of trouble with the little dear’s eating our flower gardens a few years ago. We tried all sorts of deterrents, but to no avail. Then one day we were buying some replacement plants from Jack Lake Landscape and we told Patty the reason for the purchase and she said that we should try “DEER AWAY” a biodegradable product, and that it was non-toxic and not harmful to plants, pets or wildlife. We have been using “DEER AWAY” once a year for about the last 10 or 12 years and our “DEAR” problem has been non-existent, in all those years. Mind you, the chipmunks will hate you for two or three days, but then, they too will return for their daily feed of peanuts. The reason the chipmunks stay away is due to the bad smell, as the product is made with putrefied egg whites. JIM AUCHTERLONIE, Blue Heron Lane, Chandos Lake

I do not kill deer. Not even the ones that destroy my garden. I am not anti-hunting but I do not hunt and I do not enjoy eating deer, moose or any animal I once saw portrayed in a Walt Disney movie. Hey, I get weepy about my late dog, I am not going to kill Bambi. My outrage and actions are not always the same. Also, I used the wrong name for a concentration camp in the Legion article. It was Bergen-Belsen, not Belson-Belson. I apologize for that error, but the horror of that place is the same by any name. Barrie Richardson Re: Oh Deer! This is the first person I’ve ever heard complain about the deer! If you need a garden to survive, then put up a fence or get a dog. You live in a game reserve. DUHH!

Jim Narrows Point Road

Re: The Rape of Jack Lake First of all, all permits are in place for that building so any contractor is just doing the job that they were hired for. Secondly, that “thing” will be beautiful and out of any boat traffic. Now Mr. Richardson can my band practice in your boat house? Jim Narrows Point Road

Apsley Country Bakery   

         Naturally leavened bread  baked in a wood fired outdoor oven 

Apsley Ping Pong Club

 

    Wed to Sun, 8am to 6pm             

Another season of ping pong is here. We play on Tuesday 7 pm at NKCC If you want fun and easy exercise come and join us. Running shoes and a bottle of water are a good idea. info: Helen 656-1585 Brian 656-9625

 

        922 County Road 504              Apsley, ON, K0L 1A0   

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Advertiser’s Directory ACCOMMODATION & RESTAURANTS

LEGAL SERVICES

Anstruther Marine. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .705-656-4783 Apsley Inn & Restaurant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 656-2338 Hideaway Primitive Grill. . . . . . . . . . . . 613-337-8662 Spruce Corners Seniors Home . . . . . . . . . 656-1982

Peter Millard, LLB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 656-3411

CONTRACTORS Amtech . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 656-8485, www.am-tech.ca Apsley Plus Heating, Cooling, Appliances . 656-1125 Ash-Tech Roofing & Masonry . . . . . . . . . . 656-3331 Hilton Builders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .613-332-0068 Henry Levesque Heating & Cooling . . . . . . 656-2711 IKool Plumbing, Heating, A/C Services 705-656-3850 J.W. Hauling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 656-2816 Keith L. Brown Electric . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 656-2592 Koehler Electric . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 705-656-9175 Mad Cat Electric . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 656-1476 North Kawartha Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . .705-768-4783 Preston’s Haulage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 656-3524 Rob Miller Construction . . . . . . . . . . . .705-656-4845 Top Hat & Tales Chimney. . . . . . . . . . . . 613-338-2878 HEALTH SERVICES Apsley Health Centre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 656-4281 Apsley Pharmacy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 656-3301 Dr. W. Rayes (Physician) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 656-4281 Northern Pines Dental . . . . . . . . . . . . . 613-332-1155 Paget Denture Clinic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 656-2273 Park View Cosmetic & Family Dentistry . .613-332-4150 Village Dental Centre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 652-6604

REAL ESTATE Remax, Ambrose Moran . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 656-2000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [email protected] Caroline Elder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 705-761-0028 Catherine Longfield . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 705- 656-1035 RECREATION Apsley Legion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 656-4552 North Kawartha Parks & Recreation . . . . . . .656-4922 North Kawartha Library . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .656-4333 Marvel Rapids Golf . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 705-656-4653 SALES & SERVICES Apsley Country Bakery . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . 656-4588 Bartlett Insurance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .613-332-3586 Biggest Little Mall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 656-3003 DC Foster Courier Service . . . . . . . . . 705-742-8930 Donia TIM-BR Mart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 656-3100 Hendren Funeral Home.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 652-3355 Kawartha Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 800-954-9998 Kawartha Pest Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . 705-656-2168 Peterborough Monument Works . . . . . . 800-353-1028 Rustic Roots . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 705-656-3958 Sayers Foodland . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 656-4531 Tall Pines Salon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 654-3618 VEHICLES/FUEL Bancroft Motors Service Mgr. . . . . . . . (800) 361-2438 Endicott Fuels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 745-5492 Steve’s Auto Repair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 705-652-1909 Stephens and McDonald Garage . . . . . 705- 656-4311

Call the Professionals

Top Hat & Tales CHIMNEY SERVICES DUCT CLEANING & MASONRY

INSTALLATION OF STOVES, CHIMNEYS & RELINES PUNCTUAL  COURTEOUS  FRIENDLY SERVICE

SWEEP RIGHT -- SLEEP TIGHT [email protected]

1-888-842-6860 or 613-338-2878 Cottage Customers

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Book to have your chimneys and ducts done when you arrive for the summer to keep the cost down and availability prompt.

Please support our local businesses! Spruce Corners

A spacious unit with ensuite bathroom Three meals a day Housekeeping and laundry services Assistance with personal care On-site personal support workers

Apsley's Support Home for Seniors

SECURITY ~ SUPPORT ~ FELLOWSHIP SUBSIDIZED BY THE MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND LONG TERM CARE MAKING IT AFFORDABLE FOR ALL

T: (705) 656-1982 30 Simeon Crescent, Apsley, Ontario, K0L 1A0 Bringing the Voices of the Kawarthas to You

2076042 ONTARIO INC. * PIER WORK * ADDITIONS * KITCHENS * SIDING * DECKS * BATHROOMS * 5" SEAMLESS EAVESTROUGH * BASEMENTS * TILE WORK/FLOORING, * FRAMING * * CUSTOM TRIMS & DOORS HARDWOOD/LAMINATE * COTTAGE LEVELING * SOFFIT & FASCIA

www.steve-auto.ca

www.steve-auto.ca With our new relationship with Napa Autopro we can now offer our customers a lot more. One big plus is our Napa 10/400 warranty. (10 yr. or 400,000 KM) Visit www.napaautopro.com/10_400 for all the details, and to sign up (for free) on line. Let us be your new car warranty manager ! We won't steer you wrong. Hope you are enjoying your summer. Steve Jorgensen

FULLY INSURED & WSIB CERTIFIED REFERENCES AVAILABLE ON REQUEST 30 years experience

ROB MILLER APSLEY, ONTARIO

705-656-4845

Email: [email protected]

SEDATION M I N I

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DR. WAYNE LORD DR. RAFIK SALAMA Family Dentistry 237 HASTINGS St. Bancroft Tel: 613 332 1155 [email protected] "WE CATER TO COWARDS"

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If you can dream it, we can help you build it. DONIA'S

We’ve been helping cottage owners with building and renovation projects for decades. We have everything you need. Trust the project experts at Donia’s TIM-BR MART to help you make the right selections.

Donia’s TIM-BR MART 9951 Highway #28, 1km. S. of Apsley, ON | 705-656-3100

• Garden tools • Patio Furniture • Planters • Bait & tackle • Propane • Barbeques • & Much Much More 9988 Hwy. #28, 1 Km S. of Apsley 705-656-2111 [email protected]

SaleS • Service • rentalS • canoes • chainsaws • Generators • Mowers • & Much Much More A Division of Donia’s TIM-BR MART 11 McFadden Rd. & Hwy 28, Apsley | 705-656-3120

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