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From The Editor’s Desk

JUNE 2024

June is a fantastic month!

*not just because is my first born’s Birthday month - happy 23rd B-Day Jackson!, but because it marks the start of SUMMER!! Summer in cottage country is THE BEST. Firing up the boats, eating way to much ice cream and enjoying all that North Kawartha has to offer.

All the local marinas are stocked and ready to make some memories with you. Our local food places will satisfy your appetite with delicious homemade grub. School is over in a few weeks : check out page 4....make your own summer bucket list! It’s Fathers Day! What would we do without all the amazing father figures in our lives!? Family, friends or neighbours...to all those that work so hard to be a positive influence in our community, thank you for you! Fire up the BBQ this month for that special guy in your life and if you don't want to cook, you could always head over the Legion, June 16th for Fathers Day Brunch.

The Northern Lights danced across the sky, around the globe, enjoy some pics on page 14/15, thank you to the night owls that took pictures...because, well...I fell asleep. Annual Apsley Gaming Night is happening June 15th (always a fun night...Ill be therelet’s raise some money for our community). And the Chandos Art Festival has both a name and location change! See Ad page 36 and pics page 21

Thank you again for your support of this small but mighty magazine - It’s my 2nd Anniversary (and the magazines 9th year). I am VERY excited to have finally launched the new website - a HUGE thank you to Lindsay Halcovitch of Perfect Perception Graphics. The magazine is now available ONLINE (after over a year of some major technical challenges). Still a few tweaks to be made, but please share our community news, advertisers and stories with everyone you know! We are also on Facebook and Instagram...

Happy SUMMER everyone, see you around town...

SATISFY YOUR APPETITE

Apsley, Big Cedar, Burleigh Falls, Chandos Lake, Coe Hill, Glen Alda, Woodview

Original Contribution By Sarah Robertson, updated by

Helena McMann

ApsleyInn&Restaurant. 10101 Highway 28, Apsley (705) 656-2338

Indianfood,DinerclassicsandBreakfast

BorderTown4003CountyRoad620,GlenAlda6133345330

Sandwiches,burgers,bakedgoods.Catering,takeout&sitdown.

BurleighFallsInn.4791Highway28,Lakefield,Tel:(705)656-3441; www.burleighfallsinn.comPubfaves&paodining

CalmNGround.127BurleighSt,ApsleyTel:(705)656-4555; Coffee,bakedgoods,sandwiches,wraps,icecream(seasonal)

Honey's Diner. 5584 Highway 28, Woodview Tel: (705) 654-4197. HomeStylecookingwithweeklyspecials

Hippie Chippie. 6220 Highway 28, Woodview. Chip Truck thehippiechippie24@gmail.com.EverythingHomemade!

Hunter's General Store. 137 Burleigh St Tel: (705) 656-2666. Pizza,subs,snacks,breakfastsandwiches

Leslie's Food for Thought (Chandos Lake) Tel: (416 )277-6223; www.lesliesfoodforthought.com. Dock pick up/delivery. Culinary foods,homecooking.Classes,cateringandmore.

Mikey D’s Fired Up Food Truck 10027 Highway 28, Apsley Homemadeburgers,fries,tacosandveganoponstoo

Sayers Grocery. 132 Burleigh St Apsley. 705-656-4531. Coffee, Readymadefood,subsandmore.

Shanlly’s Place Marina 77 Narrows Rd, Apsley. Subs, Wraps, Pizza.IceCream,CandyandFrozenFood705-656-2262

St. Ola’s Staon, Gilmour, 613-474-1635, stolas.ca. Convenience Store,HotLunches,Pizza,Grocery,BakedGoods

Swiss Bear Bistro & Express, 10330 Hwy 28, Apsley 705 656-2411 www.swissbear.ca.Schnitzel,fish/chips&pizza.Frozenmeals.

TheBarnChefs.5543Highway620,CoeHill613-337-9299 www thebarnchefs.kitchen,Meats,Preserves,Woodfiredpizza

TheEdgeCafe.5424Highway620,CoeHill www.theedgecafe.ca SpecialtyCoffees,Gis,Treats,BBQevents

The Grape and Wedge.168 Burleigh St, Apsley. (705) 499-3011; Gourmet cheeses, hot lunches, ready made food, baking, Wine & Cheeseevents.

Wally's Pub. Gilmour Bay Marina, 85 Renwick Rd, Apsley (705) 656-4694 www.gilmourbaymarina.ca. DINE IN, Licensed, Family restaurant:pizza,pooltable,BigScreenTV,pao!

Woody ’s, 328 Burleigh St, Apsley 705-656-3553 woodysapsley.com Smoked meats, Burgers, Sandwiches, Chicken Wings,ChipTruck,Licensed,WeeklySpecials

Wolf&SpiceRestaurant, 6269 Hwy 28, Woodview (705) 654-3661 www.wolfandspice.ca.Homestylecookingandfamilyfriendly.

Summer PHOTO CONTEST is back! Submit your memorable moment by Aug15th to theapsley backroads @gmail.com Photo will be the September Magazine cover and the winner gets a $25 Gift Card to a local Apsley Business

Mikey D’s Fish Taco

Woody’s Smoked Brisket Sandwich

by Daniel Gay, Peterborough County OPP

Safety Tips for Cottage Season

As the warmth of spring reinvigorates the landscape of Peterborough County, many residents and visitors are eagerly ancipang the return to their favourite seasonal retreats. The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) in Peterborough County are reminding everyone to priorize safety in their rush to enjoy the great outdoors. Here are some essenal safety ps covering water acvies, ATV usage, hiking, andresponsibledrivingasthecoageseasongearsup.

WaterSafety

With the areas abundant lakes and rivers, water safety is paramount. Before heading out on any watercra, ensure that life jackets or personal flotaon devices (PFDs) are available for every individual aboard. Check that your equipment, whether it’s a boat, kayak, or canoe, is in good condion before launching. The OPP also advises avoiding alcohol consumpon when operang any watercra. Remember, the effects of alcohol are magnified by sun exposure and the rocking moon of boats, which can impair judgement and

ATVSafety

All-terrain vehicles (ATVs) are a popular choice for exploring the rugged landscapes around Peterborough. However, safety should never take a back seat during such adventures. Riders should always wear appropriate safety gear, including helmets, gloves, and sturdy boots. Ensure your ATV is well-maintained, and familiarize yourself with its operaon before heading out. Sck to designated trails and respect all trail signs and barriers. Riding under the influence of alcoholordrugsisnotonlyillegalbutalsoextremelydangerous.

HikingSafety

Hiking through the scenic trails of Peterborough County is a wonderful way to reconnect with nature, but preparaon is key to a safe expedion. Check weather forecasts before deparng and let

someone know your route and expected return me. Carry a basic survival kit, including water, snacks, a firstaid kit, and a charged mobile phone. Wear suitable footwear and dress in layers to adjust to changing temperatures. Be mindful of your physical limits and the challengesposedbyunfamiliartrails.

DrinkingandDriving

The start of coage season oen coincides with social gatherings where alcohol is present. The OPP reminds everyone that drinking and driving do not mix. Plan ahead if you intend to drink—designate a sober driver, arrange for a taxi, or stay overnight. The legal and personal consequences of impaired driving can be devastang. Enforcement will be increased during this metoensurethatroadsremainsafeforall.

DrivinginIncreasedTraffic

The influx of visitors to Peterborough County can lead to increased traffic volumes, parcularly on weekends and holidays. Leave extra me to reach your desnaon to avoid the frustraon that can come from rushing. Maintain a safe following distance, observe speed limits, and be paent with slower drivers. Pay special aenon at intersecons and during inclement weather. As excitement for another beauful coage season builds, the Peterborough County OPP encourages everyone to take these precauons seriously By following these safety ps, you can help ensure a season that is memorableforalltherightreasons.

Stay safe, and enjoy the natural beauty that

PEST-RX The Cure for Pests

APSLEY LEGION BRANCH #381

Contributed by Lori Brock

Veteran Banners

We are excited to announce that North Kawartha Townshiphas approved our proposal for the veteran banners for main street, honouring those who gave their lives during world war one & two and whose names are on the cenotaph. These banners will fly mid October to mid November each year. The township has also generously agreed to cover the cost of phase one. Now, to move forward we need the community's help. We are looking for photos of these service men in uniform preferably or in civilian clothes along with what branch of the military they were in. Arrangements can be made for picking up photosandreturningthemaerscanning. The individuals we are looking for photographs are asfollows:

1914-1918

Ernest W. Bently

Gordon McCauley

J J Lang Thompson

John Gifford

Nicholas Post

1939-1945

William Bronson

Harold Dingman

Wilbert A. Lean

Fred Tanner

Thomas Coones

Ernest Peters

Milford W Woodbeck

Raymond Lean

Morris Woodbeck

Photos from the Mothers Day brunch. I can personally say how welcoming everyone was and breakfast was delicious Some lucky door prize winners got beautiful handmade Tea Cup Bird Feeders.

Thank you to the Legion for hosting.

Frank Simpson

Roy Coones

George McColl

George Winters

William I Jones

Edwin Smith

Gerald Forbes

Frank Bolton

Roy McCauley

Lionel R White

Hugh B Jones

Warren Post

Cecil Bullied

Irvin Woodbeck

Ifyouhavephotosorquesonsyoucanconnectwithusviaapsleylegion381@gmail.comorCallBillRoterat705-875-4552

Aer last year's success we will be again hosng Fathers Day brunch on June 16th 10am-1pm. Please keep an eye out on our Facebookpageformoredetailedinformaon.

We are also eagerly planning our Canada Day! We look forward to seeing you at our July 1st BBQ & cra sale 10-4, bar will be open, pao will be open and there will be a jam happening as well- with darts to followasscheduled.

ItwillbeapackeddayofSummerfunatyourlocalBranch381!

POEMS by KATHY

by Kathy Figueroa

The Rain Zone

In the Rain Zone

It can fall for hours

Sometimes just as sprinkles

Often as heavy showers

Water from above Splashes and splatters

Drums on the roof at night

And, at the window, patters

When you hope that surely

The clouds have been wrung dry

Suddenly a deluge pours

From the mischievous sky

In the Rain Zone

It never seems to stop

Just when you think it’s ended

Down comes another drop…

“The Rain Zone” was published on April 14, 2016, in The Bancroft Times newspaper.

Fresh Flower Fridays by Sue

Introducing FRESH FLOWER FRIDAYS by Sue. A local fresh flower farm here in Apsley on Jack Lake Rd. If you have ever been on the Apsley Studio Tour and gone to studio F, the glassblowing studio, you will be familiar with the half acre perennial garden’s Sue has been tending for the past 30 yrs. New this year is the addion of annual flower beds for cut flower bouquets. Over 50 new variees of annual flowers

spanning thru spring, summer and fall for cung have been planted. Starng in June, Sue will have fresh flower bouquets available at her drive thru, self-serve, flower stand at 645 Jack Lake Rd every Friday. The Flower Stand opensignwillbeatthedriveentrancewhenthebouquets are available. Stay up to date on flower variees offered eachweek.FollowonInstagramandFacebook @freshflowerfridaysbysue

REFLECTIONS from JEAN

by Jean Yardley

Daddy’s Little Girl

My own father used to sing this song to me when I was very young.

Daddy’s Lile Girl, by Connie Francis. Happy Father’s Day

You’re the end of the rainbow my pot of gold

You’re daddy’s little girl to have and to hold

A precious gem is what you are

You’re Mommy’s bright and shining star

You’re the spirit of Christmas

Our star on the tree

You’re the Easter bunny to mommy and me

You’re sugar, you’re spice

You’re everything nice

And you’re Daddy’s little girl.

FIRE UP THE GRILL

By Denise Dunford and Helena McMann

AcveTime:30mins.TotalTime:1hr30minsYield:4

Ingredients

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil & more for brushing

2shallots,minced

2garliccloves,minced

1cupketchup

1cupPinotNoir

2tablespoonspackedlightbrownsugar

1chipotlechileinadobosauce,seededandminced

1tablespoonDijonmustard

Koshersalt,Pepper

12mixedchickendrumscksandthighs

Direcons

In a medium saucepan, heat the 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Add the shallots and garlic and cook over moderate heat, srring, unl soened, 3 to 5 minutes. Whisk in the ketchup, wine, sugar, chipotle and mustard. Bring to a boil over moderately high heat,thensimmerovermoderatelylowheat,srring frequently, unl thickened, about 15 minutes. Let cool slightly, then puree in a blender unl smooth.

Seasonwithsaltandpepper.

Preheat the oven to 425°F. Line a large rimmed baking sheet with foil and put a baking rack on it. Season the chicken with salt and pepper and put on the rack. Roast for 15 minutes, unl the skin is lightly browned. Brush the chicken with some of the sauce and roast for 40 minutes longer, turning and basng every 10 minutes, unl nicely glazed and an instantread thermometer inserted in the thickest piece registers165°F.Transfertoaplaerandserve.

Acve Time: 30 mins. Rest Time: 1 hr Total Time: 10 hrs 30 mins

Yield: 10 servings

Ingredients

1 (12- to 14-pound) whole packer brisket

5 tablespoons (30 grams) coarse black pepper

2 tablespoons (36 grams) coarse kosher salt

2 tablespoons (14 grams) onion powder (oponal)

3 tablespoons yellow mustard or olive oil

Direcons

Preheat the smoker to 265°F. I use oak, but you can use whatever hardwood you can get your hands on.

Place the brisket on a work surface so the fay side is underneath. Trim away any silver skin or excess fat from the brisket and flip the brisket over, fat side facing up. Ideally, you want to keep about 1/4inch layer of fat all over the brisket to act as a protecve barrier during the long cook.

In a small bowl, sr together the pepper, salt, and onion powder (if using). Rub the brisket with mustard or olive oil and apply the seasoning evenly over all sides of the brisket. Place the brisket in the smoker with the point side (thicker side) facing the fire box. Close the lid and don't open it for 6 to 8 hours, or unl the internal temperature reaches 165°F.

Spread unwaxed butcher's paper on your work surface, remove the brisket from the smoker, and place it in the middle of the paper. Wrap the brisket unl it is completely covered and fold the paper over twice, with the brisket ending right-side up (the side with the fat cap). Place the wrapped brisket back in the smoker, right-side up, and do not remove it unl the brisket reaches an internal temperature of 203°F. The me to achieve this temperature will vary; 3 to 4 hours. Pay aenon to the feel of the wrapped brisket. As it begins to soen, begin probing the brisket to get an idea where the temperature is.

Let the wrapped brisket rest, wrapped, for 1 hour before unwrapping it to slice with a brisket knife, and serve.

Red Wine BBQ Chicken

Smoked Brisket

Smoked Bacon

Prep Time 10 mins Cook Time 2 hrs

Servings: 6

Ingredients

8 slices bacon

8 oz brie cheese

1 french baguee olive oil, kosher salt, pepper

8 oz red pepper jelly

Instrucons

Lay 4 slices of the bacon next to each other. Weave the other 4 slices in the center of the slices laying flat (picture examples in post above).

Place the brie cheese in the center of the weaved bacon. Wrap the outer pieces of bacon over the cheese.

Set the smoker to 250 degrees. Place the wrapped brie with the weaved bacon side up. Smoked the brie at 250 degrees for 1 1/2 hours, raise the heat to the smoker to 325 degrees for another 1/2 hour. While the brie is on the smoker, slice the french bread and place the slices of bread on a baking sheet. Brush the tops with olive oil and sprinkle kosher salt and pepper over top. Bake in a 400 degree oven for 5 minutes.

Serve the brie with red pepper jelly and the toasted bread slices. Use a

Smoker Tips

• UseWoodChips,Chunks,or BBQPellets

• GoLowandSlow

• AddaWaterPan

• Don'tOverdotheSmoke

• WhiteSmokeisGood

• Don'tWanderOffTooFar

• AirflowisImportant

• MistYourFood

• Don'tWorryIfItGetsDark

• OpenTheLidSparingly

Redneck Smoker

by Rick de Haan

Close Encounters

My wife Kim and I just came back from a week away in Thornbury where we stayed in a nice lile resort overlooking Georgian Bay. Our main acvity on these types of trips is hiking the local trails to see and idenfy as many bird species as we can. We finished the week having seen 81 different species and hiked about 45 kilometers.

Birdwatching, or "birding" as it is more commonly called, is a fascinang hobby that can be enjoyed by all age groups, and at any level of experience. One can enjoy a leisurely walk in the woods and see as many birds as would a whole mob of devoted birders carryingallthelatestgear.

Kim and I do not have all the expensive paraphernalia that some avid birders swear by – like $500.00 binoculars, $1000.00 spong scopes on $300.00 tripods, and sing in a $400.00 portable bird blind. You can have all that stuff and sll not see any more than the person with a $50.00 pair of binoculars. I own several pairs of binoculars, none of which I paid morethan40bucksfor!

Besides the binoculars, you'll also need a bird guide ifyouwanttoknowwhatyou'relookingat.Youcanbuy a printed bird book or there are several free on-line guides available. I use "Merlin" that Kim downloaded on my tablet for me (since I'm a technological moron). But in the field I stuff an old dog-eared bird guide from

1968 in my pocket just for quick reference since there are sll a few species (like warblers) that I get confused about. So, when all is said and done, anyone can do this whole birding thing quite nicely on a ght budget!

Somemes you don't even need binoculars to see birds close up. The trick is to get the birds to come to you! Kim has recently discovered the artof "pishing".Nowyou maywonder what theheckthis is,but itseems to work quite well on the smaller birds. Every me there is a chickadee orkingletorsomekindofwarblerinatreeandit'saliletoofarawayfor a good view, she makes a pishing sound like "pshhh-pshhh-pshhh" to replicate the generic "come hither" call of most small birds. It actually worksquitewell.

The first bird she ever called using the pishing method, was a curious chickadee that flew gayly over to us and promptly landed on my hat. I couldn'tseeitbecauseIhappenedtobewearingthehatattheme,but it sat there for about 30 seconds looking about, wondering where the birdwasthathadcalleditover.

Kim has goen prey good at pishing, and can now call whole flocks of lile birds closer so we can see them beer. I've had to duck several mes, since some of them will fly right at us trying to find out what all the fuss is about. The American redstart is parcularly aracted to this call, as is the yellowthroat (both are a type of warbler). I tried to do this "pishing" thing too, but it didn't work very well for me. I reasoned that there must be too much testosterone mixed in with my pishes. They're notasappealingasKim'ssexiersounding"pshhh",Isuppose.

I've found that once in a whileyou don't even need to call them. Years ago I was walking through a field at the farm where I was working, and noced something flying straight at me at about 60 mph. I quickly duckedjustasthefeatheredmissileveeredtomyright.AsIlookedbackI noced it was a Wilson's snipe, obviously distracted by something. A snipe, incidentally, has a very long pointed beak, and as it flies at breakneck speed, looks much like a rocket-powered lawn dart. I briefly wondered what the triage nurse's reacon would be if I walked into the E.R.withasnipesckingsomewhereoutofmyanatomy.

Then there was the me I was driving my pickup on a straight stretch of road along a river and noced a duck flying five feet above the road heading straight for my windshield. Ducks can clip along at over 50 mph, and I quickly calculated our combined speed at around 90! Just as I was about to veer onto the shoulder to avoid it crashing through my windshield, the mallard must've realized what the inevitable outcome was going to be and wisely pulled up at the last second. It had been quacking away at another duck flying about 10 yards off his right wing andobviouslydidn'tseeme!

We have always had feeders to aract a variety of winter birds. Chickadees, gold finches, pine siskins, cardinals, blue jays, the occasional woodpecker, and even white-breasted nuthatches frequented our feeder just outside the kitchen window. It was not uncommon for us to stand outside and hand-feed the chickadees that were aracted to the seed. There was one parcular nuthatch that oen joined in the fray, and over me Kim was able to win its trust as well.Nuthatchesdonotcomeaseasilytothehandaschickadeesdo,but Kim was able to coax this individual onto her fingers. Aer we moved out, we heard that the new tenants were not bird people, and that the woman actually took a broom to chase the birds away, which, by habit,

hadcometogetafreemeal.

Birds, I found out, will come right to you, even if you don't have a feeder in place. When we lived at the lake, the landlords told us we couldn't put up a feeder because they feared it would aract bears. So, no feeder One day as I stood outside talking to Kim, a pine siskin landed on the rim of my water bole that I had just taken a sip out of. Birds don't normally do this, so I was more than a lile surprised. It stayed there for about 30 seconds, then fluered about my head and promptly landed on the rim of the water bole again. That'swhenKimtookthepicture.

Unfortunately some of our experiences with birds did not have a happy ending. Somehow a starling—a European invasive species that appears to have taken over the planet, and whose scienfic name is aptly referred to as Sturnus vulgaris became trapped inside our woodstove one day. It was summer, hence no fire. The type of woodstove we had was a cleverly designed upright Swedish model with a solid springloaded door that pulled downward and could be slid under the boom of the unit. I realized that if the bird, or bat, (at that point I didn't know which) was liberated

from its prison and allowed fly around, everything in the living room would be covered in black soot. I didn't want that, but I had to get it out. So I grabbed my fishing net to ensure a drama-free capture. As I apprehensively opened the door, the black bird erupted in a panicstricken explosion of wings and startled me so much that I let go of the spring-loaded door. Suffice it to say that the starling didn't make it all the wayout.Itwasagoodendingforme,butnotforthispoorblackbird.

Kim did the same thing once, only in her case it was with the lid of the bird feeder. Our feeder was a home-made job that I banged together ulizing some old scraps of wood. Somehow a lile pine siskin had wriggled its way into the seed compartment. Kim, unaware of the trapped bird, went to refill the feeder and opened the hinged lid to pour in the seed. The siskin suddenly saw its chance at freedom and, with a burst of flapping wings, startled Kim who promptly let go of the lid. The lid came down with a thud. The siskin's head made it out but rest of him was sll inside. Kim shrieked thinking she'd killed the poor thing. But other than a few ruffled feathers and a pair of bulging eyes it seemed none the worse for wear. It flew away having in all likelihood learned a fewlessonsinbirdfeederprotocol.

Birds are beauful and amazing creatures that can enrich our lives. Lookingforthemandwatchinghowtheyfly,feed,andinteractwitheach other is an enjoyable pasme that anyone can take part in. You don't need all the fancy, expensive gear to enjoy them. But a simple pair of sevenoreightpowerbinocularswillhelpyouseethembeer,andafield guidewillhelpyouidenfythem.

Happybirding!

A DAY in the LIFE of a SMALL TOWN

Photos by North Kawartha “Night Owls” around town...

May 10/11 2024...Northern Ontario got to experience one of the most brilliant geomagnec storms in 20 years. The lights were seen across Canada, US and Europe. And we got to enjoy them right here in North Kawartha. An explosion of material from the Sun is oen called Aurora Borealis. The charged parcles hit the Earth’s magnec field and interact withthe atmosphere,resulnginanincrediblelightshow.

Photo Courtesy of Lisa Bugeja, Doc Evans Bay, Chandos Lake

Photo Courtesy of Matt Graham, Highland Oasis Property Services, Apsley

Photos Courtesy of Matt Graham, Highland Oasis Property Services, Apsley

Photos courtesy of Jan Meharg, Jack Lake

Photo Courtesy of Jacks Lake Cottage Rentals

Photo Courtesy of Jacks Lake Cottage Rentals

What’s Happening at the Rink

By April Perks, Treasurer/Registrar, AMHA Board

On Saturday, April 20th, nearly 100 young hockey players and their families gathered at the NKCC for the 2023-24 ApsleyMinorHockeyAwardsBanquet. The doors opened at 5pm and a terrific spaghe dinner was ready to go in the Banquet Hall at 5:30pm The kitchen staff, led by Jennifer Hill, did a tremendous job! A huge thanks to her team including Candice Kemp, Karlee Boa, Helena McMann & Jenn Dunkerley. Thank you to the NKCC arena staff along with Jason, Greyson & Cohen Kemp, Jack & Clare Dunkerley, Creighton Perks and Kasen McGinn for helping setup. Thankyoutoeveryonewhohelpedcleanup! Aer dinner the crowd moved to the arena ice surface for the awards presentaons. Thank you to Chuck Power for helping sort out the sound system so that everyone could hear beer. At 7pm there was a surprise visit from Mayor CarolynAmyoeandothermembersoftheNorthKawartha township council. The township presented special awards to the Apsley Flames U11, U13 & U18 teams for their championship wins at the Internaonal Silver Sck Finals in Pelham back in January Thank you township council for the recognionandfortakingthemetoaendSaturdaynight. Players from the Apsley Flames U5, U7 & U8 teams each received a trophy and every player received a gi bundle. Thank you to Lindsay Halcovitch for designing and ordering all the AMHA bags, beach towels & sunglasses. Coaches, managers & volunteers also received gis. Thank you to Nancy Wilkes for craing personalized mugs for every coach, bench staff member and volunteer Thank you to Sarah Tucker of Four Trees Candle Co. for making custom Apsley Flames candles for the managers and mekeepers. U9 players each received a LEO 'C' Championshp trophy and

individual awards were presented to players in the U9 - U18 divisions. Thanks to Brian McMillan for fulfilling the awards orderandmakingsureitwasreceivedonme!

Theawardrecipientsforthe2023-24seasonwere:

U9

MostImprovedPlayer-TannerPost

Sportsmanship&DedicaonAward-KiannaDunford

BestDefenseman-ZackHalcovitch

BestForward-ParkerDunford

MostValuablePlayer-EmmeWoodruff

U11

MostImprovedPlayer-LiamCoughlin

U11

Sportsmanship&DedicaonAward-CruzKaschak

BestDefenseman-GeorgeSayer

BestForward-QuinlanKilner&OwenTucker

MostValuablePlayer-CohenKemp

U13

MostImprovedPlayer-OwenHill&KheironRowe

Sportsmanship & Dedicaon Award - Greyson Kemp & LucasSinclair

BestDefenseman-BillyBoa&CreightonPerks

BestForward-KyleLaing

MostValuablePlayer-KasenMcGinn

U15

MostImprovedPlayer-KylieLaing&EmmaSayers

Sportsmanship&DedicaonAward-LoganStone

U13

BestDefenseman-ColeGalachiuk&JonahVilleneuve

BestForward-MaxtonWalker

MostValuablePlayer-TrentSmith

U18

MostImprovedPlayer-NoahGallagher

Sportsmanship & Dedicaon Award - Gordie Garre & ConnorLockerbie

BestDefenseman-TylerMcMann&AusnShee

BestForward-CodyDunford

MostValuablePlayer-KeaganPerks

U15

Volunteer of the Year for the 202324ApsleyMinorHockeyseasonwas awarded to Sofia Villeneuve for her me and dedicaon put towards photographi ngtheAMHA teams all season long Thank you

U18

Sofia for capturing all these memories, including the awards banquet itself, it was so greatly appreciated.

Congratulaons to all of the 202324 awards recipients! Thank you to all the coaches and bench staff for presenng the awards to their teams and the me and effort put into the speeches. Overall it was a fantasc evening. Thank you to everyone who aended and to everyone who helped out.

North Kawartha Knights

Thesponsorshipdriveforthenewseason beginsshortly!

Thank you to all our 2023-24 Sponsors! Your generous support is helping to keep the dream alive! If you own a business and would be interested in supporng theKnightspleaseemail presidentnkknights@gmail.com

Sponsorship Opportunies are broken into two main categories: Major Sponsors, Adversers. Major Sponsors are any business or individual that gives $1000 or higher. Adversers are any business or individual who donates any amount lower than the major sponsor level.

Packagesrangefrom$1000to$10,000 emailformoredetails

More Pics from AMHA Awards Night

RIGHT: Always bitter sweet to see the teens on the U18 team “age out”. From when they first put on skates and wobbled across the ice, to young men pursuing other opportunites outside of Hockey...We wish you all the best boys!!

BELOW: Award excitement, thank you to Sayers for the donation of delicious cupcakes. When you need a little boost for a photo op...your teammates have your back and thank you again for the presentation from the Township for our 2024 Silver Stick Championship team winners.

Think you have what it takes to play Junior C hockey for the Knights?! Are you energec,movated,andpassionate? Here’s your chance to prove it! We’re hosng our main team development camp August 24th and 25th at the North Kawartha Community Centre. The Knightsarelookingtorebuildforournew adventure as we move to the Tod Division for the 2024-25 season. Cost: $150

What you get: Guaranteed 4 hrs of ice, lunchonSaturday,and Knightsswag! Our camp will feature mulple pracce ice mes combined with scrimmage games on the Saturday, and a Black vs OrangegameontheSunday.

For more informaon please contact our GM, Mark Savery at +1 (416) 625-2672 orsavessports@gmail.com

wks/$5 class Wed 7:00pm-8:30pm June 5th - July 10th Apsley Legion.

Kids PA DAY Event - Drop in and make some SLIME 1:00pm to 5:00pm NK Library

Not Your Average BOOK CLUB, Adults, 6:30 to 8:00pm, POTLUCK, email l.mace@northkawarthalibrary.com

SEWING Workshop with Shirley MacFarlane Thomas 2:30pm to 5:00pm $25/pp NK Library

APSLEY GAMING NIGHT - Community Care and Lions Club Fundraiser 6:00pm Tickets $20/pp

FATHERS DAY and BRUNCH at the LEGION $15/pp Kids 10 and under free 10:00am to 1:00pm

Understanding JOINT and BACK Pain, presentaon. 1:30 to 3:00pm, NKCC EUCHRE, support of the Lions Club $2/pp 7:00pm, NKCC

ARTISTS WORKSHOP “DON'T PANIC Art is For Everyone! Posive Self Affirmaon Art AGES 6-12 9:00 to 10:15am ABSTRACT Plant Painng - AGES 12 to 112 Noon to 1:30pm

The Importance of Bats - Julie, Karloa and Gillian of Alderville Black Oak Savanna. 6:30pm, Nk Library

ARTISAN

(Formerly known as Chandos Lake Art Fesval) 10am to 4pm NKCC

JULY 6th Jack Lake KIDS FISHING DERBY

DARTS 7:00pm Apsley LEGION

Adult Community PICKLE BALL($2) 6pm to 9pm NKCC (not on Stat Holidays)

JULY 13th Jack Lake MUSIC FEST

AUGUST 3rd/4th Jack Lake REGATTA

AUGUAT 23rd/24th COE HILL FAIR

AUGUST 5th CIVIC HOLIDAY

AUGUST 25th APSLEY CAR & BIKE SHOW

SEPTEMBER 5th LABOUR DAY SEPTEMBER 6th/ 7th CREEKSIDE MUSIC FESTIVAL

SHUFFLE BOARD CORNHOLE 10:30AM

Then Lunch and EUCHRE/CANASTA (Hand & Foot) NKCC (ABC Seniors)

TABLE TENNIS 7pm to 9 pm NKCC

EUCHRE 7pm to 9pm WILSON PARK Community Centre

FALLPREVENTION EXERCISE CLASS

10:00-11:00AM

PICKLE BALL 11:15am-2:00pm

CRAFT CLASS 2:00 pm-4:00 pm Seniors Club, NKCC

SHUFFLEBOARD

1:00 pm

Apsley LEGION

KNITERARY

3:00pm to 4:30pm

PLEINAIR PAINTING 10:00am to NOON

PLAYGROUP 0-6yrs 10:00am-12:00pm NKCC

CANASTAHAND & FOOT OR DARTS 12:30 to 4pm WILSON PARK Community Centre

Adult Community PICKLE BALL($2) 6pm to 9pm NKCC 1st, 3rd, 5th Thurs FALLPREVENTION EXERCISE CLASS 10:00-11:00AM NKCC

DUPLICATE BRIDGE 1:00pm to 4:00pm NKCC MUSIC JAM Sessions 4pm Apsley LEGION

THOUGHTS From GAYLE

Gayle Davis, Freelance

In a Turbulent World, Choose Joy

Well, 2024 is skipping by like stones across a pond. Here it is June already. If you’re like me, you look back and wonder where the months have gone.

As we approach full-blown summer with its halcyon days of endless sunshine and hot temperatures, thoughts turn to what lies ahead in the weeks to come.

The wildfire season has already started in many parts of Canada, most particularly in the west. This has become a sure sign of spring and the approaching summer in North America. Fort McMurray is once again in the process of evacuating as flames lick the perimeter of the town turning the sky orange and the landscape black and broken.

South of the border, tornados are devouring parts of several states with devastating effects. Farmers are predicting a poor growing season in the prairies due to the lack of rain and normal amounts of snowfall this past winter. It may have been mild, but at what cost?

Around the world conflicts abound. Ukraine is still engaged in a devastating war against the invasion of Russia. The situation in Gaza is ongoing and grows bleaker every day despite several attempts to bring the conflict to an end.

Dissension is spilling into countries around the world with ongoing protests. Even the largest superpower, the United States, has not had any meaningful influence on bringing these situations under control. People are starving, wandering aimlessly from place to place seeking shelter, safety, and peace.

And then there’s the American election, which is turning, once again, into a dog and pony show as one presumptive

candidate spends his days in a court room rather than on the campaign trail. Watch the news, read the papers, and become despondent.

Where can we find peace and contentment in such a turbulent world? It comes from within and from the choices we make. Being outdoors offers many opportunities to clear our heads and refocus. You want dirt? Dig in your garden as you beautify your surroundings. Maybe grow a little food to enjoy with your family and friends.

Walk. Anywhere. Country roads, town sidewalks, hiking trails, or just around your property. Turn off the internal dialogue and allow your senses to be engulfed by the beauty that surrounds you. It is there, even in the simple things. Marvel at the green grass, the trees exploding with tender leaves and delicate flowers. The warmth of the sun on your skin. The sounds of birds chirping in your garden. The trilling of peepers at night from a nearby pond.

Beauty and peace are there for the taking. But you must go out and claim it for yourself.

The world is in turmoil but there are little oases of peace. The older you become, the more you realize that you can’t “fix’ everything. The reality is that your sphere of effectiveness is relatively small compared to the vastness of the earth and all her problems.

But if you consciously choose to make a difference, the ripple effect can be profound. Your peace and joy can reach out in a way that you may not realize, but in a way that makes a small but almost mystical change not only to the world around you but also to those who share it with you.

So, I challenge you to ditch the negative and cultivate the positive. We can’t change the whole world, but we can change a small part of it by deciding how we occupy it. There is beauty to be had in every nook and cranny around Find grateful, reflect and share Summer!

Jim Alexander Sales Representative

613-202-1495 (cell)

jim@teamalexander.ca

APSLEY ARTISAN FESTIVAL

by Judy Ranieri

Kick Off Summer with the Apsley Artisan Festival

In our tenth year, and formerly known as the Chandos Lake Art Fesval, the new APSLEY AREA

ARTISANFESTIVALishappeningagainthissummer

We have so much arsc talent in Apsley and surrounding communies to celebrate, and we want toshowitoff.Whatabeermetodothis,thanthe CanadaDaylongweekend!

We are moving to the North Kawartha Community Centre (NKCC) so that we can offer a more central andaccessiblelocaonforeveryonetoenjoy. This year we will have mulple arsts with individual boothsshowcasing:

painng

woodworking glassart

visualart

fibreart

petportraits

jewelry stainedglass

arsanalteas

naturalbody&skincareproducts handmadewearables andmore!

Roz Jones Sales Representative

905-259-6687 (cell)

roz@teamalexander.ca

What:APSLEY& AREAARTISANFESTIVAL2024

Where:NorthKawarthaCommunityCentre(NKCC)

When:SaturdayJune29,10am–4pm

This is a great venue to meet and chat with our local arsts and arsans, learn about their cra, and maybe even purchase something that turns out to betheperfectgi,treat,orproudlydisplayedinyour home or coage. All are welcome, and we hope to seeyouthere!

Check us out on Instagram and Facebook by searchingApsleyArsanFesval

What’s Happening at the Library

Contributed by Kim Tucker and Lisa Mace

A Heartfelt Thank You!

Wow! We are beyond grateful to Home Hardware – Apsley for the incredibly generous donation of FIVE picnic tables! These tables are going to be used for our children’s summer programming; enabling us to have the kids outdoors far more. Thank you so much to Kim, Joyce, their family, and staff. It takes a village.

WelcometoourCommunityLibby!

Ifyouhavegonebythelibraryinthelastcoupleofweeks, you may have noced out front Libby, our library art snake. She was suggested to us by a local Mom, and we thought it sounded so fun, we just had to implement this intergeneraonal art piece for our town. Libby’s head was painted by staff and the remaining rocks, that make up her body, have each been done by a community member. So far Libby is made up of 96 rocks, stretching 26’! How long can Libby grow?? We will update you each month over the summer to see how long she has grown. Ifyouwouldliketoparcipate,simplygetyourselfarock, paint it however you please, and add it to the tail end of Libby! If you only have a water-based paint at home, feel free to drop your completed rocks off at the library and staff will ensure they get a coat of protecve varnish.

group! Whether you're a seasoned arst or just starng your journey with a paintbrush, there's something magical about capturing nature's beauty with paint, crayon, pencil or ink. Imagine spending your Wednesday morning surrounded by lush landscapes, soaking in the sunlight, and breathing in the fresh air while unleashing your arsc flair! Our friendly community is all about embracing the great outdoors as our muse and finding inspiraon in nature. Join us for relaxed painng sessions, where you'll connect with fellow art lovers, exchange ps and tricks, and create together! Let's paint the town and the countryside with colors and creavity. Let's embark on a colorful adventure together! For more details use your phone camera to scan the QR code and it will take you to our Plein AirFacebookpage.Everyoneiswelcometojoin.

Kniterary

RainyWednesdays3:00pm-4:30pm

Come on down to the library and cozy up with our laid-back group of kniers, spanning all skill levels and ages. Bring along your current project, whether it's kning, crocheng, needlework, or any portable cra that strikes your fancy. Around our circle, you'll find socks, scarves, and blankets inthemaking—plus,we'vegotneedlesforbeginnerseagertodivein.

Thanks goes out as well to some of our neighbours in Coe Hill. The grade 5/6 class organized a field trip and traveled to our library to participate in last month’s author visit. It was 22

KidsClub

Thursdays3:30to4:30pm

This is our last month of Kids Club before we pause for the summer. Don’t despair, we will soon be introducing a brand-new program for kids that will run every Wednesday aernoon throughout the summer. This month in kids club we will be geng outside as much as possible. We will be playing games outdoors and even trying new arts and cras outside, thanks to havingourbrand-newpicnictables!

JuneisPridemonth!

An inclusive community is one in which its cizens and members feel safe, respected, and comfortable in being themselves and expressing all aspects of their idenes. It is a joyful celebraon recognizing all the idenes within the LGBTQ community. We will be celebrang and promong awareness and equality by demonstrang that our library is a place where all people are welcome! For starters, stop in and grab your free Pride sckers.

Budgeng101:FinancialWorkshop

WednesdayJune12th6:30pm

Barbie Adams is a Financial Specialist with Primerica Inc. She is excited to share with you, different ps to help you understand money and build your financial skills. This is the stuff we all wish we’d learned in school! Budgeng 101 will cover ps for geng out of debt, learning skills to beer manage your money, budgeng, and building savings. Barbie believes that with the rightinformaon,weallhavethepowertogaincontrolofourfinances. This is not intended to solicit business; it is intended to be an informave workshoponly Comeoutandwecanalllearntogether

P.A.Day–KidsDropInEvent

Friday,June7th1:00to5:00pm

GrowLibbyGrow!

PleinAirPainng

June,Wed’s10:00am-Noon

Various locaons in North Kawartha

Calling all art enthusiasts!

Embrace your creavity and join our vibrant plein air painng

Who loves slime? We do!! Just drop into the library at some point throughout the aernoon. Once you’re done creang, you can even take your slime home with you. We are an inclusive environment, so we are going to aempt different types; bouncy, rainbow, oobleck… all things slime!Allgradelevelsarewelcome.

NotYourAverage“ReadThisorDie”BookClub

ThursdayJune13th6:30pmto8:00pm

This is our last gathering before we pause our new book club for the summer. For fun, we’ve decided to make it a potluck appezer get together. So, bring a lile something to eat, along with the last book that you read. As

well, bring along a book you would suggest to others as a great summer read. We will post our summer suggesonlistnextmonth.

TweensandTeensHangout

Friday June 21st Aer school to 5:00pm

This is a gathering for creave kids in grades 6 to 12. This month we will be learning black out poetry! This form of found poetry is also known as Erasure poetry. Simply put, it is where you take an exisng text and erase, black out, or otherwise obscure a large poron of the text, creang a new work from what remains. No prior poetry experience necessary. This is going to be a great chancetosimplyscribble,doodle,andpaintwithwildabandon! BeginnerSewingWorkshopwithShirleyMacFarlaneThomas FridayJune14th,2:30-5:00pm–Limitedspaces.

In this workshop you will learn how to use your sewing machine, what the different parts are and how they work, and how to maintain your machine. In addion, parcipants will learn how to make a microwavable bowl cozy and sew in bang. You will learn how to lay a paern, cut material and basic sewing techniques. All materials for making 2 cozies are included. the project are included. Bring your own sewing machine or there are 2 free to use at the library. From a very young age Shirley has been an avid sewist, enjoying a wide variety of sewing projects from quick sew items to quilts and everything in between. She has a passion for teaching all ages the mechanics and maintenance of the sewing machine, layout of a paern andhowtosew.WearethrilledthatShirleyiscomingtothelibrary toshare her knowledge. The workshop fee is $30 per person and pre-registraon is required. If cost is a barrier, please contact Kim Tucker at 705-656-4333 or k.tucker@northkawarthalibrary.com. Don’tPanic,ArtisforEveryone! PosiveSelfAffirmaonArt SaturdayJune22nd9amto10:15am forages6to12

We can all be crical of ourselves at mes. It’s important to remember the things about yourself that are prey amazing. This art class will teach kids about posive affirmaons and help them to focus on the strengths that they see within themselves. We will be using crayon and watercolour to create a resist effect. As well, lines, shapes, and balance to create a really cool finished piece. All materials included. Limited space, pre-registraon isrequiredbycallingLisaat705-652-4333orbyemailing l.mace@northkawarthalibrary.com

AbstractPlantPainngforages12to112

SaturdayJune22ndNoonto1:30pm

This is a painng project that is perfect for beginners. Ignite your inner creave self, let go of needing your art to beperfect,orthinkingyou simplycan’tdo it.Of courseyou can! This project is for everyone so, come have some fun painng!

TheImportanceofBats

Presented by Julie Henry, Karloa Grasse and Gillian di Pea , AldervilleBlackOakSavanna Wednesday,June26,6:30pm

Join us in welcoming Julie, Karloa and Gillian as they present“TheImportanceofBats”.TheAldervilleBlackOak Savanna’s mission is to preserve, restore, and expand rare Tallgrass habitats. The team restores and maintains 200+ acres of Tallgrass Prairie and Black Oak Savanna ecosystems on Alderville First Naon. Bats, oen misunderstood and feared, are crical to environmental health and economic stability. Despite their portrayal as ominous creatures, bats play a vital role in ecosystem balance. However, they face significant threats, including habitat loss, disturbances during hibernaon, and the spread of white-nose syndrome, a deadly fungal disease responsible for the deaths of millions of bats. This disease is parcularly devastang as it can spread rapidly through bat populaons, causing significant declines Human acvity, such as inadvertent transmission of the fungus, exacerbates these challenges, pung bat populaons at risk globally. The decline of bat populaons underscores the urgent need for conservaon efforts. Many bats are needlessly killed due to misunderstandings about their importance in ecosystems. Loss of habitat and disrupons during hibernaon further endanger their survival. To address these threats, it's crucial to raise awareness about the vital role bats play and to take acon to protect them. Creang bat-friendly environments and parcipang in conservaon iniaves are praccal ways individuals can contribute to safeguarding bat populaons and promong ecosystem health. There are many ways to get involved so cometothelibraryandfindouthow

LIONS COMMUNITY REPORT

by Jim Empringham, Apsley and District Lions Club

With May in the rear view mirror, life in our community will really speed up. The lakes and stores will be busy with many visitors and residents. Your Lions Club will be equally busy. This is our primary fundraising time with many activities planned. The continued support of all will provide resources that will be returned to our community in a range of ways.

Euchre night is Wednesday, June 19 at NKCC starting at 7 pm. We are getting more that 30 to this relaxed evening. Come on out to enjoy a fun night with friends new and old. There is a $2 admission charge.

We hope everyone is getting ready to celebrate Canada Day on July 1. The parade will begin at 4:00 pm at the school, carry on through town ending at Lions Park. There will be games for the kids, music for the adults and food for all. Fireworks begin at dusk. Any group, company or individuals who would like to take part in the parade should contact Lion Brenda Lensen (705-656-9254). Participants in the parade should be at the school by 3:30.

The Lions Annual Giant Flea Market will take place Saturday, July 20 at NKCC from 8:30 am to 2:00 pm. Once again, Sunday July 21 will be a bargain

hunter’s dream as we sell, at reduced prices, any items remaining after Saturday’s main sale. Drop offs of gently used items for the sale can be brought to Lions Park each Saturday from 9:00 am to noon until June 29. Drop offs on July 6 should be taken to the rear entrance of the arena. We cannot accept microwave ovens, mattresses, high chairs, cribs or lifejackets for a variety of safety reasons. We will only accept flat screen tv’s. This major event cannot happen without volunteers. Each year we have volunteers helping out at Saturday drop offs, arena set up in the days prior to the event and as sales people on the day of the Flea Market. Students can earn community hours as part of those needed for graduation from high school. Anyone wishing to be part of this fun experience should call Lion Brenda Lensen (705-656-9254). Being part of our community in this way will bring a real sense of making a contribution. There will be other fundraising activities through the summer and fall. Details will be provided in future issues of Backroads.

Students and parents are reminded that our Club offers $1000 scholarships to high school students going on to post-secondary education and to current post-secondary students to continue their studies. The deadline for applications is June 15. Applications can be p

jimempringham@gmail.com. Special consideration is given to students in financial need to continue their education.

The Lions Park renovations are continuing. Already the new back stop and dugouts are being well used as are the fields for soccer by young and old. Hopefully the parking lot will soon have its final gravel coat so that a new space for parking can be created. We are working with community partners to identify ways to add spaces that will allow increased park use. Among those are a walking trail and areas for games such as corn hole, bocce and pickle ball. The soccer field is scheduled to be completed in the fall.

All of this is a work in progress and dependent on funds raised. With our community’s support and patience we will all have a Park that can be enjoyed for years to come. We hope to welcome all of you to as many Lions events as you can attend!

Contributed by Maaike Berg-Nonnekes

ABC SENIORS

Month

Fun Facts – The last Census was 2021. North Kawartha’s population at the time was assessed at 2877. This would have represented primary residences, as we all know the population increases by an estimated and unconfirmed 12,000 between May and September of each year. By age group, North Kawartha had an average age of 52. This average was higher than that of Ontario’s population and Canada’s. 39.6% of the population was 50 years of age or greater, meeting the age required to join Anstruther-Burleigh-Chandos (ABC) Seniors.

The township is a total of 746.35 square kilometers, providing us with a population of 3.9 people per square kilometre. Hey Neighbour! Yoohoo! No wonder some of us feel a little isolated in the winter! Whether we grew up here or came to choose North Kawartha as our next step in life’s journey, we at ABC Seniors have received many benefits from incorporating as a not- for-profit corporation in 1976 and having a Board comprised of volunteers who have always had our seniors’ best interest at heart. Becoming a Seniors Active Living Centre has garnered both financial support and services of the Ministry of Seniors and Accessibility and the Municipality to help seniors stay active, well, safe and socially connected.

In recent years we have partnered with other service organizations in the community such as the North Kawartha Public Library, Community Care – Apsley, Apsley Legion Branch 381, the North Kawartha Food Bank, and the Apsley &; District Lions Club to increase the opportunity for seniors to engage with all generations. Unique social activities, educational and learning opportunities, as well as, expanding our recreational opportunities have all helped to make us seniors feel included, vibrant and integral contributors to the community. Anstruther-Burleigh-Chandos (ABC) SENIORS

“An inclusive place for friendship, fitness and learning”

Join us for Pickle ball and other Fitness programs, Lunches, Euchre, Canasta Hand & Foot, Floor Shufeboard and relevant Senior’s Learning Programs. New members are welcome!

Contributed by Joyce Corner

BOOK NOOK

Remarkably Bright Creatures

Written by Shelby Van Pelt

Remarkably Bright Creatures is a first novel by Shelby Van Pelt and it's a delight.

Tova is a widow and keeps busy with an evening cleaning job at The Sowell Bay Aquarium. Her only social activities are talking to Ethan at the local grocery store, a weekly visit with the Knit-Wits Club and talking to the fish at the aquarium, especially Marcellus, the octopus. She is very lonely as her son Eric disappeared 30 years ago in a boating accident.

Tova has a fall and is off work for six weeks with a badly sprained ankle. Matthew, is on a quest to find his birth father that leads him to Sowell. He is hired as a replacement for Tova. Tova pops in from time to time to check on Matthew. He is amazed with Tova's rapport with Marcellus. One evening Marcellus is out of his tank and Tova guides him back.

Tova gets a call from The Charter Village Retirement Home that her brother Lars has passed away. While there she picks up an application. It describes in glowing terms the amenities at their facility.

All ends well for Tova. No retirement home. With clues from Marcellus she discovers Matthew is her grandson. She finally has a family.

An added note for my readers. In the May issue of the National Geographic there is a great article on the intelligence of octopus.

By Winston E Ralph

POEMS By WINSTON Its June Time

June has come the best month of the year

So may the nice weather fill us with cheer

We don’t need a winter coat or heavy boots

And children can be outside without a snowsuit

Its nice to be outside even for a few hours

Enjoying the nice weather while tending the flowers

Wood is cut split and piled up to dry

By the sun away up there in the sky

Some have a garden and its planted we know

So now we just wait for rain to make it grow

In the garden there are vegetables galore

Carrot peas potatoes and much much more

Just watch the sun doesn’t burn your skin

And from 10 am-2pm it’s best to stay in

As the flowers bloom to our face comes a smile

Since we know they’ll be there for a little while

We can take a drive down the road in the car

But with expensive gas we won’t be able to go far

And we can visit an old village to learn of yester year

But how would people be if those times return here

In families with the schools and the old general store

The old schools are gone but the stores are around a little more

Through the bush we can go on a little hike

Or maybe fishing or swimming or ride a bike

The grass is cut often as it grows real quick

As its hard to cut if we let it get too thick

We can visit others even if the weather turns bad

Then return home safely and happy not feeling sad

So enjoy the good weather it won’t be here long Winter is getting closer and summer will be gone

By Marjorie Wilson, Freelance

MEMORIES SHARED by MARJORIE

Keeping Clothes Clean

Would you trade in your automatic washer for this contraption? In it’s day this machine would have been “top of the line”.

My mother used a large metal tub and a posher or posser (a cone shaped device on the end of a wooden rod) to agitate the clothes. You can see this device in the photo to the right of the washing machine. A hand wringer was clamped to the side of the tub. A scrub board was handy to take out dirty spots. The scrub board is also seen on the right of the washing machine.

It sits beside the posser and has a glass scrubbing surface. If clothes were especially dirty mother would boil the items in a copper boiler on the wood burning kitchen stove.

Soap tended to come in bars especially if you were using hand made soap. Every piece was precious. When pieces became quite small they were saved in a small wire basket which could be placed in the wash tub.

There were choices to be made for drying. A clothes line worked well. Without one the clothes could be spread on the grass or over bushes. In a large family a youngster would be given the job of chasing any farm animals such a chicken or sheep off the washing. Sad irons heated on the wood burning stove were used to smooth the clothes. This was a tiring job as the irons were heavy and an especially hot job in the summer. My mother ironed everything, even the sheets. The second photo shows a variety of irons. You only needed one handle as the handle would be switched to whichever iron was hot. It was handy to have a trivet as it prevented scorching the ironing board cover with a hot iron.

The fancy machine in the photo along with other cleaning necessities may be seen at Bancroft North Hastings Heritage Museum. Hours are from 10:00am to 4:00pm Tuesday to Saturday. Check our Facebook page for hours and special events.

WOMEN OF NORTH KAWARTHA

by Helena McMann

Women of North Kawartha will return next month, as many of the amazing business owners and community members, including myself,gotalilebusy-IcantwaittosharemorestoriesinJuly!

June is Pride Month

Pride Month began with the Stonewall riots, a series of riots for gay liberaon that took place

o v e r s e v e r a l d a y s beginning on June 28, 1969. The riots began aer a police raid at the Stonewall Inn, a gay bar located within Lower Manhaan in New York City. It connues to be the promoon of the self-affirmaon, dignity, equality, and increased visibility of lesbian, gay,bisexual,andtransgender(LGBT)people.

by Helena McMann

WOODY’s GIVES BACK

Woodys gave local businesses the oppornity to adverse on their fence - giving Burliegh and Hwy 28 a fresh new look. All profits from the sales of these Ads went back to the community. Thank you Grant and Jaime, we appreciate you!

THINK TURTLE CONSERVATION

by Kelly Wallace

Help The L'll Ladies Ontario's Nesting Turtles

It's a crucial me of year—turtle nesng season is now in full swing in Ontario! Turtles in the wild typically nest from mid-May to mid-July, with June being the peak month for nesng. During this period, turtles brave busy roads before and aer laying their eggs. This is a crical period in a turtle lifecycle and for their species as most turtles that have reached sexual maturity, e.g., Snapping and Blanding's turtles upwards of 17 to 20 years old, nest once a year, which makes the nesng season a one-shot deal to boost turtle populaons each season. We hope every turtle nest succeeds, but the reality is that predators, weather events and condions, accidental disturbances,andotherfactorswilldestroymanynestsin the wild. This makes aempts to save nests important for the survival of a new generaon of local turtles. Integral tothisoutcomeisthesafetyofthefemaleturtlescrossing the roads to nest. Without them and the mature males, there is no chance of contribung to species recovery efforts this season or the next, and so on. Our collecve acons, both behind the steering wheel and in our daily lives, are pivotal in ensuring the safety of this year's nesng turtles. Remember, it can take nearly 60 years to replace an adult turtle lost to road mortality. These odds underscore the significant role we, as community members,playinturtleconservaon. Nesng&Roads

Turtles will be spoed nesng along the road shoulders. This is not their doing. When the original community planners carved out the first roadways without realizing it, they created linear beaches opmal for turtle nesng alongside the roads. Over the years, road planners have stuck with this shoulder design, so the turtles connue to nestontheshoulders. By following the ps below, you can help save the lives of these vulnerable creatures and contribute to their longterm survival. Nesng is physically draining for a female turtle. Aer laying her eggs, she moves slowly and can become shakey and dehydrated, making her more suscepble to vehicle strikes when crossing roads. If you encounter a turtle that has finished nesng and covered its nest, take note of the direcon she's heading. Before assisng her, make sure she's heading for the road. Aer nesng, some turtles, especially snapping turtles, may appear to be headed for the road but then make a deliberate360°turn,takingthemawayfromtheroadand back to their body of water If she's planning to cross the road, please move the turtle in the direcon it is heading if it is safe for you to help. Motorists, if you stop to help a

turtle, you are being relied upon to make wise choices that

'SAFETY' for everyone on the road. Your acons are not just appreciated, but they are making a real difference in the lives of these vulnerable creatures.

For informaon about safely assisng turtles of all sizes on the road, see our 'Help Turtles Across Roads' page on the Think Turtle Conservaon Iniavewebsitethinkturtle.ca

NestProtecon

If a turtle nests on your property, you are 'allowed' to install a turtle nest protector. You are encouraged to do so as a contribuon to species recovery efforts in your community. See our website for informaon on how to make a nest protector or where to purchase one. If you observe a turtle nesng anywhere other than on your property, permission is required to install a nest protector. If you install a nest protector without approval and there is an accident, you could be held responsible and liable for any damage or injuries caused. We ask that people focus on protecng turtle nests they have permission to protect. Nature has its own set of checks and balances, and as is nature's way, some turtle eggs do have a roleinsustainingotherspecies,meaningtheyarenotgoingtowaste.

InjuredTurtles

If you find an injured turtle anywhere in Ontario, please call the turtle hospital at Ontario Turtle Conservaon Centre (OTCC) at 705-741-5000. The OTCC is in Peterborough and admits injured turtles from anywhere in Ontario. They provide medical care at 'no charge' and have turtle taxi volunteerstoassistwithtransportaonifyoucannotdrivetheturtletothe OTCC or the nearest first responder. Once treated and rehabilitated, the turtles are returned to their natural habitat at the point of origin. During nesng season, an injured turtle may be a female carrying eggs, no maer howbadastateitappearstobein.PleasegetintouchwiththeOTCC.Their medical team will extract the eggs. If viable, the eggs will be incubated, and thehatchlings,when deemedready,willbereleasedat thewaterbody nearesttowherethemotherturtlewasfound.

TurtleTaxi

The OTCC is always in need of more Turtle Taxi volunteers. The amount of me you put in is strictly up to you. If you are interested in volunteering, pleasecall705-741-5000ore-mailvolunteer@ontarioturtle.ca. If you have a queson about a turtle or nest, please phone or text Think Turtle at 647-606-9537. Do not send me-sensive inquiries via Facebook or e-mail. We sincerely appreciate your concern and potenal acon in looking out for the females as they carry out their crucial contribuon to species recovery. Your efforts are invaluable in this conservaon journey, andwearetrulygratefulforyoursupport.

APSLEY MEMORIES

Historical recounts of the place we call home.

In the coming months, I intend to have a regular column sharing the rich history of Burleigh and Anstruther Townships, inspired by the book called “Up the Burleigh Road...Beyond the Boulders”, by Doug and Mary Lavery This column can also be a place that other contributors can share what they know of the rich history of the town we now call Apsley. Do you have a story to share? Please reach out to me, Helena 705-761-6213 or email theapsleybackroads@gmail.com

You never know what is newsworthy... a clipping from 1929...

Population in 1869 was 50 people

Population (according to 2021 Census Profile) is 2,877

An additional population of seasonal residents is estimated at 12,000

North Kawartha was formed in 1998 through an amalgamation of the Townships of Burleigh and Anstruther and the Township of Chandos.

There are some incredible sources to dive into for more information: https://www.facebook.com/groups/apsley.ontario https://www.northkawartha.ca/en/our-community/history-and-heritage.aspx https://trentvalleyarchives.com/ https://kawarthagenealogy.ca/once-upon-a-town/apsley-1869apsley-1869/

Main Street of Apsley about 1934

by Mayor Carolyn Amyotte, Township of North Kawartha

COUNCIL’S CORNER

Please visit for all things www northkawartha ca municipal in North Kawartha If you would like to receive regular municipal updates you may also subscribe to North Kawartha's email alerts via the website as well. For those of you that are active on social media please follow me @MayorAmyotte on Facebook and Twitter. It is my intent to share positive, factual and timely information about issues, events and happenings that impact our community and residents. To contact me directly, my phone number is (705) 931-1342 and myemailismayor@northkawartha.ca

Here’s a few things that happened in May:

• Council approved funding to facilitate a Veteran Pole Banner programtorecognizeandhonourourlocalveterans

• The Township hosted a virtual public meeng regarding Wildland Fires and how the province responds to these emergencies and what property owners can do to migate theirrisks

• Council appointed Michael Bulatovich, Amanda Gray and Andrew Waddell to our new Comprehensive Zoning Bylaw Commiee

• Aer 13 years of dedicated service, Council congratulated Jim Elderonhisrerement

• We approved in principle the request to host and Apsley FarmersMarketattheNKCCin2025

• Council received our annual update from the Peterborough CountyandCityParamedics

Here’s what’s coming upinJuly…

July 16, 2024- Regular MeengofCouncil

July 9, 2024- Short Term RentalAdvisory Commiee

July,2024-Inaugral Meengfor Comprehensive Zoning BylawCommiee

A Cleaner Community Thanks to Apsley Central Public School

Shared from Facebook - Mayor Amyoe share the great experience she had with the 7/8 class of Apsley Public CentralSchoolonEarthDay2024

“Happy Earth Day North Kawartha! Today I joined the grade 7/8 class from Apsley Central Public School for their annual village clean up. Every Earth Day our students go on a mission to pick up the lier along our streets. Even though it looks prey clean they sll collected over a dozen bags of garbage and recycling. Hats off to our kids for taking this iniave and seng a great example for us all. Thanks for keeping North KawarthaClean!”

Photo Credits: Mayor Carolyn Amyotte

AROUND TOWN

Down the Road and Over the Fence

McLaughlin, George July 7 1939 - April 20 2024

George McLaughlin was born on July 7, 1939, to Don and Vera McLaughlin on their farm near Tamworth, Ontario, only three weeks after King George VI’s tour of Canada. While Don was the fourth generation in the same farmhouse, Vera had emigrated from London, England, and so naming their fourth child was made easy. George was proud of his humble roots, but just like his regal namesake, he would lead a life of service and cherish his capacity to dignify and lift up the lives of others.

Life on the farm involved hardships, of course, and George, the youngest, would be a teenager before they had electricity and running water. But that makes his sense of community more understandable and his generous nature even more impressive. George was motivated to finish high school largely on the decision to allow him, as a 12th grader, to drive the school bus full of younger children. Yes, you read that correctly, and he would maintain his professional driver’s license for decades, driving a variety of trucks and buses as a hobby.

At 19, George was the last sibling on the farm when his father asked him if he had thought about doing something else. In 1958, the provincial government was racing to build new schools for a flood of baby boomers, and that offhanded in the horse led to a sixk summer course that led o a ewarding

3 8 - y e a r career as a n elementa ry school principal. In 1961, G e o r g e was assigned to A p s l e y u b l i c School. local gal, Dovie and vivacious,

initially rejected the advances of the handsome young educator. But George persevered, and they were married in Apsley on August 22, 1964. They settled in Peterborough, Dovie became a teacher, they made many friends, raised their children, Chris and Lisa, and were always grateful for summers at Beaver Lake close to the farm and extended family.

For a kid not academically inclined, George persevered further – this time with Dovie’s tremendous encouragement – earning a B.A. from Waterloo Lutheran University in 1973 and an M.Ed. from the University of Toronto in 1979. George wrote his thesis about new ways of understanding and meeting the challenges of child behavior and learning outcomes, and he would spend years taking courses in active listening and progressive discipline when many of his contemporaries were still using the strap to “solve” every problem.

George was proud of his career, always mindful that his leadership came with responsibilities to protect and nurture children. Upon retirement in 1996, he dedicated himself to family and volunteerism, eventually moving back to the farm where he had been born. In 2016, George and Dovie made one last move, to a cozy old house on the river in Lakefield.

George is preceded in death by his father and mother, Donald and Vera (Lunnon) McLaughlin, his older sister Kathleen (Kay) Gaffney and her husband Edward, by his older brother Donald Clarence (Clare) McLaughlin and Clare’s son Ian McLaughlin, and by his beloved daughter in law, Tracy (Jolley) McLaughlin, where he would write but scratch out “in law” on cards and notes.

George leaves behind children, grandchildren, and other family, friends, and community members to whom he was a beacon of kindness and generosity. Above all, as father to Chris and Lisa and as Papa to future generations, George was the great fortune that comes with scoring childhood’s golden ticket, and they mourn him with a deep sense of pride and admiration.

George is survived by his daughter Lisa Mace of Apsley, Ontario, and her husband Brad, and by his grandsons Seth McLaughlin LaRose and Zane Mace. George is survived by his son Chris McLaughlin of Hamilton, Ontario, grandson Simon McLaughlin and granddaughter Avery McLaughlin, by Chris’ wife Nova Reesor, by his step-grandson Eric Reesor and his wife Cassie and their children Roran and Mira, and his step-granddaughter Krysta Reesor and her daughter Kaylee. George is survived by his older sister Doris Burt and her husband Lawrence of St. Albert, Alberta, by Clare’s wife, Eleanor, of Napanee, Ontario, and by many cousins, nieces, and nephews and their families.

Their collective respect and gratitude for him is immeasurable.

George died peacefully on April 20, 2024, at Extendicare in Lakefield, ON Arrangements have been entrusted to THE HENDREN FUNERAL HOME –LAKEFIELD CHAPEL. A Celebration of Life for George was held on Monday, April 29th, 2024 at The Hendren Funeral Home in Lakefield, Ontario (66 Queen Street) from 5:00 PM till 7:00 PM with remarks at 6:00 PM.

A second gathering will be held on Saturday, June 15th, 2024, at George’s favorite watering hole, the Lakeview Tavern in Erinsville, Ontario (5771 Lennox and Addington County Rd 41) from 1:00 PM till 3:00 PM on a drop-in basis. Anyone playing the fiddle will be especially welcome.

As per his wishes, George’s bodily remains have been donated to the School of Medicine at Queen’s University in Kingston, Ontario. His family extends their tremendous thanks to the caring and dedicated staff at Extendicare Lakefield. And among their many wonderful friends, there is particular love and affection for Glenda Newson for being there for George and his family through it all. In George’s memory, those grieving his loss are invited to make memorial donations to The Alzheimer Society of Canada, Kids Help Phone, or Big Brothers Big Sisters of Canada, especially the Peterborough branch, by calling 705-652-3355 or by visiting www.hendrenfuneralhome.com.

Trotter, Helen Feb 27 1941 - May 12 2024

Wednesday June 19th 1:30 to 3:00pm North Kawartha Community Centre 340 McFadden Rd,Apsley in collaboration with Community Care Peterborough For more information please contact our GM, Mark Savery at 1-416-625-2672 or savesports@gmail.com.

TROTTER, Helen On May 12, 2024 Helen Trotter passed into the presence of her Lord Jesus Christ whom she loved and served with honour. Born in Montreal Feb 27 1941, Helen endured a very abusive childhood which led into her challenging teen years- attempted suicides; loneliness; despair; homelessness. But Helen never gave up. She went on to train as a hairdresser. Then at 20, homeless and without a job, a kind Christian lady showed to Helen the love of Jesus- took her in, gave her a room in her home; took her to church where she surrendered her life to Jesus. At 23, Helen met and married Ernie Trotter. Together they raised three honourable children – Anna (Herb), Joel, and Lydia in a secure loving environment on a bush farm north of Apsley. Helen was the cherished grandmother to Joel Weber, Braelyn Weber and Sasha Trotter and loving sister to Claude Courval and Germaine Lepine.

Some of Helen’s accomplishments were- serving on municipal council for 11 years; she was instrumental in establishing a voluntary ambulance service and community care in Apsley and she worked in that service as a trained paramedic; Helen lived an exemplary, dedicated life of usefulness, loyalty, and faithfulness. There is no limit to what a person can do if she doesn’t care who gets the credit. Created for eternity; tested in time. A private interment was held at the Apsley Union Cemetery on Wednesday May 15. A service will be held on Saturday June 8th at The Bridgenorth Community Hall, 836 Charles Street, Bridgenorth at 2 PM with a reception to follow. As expressions of sympathy, donations to the charity of your choice would be appreciated.