By Janet McDougall

 
The Apsley Lion's Club has been unbelievably generous in donating all proceeds from the Oct.18th  Lasagna Dinner & Auction to the Apsley School Council.  The evening was a tremendous success.  We cannot begin to thank everyone enough.  Donations of lasagna, items for the silent auction and live auction, donations for the raffle table, platinum Leafs tickets for raffle, and of course donations of time... are deeply appreciated.  The Apsley community is amazing.  The evening's events have raised $8000.  Yes, you read the right number!

 The major impetus for this fund raiser this year is our goal of improving the school playground.  This is a huge undertaking and will continue to require ongoing fund raising.  While focusing on the playground, it is important that the other very worthwhile activities the Council is involved in are not forgotten.  The Apsley School Council is actively involved in supporting many aspects of the school program.  Each year the School Council provides funding:

• For selected intermediate students to attend an enrichment program at Trent University
• A curriculum initiative - last year the focus was Science, the year before the focus was Math
• The 'book-in-a-bag program
• Busing costs for each class for one excursion
• Equipment for outdoor recess play
  

Although these are only a few of the many activities supported by the School Council, it is easy to see the wonderful work these dedicated parents and community members do on behalf of our students.  All funds raised in all fund raising events go toward supporting these and other student centered activities as well as the special playground project.  Again, thank you for your ongoing, generous support.

Abe van Duelmen

 SuperHost is a Canadian program (now world-wide) that focuses on the needs of our visitors and customers.

 Courtesy, friendliness and professionalism are essential ingredients of successful service operations. SuperHost encourages us to take pride in ourselves, in what we do,
and where we live.
 
  Who should attend?  Anyone, regardless of age, who is employed or hopes to be employed in a customer service position at resorts and other visitor accommodation, retail outlets, tourism offices etc.
 
Date: Sat. 24 April 2004
Time: 9:00 am to 4:00pm
Place: North Kawartha Township Council Chambers   
Cost: $74.
For information call 656-8425                                        

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by Janet Mc Dougall

 On January 5th representatives from the North Lakefield Associated School Grouping met at Lakefield Intermediate School to begin discussing ideas concerning the future of Apsley Central P.S., Buckhorn P.S., and Young’s Point P.S. The meeting held on the January 5th  was the first of four meetings that will be held to generate ideas - possibilities.  The primary focus of this first meeting was to provide information.  Mrs. Sylvia Terpstra, Superintendent for the Peterborough Superintendency, provided information on Prohibitive to Repair Grants from the Ministry of Education, Distant Schools Allocation and an overview of Education Funding.  Apsley members of this Community Consultation Committee are: Principal Janet McDougall, School Council Chair Lorie Lawley, Playground Committee Chair Kim Tucker, Community Representative Pat Hoffman, Community Representative Warren Smith.  Buckhorn and Young’s Point are represented by their Principal Steve Girardi and School Council Members.  Mrs. Terpstra and Trustee Diane Lloyd will be attending all meetings, acting in the role of facilitators for the discussions and resource.  These meetings are open to the public.  A brief ‘question and answer’ time will following each meeting.  Your school and community representatives have taken on this role to act as liaison and to represent the entire community.  If you have any questions or would like to have an issue or point presented at a meeting please contact one of the people listed below.

 We welcome community members to attend the meetings  All meetings will be held at Lakefield Intermediate School Library from 1 to 3:00 pm

Meeting Dates: February 19, 2004
  February 23, 2004
  March 8, 2004

Janet McDougall 656-4231
Lorie Lawley 656-2022
Kim Tucker 656-1013
Pat Hoffman 656-3755
Warren Smith

We would like to thank the  people of Apsley, friends and  neighbours who helped us in our time of need during the passing of our daughter Kimberly Eve Howson  who passed away
suddenly March  7, 2004. She was a mother of Michael and Rachel who now reside with us  and Ryan of Peterborough.             

A trust fund has been established for the children. Apsley Community Chapel has generously offered to accept these funds, which will be held in trust for the children. Donations can be made at Donia’s Tim-Br Mart and at the Royal Bank.

We would also like to thank the those friends and neighbours who helped us during Richard’s surgery. The many rides, cards , flowers, fruit and well wishes were gratefully appreciated. In particular, the delivery of firelogs which was cut and split.

The spirit of this community is an inspiration to all of us.
Words are not enough to express our thanks It was said to us that it takes a whole village to raise a child. Your acts have shown us the way. Thank You.