Township of North Kawartha
April / May 2006
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Corporation of the Township of NORTH KAWARTHA Parks and Recreation Department |
Box 550, 135 Burleigh Street
Apsley, Ontario K0L 1A0 (705) 656-4922 Fax: (705) 656-4446 email: g.geraldi@northkawartha.on.ca |
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Activities Galore!
2006 Swim Program The 2006 Swim Program will include both the Red Cross and LifeSaving Society Programs The first session will run from July 3rd to July 21st at both Quarry Bay and Chandos Beaches. The second session will run from July 24th to August 11th at Chandos Beach only. For more details call (705) 656-4922 or visit www.northkawartha.on.ca If you have any questions about any Programs you can contact Gary Geraldi at 656-4922 Wilson Park Community Centre Weekly Events: Monday: Line Dancing 7:00 PM Tuesday: Cards 7:30 PM Thursday: Adult Social 12:30 - 4:00 PM Wilson Park Community Centre Special Events
Passes available at the Woodview General Store and the Big Cedar General Store Ontario Early Years My name is Connie, I work for the Ontario Early Years Centre out of Lindsay Ont. I do the out reach program that comes to the Apsley Community Centre. I wanted to take the time to thank you for letting the community know about us. I just wanted to let you know that our programs run from 10:30 am until 12:30 pm. This month because of the March break we will be out on the 31st of March, then April 7 and April 21. If anyone has any questions they can reach us at 705-324-7900. Thank you for your time. BRENDAN DAVID COURT
“Dream like you'll live forever
Live like there's no tomorrow Dance like no one's watching Love like you've never been hurt” 
This was Brendan's favourite quote, and summed up how he chose to live his life. Tragically, this ended on January 8, 2006, in an automobile accident in Texas. He had an enthusiasm for life and packed more into his seventeen years than most people do in a lifetime. His parents, Alice and David have owned a cottage on Jack's Lake for 18 years and so Brendan spent much of his summer water-skiing, boarding, participating in the regatta, playing golf and tennis. Family and friends getting together was also important to him as was the paper delivery route and just hanging out. His sense humour and quick smile were a joy to all around him. If you wish to contribute to the memory Brendan, please make donations to The Township of North Kawartha (Re: Medical Centre Capital Campaign), marking on the cheque that it is in memory of Brendan Court. |
Apsley Community Centre
Weekly Events: Monday: Walking Group 10:00 AM Apsley Bowmen (Dec - April) 6:00 PM Tuesday: A.B.C. Seniors Club 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Country Line Kickers 6:30 PM Wednesday: Walking Group 10:00 AM Line Dancing 1:00 PM Lions Bingo 7:00 PM Thursday: ABC Seniors Exercise Class 9:00 AM Lions Meetings 9:30 AM (2nd & 4th Thursday of the Month) Friday: Walking Group 10:00 AM Early Years Centre 1st and 3rd Friday 10:30am Apsley C.C. Special Events:
Glen Alda Community Centre Weekly Events: Wednesday: Glen Alda Seniors Wed 10:00AM - 4:00 PM 2nd & 4th Wednesday of the Month Friday: Sewing Club 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM (except July+August) Bridge 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM Glen-Alda Community Centre Special Events June 24th & 25th Boat Wise Course Come on out and get your power boat operator's license. On the Watch
by June Hitchcox 
NORTHERN RAVENS Sightings were reported of flocks of Siskins and Chickadees, a few Great Gray Owls, Pine Grosbeaks and sizeable flocks of Bohemian Waxwings well into March. However, a Bald Eagle, seen sitting on its nest about February 21st near Young’s Point – 3 weeks ahead of last year – was an announcement that Spring was on its way. Your ears, in February, would tell you that Spring was just around the corner when you heard the wild, wonderful repertoire of “wonks”, “bonks” and “crocks” of the Northern/Common Ravens. You might have been lucky enough to watch as they performed aerial courting displays, tucking in one wing to allow them to tumble, dive, roll, fly briefly up-side-down and perhaps engage in mock fighting – showing complete mastery of the air. The birds become quiet once the 3-5 eggs have been laid, as early as March, in a bulky nest of sticks with an inner cup lined with fur and moss, high up in a conifer or on a cliff edge. Ravens are highly intelligent, proven to be able to count, solve problems and use rudimentary tools. To crack open shellfish, they fly high in the air and drop it on rocks; they may hide part of a meal before eating, in case food is lacking in the future; they will throw something just to hear the noise. To identify them in flight, note that they glide on flat wings, alternating with flapping, whereas Crows seldom glide. Algonquin Park chose the name “The Raven” for the Park’s News Bulletin to honour this bird that epitomizes the spirit of our northern wilderness. Hope you enjoy watching the antics of this clever, resourceful scavenger. |
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