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Free Food
Big Smiles and Racing Through the Aisles at Sayers IGA! by Caroline Elder The snow storm of Saturday, February 25th couldn’t chill the excitement at Sayers IGA; as well known resident Marie Watson, prepared for her $500.00 shopping spree. She is the first of 3 shopping spree winners, to be awarded in Apsley, as part of the Great Grocery Giveaway contest. Marie received the call earlier in the week, letting her know that her ballot was drawn and she was a winner. She would have 2 minutes to shop for $500.00 worth of free groceries. “I’m in here every day and I know my way around!” Marie exclaimed. 
Brian Sayers announced the count-down to start, and Marie was off. As the seconds ticked by, meat, cheese and coffee were big on her list. Then, with two jugs of juice in her hands, Brian announced, “5 seconds left”. Tossing the juice in the cart, Marie ran to the freezer section and grabbed one of her favourites- carrot cake! While Lois began checking out the 4 shopping carts containing Marie’s efforts, Marie happily announced “It’s just such a boost at this time of year…I didn’t think it could happen to me, I’m so excited it did! March is birthday month in our house. Now, all the big dinners are set, and the turkey is for Easter!” The grand tally was almost right on, at $500.71. Well done Marie! On Saturday, March 11th, Gary Kimberley also experienced the excitement first-hand, as the three minute, $1000.00, shopping spree winner. Gary was sure to take care of his dog-food needs and also planned to support the North Kawartha Food Bank with some of his winnings. Congratulations Gary! One more $500.00 shopping spree winner will share in the fun on April 1st. 
Photo by Bill Johnston 
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People in
the Community Dr. Charles (Chuck) Griffith …. Local Amateur Photographer 
Local amateur photographer Chuck Griffith was born in Nova Scotia and has
had a professional career in both education and youth work. He holds an
undergraduate degree from Concordia University in Montreal and both masters
and doctorate degrees from Indiana University in Bloomington Indiana. Dr
Griffith has held management positions with the Canadian YMCA in Toronto,
Saint John and Moncton and is a former National Director and CEO of Boys
and Girls Clubs of Canada. His educational career involved an appointment
with the Nova Scotia Department of Education and he has served as a professor
and administrator at the University of Waterloo where he served as departmental
chairman. He has taught both undergraduate and graduate courses in recreation
and park planning and management as a professor at Waterloo and at Florida
State University. While at Waterloo in 1970, he purchased his first camera to be used as a teaching aid and he has been a serious photographer ever since. His first camera was a 35mm SLR but for the past seven years he has been using digital cameras. His current camera is an 8-mega pixel Canon PowerShot1 and he enhances his images using Adobe Photoshop. He and his wife Janice, a former Councillor and Deputy Reeve of North Kawartha have owned a cottage on Chandos Lake since 1984 and moved permanently to the lake in 1996. His collection of works taken in the North Kawartha area now exceeds ten thousand images stored on cds and dvds. He is a regular contributor to the Apsley Voice, the Lakefield Herald, local tourist publications and the Chandos Lake Yearbook. He has donated his time and photography skills to a number of community activities and organizations over the years. Both of his sons are professional photographers. Peter works out of Los Angeles and Toronto while David has his studio in Toronto. Dr Griffith is a former president of the Cottage Country Computer Club, serves as Commodore of the Chandos Lake Lobster Fishers Association, is a founding member of the Fire Fly Band and is a member of the Glen Alda Dinners Club. Photography however is his main retirement interest. Editors note: Chuck has always been a great supporter of the Apsley Voice and his photo submissions have been a big part of our success. Thanks Chuck!! Up The Burleigh Road ... Beyond the Boulders An illustrated history of Burleigh and Anstruther Townships by the Burleigh Road Historical Society is being written by Doug and Mary Lavery and produced by Trent Valley Archives. Prepublication price is $20.00 for this quality hard cover book which is full of vintage information and photographs. After May 2006 the price will be $30.00 for the book. Order your copy of this fascinating book through Burleigh Road Historical Society Apsley or at the Library. Editors Note: Everyone involved deserves a big hand for their hard work, what a huge project it must have been. |