What are YOU doing this summer?
 The North Kawartha Public Library and Lifelong Learning Centre invites you to join in the fun and learning this summer.  We offer programs and activities for all ages.  You may want to stop in to check your email with our high-speed Internet connection or borrow a best seller.  “Meet the Artist” this summer at our monthly lecture series.  June  19th—the English Potter Gail West, July 24th—Elizabeth Jackson, August 24—TBA, 7:00 pm, at the Apsley Library, Admission:  $4.00.  The annual Ham Supper and Silent Auction has become an anticipated event in the community.  This year’s event is on Saturday, August 9th, at 5:00 pm, in the Apsley Community Centre, adults $12.00, children $6.00.  Reserve your table today!  The summer reading and activity program for children “20 000 Reads Under the Sea” will be running for seven consecutive weeks, Wednesday mornings, starting July 7th.  A summer Cyber-camp for kids will also be offered in late August.  Show us your swing at the First Annual Lifelong Learning Centre Golf Tournament taking place Saturday, July 26th at Marvel Rapids Golf Course.  Get a hole-in-one and win a new car courtesy of Boyer Pontiac Buick!  Do you want in on the secrets of PowerPoint, digital cameras, or e-mailing?  It’s easier than you think!  Come in to the Learning Centre to book a one-on-one tutorial or sign up for a Super Saturday Seminar.  Our new summer hours are Monday 10-4, Tuesday 10-4, Wednesday 12-8, Friday 10-4, Saturday 10-2, and at the Woodview branch Thursday 1-4 and 7-9.  Susan, Pat, Katie and Lannie would be happy to answer your questions about the Library and Learning Centre.  Call us:  656-4333, 656-4958, or email us: 

• Mon 10 a.m to 4 p.m.
• Wed 1 p.m.to 8 p.m.
• Fri 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
• Sat 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

After a 4 year process and 3 months of intense consultation The Stakeholder Groups of the Kawartha Highlands (SGKH) is pleased to endorse Bill 100, The Kawartha Highlands Signature Site Park Act introduced by Premier Ernie Eves in the Ontario Legislature on June 1st
        As an active participant in the final consultation process guided by MPP Chris Hodgson, the SGKH was proud to lobby for the rights of all tenure holders, traditional users and to support the principles of wise use conservation and environmental protection within the Kawartha Highlands Signature Site (KHSS).
         The development of a new Charter for the KHSS, Bill 100 and the striking of a Management Advisory Board to ensure continued local stakeholder participation the SGKH believes that a workable compromise has been reached.
        "We are pleased with what has been achieved in the last three months and hope that the resulting Charter and Legislation will serve the area well for generations to come." said Peter Chown a member of the SGKH Executive who was active in the development of the Charter.
        Mr. Chown went on to say that the new Management Advisory Board will need to represent all stakeholders and draw on practical knowledge of the KHSS in their new role. "Once the dust settles much of the success or failure of the KHSS will depend on the Advisory Board" said Chown.
        The Stakeholder Groups of the Kawartha Highlands (SGKH) is an umbrella organization that is open to all established organizations with direct and ongoing ties to the KHSS.
         The Stakeholder Groups of the Kawartha Highlands will continue to make positive and constructive suggestions to the MNR and Management Advisory Board on the future operation of the KHSS.

Jim Whelan  mjdmwh@sympatico.ca 

  First an electronic news board by the municipal office, then automatic doors at the IGA. So what's the next step in the series of rapid technological advancements that Apsley has been indulging in? How about: a town web site!

www.apsley.ca has now been officially launched on the internet as of June 2003. The web site is full of useful information regarding local businesses, upcoming events in the area (as well as out of town), dining and accommodation, tourist information, up-to-date important local news, an online bulletin board, classifieds, and general information about the town of Apsley. And what is it that makes this site so wonderful? Why, it's FREE of course!

  A local team has volunteered their time over the past several months to create this carefully planned project, and is in need of advertisers to keep the site up and running. Advertising space is available from $60/year. If you would like to join other local businesses in putting your ad on our new town site, please email: admin@apsley.ca or check out the packages available for advertising at www.apsley.ca/advertising.shtml
 

  Thanks for your support, and enjoy the site!