| Provided by Senior Constable Robert
LaFreniere #7333 Break-In At Watson’s Gas Bar Two persons are in custody, a third person is being sought, in relation to a break in at an Apsley business. Initially, around 6 a.m. on a Friday morning last month, the suspicious movement of a car and its occupants was reported to Peterborough County OPP. The circumstances actually began to unfold minutes before the report, around 5:45 a.m. At that time, a couple of North Kawartha residents started moving about the village in the course of their normal routine when they realized something was amiss in the usually quiet village. The Watson Gas Bar Kiosk was found entered, as was a storage building on the property. The business operator who lives nearby attended and called the OPP. While the business operator was on the phone to Police, a suspect who was hiding in the overhead crawl space of the kiosk fell through the ceiling. The business operator was physically assaulted by the suspect when the operator tried to hold the suspect. The suspect escaped the kiosk and was confronted outside the kiosk by a second person in relation to the business. The second person grabbed a hold of the suspect and attempted to hold him, however that person was physically assaulted by the suspect as well. Three persons fled the area in a small car. The investigation continued throughout Friday and would also involve the assistance of the Peterborough - Lakefield Community Police Service. Arrests have been made in the joint effort and the investigation is ongoing today. In custody and making a court appearance via video link this morning is 19 - year old Daniel Hartford of Peterborough. He is charged with Conspiracy to Commit Break and Enter and Possession of Stolen Property. Also making a court appearance is 21 - year old Nathaniel Shaw of Peterborough. He is charged with Robbery, Break and Enter, and Breaching Probation. Police have recovered cash and two chain saws stolen in the break in. A warrant will be issued for the arrest of a third man, a 20 - year old Peterborough resident. During the course of the investigation, a 17 - year old Peterborough youth, not connected directly to the break and enter / robbery investigation, was arrested on Friday morning and is in custody. He is charged with Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking contrary to the Controlled Drugs and Substance Act. Attempted Murder Thursday, November 4th Havelock-Belmont-Methuen Township At 6:30 P.M. officer's attended at a Round Lake Road residence in the Township of Havelock-Belmont-Methuen on a report that a female had been stabbed in the back by another female. Investigation has found that a group of people were gathered at a Round Lake residence. A 2002 Honda had been driven around in a field and damaged when it collided with a rock pile. The car was towed up to the residence where an argument ensued over the damage. The victim Tammy Steenburg 26 years of Marmora, Ontario was sitting on the front porch when the accused a 51 year old female who resided at the residence went inside and came out with a large kitchen knife and stabbed Steenburg in the back. The accused was arrested in bed when the officer's arrived on scene. Steenburg was transported to the Peterborough Regional Health Centre with "serious injuries" as of press time she is still listed in "Stable" but "serious" condition. |
KPR Character Education Initiative
By Janet Mcdougall The students at Apsley Central have enthusiastically embraced the new KPR Character Education initiative. The four student members of our Character Education Team are; Zachary MacDonald, grade 8, Natalie Nesbitt, grade 7, Jacob Tracey, grade 6 and Candace Evans, grade 5. These students are supported by Mrs. Chappell. Our Character Team has done an amazing job of presenting the Character Attribute that students and staff are focusing on each month. Staff and students submit names of students they have observed demonstrating the Character Attribute of the month, along with a brief explanation of what the student was observed doing. The names are read each morning as part of morning announcements. One student from each grade is chosen by a random draw to receive special recognition. During an assembly the Character Team presents a medallion and certificate to the chosen students. Names of all the students who had their names submitted during the month are placed on our Character Tree in our Library. Mrs. St. Laurent works with our Character Team to keep our Character Tree up to date. When appropriate, a Principal’s Award is presented to a student for demonstrating outstanding Character. The Character Attribute for September was Respect. Students receiving the medallion and certificate were: Cameron Worr, Gavyn Young, Emerald Belford, Nick Trotter, Derrek Hatton-Croghan, Julie Hockridge, Taelor Crosby, Graeme Harrison, Dallas Cooney and Emily Kemp. The Character Attribute for October was Responsibility. Students receiving the medallion and certificate were: Shyanne Wise, Scott Picken, Kasey Hainer, Kali Tucker, Taylor Jeff, Caitlyn Evans, Taylor Russell, Jacob Tracey, Leah Daniels and Andrea Hockridge. Jerry Trotter, Grade 5 was the recipient of the Principal’s Award for finding and handing in to the office a wallet and money he had found. We are very proud of all our students. Staff and students would like to thank Apsley School Council for their support in purchasing the student medallions. 
Brady Galachiuk attended the Pig Roast at the Legion on Oct 9'th. He is seen here with his Great Grandma Irene Cole on the left and being held by Grandma Carole Mathers. |