The 7th Annual Ham Supper and Silent Auction fundraiser, which was held Thurs Aug 26th, was a great success. Changing the evening to a weekday seemed to improve attendance. The North Kawartha Library Board and staff wishes to thank the Anglican Woman's Guild for the delicious food they prepared, The Township of North Kawartha for the use of the hall, everyone who contributed the pies and desserts and all the volunteers who helped to make our night a success, which raised $2,389. Thank you to everyone who graciously donated items for our silent auction. Also, big thank you to our community for their support.

Havelock-Belmont-Methuen Residents…
Effective July 20th 2004 an agreement between the Township of North Kawartha and the Township of Havelock-Belmont-Methuen for residents to utilize the North Kawartha Public Library. Please visit us and take advantage of our many services available, books, large print, audio books, videos and new selection of DVD'S. The Learning Centre offers computer course, tutoring, business services and high speed Internet.

Public Library Week
Ontario Public Library Week is October 18-24. The theme this year is "Community Heartbeat @ Your Library". During Library week over due book fines will be waived and instead we will be accepting donations of non-perishable food items for the North Kawartha Food Bank.

Tutoring
The Library and Learning Centre are pleased to offer private, confidential tutoring for children and adults in a variety of subjects. Please call 656-4958 and speak to Pat or Katie for more information.

Your Community Resource
The Learning Centre offers 11 computers with high speed Internet access, desktop programs and educational software for kids. Ask us about: computer courses, one-on-one tutorials, monthly lecture series, services for small business, and help with resumes.

Hours of Operation Tuesday
10-4, Wednesday 12-8, Friday 10-4, Saturday 10-2. For more information about our programs and services call 656-4333 or check out our website: www.geocities.ca/nklibrarylearningcentre.

Our tank had taken a direct hit and ceased to be operational. I was sent to drive the mechanics tank. This tank followed behind the battle in case of breakdowns and then we proceeded back to our new command post, a mine laden area, a real hot spot, which was undergoing heavy shelling; In one explosion an assault troop was nearly wiped out ( 19 out of 20 were either killed or wounded in one explosion ).

As we approached the building an officer, standing in the doorway was pointing to our parking spot. Then as we moved in there was a heavy explosion. As I tried to gather my faculties I notice the officer has disappeared. I glance down at the tank floor. There is a huge bulge upwards. The generator that had been there now sat on top of the transmission. We were carrying over 100 gallons of fuel and a full compliment of ammunition. We bail out in case of fire.

I look around and 400 to 500 lbs of the tank's suspension lies 40 feet away. We had driven over a powerful mine. The officer has reappeared in the doorway after being blown to the back of the house, deaf, but otherwise unharmed. We edge around to the back of the tank and walk out on our tread marks very, very carefully. Yes, I was scared!!!

The Tucker Marine Ladies Baseball Team finishes the 2004 season in second place.
Thanks to Chris Evans for all of her organizational assistance, the many rain delay phone calls and her strong third base skills. Our team would like to thank Greg and Penny Tucker for their sponsorship and great new uniforms.