| Living With Black Bears in Ontario by Bill Dulmage 
(L-R) Bill Dulmage, Shannon Shepherd and
Ian McConnel.
On Monday July 21st Shannon Shepherd, a Bear Technician with the Minden Area Office of the MNR (Ministry of Natural Resources) was at the Community Centre in Apsley for a very interesting and informative presentation about nuisance bears. Shannon's power point presentation included facts about black bears, how bears can become a nuisance, how to prevent nuisance bear problems, what to do if you encounter a bear unexpectedly and finally how to recognize and respond to a potentially dangerous encounter. I particularly enjoyed a portion of her presentation which included a series of recorded sounds made by bears under differing circumstances such as a frightened cub bawling for its mother, a contented cub purring "like a kitten" (although I never heard a kitten make anything close to that particular sound), a startled bear that is telling you that you are too close and to "back off" a mother bear "communicating" with cubs, and a bear that is in trouble and knows it. Shannon concluded her presentation with a question and answer period from the audience. The presentation was sponsored by the Community Policing Committee, Roy Allen and the Glen Alda Seniors and the Township of North Kawartha who gave us use of the Community Centre for the evening. Ian McConnel, Chair of Community Policing thanked Shannon for her excellent presentation. Thank you to everyone involved. |
CHURCH NEWS
Trinity United Church Sunday @ 11:30 am Rev. Peter Robinson Phone(613) 339-3295 On Sun Aug.10th , the morning worship service was held in a clearing near Eels creek. With the sound of running water and birds singing in the trees, this was a very inspirational setting. Roger Crosby and Doug Reynolds provided Music for the singing of the hymns. Those unable to walk were transported by Bob Young. Rev. Peter Robinson, with his gift for story telling in his sermons, told of a struggling farmer who saw a cloud formation with the letters PC. Mistaking this to mean "Preach Christ", he became a minister only to find his life go from bad to worse. The sign God gave was really "Plant Corn" and he was meant to be a farmer after all. After the service a pot luck lunch was served in the CE room. Next outdoor service is on Sept. 14th , 11 am St. George’s Anglican Burleigh Street, Apsley, Rev. Peter Bishop, 652-8302 Sunday Service - 11 am , Bishop Colin Johnson performed the service in Apsley on Sunday, Aug 17th . A luncheon served by the Women's Guild was enjoyed by all. Next Women's Guild meeting will be held on Sept 11th at Mary Evan's home on 120 Lakeview Cres. @ 1:00 pm Thanks to all who supported our Tulip Fundraiser! St Stephen's Anglican Church. Highway 620 at West Bay Road. Sundays at 9.30 am. Easter till Thanksgiving. For information please call the Rev Peter Bishop 705 652-8302. Apsley Community Chapel Sunday @: 10:30 a.m. Worship Service & Sunday School ages 2-12 years. 7:00 p.m. Evening Service Wednesday: 7:00 p.m. Bible Study and Prayer 1st Wednesday of Month is Prophecy Video Night Friday: 6:45 p.m. Youth Night For Information Call 656-1510 - Pastors Reverend Ward Trotter and Reverend John Trotter. Baptist Church Hwy 28, Woodview Sun @ 10.30 a.m. Rev Paul Caldwell 652-9401 St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Clydesdale Rd. 8:30 a.m. Confessions 9 am Holy Mass Pastor Father Joseph Benidetti 613-339-2852 |