The Story of The Clan of the
Porcupine
As told by Janice Griffith
And so it was, in the Time of Great Change, that a call went out from the Elder into whose hands the place of history and learning had been given.
“There is great need to teach the young the skills of the past before all is forgotten. We have a young teacher among us whose ancestors have taught her well. Our need is for a porcupine, to sacrifice its quills so all our young women may know the ways of creating beauty from nature and that others will see and know the ways of the past.”
Her call rode the winds until it reached the Creator and it rode the electronic pathways and was taken up by those who would inform others with words on paper.
Many heard the call, and many were prepared to help if they could, including Murray the Trapper.
Now Porky was a young female porcupine, noted for her beauty among those of her kind. The Creator spoke to Porky saying, “ You have been chosen. Your spirit will travel far and be remembered above all of your generation. Your quills will make many objects beautiful, and the young will learn to create beauty which will endure for many generations.”
And Porky saw two great lights approaching with great speed before all went suddenly dark. Her body lay lifeless while her spirit hovered over it. “Great Creator, I am ready. Send me a messenger to speed me on my way.”
Then came Murray the Trapper, who gently carried Porky to the place of great history and learning. The Elder gave thanks for the gift of the porcupine and said, “We must make all ready, for the young women must assemble and be mentally prepared. Porky, we must find you a safe place to rest while preparations are made.”
So Porky first went to the place of the Lions, but she feared their wrath, as she had not been invited. Then a kind woman carried Porky to her home where she rested safely until all could be prepared.
On the day of great Porcupine Plucking, the kind woman carried Porky back to the place of great history and learning. There Porky warmed herself in the sun until the hour should be right.
When the time was come, and all was ready, the young women were assembled. They gave thanks for her sacrifice and Porky gave up her quills into their gentle hands.
As they worked, the young women marvelled at how wondrously made was Porky, from the soft leather of the soles of her feet, to the strength of her claws and sharpness of her teeth. Many who came to the place of history and learning stopped to watch and marvel also.
And the Elder, watching, smiled and said, “It is good.”
When all was finished the young women appealed to the Elder saying, “We have been fasting lest our stomachs betray us, and now must eat. We must have a feast which all will share to honour the spirit of Porky.”
And so they gave thanks once more to the Creator and commended the spirit of their sister Porky to his care. Then they all feasted on Pizza and Sprite.
And when they had finished, the Elder declared, “From this day forth, this place of history and learning shall be home to the Clan of the Porcupine.”
And so it is from that day to this.
As told by Janice Griffith
And so it was, in the Time of Great Change, that a call went out from the Elder into whose hands the place of history and learning had been given.
“There is great need to teach the young the skills of the past before all is forgotten. We have a young teacher among us whose ancestors have taught her well. Our need is for a porcupine, to sacrifice its quills so all our young women may know the ways of creating beauty from nature and that others will see and know the ways of the past.”
Her call rode the winds until it reached the Creator and it rode the electronic pathways and was taken up by those who would inform others with words on paper.
Many heard the call, and many were prepared to help if they could, including Murray the Trapper.
Now Porky was a young female porcupine, noted for her beauty among those of her kind. The Creator spoke to Porky saying, “ You have been chosen. Your spirit will travel far and be remembered above all of your generation. Your quills will make many objects beautiful, and the young will learn to create beauty which will endure for many generations.”
And Porky saw two great lights approaching with great speed before all went suddenly dark. Her body lay lifeless while her spirit hovered over it. “Great Creator, I am ready. Send me a messenger to speed me on my way.”
Then came Murray the Trapper, who gently carried Porky to the place of great history and learning. The Elder gave thanks for the gift of the porcupine and said, “We must make all ready, for the young women must assemble and be mentally prepared. Porky, we must find you a safe place to rest while preparations are made.”
So Porky first went to the place of the Lions, but she feared their wrath, as she had not been invited. Then a kind woman carried Porky to her home where she rested safely until all could be prepared.
On the day of great Porcupine Plucking, the kind woman carried Porky back to the place of great history and learning. There Porky warmed herself in the sun until the hour should be right.
When the time was come, and all was ready, the young women were assembled. They gave thanks for her sacrifice and Porky gave up her quills into their gentle hands.
As they worked, the young women marvelled at how wondrously made was Porky, from the soft leather of the soles of her feet, to the strength of her claws and sharpness of her teeth. Many who came to the place of history and learning stopped to watch and marvel also.
And the Elder, watching, smiled and said, “It is good.”
When all was finished the young women appealed to the Elder saying, “We have been fasting lest our stomachs betray us, and now must eat. We must have a feast which all will share to honour the spirit of Porky.”
And so they gave thanks once more to the Creator and commended the spirit of their sister Porky to his care. Then they all feasted on Pizza and Sprite.
And when they had finished, the Elder declared, “From this day forth, this place of history and learning shall be home to the Clan of the Porcupine.”
And so it is from that day to this.
North Kawartha Medical Center:
Your Health, Your Community
Your Health, Your Community
By Cal Taillefer
Were you lucky enough to get some
of those freshly-baked 
goodies for sale in front of the township office? This is a true heart
warming story: apparently some children and their grandmother set up a table
and sold their homemade jams, bread, cookies, etc. with all the proceeds
going to the Medical Centre. They just wanted to give back to the community
that had reached out to them when their mom passed away!
More fresh, homemade things from the staff at IGA as they brought in and sold them with the results going to the Medical Centre. They have their own thermometer to gauge their total proceeds and would like to remind you to get your recipes to Donna or Barb for the cookbook project.
Although many individual donations have come in, we especially thank the Paudash Trailblazers for their cheque of $10,000 and would like to share the challenge put forth by Tucker's Marine to all businesses to "MATCH or MEET". The challenge to "match" is to donate $100 per employee, per year, for 3 years, or to "meet" their pledge (having 10 employees) of a total of $3000!!! Let's be part of this competition folks! And remember, it is all tax receiptable.
Once again, if you plan any activities to raise funds for our cause, please contact Katie, Jeannie, or myself for coordination purposes. By the way, we still need volunteers to help campaign.
Thanks and let's keep that red line rising!
Rural Drinking Water Systems Get Six Month Extension On Treatment
Government to consult on options for more workable drinking water regulation.
The McGuinty government has given owners of drinking water systems serving rural community halls, tourist operators and mobile trailer parks an extra six months to install treatment equipment.
"I've heard from rural municipalities, public health units and hundreds of small privately-run systems across the province that many are having difficulties meeting the stringent requirements of the drinking water regulation," Environment Minister Leona Dombrowsky said. "The previous government didn't consider the effects of the regulation on rural Ontario. Our plan, in extending the treatment deadline by six months, is to meet with associations representing these stakeholders over the next couple of months to find solutions that will work for rural drinking water systems."
"We are prepared to look at options for making the drinking water regulation more workable for rural drinking water systems, but only if we can protect and maintain clean, liveable communities and meet our commitment to implementing all of Commissioner Dennis O'Connor's recommendations," said Dombrowsky.
By Lise Post
To us, minor hockey is only partially about the game. It’s about people; it’s about families; it’s about community. The
community of Apsley should be very proud of the support given to their youngest
citizens. Parents of players make considerable sacrifices of time and
money in order for their children to be able to play hockey. Thanks
to them for baking, helping in the snack bar, selling (and buying) 50/50
tickets, seeking sponsorships, buying after game refreshments, and in general
being there for your kids.
Thank you to all the sponsors and to all the people who donated prizes or volunteered your time and expertise. Our season will be starting in October, come on out, have a coffee and enjoy the Good Ole Hockey Game. Let’s keep hockey going in Apsley.
goodies for sale in front of the township office? This is a true heart
warming story: apparently some children and their grandmother set up a table
and sold their homemade jams, bread, cookies, etc. with all the proceeds
going to the Medical Centre. They just wanted to give back to the community
that had reached out to them when their mom passed away!More fresh, homemade things from the staff at IGA as they brought in and sold them with the results going to the Medical Centre. They have their own thermometer to gauge their total proceeds and would like to remind you to get your recipes to Donna or Barb for the cookbook project.
Although many individual donations have come in, we especially thank the Paudash Trailblazers for their cheque of $10,000 and would like to share the challenge put forth by Tucker's Marine to all businesses to "MATCH or MEET". The challenge to "match" is to donate $100 per employee, per year, for 3 years, or to "meet" their pledge (having 10 employees) of a total of $3000!!! Let's be part of this competition folks! And remember, it is all tax receiptable.
Once again, if you plan any activities to raise funds for our cause, please contact Katie, Jeannie, or myself for coordination purposes. By the way, we still need volunteers to help campaign.
Thanks and let's keep that red line rising!
Rural Drinking Water Systems Get Six Month Extension On Treatment
Government to consult on options for more workable drinking water regulation.
The McGuinty government has given owners of drinking water systems serving rural community halls, tourist operators and mobile trailer parks an extra six months to install treatment equipment.
"I've heard from rural municipalities, public health units and hundreds of small privately-run systems across the province that many are having difficulties meeting the stringent requirements of the drinking water regulation," Environment Minister Leona Dombrowsky said. "The previous government didn't consider the effects of the regulation on rural Ontario. Our plan, in extending the treatment deadline by six months, is to meet with associations representing these stakeholders over the next couple of months to find solutions that will work for rural drinking water systems."
"We are prepared to look at options for making the drinking water regulation more workable for rural drinking water systems, but only if we can protect and maintain clean, liveable communities and meet our commitment to implementing all of Commissioner Dennis O'Connor's recommendations," said Dombrowsky.
Apsley Minor Hockey
A Community EffortBy Lise Post
To us, minor hockey is only partially about the game. It’s about people; it’s about families; it’s about community. The
community of Apsley should be very proud of the support given to their youngest
citizens. Parents of players make considerable sacrifices of time and
money in order for their children to be able to play hockey. Thanks
to them for baking, helping in the snack bar, selling (and buying) 50/50
tickets, seeking sponsorships, buying after game refreshments, and in general
being there for your kids. Thank you to all the sponsors and to all the people who donated prizes or volunteered your time and expertise. Our season will be starting in October, come on out, have a coffee and enjoy the Good Ole Hockey Game. Let’s keep hockey going in Apsley.