Bob Gill fondly remembered
Competition featured woodcarvers from across Ontario
The Kawartha Carving Competition took place in Bobcaygeon Sept. 8. The competition was hosted by the Peterborough Carving Club, The Lindsay Woodcarvers and the Buckhorn Carvers. It also involved carvers from the Quinte Woodcarvers, the Cedarwood Carvers and carvers from Oshawa, Toronto, Brooklin and North Bay.
This carving competition had four classes – Beginner, Novice, Intermediate and Open. Open is a class for Masters. Bob Gill was that Master. His carving won
Best of Show seven times in this competition and took top prize in many shows over the years. His work was characterized by a great attention to detail and authenticity and he also developed a number of finishing techniques that few could match.
At this show his carvings were escorted by his wife, Barbara, and their daughter, Jackie. Barbara relates that the carving of the two racing ships is a true story. She said that Bob told her that he should put the story of these two ships in an envelope on the back. At the competition she looked at the back and there was the envelope. Jackie made sure that the door was open on the French coach which won the People’s Choice award in 2007. She said that Dad always wanted people to see the authentic looking plush interior carved from wood.
Bob gave freely of his time to teach and set an example of high quality work. One of his students, Curt Strabac, was third in Best of Show. Bob Gill is missed.
Kim Letto, candidate
In the past 10 years as a local resident, Kim has served on the board of directors of the Buckhorn Community Centre (BCC), President of the Buckhorn District Tourist Association (BDTA) and is current President of the Big Bald Lake Cottagers' Association (BBLCA). She also serves as the community liaison for the Buckhorn Dam Hydro Project and is a member of the Kawartha Chamber of Commerce & Tourism.
As a candidate for Harvey
Ward councillor she believes that a well-thought-out strategic plan is important to deal with the imminent development of the area due to the Highway 407 extension. She also believes in working with quarries for a solution because she believes quarries are here to stay.
"I want to be part of a municipality that invites and encourages development and growth without compromising the heart of what we are." She asks for your vote for the Oct. 22 election.
Voting process
Voting will be done online or by touch tone telephone for the Oct. 22 election. Check the Voters’ List – www.trentlakes.ca/voterregistration - to make sure you are registered and your mailing address and date of birth are up-to-date. You will be receiving your Voter Information Letter in the mail late September/early October.
Visit the Voter Information page on the Trent Lakes website to watch a how-to video on electronic voting. The voting period starts Octo. 9 at 10 a.m. and ends Oct. 22 at 8 p.m. If you don’t have access to a touch-tone phone or internet at your home a Help Centre will be set up at the Municipal Office Council Chambers starting Oct. 9.
Call 705-738-3800 for more information or email election@trentlakes.ca