Bells toll in Buckhorn to mark end of First World War
Local children took part in event held on 100th anniversary of armistice
Neighbourhood families and parishioners gathered before sunset on Nov. 11 for the tolling of the church bell at St Matthew/St Aidan Anglican Church, across from the locks in Buckhorn, to mark the centenary of the end of the First World War. Of the 19 people who attended, one-third was neighbours and friends of the parish. Kaiden and Zoey, two young friends who live near the church, each took a turn at the 100 tolls. The tolling of the bell began at sunset (4:50 p.m.) after a special prayer. Following the 100 bell tolls, a passage was read from the Prophet Micah which included the often quoted words: "They shall beat their swords into ploughshares, and their spears into pruning-hooks; nation shall not lift up sword against nation, neither shall they learn war any more."
Christmas hamper
The Municipality of Trent Lakes Christmas Hamper Committee is now planning their 2018 program. All those who are a resident in the municipality and in need of a Christmas Hamper can call the Municipal office at 1-800-374-4009 or 705-738-3800 and request an application
The completed application must be returned to the Municipal office by Dec. 7 at 4 p.m. Volunteers who shop for the hampers need this time to get the shopping done. The hampers can be picked up at the Buckhorn Community Centre between noon and 1p.m. on Dec. 15
Donations are needed. If you wish to donate you can do so by delivering or mailing a cheque or taking cash to the Municipality of Trent Lakes Office, 760 Peterborough County Road 36, Trent Lakes, Ontario, K0M 1A0, with clear indication that it is for the Christmas Hamper Fund. An income tax receipt will be issued for donations over $10.
Also, look for the decorated collection boxes and jars at local businesses for donations of toys, non-perishable food items, and loose change. Drop-off boxes and /or jars are located at the Municipality of Trent Lakes Office, Cavendish Community Centre, Buckhorn Foodland, Pirates’ Cove, Oak Shores Community Centre, Buckhorn Community Centre, Flynn’s Store, Buckhorn General Store, Buckhorn Pharmacy, Buckhorn Home Hardware, Country Market, Buckhorn LCBO and the Lakehurst Hall.
Christmas Tea
Make sure you take in this great preChristmas event at St. Matthew-St. Aidan Anglican church across from the locks in Buckhorn on Saturday from 2–4 p.m. There will be a special demonstration of how to make a beautiful Christmas arrangement by Victoria Whitney of Griffins Greenhouses. And there will of course be fancy sandwiches, delectable sweets and a variety of teas, coffee and hot apple cider. Admission is $10 at the door.
Volunteer board members
Letters of interest are being received from citizens of the Trent Lakes for appointment to the Police Services Board – 1 member – and the Trent Lakes Public Library Board – six members.
The Police Services Board meets every other month at the municipal office. The Trent Lakes Public Library Board meets once a month at the municipal office. The appointment period will be for the term of the 20187-2011 Council, expiring on November 14, 2022.
Please submit a letter of interest outlining your background relating to the board you are interested in no later than noon on Dec. 6 to Kari Stevenson, director of corporate services, clerk, kstevenson@trentlakes.ca