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Vic Finds a Gem! ~ By Dave Scott
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ack behind the water heater, down in the dark basement where no one wandered much, there were a few of Vic Gibbons’ original oil base paintings; Vic had kind of forgotten about them. A few
weeks back he discovered a gem, which lay hidden from the public eye for nearly 40 years, simply titled Farm Scene. He says, coming across one of his original works from 1972 was like being a kid and getting a new toy. Vic realized that this beauty had to be on display somewhere for the public to enjoy, so he decided to donate it to the Backus
Heritage Conservation Area. I took this photo with Vic proudly displaying his work in the boardroom at Backus. Pam Walther-Mabee, Backus Heritage Conservation Area Supervisor, was delighted with the wonderful Farm Scene painting, saying that the rural scene fits nicely with the pioneer village feel and this painting (along with the others Vic has donated) makes the collection just that much more outstanding! Hey Vic! I think you should take another look by the water heater in the basement and see what other gems, you may find for us to enjoy!
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Tims Help Out Big Time ~ By Dave Scott
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t is always great when you get to attend a big cheque presentation, the smiles, the handshakes, and the hugs all show that when we help, big things can be accomplished.
Such was the case last month when owners of our local Tim Hortons, Grant and Cheryl Nelson as well as Shirley and Hillary Robertson, stopped by the Big Brothers Big Sisters of Grand Erie (BBBSGE) office in Simcoe to proudly donate over $11,000. The funds were generated at the annual Coffee for Causes fundraiser at the Norfolk County Fair, where half of the proceeds from the Tim Hortons coffee trailer
go to a local charity. Renee VanderHarst, BBBSGE Resource Coordinator, said volunteering at the trailer gave her a whole new appreciation of what a day behind the counter at Tims was like. The day flew by and the staff were great to work with. Dave King, BBBSGE Board Member, said the donation was excellent and will be a big help! Patti O'Reilly, BBBSGE Executive Director, could not thank the good folks at Tim Hortons enough! She said that the donation was very welcome as the year has been a challenging one. Hillary, Shirley, Grant and Cheryl were all just happy to help support our local Big Brothers Big Sisters so they could continue to do such important work in our community!
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ccasionally, one is drawn into the orbit of greatness, without any prior knowledge, understanding, or appreciation.
In late 1956, I enrolled in a hockey school being started by a man named Herb Carnegie at Mitchell Field outdoor artificial ice rink, a couple of miles south of where I lived in North York. Thirty or forty boys, between the ages of perhaps ten and thirteen, signed up. It was called the Future Aces Hockey School and was the first ever formed in Canada. That first year we received introductory instruction in basic skills and positional play every week. We did not play in an organized league, rather we took part in carefully planned practice sessions. The next year Future Aces entered teams in the North York Hockey League, the top competitive league north of Toronto. I played for Future Aces during my bantam, minor midget and midget years. We won the championship every year and participated in various tournaments as well. Once, I scored two goals in the all-star game and was very excited because there were scouts in the stands watching. I’m still waiting for the call.
Those were great years. I loved being a member of that organization. However, I do recall one winter when my Future Aces team was featured during intermissions on the Junior A game of the week telecasts. We were filmed at York Mills Arena for a couple of days and the footage was divided up into segments on skating, passing, shooting, defensive play, etc. to demonstrate coaching instruction. One session involved a dressing room sequence where Mr. Carnegie quizzed us on various rules and strategies. I was sitting in the middle of the group staring at the cameras, lights and technicians and being fascinated by this
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behind the scenes look at the making of a television show. Mr. Carnegie was saying something about moving the puck directly over the blueline. I wasn’t very focussed but, to my horror, I did hear “Charles, can you give us the answer?” My on camera reply, “I don’t know,” is hopefully remembered only by me. I found out, long after joining, that Mr. Carnegie himself had been a top athlete. He grew up in North York and was a stand-out youth in hockey, softball and golf. After Junior A, Herb moved north to the semi-pro Northern Ontario Senior League. In 1944, together with his brother Ossie and linemate Manny McIntyre, he went to the Quebec Senior League. Herb won the Most Valuable Player award in 1947, 1948, and 1949 while with Sherbrooke. He then transferred to the Quebec Aces, where he was coached by Punch Imlach and had Jean Beliveau as a teammate. The league provided top-flight competition with players such as Doug Harvey, Jacques Plante and Beliveau who later became NHL stars. Herb Carnegie was chasing the dream of making the NHL. Even though he was highly skilled, the goal was unattainable. Carnegie was the centre on the first “All-Black Line” in pro hockey. Conn Smythe, the owner of the Toronto Maple Leafs, reputedly said he would pay Herb ten thousand dollars a year if he were white. The New York Rangers had invited him to training camp in 1948. He was one of the best players but was only offered a minor league contract. Broken-hearted, Carnegie turned it down and returned to the Quebec League, staying there until he retired from pro hockey in 1954 at the age of 34. He then started coaching minor hockey in the THL. This got him thinking about developing a new approach to teaching
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youngsters and led to the formation of his hockey school. Shortly after starting the school, he created the Future Aces Creed, which the North York Board of Education later introduced in its schools. The philosophy provides a foundation from which an individual may aspire to greater heights. It emphasizes Attitude, Co-operation, Example and Sportsmanship. He later set up the Carnegie Future Aces Foundation which provides university scholarships. In addition, he invented the instructional white board now widely used by hockey coaches at all levels. In his later years, he became a top senior golfer, playing on the Ontario Senior Team and twice winning the Seniors’ Championship of Canada. Outside sports, he was also successful in the business world, as a top salesman for The Investors Group and raised four children. It was quite a life.
“May it be said that we tried to leave this society better than we found it.” Herb Carnegie (1919 – 2012) February is Black History Month
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had an opportunity to chat with the new pharmacist at Clark’s Pharmasave in Simcoe last week and I have to say, ‘What a nice guy!’ Mike Newman originally hails from Hinton, a small town in Alberta, which he explains is a lot like our community. Farming is big and the folks have the same peaceful qualities as those in Norfolk and that is something that Mike can appreciate. Mike wanted to take the opportunity to invite people in to say ‘Hi’ when they come by Clark’s Pharmasave in the Simcoe plaza. Mike is down to earth, with a positive approach and an obvious passion for his job that puts your mind at ease. Stop in and get to know Mike… you will be impressed! Dave Scott
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Twisted Fish at23 Market ~ By Dave Scott
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hristie Delahunt was running a little late as we met up at the bottom of the stairs at 23 Market in Port Dover. I think she and I were both having the
same type of morning; busy, getting kids to school, organizing the day, we made light chatter as we headed up to the yoga studio. The door opened and as we walked in, Christie’s smile quickly widened and joy jumped in her eyes; she was home! She explained to me that the new studio at 23 Market was a warm, inviting, quiet, sweet feeling place. I had to agree with her, there were hardwood floors and ceiling, warm coloured walls and windows that allowed the perfect amount of light. It was simple to see the ease in which a yoga practitioner could use that calm energy of the room, allowing for a variety of teaching styles, using the ambiance of sun as it splashed in, filling the room with warmth. Christie’s goal is to continue to grow her classes and plan some workshops. If you were unaware of just what is offered check out this selection from the Twisted Fish website… Beginners Yoga: Brand new to yoga or wanting to refresh on some of the basics? This one’s for you! Taught by Christie Delahunt, the studio’s senior teacher. Working from the ground up, you’ll learn basic postural and breath work, how to modify for your own particular needs, and how to structure your practice to enhance your physical, psychological, and spiritual well being. Start where you are, with what you have, and do what you can! February 2015 Norfolk Hub
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Gentle Yoga: Suitable for beginners. A very gentle, fairly traditional class featuring elements of Hatha yoga (breath, postures, relaxation) tailored to your needs. Great for seniors. Restorative Yoga: Suitable for beginners. Only a few postures per class. Calm your nervous system, de-stress, decompress. Restorative for mind, body & spirit. Practical Yoga: Accessible for most levels of experience. Focus is on postures (asana), breath technique (pranayam), relaxation and the personal experience of yoga practice. A great class for taking an already existing practice deeper. More challenging than Gentle yoga, but not as fast flowing as Power yoga. LSD – Long, Slow & Deep Yoga: Accessible for most levels of experience. Previously known as Yoga for Athletes. This class is particularly suited to people who cross train, or those looking to enhance flexibility, strength, and focus. Primarily focused on the lower half of the body, with particular attention to increasing flexibility of the hips, hamstrings and hip flexors – and to building strength in the core. Power Yoga Ashtanga Style: Some previous experience recommended. Ashtanga is the ‘mother’ of all power yoga practices. This class introduces the fundamental elements of the practice in a guided flow that is designed intelligently to open and stretch, enliven and strengthen every bit of your body. Power Flow Yoga: Some previous experience recommended. A Vinyasa-inspired (breath-synchronized movement) class. Creates heat in the body, builds strength, increases flexibility
Photo by CindyPichette.com while synchronizing breath work to fire up the entire practice. Infused with a sense of play! Some previous yoga experience is recommended. A high-intensity class. Power Flow Intermediate Class: Some previous experience recommended. For the experienced student who listens to their body, and would like to develop a deeper, more intense, athletic-based practice. Each unique class will explore your edges through rapid movement, Sun Salutations and various asanas such as arm balances, inversions, twists, backbends, hip openers, and more. You can expect to build internal heat with your breath and external heat through movement. Develop core strength, tone, balance, and detoxify your body all while freeing your mind through the rhythm of your breath (pranayama). Kids Yoga (45 minutes): Fun and creative classes designed to stimulate a young child’s curiosity. Traditional yoga poses are presented in a playful manner, using developmentally appropriate breathe and postures for this age group. Creative games, themed activities, storytelling, music, and art engage the natural energy and enthusiasm. Little yogis are empowered to use creative imagery to nurture the mind-body connection. Language development, motor coordination, and play skills unfold naturally – leading to self awareness as well as body awareness.
‘Babes in Bellies’ Prenatal Yoga: Take time to connect with your baby and to take care of yourself. A safe progression of gentle yoga postures. Build strength and heighten awareness. Get relief from some pregnancy-related discomforts. Learn breathing and relaxation techniques that will help you unwind and calmly prepare for labour and delivery. Taught by Jill Finbow. ‘Moms & Babes’ Postnatal Yoga: Enjoy a bit of everything in these playful classes. First, connect with your baby through music and movement by exploring yoga postures you can practice together. Second, move through a safe progression of gentle yoga postures to restore pelvic floor and abdominal strength – and to release the shoulder tension associated with feeding and cuddling your little one. Learn relaxation techniques that will help you combat fatigue and adjust to your new life. Finally, enjoy a mom-to-mom chat (while babies play) where we support each other as we face the challenges and celebrate the joys of parenting! Taught by Jill Finbow. My visit with Christie was drawing to a close and the class was settling in. You could see by the expression on some of the students’ faces that this was their fist time in the new digs. You could sense the excitement... and as for Christie, it was like she was in the home she was meant to be in!
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BE A BETTER INVESTOR by Following the Example of Tom Brady
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love reading about major sporting events the day after, especially if there are some replay clips highlighting any sensational plays. I may watch
bits of some of the playoff games of most sports and usually the final game determining the champion team of the year. The Super Bowl is no exception. This years’ Super Bowl was interesting to me because it reflected how things go in life. Things sort of plod along until something totally unexpected happens. In particular I watched Tom Brady, quarterback for the New England Patriots. I remember him sitting on the bench when the Seattle Seahawks took the lead. A comment was made that he looked defeated, perhaps and perhaps not. To me he had on what is called your ‘game face’. In any sport there are individuals who are more talented than the others. Within that talented group there are a few that
can put on their ‘game face’. These players have their emotions under control and are totally focused on the task at hand. They can execute the plays required to win the game under extreme pressure. They do not ‘see or hear’ negative or distracting comments. The thought of failure never enters their mind. They trust their team mates to do what is expected of them so they can totally focus on what they need to do. Like Tom Brady helping his team win the Super Bowl, investors achieving financial independence need to stay focused on the task at hand. Sure we all make mistakes like Tom, but he didn’t quit and he didn’t get distracted. He kept plodding along following the plan that was put together. Sure maybe the coach made a few tweaks to the plan to accommodate changing circumstances, but he didn’t replace Tom Brady after the interceptions. Investors need to do the same thing. Find a good coach that they
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can work with to put a financial plan together and help guide them to their financial goals with the least discomfort possible. And help them keep their ‘game face’ on while not allowing emotions to take over whether good news or bad news is reported. If you want to go from wanting to having, then like Tom, follow now part of Scotiabank, theDundeeWealth, path of doing. This path can become HollisWealth. Yes, the our name behas made a lot easier with helphas but our commitment your financial of changed, a Certified Financial toPlanner success has not. me to learn more. experienced in Contact coaching people making smart decisions with their retirement money. John de Witt
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DISCOVERING BIRDS of NORFOLK Palm Warbler
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t was an early May morning and I had been hoping to get some good photos of migrating birds in the Long Point Provincial Park. However
birding was very slow. As there had been little or no migration during the night, I decided to look for ducks and other water birds in the marsh west of the causeway. I was standing on the dyke, slightly higher than a Palm Warbler that was hawking for insects in the still brown cattails of winter past. The bird seemed unaware of my presence and I got many good shots as it moved from one cattail to another in search of food. Vic Gibbons chose this interesting pose to paint. I would probably have chosen a different pose but when I look at the finished canvas, I have to agree with his decision. Rather than cattails he has placed my bird in a stand of Pussy Willows with the early morning sun just starting to clear away the low-hanging fog. The original of this painting, which I like very much, hangs on our Family Room wall. Palm Warblers do not nest in Norfolk but much further north in the coniferous forests and boreal bogs. They are a common early migrant passing through Norfolk in late April and early May. Long Point is a good place to look for them at that time. They continually wag their tail as they forage for food. Palm Warblers winter in southeastern United States and during the winter months they are abundant and easy to find in places like Florida. Vic Gibbons ~ The Olde Towne Gallery (519) 428-1329 vlgibbons@live.com 1395 Charlotteville Road 8, RR#6, Simcoe, ON N3Y 4K5
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But when the desire to lose weight spirals into an overwhelming obsession that rules your life, alienates your friends and family and threatens your mental and physical health, it’s become an eating disorder. Eating disorders are a complex mix of physical and psychological problems. The most common are anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa (usually simply called “anorexia” and “bulimia”). Both involve extreme disturbances in eating behaviour, along with distorted body image and an intense, irrational fear of becoming fat. What causes an eating disorder? No one is really sure. Stress is a well-known trigger. Research has found that certain personality traits, such as tendencies towards anxiety and perfectionism, make some people more susceptible. There is also evidence that eating disorders may run in families. The media, too, has contributed to body image disorders. Not only are we overloaded with unrealistic images of size 0 celebrities, these skinny stars are intensely scrutinized and criticized, with the tabloids and internet bloggers gleefully reporting on every tummy bloat and cellulite dimple. So it’s easy to see why people may develop an exaggerated fear of weight gain, even if those added pounds are perfectly healthy for their age and height. Whatever the cause - or combination of causes - eating disorders are not just a phase one can snap out of. Most people struggling with disordered eating need professional help. If eating disorders go untreated for too long, they can lead to heart conditions, digestive problems, kidney failure and even death. In fact, eating disorders have the highest mortality rate of any mental illness.
Not Just a Teenage Girl Problem Although eating disorders most commonly affect women between 13 and 17 years old, males can suffer from them as well. One recent study found anorexia rates between teenage boys and girls to be identical. However, male eating disorders differ slightly than female ones. Males with eating disorders tend to focus more on athletic appearance, purging or compulsively over-exercising to make a weight in sport or improve their muscle definition. Studies also show that older women are developing eating disorders. Along with concerns about body image, late-life stressors such as empty nest, loss of parents, widowhood, retirement, and fears of growing older can all be triggers. Then there’s the problem of drug abuse. In their quest for thinness, someone may overuse diuretics and laxatives, along with diet pills. Be sure to reach out to your FHCP pharmacist if you’re concerned about the drug use of a loved one suffering from an eating disorder. They can determine what dosages, ingredients and combinations of drugs are potentially toxic andFebruary advise you accordingly. 2015 Norfolk Hub
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Treatments for Eating Disorders Fortunately, there are many treatment options for eating disorders. But that’s not always easy, since many sufferers don’t believe they have a problem. Denial is Michael Marini, B.Sc. Phm. Pharmacist common in this illness, with the individuals insisting that they are eating normally, or are “fat”, even when they are dangerously thin. So it’s often left to family and friends to recognize the signs of an eating disorder and urge them to get treatment. How are eating disorders diagnosed? With anorexia, a physician is usually the first to make the diagnosis, based on a physical exam and signs and symptoms of starvation. They can also determine whether there are any psychological problems that need treatment, such as depression or anxiety. Antidepressant drugs are often used for people with anorexia— but only after weight gain has been established. If the weight loss is acute to the point of emaciation, hospitalization is usually necessary. Diagnosing bulimia generally involves a physical examination and review of medical history, along with checking for underlying problems such as obsessive-compulsive disorder. The goal of treatment is to address any medical needs, promote a healthy relationship with food and recognize—and modify— distorted thoughts about body image and dieting. This could involve a bit of trial and error, with a variety of therapy techniques tried out before symptoms are under better control. Often a combination of therapy, nutritional counselling and group support works best. Remember—the earlier an eating disorder is diagnosed, the easier it is to treat. So urge your loved one to seek help.
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SENIOR SENSE
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waking up these winter mornings. The only parts that want to move are the brain and the bladder! As the conscious state begins and the senses brighten up, the toes are flexed and soon the ankles are also flexing easily. And, now the stretching can begin; first the legs, then the arms and then with arms stretching above the head, the ‘board’ will be softening. The brain is now quite awake! The bladder is still waiting to be looked after! So, now roll to the side and push up with that arm and bring the body to a sitting position. By now the brain has one thinking, and going about the morning routines. Breathing is going easily and the ‘board’ is stretching to help every movement the brain is telling the body to do! Is it not amazing how every part tries to do its best even though there can be discomfort with each movement? Is it not also amazing that the more one stretches the discomfort goes away?
Yes, every senior has his or her own unique way of coping with those morning hours. The above are a few examples of how some manage those hours. But on reading this, seniors can realize that they are not alone when it comes to coping with their morning board. So to all fellow seniors, Good Morning!!
Now on to the Canadian Quiz!! Where did the name of Canada come from? What is the motto of Canada? What does it mean? When is our national holiday? How did you do? Kanata a Huron Iroquois word meaning village or settlement. The motto is a mari usque ad mare - meaning from sea to sea. July 1st is our national holiday!!
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NAVY BEAN & HAM SOUP ~ Courtesy of Kaley’s Restaurant
Ingredients 1 pound dry navy beans, soaked overnight 4 quarts water 1 pound leftover ham bone with meat attached 1 onion, finely diced
2 carrots, finely sliced 2 stalks celery, diced ¼ teaspoon garlic powder ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper ½ teaspoon paprika
Directions In a large stockpot, add water, ham bone and pre-soaked beans. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer until beans are close to soft. Remove bone and cut off remaining meat. Remove 1/3 of beans and mash with potato masher of food processor. Return ham and beans back to stock post and add onion, carrots,
celery, garlic powder, pepper and paprika. If you are using dripping from a previously cooked ham add those now. Simmer until vegetables are tender andNorfolk serve. Hub February 2015
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THE REEL DEAL ~ With Larry Mellors
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Great New Fishing Products for 2015
just attended a Pure Fishing Product Knowledge Meeting where we were able to touch and feel some exciting new products for the angler. I am not going to
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A very useful item is Berkley’s Power Pack Battery sporting 12 volts with 2.4 amp hours. This compact battery will be greatly appreciated by the kayak and small boat angler due to its light weight and compact size. The Power Pack battery is capable of powering marine electronics and bait pumps. You can also use it to charge mobile phones, tablets and Go-Pro cameras as the battery hosts a USB port. On top is a button indicating the battery charge. A vary affordable battery that can be used for many applications. Everyone should have one. Since the release of the Abu Garcia Veritas rods I have fell in love with them. What a great sensitive rod. New for 2015 is the Abu Garcia Veritas 2.0. This is the next generation of Veritas rods featuring Spiral Carbon Core construction. When comparing these 2.0 rods to the previous generation, there is a 22% increase in break strength as well as a 30% increase in tip break strength. These rods use 30 Ton graphite material allowing for a strong, lightweight rod. A huge improvement is the new Micro Click Hood design. What does this mean - the hood at the top of the reel seat clicks providing the reel to be attached to the rod much tighter. The reel foot does not slip within the reel seat. The Abu Garcia Veritas 2.0 rods are available in 31 different models. There should be one to suit your angling technique. The Pure Fishing family of fishing companies has many new products released for 2015. Take some Larry can be reached at time and browse their respective websites. focusonfishing@rogers.com
discuss each of them here, but rather focus on product that will appeal to a lot of anglers. A question asked of me over the past few years was what happened to Berkley IRONSilk fishing line. This was a favourite line of many anglers who wanted the toughest line on the market. Well, it is back in Berkley’s lineup and it came back in a vengeance as it won the Best Fishing Line Award at ICAST 2104. The previous generation of IRONSilk had some issues with UV as its colouration faded if left exposed to the sun’s ray for a significant amount of time. This is one of the toughest, most abrasion resistant monofilament lines out there. In comparison to other lines with the same diameter, IRONSilk is up to 33% more abrasion resistant. It should be noted that IRONSilk obtains its abrasion resistance from a reinforced polymer matrix not through a coating. The line earns its name from its unique qualities – “tough as iron but smooth as silk”. It has been proven that anglers get longer casts due to the smooth qualities of its composition. In fact it flows through rod guides 20 to 25 percent faster. IRONSilk is available as an opaque green colour in sizes ranging from 6 to 20 pound test. So if you are an angler that throws your bait into the heaviest cover, or an artificial frog angler, IRONSilk is for you. One of the new baitcast reels that impressed me greatly was the Abu Garcia Revo Beast. This is a low profile baitcast reel for heavy duty applications such as fishing Alabama rigs and large swimbaits. The first thing you will notice is the large extended handle with oversized handle knobs. It is built this way as the reel is intended for power applications. A small reel in the hand but features a big spool with extra line capacity. Another interesting product was the Sebile Pivot Frog. I like “AVLA throwing frogs for explosive largemouth bass action. Most frog “AVLA Licensed Licensed DJ baits use a double hook that is exposed on the topside. This Licensed DJ ” rh@klassyfmdj.com rh@klassyfmdj.com • klassyfmdj.com Randy ” Natio does allow the bait to hook up occasionally. The Pivot Frog Randy Mem klassyfmdj.com Halmo utilizes a single pivoting hook allowing the bait to be weedless Simcoe: 519-426-4750 • Port Dover: 519-583-9771 Simcoe: 519-426-4750 Halmo but increasing the number of hook ups and landing percentage. Professional DJ Professional Port Dover: 519-583-9771 Professional DJ DJ That single hook acts as a keel allowing the frog to track better. I rh@klassyfmdj.com • klassyfmdj.com National President’s Award Winning D.J. 2012 National President’s Award Winning D.J. 2012 National President’s Award Winning D.J. 2012 rh@klassyfmdj.com • klassyfmdj.com National President’s Award Winning D.J. 2012 use the same attribute when developing new minnow imitating Member of the Canadian Professional rh@klassyfmdj.com • klassyfmdj.com MEMBER OF THE CANADIAN PROFESSIONALMember DISC JOCKEY ASSOCIATION of of the Canadian Professional Disc Jockey Association Simcoe: 519-426-4750 • Port Dover: 519-583-9771 Member the Canadian Professional February 2015 Norfolk Hub fly patterns. Disc Jockey Simcoe: 519-426-4750 • Port• Port Dover: 519-583-9771 Disc JockeyAssociation Association Simcoe: 519-426-4750 Dover: 519-583-9771
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OUT & ABOUT E
~ With Emily Mellors
Where it’s At?
xams are finishing up and second semester doesn’t start for another week. So what is there to do? With
it still being winter and the chilly weather still upon us there isn’t much to keep teenagers busy, but if they are anything like me, they don’t want to be stuck in the house all day. My friends and I often struggle with what to do and we get tired of just sitting around on our phones all night. The cold weather makes it hard for us to find something to do outside, but don’t worry that doesn’t stop us from doing anything. In fact, most of the activities we do on Saturday nights are outdoors. Although we are all starting to drive now, none of us can drive without a parent. Sometimes this makes it hard for us to go places, but once in a while we can sweet talk our parents and they will drive us where we want to go. My friends and I enjoy going to Chicopee Ski & Summer Resort in Kitchener, Ontario, to go skiing and snowboarding and sometimes even to the tube park to go snow tubing. But after a while all of that starts adding up financially and it gets too expensive for most of us. Although it’s fun and something different to do, we can’t do it all the time. On the other hand there are still lots of things we can do that don’t cost much or anything at all. Growing up, going tobogganing used to be one of my favourite things to do on a winter afternoon. As I got older, I became less interested and walking up those big hills, all bundled up in the layers of clothing my parents dressed me in, was not what I wanted to do. However, now that I’m older, tobogganing is once again a fun thing to do with friends. All you have to do is grab your toboggan, get some friends and hit the hills. You can go tobogganing for hours and every time you go down the hill it is usually a good laugh as you tumble to the bottom. Another thing I enjoy doing in winter is skating. Whether it’s a rink in someone’s backyard, or at a local elementary school or park, it’s something fun to do. Often my friends and me will get together and walk to our old elementary school and skate around on the rink for a few hours. Occasionally, we will also all go to downtown Brantford to the Harmony Square ice rink. It’s great ice, and at night it’s all lit up with music
playing. There is also a coffee shop right beside it so that once you’re done skating, you can go warm up with a nice drink. Then again something my friends and I enjoy the most is playing a big game of pond hockey. On a Saturday night, we all grab our skates and sticks and head over to a local rink. Even though we aren’t all hockey players, and some of us can barely even skate, we all give it our best and have fun. There is always going to be that group of teenagers who hate doing outdoor activities and just want to hibernate inside all the time, but that is definitely not what my friends and I like to do. Even though it’s cold it’s still important to be active and it’s easy to do while still having fun. The cold weather doesn’t stop us from heading outside on a cold afternoon or evening. As long as you dress warm and are prepared for the activity you can have so much fun. We have certainly learned that if we’re going to be outdoors dressing warm is essential because after being outdoors for hours you will be frozen. Don’t forget we are Canadians, we should be used to the cold. So don’t be a bear and hibernate, get out today and enjoy some fun winter activities.
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