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Dr Amber McKnight from Simcoe Optometric Clinic talks about healthy foods for your eyes!

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Take Heart ~ Honour Life This is the subject Barb shares in this month’s podcast.

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Justin from Elevation Homes gives expert advice for all of us DIY (do it yourself) folks.

Lill from CMHA talks about the Bell Program and creating meaningful change.

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This time of year, we can all use a little help!

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Partner Listening: Choice, Voice and Permission Lori from Purposefully Unplugged explains!

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February is Black History Month, a time for Canadians to celebrate the many achievements and contributions of Black Canadians and their communities who, throughout history, have done so much to make Canada the culturally diverse, compassionate, and prosperous nation it is today.

The first person of African heritage known to have come to what is now Canada arrived over 400 years ago.

In 1604, Mathieu Da Costa settled in Canada with the French explorers Pierre Du Gua De Monts and Samuel de Champlain. Da Costa, a multilingual interpreter who spoke English, French, Dutch, Portuguese, and Pidgin Basque, provided an invaluable link with the Mik’maq people in their dealings with the Europeans.

Since Da Costa’s arrival, Black people and their communities have been a part of shaping Canada’s heritage and identity. Black History Month is about honouring the enormous contributions that Black people have made, and continue to make, in all sectors of society.

Canadians are not always aware of the fact that Black people were once enslaved in the territory that is now Canada or how those who fought enslavement helped to lay the foundation of a diverse and inclusive Canadian society.

In 1628, Olivier LeJeune was recorded as the first enslaved African to live in Canada. People of African descent were enslaved in Canada from 1628 until slavery was abolished in Upper Canada in 1793 and throughout the entire British Empire in 1833.

Into the 20th Century, Canada’s Black communities and organizations continued to increase as immigration policies that had discriminated against Black people, amongst others, were abolished or reformed.

Black people in Canada have diverse backgrounds and experiences while some can trace their roots in Canada for many generations, others have immigrated in recent decades. Overall, more than 20 ethnic or cultural origins were reported by Canada’s Black population in 2016.

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acting in alignment with the type of person you see yourself to be.”

MAKING RESOLUTIONS; KEEPING RESOLUTIONS “What will I think of me the day that I die?” ~ Julian Lennon “You only have two lives and the second one starts when you realize you only have one.” ~ Unknown

A new year is a time of resolutions and beginnings for many of us. It is natural to want to improve and to make our lives better. As I like to say, each of us is an experiment of one. Resolutions are many and varied. Some of the most common are losing weight, eating healthier, quitting smoking or drinking, exercising more, spending more time with family and friends, learning a new skill or hobby, managing your money more effectively, organizing your life and possessions, volunteering, travelling, treating others more empathetically, becoming happier.

However, making a resolution and sticking to a resolution are two completely different things.

Studies have shown that about nine per cent of those who make resolutions actually keep them for the full year. Almost one out of four quit within the first week. What are the differences between a person who can make a resolution and stay with it and a person who wants to improve but is unable to sustain the necessary commitment to a new self?

In his book “Atomic Habits”, which is about forming habits, James Clear states, “When you stick to the process, every action you take is like a vote for the type of person you want to become.

So by performing small habits, by sticking to the process, you are in that moment reinforcing the identity of the person you want to become. And ultimately you get to the point where you’re no longer pursuing behaviour change. You’re no longer trying to be someone new. You’re just

In order to succeed, you need to have an awareness and understanding of yourself. Your resolutions must be realistically achievable. It may be best to come up with a series of smaller, more readily attainable goals leading toward the final goal. For example, if your goal is to run a marathon, but right now you can’t run around the block, you might consider starting with a goal of walking thirty minutes a day. Once that is easy, start doing run/walks and maybe aim to run a 5k in three months, then a 10k, and so on, until you have built up your body and mind for a full marathon.

Sticking to a resolution comes down to consistency and dedication. Most people blame their failures on a lack of time, resources or motivation. There are several reasons why people fail to keep their resolutions: 1. Unrealistic goal. 2.

Lack of accountability. It helps to work on your goal with a partner or coach. 3. No tracking or review. What gets measured is more likely to get done. I record my workouts on a calendar at the end of each day, and I don’t like to see small numbers. 4. Lack of planning. It is more realistic if you develop a series of steps leading to your ultimate objective. Planning ensures that necessary adjustments are thought out ahead of time, along with a better understanding of potential challenges. 5. Self-doubt. Don’t allow past failures to dictate your future. It is time to get to work. Try to not be self-critical or doubtful because then your focus is on why you can’t achieve the goal. Progress is success; you do not have to achieve perfection. 6. Lack of clarity. You need to know why you want to achieve your goal.

When your purpose is strong, your excuses will disappear. You need to have a goal for you, not someone else’s goal for you.

I have several resolutions for 2023. Of course, I want to perform up to my standards at the 6 Day race in New Jersey. That is an annual goal. I am forever strategizing about how to train optimally, how to improve my nutrition, how to reduce

wasted, inefficient time during the event itself and so on. I want to learn about perennial plants, so that I can manage the gardens at my downsized home. I have a couple of good books on the topic that I hope to read. I also have a very knowledgeable contact in the community who has offered to give me guidance. Thirdly, I want to be a generally more empathetic, understanding human being. I am continuing to study Stoicism.

Also, I want to be better at listening carefully, while interjecting less. My friend gave me a sign that reads, “You ain’t learnin’ nothin’ when you’re talkin’.” It will have a place of honour when I move.

I hope I’m in the nine per cent at the end of the year. What I really hope is that we find that the percentage increases this year.

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I enjoy reading for the simple reason of learning about the lives of those who have come before us. I like to understand different eras and the thinking of the time. Each book provides an outlet from today's world. A well-written book makes you feel like you are in the scene with the characters as their lives unfold.

Recently I read King of the World by David Remnick. The book came out in 1999 and was a Pulitzer Prize Winner. I tell you this because the subject matter of this book is about three boxers: Floyd Patterson, Sonny Liston and Muhammad Ali. The book looks at the three lives early on and leads us through how they intersect and each life's fallout afterwards.

It looks at American culture and dives into the political climate and the Mafia control of the boxing ring in that era. The subject of Christianity and Muslim religion weaves itself within the lives of all three, along with, of course, the Vietnam War. The publication shows the control the press wheeled, dictating the narrative of how these three lives were to be seen in the public eye.

It puts forth the racism and segregation that each of these men had to deal with to survive and how they had to pick up the pieces of their lives after boxing as they tried to carry on!

The more I read, the more I realised as much as we want to believe we have grown as a society, we still have so much to learn.

The events of the last few years remind us that we must strive to be better people and continue educating ourselves to provide equality for all!

Socially, we must work on our connectivity, to be mindful, respectful and open to a different world than the one we grew up in.

Read the book and put yourself in each of these men's shoes. You may come away with a better appreciation of your life and the impact you can have on the world today!

It's easy to do anything in victory, It's in defeat that a man reveals himself.

Floyd Patterson A boxing match is like a cowboy movie. There's got to be good guys, and there's got to be bad guys. And that's what people pay for - to see the bad guys get beat.

Sonny Liston I'll tell you how I'd like to be remembered: As a black man who won the heavyweight title - Who was humorous, and who never looked down on those who looked up to him - A man who stood for freedom, justice and equality - And I wouldn't even mind if folks forgot how pretty I was.

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Holistic Health Practices take all facets of an individual’s life into consideration.

In my Home Practice and at Dover Apothecary, our passion is to serve the community. The well-being of every citizen is behind our mission and the quality, professional care we provide. A community is like a chain, each of us a link uniting and affecting us all. But we are truly only as strong as our weakest link. We have strength when we double up and support one another.

This February, we would like each of you to take heart. Stop for a few minutes each day, check in with yourself, for your “self”. Can you find compassion for you? Are you taking care of you so that you can help take care of those you love and care about?

Opening our hearts to show ourselves the love, care and respect we deserve rejuvenates us and gives us the strength and bandwidth we need to find compassion for those around us. Many people have had the bravery to share with us how difficult the last few years have been for them. Whether feeling isolated, fearful or being one of many grieving a lost loved one in circumstances that have been anything but normal.

People are feeling stuck in their grief. We have many resources

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in our community to assist individuals in crisis, and I urge anyone in this position to allow themselves to reach out. Sometimes we just need to lend an ear (without offering solutions or well-meaning advice) and actively listen. Other times, we absolutely need the assistance of qualified professionals to help guide us through the difficulties of complicated grieving.

Self-care need not take hours out of your day. The smallest of improvements can have very measurable results with consistency. All we need are those tiny steps of “better than”. Examining our holistic self-care practices can provide us with the tools and strategies we need to find balance in our lives and support our dreams and goals for the future.

To understand what “better than” looks like, we need to understand the adversities or habits that are not serving us. It may be as simple as drinking more water, getting more activity in your day, eating an extra serving of vegetables daily, getting more fibre, checking in with your breathing to see if you are taking the time to breathe in and out slowly and deeply instead of shallow and fast. Perhaps you can use a full consultation or just need to review your supplements and be sure they are therapeutic, being taken at the right time, and serving your specific needs.

Preparing a nutritious meal and eating mindfully, slowly and with gratitude is a wonderful start. Going for a walk with a friend, petting a dog or cat, volunteering, reading to children, having a nice relaxing bath, and watching a show that makes you laugh costs nothing. Journaling, meditation, changing eating habits... truly, we have so much to gain and so little effort to put in to start to improve where we are at.

Self-care and holistic practices are foundational for weathering, preventing, and recovering from the adversities we face. As difficult as life can get, it can also get better! If you are “stuck” or suffering, I implore you to seek help. No one needs to suffer on their own. There is no shame in needing help and great strength in recognizing and asking for it. Staying isolated starves the soul and robs us of the light of life. When we find compassion for ourselves, it opens our hearts and eyes to the plight of others.

Our heart, it beats within each of us. It doesn’t judge or compare us. It works tirelessly and often without us even thinking about it until there is a problem, until it doesn’t. We can help or hinder our bodies, and the quality of our lives, with the decisions and responses we embrace. The more health-supportive decisions we make, the less effort our bodies have to waste in energy to correct imbalances! As I tell my clients, you can have the best of supplements, the best of food, a lovely home, vehicle, money and family, but if we don’t take care with our response or ability to cope with stress, the rest isn’t going to be enough to combat the harmful effects of unrelenting stress.

Let’s work on mindfulness and compassion for ourselves as well as one another. Let’s live life! Take heart, and let’s make sure those struggling most in our community know we care and they aren’t alone.

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Hello, I’m Kevin.

I am here at the Simcoe Caring Cupboard Food Bank with Al Martens.

How long has the food bank been around?

We’re in our 31st year.

Red-breasted Nuthatch ~ George Pond Just as the name implies the Red-breasted Nuthatch has a red breast. However the amount of red varies considerably and some birds, especially females and juveniles, seem to have none or just a faint tinge of reddish orange.

These birds are smaller than the White-breasted Nuthatches.

They have a black cap and eye-line and a very distinctive white eyebrow. Both birds are regular at winter bird feeders in Norfolk and most people living anywhere near a grove of coniferous trees will likely have both species at their feeder.

Most Red-breasted Nuthatches nest in coniferous forests and plantations further north than Norfolk County. However some do nest here and obvious locations are the many Pine trees found in the St Williams forests of Charlotteville.

Migrating birds, moving north in the spring, usually arrive around the last week in April and one of the best places to see them is at the Long Point Bird Observatory banding lab on Old Cut Boulevard in Long Point. I have seen forty or fifty different Red-breasted Nuthatches in a single morning in the Spruce and Pine trees at that location.

I photographed this cute little fellow one April day in the

Long Point Provincial Park. It was a very brightly coloured individual and very active. I had a hard time getting a decent pose. Vic Gibbons liked this shot as a model and fit it into this setting with the thin, overhanging branches of a nearby Pine framing the bird.

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Where are you located?

We are at 23 Kent Street South in Simcoe. We’ve been at this location for 10 years now. Before that, we were at Hambleton Hall for 12 or 13 years.

What days are you open, and at what time?

We are open Wednesday mornings 8:00 to 9:30 for people to drop off donations, then we are open Thursday mornings 8:00 to noon for clients.

How many food banks are there in Norfolk County?

There are five food banks in Norfolk County. This is the Caring Cupboard food bank, and we service people only in Simcoe.

I see you have volunteers. What do they all do?

On Wednesdays, volunteers will repackage, pick up donations, restock shelves and check expiry dates. On Thursdays, they go around with the clients to pick out the items they need.

How do people contact you about giving donations?

They can call us at (519) 410-2068 to plan a drop-off time, or they can just show up on a Wednesday morning.

Is the food bank just for people with disabilities?

No. We look at income and expenses and determine who is able to use it and how often they can come.

Do you think the food bank is helping the community?

Definitely.

What would you like to see more of happening in our community?

I would like to see rental prices and cost of living going down and the numbers here going down.

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