THEHUB FREE HALDIMAND & NORFOLK MAGAZINE
VOLUME 10 ISSUE 6 www.HubMedia.info
JUNE 2022
Isaiah Dowling
Video Podcasts I wear my sunglasses to protect my eyes! Dr. McKnight explains the importance of sunglasses.
This time of year, we can all use a little help! Scan and watch this great video with Marie Mitchell from New Leaf Hypnosis Centre.
SCAN ME
Let’s talk about stress and how to manage it!
SCAN ME
Meet Justin from Elevation Homes. Every month Justin will offer up great advice on simple fix-it tips to help you along the way with your home. Watch and enjoy! elevationhomedesign.weebly.com
HOW TO GET STARTED: 1. Open your phone's camera 2. Aim your phone camera at the QR code 3. A link will appear, and you will be prompted to click it
4. Tap "watch video" 5. Sit back and enjoy! Sponsored by
Scan Now
Simply Scan& Tune in!
Dover Apothecary “ADifferent Kind of Drugstore”
Barb Anstead from Dover Apothecary walks us through the importance of having a proper health consultation and the difference it can make in your life!
Lori talks about wrapping up the school year.
SCAN ME
Cheers!
Delivering Local Brews To You!
Rob and Marie surprise us with a new line of products! Exciting news! Watch and Enjoy!
Old injuries and how they can haunt you... Braden explains!
SCAN ME
Video Podcasts at your fingertips
Isaiah Dowling
A Glimpse into the History Of
Cycling in Norfolk
The First Bicycles Did you know that cycling in Norfolk was all the rage in the 1880s and 1890s? Yes, before automobiles hit the scene, bicycles were the popular mode of transportation. The wooden-wheeled “safety” bicycle replaced the precarious “penny-farthing” (an early type of bicycle with a very large front wheel and a small rear wheel) as a vehicle that people could master and provided a whole new-found form of freedom and independence. It allowed folk to ride to work, school and explore places further afield. By 1895 pneumatic tires (wheels with a metal hub with a rubber tire mounted to it, invented by John Boyd Dunlop) were included, affording a far more comfortable ride. Early Bicycle Lingo Early cyclists were known as “wheelmen” or “wheelwomen”. Bicycles were referred to as “silent steeds” or “steel steeds”. Fast riders were “flyers” and a very fast rider was known as a “scorcher”. In the 1890s folks were not used to these new quiet contraptions; cyclists whizzing by tended to startle the elderly and horses. Some villages and towns, therefore, instituted laws to deter “scorching”. However, for a few brazen cyclists, this was merely seen as a challenge; flaunting the law, they would race their bicycles through the main streets, daring the local constabulary to try to catch them.
Cycling Clubs and Events Quickly cycling clubs sprang up all over North America and Simcoe was the epicentre. In 1894 the Simcoe Cycling Club, known as the “Simcoe Spokes”, hosted the first Canadian Wheelman’s Association (CWA) series of races as well as an annual local series for Norfolk residents at the “Riverview Park Track” (Horse Track at the Fairgrounds) and on Governor’s Road (now Hwy 24). Prizes such as diamond pins and rings, gold-lined coffee spoons, silver cigar boxes and ink stands enticed the competitors. Hal Donly The CWA was the formative authority in promoting competitive cycling and advancements in all types of cycling. The successful promotion of cycling in this area was largely thanks to Hal Donly who, at age 19, was editor of his family-owned newspaper, the Simcoe Reformer. Hal was also a keen cyclist and treasurer/ secretary of the CWA and publisher of the globally read monthly magazine, “CWA Gazette”. How Cycling Changed our Roads and Regulations The CWA was also a powerful, nationwide organization and most of its business was directed through the town of Simcoe. With Hal at the helm, the CWA petitioned the government to enact laws to affect the first traffic laws to protect users from each other and petitioned the Provincial Government to improve the limited and poor road systems in Ontario. Aside from the one and only tolled plank road from Hamilton to Port Dover, the roads in Norfolk County in the 1880s were mostly dirt with no culverts. They were often muddy and eroded, somewhat maintained by the landowners whose land abutted the road per the law at that time. It took a significant amount of negotiating by the Canadian Wheelman’s Association, with the resultant creation of the Ontario Good Roads Association (which exists to date), to invoke the gradual changes to the road networks and quality. So today we can be grateful to the early cycling movement for their foresight in the initiation of the road development and improvement.
The First Bike Trail in Norfolk 1896 As cycling became increasingly popular, another project that Hal Donly passionately undertook was the construction of a Bicycle Path (not the Lynn Valley Trail) from Simcoe to Port Dover of pressed dirt, cinders and gravel, running alongside the existing roads. Regulations for the use and conduct on this new trail were passed by Council in 1897, examples include “Cyclists are not permitted to ride faster than 10 mph on the path”, “no scorching” and “if a horse becomes restive or spooked by the cyclist; he must dismount and help control the horse.” The End of an Era Sadly, the bicycle craze of the 1880s and 90s faded in the early 1900s with the arrival of the exciting new automobile. Bike manufacturers such as C.C.M. switched their assembly lines to automobile production and bicycle news disappeared from the front page of the Simcoe Reformer. However, not for long. Norfolk once again peaked the cycling news with the arrival of immigrants from Europe to Canada in the 1920s and 30s. Albert Coulier (Schelstraete) – the Beginning of a New Era Albert Coulier (Schelstraete), born in Longpre, France in 1918 moved with his family to Tupperville, Ontario at age 9, and then settled in LaSalette when he was around 16 years old where they lived for 45 years. Albert received his first bike in 1931 and he never looked back! By 1937 he had competed successfully in many races in Canada and Europe and held podium positions right up until his 80s. Over the years he designed and built numerous velodromes in North America for races. At a national level, he served as president of The Canadian Wheelman’s Association (1952-57, and 1972-73). At the same time, he served as Canada’s representative to the Pan American Cycling Federation and led the Canadian cycling delegation at the 1972 Olympic Games in Munich. As a founding member and longstanding president of the Norfolk Cycling Club (1939), now Silver
Spokes Cycling Club, Albert was known for his steadfast passion and commitment to cycling, encouraging, teaching and promoting all aspects of the sport. He touched many people’s lives with his dedication and benevolence. Albert started the popular and renowned Delhi Criterium Races in 1936 to the mid 1990s, attended by competitive cyclists nationwide. In 2007 Albert was inducted into the Norfolk County Sports Hall of Fame and in 2017 into the Canadian Cycling Hall of Fame. And Here We Are Over the last 50 years, Norfolk County has hosted many events and races in Courtland, Delhi, Turkey Point, Port Dover and Windham Centre. Cycling in Norfolk has bloomed in touring, recreational cycling and mountain bike riding. In the late 1990s the first Turkey Point mountain bike trails were forged, now boasting over 60 signed trails, each with a unique piece of history, and a fastgrowing club. Since 2006 the popular Tour de Norfolk has drawn hundreds of cyclists of all abilities and ages from as far as the USA to enjoy the bountiful scenery of the area on routes around the county. Silver Spokes Cycling Club It is with great honour to Albert Coulier (Schelstraete) that the Silver Spokes Cycling Club, in its 83rd year, continues in his legacy, encouraging and supporting new and seasoned cyclists, contributing to community events, and enjoying the wonderful roads in Norfolk in the company of fellow cyclists. This article was prepared with special thanks to Rob Luke and Ron Schelstraete for their assistance and hours of research and history.
IN THE
LONG
RUN By CHARLIE UPSHALL
STOICISM & THE PUZZLE OF LIFE “It is not what happens to you, but how you react to it that matters.” Epictetus We ask ourselves questions such as “What is the best way to live?”, “What do I do about my anger?”, “What are my obligations to my fellow human beings?”, “Why am I afraid to die?”, “How can I deal with the difficult situations I face?”, “How should I handle success?” Some of us are stressed. Some are overworked. Perhaps you are struggling with new responsibilities. Maybe you are wrestling with an addiction. Perhaps you are moving away from a flawed relationship. Are you approaching your golden years, or are you enjoying the excesses of youth? Whatever it is, whatever you are facing, having a strategic framework and accessing the wisdom of those who have gone before can help. Late in life, I am now finding that the words of the Stoics are helping me. Unfortunately, for many people, Stoicism is either unknown or misunderstood. Most believe that Stoicism equates with “emotionlessness”. That is simply not true. Stoicism offers a set of practical tools meant for daily use. The aims of the Stoics’ writings were to help us live a better life. The single most important practice in Stoic philosophy is differentiating between what we can change and what we can’t. We have control over certain things in our lives, and we don’t have control over others. However, we can control how we react or respond to those parts we don’t control. The recovery community tries to practice the Serenity Prayer: “…grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know
the difference.” If we can learn to focus on making clear what parts of our day are within our control and what parts are not, I think we will be more productive and happier. I am beginning to learn about Stoicism because I believe it is helping me to live a better life. It is helping me to be freer and less fearful. I am getting closer to achieving a state of peacefulness. It can be said that knowledge, especially self-knowledge, is liberating. The more you learn to say no to the things that don’t matter, the more you can say yes to the things that do. Then the more you will be able to truly enjoy your life. The Stoic philosophy can be summed up in three essentials: control your perceptions, direct your actions properly, and accept willingly what is outside your control. That will help you clarify what your life is meant to be. Try to keep in mind that it doesn’t really matter what other people say or think. Approval and disapproval are equally meaningless. What matters is what you know is right, and whether you do it. The last two years have not felt normal. You can’t turn on the television news or scroll through social media and not be struck by the combative tone. It doesn’t feel like what we considered normal. But, of course, it is. The ancient Stoics knew that “abnormal” is the most normal thing there is. Stoic Marcus Aurelius’ reign as emperor had floods, invasions and a plague. It is likely that, in a way, we will never be “post-Covid” because so many of the things that Covid brought into the public view were always there and always will be. Life has always required that we make certain trade-offs. Life has always placed some restrictions on people. Life has always included those who face the problems and those who flee from them. There have always been people who prioritize their own well-being and people who care about the common good. Life has always tended to be in the process of interfering with cherished ways. There is really no normal except change, disruption, loss and uncertainty. We have to accept that and get used to it. The Stoics believe in preparing yourself for it by training yourself for it. We can learn to endure it and
thrive despite it. As an example, at a micro level, I am heading to New Jersey shortly for a return to 6 Day racing. I will be outside in unprotected conditions for up to twenty hours a day. I haven’t checked the weather forecast, and I don’t plan to. Over the years, I have run there through heat waves, freezing cold, baking sun, thunderstorms, fierce winds and a flood. I pack clothes for all eventualities, don’t think about what the conditions will be and simply accept what nature sends my way. In the end, is that not all we can do? If you wish to improve your life, seeking out great books is part of the process. We learn from the wisdom of others. Firefly and Fox, a new, small, independent bookshop in Simcoe (13 Norfolk St. N., across from Leon’s) is an excellent resource. In addition to its in-store selection, Catherine, the owner, will order books for you. My main learning tool, “The Daily Stoic”, by Ryan Holiday, is available on the shelves. It is one of the most impactful books I have ever read.
Boomer Music Experience This month on the BME, Randy remembers the music of Gary Puckett and the Union Gap !
K
N
M
S
Kewl New Media Solutions { Define, Design, Develop, Deploy } JS jQuery
Providing complete website development specializing in front and back end programming and managed Wordpress hosting.
PHP mySQL
HTML
CSS
Shane Glendinning 519.410.8993 | shane@k-e-w-l.ca| www.k-e-w-l.ca
LEON'S SIMCOE HOURS Mon - Fri 9am - 8pm Sat 9am - 5pm Sun 11am - 4:30pm
24 NORFOLK ST, SIMCOE
519.426.0270
LEONS.CA
BUS STOP
HOME · AUTO · BUSINESS · LIFE · FARM · AND MORE Call for a Quote Today!
Brantford servicefunded though the Community Transportation Grant from the Government of Ontario
289-302-2114
NORFOLK COUNTY’S PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM
Community-Minded Brokers Minding the Community
For questions or concerns please contact us at: Phone: 519-428-3178 Email: transit@norfolkcounty.ca
www.norfolkcounty.ca/transit
NEW!! SCAN TO WATCH THE BOOMER MUSIC EXPERIENCE SHOW!
Gary Puckett and the Union Gap Gary Puckett and the Union Gap hit their stride in the music game between 1967 to 1969, reaching their peak with hits "Woman, Woman", "Young Girl", "Lady Willpower", "Over You", "Don't Give In to Him, and "This Girl Is a Woman Now". PROFESSIONAL DJ SERVICES
This month on the Boomer Music Experience, join Randy and me as we chat about this great rock and roll band.
NATIONAL PRESIDENT’S AWARD RANDY HALMO DJ WINNING PROFESSIONAL “Entertainment as DJ Unique and Professional
Individual as You Are”
Phone: 519-426-4750 • Email: rh@klassyfmdj.com RANDYMEMBER HALMO 519.426.4750 OF THE CANADIAN PROFESSIONAL DJ ASSOCIATION
Scan and watch!
PROFESSIONAL D.J.
OR CALL 519.583.9771 www.KLASSYFMDJ.com rh@klassyfmdj.com • www.klassyfmdj.com
MEMBER
WE'RE LOCAL, BUT WE PLAY
OF THE
CANADIAN PROFESSIONAL DISC JOCKEY ASSOCIATION
BIG!
Did you know that we’re part of ClimateCare, Canada’s largest HVAC cooperative? Give us a call for all of your heating and cooling needs! YO U R I N D O O R A I R Q U A L I T Y E X P E R T S S I N C E 19 8 9
www.CausynCoolingHeating.com
421 Queensway West, Unit 1 I Simcoe, ON N3Y 2N4 I 519-428-3241
Gift Ideas for
Father’s Day!
Eising Greenhouses and Garden Centre first opened its doors back in 1966. "It was just tomatoes and cucumbers back then, and today it is filled with tropical plants," stated Henry Eising Sr. The Eising family has always been there for their customers as their business has grown over the last 56 years. Henry Jr continues the family tradition of quality products and services, even expanding into the fashion world! We couldn't think of a more appropriate way to celebrate Father's Day than by having both Henry Sr and Jr as this month's models! The men look cool and stylish, decked out in their Old Ranch cotton lightweight shirts. Perfect for the hot summer days and cool evenings! Stop by Sassyfras to pick up that special gift for dad. Sassyfras can dress him from head to toe! I bet Henry Sr never thought he would have such an excellent clothing store for both men and women back in 1966, but hey, Eising’s has always been growing with the times!
Sassyfrass Hours: Monday – Saturday 10 am – 5 pm
814 Cockshutt Rd, Simcoe
TICK TESTING Submit your tick for tes�ng
geneticks.ca (289) 716-3654 info@gene�cks.ca
Open 11:30am-8:00pm! Curb-side pickup and takeout are available! CALL TODAY 519-583-2161
Simcoe Natural Foods 479 Queensway West, Simcoe (at the corner of Hwy #3 & Park Road)
19 Walker St, Port Dover 519-583-1391 - Takeout Available 519-583-2161 In Terrace Room
FROM THE CHAIR.
SKIN HYDRATION! Dermalogica's New CIRCULAR HYDRATION SERUM immediately floods the skin with hydration and replenishes the skin from within, all while also preventing future hydration evaporation. Benefits: Immediately hydrates to quench dehydrated skin Delivers long-lasting hydration to help prevent future hydration Replenishes skin from within 355 Main St, Port Dover, ON N0A 1N0 www.bladesalon.ca 519-583-2021
Thompson Waters Funeral Home staff have been serving Port Dover and area families with compassion and dignity since 1904. First by the Thompson family and since 1978 by the Waters family. THOMPSON WATERSFUNERALHOME Cremation & Burial
102 First Avenue, Port Dover 519-583-1530
“To read a poem in January is as lovely as to go for a walk in June.” – Jean Paul Sartre
COWAN INSURANCE GROUP
BRIMAGE LAW GROUP 519-583-1750 www.brimage.com
519-428-4755 www.cowangroup.ca
Insurance Group
MILLARDS CHARTERED PROFESSIONAL ACCOUNTANTS
GOLD COAST REALESTATEBROKERAGE 519-718-1428 www.goldcoastrealestate.ca
TWENTY-THREE MARKET, PORT DOVER, ON
519-583-9994 www.millards.com
I
519-583-0999
I
WWW.23MARKET.CA
Isaiah Dowling
Throwing Spaghetti at the Wall Better Methods for an "El Dente" Health Barb Anstead Holistic Nutritionist
Just like help these days, good health can be hard to find. Have you considered a defined health care plan? What would that look like for you? Developed with a qualified, knowledgeable, and supportive health care professional, a defined protocol with steps for you to follow on your path to better health addressing the nuances of your health, examining habits, patterns and developing approaches for you to get back on track is both my mission and passion. Get the tools, strategies and help you need to get your life back on track. Why an individualized approach? It's simple, we are unique. Your "recipe" is not the same as the next person's. Your "El dente" health and lifestyle plan will be created as a team, where you are the star player. You get to decide whether a nutritional consultation, a nutrient assessment, a Metabolic Balance Program, meal plans, recipes, supplement guidance, or coaching (These are just some of the many tools available!) is right for you.
Over the last three decades, I've seen how exhausting and expensive the "throwing spaghetti at the wall" technique can be. Not knowing if the choices you make will stick or keep you feeling sick is an exhausting and lonely journey for a huge number of people. It is always such a distinct pleasure to assist in educating and empowering amazing and motivated individuals to discover better health and lifestyle practices. Our bodies want to be well! We need help understanding the signs and signals of imbalance and distress. Can you imagine trying to do a puzzle with no picture on the box? How difficult would it be to understand what the end result should look like? All of the pieces are there, but to have someone alongside to show you what the picture looks like is going to make the process a whole lot faster and easier! I've been there myself! My own personal challenges, the learning curve as my children regained their health through dietary adjustments due to food allergies and intolerances are my story, my why, and the reason I continually educate myself. I am committed to what I do and why I believe in you, and that you can be healthier too. Ignoring or suppressing annoying, seemingly unrelated symptoms can mask or aggravate chronic dis-ease processes. If you feel that something continually depletes your life and energy from you, it is most certainly worth investigating. Chronic disease is at an all time high and is a global problem of huge proportions. Using sound nutritional strategies and fueling our bodies with the right things at the right time in the proper amounts can be a powerful approach to better health. Eating local, seasonal eating, better digestive function, reducing pain and inflammation, and optimizing immune health through nutrition are just a few of the things that can be addressed. In my own home office and at Dover Apothecary, we are dedicated to helping you become the best version of yourself possible. We recognize the various challenges people face in all areas of their lives and do our best to help you navigate them in an approach that supports your needs. We work our hardest to find methods that work for our community. We carry an excellent selection of quality, professionalgrade supplements and products and can guide you to the right products for the needs of you and your family! Pop in on Tuesday or Thursday mornings, 9:30 to 1:30, to introduce yourself. Appointments are required for consultations and may be covered by your private insurance.
Barb Anstead NNCP: (519)410-3544 | barb@healthywellandwise.ca Dover Apothecary: (519)583-3784 | customerservice@doverapothecary.ca
Dover Apothecary
MEDS CHECK SERVICE AVAILABLE Call to book your Free Consultation today! Refillyour prescriptionsonline at
“ADifferent Kind of Drugstore”
doverapothecary .ca
Brought to you by the:
MICHAEL MARINI, B.Sc.Phm. Pharmacist 328 Main Street, Port Dover 519-583-3784 1-888-233-8111
My name is Kevin, and I was invited to attend an event at Meadow Lynn Farm. You’ve heard of “Who let the Dogs Out…” well, this was “Who let the Cows out, moo moo moo moo!!” The farm is located at 146 Decou Rd in Simcoe and is run by Sarah Judd, her husband and in-laws. It was started up 75 years ago and has been passed down through the generations. They have strawberry fields and also grow grain crops and veggies. With this produce, they offer a 10-week program through the summer where people pay $350 and sign up online for a produce box of whatever is available that week. The family also have cows that they raise and take care of. The event was attended by around 50 people, and it was a great time. The cows were released from the barn to the pasture. For some of them, it was their first time out on the grass. They ran out of the barns, some of them stopping to taste the grass and meet the people there. Others were too excited and ready to play. Their ears were flapping, and they were shaking their heads and racing around, just having a great time. All of the cows had a yellow tag on their ear, with a number on it, to identify them, but they all also had names. After letting the cows out, we went back up into the yard and had a potluck supper of chilli, macaroni salad and a selection of desserts. After supper, I did an interview with Sarah Judd, and she shared some information about the history of the farm and their products for sale. During the interview, one of the cows joined us, so I got to pet him. It was an interesting experience for me, and I appreciate Sarah’s time. She is also kind enough to provide the straw bails for the Community Living Access garden, so I hope to see members of the community at Meadow Lynn Farm supporting Sarah’s work!
T H I S , T H AT AND THE OTHER S P O N S O R E D B Y:
SIMCOE LIONS CLUB
HUB
RECOMMENDED 299 Thompson Rd W., Waterford 519.443.0291 adventurervctr.com
KWIC INTERNET
22 Peel Street, Simcoe 519.428.4650 kwic.com
SECOND AVE PRINTING
86 Second Ave, Simcoe 519.426.7271 secondaveprinting.com
t r i ed a n d t r ue.
ADVENTURE RV CENTRE
Winter Wolf by Vi c Gibbons
Isaiah Dowling
84 COLBORNE ST. N., SIMCOE, ON TEL: (519) 426-5160
ACCOUNTING, ADVISORY & WEALTH MANAGEMENT
Good Redden Klosler presents ...
HUB HISTORY June 2018 is one of my all-time favourite covers! Cover shot courtesy of No 6 RCAF Dunnville Museum!
SCAN ME
To read this edition of the Hub online scan the QR code above.
144 144Queensway QueenswayEastSimcoe EastSimcoe••519-426-3010 519-426-3010••DemeyereChrysler.com DemeyereChrysler.com
PAINT
DOVER & WATERFORD
DULUX PERFECT PALETTE *
10 0 OF THE BES T PAINT COLOURS FOR YOUR HOME Specially selected from the Dulux colour system, the 100 designer curated paint colours of the Perfect Palette work beautifully on their own or in unison, making it easier to pick the paint colours that are perfectly suited to you and your home. * Stop by and pick-up the Perfect Palette paint chips to see how these ideal paint colours look in your home!
PORT DOVER 415 Main Street I 519-583-3411 • WATERFORD 792 Old Hwy 24 I 226-550-3411