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By Dave Scott I guess I have known John and the late Hazel Race for a little over ten years… I remember the first time John and I had a serious conversation about Alzheimer and the way it had affected Hazel and the rest of the family.

John told me that by announcing that Hazel had Alzheimer, it would help to take away the stigma attached to this terrible disease. In the following

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years, both John and Hazel did all they could to educate, raise awareness, and raise funds to support our Alzheimer Society… it was fitting then that last week, a new sign was raised at the former, Caregiver Wellness Centre and renamed Hazel Place in memory of Hazel Race. The new name creates that sense of warmth, acceptance and hope for folks and their families struggling with Alzheimer.

I watched John and his son Philip, you could see the pride in their eyes; a reflection of a wife and mother they both loved dearly.

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The sign itself was made possible by a generous donation by a long time Alzheimer Society supporter and Memory Drive Chair, Wally Anderson. When you drive along Norfolk Street North, take a look up at the new sign and just below the new sign you will see a list of the tenants, ranging from CNIB, St. Elizabeth, Victoria Young Law Office, Brain Injury Services and of course the Alzheimer Society of Haldimand Norfolk.

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9am - 12 noon at Wind-Del Park, Windham 8 am to 12 noon, a sale of books, plants, and Centre. $8/Adults, $5/Children 10 years & baking will be held at St. James United Church, under. A Fundraiser for the Windham Optimists Colborne and Stanley Streets in Simcoe. Lots with proceeds going toward new playground of delicious baking, plants for the garden, and equipment. Call 519-443-4715 for info. favourite books. Enter off the parking lot doors. ➤ SPRING RUMMAGE SALE - St. Paul’s Rain or shine. Sponsored by the St. James UCW. Anglican Church, St. George St., Port Dover, ➤ SPRING POTTERY SALE May 4th, 9-8pm Saturday April 28th, 9am-12 - Clothes, Household and May 5th, 9am - 5pm at the First Baptist Goods, Church, 129 Young St., Simcoe, beside Talbot Toys, Furniture, Books... Please bring your own St. Arena. Enter a draw for a beautiful piece of Handcrafted Pottery, enjoy coffee and goodies bags. on us. Cash or Cheque only please. Give a Gift of ➤ McHappy Day on May 2nd!

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Claire Senko Sometimes beauty makes me ache (You may have picked up on this already…), and when I think about the play The Magnificent Voyage of Emily Carr, there it is-- that lovely pain-- leaning, pushing into my heart. If you read my column two weeks ago, you’ll know that I discovered said play in a box of books (Thank you donor! I wonder who you are? If you’re out there, do let me know!) surrendered to the shelves of the Old Town Hall book store. Well, since that discovery, much has happened!

The Magnificent Voyage of Emily Carr has come to life in a way I couldn’t possibly have imagined.

Alongside director Elana Post, actors Dawn Bommarito, Gloria Mitchell, Kristina Puddy and Adam Liefl have risen to the challenge of interpreting the story of one of Canada’s greatest artists, as seen through the eyes of award-winning playwright Jovette Marchessault.

The Magnificent Voyage of Emily Carr has evolved into an exquisite, stage-ready production. (I’ve been peeking!

Oh, it’s wonderful!) It is at once ethereal and earthy, organic and mystical, muted and explosive. But isn’t art all about such juxtapositions? The ache,

for me, comes from the actors themselves—the extraordinary lengths to which they have gone to bring each layer of colour and emotion, no matter how subtle, to their own canvas- the stage of the Waterford Old Town Hall. There are teardrops and sweat-drops behind every word, every flicker of expression, each movement, no matter how small… this I know. Emily deserves no less, and somehow this small cast of community players understands, and honours dear Ms. Carr’s heartprint in Canadian history.

To meet Emily Carr, her prudish sister Lizzie, her brave Amerindian friend Sophie, the great painter Lawren Harris and the wise beings D’Sonoqua and The Soul Tuner, please call the Waterford Old Town Hall and reserve your seat: 519.443.0113.

The Magnificent Voyage of Emily Carr runs Friday April 27, 7pm, Sat April 28, 7pm and Sun April 29, 2pm. Tickets are $15.

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By Dave Scott Someday I will… I guess? I was all of 18 years when I stopped running… you know, I was busy with work and a social life… I didn’t really miss it… I still played hockey, and kayaked… so it just kind of left me for 30 years… oh sure, there were those times where maybe I would go out for a run… off and on for a week… but then that would be it… it seemed like work… probably because I was so out of shape… well years went by and the pounds started to add up… and last year when I began open water swimming I slowly started running again with the North Shore Runners…

I still did not really care for it… but it was a part of the training… then last November… I am not sure why… my

joy for running returned… it was just one day on the trail… the sun was out, I felt relaxed and suddenly that extra gear came back… and well since then, I haven’t looked back. I know the high school speed will never come back… but the passion has.

So last weekend for the first time, in well 30 years, I entered my first official race… just a little 5 km cross country down Fonthill way.

The weather was cold and wet… and the course was basically a mud run… but as the official sounded the group off… I felt so relaxed my mind was clear… I knew I was ready to run!

Nothing else mattered… and maybe for a fleeting moment… I felt a bit like that high school kid again!

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By Dave Scott Every year I make sure I head over to Camp Trillium for the Daffodil Brunch… this year was no different, except that I went over a little later in the day… I wanted to hear the band, Hens for Friends, play and wanted to gain a different perspective of the event.

I have found that when I go to do an article, I have a storyline in my mind… but sometimes it seems like other forces take over and I end up finding a perspective I didn’t see coming…

My son and I arrived and said hello to a few folks.

A gentleman said hi to us… he was volunteering and helping to distribute pins and t-shirts, for the Cancer Society. I replied and tried to remember where I knew him from. We continued on to the dining area, where my son was soon pulling up a chair indulging in a mighty fine, delicious breakfast… I chatted with Fran from Scotiabank Simcoe who was assisting with the breakfast and Darlene Furry who is one of the key organizers of the event… both ladies were pleased with the turnout… my son finished his breakfast and we headed over to the entertainment hall… again we passed the same gentleman and the Cancer Society display… I felt there was some reason that I needed to talk to him… I didn’t know why…

I just knew before the day was out that I needed to stop back and chat.

Over in the Hall, the Hens for Friends had just taken the stage and were set to play… the group sounded fantastic (great job ladies!). We listened to a few numbers… and I decided it was time to figure out why I needed to talk to the gentleman

Hens for Friends played at the Daffodil Brunch at Camp Trillium. at the display.

I simply asked why he volunteered… his story was like a lot of ours… a friend of his and his wife, got sick in 2006 with cancer and he decided to get involved and help out… he said sadly that their friend passed away in 2008… usually at this point I won’t ask who the person was… but something told me to ask and he replied Jane Miller… my senses seemed to tingle… you see Jane and I had worked together… and she was an absolutely wonderful person… it was very sad when she passed… and here, four years

after her passing, her memory was as strong as ever… there was a reason Mr. Ladd and I were supposed to talk today… to share a memory of a friend and to help continue the fight against cancer!

It was beyond me why that conversation occurred. I for some reason just knew that he and I needed to talk… as I prepared to leave, Darlene opened the door, smiled and said that 1,010 breakfasts had been served… hmmm a lot of eggs… and a lot of folks who want to beat Cancer!

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By Dave Scott Strolling past the gates at Proctor Marine in Simcoe a couple of Saturdays back… one of the first faces I saw was that of Doug Heighington… the big smile across his face, pretty much summed up the way the Open House was

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Good Quality Clothing, White Elephant Table And Books. Something For Everyone! ➤ Sunday Brunch at Marburg Hall (1345 Lynn Valley Rd,) on May 6, from 10am to 1:30pm Adults $7.00, Children 6-12 $5 Come & Enjoy!! ➤ T.O.P.S. Spring Fling at Grace United Church, Port Dover on Monday, May 7, from 10am to 1pm, Bake Table,

going… I went into the showroom and sat down to chat with Larry Mellors, the expert around here on all things fishing and who works for Proctors… Larry was chatting with Nick Heighington and Dave Theriault, who were attending the show.

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By Dave Scott The NEW Canadian Tire in Simcoe is set to open… that’s right, I said it, Thursday, May 3rd the new Canadian Tire Store is set to open!

I think everyone all over Norfolk County wondered if this day would ever come… for years there were rumours that a new store was coming… and many of us probably doubted it would ever happen… but there the new building sits, Deal 401-S097 Text ENG just over from the old store. Last Art ENG_OPEN Wednesday Mary Taylor, owner of Art COM BKG the store, took on a- tour.

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the kitchen goods area… and over in sports, the elevated displays bring a whole new dimension to shopping at our Canadian Tire Store.

The full Service Centre will also be opening on May 3rd for all of your automotive needs!

Looking around the store… I kinda got caught up with that kid in me again… I mean… when you were a kid going to Canadian Tire it was an event… well I can honestly say standing in the middle of the store with Mary… that same feeling returned… Canadian Tire is back!

Thanks Mary… we have waited a long time… thanks for believing in the good folks of Norfolk and bringing us a new store!

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Mary said this is by far her biggest undertaking ever… her words, “I can’t believe it, it is almost surreal…” The pride shows when she states that there will be as many as 3 to 4 thousand new products on the shelves… oh and those shelves are stocked… she points out that in the old store, you only had a few of certain products on the shelves due to space… not any more, there is more then enough on the floor for customers.

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She understands that success of the business directly correlates to customer service and the strength of the products being sold.

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By MARG WERDEN Trees benefit our health The Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) and members of local Lions, Lioness and Leo Clubs planted over 5,000 tree seedlings in South Walsingham Township in Norfolk County last weekend to celebrate Earth Week. The tree planning was the beginning of a transformation of the former farmland back to forest. As this new forest grows, it

will provide habitat for some of this area’s species at risk (SAR), which comprise 25 per cent of Canada’s total SAR, and will play a valuable role in filtering local air and water.

Canadian forests account for approximately ten per cent of the world’s total forests, but only eight per cent of this country’s forest area is protected by legislation. The NCC is working to increase this number and since 1962, together with partner organizations, has helped to protect more than 2.6 million acres (over 1 million hectares) of natural areas coast to coast. NCC owns and manages nearly 5,000 acres (2,023 hectares) of land in Norfolk County.

Just in case you believe that increasing the forest cover and number of trees that grow around you is just for the birds and has nothing to do with you and your family, think again. A recent report

by Trees Ontario, titled “A Healthy Dose of Green: A prescription for a healthy population,” highlights the growing body of evidence supporting the benefits of forest ecosystems for human health.

Forests provide opportunities for physical activity, cardiovascular and respiratory health, cancer prevention, stress reduction and a wide array of other physical and mental health benefits.

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for cardiovascular diseases and diabetes.

Lack of exercise is becoming a national epidemic. In Canada, approximately 82 per cent of teenagers are not active enough to meet international guidelines for optimal growth and development.

In 1999, physical inactivity resulted in $2.1 billion in direct nation-wide health care costs, accounting for 21% of treatment costs for artery disease, stroke, high blood pressure, colon cancer, breast cancer, and diabetes.

However, researchers are finding a positive correlation between physical activity and the presence of green spaces close to residential areas. By establishing natural spaces and enhancing forest cover through restoration activities, we can provide our children with more natural playgrounds, encouraging them to lead more physically active and healthy lives.

If the adage “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure” is true, then we should be investing significant amounts of money into environmental initiatives that will reduce the money and resources currently devoted to preventable diseases and conditions. The planting of a significant number of trees every year may help change our lifestyles by offering more opportunities for recreation, and, at the same time, will also protect us from exposure to pollutants such as

carbon monoxide, lead, nitrogen dioxide, and particulate matter, all of which have been linked to heart disease, respiratory illnesses, diabetes and cancer. Green spaces can also decrease stress, improve rehabilitation and speed up hospital recovery rates, and have been linked to a decrease in the severity of symptoms related to attention deficit disorder (ADD).

It is thought that a minimum of 30 per cent forest cover is necessary to maintain a healthy ecosystem.

However, some parts of Ontario have as little as five per cent forested area, compromising the health of both the ecosystem and local residents.

In the 1980s, tree planting was at a relatively high level with 30 million trees being planted every year in Ontario. However, by the late 1990s this planting level had dropped to as low as two million trees a year.

Scientists believe that to achieve the 30 per cent forest cover needed to maintain a healthy ecosystem, we need to plant over a billion more trees in Ontario.

The need to plant trees is not just a Norfolk, Ontario or Canadian problem; it is a global issue that has been recognized by the United Nations. Launched in 2006, the “Plant for the Planet: Billion Tree Campaign” set a target of planting

NORFOLK HUB, April 24, 2012 page 9 a billion trees. Two billion were the last Friday of April and runs planted. A new target of seven until Mother’s Day, with the first billion trees was surpassed by five day (this year being this Friday, billion. The program has now been April 27) being Arbor Day. handed over to the Plant for the The first Arbor Day was celebrated Planet Foundation (www.plant-for- in Nebraska on April 10, 1872, as a the-planet.org), which continues to means of promoting conservation combat climate change by planting and correcting the gradual trees worldwide. deforestation of the prairie. More Back, way back, in the days when than one million trees were planted I attended the two-room Potash on that day and many millions of Public School on Radical Road, I trees have been planted since then. remember celebrating Arbor Day Inscribed on a monument erected in each spring. (I can now see this memory of the Arbor Day founder, was more about cost-cutting by J. Sterling Morton, are the words: the local school board because the "Other holidays repose upon the day wasn’t so much about planting past, Arbor Day proposes for the trees, but about cleaning up the future." school yard with free labour!) Do something for this planet’s and However, we did usually plant at your own future: plant a tree or two least one tree. Arbor Day and, more or one hundred to celebrate Arbor recently, Arbor Week continue to be Week! celebrated. Arbor week begins on

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