Norfolk Hub Magazine, June 2014

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~By Dave Scott

ne of the cool things about growing up in Port Dover was watching the evolution of Friday the 13th. It was one of those events that

seemed to slowly mature into the celebration that it now is.

A Friday the 13th in the summer could easily attract over 100,000 folks.

We have all heard the story of how Chris Simons and his buddies got together on a Friday the 13th, had a few beverages at the Commercial Hotel (also known as The Zoo) and decided to do it again on the following Friday the 13th…

I think it was that simple beginning that encouraged folks to welcome the idea. It was a gathering of friends with a common interest, nothing planned, no big commercial event back in those early days. No one knew just how big it would become!

In 1981 when the first Friday the 13th took place I was 17 years old. I’ve got to tell you that most folks really didn’t notice it too much, other than that there were some bikes in front of The Zoo. Each Friday the 13th you could see a few more bikers show up, it just kept expanding naturally!

At times it was intimidating. As the event grew, the rumour mill would swirl about that rival biker gangs were coming to town and how trouble was afoot! As far back as I remember I’ve never seen any trouble. In those days I always went out after work for a few pops just to see the happenings. I’ve got to laugh because nowadays I usually stop by the local church barbecue to get a bite to eat and go for a walk around town… funny how things change.

The event is now recognized all over North America and folks often associate Port Dover with bikes. It has

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come a long way since I was a kid and you know it will continue on for many years to come!

As you will have noticed in the preceding pages, we have decided to share some photos with you that Kal Commodore (KalCommodore.com) and Cindy Pichette (CindyPichette.com) have taken over the years at the Friday the 13th celebrations!

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guess it was about four years ago that my buddy, Simon, invited me out for a run on the trails in Normandale. I was very out of shape and it was all I could do to run, maybe, 4 km. The sheer beauty of the trails we were running through surprised me. I decided that someday I would run there again. It was a few months after that that I got back into running. The vibrant colours, that fresh outdoor smell, the feel of the ground, the whole experience from that first time stayed with me. Well, a year past and I found myself running more trails with the North Shore Runners over at Long Point Eco-Adventures.

Again I was taken by the forest surroundings and how captivating it was, not to mention the great running workout we got going up and down the hills and over the bridges. It was a new adventure at every corner with the occasional deer coming out of the brush and the assortment of other friendly critters bounding about!

Last August I was recovering from an injury and once again found myself beginning my training on the trails out at Eco-Adventures. It was perfect! No hard pavement, no cars; mind you a few roots and rocks, but nothing too hard when you take your time and focus on the trail.

Occasionally, there were a few mountain bikers, runners or hikers; everyone smiling, taking in the many different trails that encompass the area!

I will mention it again, the diversity of plants, trees, and the unique ecological

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system within the trails is phenomenal. One minute you are running on a bed of pine needles with the towering trees above you and the sun’s rays warming you; the next you are looking into a ravine, blanketed with the deepest green ferns you will ever see, and just around the bend you hear the gentle sounds of the creek slipping past. It feels like you are running in a far off land.

A few months back, Steve Martin, General Manager at Long Point Eco-Adventures told me that they are going to host a trail race out at the park this summer.

My first thought was a little selfish, ‘Darn, everybody is going to know about these trails.’

Then I realized that this was a great opportunity for folks to get out and see all that they are missing.

Here are all the details, courtesy of Long Point Eco-Adventures. Long Point EcoAdventures is hosting Ontario’s newest, most unique running adventure! The First Annual Smugglers Run Trail Race celebrates the area’s prohibition-era history while offering a scenic 18 km, 12 km and 6 km trail run that loops through one of Southern Ontario’s largest Carolinian forest. Bring the family - there is also a 1 km Treasure Trail Dash for the kids!

Not only will you enjoy the beauty of nature in Long Point Eco-Adventure’s 37 acre preserve, but you will also receive a Long Point Eco-Adventures Buff Headband, and a 25% discount off of Eco-Adventure’s incredible Zipline & Canopy Tour. After the medal presentations (3 deep in each age group), the after party will continue at the Burning Kiln Winery where you can enjoy a complimentary glass of one of their award-winning wines.

You can register on line at www.lpfun.ca or call (877) 743-8687. If you are interested in volunteering for the race, you can contact Amy at avk@lpfun.ca.

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From left: Ashley Sage, Meg Palermo, Sherri Schira-Ladosz, Jen Bennett, Linda Balogh, and Sherry Mott.

“L.O.S.T.” Woods in the

~ By of Sherri Schira-Ladosz, Meg Palermo & Jen Bennett Coordinators of Ladies On Single Track (LOST)

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hile there may have been a time when it was easy to get lost on the trails in Turkey Point, thanks to the Turkey Point Mountain Bike Club (TPMBC est. 2011), signage now allows bikers and hikers to not only find their way around but also informs them about the distance and level of difficulty for each trail. The acronym “LOST” has a new meaning to

club members as it now refers to a newly organized group of female riders who launched this new name at a recent Sip & Learn Mountain Bike event held at the Burning Kiln Winery.

This information session reached out to women interested in learning more about the great sport of mountain biking.

The “Ladies On Single Track” (LOST) meet Tuesdays at 5:30 and welcome all riders with skills ranging from beginner to advanced. Organizers Jen Bennett, Meg Palermo and Sherri Schira-Ladosz planned the event on behalf of the TPMBC in an effort to increase the number of women in the club, to find more women to join them on their Tuesday ride and quite simply, to share a sport for which the three women share a similar passion! Club President, Rob Luke, was on hand to bring greetings to the 21 women in attendance. Eric Pond, club member and employee of Boyko’s Source for Sports in Simcoe, gave an overview of what kind of bicycle and

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equipment is required to stay safe and comfortable on the trails and what you need to know when purchasing one. Scot Brockbank, owner of Runner’s Den in Port Dover along with bicycle mechanic and club member Simon Yardley, shared valuable information on making sure your bike is the right fit and reviewed basic mechanical care for mountain bikes.

Paul Meiklejohn, one of the founding members of the TPMBC and an accomplished athlete in the sport of cross country and downhill mountain biking drew on his many years of experience to share important riding tips. Based at Long Point Eco-Adventures, Paul is in the process of launching “Elevation Mountain Bike Camps & Coaching” including camps for adults and children throughout the summer as well as weekly workshops for adults. These camps will allow Paul to use his expertise to work with riders of all abilities and skill level to improve their confidence and riding (visit lpfun.ca). With over 50 km of maintained trails in the Turkey Point area, there has never been a better time to get involved in the great sport of mountain biking!

The information night was very well received by those in attendance and a similar event will likely run again next spring. Women interested in learning more or who would like to be added to the email list for the LOST can email info@tpmbc.com. For more information on the Turkey Point Mountain Bike Club visit tpmbc.com.

From left: Mike Fredericks, Chair of the Norfolk Community Foundation (NCF); Kristy Long, Norfolk Association of Community Living (NACL); Dave Paton, NACL; Randy Decoene, NACL; Natalie Boughner, NACL; and Bruce Shoff, Grants Chair of the NCF. Stella Barker, Executive Director of NACL, in front.

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f I told you the Norfolk Community Foundation had been around in one form or another since the 1980s, would you believe me? I for one had no

clue that it had, or realized all the great work they have been doing.

I met with Bruce Shoff, Grants Chair, of the foundation and we chatted about the recent donations the foundation has made. First off was the $25,000 to the Delhi Medical Centre last month and just a few weeks back the $15,500 to the Norfolk Association for Community Living (NACL) for a new van. Part of the $15,500 donation came from the Wallace and Estelle Anderson Family Fund, which is a separate fund under the umbrella of the Norfolk Community Foundation. In fact there are a number of different funds, foundations and bursaries under the umbrella of the Norfolk Foundation, which in turn benefits many different charities and sports groups within our area. I was impressed when Bruce talked about the board members, a diverse group from all corners of the county, open-minded

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folks who volunteer their time to make the foundation a success.

The core financial success of the foundation is driven by the long-term investment strategy of which an annual minimum of 3.5% is given out to worthy causes.

It is this long-term vision of the foundation that will allow for future generations to share in the success of the Norfolk Community Foundation. Another interesting component about the Norfolk Foundation is that folks who may wish to leave their legacy can start their own fund for others they may want to help down the road.

Personally, I would recommend that local charities check out the foundation website www. norfolkcommuintyfoundation.ca. There may be a way the foundation can help your group, or like I said earlier, maybe you could start your own fund with the expertise of the Norfolk Foundation. You can be helping others make Norfolk the best it can be!

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June 18th to July 5th Comedy by Dave Carley Earl Hughes loves his wife and kids, but cars have always been his passion. His journey begins in 1954 - a hurricane is brewing, but he still thinks he can sell a Nash Metropolitan to a wouldbe starlet. From there, he drives through the Cold War, detours around Woodstock, and eventually comes to a screeching stop in 2014, where an inevitable turn of events threatens to put an end to his joyrides for good.

July 9th to July 26th Comedy by Marcia Kash & Douglas Hughes Two aspiring fashionistas are about to make the deal of their lives. All they have to do is show their style in a private show for a world-famous designer and they’ll be on their way to fame and fortune. Everything is going according to plan until their jealous – and mistaken - husbands jump to conclusions and sabotage the big night. To make matters worse, five million dollars and a stable of wacky deviants are also in the mix. Don’t miss this outrageous, gut-busting comedy.

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Read all about it! ~ By Dave Zeldon

Are You Losing Patience with Mildew Prone Impatiens?

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here is now available a downy mildew disease-resistant impatiens for those who can’t let go of the popular plants that fill shady spots with bright, consistent colour. The

Bounce Series™, an interspecific hybrid developed by Ball Horticultural Co, has just been released to local garden centres. This cultivar provides the traditional horizontal growth habit that impatiens are prized for as they grow forming knee-high mounds in gardens.

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The Bounce™ impatiens also exhibits a really neat feature as the name implies: The plant bounces back nicely if you miss a watering or two!

Needless to say, lots of garden designers confess a secret distaste for the ubiquitous impatiens. While they never applaud diseases in plants, some say they hoped that the downy mildew epidemic would encourage gardeners to step out of their floral comfort zone and discover new colours, shapes and textures for their shady spots. But alas, traditions are hard to break for many gardeners.

The Bounce™ impatiens have high potential to be a game changer in the shade market. They are also presently available in two series: The Bounce™ Series which is perfect in patio pots, hanging baskets or at the front of a garden border and The Big Bounce™ Series with the flowers being larger in size, they would be ideal for filling garden beds and containers quickly.

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Sharing Finances Sharing Household Finances With Your “Better Half” ~ By John de Witt Investment Advisor HollisWealth

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ften, only one person in the household is responsible for maintaining the family budget and managing the household's finances. If you're reading

this article, that person is probably you.

But what if you died or became incapable? Here are some steps you should take to give your partner a clear picture of your household's financial situation and the confidence to take over.

Make a list of everything and where it's located and be sure the accounts are accessible.

While you may be together for many years, don't assume your significant other may know where you keep this information. While you may think that your filing system is organized and your financial records are in an obvious location, your partner may not. Also, some of your everyday information may not be written down, particularly if you manage some of your finances online.

Just knowing that these accounts exist won't be enough. You'll have to give your partner full access. Provide a set of keys to any safety deposit boxes and share the access code. Also, make sure he or she knows passwords for any important computer files and/or online accounts.

Explain what everything is and why it's important.

People tend to complete tasks more successfully when they understand the purpose of what they are doing.

Explaining why specific payments are made is very important. For example, if your partner doesn't know what longterm care insurance is and why you're paying for a policy on your mother's behalf, he or she might cancel the policy.

Maintain a household budget.

A written and itemized budget is an excellent way to give your partner a big-picture idea of all the financial transactions that are part of your life, including income, debts, recurring expenses, and investments. Familiarity with the budget may help your partner pick up where you left off in managing the household's finances in the event that you are unable to do so.

Discuss contingency plans.

Discuss actual, concrete strategies to handle unplanned events or emergencies.

If you received a windfall, which debts would you want to pay off? On the other end of the spectrum, if there was a sudden loss of income, which expenses could be reduced or dropped altogether?

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Let your partner observe the process while you explain it, and then have him or her practice it with your help and guidance. Start off with a small, manageable task - preferably one with low stakes. Eventually, have your partner handle all the finances for one month. Then, try switching every other month until you both feel completely comfortable.

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Discovering Birds of Norfolk with George and Vic

Prothonotary Warbler

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~ By George Pond remember a few years ago when Vic Gibbons was the guest birder for the Long Point Bird Observatory during Bird Studies Canada's annual Baillie Birdathon. We

were standing by the side of a small woodland pond, deep in the heart of my favourite forest "Backus Woods". The pond was filled with buttonwood and the stumps of a few dead trees. Suddenly we heard the distinctive "Sweet, Sweet, Sweet, Sweet, Sweet" song of a Prothonotary Warbler. Prothonotary Warblers are extremely rare in Ontario with only a handful of breeding pairs known, mostly along the northern shore of Lake Erie. They nest in tree cavities but will readily accept nesting boxes if placed close to the surface of the water in proper woodland habitat. We are so fortunate that these birds sometimes nest in Backus Woods.

Years ago, in another part of Norfolk, I photographed one of these birds at its nest cavity. My photo shows only the bird and the nest hole. Vic Gibbons has not only captured the beauty Vic Gibbons ~ The Olde Towne Gallery (519) 428-1329 vlgibbons@live.com 1395 Charlotteville Road 8, RR#6, Simcoe, ON N3Y 4K5

of this bird with his painting "Prothonotary Warbler" but has captured the very essence of that magical woodland pond in Backus Woods where he saw and heard a Prothonotary Warbler.

Vic has donated the original of this painting to the Long Point Conservation Authority. It hangs in the visitor centre at Backus. I hope you get a chance to see it.

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men are often not as health-conscious as women, they have to make an extra effort to stay healthy. Eating well, exercising, and going to the doctor for regular check-ups can go a long way towards reducing the risk of developing major health issues.

The following are some of the medical tests every man needs: Cholesterol Screening /Lipid Profile This is a blood test for cholesterol, a type of fatty protein that can build up in your arteries putting you at risk for heart disease. Most experts recommend starting tests at age 20 and then repeating every five years. If your levels are high, your doctor will recommend retesting every six months to one year.

Blood Pressure Check This very simple test, which uses an arm cuff to check blood pressure, is recommended for people of all ages. If your readings are normal, you’ll only need to be tested once a year.

Otherwise your doctor will recommend retesting every six months if your readings are high.

Diabetes Screening This test checks to see how readily your body digests sugar.

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Michael Marini, B.Sc. Phm. Pharmacist cause of death in men. Fortunately, it is curable in 90 percent of cases—as long as it is caught in the early stages. Those with no risk factors should start getting a colonoscopy at age 50, and then repeat it every ten years.

Fecal Occult Blood Test (FOBT) This test uses a stool sample to test for the presence of blood which can indicate intestinal conditions such as Crohn’s Disease, ulcerative colitis, or colorectal cancer. Start testing at age 50.

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How much? For healthy men, 1,000 mg a day. Those with health problems may need 2,000 to 4,000 mg.

Selenium Studies have linked this mineral to a decreased risk of cancers of the prostate, colon and lungs. Experts recommend 200 micrograms (mcg) a day—more when you’re sick.

Folic Acid This essential B vitamin improves blood flow to the brain, which can help with dementia and memory loss. Aim for 500 mcg a day.

Vitamin E This potent antioxidant can help reduce the risk of certain eye diseases, heart disease, cancer, and even Alzheimer’s disease. Aim for up to 400 international units (IU) a day.

Note: As with any remedy, do not exceed the dosage recommendation on the package. If you’re taking other medications, ask your FHCP pharmacist about possible interactions with your supplements.

SENIOR SENSE Meeting a Dog

~ By Pat Grant

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he ideas in last year’s article received many positive comments and were found to be very helpful

when meeting a dog. So, here are some

other ideas to think about when on those wonderful morning strolls and meeting dogs and their walkers. Yes, not all dogs are with their owners. Also, the person walking this dog may just be learning about this four-legged creature and teaching it how to ‘behave’ around new people.

So when meeting a dog you think is so cute, pretty and friendly, it is a good idea to talk with the walker and ignore the dog. This way you can learn about the dog - its name, age and breed. Also the dog will hear friendly voices and have time to sniff around this new person. Dogs use their sense of smell as a way to learn about people. Some dogs will just lie quietly beside the walker; this is a dog that has no interest in the new person! And then there is the dog that will get between these two people, it may even paw one or both of these folks who are talking and give a little whoof. This is a dog that wants to be part of the conversation! This approach is really appreciated by the walker. And by now the walker will have told you what you do,

probably this.

Talking to the dog in a relaxed, friendly voice, extend your hand slowly towards the dog and under its chin this lets the dog see you and soon you will be able to rub under its chin and the dog will love this. Slowly and easy does it! A relaxed manner makes the meeting a pleasure for both people and dog!!

And now for the kind of quiz that helps keep us seniors alert!!

Name six kinds of chairs and six kinds of tables. Now were any of these in your lists?

Here are some - Tables: card, kitchen, craft, folding, pool, coffee.

Chairs: high, deck, easy, arm, kitchen, folding.

Using one’s imagination is a very important mind exercise for seniors!!

Now name three kinds of storms - hail is one!

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In a deep bowl mix together buttermilk, pepper sauce, and mashed garlic.

Cut chicken breasts in half lengthwise so that they are in strips roughly 1 inch wide and 4-7 inches long.

Add chicken to buttermilk, pepper, garlic mix and stir so that chicken is well coated. Cover the bowl and marinate in the refrigerator several hours or overnight.

Remove chicken from refrigerator about ½ hour before cooking.

In a shallow dish mix together the all-purpose flour, oregano, garlic powder, paprika, cayenne, salt, and ground pepper. Exact amounts of spices can be adjusted to personal tastes.

Remove chicken from buttermilk mixture one piece at a time shake off excess liquid and then toss into flour mixture to coat.

Place each piece on a clean dry baking pan. When all pieces are coated, dip each piece, one at a time again, into buttermilk and toss again in flour mixture, remove and set in back into baking pan.

Heat vegetable oil and deep fry chicken strips until golden brown and they float on top in the oil (this indicates they are Norfolk Hub June 2014 finished cooking).

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THE REEL DEAL ~ With Larry Mellors

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It’s Bass Time robably the most anticipated season opener for fishing in southern Ontario is the bass opening day. A visit to the service departments at the local marinas

along the north shore of Lake Erie the two weeks prior to the opening day is a testament to this.

In southern Ontario the bass season opens on the fourth Saturday of June. For some this has been confusing since it was changed a few years back. Check the provincial fishing regulations for bass seasons throughout Ontario as there is differing dates depending on which Fisheries Management Zone you are fishing.

One reason bass fishing is so popular is the abundance of both largemouth and smallmouth bass. They are found in most of Ontario’s rivers and lakes. But just because bass are so plentiful does not mean they are easy to catch. You just can’t throw bait into the water and a bass will eat it. There is more to it than that!

Live bait is certainly a great choice for bass. Good choices are minnows, crayfish, dew worms, leeches and frogs. Present these live baits as natural as possible. Keep your terminal tackle as minimal as you can. This allows the bait to move naturally and the fish won’t be put off by unnecessary flashes from the terminal tackle. Another good way to present these baits is to suspend them under a float. This keeps the bait in the fish’s view.

There is nothing like having a bass explode on a surface bait. This gets the heart beating. The problem most anglers have is setting the hook too soon. If you set the hook before the fish actually has the bait in its mouth you just pull it away from the fish. The splash is simply the fish attempting to catch the lure. To be successful wait until you feel the bass on the end of your line. Now when you set the hook the hook points should penetrate the bass’s mouth. This is hard to do, but concentrate and just slow down on the hook set.

Spinnerbaits are a very deadly bait for both basses although most anglers only use them for largemouth bass. If so, you are missing out on a productive lure for smallies. While it is a bait you can just throw out and reel back, there are other presentations to be used. You can slow-crawl a spinnerbait by allowing it to sink to the bottom and then slowly reel it back to you so it doesn’t rise in the water column, but rather stay along the bottom. You can “burn a spinnerbait.” This involves a fast retrieval keeping the lure at the surface or even breaking through the surface film periodically. The slower you reel in a spinnerbait the greater the depth the lure will dive.

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For me personally I love using crankbaits for bass. A crankbait produces a reactionary strike from the fish. The strike can be quite savage at times. Crankbaits are easy to use as you can simply cast them out and by reeling it back impart action to the lure. But as in using a spinnerbait, different presentations cause the crankbait to wiggle or wobble in a different way. You can change your retrieval speed throughout the retrieve imparting a different action and dictating the depth the bait is running. Crankbaits work best around solid structure such as rocks and timber. A great lure for covering water quickly both vertically and horizontally.

Jerkbaits are also another alternative. The action of these baits is produced by casting the lure out and twitching the rod tip. This imparts an erratic action to the lure. Jerkbaits can stay on the surface or dive to various depths. Jerkbaits represent a wounded fish. A jerkbait is best suited for clear water as they rely on a bass’s vision.

Soft bodied grubs are very successful. Available in many styles, colours and sizes are the reasons these baits are very versatile.

Using a weighted jig head you can drag these plastic baits along the bottom, swim them back or hop them off the bottom.

Buzzbaits are topwater lures that use propellers to agitate the surface of the water. Buzzbaits will skim over vegetation and wood when retrieved without snagging.

Ontario’s bass waters are beginning to warm up now. Most fish will have spawned before the season begins therefore perpetuating the species. There are many baits and techniques available to the bass angler. Choose one or two and have fun. Remember to practice selective harvesting this opener.

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often help loosen muscles and joints up before activity, and they don't have to take a long time or be complicated. Arm circles, torso rotations and simple light lunges can be used for a general warm up before activity, and more specific activity-related stretches/exercises can be completed as well.

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othing feels better than laying outside on a nice, sunny day soaking up the sun. It feels great to turn our

pasty white skin into a beautiful sun-kissed glow after a day of being outside. When we spend time in the sun our bodies can absorb vitamin D which is essential for our health. Unfortunately, there is such a thing as getting too much sun in a day.

With the warm summer months upon us, everyone tends to spend much more of their day outdoors and sun care usually isn’t the first thing we think about when we are planning our day. Not taking care of your skin can be a problem later in life. I don’t know anyone who wants to have a face full of wrinkles, or even worse, skin cancer. This can easily be prevented with the right sun care products.

There are a few things we need to think about before going out in the sun. Being time sensitive is especially important as the sun’s rays are most intense between 11 am and 3 pm. When you do go out in the sun, regardless of the time, it is still important to protect your body’s skin from the sun.

Remember, even on those grey, cloudy days you are still being exposed to the sun’s rays.

Of course the simplest way to keep your body protected is to wear sunscreen. As a teenager, I know it’s what every kid dreads to do before going outside. I used to hate having to stand there and wait for my parents to lather me up in sunscreen before I could go outside and play with my friends. When spending a day outside adults should be wearing a sunscreen with a SPF 15 or higher. For children you should purchase a sunscreen with a higher rated SPF, of at least 30, as their skin is more sensitive and therefore burns easier. However, if you find that your skin is still burning you may

have to apply a sunscreen with a high SPF. Don’t forget, when lathering up don’t just get your arms and legs but make sure you get your face. Your ears, nose and lips will burn even easier than other parts of your body so make sure they are protected. So whether you have to stand there and rub the sunscreen lotion in yourself or get a friend to spray you down with it, it is still important to wear your sunscreen. ~ With Emily Mellors Remember, if you are planning to spend your whole day outside it’s essential to bring your sunscreen with you and reapply it throughout the day.

Now that you have your face protected, you need to take care of the rest of your body. Don’t forget a hat and a pair of sunglasses. Not only will you look good, but your face, top of your head and eyes will also be protected from the sun. There is clothing designed with UV protection shielding you from the harsh rays of the sun. So now people can wear long sleeves and long pants if they don’t want to wear sunscreen. The UV protection clothing is breathable and with added vents it keeps you cool even in the hottest temperatures. My dad is a fly fishing guide and the summer months are the busiest for him. As he spends countless hours outside he has realized that this clothing is the best choice for him. It doesn’t just protect him from the sun but it keeps him cool on those hot summer days. Contrary to most people’s opinion, these long sleeve garments are much cooler than a short sleeve t-shirt.

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