Norfolk Hub Magazine, August 2014

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Free Magazine August 2014 Volume 2 Issue 8

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Schott’s Leon’s Simcoe is all about...

Our Community ~ Our Families ~ Our History Locally owned & family run for three generations... page12

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Brad Smith ~ By Dave Scott

When I attended the 25th Annual Norfolk General Hospital Foundation Charity Golf Classic a few weeks back, my intent was to work on a Hub Media video for one of our local businesses. Our cameraman, Eric, and I were wandering around outside on the patio catching snipits of video. Everyone in attendance was having a grand time and dinner was about to be served. We moved the camera inside and set up. Mike Fredericks, the emcee, announced that $350,000 had been raised for the revitalization and update of the Labour & Delivery Unit at the hospital.

It wasn’t long before Mike presented an award to Brad Smith, who from day one of that golf tournament has been donating and helping out any way possible.

For those that do not know Brad, he is an energetic, fun loving, hard working kind of guy. I will often see Brad busy at work when I am dropping off the Hub at 5:30am. He has a strong sense of family and community and is always trying to help others. Brad has been in the insurance business for the past thirty-five years. He started out with his dad and has continued to build what we see today as McKiee & Farrar, Tri-County and R.E. Mann Insurance Brokers.

Brad was surprised to hear his name and was somewhat caught off guard when Mr. Fredericks asked him to come forward and accept a plaque recognizing his dedication to the hospital golf tournament. A few other speakers from within the insurance industry spoke of Brad’s generosity, and finally it was Brad’s turn.

Sometimes when I am doing a story you can just feel a moment coming and this was one of those times. Everyone has a story and Brad was about to share with the audience why the hospital was so important to him.

As Brad began to talk you could hear and sense the emotion in his voice. This was a side of Brad I had never seen before.

He took a deep breath to collect himself and explained, “My grandmother was a nurse back in the 50’s, 60’s and early 70’s and I just feel that what she did for the community, what she did for

the hospital, for the kids that she looked after… it’s her legacy.”

With raw emotion, he explained how she was the kindest, nicest person he had ever met and how just a week and a half after retiring from the hospital she had passed away. The importance of his grandmother in his life was clearly evident as the tears broke through. It is the story behind the story and it tells us a lot about the personality of the man and his commitment to the community.

I thought it best to give you a little sample of some of the groups and organizations that Brad’s company has helped out over the years... Alzheimer’s Society, Arcady, Baillie Birdathon, Big Brothers Big Sisters, Brantford Minor Baseball, Brantford Kiwanis Club Brantford, Special Olympics, Camp Trillium, Canadian Cancer Society, Canadian Breast Cancer Fund, Children’s Laugh & Learn Daycare, Corvettes of Southwestern Ontario, Crime Stoppers, Extreme Response, Fresh Air Fund, 4-H Club, Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, Canada Kiwanis Club of Simcoe, Lighthouse Festival Theatre, Norfolk Community Foundation, Norfolk County Fair, Norfolk County Fair Foundation, Norfolk General Hospital Foundation, Norfolk has Talent, Norfolk Shrine Club, Norfolk Soccer, Port Dover Foundation, Port Dover Board of Trade, Rotary Club, Simcoe & District Minor Hockey, Simcoe Firefighters, Simcoe Hammerheads Swim Team, Simcoe Lions, Simcoe Minor Baseball, Simcoe, Waterford, South Brant Legions, Southern Sno Riders, Senior Support Services, Simcoe Thunder Soccer, Who Did It Club, Waterford District Minor Hockey Association, Waterford Lionesses, Waterford Lions, Waterford Old Town Hall, Waterford Public School... Wow!!

Summer Camp!

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~ By Dave Scott ~ Photo by Curtis Martin

he Norfolk Youth & Children Association (NYCA) Kayak Camp was held last month and it was, like always, a great success.

The weather started out with a few days of rain but that in no way dampened this bunch of hearty kids. They took the weather in stride and as we hunkered down in the pavilion out at the Norfolk Conservation Area in Port Ryerse (by the way thank you to the Long Point Region Conservation Authority (LPRCA) for their continued support). The campers settled in and focused on building cardboard boats. Thanks to Canadian Tire Simcoe and Leon’s for the cardboard!

The cardboard boat race has become a staple over the years and this group did not disappoint with some rather unique and creative designs. Next up was the talent show, which had jugglers, dancers, mind readers, hula-hoop jumpers and more‌ a very diverse group. The skies finally cleared and the water balloons came out. Sooner than later everyone was soaked, laughing and having fun!

The rest of the week had clear skies and calm winds, giving us three solid days at the beach learning to kayak. Water safety was a major topic as kids learned how to keep a zodiac from sinking, do a proper wet exit from a decked kayak, and just enjoyed playing on the beach and swimming!

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The water skills (especially safety) were a highlight of the week. A junior leader and four campers at a time would don their lifejackets and hop into an old zodiac with no engine and a 50-foot rope tied to it. We would let the kids play and create water scenarios while we had full control of the craft. The kids were so excited to get in the zodiac that they had no thoughts regarding boating safety gear. In three feet of water I pulled the drain plug and the zodiac began to slowly fill with water. The kids had nothing but the lifejackets on their backs as the zodiac began to slowly sink. After a couple of times of this, the kids wised up and started bringing along safety gear. The next time out they, very creatively, tried

to fill the hole for the drain plug with rope, had a bucket to bail and paddles to steer themselves to shore. They even pumped up a leaking air valve as they made their way to shore. It was great to see the teamwork, resolve and fun they had!

It was also wonderful to see how many kids wanted to do a wet exit from a decked kayak. Basically after reviewing the procedure, the person in the decked boat (wearing their lifejacket, of course) would be in four feet of water (no skirt on the boat), at their prompt, the kayak would be turned over and they would do a proper wet exit. Everyone who tried was successful and was then able to go out

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Certified and paddle around in the decked boats. It was a huge step and showed us that the child was relaxed in the water and would not panic if in any trouble… congrats to all!

Friday saw the cardboard boats hit the water. It was a great opportunity to put their theory designs to the test. Each boat made it across the finish line… in one form or another!

I have one more little story to share with you about this year’s camp and it centres on just how well these kids gelled last week. After spending a busy camp day full of physical activity and the summer heat, we would all enjoy a small, refreshing freezee. As you can imagine everyone would be pretty hot and tired. Well, on this last day of camp, just before we were to hand out the freezees, one of the young boys became upset when he realized that he had lost a toy (a very small Lego toy) that he had brought from home. Without any leader saying a word, every child forgot about the freezees and began to look for the toy.

They did not stop until they found it. In all my years of camp I don’t think I have ever seen anything like it. During their week of camp they had created that bond and they were all friends

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Which brings me to my final point, every year Monica and I do this camp. We love running it; both of our kids volunteer and help out. We are lucky to have fantastic volunteers who come and give their time. Thanks to Curtis, Karsten, Autumn, Casey, Lirum and Erin for helping out this year! A special thanks to Curtis for taking the wonderful cover photos.

It is not cheap to run the camp and we simply could not do it without the generous donation we receive from Scotiabank Simcoe. They understand the impact a week of camp can have on a child’s life; the difference it may bring about down the road; the joy it brings to their faces; the opportunity it provides for the kids to take on new challenges and to succeed! Thanks Scotiabank!

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A recent review of the current literature has shown that more than 40 percent of injuries involved children five to nine years old, and if five or younger the rate of fractures and dislocations is 48 percent. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and the Canadian Paediatric Society both issued statements, “Strongly discouraging the use of recreational trampolines, either at home or in commercial indoor parks that feature high flying gymnastic equipment.”

It is also interesting to note that often parents think that the net around the trampoline makes it

safer when in reality most injuries occur in the centre of the mat when a bigger person is bouncing with a smaller person. This means that the netting is ineffective 2/3 of the time when attempting to prevent injuries. The problem arises when the smaller person is landing as the larger person is coming up and the force from the rebounding net hits the smaller person – this generates about the same amount of force as if the smaller person jumped from nine feet (three metres) on a hard surface.

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K al and Cindy Kal Commodore and Cindy Pichette of Gold Coast Real Estate Brokerage Ltd. in their self-designed kitchen. ~ By Dave Scott I can honestly say that Cindy Pichette and Kal Commodore are two of the most remarkable folks I have ever met. They have an artist’s flair, with an eye for seeing and understanding a moment; be it in their photography or in real estate. Combine that with their craving to learn more, top it off with their down to earth sensibilities and community spirit, and you have, a very unique couple.

Monica and I met Cindy and Kal twenty years ago. They were just starting out their photography business in Port Dover and we were looking for someone to take our wedding photos. When we got together, we were simply blown away by their work. Their photos seemed to bring out the character of the folks in the shot; catching the moments that make a photo a treasure. They continued to take our photos as our family grew and the more we got to know Kal and Cindy, the more we realized just how wonderful they are.

Kal became interested in photography at the ripe, old age of eight and since then a camera has always been close at hand. He remembers starting out doing lots of nature shots of birds and animals. His vast palette eventually expanded into capturing human nature in all forms.

Having a conversation with Kal is like going on an adventure ride. The conversation twists and turns, touches on topics close to home or halfway around the world. It is so much fun and every time I walk away, I am always smiling. His mischievous, ever-present smile reminds me that his view of life is different than most. I like and appreciate that.

Cindy grew up in Hamilton and attended Mohawk College for Fine Arts. Her eye for photography became fine-tuned while her children were young; wanting only the finest photos of them. Cindy is a planner and a thinker. She understands the needs of others. Her caring and giving nature, along with her kindness is always at the forefront. She has a drive to overcome obstacles set in front of her and like Kal, has the vision to understand people and the moments of their lives.

Both of them talk to you, not at you. There is no ego, no ulterior

motive. In all aspects of life, they listen, respect and approach ideas differently, disregarding the norm, challenging themselves to expand on new concepts.

We have always looked up to these two because they tend to follow their hearts and the path of life’s opportunities that seem endless for them.

When the Hub started, Cindy and Kal were there making contributions that helped shape and form the identity of the paper and the magazine. Their photos have graced many covers and their Just a Thought… has been a mainstay in the paper since day one.

Their moral compass has lead them to become involved in a number of community projects such as the Norfolk Youth & Children Association (NYCA), Norfolk Association for Community Living (NACL), Now I lay me down to sleep, and the Tumaini Children’s Foundation.

Cindy and Kal created Project Courage, a series of articles and photos on people surviving cancer, which ran early on in the Hub, and really created an identity for the paper.

In the last year they have developed a unique, beautiful fourpage real estate spread. It invites you into a home and lets you feel a part of it, something no one else comes close to doing. It is once again, their eye and attention to detail that makes every home within the pages a special one.

Which brings us to Cindy and Kal’s newly formed business, Gold Coast Real Estate Brokerage Ltd. It won’t be long until you see the tastefully decorated signs popping up all over Norfolk.

We sat and chatted in their self-designed kitchen of their home just outside of Simcoe the other day. Their place really is a combination of warmth, form, function, flow and creative design.

As we snacked on banana cake, I just kept thinking, integrity… they live their lives with integrity!

Just turn the page to learn more about Cindy, Kal and Gold Coast Real Estate Brokerage Ltd. The Homes on the Gold Coast section of the Hub starts on page 11. Enjoy!

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Re-Vitalizing Your Hanging Baskets ~ By Dave Zeldon

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emember your Mother’s Day hanging baskets with their variety of colours, textures and plant combinations. Maybe there was verbena

cascading elegantly with their colourful star like blossoms, double begonias for the porch in spectacular shades of reds, pinks and burgundies, and of course the vigorously growing petunias and geraniums, to name just a few.

To keep your hanging baskets in great shape and avoid the dry, wilted, leggy look that occurs to containers every August, one should follow these easy tips.

1. Watering Both plastic and fibre baskets and especially the moss lined baskets dry out quickly. They should be checked twice daily and watered every day. Be sure to wet the moss sides as well.

When watering, fill the top of the container with water and allow it to drip out of the bottom of the basket each time you apply water. Try to maintain uniform soil moisture. Frequent severe wilting will impact upon the quality of the basket.

At this time of year, one could take the basket down and soak it in a tub of water for 20 minutes to hydrate the entire root ball, once every week.

2. Deadhead Remove spent flowers on a weekly basis (this is called deadheading) to prevent plants from going to seed. This will encourage more flower production. Part of the beauty of the mixed basket is its prolonged display, just like in your garden.

3. Check for pests During your weekly deadheading, keep a watchful eye out for aphids, whiteflies and caterpillars. If you see any, try a quick spray of insecticidal soap to keep them from becoming an infestation.

4. Prune Not every plant in the basket will be at its peak all season.

Cutting plants back after a flush of bloom will tidy them up and prepare them for a fresh crop of flowers. Meanwhile, other varieties will begin putting on a show. This is especially true for petunias. A good cut back of long, lanky branches will reap benefits.

5. Fertilize Daily watering means nutrients can be leached out of the soil before the plants can absorb them. The baskets should have both slow release granular added to the growing media and a weekly feeding of 15-30-15 soluble fertilizer. Use a solution containing micronutrients, as plants like petunias need extra iron.

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Saving is like growing a tree: both require patience & discipline

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Until the mid-1980s government sponsored reforestation programs helped farmers to plant shelterbelts of trees to shield their buildings and land.

My Dad signed up for the program. I remember neighbours visiting when the twelve inch tree seedlings arrived. I remember their predictions that the grass would out compete and overgrow them, and the few survivors would not grow quickly enough to make a difference. Planting trees was a lot of effort with the benefits of shelterbelts too far in the future. In actual fact, forty-seven years later,

the smallest tree is forty feet tall and Dad’s house is fully protected from the wind.

The same discipline and patience involved in planting and tending tiny tree seedlings, and ignoring discouraging advice is required to consistently save small amounts over time for your retirement. It takes very little money to make money... as long as you are patient and disciplined.

For example, I gave up five minutes every day to cut the grass around the tree seedlings and they are now forty feet tall. Let’s see how giving up two cups of coffee, at the average price of $2.50, could work over time to improve your retirement.

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Discovering Birds of Norfolk with George and Vic

SCARLET TANAGER ~ By George Pond

Over the years I have had the pleasure of leading several one day birding trips to various hotspots in Norfolk County. The participants have generally been a mixture of both novice and knowledgeable birders. I remember one such trip. We had found a Louisiana Waterthrush, a small brownish warbler that is very handsome but to some quite nondescript. These are southern birds and this is their northern limit with a few pairs nesting in Norfolk. It is a very difficult bird to see. It was really the best bird of the day and we all had terrific views of the bird.

Later that day we found a male Scarlet Tanager sitting fairly low in a maple tree. Scarlet Tanagers are relatively common breeding birds in Norfolk. They can be found in most large woodlots, especially in the western part of the county; Backus Woods and St. Williams forest are two that come to mind. Their metallic Robin-like song can be heard drifting through the upper canopy of the trees long before the bird can be seen.

When we found that Scarlet Tanager I knew that our outing had been a huge success.

The Louisiana Waterthrush was completely forgotten by most of the group for here was one of the most stunning, even though common, of Norfolk's birds. This brilliant red bird with jet black wings and tail is unbelievingly beautiful. It never ceases to amaze me though how difficult it is to find in the tree tops once the leaves have leafed out.

During migration Scarlet Tanagers will often forage for food low in trees and bushes and sometimes even on the ground. I remember one day at Rondeau Provincial Park we were able to approach within a few feet of one as it hunted in the weeds less than a foot off the ground and got some great photos that day. Even out with my favourite group from the Norfolk Field Naturalists on their annual Baillie Birdathon, we found a low Scarlet Tanager in a bush.

That was a highlight and several of the group thanked me for pointing it out.

In the South American tropics there are dozens of different species of Tanagers, all incredibly beautiful, but I think none as striking as the Scarlet Tanager.

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Most sufferers have OA, which is frequently called “wearand-tear” arthritis. This occurs when cartilage, the smooth, cushioning tissue that surrounds the joint, gradually wears away. Without this protective cushioning, bones rub together, causing pain, irritation and sometimes swelling. While no one knows exactly what causes cartilage to break down, heavy use of the joint is thought to be a contributing factor. That’s why OA typically affects the most weight bearing joints, such as the knees and hips.

RA, on the other hand, is an autoimmune disease. This happens when your body’s immune system goes awry and starts to attack the lining of your joints, causing, pain, swelling and stiffness. RA more often impacts the entire body, affecting both large and small joints as well as other organs. Your hands are particularly at risk because of their many small joints and constant use. Of the two types of arthritis, RA is the most crippling and deforming and can cause permanent disability.

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Michael Marini, B.Sc. Phm. Pharmacist Managing Chronic Pain Although arthritis pain may come and go, it usually lasts a lifetime for most sufferers. But it’s important not to let pain run your life. Aside from the obvious physical discomfort, studies show that chronic pain may also lead to depression, which can drain you of the motivation to keep active.

Overall, people do better if they find effective ways to deal with their chronic pain. Medications are just one part of it.

Exercising has been shown to boost levels of endorphins, the body’s natural painkillers. In fact, walking is one of the best ways to manage arthritis pain.

Your attitude too, can affect how you feel physically. Negative thoughts can lead to exaggerated fears and anxiety—which can heighten your perception of pain. Taking control of negative thoughts means interrupting them, and reframing the situation in a positive light. Let’s say your sore joints are keeping you from doing your favourite activity. Rather than getting depressed about it, remind yourself that pain levels can vary from day to day. Just because you can’t do something one day doesn’t mean it will never happen. Keep doing the things you love to keep your spirits up.

Managing Daily Activities with Arthritis When you’re living with pain and fatigue, even simple daily tasks—such as showering and dressing— can turn into a real challenge. So it’s important to balance activity with rest if you want to get things accomplished. The best way to do this is by planning and pacing yourself.

Let’s say you have a busy week coming up. Rushing around trying to do everything at once will only make you overworked and exhausted—which could make your symptoms worse.

Instead, list all the things you want to achieve during the day or over the week, and plan out when and how you’re going to do certain tasks. Make sure that the demanding jobs are spaced out during each day or week. Then, depending on your energy level, break them into achievable parts. If you find some tasks to difficult to handle, reschedule them, or enlist friends and families to help you.

Also keep in mind that there are a variety of joint aids, from finger splints to knee braces that can stabilize joints and make daily tasks easier. Your FHCP pharmacist can guide you to the ones that are right for you.

SENIOR SENSE Helping Someone Using an Assistive Device

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~ By Pat Grant

eople are so good and they mean well. They

always want to help someone who is using an assistive device. Some of this help often

includes taking their arm, reminding the person of the weather, such as rain or ice, or instructing the person how to use their assistive device. All of these are completely unnecessary and not at all helpful. In fact taking someone’s arm tends to try to steer them and this is not at all helpful.

And the person using the device certainly knows how to use it and is quite aware of the weather! Thinking about these helpful actions, they could be actually be quite irritating and annoying to the person one is trying to help! So, what can one do to be helpful?

When meeting one with a device observe how well they are handling it and greet them like you would anyone. Holding a door open would come naturally, whether it would be to a room or an elevator.

Praise them on how well they are using

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the device and offer your assistance when they may want it. When it may be needed, always offer your arm. The conversation could go something like this. “You handle your walker so well. Do tell me when I can help you and what I should do.” This kind of helping a person with a device is so appreciated! Wait for them to ask.

Now, for a quiz - letters of the alphabet that make a word.

Go over it and beside each letter write the word.

Did you write these? a - eh; b - bee/be; c - see/sea; g - gee; i - I/eye; o - oh; p - pea; r - are; t - tee/tea; u - you; y - why!!

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THE REEL DEAL ~ With Larry Mellors

Get Involved…

Improve Your Community

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eople are so active today they get very little time to take note of what is happening in their own backyard. Cell phones and iPads, have added a whole

lot of stress to our daily lives. It seems we need to let our friends know what is happening in our lives in real time.

It’s too late if it is yesterday’s news. As parents we feel it is necessary to have our children enrolled in every sport and physical activity possible. Sometimes we need to slow down and reach for our favourite beverage and as the saying goes, “smell the roses”!

There is so much we can do as individuals or as a group to make our community a better place in which to live. Whether it is to improve water quality and quantity, improve the neighbourhood park, build bird nesting boxes, coach a sport, and so much more.

I am going to focus on improving aquatic habitat. I have been involved in stream rehabilitation since 1981. I first started improving Young Creek, a cold water trout stream flowing through the Norfolk Sand Plain into Lake Erie.

Over the years the Brantford Steelheaders and its partners saw an increase of over 800% in young-of-the-year migrating rainbow trout due to the in-stream work conducted. That was due to removing woody debris from the stream. This allowed the current to flush the sand sediment out of the stream revealing spawning gravel. A huge success story costing very little money.

At that same time Gerry Rand, a teacher at Pauline Johnson High School in Brantford, and the Brantford Steelheaders formed a partnership. The students and Ministry of Natural Resources staff would electrofish and collect rainbow trout eggs in the spring and brown trout eggs in the fall. The students would put the fertilized eggs in the hatcheries within their school. The fry would be released back into Young Creek when they had absorbed their egg sac and become free-swimming.

Then in 1990 the school adopted D’Aubigny Creek in the City of Brantford. Today the students conduct stream rehabilitation projects, aquatic invertebrate studies, and oxygen and temperature monitoring on this stream. This

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Recently I assisted the students with electrofishing D’Aubigny Creek just before their school year ended. By sampling the fish species we can determine if there are impacts on the various fish species. This can assist in determining whether the creek is improving or deteriorating. This stream has a natural population of brook trout which require protection. It was a great day and the students learned so much. After the fish are captured they are identified, weighed and a length measurement is taken. As soon as possible the fish are released unharmed. Since we have done this since 1990 we can estimate fish populations and identify increases or decreases within each species. We also look to see if any invasive species, such as the round goby, are found.

Emily Maranda, a grade 11 e3 student, was one of the students measuring and weighing each fish. She was surprised to see the number of black dace and sculpins that were captured. She was happy to see the number of trout present within the city’s boundary. Emily said, “Protecting the environment is a concern.” She wishes to pursue a career in animal biology.

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The New Craze in the Running World

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s August is approaching running season is at its peak. This year there are so many new

running series, such as the colour runs, or the glow in the dark runs, but the one that has got the most attention are mud runs. There are many different variations of all of these runs including some that are fun for the whole family.

Warrior Dash was created in 2009 as a 5 km mud run with 12 obstacles along the way. This particular running series takes place in more than 50 locations around the world.

Over the years it has become very popular so that they had to open the run up for a second day in some locations because so many people are signing up. There is only one time they come to Canada and that is in Barrie, Ontario at Horseshoe Valley. So lucky for me it’s not that far of a drive and I have been able to participate in the run for two years in a row. Since the race is held at a ski resort the course is all through the woods and up the large ski hills. Running up the hills is probably the most challenging part of the whole race. Not to mention the 12 obstacles that may include, climbing over 16 foot walls, jumping over fire or swimming through mud. If Warrior Dash isn’t enough of a challenge for you then maybe Tough Mudder is better.

Tough Mudder is an 18-20 km run that puts your strengths to a test. The obstacles in this run are a little bit different than Warrior Dash. First of all there are more obstacles and they include activities such as crawling through trenches, monkey bars and swimming through ice cold water no matter what time of the year it is. Tough Mudder is definitely a much more challenging race for many, in fact the slogan is even, “The toughest event on Earth.” So before registering for any of these runs make sure you know what you’re signing up for.

► Brandon Harrison, also a grade 11 e3 student, is an

angler. He was interested in protecting trout habitat. “This is an exciting experience. I love the entire experience. I can see the little things that the development is affecting the stream,” Brandon said.

Jamie Belbeck stated, “I like the diversity of the cold water species.” She has been actively involved in planting trees in the New City Forest as well. She hopes to get a career in marine biology. Her main concern is, “Protecting habitat that has been destroyed by development.”

Now for some of the less challenging runs such as Colour Me Rad and Electrodash. I’m sure you have probably heard of at least one of the Colour Runs whether it was The Colour Run, Run or Dye or Colour Me Rad. All three of these runs have the same idea to make running fun by throwing thousands of pounds of coloured cornstarch at you while you complete a 5 km run. Basically you start with wearing as much white as you can at the start line and by the time you get to the finish line there should be no white left after being covered in colours. These runs are as well making their way around the world to cities near you. I have only participated in Colour Me Rad and it was a blast. The whole time you are running people are blasting you with colour blasters and encouraging you to keep going. This is a great run to do with your whole family. There is no way you couldn’t have fun during this run.

Electrodash is a glow-in-the-dark 5 km run at night in which you dress up in as much glow-in-the-dark stuff and neon clothing as you can. You run through the course stopping along the way to take photos in the photo booths set up throughout the run. After you have completed the run you go to a huge dance party with loud music and lots of neon lights to celebrate.

Although some of these runs are fun, you need to make sure you are training in advance for some of the tougher running series. During the runs make sure you are staying hydrated. But most of all make sure you have fun and get the whole family involved!

There are so many organizations, such as, Trout Unlimited Canada, that you can get involved in. One of my great enjoyments is getting dirt under my fingernails in a cold water stream and seeing the difference I can make.

Why don’t you take a few minutes, browse the internet, and see where your interests might fit in with an organization’s goal or mission. Together we can make a difference. Better yet, it gives oneself a feeling of pride and stewardship.

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