Norfolk Hub Magazine, September 2014

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Salute to ~ By Dave Scott

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s you can tell by the cover of this month’s magazine, summertime in Norfolk was the place to be. Cindy

Pichette of Gold Coast Real Estate was at the beautiful beach in Long Point when she took the cover shot.

The photo really does say it all… the warmth of the sun, the blue water, and the adventure of kite boarding… all adding up to make a brilliant summer day.

At any point this summer you could see cyclists from all over Canada on our Norfolk County roads; their colourful shirts marking them. Not to be forgotten are the trail riders and runners playing in the close to 50 kilometres of trails out at Turkey Point.

Meanwhile, down in Port Dover the beach goers cover the sand, and the crowds line up at the Lighthouse Festival Theatre for a show. The variety of activities in Norfolk over the summer is amazing, so while we still have a few weeks left of warmth and sun, get out there and enjoy!

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Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is also known as Lou Gehrig's Disease.

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~ By Dave Scott

few years back, my uncle passed and it was ALS that took him, so for our family ALS is something we’ve lived through, learned about, and cried over‌

Earlier in August, a friend of mine issued the Ice Bucket Challenge to me. I gladly accepted and passed the challenge on to family members. It has been wonderful to see family and all of the great community members stepping up for the cause.

Here is some information I wanted to share with our readers from the ALS website (www.als.ca).

ALS Canada, founded in 1977, is the only national voluntary health organization dedicated solely to the fight against ALS and support for those with ALS. ALS Canada is the leading not-for-profit organization working nationwide to fund ALS research and, with the Provincial ALS Societies, working to improve the quality of life for Canadians affected by ALS. About ALS - ALS is a terminal disease characterized by progressive paralysis of muscles throughout the body. Ninety percent of ALS patients die within five years of diagnosis and some in less than one. An estimated 3,000 Canadians have the disease, yet there are currently no effective treatment options.

ALS is caused by death of motor neurons, which connect the

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Mission - ALS Canada is committed to: • Support research towards a cure for ALS. • Support provincial ALS societies in their provision of quality care for persons living with ALS. • Build public awareness of ALS and its impact.

Vision - To find a cure for ALS. Ice Bucket Challenge Numbers - Over the month of August, when ALS Ice Bucket Challenge videos dominated social media feeds around the world, ALS Canada raised more than $12 million.

In a normal year, the ALS Society of Canada raises around $4 million for research and support for patients with ALS, said Brigitte Labby, ALS Canada's manager for northeastern Ontario.

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f you have been to the Strand Theatre in Simcoe lately, you may have had a pleasant surprise, seeing some local faces on the big screen. You see our little company that

makes the wonderful Hub Magazine and the Norfolk Hub Newspaper has grown again. We are now making commercials for local companies. These videos can be played at the Strand, on your website, Facebook, twitter, and so on; anywhere we can help get your company’s message out. A few of our commercials even play on the many screens at Canadian Tire Simcoe.

I should give you a little background on how this all came about. A few years back Gary Hepburn introduced me to Chris Atkins, Cameraman / Producer / Editor Extraordinaire. At the time, I remember thinking it would be fun to work with Chris. His adventures in filming have taken him all over the world. He’s made documentaries in Siberia, Afghanistan and Israel, to name a few. He has also travelled extensively through all regions of Canada with the fishing show, Fishful Thinking with Charlie Wray.

When Chris and I would get together, we would just sit and talk about different business ideas. Then last fall we decided to take a stab at making local video commercials. This spring, all the planning reached the point of GO. We began work with Henry Eising of Eising Greenhouses and Garden Centre on our first 30-second spot. With Henry being the fun loving character he is, we decided to play on that2014 aspect with him September Norfolk Huband his

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Our next step was a very progressive meeting with the Strand’s Owner, Kent Rapley, and Business Developer, Jim Carroll, who both loved the idea of local commercials playing in Simcoe and Tillsonburg. After that it was not long before folks got their first look of locals on the big screen.

With the success of our first commercial and with more folks wanting one, it wasn’t long before three more were in production and showing at the strand.

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Today four more new commercials are in production and should be out by mid October.

I’ve got to tell you, it has been exciting learning about the many different aspects of producing a commercial and hopefully soon there will be more around Norfolk County for your viewing pleasure. Again, if you haven’t seen them, check them out at www.norfolkhub.ca. Perhaps your business needs a 30-second spot, give us a call at (519) 428-1777.

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That has been a topic of hot debate for many years, and the opinions vary from professional to professional. Old school would have you stretch before an event or exercise to warm up the muscle, get them stretched out and ready for activity. Recently, more attention has been given to a more ballistic form of stretching before activity such as light lunges or jumping jacks to warm up the large muscle groups, completing the activity and then stretching afterwards in order to avoid tightening up. Then you add the problem of injuries such as

joint strain or muscle strains – here, it is important to spend more time warming up the affected area more than the other areas, especially when trying to avoid further injury or returning to function. Stretching does not have to take a long time, if you can choose a few stretches that stretch large muscle groups such as the quadriceps, hamstrings, calves and upper extremities, the warm up or cool down is much shorter.

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About Dover Coast

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ith its country-club atmosphere, the ambiance of a lakeside resort and a temperate climate, Port Dover is an inviting playground for the young at heart.

Dover Coast is a unique 500 acre enclave of Cape Code Style detached bungalows and bungalows with lofts which meander through a beautiful 18 hole championship golf course that is now under construction. The development also offers one and two car bungalow town homes with many stunning features.

These towns range in size from a comfortable 1250 sq. ft. up to a spacious 1547 sq. ft. with cathedral ceilings. A recent new design offers an exquisitely planned 1332 sq. ft. detached bungalow corner plan layout with an eye catching wrap around porch for you to enjoy on those beautiful coastal summer evenings.

You don’t have to travel far from this extraordinary adult community for a night of dining or a relaxing massage. David’s

David’s Restaurant

Restaurant overlooking Lake Erie, is owned by Dover Coast as is Elements Day Spa, a full service luxury spa. Residents will have a membership with discount privileges as well as private access to the lake from David’s property. The golf course has been designed by Daryl Huxham (creator of Loch Ness Links, Le Fontainebleau and many others), and will be augmented by a 20,000 sq. ft. clubhouse complete with indoor/outdoor swimming pool, gym, billiards, entertaining room and much more. Work has been completed on our leash-free dog zone.

Pickle ball courts are up and running and the private deck on the lake is in place for residents to relax on after an afternoon of golf… nine holes will be ready for Spring 2015.

Did we mention that we take care of all the outdoor maintenance for you? This way you can enjoy all of the wonderful things Norfolk County has to offer. In short, we are creating a unique adult resort style community that will rival all others! Come out and discover Dover Coast… let us help you make your dreams come true!

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For A Brilliant Spring Display, It’s Time to Plant Your Fall Bulbs! ~ By Dave Zeldon

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ven though you can start planting in October or early November, now is the time buy your bulbs as the selection at your local garden centre is at their

best. As you think about the colourful show of tulips and

daffodils next year, remember all the groundwork begins now!

When planting, the soil must be warm enough under the surface to stimulate a little root growth prior to the winter freeze.

The chilling is necessary to break the flower bud dormancy (vernalization) to have our bulbs produce blooms in the spring.

Remember to plant your bulbs with the pointed end up. If it doesn’t seem to have a pointed end, look for the flatter side and evidence of roots, which is the end that goes down. If you still can’t be sure, plant the bulb on its side and it will figure out the proper direction by itself!

As well, the rule of thumb is to plant the bulb two or three times as deep as the bulb is tall. The depth is to the base of the bulb, not the top.

In a wide hole, place bulbs so they aren't touching in threes, fives or sevens per hole for the most natural look. Throw a handful of bone meal in the planting hole and mix it lightly with the soil. This will give your bulbs a good boost for the best bloom. Water to the depth of the hole.

When buying, look for nice, plump, firm, bulbs. Avoid those with scars or that feel spongy to the touch. The general rule is the larger the bulb the bigger the plant. And if you're buying daffodils, look for bulbs that have two or more "noses" as you will get extra flowers for free!

To have a good display of colour in your garden, right from March to the end of June. Be sure to check the blooming times on the packages and get a variety of early, mid and late-blooming spring bulbs. Also to extend the season, plant some bulbs in places where the sun beats down in early spring and some in

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cooler, shady areas of the garden allowing them to emerge later in the spring.

Now if you can’t wait for spring to smell the fragrant hyacinths, why not try your hand at Bulb Forcing?

All you have to do is plant any extra bulbs in a pot with a drainage hole. Choose a pot that's at least twice as deep as the bulbs to allow for proper root growth. Fill the pot half full of soilless potting mix. Then place as many bulbs as possible in the pot, without letting them touch. For a thick show, layer more than one kind of bulb in the same pot; place larger bulbs on the bottom as they will grow around the smaller ones. A 6-inchwide pot holds up to six tulips, three narcissus (daffodils), or 15 minor bulbs, such as crocuses or grape hyacinths.

Cover the bulbs with potting mix, leaving their tips showing.

Water the bulbs thoroughly. Label with name and date; loosely cover pot with a paper bag. Place in cool (35 to 45 degrees F), dark place for chilling such as an unheated attic, basement, or attached garage or in a 12-inch-deep trench covered in a tarp.

Check moisture in pot periodically keeping the soil damp but not wet. When chilling is complete, you'll see roots poking out of the bottom of the pot and green sprouts emerging at the bulb tips. It's time to move the potted bulbs into a warm room.

Chilling and Blooming Times • Daffodils: 12-15 weeks of chilling; 2-3 weeks to bloom after chilling.

• Tulips: 10-16 weeks of chilling; 2-3 weeks to bloom after chilling.

• Crocus: 8-15 weeks of chilling; 2-3 weeks to bloom after chilling.

• Grape hyacinth (Muscari): 8-15 weeks of chilling; 2-3 weeks to bloom after chilling.

• Iris reticulata: 13-15 weeks of chilling; 2-3 weeks to bloom after chilling.

• Snowdrop (Galanthus): 15 weeks of chilling; 2 weeks to bloom after chilling.

• Hyacinth: 12-15 weeks of chilling; 2-3 weeks to bloom after chilling.

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How to tell the difference between

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he problem for many of us, is not the size of our income, it is how much of it that we spend. Blurring spending on what we want with

what we need inevitably contributes to overspending. A critical sign of overspending is inability to pay the entire monthly credit card balance. Overspending could put us at risk because there is no financial ‘cushion’ to help with unexpected disruptions in cash flow.

Our culture in part shapes our spending habits. Over the years, societal attitudes toward attentiveness to saving money have varied widely. For example, during the Depression, people who implemented innovative ways to save money were considered great role models. However presently, frugal habits may be looked down upon and described with negative terms such as “cheapskate” or “tightwad.”

A year ago, Calgary suffered an unexpected flood that destroyed many rental properties, reducing the rental vacancy rate to zero, and driving rents sky high. A recent newspaper article in the Calgary Herald told the story of a young couple who decided to live together to save on rent. They experimented for one year by not spending money on anything except rent, groceries, utilities and cell phones. Remarkably, they managed to save $40,000 that year compared to $0 before they started their experiment.

~ By John de Witt Investment Advisor HollisWealth

The biggest lesson the couple learned was how to tell the difference between financial needs and wants. For example, they discovered that they didn’t need to spend money on a coffee or beer to have a good time with their friends, who were intrigued with their experiment, and joined in to varying degrees. Now that the experiment is over they have no urge to binge spend a weekend, DundeeWealth, now partfor of Scotiabank, instead planning to maintain most of their frugal has become HollisWealth.

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Discovering Birds of Norfolk with George & Vic

Canada Geese ~ By George Pond

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hen I tell you that Canada Geese were a rarity in Norfolk County 50 years ago most of you will say, "He's crazy" yet that is the

case. Today these huge birds are everywhere. They breed from the Atlantic to the Pacific, clear across the U.S. from the Carolinas to Oregon and north to the Arctic Ocean. Fifty years ago flocks were occasionally seen during the Spring and Fall migrations but these birds moved either north or south depending on the season. They did not nest here. In the 1960s reintroduction programs took place of a sub species of the Giant Canada Goose and fortunately or unfortunately, depending on your viewpoint the program worked.

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actors in Children’s Health

The world of children has changed dramatically from a generation ago, but one thing remains the same.

Eating well, exercising, and getting enough rest are still the fundamentals of good health. By and large, parents are role models. By teaching your children good habits, and cultivating these behaviours in yourself, you can nudge them in a healthier direction.

That said, there could be challenges, particularly in our era of “screen time”—cell phones, the Internet and video games, all of which can keep kids sedentary for hours. According to experts, most children spend close to 5-7 hours a day in front of a screen.

That’s why getting enough physical activity each day is even more essential. Along with helping kids build strong bones and maintain body weight, exercise has been shown to improve sleep, mood and enhance academic performance.

How much? Experts recommend that children get at least 60 minutes of vigorous, age-appropriate physical activity every day. The best way to fill this hour is with any activity they enjoy such as sports, cycling, martial arts or dancing. You can break up those 60 minutes throughout the day by sprinkling their schedule with activities that will get them moving. If necessary, negotiate screen time by letting them know that they have to spend as much time being active as they spend in front of the screen.

Your Child’s Sleep Just like adults, children can become cranky and irritable when they don’t get enough shut-eye. But sleep deprivation in children is also linked to worse performance in school, injury, depression and obesity.

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Michael Marini, B.Sc. Phm. Pharmacist sleep needs, there is no magical number of hours required for all kids in a certain age group. However, establishing a bedtime routine can encourage good sleeping habits. This includes: • Stick to a bedtime, alerting your child both half an hour and 10 minutes beforehand.

• Establish a winding-down period before bedtime. This can include bathing, teeth brushing, or reading a story in bed.

• Cut down on screen time. Experts are seeing a link between increased television viewing and shorter sleep duration.

According to a recent study, children lose seven minutes of sleep for every hour of television they watch a day. Watching scary programs could also lead to poor quality sleep since this could cause anxiety that could prevent your child from getting back to sleeping if awakened in the middle of the night. If necessary, remove the television or computer from your child’s bedroom.

Coming Clean with Good Hygiene Kids and germs go hand in hand. Teaching children how to properly brush, wash and rinse will lay the groundwork for good hygiene habits as an adult. Here are some fundamentals: Brush up on good oral care—Brushing at least twice a day and regular flossing can help maintain a healthy mouth. Most children lack the coordination to do either until about the age of six or seven, so they will have to be supervised. Have them concentrate on the back molars, because this is an area where cavities often develop.

Stop the rub—Children are especially prone to eye infections.

One of the easiest ways to prevent them is by stopping kids from rubbing their eyes. Using eye drops can help soothe dry, irritated eyes. But if the rubbing persists, see their doctor.

Wax eloquent— Children should learn to clean the exterior parts of the ear with a warm washcloth—including behind the ears where dirt and oil accumulate. But earwax should be left alone if your child isn’t feeling any ear pain or discomfort. Not only does it protect the ear canal from becoming dry, it also has an antibacterial effect. Using cotton swabs, bobby pins or fingers in the ear tends to push the earwax in further, causing it to become impacted. In that case, your child may need to see a healthcare professional to remove the plugged wax.

Remember that your FHCP pharmacist can recommend a variety of kid-friendly products to keep your child clean and healthy.

SENIOR SENSE

~ By Pat Grant

‘Those Days’

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veryone has them. The

days when you and the world around you are just not comfortable with each other and you may do odd things.

These days seem to be a part of everyone’s lifestyle at any age but you rarely read about them with this title.

In our younger years they show up as tantrums, being cranky and disobedience.

In our adult years they are certainly with us but there are distractions that help us cope with them. Our moods and actions are often explained by such words as, I’m out to lunch today; I’m all at sevens and nines with everything; I try; or don’t mind me I go back each time I try to go forward. And those around you understand exactly what you mean. When talking about them everyone has their own ways of coping and all agree that relaxing and following daily routines really helps them fade away.

Then come the senior years when routines and distractions are different.

Some seniors say that sometimes there can be a tendency to blame age and aging on those days and it is true that our number of birthdays can affect our moods and mobility. But, it is also true

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that those days are not new, only different!

So here are some suggestions from fellow seniors about coping with those days.

• Start the day slowly, sip your tea or coffee slowly, maybe get dressed by noon.

• Keep to routines, especially health and hygiene.

• Tidy up a clothes closet and start a bag to donate to help others.

• Do crosswords or other puzzles.

• Tidy up your tool box, sort knitting and sewing materials.

• Do ‘mind exercises’- repeat the alphabet, play solitaire.

• Do ‘math exercises - count to 100 by 5’s, 10’s, 20’s.

• Do body exercises - stretching all limbs and toes, hands, fingers - count five for each one.

They do pass and trying too hard to change them seems to make them worse!

Everyone agrees that having those days help you to really appreciate the other days!!

Let’s Swim

Keira Gayowsky is a happy-go-lucky kid who also has Idiopathic Colon Inertia, and has been in isolation at McMaster Children's Hospital for the past 9 months.

Much of the equipment needed to help Keira deal with the effects of her condition are not covered by OHIP. Josh Reid will be undertaking his first marathon swim, 25km in Lake Erie, from Pottahawk Point to Port Dover, to help raise money for Keira’s medical expenses. He will be starting the swim on Sunday, September 14, and hopes to complete the task in

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THE REEL DEAL ~ With Larry Mellors

What Season Is It?

I

t was only a few issues ago I was writing about the delay in spring and the effects on nature. Finally

the nice weather came and we had summer. Then came the middle week of August and it felt as though we were going to experience a very early fall. Now I’m not so sure.

That week I witnessed many people in long pants, hoodies and socks and shoes. That was in sharp contrast to the summer attire the week earlier. Now the last two weeks of August are here and we are back to hot, humid conditions.

There is a plus to that week of much cooler temperatures and rain. The water temperature in rivers, creeks and lakes dropped – in some cases by as much as 4 degrees C. This has been a blessing as far as fish catch rates are concerned.

We were in the midst of the “dog days of summer” and the lower temperatures have made fish move and become active resulting in them taking bait, either natural or artificial, more frequently.

Salmon and trout have begun entering streams and rivers in low numbers from the Great Lakes. Largemouth bass have started to come out of the heavy cover, musky and pike have started chasing down baits, smallmouth bass have left some of their deep water haunts and moved shallower and the perch have done likewise. This has resulted in increased catches by all anglers. It’s time to use some fall fishing techniques now. Two weeks ago I wouldn’t be writing this. My angling success with a fly rod has increased 100 fold in the past week for both resident trout and smallmouth bass. Not only have the numbers improved but the quality of the fish has as well.

As this article goes to print the nice weather has returned so water temperature will increase but not drastically so fish activity shouldn’t be affected to any large degree.

If you are fishing from a boat it is time to put your electronics to good use. Don’t just head to your favourite spot but rather go search for the fish. Motor out to where you feel the fish sought after should be and then at about

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Look for those aggressive fish. This is the time to fish fast and hard. Jerk baits and crank baits are very productive at this time of the year. You can cover the water quickly at all depths. Establish a cadence that is effective and stick with it.

Of course, live bait is a great choice as well. If you are fishing over weed growth using a float will increase your catch rate. Set the float at a distance on your line that allows the bait to just sit above the top of the weeds. Remember fish look up so always have your bait or lure above the fish.

Never fish below the fish.

The water is usually very clear at this time of the angling season so fish as light a line as possible and remove the terminal tackle to make a natural presentation. The fish do not need to see unnecessary terminal tackle that is not required.

This is a great time to be on the water. Due to the week of cool weather temperatures the fishing has improved a little earlier than normal. Why not take advantage of these conditions and increase your odds. Have fun and practice selective harvest.

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~ With Emily Mellors

Community Involvement in your Area

n your high school career one of the things needed to graduate is forty hours of community service or volunteering. Whether you’ve already done it, still

working on it or out of high school, everyone’s done some sort of volunteering before.

As a student currently enrolled in high school, I know how big of a deal these hours are to teachers, guidance councillors and principals. Even before Grade 9, at your Grade 8 orientation they are already telling you ways of getting hours and how important it is not to leave it all until Grade 12. Although forty hours may seem like a lot, once you start you realize it really doesn’t take that much to do. When I first started high school my plan was to get ten hours each year and by grade 12 I would have my forty hours. Already, by the end of first semester in grade nine, I was almost half way. It would be silly if I stopped then. So I kept going and going until I reached my forty hours.

But it doesn’t have to stop there; extra hours are always a good thing. I am now going into Grade 11 and still volunteering.

There are lots of ways of getting hours but an important thing to keep in mind is to make sure it’s something you actually like doing. For example I started helping out at summer camps working with younger kids, it was fun but I knew I wouldn’t be

able to get all my hours that way.

I tried something else, which was volunteering at my local Health Unit doing small jobs around the office such as scanning, shredding and making packages. Now I have recently started working on stream rehabilitation with Trout Unlimited Canada. One night we moved in-stream debris from Rest Acres Creek and just recently we removed a beaver dam on Washington Creek. It’s a lot of work but it feels good helping the environment and improving water quality.

Lots of groups are looking for volunteers. It can be anything - whether it’s helping out with coaching sports team, refereeing games, or helping at retirement homes. Take some time to think about your interests and find out what volunteer opportunities are offered in your community. Another suggestion I have is to do it with friends or family to make it more fun. Remember you don’t have to be in high school to volunteer, there is always some sort of help needed from all age groups whether you’re fifteen, like me, or you are sixty. So go out and get involved! You will feel great that you did.

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Not your average chicken burger ~ Courtesy of Kaley’s Restaurant

Ingredients 1 small onion grated 1 lb of ground chicken 1 large egg 1/2 Cup breadcrumbs

2 tsp of chopped fresh thyme 1 tsp of chopped fresh safe 1 tsp of fresh chopped rosemary 1-2 tbsp of water Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

Combine all ingredients add water as necessary to moisten mixture.

This recipe makes 4 burgers, so divide into 4 patties press down the centre to create a small indent and chill until ready to BBQ. Top burger with melted provolone cheese, gravy, and cranberry sauce. Also lettuce, tomato and red onion as you like. Serve on a toasted bun. *Alternatives can be used such as homemade stuffing and mashed potatoes on top of the burger topped with cheese, gravy and cranberry to make a thanksgiving chicken burger.

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