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Blood, Sweat Cheers! and

Local Fundraiser ~By Dave Scott

energy and is one of those folks who gets involved in the community. In fact last year Amy started the event Blood, Sweat and Cheers, a unique fundraiser that helped Lakewood Elementary School and raised over $14,000 with over 100 participants. Very Good! This year Amy plans on expanding and helping both elementary schools in Dover.

So what is this event exactly?

Amy described it as a 5k obstacle course that starts at Powell Park in Port Dover. The course has it all, a tire drill, piggybacks, water obstacles and is team driven. So put your team together, there is a little something for everyone.

The event is for folks 19 years and older and celebrates the Cheers part finishing at the Norfolk Tavern with awards and fun!

The cost is $40 per person which gets you an event t-shirt, plus a $40 fitness voucher from Port Dover Fitness Centre and your name is entered into multiple

draws during the day’s events… a lot of bang for your buck!

Get your team together and participate in Blood, Sweat and Cheers Round II on Saturday, June 20 in Port Dover. Registration opens May 1.

All proceeds go to St. Cecilia's & Lakewood Elementary. Help our local elementary schools continue to grow.

Advanced registration can be done at the Port Dover Health & Fitness Centre at 20 Market Street West or by calling (519) 583-3113.

Also, the planners are looking for volunteers to help out with this event.

Thank you to Black Creek Music, Jennifer Ambrosini RMT Port Dover Chiropractic Centre, Jamie & Tony Suprun Hollis Wealth Management, The Norfolk Tavern, Lakeshore Fish Company, No Frills Port Dover, Pearls Boutique, Texture Hair concepts - Katie Allan, Willie’s Restaurant, Forever Young Family Fitness, and BachmannLaw, the Personal Injury Group for your sponsorships and donations!

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Literacy for Littles ~By Dave Scott

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f I asked you to give up one hour a week so that you could sit down and read a book to one of your children or perhaps teach one of your grandchildren to count to 10… would you? I imagine that everyone who just

read this thought to themselves, yes, of course I would. So let’s say a child in your community needs someone to spend an hour a week helping them with literacy. Would you do it?

Lucine McKay is part of the Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS) Grand Erie Literacy for Littles program at Elgin Avenue Public School in Simcoe (other schools in the county participate as well).

Once a week she spends an hour with a kindergarten student named James. He is a typical, busy young student, full of energy and Lucine enjoys their quality time together. A big smile crosses her face as she tells me how James looks forward to their visits too. Yet sometimes he wonders when she is leaving so he can get back to playing with his friends… she laughs as she says, “He makes my day!”

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Lucine and James (front) James and Lucine share a love of books. Lucine uses that joy of reading to help James with his literacy. The one to one attention helps James achieve a foundation in counting and spelling; the steps needed to provide a solid base for future years. Lucine appreciates the time she and James spend together and hopes other folks volunteer and get involved. The program is easy and the resources that BBBS provide help both the mentor and student.

During my conversation with Lucine it was easy to see how proud she was of James. She reminded me of a grandparent boasting about their grandchild. Yet Lucine is just a caring community volunteer helping a child she did not even know a year ago to strive, to grow and to learn!

Krista Kitchen who heads up the program provided the Hub with the following information.

The Literacy for Littles program is in partnership with the Rotary Club of Norfolk Sunrise, and funded by The Ontario Trillium Foundation. The Rotary Club of Norfolk Sunrise has identified Literacy as one of their priority concerns and they approached BBBS to see if they could work together to address this issue in our local schools. The Literacy for Littles expands on the BBBS current In School Mentoring program - they know that early identification & intervention are the keys to school success.

Therefore the focus is on students in kindergarten and grade 1 who will benefit from traditional mentoring with a literacy component.

BBBS Grand Erie staff screen and train volunteer mentors who will be matched with children who have been identified by their schools. The match support, monitoring and evaluation will be ongoing throughout the school year with a caseworker from BBBS. Trained volunteer Mentors will spend one hour per week with the referred students outside of the classroom on school property. The goal of the mentoring relationship is to build selfesteem and self-confidence as well as increasing social skills and school engagement, by playing games and participating in literacy enriched activities. The mentor will be a positive role model for the child. The student is referred by his/her teacher or Learning Resource Teacher (LRT) and parental consent is

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Mary Taylor, new owner of Canadian Tire Delhi (right), thanks Marc Struch (former owner) for his commitment to Delhi over the years.

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~By Dave Scott

hen Mary Taylor became owner of Canadian Tire Simcoe in 2010, she set the tone immediately by initiating the building of a brand new Canadian Tire for Simcoe and surrounding area! She and her family immersed themselves in Norfolk and quickly became

established as strong community leaders. Besides Mary’s keen business sense, she believes strongly in helping others… especially kids. Her store’s Jumpstart Chapter has been a leader in assisting children and youth; providing opportunities for them to become involved in sports such as hockey, baseball, soccer, basketball and many others.

Mary is a firm believer in community and part of that commitment to Norfolk is why we are chatting today.

You see Mary recently purchased the Canadian Tire Delhi store and takes over May 6. She sees this as an opportunity to continue to build the Norfolk Canadian Tire brand.

Mary wanted to thank Marc Struch (former owner) for all the hard work he has done over the years in Delhi.

Mary explained that she wants to see enhanced customer service between the Simcoe and Delhi stores, which means streamlined communication regarding their extensive product lines… creating a larger selection and making it easier to pick up and return items.

She also sees a wonderful expansion of all the Jumpstart endeavours, helping more children in Norfolk to become involved in sports.

The Taylor family is excited about the opportunity to serve Delhi and the surrounding community. They look forward to creating even stronger ties to the Delhi area. Stop in to visit Mary and General Manager, Jason Babbage and say hello!

The vision of Jumpstart is simple: Canada, where all kids have a chance to fulfill their dreams. Jumpstart is a national charity with a commitment to local communities. Organized sports connect kids to their communities. Canadian Tire Corporation recognizes this and makes sure that money raised stays where it is donated. Canadian Tire Corporation is Jumpstart’s biggest supporter as it funds all the general administrative expenses of Jumpstart, which means 100% of customer donations go directly to help kids in need.

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Spirit of JCC ~By Dave Scott

was chatting with my friend Pat Grant about my visits to the Juravinski Cancer Centre (JCC) in Hamilton regarding the incredible people that work there, the amazing volunteers and the folks who come to the centre for help. Pat simply said to me, “Dave there is just

a spirit about the place.� She was so right!

I wanted to share some of my observations with you of my recent visits to the Juravinski Cancer Centre. A family member was going through radiation treatment after some recent cancer surgery.

We all pitched in and I volunteered to help drive. When we arrived at the clinic, I was impressed at just how businesslike a place it was. There were so many folks coming through the doors, it really hits you just how prevalent cancer is in southern Ontario and how well organized the staff are at the JCC. I found myself all over the facility from the hospital to the clinic side; doctor appointments to a bone density scan; x-ray to the radiation treatment areas.

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I ran into two other folks from the Simcoe, Port Dover area.

After a few visits to the centre, it occurred to me that every time I visit JCC, I run into someone else I know. I never quite realized how vast cancer was and the extent of its devastation in our community.

With a fair amount of time spent at the JCC, I found myself people watching; not wanting to intrude by interviewing the folks there out of respect for their privacy.

I wanted to share the following observations with our readers. At times I found myself feeling anger or sadness and yet glimpses of joy would also pop up unexpectedly.

Sitting across from two folks, I decided the lady on the left must be the one there for treatment. She seemed fidgety and anxious; her face looked like she was struggling to keep her composure. Meanwhile the lady sitting with her (her friend I had assumed) looked calm, talked softly, seemed confident and relaxed. I was so surprised when I discovered the lady that was composed was the one having treatments and the other lady was her friend there for support! It was a twist I did not see

coming. My note of the day in my journal read… calm before the storm!

Another afternoon we were down in the bone density scan area and I watched a nurse comfort a woman who had been wheeled up on a bed and was waiting to be seen. The women in the bed could not have been much over thirty and was hooked up to some kind of an IV. Her skin had such an ash tinge to it.

She seemed weak, but the positive conversation from the nurse seemed to be keeping the women happy. The nurse left and the women began to cry. I asked if I could go get someone or if she wanted to talk.

Sobbing she said, “No,” she wanted to be alone. I moved back and sat down. It was heart breaking listening as that woman gently sobbed. She looked over at me and apologized for being short.

I was lost for words. I stumbled out, “No need.” The tears flowed a little more before another nurse showed up and within a minute she had the lady feeling good again!

I was amazed at the compassion and communication that nurse was able to share in just minutes, helping this person through a rough spot in a day in which I was positive was not a good one by any means.

I wrote in my journal... life is not a journey, but rather a short story, often with a sad ending.

On another visit I stopped by the chemo admittance area and I noticed a yellow line on the floor that folks lined up behind to talk with the chemo nurse. The line had four or five folks in it and it seemed to me they were all looking down at the floor, almost saying, ‘Don’t look at me.’ The treatment had not even started, but the scars were already there. The line was quiet, I tried to imagine what was going through their minds… the what ifs, the fear, the longing to have another chance, again I watched as the person behind the desk was caring and compassionate… answering questions and providing insight into the journey which the folks were about to enter, perhaps igniting a ray of hope!

Again I wrote... if life was a race, how far would you run?

Over in the radiation area, I sat quietly as a woman entered dressed to the nines, with jewellery hanging, hair done up, high heels; she appeared well to do. She went in, put on the gown and returned to sit down. You could see she was a proud woman who was not about to let cancer sway her. She sat up straight, eyes fixed directly ahead, waiting for her name to be called. It appeared she had it all in life, money, jewellery, clothing, but

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With my journal open, I scribbled down... money isn’t evil; it’s delusional!

A day later, running down the hall in full flight was a young boy, probably four years old. He made a sharp right turn just inside the radiation area and headed for the toy box just around the corner. His eyes shone with life and his energy was off the charts. I smiled and realized there was a good chance he was here for treatment. All the signs were there. He knew where he was going, the toy box, and a nurse calling him by name.

I could tell the fire burned bright in this one, that ray of light kids can provide. I knew he would beat cancer, I could feel it.

I have no doubt. I watched as he rifled through the toy box looking for that certain toy and the big smile upon finding it.

Note to journal... inspire by desire!

I never asked any of these folks a single question. I kept my mouth shut, listened and learned. Cancer shows no recourse, young, old, rich or poor; it’s depressive, it’s intrusive, it angers, it hides, it hurts, it saddens, but you cannot let it break you. The folks at JCC are there to help every step of the way, to console, to advise, to rebuild, to smile, trying to save everyday. It is what they do! Thanks to all the staff and volunteers, from the smile on the security guard who opens the door each time, to the doctors and nurses who look after our loved ones... thank you!

It was like Pat had told me that day on the phone... there is a certain spirit!

Note in Journal, JCC... one of compassion, hope and love!

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Here now is a little info from the JCC website I wanted to share with you.

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The building was designed to support the Centre's belief in providing patients and their families with high quality treatment and compassionate care. Areas such as the chemotherapy day care suite feature an open fireplace and natural light, contributing to the homey atmosphere.

The importance of art in promoting a sense of wellness among patients and staff is valued by the Centre. As a result, an Art Committee was formed. The Committee's members include patients, Centre staff, local art enthusiasts and members of the local art community. The Committee works to acquire arts and crafts for the Centre through donations and long-term loans.

One floor of the Centre is dedicated to research into the causes, prevention and effective management of cancer. The Centre is a teaching facility and health care professionals appointed to the Centre have a responsibility to share their knowledge with students in a wide variety of healthcare fields. Many staff are faculty members at McMaster University.

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Alan spent twenty-five years working in Toronto in marketing research. During that period he and his wife often enjoyed spending time visiting friends in Port Dover. So when they decided to step back from the big city and semi-retire, they chose Dover… but first they had to sell their home in Toronto, which Alan explained was not a good experience!

Of course as luck would have it, Cindy and Kal of Gold Coast Real Estate were involved when they purchased their new home in Dover and a friendship was struck. Alan was intrigued about the real estate business and it wasn’t long before Cindy enquired, wondering if he would be interested in becoming a real estate agent.

Alan admired Cindy and Kal’s integrity and business ethics, so he decided yes, he would like to work with them. He had learned a lot from the negative experience in Toronto and felt that he would not want folks to go through the same situation as he did!

Alan likes the folks and the rhythm of the area. He knows this is the community he and his wife want to be in. He takes great pride in educating homebuyers and sellers; putting their best interest first. If you would like to chat with Alan about your real estate needs, feel free to give him a call at (519) 909-9225.

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~ By Charlie Upshall

"How often in life do we have the opportunity to inspire ourselves? Pushing your physical limits, putting yourself to an unknown challenge is personally inspiring. It inspires you to get out of bed in the morning no matter the weather. It inspires you to learn more about nutrition, training and equipment to accomplish the task. The energy gained in having a goal, in training for that goal and reaching that achievement not only grounds your daily life, but also adds meaning and purpose. It creates memories both personal and shared." ~ Krissy Moehl - ultrarunner

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idway through 2014, Corina and I started running together. It was now summer and we

were both back with the North Shore Runners, neither of us capable of going fast enough to keep up with our former running companions. We decided we would attempt to complete Scot's marathon schedule as a way to reintroduce ourselves to real running. By August, our longest runs were a little over 30k. They seemed long and tough, but at least we were making ourselves complete all the prescribed workouts.

Sometime during this build-up period, I fantasized about doing a three day race. I told Corina about it. Just recently, I asked her if she could remember how this all started. She said she knew she liked running with me but thought I was "cuckoo". Many months later, I think I have made some progress. Now everyone thinks we are both "cuckoo".

Three Days at the Fair, a 72 hour race, takes place in New Jersey beginning on May 14 at 9:00 a.m. We made a commitment to go for it and set out a training schedule for the period from last autumn until now. We managed to stick to our schedule quite well, even through particularly harsh winter conditions. Several build-up races were completed, including the November 5k/10k Road to Hope in Hamilton, an 8 hour indoor track run at York University and the Robbie Burns 8k in January, the February 12 hour Jackpot Ultra in Las

Vegas and finally Hamilton's Around the Bay 30k at the end of March. As well, while in Florida, I completed a 10k/5k/1 mile back-to-back-to-back race with my friend Steve.

The training plan itself is built around Tuesday and Thursday night speed sessions with the North Shore Runners, long runs on Saturday extending up to one 60k effort (very tough!) and longish recovery runs on Sundays up to a maximum of 30k. As well, we try to go to yoga at the Twisted Fish on Wednesday evenings. Ultrarunning is a fantastic sport but no one would say it is easy. Liberal amounts of perseverance, determination, grit (and selfdelusion) are required. A friend of mine once mused, "It all seems so easy while sitting on the couch."

As well as the foundation of lots of running, Corina and I have talked often about race strategy, i.e. how much to run, walk, rest, stretch, sleep, eat and so on for each of the three days; and about clothing, medical supplies, food, drinks and organization. Corina has assembled a stellar crew: Greg, Christine, Sandy and Bianca will all be with us in New Jersey. Speaking for myself, my skills at times seem barely adequate for everyday living, let alone for functioning efficiently after many sleep-deprived hours on my feet. We are both very grateful that we will have

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We have held two team meetings, the first an informal dinner meeting and the second a formal, organized discussion with a specific agenda covering the following topics: background, travel arrangements, accommodations, food and drinks, items to pack, race goals and roles of the support team. In addition, Corina and I went for an information gathering lunch with my friend Joe, who has completed over 530 marathon or longer events, and Kim, who was the overall female winner in the Ontario Ultra Series last year.

We are presently stockpiling shoes, clothes for all weather conditions and special nutritional products and medical supplies. We are also taking some large items, such as a canopy tent, sleeping bags, chairs, coolers, a folding massage table, tubs for soaking our feet, tarpaulins, a portable clothes drying rack and numerous pots and pans. The general philosophy is that if we might need it and we have room for it then we are taking it.

Much thought, discussion, planning, hard work, and a great deal of fun have gone into this adventure already. We are scaling back our running during the first two weeks of May and then we're off to New Jersey.

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Finally, A Green Lawn!

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‘Pipolina’. The excitement of this strain is that it only grows to about 10 cm tall about half the height of the old standby, it has smaller foliage and seldom flowers. All of this means that this miniature clover has all the usual advantages as a companion to turf grass, but less visual presence.

Other uses for this microclover would be as a surface for garden paths, in shrub borders, or even as a lawn substitute where mowing is infrequent. The low flower production would keep the clover turf from becoming a “hive” for honeybees (apologies to all pollinators), consequently there would be no fear of bee stings!

Also if used as a groundcover for paths (perhaps in a vegetable patch), a thorough edging once every growing season would eliminate further spread beyond their intended space. And as an added feature, since flowering is infrequent, there would be little spread from seeds.

This product is also purported to producing a revolutionary sports turf. It creates an amazingly green turf that is wear tolerant, sustainable, easy to maintain, which will save you time and money. And as a bonus, this tiny microclover naturally fertilizes the lawn with nitrogen which it fixes from the air. This then results in less fertilizing, less watering, less mowing, in other words, less hassle.

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Achilles tendon sprains and tears are also fairly common, and although not a true ankle problem definitely occur in many sports and non-sports related injuries.

Often, a mild Achilles strain can only take a few weeks to heal, however a complete tear can takes months post surgically to rehabilitate.

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her monthly cycle differently. Some sail right through it, relieved to be free of concerns about birth control, pregnancy and pads and tampons. For others, menopause is an upsetting time, signifying an end to their childbearing years and the official passage into being an “old” lady.

So it’s not surprising that your attitude, along with your overall health, plays a huge role in how well you’ll manage the transition.

All the unwelcome symptoms of menopause are related to estrogen decline. While we tend to think of this hormone being solely linked to a woman’s reproductive area and breasts, there are estrogen receptors in literally every part of a woman’s body—including her bones, heart and brain.

So a lack of estrogen can literally affect you from head (brain fog) to toe (dried out nails).

Hormone production doesn’t just suddenly stop overnight. There are 3 stages to menopause. The perimenopausal period is the time when the body is transitioning to menopause. This is when the ovaries stop releasing eggs, and estrogen production starts to waver.

It usually begins in the 40s, lasting several years, and is often marked by irregular periods, hot flashes and sleep problems.

As for menopause, that just refers to the time your period officially ends. How do you know it’s over? When you go one year with no periods, you can say you’ve been through menopause. On average, this is age 51 for most women.

Post menopause refers to years after menopause.

During this stage, symptoms such as hot flashes usually ease for most women. But with an absence of estrogen, postmenopausal women are at increased risk for a number of health conditions such as osteoporosis and heart disease.

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Coping with Dry Spells Estrogen has a huge influence on many of your body’s functions.

When it starts to go, so does its ability to stimulate oil production, Michael Marini, B.Sc. Phm. which helps keeps your Pharmacist skin elastic and supple.

Declining estrogen levels also reduce your body’s ability to retain moisture.

That’s why dry, itchy skin is a common symptom of menopause.

Fortunately most dry skin problems can be smoothed out with proper moisturizing. Slather on your moisturizer after your shower to retain moisture, making sure you don’t miss your elbows. Also keep in mind that hot water can strip skin of its natural oils. So if your skin is really scratchy, switch from long, steamy, hot showers and baths to shorter, warm ones.

Your eyes, too, are susceptible to menopause’s drying effects. This is because diminished hormone levels are believed to affect the composition of tears your eyes usually produce, leading to dry-eye syndrome. Common symptoms include dryness, blurred vision, burning, and light sensitivity.

Artificial tears are a mainstay in treating dry-eye symptoms, and there are many types available - from drops that provide quick-acting relief to gels made for longer use.

Make sure you use products specifically formulated for dry-eye, and avoid drops that “get the red” out, as these can cause rebound redness and dryness if you use them too long. Your FHCP pharmacist can help you find the right products to end your dry spells.

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required before the child can participate in the program.

When you see folks like Lucine step up, it reminds us of just how important it is to be involved in a young life; to provide a friend and a mentor; to help a child experience the thrill of making those first successful steps in learning.

Take shredded chicken and add your favourite tomato sauce.

Grill your favourite bun with garlic butter, place pulled chicken on bun top with parmesan and mozzarella cheese.

Serve with Caesar salad.

It could be as simple as turning that backwards ‘S’ around or seeing that spark when the light goes on in a child’s eye and he/she suddenly understands. It’s the little things that mean the most to the child and the mentor!

If you would like more information regarding Literacy for Littles or any programs at Big Brothers Big Sisters please contact Krista Kitchen at (519) 426-3121 or via email at krista.kitchen@bigbrothersbigsisters.ca.

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THE REEL DEAL ~ With Larry Mellors

Spring Pan Fishing Opportunities

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s I write this article, the snow has all but disappeared in southwestern Ontario. Two

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hours further north of Simcoe, there is still some snow in the bush and some lakes still have ice. Use extreme caution if venturing out onto any ice now. The ice is beginning to thaw and break up. Regardless of where you live, everyone I have spoken to at recent boat and outdoor trade shows is becoming very anxious to fish open-waters.

As the ice retreats from shorelines, many panfish species await the angler’s presentations. Perch, rock bass, crappie and bluegills are great fighters. Please check the provincial recreational fishing regulations for your fishing area before heading out.

Ultra-light equipment is best suited for panfish. A 5.5 to 7 foot spinning rod with a smooth drag spinning reel is ideal.

Heavy line is not required for these fish. Use four pound test monofilament, like Berkley Trilene XL, or Berkley Trilene 100% Fluorocarbon. Keep terminal tackle to a minimum.

There is no need for snap swivels or wire leaders ahead of the bait hook.

Jigs ranging in size from 1/32 to 1/8 ounce are a great choice beneath floats. This is one of the prime fishing techniques to angle for pan fish. Use the lightest jig that you can comfortably cast. These jigs mainly consist of bucktail, marabou and feathers. Those materials convey a life-like movement. When suspended under a float, the slightest movement, caused by a twitch of the rod or a ripple in the water, results in the flaring of the materials. Jigs with added tinsel, or all tinsel bodies, add flash, which imitates the movements of baitfish.

Jigs suspended under a float should be occasionally twitched or worked allowing the bait to rise and fall enticingly. Slow is what it is all about at this time of the year.

Throw it out, let it sit, maybe even up to a minute, and then pull the float back towards you about two feet. Let it sit in the new location for approximately a minute and then repeat the process. Once the float and bait has been brought back to you, repeat the process. Patience is a virtue!

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Another category of jig is the soft-body style. A tube, twister tail or minnow body are some of the choices available.

Simply add these to the jig head. These baits are offered in both natural and hot colours. As well, these soft body baits are available in many different scents.

Dressed or plain jigs can be tipped with live bait, such as, worms, minnows and leeches, to make them more appealing to a fish.

Use a size 12 hook, in most styles, and a split shot pinched about eighteen inches above the hook suspended under the float. Then add live bait or one of the many bait imitations available today.

There is nothing like a live minnow to attract a pan fish into biting. But at this time of the year it can be hit or miss as to whether you may be able to obtain these. Thanks to the people at Berkley, your choice is limitless. Choices range from PowerBait Biodegradable Crappie Nibbles, PowerBait Micro Power Wigglers, Gulp! Earthworm, Gulp! Fish Fry, Gulp! Waxies, Gulp! Maggots and Gulp! Alive! Jigging Grub to name a few. Scent additives, such as Berkley’s Gulp Alive!, can be applied to all body styles to give you an edge when the fish are finicky feeders.

Small in-line spinners, such as Mepps, and safety-pin style spinners can account for larger panfish.

There are also jig heads with a spinner blade built in. This style of bait is more productive when cast and worked with short, jigging, hopping retrieves.

At this time of the year concentrate your efforts in boat channels and shallow, sunny back bays, with firm sand to silt bottom with sparse vegetation. The water should be clear and range from one to four feet deep.

Panfish make great table fare at this time of the year as the meat is firm due to the cold-water temperature. Nothing is simpler than spring pan fishing. Give it a try!

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OUT & ABOUT

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The Life of a Teenager

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etween math tests, homework, part time jobs, friends, family, relationships, and sports there isn't much extra time in teenagers’ daily lives. Everyone

experiences stress at one point in their lives, but teenagers definitely have a lot of stress on them. For example, some nights I get so much homework I don't even know where to start, and on top of that I have a million other things to do. It is very common when teens are dealing with all of these things at once they become too overwhelmed and easily become very much stressed.

As a teenager myself, I experience stress multiple times in a week. Keeping in mind that there is good and bad stress, sometimes stress can be a good thing. For example, the anxiety you get before a race or a big game can be just that extra push to help you compete. That's the good kind of stress and it can be very helpful in some situations. But pressure put on you from dealing with family problems or relationship problems is the bad stress. So not all the stress I experience is negative but I would say for the most it is usually negative. In fact, by the time the weekend comes, I’m so glad that I finally get some time to take a break. However that doesn't mean the stress goes away until we take action and fix it.

I believe it is very important for people, especially teenagers to know how to cope with stress. Once stress gets to be too much, it can cause a number of various health problems. Stress can affect your whole body, not just your mind. For teenagers, depression and sleep loss are the two most common effects of being too stressed, but by knowing ways of lessening stress, you can stop all this from happening.

In my health class at school we spent lots of time discussing ways to reduce stress. As a class we all shared some of the things we do when we feel stressed. I suggested running or going for a long nature walk. When you are running it allows you to stop focusing on what is worrying you and focus on something more positive. Nature walks are also a great way to relieve some stress. Going out and just being able to walk and take in everything around me also helps me to calm down. Other kids found that listening to music, taking a hot bath, having a nap, doing meditation or yoga, or working out was also effective in reducing their stress levels. Everyone has their own way to cope with stress. You just need to find out what it is.

Another thing to keep in mind when feeling stressed is before you start to worry about it, think about it, and decide whether it's something you can change or whether there's nothing you can do. If it is fixable, all you have to do is come up with a solution and the stress goes away. However if it's not fixable, you need to forget about it. Focusing on something that you can't change will just cause you more stress.

Overall the important thing is knowing what coping methods work for you so you can fix the problem as soon as possible. Lots of times teenagers get overwhelmed by all the different things going on in their lives and it's important to take time and stop what is causing you stress and relax your body. Remember, teenagers are still kids, and once and a while we need to have a little fun too!

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