Norfolk Hub Magazine, August 2015

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Volume 3 Issue 8

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Podcasts & Commercials ~By Dave Scott

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y now most folks have seen our commercials for local businesses such as, Schott’s Leon’s Simcoe, BachmannLaw, the Personal Injury Group, Long Point Eco-Adventures, Blue Star Ford and Fanshawe College to name a few. Watch

for our latest commercial for the Tri-County Insurance Group at the Strand Theatre in Simcoe this August. It has some amazing shots of Norfolk County!

Hub Media is excited to announce that we now make podcasts, which appear on Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, Google+, Pinterest and our website, norfolkhub.ca. Dover Apothecary, Cider Keg, Demeyere Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram, Author, Janet Hepburn and Simcoe Volkswagen were quick to sign up for interviews with Hub Media.

We invite all of our readers to check them out.

The podcasts are done in an interview style where we sit back and chat with the business or charity about an upcoming event. We usually get a little background story of the business and find out the latest trends! So what are you waiting for, give them a peak! This month we feature SouthCoast Hyundai, the Barrel, Port Dover Paint and Paper, North Shore Athletics, Causyn Cooling & Heating, the Strand, and of course our big screen debut of the new Tri-County Insurance Group commercial!

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This commercial takes things to new heights in Norfolk County and it is a must see at the Strand. If you cannot get there, check it out at norfolkhub. ca. Our cover and the above photo both give you an idea of this fantastic commercial and the amazing talent of Chris Atkins behind the camera!

SouthCoast Hyundai

We were excited to go and see Paul Henderson at SouthCoast Hyundai.

Paul has been helping families find their next car for over thirty-three years and SouthCoast Hyundai is a perfect fit for him. Paul and his staff look forward to serving you. Paul’s fun personality shines through when the camera is rolling as he informs us about all the makes and models available from SouthCoast Hyundai. It’s not about finding a nice car; it’s about finding the perfect car that fits for you. Check out the podcast at norfolkhub.ca.

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I convinced Tom (owner of the Barrel on the Queensway in Simcoe) to share one of our morning coffee conversations with our viewers. Of course Tom was a natural when the camera began to roll. We chatted about the Barrel’s twenty-eight years in business and the important aspects leading to their success. We touched on the Barrel’s commitment to the community and of course we asked Tom what his favourite dish at the Barrel is. To find out, check out the podcast at norfolkhub.ca.

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I had the chance to talk with Katrina Ferguson of Port Dover Paint and Paper. The second that you walk through the door you are welcomed into a world full of colour and creativity. You can’t help but start to re-colour your house in your mind as the store is full of ideas and the staff are there to help your dreams become a reality. Katrina is happy to come to your home and she makes sure that all of her customers are pleased with the results. Port Dover Paint and Paper is the place to go to breathe new life into your home. Check out her podcast at norfolkhub.ca.

North Shore Athletics

This is our second podcast with Scot Brockbank and this time we chat about the upcoming 2015 fall programs. Scot explains what first-time runners can expect when they sign up, along with other programs such as swimming and cycling. There is even a special guest appearance at the end of the podcast. Take a peak at norfolkhub.ca.

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IN THE

LONG RUN

Everything Old is New Again

~ By Charlie Upshall

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ompeting in a multi-day race recently (3 Days at the Fair) sparked an interest in learning more about the origin of the sport. I discovered what essentially became a lost skill that is just re-emerging now.

The birth of what was known as professional pedestrianism began in 1861 when a pure walker named Edward Payson Weston proposed to walk from Boston to Washington to attend the inauguration of President Abraham Lincoln. He was delayed by heavy snow and was late but still averaged 51 miles per day over the 453 mile course. Years later, in 1874 he covered 500 miles in six days after many attempts. As these solo journeys were taking place in Victorian times, he limited walking to the six day week from midnight Sunday through to midnight Saturday.

Sunday itself was considered off-limits for such activities. There was huge publicity after his astounding achievement.

In 1876, he travelled to Britain for a two-man six day match that was watched by 70,000 people. The promoter, Sir John Astley, decided to sponsor a yearly race for the Astley Belt, to be awarded for the Long Distance Challenge Championship of the World. Because of disputes about the fairness of Weston’s walking action, the events were to be in a “go-as-you-please” format, in which one could walk or run. The races alternated between England and the United States.

The challenges all followed the same pattern of being held

on carefully measured indoor tracks composed of sawdust and loam, with round-the-clock arena-style spectator seating, heavy betting, major press coverage and unregulated use of stimulants and painkillers. Thus was born the six day race.

I will tell you the story of perhaps the most famous of these incredible athletic feats, the Astley Belt race of 1882 held in the original Madison Square Garden in New York City. The strong pre-race favourite was Charles Rowell. He had won the last four six day contests. He was ready to retire at age twenty-nine but there remained one further challenge – the world record. His training during the prior few months was amazing. He was running and walking 40 miles a day indoors and was in the best condition of his life. Patrick Fitzgerald, who had just set the world record three months earlier, was training 25 miles a day. This was to be a first class venture and a one thousand dollar entry fee was set to discourage all but the most serious competitors. There were eight entrants. The winner would receive a large trophy, one hundred percent of the entrance money and fifty percent of the gate after expenses. Bookmakers set up their tables alongside the scorers, the time-keepers and newspaper men.

The race began at midnight with a crowd of over 7,000 on hand. The initial pace was quick with the leader going 8.6 miles the first hour. Soon Charles Rowell took over the top position and didn’t look back. He broke his own 100 mile world record by more than half an hour with a time of 13 hours and 26 minutes.

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of minutes each time. His theory was that it was best to break the field with a very hard first two days. In the first 24 hours he covered an unbelievable 150.1 miles, a record that was not broken for 49 years. His 100 mile record lasted for 71years!

At the end of the first day, the second place runner was fifteen miles behind. Rowell rested only three hours and then continued pressing the pace. By the end of Day 2 he had another record, 258 miles. But John Hughes was closing in with 251 miles. It was obvious that Rowell was worried.

He slept for only an hour and forty minutes.

At the end of the third day, Rowell had another world record with 358 miles. George Hazael was in second place with 342 miles and Hughes was fading, limping badly.

With Day 4 came disaster. A doctor was examining a cut on his knee when Rowell called for some beef tea. In the confusion, his trainer handed him a cup of warm vinegar that was going to be used to treat the abrasion. Rowell drank it down in one gulp, not realizing his mistake until it was too late. At first there appeared to be no difficulties, but within an hour he was back in his tent vomiting. He was unable to keep anything in his stomach so he stopped for an extended rest. Hazael took over the lead. By the end of the day, Hazael had 433 miles and Fitzgerald was in second place with 413.

Rowell had now dropped to fifth with 406 miles.

On Friday morning, his trainer officially made the announcement that Charles Rowell had retired from the race. The gamblers were ecstatic. They estimated that more than $100,000 had been lost on Rowell in public and private bets. Hazael extended his lead completing 107 miles on Day 5, now depending on the frequent use of stimulants to keep himself going.

Hazael became the first man in history to complete 600 miles in six days. He ran one extra lap and then retired a little after 9:00 a.m., as did Fitzgerald who came second with 577 miles. Hazael ended up taking home the third largest purse in the history of pedestrianism, $19,000.

One can only speculate as to what might have happened if Charles Rowell had not drunk the vinegar. His first day performance remains extraordinary. He ran 150 miles in 22.5 hours and no one went as far in a United States 24 hour race for 96 years.

In 1888 an Englishman, George Littlewood, travelled to New York and set the record with 621 miles. By this time, interest in the six day pedestrian races had already declined in the face of competition from more exciting cycling events.

After 1903, there was not another six day race in America until 1973.

Only now is the event beginning to become a bit popular again. There are three 6 day races in the United States this year. I find it fascinating to note that an ultrarunner named Joe Fejes became the first modern day American to reach 600 miles, running 606 miles in May 2015. Remember that in 1882 George Hazael went 600 miles and stopped with over 14 hours still remaining. Think of what these incredible nineteenth century athletes accomplished without any of the modern nutritional, equipment or medical advantages. Will we ever rediscover their lost skills?

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Signing up for a day of fishing at the Backus Children’s Fishing Derby! ttending the Backus Children’s Fishing Derby has been something that I have enjoyed over the past few years, as I wander around taking photos. Every year, I am amazed

at just how much the event grows thanks to folks from the OPP, Long Point Region Conservation Authority (LPRCA) and ~By Dave Scott Canadian Tire Simcoe and Delhi. The event just keeps getting better!

By noon this year, the participants were well over 100, basking in what turned out to be an absolutely beautiful day. I chatted with organizer, Liz Jolly, who was busy helping with registration forms and handing out goody bags. Kids were constantly walking over to the weighing station with their catch. Of course they were releasing the fish once they had been weighed and recorded. A full table of prizes awaited the kids at the end of the day.

It was great to see so many families out enjoying the day and teaching their children about the great outdoors.

Congratulations to all on another fine derby!

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Twenty•Three Market Gets Twisted!

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hristie Delahunt, owner of the Twisted Fish Community & Wellness Studio simply raves about her new digs at 23 Market in Port Dover and cannot thank the Hepburns enough for such a wonderful facility! Since moving there in January, she has seen a marvellous increase in business at

the new location. The space has a warm ambience to it, which is perfect for the many different yoga classes being taught there. Christie reminds us that everyone is invited. If you have never tried yoga the large selection of classes will allow you to find one just right for you. A cool promo that is currently going on is $30 for 30 days of yoga!

The whole yoga experience is about building a solid foundation from the ground up, the physical component as well as the mental, an expansion of awareness of oneself‌ If you have any questions about upcoming classes, feel free to contact Christie at the Twisted Fish Community & Wellness Studio, 23 Market Street West, (519) 583-1200 or check out her website at twistedfish.ca.

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Bikes for Littles!

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~By Dave Scott

emember your first new bike?! It was so shiny that you didn’t want to get it dirty. There was that feeling of freedom

as you pedalled away with the wind in your face, smiling from ear to ear!

The good folks at Misner Towing and S.O.S. Towing saw those smiles firsthand on Saturday, July 18 when they proudly presented nine Littles from Big Brothers Big Sisters of Grand Erie with new bikes and helmets. The kids, all from Norfolk, were invited out to the Misner Garage at Dogs Nest where their new bikes were assembled and a barbeque was held.

Tracey Scruton from Misner Towing explained that she and OJ Carson from S.O.S. Towing, were at a meeting a few months back where they found out that tow truck companies in the city were giving bikes away to kids. Well, Tracey knew right away that this was something she wanted to do. So S.O.S. and Misner partnered up, got in touch with Big Brothers, bought the bikes from Stoney’s in Port Dover and put together this wonderful experience for the kids!

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In Defence of the

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nfortunately, the Norway Maple species has become labelled as an invasive species in some parts of North America and there appears to be a push that it should be illegal to grow and plant Norway Maples here in Ontario. Most recently, the Invasive Species

Act being proposed is designed to stop the production and sale of several commonly used ornamentals in Ontario.

Why? The Norway Maple (a.k.a. Acer platanoides) has been a very successful urban tree which lines our streets providing shade and a habitat, whereas the two other standards, the American Elm and White Ash, has met their untimely demise by fungal and insect infestations, respectively.

The problem is that the original species of Norway Maple produces large amounts of seed and those seedlings are very shade tolerant and therefore present a competition problem to our native plant species when planted near forested areas.

Fortunately though, our nurseries have been offering a wide range of cultivars of Acer platanoides, which differ significantly from this original species.

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SENIOR SENSE

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wait, being able to hum a tune in one’s mind is all that is really needed! The mind or body can either dance alone or together. Dancing means ‘to move rhythmically’ and the forms this can take are really wonderful.

Sitting in a chair or lying in bed and making no physical moves, the mind can be enjoying a waltz to the music of The Blue Danube and a relaxed smile can come to the lips of the dancer!

This same music can have two people moving gracefully around a ballroom. It is really quite wonderful what different rhythms can do and depending on the individual, the dance can take different

forms such as jive, foxtrot, tango or rumba. The music and the mood of the dancer really decides what the dance will be!!

Dancing is also one of the easiest and more pleasant ways to exercise. There are many, many locations for it and the kitchen counter can be one of the best dancing partners. Try it! The coffee has been poured and you are standing at the counter when the radio starts playing Don’t Fence Me In! What an ideal time for a dance. It’s really quite amazing what happens when a tune is being hummed and parts of the body start to move to music. Enjoy your daily dance!

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help the Waterford Old Town Hall tackle phase two of their theatre lighting overhaul. The old, energy-draining lights in the upper hall are being replaced by energy efficient LED lights.

The Norfolk Community Foundation has been an ally and support to the Hall over the years, recognizing its historical significance and present day vibrancy on the S-W Ontario arts scene.

The Old Town Hall houses a curated art gallery and used bookshop, presents live, professional Canadian theatre and concerts, and provides children’s arts programming year round. With an abundance of thanks to organizations like the Norfolk Community Foundation, Waterford's gem will continue to thrive.

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POISON IVY

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ontact dermatitis is another kind of allergy, one that appears as a skin rash after you have touched some sort of allergen. One of the most common triggers of contact

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dermatitis in the great outdoors is poison ivy. The resin of the plant contains an oily substance called urushiol that's easily released and spread when the leaves are crushed, rubbed, or burned.

There's usually no reaction the first time you're exposed, but watch out! About 85% of people will eventually develop an allergic reaction to poison ivy after being exposed to it several times. Within 12 to 40 hours of exposure to this innocent-looking shrub, susceptible people will typically develop an itchy rash, starting as reddened skin, leading to bumps and blisters. After a few days, the blisters break and the oozing sores begin to crust over and heal.

Your best defence is to avoid contact with poison ivy plants. Learn to recognize them by their slightly glossy green leaves growing in groups of three – but their shape can vary. If you're in heavily wooded areas and it's impossible to avoid them, wear long sleeves, long pants, and gloves. Remember, the oils can cling to your family pet's fur, so be careful when handling your pet after spending time in wooded areas – a bath may be necessary.

Poison Ivy What if you're unlucky enough to get some urushiol on you? First, try to wash it off right away. Even a running stream will do, but soap and water is best to keep the oil – and the rash – from spreading. The rash will usually go away on its own in a few days, but it can be uncomfortable in the meantime. Wet cold compresses can soothe the rash, while calamine lotion, witch hazel, or Burow's solution helps dry it out. Bathing in water prepared with colloidal oatmeal can also be soothing. Oral antihistamines can be helpful in controlling itchiness. See a doctor if the rash is severe, is on the face or genitals, or covers more than 20% of the body. Prescription medications, such as antihistamines and corticosteroids, can help in such cases.

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and cool temperatures. That didn’t stop us from taking our daughters, Landry & Emily out. Exercising extreme caution we left Booth’s Harbour and headed out onto Inner Long Point Bay. The fishing conditions were tough but we managed to catch several nice smallmouth bass. The next day the four of us headed back out and we had terrific smallie fishing. Our daughters were into a double header on the first cast - with both fish being about 5 pounds each.

Can’t start a morning of fishing off any better than that!! We landed and released over our limit but we did keep a few for a terrific fish fry Sunday evening.

Over 4 days straight of fishing for smallmouth bass, we managed to land and release just over 300 fish. That is what anyone would call extremely great fishing.

Many anglers have quit fishing for smallmouth bass now that we are into late July and early August. They feel the smallies have disappeared into the depths of the lakes and rivers and are very hard to locate. If they do find the bass they can’t seem to make them take their bait. The smallies are still there - but the lack of anglers keeps us and others happy as it gives us more water to fish.

To be an effective angler of any species you must understand the fish’s needs and migration routes.

Smallmouth bass require cool water temperature, 65 to 70 degrees Fahrenheit, and food. These bass are on the move following both. Also remember that not all bass spawn at the same time so pre-spawn, spawn and post-spawn seasons continue for many weeks on some bodies of water.

Long Point Bay on Lake Erie is a prime example.

Over the past two weeks several anglers have said the smallmouth have left the Inner Bay. The big ones may have left - but there are still the smaller fish. The bigger bass have migrated from the Inner Bay and have moved to deeper waters. If you understand their movement pattern and use your electronics and paper August 2015 Norfolk Hub charts wisely you can locate the

fish and usually find large schools of them. In most cases, smallmouth bass will school by size. So if big bass are what you are after, then keep moving until you find them.

Depending on how the bass hits your bait - you can tell if it is travelling in a school. Most will often run away fleeing with the bait from his other school mates. Once you land that fish throw right back in - as there will be others waiting.

Smallmouth bass are not picky eaters. They enjoy minnows, crayfish, leeches, and many insects including damselflies, dragonflies and mayflies. Crayfish is at the top of their food chain. In Ontario there are special regulations regarding crayfish so find an artificial lure or fly that imitates a crayfish in colour. There are times when a dew worm can out produce other natural, live baits. Smallies are active feeders but are also ambush predators. Offering a crankbait such as Berkley’s Flicker Shad or Sebile’s Magic Swimmer are very good choices for a reaction strike.

In clear water, a stealth presentation is a must as smallmouth are spooky by nature. Using as light a line as possible is a must. This is where a fluorocarbon line excels. Using Berkley’s 100% Fluorocarbon, which virtually disappears underwater, is a go-to choice. If using artificial baits select a very natural colour.

We like to use a drop shot rig when the fish move to deeper water. We usually employ a two-hook setup. We like to use a Berkley Gulp! Floating Minnow in the smelt colour or Berkley Gulp! Alive Leeches. We have used the Berkley Havoc Sick Fish with success as well.

Our number one bait at this time of the year is a grub tail dragged right along the bottom. But if you see fish suspended and cruising it is time to swim the jig and tail.

Don’t give up on smallmouth bass yet. There is plenty of action to be had right up to closure. If in doubt, attend a weigh-in at one of the competitive bass tournaments held throughout Ontario. You will Becky and Larry can be reached be amazed at the at info@friendsonthefly.com numbers and size.

& ABOUT OUT A Rough Start to Bass Opening Day

A

t 4:30 a.m. the alarm went off and I slowly rolled out of bed. I had been watching the weather forecast

very closely leading up to opening bass weekend. It did not look good. The weekend was calling for extreme winds and thunderstorms. So as soon as I got out of bed, I immediately went to the window to check outside. It did not look too bad outside at the time so I continued to get ready as I knew my dad was raring to go.

At five o’clock, we were out the door and on our way to the boat.

We arrived at the dock at 5:45 and were surprised not to see many other fisherman and women getting ready to go out. It looked like it was about to pour rain and the lake was looking pretty rough but as crazy as we are, we put our rain suits on and headed out.

We had bought live minnows and my friend, Landry and I decided we would give those a shot while the parents, Becky and dad decided they were going to try artificial bait. We were having no luck at all and no one in the boat was catching anything. Then of course to make everything just a little worse, it started to pour Emily & rain. We could barely see any of the other boats around us because the rain was coming down so hard, but there was no thunder or lightning, so unlike some of the other boats around us, we stuck it out and kept fishing.

However, after about an hour of sitting on the wet carpet seat in the boat I discovered that my rain pants are not very waterproof and I was soaking wet. By that time we had one or two fish in the boat but I still had not caught anything and I was giving up.

Believe it or not, Landry and I were still able to have a nap on the boat and not be bothered by all the rain coming down. There was absolutely no dry spot left on the boat but by then I was already soaked and all I wanted to do was sleep.

After about an hour of sleeping I decided I was willing to give fishing another shot. I still didn’t have any luck at catching anything and by 11:00 a.m. I had had enough. I was soaking wet, freezing cold, tired, hungry and as Landry said, ready to start crying, but we stuck it out with our parents. At around 11:30, we had eight fish in the boat thanks to Becky and dad and they finally decided to call it a day. We headed back to the dock at Booth’s Harbour. By the time we got there all of the other boats were already back and tarped up. So I felt pretty good that we out-fished some of the hard core fishermen.

On Sunday, we decided we would give the fishing another try. The weather was not calling for as much rain and the winds had settled down. However, we were so exhausted from the day before that we slept in a bit and we did not have the same energy

~ With Emily Mellors

we did on the Saturday. In fact, Landry and I did not have much interest in it at all since we had such a bad fishing day. This is when my dad had to step in and make the day more interesting.

We decided to do a game we call dollar, dollar, dollar. This game has three categories: the first fish caught; the biggest fish caught; and the most fish caught.

Everyone gets their loonies out and puts a dollar in each category.

Then at the end of the day the people who won each category gets to collect their winnings. I was a little apprehensive starting the game because of how bad the day before was. But if you have ever fished with my dad, you will know that almost every time you go with him, you will find fish.

After the game was started I was feeling determined to win so I came more prepared with layers on top of layers to stay warm and dry that day. We didn’t get fishing until around 7:30 and it was only raining a little bit. This time, Landry Landry and I decided we were going to try the artificial bait because the parents seemed to have some luck with it the day before. That must have been what we were doing wrong, because my first cast of the drift, I caught a fish. Then right after I did, Landry caught one and our luck continued. All morning Landry and I were pulling in the fish, even getting a few double headers while the parents weren’t catching anything. So overall, Sunday was a much better day than opening day. By the end of the day I had limited out and Landry and the parents weren’t very close off from getting their limits either.

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