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Dave Scott

A little while back, I was filling in a form online, and it had the usual questions: name, address, phone number... and, of course, date of birth.

So I hit the little scroll-down bar to go to the year, and it kept going and going and going. It was so long, and at that moment, I stopped and asked, "Man, when did I get old?"

I'm still a youngin, right? I play hard, okay, a little slower, but I can still do it! Oh ya, sure, I no longer run up and down stairs, but I still could if I wanted to... it's just those stairs can be slippery.

Why, just last week, I tried a little spicy chicken in my salad. See, living on the edge!

Okay, so I have a few more washroom breaks during the day and night, but it's because I eat so healthy (note to self, no more spicy chicken on my bland salad).

I still drink what I want, right? Nowadays, some things just don't settle as well. Maybe just one super light, barely any alcohol beer will do!

Staying up late? Oh, ya still got it! Why, just the other night, I watched the first few innings of the ball game. It must have been well after nine!

Loud TV? These new TV volume buttons don't work as loud as the old ones. Right?

My kids have begun hanging out with me again. They still know the old man has it.

Why, just recently, my son said, "Let me get that for you, Dad." Finally, some respect!

Oh no, he thinks I'm not as capable anymore! It was pity help!!!

I still get up early, eat breakfast, walk the dogs, and tinker in the garage. It is so quiet and peaceful! This isn't good.

I still wear acceptable clothing. Those plaid pants are comfortable, and the waist is stretchy... and my slippers are so cosy!

I still care about what people think, the latest app, and all the excellent new phones!

Wait, no, I don't. All that is irrelevant in my life at this point. I refuse to worry about the little problems any more. I just enjoy the life I have.

Oh, my goodness, I AM OLD!

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BABY, IT’S HOT OUTSIDE On July 4 and 5, 2023, the world experienced the hottest average global temperature ever recorded.

Climate change is a global problem. The planet is warming because of the growing level of greenhouse gas emissions from human activity. If this trend continues, catastrophic consequences will likely ensue, from rising sea levels to reduced water availability to more heat waves and wildfires.

The hottest place on Earth is Death Valley, California. On July 15, 1972, the ground surface temperature reached 201 degrees F., just 11 degrees less than the boiling point of water.

Death Valley is a long, narrow desert basin with a low point of 282 feet below sea level (Badwater), walled in by high, steep mountain ranges. The clear, dry air and sparse plant cover allow the sun to heat the desert surface intensely. The upper limit of safety for humans is about 95 degrees F. (35 degrees C.) at 100% humidity. Above that, it is extremely difficult for the human body to cool itself by evaporating sweat to maintain a stable body core temperature.

Now, each year, it is getting hotter. Can we adapt to a hotter normal? Will we still be able to enjoy summer, the season so many people look forward to all year?

The Badwater 135, a road ultra in Death Valley, took place from July 4-6. It bills itself as “The World’s Toughest Footrace” and covers 135 miles of road running non-stop, starting from Badwater, the lowest elevation in North America, and finishing at Whitney Portal (8300 feet), the trailhead to the Mt. Whitney summit, the highest point in the contiguous United States. The course covers three mountain ranges for a total of 14,600 ft. of cumulative vertical ascent and 6,100 ft. of

cumulative descent. The 100 competitors each year, eligible by invitation only, have 48 hours to complete the course. American Ashley Paulson was the overall winner this year with a new women’s record of 21 hours, 44 minutes.

I never ran the race, but I hiked in Death Valley, including past the famous Badwater signpost in the desert, during the summer of 1971. I can still call up the feeling of the heat emanating from the salt flats. I remember the hot winds blowing at Zabriskie Point in Death Valley National Park, an elevated vista above the badlands, where my travel buddy and I spent a night sleeping on the ground beside my car.

With average temperatures expected to climb for the foreseeable future, what will life be like in the summers to come? Can we prepare ourselves for what could be extreme conditions relative to the present day?

In Death Valley, July temperatures routinely soar above 120 degrees F. in the shade, and the course doesn’t even have shade. The asphalt gets even hotter. Eggs have been fried on the pavement.

Feet can get burned when shoe rubber melts.

Participants in the Badwater 135 have to run and walk the ribbon of highway for up to two days.

Likely, no other group of ultrarunners prepares as meticulously as the Badwater athletes do. The combination of the searing heat, the mindnumbing monotony of the straight-line road, the exclusivity of getting an entry and the sheer expense of participating with the mandatory crew combine to make this event a very serious commitment. In spite of all the challenges, the race has a high finish rate of 85-90%.

Badwater is one of the greatest hot environment performance-proving grounds imaginable. The

event puts a massive strain on one’s thermoregulation and, thus, the gastrointestinal system. You have to be able to sweat a lot, while sending blood to your skin to cool off, while sending blood to your muscles to keep you moving, while sending blood to your gut to absorb water and nutrients.

sauna. Some turn up the heat in their houses to at least 90 degrees F. Fundamentally, such heat acclimation strategies work by inducing systems and cellular responses to help your body cope with the heat.

One of the differentiating features of Badwater compared to other ultras is that you have great access to your crew and supplies. Food, water, pacers, medical supplies and the all-important absolutely critical ice are An entrant’s most unique challenge is trying never more than several minutes away once the first to acclimate to the incredible heat. Many third of the race has been completed. strategies have been tried. A friend of mine who finished the race used a variety of Race rules, based on safety, include: competitors must techniques in the months preceding it. He run single-file, with a pacer staying behind their runner; ran outside during the hottest part of the competitors may not be accompanied by pacers until day, wearing many layers of clothing. He Mile 42, except for those over age 65 and for blind rode his stationary bike on his deck in the runners; competitors are allowed only one vehicle and heat. He cut his lawn with his winter coat on. up to four crew members.

He drove to work with the windows closed There is no prize money for winning. Finishers receive a and the heat on maximum. As well he spent Badwater 135 belt buckle. long sessions in a health club sauna. Others We are not built to go that far in the heat, but with the have run on a treadmill with a dryer vent right preparation, we are capable of it. I certainly hope blowing in their face or with portable heating we come to terms with climate change and accept our elements around the treadmill. Some have responsibilities before we need to take such measures trained on a treadmill in a greenhouse or in a outside the world of competitive extreme sports. sauna. Some do exercises or core work in the

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Roy was here Barb Anstead, RNT, Metabolic Balance Coach The world was a better place because Roy was guidance, enormously influencing and helping here. him discover strengths, values and qualities to rise stronger and wiser for the journey. As our Our lives, and the lives of countless people, are friendship continued, Roy insistently and better because of Roy. Some are known to his consistently reminded us of how he admired dear wife Heather, his family, and those of us what had been overcome and how we had blessed to be part of the Roy circle of friendship. grown, yet he wanted to hear nothing about our Goodness knows how many more lives he gratitude towards him. touched, enriched, nurtured, and strengthened.

Over the years, Roy farmed, was a trucker, and Roy listened, which is such a rare and precious cut roadside ditches in many different counties in gift. He talked, maybe more than anyone I've Southern Ontario. Throughout it all, he managed ever met, but he talked to learn about others. He to connect and enrich the lives of others. was probably the most curious individual I've Stopping to connect with others he happened ever had the pleasure to meet. Through his upon on his journeys made his life so very rich listening, he helped others in the very best of but touched the hearts of others in a way that ways. Roy understood that one of the most often uplifted them and made them better, valuable life lessons is to encourage and nurture stronger people for the relationship. Roy loved to others to find strength in themselves. He fostered drive and loved to explore. self-sufficiency and truly understood to honour the journey of others. Roy recognized that when Roy was fatherly but not patronizing or others are at their lowest and facing challenges, condescending, guiding but not controlling. He it is not our role to "facilitate" them but to help was an old soul but very impish and young at them find their strengths and resourceful heart, with a most engaging smile, a twinkle in attitudes to grow from these experiences. his eyes and a hearty laugh. He had the "goodest" of hearts, a love for life, people and We met Roy and Heather in 1989 and will be dogs (and desserts). Our dog was inseparable forever grateful for their friendship as it has from Roy whenever he was around. On June 23, continued over the years. While Roy was humble we lost our dog to an aggressive lymphoma. We to the core, he was a beacon in our lives during take comfort in knowing "his" Roy was there to some particularly challenging times. To my greet him at "Rainbow Bridge" and that they husband especially, Roy was instrumental in his journey on together.

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Many of you may have had the honour of meeting Roy as he combed the area and beaches of Turkey Point to recycle and clean up clutter people left behind. Roy was avid in responsible care for the environment. He saw value in upcycling, value in things others may have deemed of little worth. His nature was to nurture, preserve and honour.

Because Roy was here, the world is a better place. I hope you are blessed to have a "Roy" in

your life if your paths did not happen to cross with this most humane of humans. He was off on one of his many journeys, travelling with his sister, when Roy died in his sleep. He journeys on. His path touched countless lives as he meandered this great continent.

Along with family, I've been ever so blessed to have had many such people in my life, such as Dave Scott and Mike Marini (just saying, take the compliment and know you make a difference too).

But today, Heather, my friend, we honour your Roy. Thank you for sharing him. It's no accident that we are, again, just up the road from one another.

We celebrate you, Roy Gordon Rognvaldson, November 21, 1948 – May 16, 2023, because you were here.

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What are your volunteering roles?

I am a Waterford Lion (the first female lion) and head of the parent council at Boston Public School. I volunteer with the breakfast program at the school, and at the Chamber of Commerce with planning and volunteering at local events.

I help the Lions Club with raising money for local initiatives/ programs, local community members in need and community events, such as Pumpkinfest.

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Where are you located?

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How do you find the time for a job, family and volunteering?

I think that all working moms sometimes have a hard time balancing everything. I try to prioritise, always have a plan, and I'm pretty good at multitasking, so that helps.

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Eleven is a magical age where everything is an adventure, with new discoveries at every turn. It is the age where you have boundless energy and are convinced you can do anything (except stay up late... parents control that). Learning is easy. It all just comes to you. Your brain functions faster than ever, and play (even in the work sense) is still fun! Conversations are to the point, and the days never end!

He looked over the location carefully before deciding that this would be the spot.

A few months back, we were at a family gathering in Montreal, and this cousin was there with his family. His eleven-year-old son found out that where we lived, we had trails and a river on our property. He asked if he could come for a visit and if I would teach him to swim and go fishing. I said sure and that we could build a trail. As a typical adult, I figured he was eleven and would forget and move on to the next thing.

Safety glasses, √check Machete, √check Clippers, √check Rakes, √check

The questions came on quickly. What tools would we need? How would we do it? How long would it take? Could we start now?

I said waiting until early morning to beat the deerflies was best. Félix agreed, and I suggested he start thinking about what he wanted to name his trail and what his sign would look like. Well, It sounds like I could step back in time for a day, you would think I had just given him the keys to right? the car. His eyes lit up, and his mind went into I did. Let me explain. My wife's cousin visited with overdrive! his wife and two kids. His son (Félix) is eleven. It He was up early Sunday morning, and after a big was like having the camp kids back around. It has breakfast of blueberry pancakes with extra syrup, been a while since the NYCA camp days for me, we headed out to gather the tools in the garage. hanging out with kids, but it all came back Weed wacker, √check quickly!

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We were off into the woods. At this point, I made a slight oops… my young trailblazer asked what we do first. I responded with, "Clean the s#%t up."

As the words fell from my mouth, I remembered I was talking to an eleven-year-old. Before he even Well, I could not have been more wrong. A few said a word, I apologised for my salty language. weeks back, the family came to stay with us for a He looked at me and said, "Oh, I hear it all the few days and the young fella totally remembered. time at school. I kinda like swearing!"

In fact, his dad said he kept bringing it up. He So now I am knee-deep in it, and I quickly say wanted to make his own trail. many folks swear all the time, but you know you To be fair, there are so many bugs this time of should only swear when it fits the situation in the year that they could have picked Félix up and proper setting. Félix looked at me, taking in this carried him away, but he was game. newfound advice, and said, "That makes sense."

We headed out to scout a location for his trail as Note to self-watch the swearing from now on! soon as they arrived on Saturday afternoon. We checked out some really buggy ones and then Soon we were at the start of the trail, and with found an area somewhat close to the river with a safety gear in place, the young trail guru went to work. It was a hot, humid morning, and this very steep hill and a large section of grass. young fella showed no signs of quitting. He stuck

to it until we needed to replace the battery, and even then, after a quick break, he was back at it.

It didn't hurt that we needed to use the machete after weed-whacking. What kid doesn't want to play with a machete?

Don't worry. We walked through the proper technique and safety measures for our project. Again he listened, took in the information, and went to work.

Next up was the raking. That can be boring, but again, he was totally committed!

He decided his trail would have a double entrance at the one end by the river. I said, "You're doing the work, so go for it." He went back to it, creating another opening for his trail. We finished, and he saw his dad fishing by the river. Félix helped carry all the tools back, grabbed a drink of water and his fishing pole and was off on another adventure (I wish I had half his energy).

After lunch that day, he began to work on his trail signs. He had been thinking of several names and asked what I thought. I said, "It's your decision. You put in the work, you decide."

Out came the paint, and a few hours later, the signs were done! We let the paint dry overnight and early Monday morning, put a couple of coats of transparent stain on, and let that dry for a bit. Then we were off to the woods with his mom, dad and sister in tow for the official unveiling of the latest trail named Lucky Hills (Félix in Spanish means Lucky)!

It was a great weekend, and I want to thank Félix for all the work he did bringing his trail to life! He was committed and stuck with it! Congratulations!!

For me, it was a great reminder to enjoy the day and experience the adventures and vitality of youth. To have open conversations and to understand the importance of living in the moment!

I used the word work, but really, it was just a couple of kids playing in the woods!

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