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VOLUME 12 ISSUE 5

Mom

By Dave Scott I was recently on an early morning train ride leaving Toronto's Union Station. Barely awake, I needed a coffee in the worst way.

I had spent the week visiting my mom, who had surgery at Hamilton General, and she came through it like a real trooper!

kids are all unique, with diversity in our personalities and the paths we have taken. Yet, one thing our mom instilled in each of us was a solid work ethic and not to take anyone's guff. Unfortunately, that alone has probably got a couple of us in trouble over the years, but I am thankful for that trait.

At 81 years old, she never ceases to amaze me. Coming through a challenging fourhour surgery and a couple of hard days afterwards, she reminded me just how strong of a person she really is!

It won't be long, and she will be back walking downtown to get the mail and run errands. If you see her out, make sure you give her a hard time for me; tell her to get her butt moving because you know if you are nice to her, she will just tell you where to go (love you, Mom).

For those around Dover who know my mom, you understand her life has not been easy. She has had to fight and persevere in the face of adversity since she was a kid, but I think that is part of why she is so tough and determined. I have a ton of respect for all she has accomplished.

Thanks to all the doctors and nurses at Hamilton General. You folks are truly amazing... and if Mom ever stops by again, maybe don't put that monitor (pulse oximeter) on her middle finger!

She is old Dover. She was around when Norfolk Knitters was going, the fish plants were working at capacity, Gambles Shipyard was building boats, everyone shopped at Lewis Foodland, the old rink was in its heyday, the Arbor was only 35 years old, and the Schneider family bought the Erie Beach.

That era of Doverites would fight amongst themselves until Simcoe, Delhi, or Waterford interfered, and then they would ban together. It was a simpler time, and that is the generation she lived through.

Everyone in Dover went by their nickname (most can not be repeated here!), and everybody knew your kids. If you did something, your mom knew the next morning! This was long before the days of the internet!

My siblings and I are extremely happy she is here to keep us all in line. The four of us

Happy Mother's Day!

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If you asked the average Canadian what they know about lawn bowling, the typical answer might be something like this. It’s an outdoor game, played on grass by old people wearing white clothing. Some aspects of that answer are correct, but for the most part, wrong, or should I say misinformed. First, Lawn Bowling, or Lawn Bowls, is considered a sport. Yes, it can be played outside on grass, but it is also now played indoors, called short mat or carpet bowls and has become very popular during the cooler months. Yes, it is played by an older demographic, but it is also played by any age group or gender, including those with physical limitations. It is also one of the few sports that has no gender or physical advantage, and everyone always has an equal chance of winning. In regards to wearing white clothing, now the emphasis is on comfortable, colourful clothing.

The origins of lawn bowling date back over 5000 years ago to ancient Egypt, where artifacts of the game have been unearthed.

Scotland is considered the home of lawn bowls and is where the modern rules for today’s game were formulated in 1848. The game was brought to Canada by British Garrison officers, and the first greens were in Annapolis Royal, Nova Scotia. The first lawn bowls tournaments were played in Toronto in 1888, and the sport’s popularity grew well into the middle of the twentieth century. The Canadian Lawn Bowling Council was formed in 1924, and the first National Championships were held in 1951. Canada has enjoyed modest success in international lawn bowls competitions, including the Commonwealth Games, where the sport was introduced in 1930. In fact, the current world singles champion is Ryan Bester, a 39-year-old Canadian from Hanover, Ontario. Google him, or take a look at one of his games on YouTube. He’s the real deal and shows his stuff during competitions. Lawn Bowls is now played in over 52 countries, spanning 6 continents. In Canada alone, there are 271 clubs, with over 18,000 bowlers nationwide.

Since the 1960s, lawn bowling has declined in popularity here in Canada, but that is slowly changing as people discover how much fun it is to play. With many clubs now offering indoor bowling, the game can be enjoyed year-round in any weather. Most club season memberships are relatively inexpensive, and all one needs to wear is comfortable clothing with flat-soled running shoes. Many clubs also have house balls, known as bowls, for anyone to use if they don’t have their own.

In short, you don’t have to break the bank to play the game, making for an affordable and enjoyable pastime. Many clubs in Canada have their own clubhouses, where members gather after games have been played for refreshments and social times together. Most clubs in Ontario belong to the Ontario Lawn Bowls Association (OLBA), the governing body for district and provincial tournaments for those who enjoy a more competitive environment.

The game is relatively easy to play, but like many sports, it takes work to master. If you have ever played curling or bocce ball, lawn bowls has some similarities to both of these sports. The basic idea is to roll a ball (called a bowl), which is similar in size to a 5-pin bowling ball, and get it closest to a small white ball (called a jack). The individuals or team bowls closest to the jack, after all bowls have been thrown, each score a point. The trick to this is that the bowls are biased (weighted differently on each side), so they don’t roll straight. Instead, they curve, which changes how and where you aim it.

Newcomers are always welcome, and most clubs have a no-charge trial period, allowing them to try the game first before purchasing a membership. In Haldimand Norfolk, there are currently two clubs; one is the Simcoe Lawn Bowling Club, and the other is the Hagersville Lawn Bowling Club. The Simcoe club is located at 155 Kent Street North, Simcoe, and enquiries can be made to info@simcoelawnbowling.ca. The Hagersville club, founded in 1907, is located at 16 Alma Street South, Hagersville. Inquiries can be made to hagersvillelbc@gmail.com. Both of C

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Currently, in Australia, lawn bowls has become a hip sport, played by a younger generation who want to enjoy themselves and walk barefoot on the greens. It’s not quite like that here yet, but more and more people are discovering how much fun lawn bowls can be.

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I slept on the bedroom floor beside her crate on boxer puppy Maisie’s first few nights in her new home. I kept my fingers through the slots, touching her gently so she knew she wasn’t alone. It was the beginning of an unbreakable bond and an attachment that brought immense joy and indelible memories.

Before she was housebroken, I blocked off the kitchen for her, using a borrowed baby fence and keeping it in place with two piles of our heaviest books. It didn’t take the puppy very long to figure out that if she pushed the bottom book as hard as she could with her snout, the pile would tumble, the fence would fall, and she could climb over it to be free.

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There was easy access to the backyard through a sliding door out onto the deck, and away she could go. During her first summer, she figured out that if she nudged the door with her nose (the nose again!), it would open, and she was out. She used the same procedure to come back inside. One laugh-filled afternoon, I tried to teach her to close the door behind her, but she couldn’t see the point.

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fence, cross the road and visit a neighbour she liked. The full story, I later learned, was that she had gone around to the back of their house, opened their sliding door and hopped up on the sofa to join her friend, who was watching TV. Generally, she was happiest when she was with me, or at least aware of where I was. There was lots for her to do. She ran wide circles on her own when she felt like it. Sometimes, I would throw a ball, a stick or a Frisbee for her to fetch.

She thought that was alright but much preferred to take the ball or stick to the brow of the hill, shake her head furiously from side to side, sending the object careening down to the bottom, run down the hill to get it, run back up and then do it all over again. She didn’t need me for play. She chased rabbits and squirrels. Once, I watched her chase and catch one of the groundhogs that lived on the property. She pinned it on the ground, and neither one of them made a sound. After a brief moment, Maisie simply stood up, and the groundhog ambled off to its home under the shed. Because she had decided that she was the ruler of the property, this self-appointed guard dog appeared unafraid of anything. When a coyote occasionally appeared at the top of the hill, she would chase it; the coyote always turned and left. She treed raccoons. When Maisie was young, we would run on the trail together from time to time. She was always eager to go as far as I liked. Occasionally, she played with her inside toys as well, the squeaking cheeseburger being her favourite, especially when I had company, and she was feeling ignored.

MAISIE Maisie was a very energetic dog with an endless interest in all matters, a joy in roughhousing with any willing partner and an eagerness to be a part of whatever was going on. At the same time, she was gentle in the way she treated young children and any person who was a bit wary of dogs. Similarly, although she loved receiving treats from anyone, she always accepted them very gently.

I had help with her along the way. My brother David would always make himself available to come to the house and stay with Maisie whenever I was on a running road trip. If I was going to be away for a day, she stayed with Juta’s sister, Aili, or with my next-door neighbours, Andrea, Keith and Brendan, who often came over to visit, playing with her and giving her treats. The one time in her life when Maisie got very sick, they helped nurse her back to health. I couldn’t have done that myself, and I will always remember their kindness.

Almost a year ago, I downsized to a much smaller property. Maisie was getting older and slowing down, but she still had a yard to roam on and would chase the occasional rabbit. I started taking her for more neighbourhood walks, and she made new friends. Every outing, she was excited to see them, particularly the special ones who had cookies for her. These walks became the most anticipated part of her days. From this neighbourhood routine, she developed the most extraordinary relationship with her new godparents, John and Marilyn. It evolved into nightly walks by the four of us. We all became great friends. Maisie would wait by the front window just before the appointed

seven o’clock hour and could barely contain herself when she saw them coming down the street. What happy times they were.

The end came quickly and painlessly from a genetic disease, degenerative myelopathy, for which there is no treatment. The last morning, I laid down beside her again.

I wonder what I will remember the most about her. Will it be her nose right at the door every time I came home, her unwavering curiosity about everything, her carefree wriggling about on her back on the warm grass, her amazing warmth toward everyone, her patience with me, or who knows what? I suppose what I’m saying is what I’ll remember the most is how incredibly much I loved her.

On the evening of her last day, I wrote, in part, to a friend, “There’s a hole in my heart, but I’m happy too. Happy we got to share our lives and give each other the best of ourselves." Many times I said, “Maisie, let’s go, you and me.” She was truly a beautiful dog. I like to think her spirit is still here.

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What are some of the popular scams right now?

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Other than social media, what other scams should people be aware of?

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