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FALL, YOU SAY?

By Dave Scott Watching that lone leaf as it begins its descent towards Earth makes me mindful of the stunning colour pallet we see only in autumn. It always amazes me how it refreshes fall memories from days gone by?

hoping to leave that eerie feeling as you hurried to the rink.

Of course, by Halloween, most of the leaves were on the ground, and you could see kids' boots swishing along people's lawns as they I vaguely remember jumping in a pile of leaves made their way to the door for a treat. as a little one. We all did it (although, nowadays, As a young man, I remember going for a ticks hide in those leaves, so please remember breathtaking fall paddle. It made you to check your child over if you let them jump in understand the true beauty of the shoreline! leaves)!

Just to sit afloat and be lost in the moment.

My oldest memory is the smell of burning Trail-running in the fall with flashes of beauty leaves up and down St. George Street in Port whisking by as your steps touched on the fallen Dover. As I delivered the local daily newspaper, leaves. All heightened by the morning sun the old fellas would be raking and burning at breaking through the remaining leaves. A the edge of the road. I swear, nowadays, when fulfilling time to be alive.

I drive down that street in the fall, I still smell One of the most spectacular fall moments those leaves. occurred a few years back when I drove north Another thought that came with the leaves was to pick up my son. I was driving down this dragging out the hockey equipment for another narrow dirt road with more ups and downs, season. Standing beside the furnace on those twists and turns than any roller coaster ride at cool dark mornings, warming up for the walka fall fair (don't forget to attend this year's up St. Patrick to the old rink. Walking with half Norfolk County Fair). Anyway, the feeling I got your gear on, listening to the wind working its as I wandered down this road was that I was way through the leaves. Hustling along, inside a colouring book gone crazy with every colour imaginable,

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and just then, I would crest a hill to see nothing but miles and miles of a mind-blowing kaleidoscope washing over the horizon. I had to stop and sit for a minute to truly admire the scene.

to cherish and indulge in the masterful beauty you are encountering. Soon, that November wind will leave the trees empty of their tapestry and bring the snow to cover the fallen leaves.

As you age, you appreciate the time sensitivity to those fragile fall moments of glory and learn

Take that walk in the woods this fall and breathe in the colours surrounding you.

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Confidence By: Dave Scott "Dad, what is the one piece of advice you would give me when I am a kayak instructor?"

"Well, Lirum, everyone lacks confidence in themselves. It is your job as their instructor to build their confidence and bring out their best," June 2018.

Growing up, I coached many different sports, age groups and genders. Hockey, baseball, basketball, swimming, trail running, kayaking, and day camps at the NYCA. I have easily put in my 10,000 hours of learning about kids and adults, and I discovered that we all lack self-confidence in one way or another.

It can be our Achilles' heel and break us at some point.

The best part about kids is they can bounce back after trying once and not succeeding. They may be a little down, but with a bit of encouragement, they will try again, and again, and again until they achieve their goal or move on to something else.

The point is that they did not limit themselves.

They may have found another way to accomplish it and asked for help, but for the most part, they had enough self-confidence to continue. Family, friends, coaches, and positive influences reinforced self-confidence in their lives.

As adults, we are often afraid to fail at a new skill.

We don't want to be embarrassed or laughed at, and we put up a wall that will insulate us from any challenges.

Let's say you try something new as an adult, and it does not go as planned. There is a good chance you will walk away, saying, "It wasn't for me."

As adults, our confidence seems to erode with age. When we should be feeling stronger knowing who we are as a person, we sometimes feel weak and unsure of our own confidence.

Which is understandable.

Every one of us lacks confidence at some point in our lives. We may have experienced something devastating, like losing a job, an accident, trauma, mental health issues, or family loss.

In these moments, we need to find that remaining ounce of self-confidence to rebuild who we are. It is never easy, and there may be setbacks and emotional doubt. Dig down to that child who only knew to keep trying and never give up, who smiled at the adversity of that moment and grew from it to be stronger. Think of the folks who helped build that child's confidence, and remember that those same folks still believe in you and have your back.

You are not alone. I have confidence in you!

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KEEPON “Don’t watch the clock; do what it does. Keep going.” ~ Sam Levenson “You can’t stop getting older; you just have to keep going and laugh a lot.” ~ Anita Dobson “Comparison is the thief of joy.” ~ Theodore Roosevelt

I could say I was a runner in my day. By all logic and by all evidence, my day is over. But I keep on keeping on. I have competed in many sports over my lifetime, but running has been by far the most enduring overall. I have won awards in track, road running, cross-country and trail races, taking part in events from 800m up to ten days. Running races was the perfect outlet for my competitive spirit. Along the way, I met and enjoyed the company of many runners. Some have become my close friends. Most people who know me would say running is part of my identity. For it all, I am extremely grateful.

Yet now, my knees don't work, and I can no longer run. But I still have plans to enter races.

They have to be very long, as I can no longer make the cut-off times for any race less than 100 miles. I enjoyed running more than I enjoyed walking. It always felt smoother and more exhilarating. I seldom have company during my long, daily walks. Although that is fine, it's not as much fun as a good run with others.

So why don't I just stop putting myself through the constant routine of solo walks lasting from two to four hours? I believe in the health benefits of daily exercise and of being outside in nature. I still love to compete and wonder what I can accomplish, even in my diminishing physical state. I will never again achieve results anywhere near the levels of yesteryear. Now, it is no longer about the absolute results; it is about the journey, as they say.

Last year, my friend Joe and I drove to Tennessee to take part in A Race For The Ages.

For that event, each competitor is allotted the number of hours equal to their age to complete as many laps as they can on a measured onemile loop. Everyone finishes at noon on Labor Day. So, for example, I began 78 hours before the deadline. The idea behind this unique event is to give older runners an opportunity to compete against younger athletes and still have a chance to win. The race's all-time best of 230 miles is held by a man who was 73 at the time.

It has become a gathering place for some of the great pioneer ultrarunners, along with many others, for annual get-togethers. Joe and I plan to return next year.

The concept was devised by Lazarus Lake, the innovative founder of several iconic events, including the infamous Barkley Marathons. He has captured the reasons we are still out there in old age poignantly and brilliantly after this year's race writing in part: what a weekend it has been. the heat last week, watching the old guys struggling around the deadman mile in triple digit temperatures under a blazing sun and wondering what madness possesses us to put these poor geezers thru such torment. and then realizing that this is where they want to be and this is what they want to be doing.

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the hours and the days pass and yeah we see the leans and the walking sticks to keep them from falling. but also i can see sometimes into the past the shadow of the athletes they once were running beside them graceful tireless unconquered by time. the legs are old but the hearts are young. by the last night it is the magic of the 100 miles. along with the old guys chasing the dream of one more hundred battling one more time for victory or records grudgingly yielding the advantage of their many hours the only gift that old age brings is a head start on this one special field of competition. and then this morning i took one more lap in memory of those who are not here. some at home the day having finally come when they could not join us. others who will only ever be here again in our memory. i thought back on the laughs we shared the conversations we had the many joyous miles we had passed together i could see their faces in my mind's eye feel their names on my tongue i could almost hear their voices. and i could definitely feel

them walking beside me. as the last hours tick off i know what the young people passing by in cars see. a collection of limping, leaning figures ranging from the young to wizened old people. and they probably wonder why. why do we do it? why is it even allowed? someone is going to hurt themselves. they can't see it but down here on the deadman loop it is a joyous celebration of life. striving straining and playing. don't let the exteriors fool you or the leans fill you with pity. on this one special weekend we are all kids again.

It pleases me to know that, even if there are not too many, there are those who think as I do. Crossing the race's final line, we wear the faces we wore as children on Christmas morning. Now you know why.

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Drained or

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Barb Anstead, RHN, Metabolic Balance Coach Chances are, if you aren’t making daily conscious choices to “fill your bucket”, you are steadily draining it. Most of us will find it challenging to balance work and life at some point. For some, your bucket may be too large or too small. It could be overfull or completely empty. Perhaps it’s full of holes or rusting out; occasionally, you just need a brand-new bucket. You may also recognize you need someone to help carry it because it’s too much on your own.

In the context of life as your bucket, there are times in our lives when we need to identify, reevaluate, prioritize or say no. Our lives are not static, although they can certainly be full of static! Our ability to adapt, make choices, or recognize that change is needed will hinge on many factors.

There are a multitude of interweaving facets in our lives: home, work, nutritional, physical, emotional, spiritual, financial, relationships, etc. These variables are rarely constants, usually pulling us in multiple directions as they overlap. It is possible to have too many demands or to be isolated and not be stimulated enough. Each can have its own set of negative or positive potentials. Our lifestyle and nutritional input are the strategies with which we support ourselves foundationally.

These are the core strength elements from

which we draw sustaining energy. If our nutritional and lifestyle strategies are balanced and positive, we have more resilience in times of greater demand. Essentially, you are refilling your bucket and aware of what you can manage. Bodies fueled by detrimental or deficient practices cannot be expected to support or sustain without feeling drained and depleted.

Having realistic expectations and being aware of what your bucket needs to carry is a different kind of bucket list. None of us are meant to go it alone.

At some point, you may need some form of qualified professional guidance, coaching, or check-up to assist you in caring for your particular bucket.

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Everyday practices of sound, wholesome, nutritious foods, good sleep habits, physical activity and exercise, time in nature, healthy relationships, and possibly implementing counselling, spiritual practices, meditation and breathing exercises, along with supplements and/or medications, may all be a part of the regime that is best for you. Guidance and support in choosing quality, safe, and effective products are part of what we do.

As the seasons progress, many individuals will be affected by the decrease in daylight hours and sunshine. Many of us would do well with a BComplex vitamin. Vitamin D3, Wild Omega 3 and a Probiotic may be some of the supportive tools you can utilize to keep your bucket balanced and steady. Have these conversations to ensure these products will not interfere or be contraindicated with any existing conditions or medications.

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Reaching out is a strength, a recognition that we are each an important part of something much larger. Balance is a practice we learn. We crawl before we walk. We are meant to steady one another, encourage each other and be there for one another, as well as ourselves.

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How did you get started?

In 2011, Nancy Carol saw the community need to start a meal program to provide meals for those in need. Then Nancy approached Church Out Serving to continue to grow the program.

Is this a non-profit?

Yes, it is non-profit with a charitable status.

Is it a seasonal program?

All year round, every Monday and Friday, 11-12.

Who do you provide meals for?

Anyone can come for a meal. It's an open community meal, but most of those who come need a meal.

Are there any other programs offered?

Church Out Serving offers a donation station, community gardens, frozen meal delivery for those that can't get out, and the Riversyde 83 location.

How long have you been offering meals for people in need?

For thirteen years, we have been doing meals. It started with one meal per week, and as they grew, they added two meals per week. For the homeless population, they have added a Sunday meal as there are no resources on weekends.

How has serving these meals helped the community?

It is important for people to feel fed. Being hungry affects every part of your well-being.

It also gives community, fellowship, and socialization to people.

How many volunteers are there?

For First Serving, we have 40-50 volunteers.

Where do you source your food from? How do you afford all these meals?

We have community gardens for freshly grown produce, we work with Townsend Butchers, local farmers donate, and the charity also receives donations.

Where are you located?

First Serving is located at First Baptist Church, 129 Young St. Simcoe (corner of Young and Talbot).

What are your days of operation?

Mondays and Fridays from 11-12 How do you advertise?

Signs on the street, lots of word of mouth within the community, food banks also give information.

Where do you see this program in 5-10 years?

It's hard to envision where it's going to end up, but around 6 months ago, we were doing approximately 120 meals per dinner. Now, we're closer to 150 meals per dinner. We see it as getting bigger with more need for meals within the community.

How many meals have you given out to the community?

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