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The Cider Keg is throwing open the doors at their new holiday location at the Simcoe Town Centre in Simcoe, Ontario for an official Grand Opening on Thursday, December 5.
The Grand Opening is the official launch of the Local Holiday Market; a new initiative that brings eight Ontario value added producers together to provide consumers the opportunity to celebrate the holiday season with local Ontario products and gifts. The day includes sampling of these outstanding Ontario creations, cooking demonstrations by Brian Reichheld; one half of Norfolk County’s Food Ambassador team Two Fairly Fat Guys and a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 11 am.
Cheryl Peck, The Cider Keg’s Director of Operations, says, “I am very proud and excited about The Cider Keg Local Holiday Market. We are providing our community with the opportunity to give local gifts from home this Christmas. There is a real sense of excitement and community spirit as we work towards opening day.”
Before the holiday shopping frenzy begins; The Cider Keg, Kernal Peanuts, Chambers Maple Syrup, Barrie’s Asparagus, Purple Daze Lavender, Hunts’ Honey, Ontario Popping Corn Co. and Pristine Gourmet encourage shoppers to plan to keep it local this season.
The Cider Keg and its fellow value-added producers move into the Simcoe Town Centre for the month of December and are open each day excluding Christmas and Boxing Day. Customers will find a wide variety of gift ideas and can take advantage of an opportunity to “Build a Gift Basket”.
Uncle Tom’s Farm Inc. - The Cider Keg is a 4th generation family owned farm and company nestled in the heart of Norfolk County near Vittoria, Ontario. Our business consists of 100’s of acres of orchards and farmland, which surround our farm market and cider mill. On our family farm we cultivate and grow the finest quality Norfolk apples and produce award
winning ciders and value added products. All Cider Keg products are 100% Canadian made,
from the quality content and fresh ingredients, to the processing and packaging.
Any reproduction of this publication without permission is prohibited. Opinions and comments within this publication are those of the writers and not necessarily that of the Norfolk Hub.
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By Dave ScottIt occurred to us earlier this year,
that there are nine local newspapers and we wondered, ‘How are we all going to survive?’ It is not easy, to say the least, in the newspaper industry and the last thing we want to do is stop making the Norfolk Hub. We thought long and hard and have come up with a new concept for the Norfolk Hub. The first of every month, the Hub will come out in its newspaper form. On the third
week of the month, we will have the magazine, which will be a once a month, full colour, 24 page, story telling, people sharing, community involved, positive magazine. Our stories can dig a little deeper, our photos will pop even more, and our advertisers will stand out above the pack with magazine quality ads… a first in Norfolk!
With the success of our other magazine, Sports Norfolk, we decided to bring more life to our
paper, propelling it to new heights into the magazine fold and provide you, the reader, with the highest quality product we could!
It will be a first and only in Norfolk… well besides our highly successful Sports Norfolk… thank you by the way to all our readers!
Now I suppose you are worried about the cost. Well it will still be free and available at stores all over
Norfolk. (If you would like it mailed to you there will be a small fee.)
This is a huge step and we hope our readership will continue to enjoy the ride that started over seven years ago when the Hub first entered Norfolk. We’re still the same and will remain that way!
If you would like home delivery please contact us at, (519) 428-1777 or [email protected].
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Big SplaSh of the Week!
By Dave ScottIf you want to help a child this Christmas in the
Port Dover area, stop by Mike’s nofrills, or Port Dover KIA. The two businesses have teamed up again this year to provide a toy drive in Dover. With these two businesses at opposite ends of town, they have the area covered and encourage folks to stop by and drop off an unwrapped gift.
Last year’s drive was a huge success and with folks asking if they were going to run the drive again, both Port Dover KIA and Mike’s nofrills knew they would and they decided to help out once again.
Kelly Fulsom of Port Dover KIA stated this year’s goal was to fill three KIAs with toys… and with one already filled they are well on their way.
Chris Ramirez from Mike’s nofrills wants to make sure every child in the Port Dover area has a gift this Christmas.
Remember the Toy Drive runs until December 19th so be sure to stop by one of the two locations, Port Dover KIA at 167 Hamilton Plank Road East or Mike’s nofrills at 87 Thompson Drive (both in Port Dover) and drop off that unwrapped toy. All the folks who drop of a gift will have their name entered into a draw.
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Chris Ramirez of Mike’s nofrills (left) and Kelly Fulsom of Port Dover Kia (right) are excited to be running a toy drive again this year (please drop donations off by December 19th)!
Waterford District High School’s Interact Club is showcasing local talent Thursday night at the high school. Starting at 7 pm, the Charity Benefits Concert WDHS students and alumni will perform with all proceeds going to charity. The event is open to all.
“For just a $5 admission fee, people will see fourteen different acts, with music styles from classical, to rock and indie, and country,” says event organizer Andrew Bell. The Charity Benefits Concert is the first of 2013, with at least one more
planned in 2014. The event merges two important
passions at Waterford – music, and social activism. “Many of the members of the Interact Club are also musical, so it makes sense to blend these two activities,” explains Bell.
Also on sale at the Concert will be the Club’s “It Takes All Hands” beaded bracelets. The bracelets, handmade by club members, were a hit at this year’s Pumpkinfest and will be on sale at Interact
Club events throughout the year. The beaded bracelet wraps are a popular accessory among young men and women – and wearing the bracelets shows your concern for changing the world for the better.
All proceeds from the Club’s fundraising efforts will be donated to Plan Canada’s Because I Am a Girl campaign. The issue of making education available to young women internationally has been made more prominent by Malala Yousafzai, the Pakistani girl who was shot for advocating for a girl’s
right to an education. The Interact Club is affiliated with
the Simcoe Rotary Club. The group does more than raise money. Youth members learn about world issues, take part in leadership initiatives, contribute to community forums, help with school events, run food drives, volunteer for local activities and hosts concerts. Last year, the group volunteered at Wesley Urban Ministries preparing and serving a Sunday supper for those in need in downtown Hamilton.
in Europe, holding her medals in international competition as part of Team Canada, and hearing our national anthem was a powerful, thrilling experience for Simcoe's Kelsey DePaepe -- and one she'll never forget.
Kelsey travelled to Szeged, Hungary with the Canadian Women's Dragon Boat Team to compete in the 2013 World Dragon Boat Championships in July, and brought home some well earned hardware -- a silver in the 200 metre race, and a bronze in the 500 metre race in the small boat category.
"The whole experience of being at a world event, it was like, wow, I'm paddling for Canada," Kelsey beamed with a big smile. "You feel pride for your country. Everyone dreams of experiencing that once in their life. It was such an amazing trip."
Kelsey is a 19 year old sophomore at the University of Guelph who joined the University's dragon boat racing club after a chance encounter with the sport on campus. She was looking for something physically challenging, involving substantial hours of practice and competition, and so she gave it a whirl to see what it was like. Less than a year later, she was competing at the worlds -- a world away.
It took a seven and a half hour flight to Helsinki, then another two hour flight to Budapest, and then a two hour train ride to Szeged to get Kelsey and her team mates in place for the big event. After five days of intense on-site training, Team Canada was ready for the opening day ceremonies in this picturesque Hungarian town nestled along the banks of the Tisza River.
Surprisingly, Kelsey's crew discovered that theirs was the only entry in the women's under age 24 long boat category, so they competed
in several races against other divisions and were awarded a total of four medals for participation. In regulation races, however, they were compelled to change to a smaller boat with a 10-person crew, rather than their original 20-person crew. Undaunted, they came through with flying colours scoring silver and bronze medals. "A lot of the races were close. We really pushed hard," Kelsey said.
In fact, Canada dominated the championships, winning over thirty gold medals. "We were so proud of our team," Kelsey said. After hearing the Canadian anthem played so many times, one athlete from Great Britain remarked "don't you get tired of hearing that already!" Kelsey said Team Canada was inundated with requests from other athletes in the village to trade their jerseys -- a sure sign of respect among competitors.
Race days were gruelling, with as many as six races in a day in temperatures maxing out at forty-three degrees Celsius. "There was no humidity, and between races we were kept in the shade with periods of food, water and rest," Kelsey noted, adding the food was exceptionally good with high emphasis on carbohydrates and proteins for maximum performance.
In Hungary, dragon boat racing is extremely popular, Kelsey said, and much appreciated as a world-class sport, even though it is not yet recognized as an Olympic sport. "The whole town came out to support us and cheer us on."
This fall, Kelsey begins her second year at Guelph, majoring in studio art, and minoring in biology. True to form, her advice to other students is to give new things a try. "I just picked up paddling last September, and suddenly, I was off to the world's. Anything can happen if you just try it," she said. This year she is vice-president of the dragon
boat club in Guelph so she's "looking for new members to keep it going and keep it successful."
Canada will host the 2015 world championships in Welland, Ontario, and Kelsey has been encouraged by her coach to try out for the "premiere" Canadian team. "I'll be dragon boating for the foreseeable future," she grinned.
And with her sunny disposition and incredible energy, there's no doubt Kelsey will be back in the
sporting news again. She is, without a doubt, one of Norfolk's treasures on the sports scene!
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Kelsey DePaepe displays medals won in international dragon boat competition in Hungary.
Holiday Garbage & Recycling Collection
All Norfolk County Residents (including Simcoe known as Ward 5)
There will be no garbage or recycling collection on:
Wednesday December 25/13 & Wednesday January 1, 2014
If your regular collection day is Wednesday, place your material out for collection on
Thursday and Thursday’s collection on Friday and so on.
Routes are heavy during the holidays. Place your material at the curb by 7 a.m. It must be visible and accessible for the drivers. (Not behind snow banks.)
(No ribbons, bows or wrapping paper for recycling please.)
Simcoe and South Walsingham transfer sites are closed on Dec. 25th & 26th & Jan. 1/14
For more information contact: Norfolk County
519-582-2100 or 519-428-0020 www.norfolkcounty.ca
For Garbage Collection Only: Norfolk Disposal Services
519-443-8022 or 1-800-616-0347
For Recycling Collection Only: HGC Management
519-426-1633 or 1-888-729-1926
Holiday Garbage & Recycling Collection
All Norfolk County Residents (including Simcoe known as Ward 5)
There will be no garbage or recycling collection on:
Wednesday December 25/13 & Wednesday January 1, 2014
If your regular collection day is Wednesday, place your material out for collection on
Thursday and Thursday’s collection on Friday and so on.
Routes are heavy during the holidays. Place your material at the curb by 7 a.m. It must be visible and accessible for the drivers. (Not behind snow banks.)
(No ribbons, bows or wrapping paper for recycling please.)
Simcoe and South Walsingham transfer sites are closed on Dec. 25th & 26th & Jan. 1/14
For more information contact: Norfolk County
519-582-2100 or 519-428-0020 www.norfolkcounty.ca
For Garbage Collection Only: Norfolk Disposal Services
519-443-8022 or 1-800-616-0347
For Recycling Collection Only: HGC Management
519-426-1633 or 1-888-729-1926
Holiday Garbage & Recycling Collection
All Norfolk County Residents (including Simcoe known as Ward 5)
There will be no garbage or recycling collection on:
Wednesday December 25/13 & Wednesday January 1, 2014
If your regular collection day is Wednesday, place your material out for collection on
Thursday and Thursday’s collection on Friday and so on.
Routes are heavy during the holidays. Place your material at the curb by 7 a.m. It must be visible and accessible for the drivers. (Not behind snow banks.)
(No ribbons, bows or wrapping paper for recycling please.)
Simcoe and South Walsingham transfer sites are closed on Dec. 25th & 26th & Jan. 1/14
For more information contact: Norfolk County
519-582-2100 or 519-428-0020 www.norfolkcounty.ca
For Garbage Collection Only: Norfolk Disposal Services
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By Dave ScottThe backdrop to any Special
Olympic event is always about friendship. Last Sunday morning, there was nothing more prevalent than the smiles from the competitors who took part in the Simcoe Seals Swim Meet at the pool. Teams from all over Southern Ontario… Brantford, Guelph, Kitchener, Cambridge and Fergus came and took part in the annual event. Unfortunately the teams from London and St. Thomas were unable to attend because of the winter storm up their way.
Spectators lined the viewing area to watch their favourite swimmers take part and visitors stopped by the bake sale to enjoy some sweets… thanks again to all the parents who helped out with that. Meanwhile down on the pool deck, team coaches and volunteers were preparing the swimmers for their events. Of course the meet was very well organized and went without a hitch. Shirley Shaw,
Simcoe Seals coach, wanted to send a special congratulations to Gavin who competed in his first swim meet. Shirley went on to thank all the volunteers who came out and helped with the meet and the athletics, “We could not do it with out them!”
As for all the participants… a high five to all for their hard work and dedication and good sportsmanship… excellent!
This year’s swim meet was dedicated to Mary Finch who passed away earlier this year. Shirley stated, “Mary was a inspiration to many. She always had a big smile and a big heart for her fellow teammates.”
Other news on the Special Olympics front… two local bowlers and two swimmers have qualified for the Nationals in July. Shirley tells me they have to fundraise $4,000 so the athletes can attend… so watch for upcoming fundraising events to help with the cost.
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and now, match the titles and lines of these songs.a) Old lang syne b) the Maple Leaf Forever c) Santa Claus is Coming to town d) Jingle Bells e) White Christmas f) Little Brown Jug g) Home on the Range
answers: 1c; 2e; 3g; 4a; 5b; 6d; 7f.
1) He sees you when you’re sleeping2) Like the ones i used to know3) Where the deer and the antelope play4) Should old acquaintance be forgot5) in days of yore from Britain’s6) in a one horse open sleigh7) She loves gin and i love rum
more human than becoming somewhat casual with any routine and this casualness brings changes. These changes can be in lifestyle due to health concerns such as mobility, vision, hearing and changes can then come in motivation and interests. Everything mentioned depends on the other and any change can come first.Take for example the pill you take for arthritis. It has been taken for years and does seem to help. Remember you were told to take it with a glass of water but that glass has become enough sips to swallow the pill. This only one example of how easily instructions given to us seniors get changed. The list is really endless when thinking about how easy it is for seniors to become
somewhat casual about the instructions given to help with health concerns. For instance concerns about one’s balance, memory, digestion, hearing, seeing, tasting etc. etc. etc.And so it follows “to be the best I can be,” is to take the time to look after oneself by practicing what comes with making this resolution. Doing this takes no money and very little energy! So do take time to review lifestyle habits and take notice of the short-cuts that now may be taken even though one may feel very relaxed and comfortable, you don’t know how you we could feel if the instructions had been followed!! Oh, and the next time someone prescribes some treatment and adds something like drink more water or exercise more, do
ask them how that would to help your problem. This really helps a person understand their treatment!!Do consider ‘trying’ this resolution! All the best in ’14!!
Roulston’s Pharmacy has a simple secret for success. Never be afraid to grow. But always remember your roots.
The owners of Roulston’s - Mike Heirwegh, Blair Snow, Mark Stephens and Krish Menon - operate four pharmacies in the rural southern Ontario communities of Simcoe, Port Dover and Delhi. They were honoured for their innovation and leadership with the Outstanding Pharmacy Owner or Manager award at this year’s Commitment to Care & Service Awards, the national awards program hosted by Pharmacy Practice and Drugstore Canada, Canada’s leading pharmacy magazines. The Commitment to Care & Service Awards Gala took place on the evening of November 25th, at the Ritz-Carlton in Toronto.
This year, the Roulston’s owners blew out the candles on the pharmacy’s 80th birthday cake at the grand opening of their second Simcoe store - a 20,000 square foot wellness centre that delivers a long list of cutting-edge services, including disease management counselling, elder care clinics, long-term care support and interdisciplinary collaboration, all from a building that houses five family physicians. “It is obvious that Roulston’s is vigilant about ensuring continuous quality improvement in their patient and customer care,” says Dr. Jeff Tschirhart, one of the docs in the wellness centre.
At Roulston’s, old fashioned customer service blends beautifully with new approaches to patient care. It’s the kind of store where the owners publish their personal phone numbers in business listings. Where owners and staff regularly contribute to local charities. And almost one-third of employees have been with the company for more than twenty years.
Roulston’s also meets the needs of twelve long-term care, retirement, and assisted living facilities. Each has benefitted from fast and accurate medication delivery, electronic medication administration records, 24-7 on-call service, responsive education and resident-focused care. “There are many stories of how the Roulston’s team have assisted to re-package or re-think the way medication is delivered to best suit each individual need,” says Stella Barker, executive director of the Norfolk Association for Community Living. “We are thankful for this jewel in our community.”
“The best part about these owners is that each of them independently could have been nominated for this award,” says pharmacist Kareena Ivanis. “As a foursome, their ability to run this company is outstanding.”
The Commitment to Care & Service Awards honours community and hospital pharmacists, pharmacy owners and managers, pharmacy technicians and pharmacy students for their innovative contributions to pharmacy practice. Awards are presented in nine categories: Advanced Learning, Charitable Work; Collaborative Team Initiative; Green Leadership; Health Promotion; Integrated Pharmacy Program; Outstanding Pharmacy
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Photo from left: Mark Stephens, Mike Heirwegh, Blair Snow, and Krish Menon.
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Retirement income planning is a bit like long distance running. There is a lot of hard work and discomfort before you get to the finish line! As I run,
my awareness of shortness of breath, aching legs and feet and thoughts like, “this is a masochistic way to spend my time,” become stronger and stronger. All my knowledge of the health benefits of running fades, replaced by all the reasons why I deserve to slow down or stop. No wonder only a small proportion of the population enjoy running.
Effective retirement financial planning forces us to face emotionally painful realities. As circumstances change, our retirement income plan requires updates to reflect those changes. This can be a time consuming and difficult process. Unsurprisingly many studies show that only a few people who are planning for or living in retirement have a written retirement plan.
Similar to long distance running, financial planning for retirement can be uncomfortable while you’re doing it. The discomfort and work makes you lose sight of the long term benefits of financial planning, leading you to quit before reaching your goals.
For many of us, there is a big gap between where we are now and where we want to be financially. Planning for the future is difficult because it is hard to visualize and circumstances change. However, people who have completed written retirement income plans tend to be happier and more confident about the future, compared to those who have not.
Investment advisors who are trained in financial planning are like distance running coaches. They help you overcome the difficult, boring and uncomfortable tasks required to reach the retirement finish line in good shape. Investment advisors with expertise in retirement income strategies guide you through the retirement income planning process. Furthermore, they help keep you on track to reaching your financial goals. This is an invaluable resource for you to achieve confidence about your financial future and peace of mind.This arTicle was prepared solely by John de wiTT who is a regisTered represenTaTive of holliswealThTM (a division of scoTia capiTal inc., a MeMber of The canadian invesTor proTecTion fund and The invesTMenT indusTry regulaTory organizaTion of canada). The views and opinions, including any recoMMendaTions, expressed in This arTicle are Those of John de wiTT only and noT Those of holliswealTh. TM TradeMark of The bank of nova scoTia, used under license.
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The poinsettia is named after Joel Roberts Poinsett, the first United States Minister to Mexico. He introduced this native Mexican plant to the US in 1828. In the Mexican Christmas tradition, the star-shaped leaf pattern is said to symbolize the Star of Bethlehem, and the red colour represents the blood sacrifice through the crucifixion of Jesus.HeRe aRe SOme Helpful HintS:• Your plant requires at least six hours of bright filtered light each day.• Try to provide an environment between 16 to 18 ºC (60 to 65 ºF) and keep the plant away from hot or cold drafts, especially cold windowpanes. The plant does not respond well to sudden changes in temperature.• Unsleeve the plant as soon as possible as the leaves may become droopy if left too long in the wrapper. Fortunately, the plant should recover in a few days if this does occur.• Water your plant thoroughly when the soil becomes dry to the touch. Always remove the pot cover and let it stand for a while after the watering, as the poinsettia doesn’t like to be left in standing water. A common practice is to perforate the bottom of the pot cover to allow drainage into a saucer under the plant.• If you want to try to keep your plant until next Christmas then fertilize after the blooming season with an all-purpose fertilizer, repot it later in the early summer and then introduce it to 12 hours of uninterrupted darkness come September. it’S JuSt a RumOuRThere is a common misconception that the poinsettia is highly toxic. this is not the case.Yes it may be mildly irritating to the skin or the stomach if it is eaten, but otherwise, there has been no documented cases of poisoning. The origin of this myth could be found from the fact that most plants of the spurge genus (Euphorbia) are indeed toxic. Fortunately, this family member is a safe one!
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two to four times each year. In children the incidence is twice as high. Without treatment, symptoms such as sneezing, coughing and sore throat can persist for five to ten days or longer and most people experience a significant reduction in their quality of life.The naturopathic approach to prevention and treatment of the flu is founded on stimulating and optimizing the immune system. The Naturopathic flu shot is a safe option for everyone including infants, expectant mothers and the elderly. Travelling over the holidays? Our flu shot can boost your immune system to make your trip healthy and enjoyable.
The Naturopathic flu shot is preservative, egg, formaldehyde and mercury free and the best part – no needles - it can be taken orally!
The Naturopathic Flu shot can also be taken when sick, and has been scientifically proven to speed your recovery time and decrease the severity of cold or flu symptoms.The decision on how you wish to prevent the flu is yours, and yours alone. At The Armstrong Clinic for Naturopathic Medicine, we encourage you to make an informed decision. Come talk to one of the Registered Naturopathic Doctors at the Clinic to answer questions you may have about the Naturopathic flu shot. Our most important ally in disease prevention and recovery is a strong immune system.Naturopathic Doctors are trained medical professionals who are able to perform physical exams and use natural techniques such as acupuncture, botanicals and homeopathy to help people achieve optimal health a natural and safe way. Naturopathic Doctors are trained to assess and recognize physical signs and symptoms of vitamin and mineral deficiencies and can help you get back on track without the need for antibiotics or other suppressive medications. Many health plans cover the cost for your individual appointment with a Registered and Licensed Naturopathic Doctor.
Call the Armstrong Clinic to ask any questions, and to book a time for your Naturopathic Flu Shot - $22+tax/person.
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Don’t get me wrong, I’m not a huge fan of winter, but the early arrival of the snow this year does make the cold easier to tolerate. At least, it gives us a chance to enjoy those winter activities that require snow, such as winter hiking and skiing. I may, however, be singing a different tune by late February when I’ve had enough of shovelling, scraping, and digging the car out of drifts.
Just after that first snowfall last week, I noticed some farmers taking advantage of the snow by enhancing the soil by harrowing some of the snow into the fields. In the days before chemical fertilizers, snow was known as the “poor man’s fertilizer” because it contains nutrients that are good for crops, as well as much moisture. If the snow falls on ground that is not frozen, then it slowly seeps into the ground as it melts, providing a slow nutrient feed that helps the plants that grow in the soil.
One of the nutrients it contains is nitrogen, more now than in the past because of acid rain. Although the presence of nitrogen and sulphur, which is a result of our
burning of fossil fuels, is a problem in terms of the acidification of soils, in some soils that we use for gardens, crops and lawns, there is usually a shortage of nitrogen and the addition of this nutrient from precipitation can be helpful.
Whether it falls on the daffodils in the spring or on the pumpkins in the fall, many farmers once made a point of ploughing their fields right after a snowfall to reap the benefits of the nutrients contained in the snow.
Although our atmosphere is 78 per cent nitrogen gas, that nitrogen is not directly usable by plants. It needs to be converted into mineralized nitrogen forms before it can be used by plants. The nitrogen in snow and rain is actually suspended nitrogen compounds such as nitrogen oxides, nitric acid and ammoniacal nitrogen, all of which are produced by the burning of fossil fuels. Lightning also produces a significant quantity of nitric oxide.
All of these nitrogen compounds are more immediately useful to plants, and rain and snow deposit an estimated five to ten pounds of them per acre per year on the soil. How much nitrogen is in precipitation varies from one event to another. The compounds accumulate in the air during dry periods and then are washed out in heavy or prolonged rains or snowfalls. This may explain why the grass looks so green after a thunderstorm breaks a prolonged
dry spell in the summer. Between the built-up concentration of nitrogen compounds in the air and the nitric oxide produced by the lightning, the crops get a double whammy!
Unfortunately, however, five to ten pounds per acre of nitrogen from precipitation isn’t enough for most crops and farmers still need to add chemical fertilizers to realize yields that will produce a profit. However, free is free and I’ll take what I can get!NFN December meeting
The guest speaker at the Norfolk Field Naturalist’s December meeting and Christmas social will be Paul O’Hara who will give a presentation about Aboriginal trail marker trees in southern Ontario. Long before the construction of the 400 series highways, there were only well-worn footpaths of the First Peoples of Southern Ontario. To aid them in their travels, aboriginals marked trees along the paths to point to camps, water sources and river fords. Remarkably, some of these trees remain on the landscape. Paul will share the stories of the fascinating heritage trees he has uncovered over the last four years with the help of citizens across Southern Ontario.
The event will take place on Tuesday, December 10th, 7:30 pm, at the Simcoe Seniors Centre, 89 Pond Street, Simcoe.Christmas Bird Counts
The Norfolk Field Naturalists invite the public to join one of the local Christmas Bird Counts and spend the day in the field identifying and counting all the birds you see or hear. Data collected during these annual counts provides vital information on the distribution of winter bird populations. Two counts are scheduled in the local area:Woodhouse Count (Norfolk County)Sunday, December 15th, 2013Contact: David Okines, (519) [email protected] Count (Haldimand County)Saturday, December 28th, 2013Contact: Linda Thrower, (905) [email protected]
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— Langton Skating Club gala - Friday, December 6th at 6 pm we will be having our 4th annual Club Gala. Admission is by donation. Our sessions 1, 2 and 3 skaters will be taking part in this event! Everyone is welcome to come out for this great night of skating!— Santa photos with your pet at Paws & Claws, 150 West St. Simcoe. Saturday, December 7th from 11 am to 3 pm - hope to see you and your BFF there. Minimum $5 donation per photo with all proceeds going to Purrfect Companions of Norfolk.
— Delhi United Church Christmas Bazaar - 105 Church St. W., Delhi, December 7, 10 am to 2 pm. Lunch is available anytime. Includes frozen pies, baked goods, penny table, handicrafts, attic treasures and more.
— the alzheimer Society HN is hosting a free “Christmas Drop-in Social” for people living with dementia, their family and friends on Wednesday, December 11th, from noon to 3 pm at Hazel Place, 645 Norfolk Street North, Simcoe. Please join us for an afternoon of fun, including hand and foot massages, Christmas card-making, sit-to-be-fit & brain-fit demonstrations. Light lunch and refreshments will be provided. Please call to register (519) 428-7771.
— Port Dover Community Christmas Luncheon - Wednesday, December 25 from 11:30 am – 1:30 pm. Yellow Door at Anglican Hall, 302 St. George St., Port Dover. Full turkey dinner with trimmings and festive music. Free. Wheelchair accessible. Call (226) 227 – 7425 to leave a message on numbers attending or [email protected].
John Fulton, owner of Ontario’s South Coast Bicycles and tours inc., would like to thank everyone who donated to africycle! “By providing access to appropriate, affordable bicycles; africycle is
using the bicycle (an alternative form of transportation) as a tool for change in africa.”
