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We can never ever, understand what war is… unless we are called to duty… as I watched the ceremony unfold at the Carillon Tower in Simcoe last week, I thought, I am 47 years old and have never had to face any kind of conflict of that degree, personally in my lifetime. I have read books… I have interviewed the men, talking for hours on end… but I can only view what my mind

creates… I stand and think that, at this moment, all over our country, we pay our respects… I look over and see our vets from other conflicts… they too keep us safe. The clock chimes and the cannon fires… you feel the vibration ripple through your body… the kids jump a little at the sound… now, there is silence… respect… remembrance… resolve… one more cannon blast… I glance at the

choir as they begin to sing Homeward Bound… I think… our future… our kids… we must protect them from such conflict in their lives… they cannot be taken… the wreaths are laid… we pay our respects… the parade marches by… and we move on… but we need never forget.

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➤ Norview Lodge Annual Christmas Bazaar will be held on Thursday November 17, 2011 from 10:00-3:00. A variety of vendors will be on site selling jewellery, crafts, baked goods, candles and much more. A light lunch of soup and rolls will be available for purchase. Admission is free- everyone is welcome!

➤ Ladies Auxiliary Branch 158 Port Dover will be serving a Ham and Scalloped Potato Dinner, November 17th from 5-7pm at the Legion

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➤ Free Organ Concert - featuring John Boon & Tom Hart from Delhi at Waterford United Church on Friday, November 18th at 7:30 pm. All are welcome. Refreshments served following the concert.

➤ For one night only, November 18th at 7:00 pm, the recently awarded Guinness World Record holder The Illusionist Lucas Wilson will be performing at Lighthouse Festival Theatre in Port Dover. This Redesigning Magic show is proudly presented by Theatre Norfolk in support of their professional mentoring program.

➤ Chili Supper on Saturday, November 19, from 5 to 7pm at Marburg Community Hall (1345 Lynn Valley Rd between #6 Highway and Cockshutt

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➤ Festive Fare!!! November, 19th, 2011, 10:00 am – 2:00 pm, Old Windham United Church, 30 Glendale Cres. Simcoe. Bake Table: cake, pies, muffins, cookies, tarts, scones, frozen fruit pies. Deli & Preserves: table of jams, jellies, marmalade, pickles, relishes and other wonderful preserves. Lunch Counter: homemade soups, and chili. desserts. New & Nearly New: In parlour small items such as glassware, novelty nick-nacks, in new or nearly new shape. Also outside vendors. Christmas decorations and jewellery. There is something for everyone!

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By Rev. John CruickshankCourtesy of Man2Man,Newsletter of the Prostate Cancer Centre, London Regional Cancer ProgramThe Cruickshank family men are no strangers to prostate problems. My grandfather had surgery for non-malignant prostate enlargement in 1938 at age 68. The surgery, according to dad, was primitive and horrific. How grandpa lived through it, I will never know! He lived another 22 years.

Dad had his prostate removed in 1980 at age 67. Although not a pleasant experience, he often reflected on the advances made in anaesthesia, surgical techniques and recovery time from his father’s experience.

I really wasn’t surprised when I began experiencing signs of prostate problems in my 50’s. By then, it had become almost a family tradition!

It was Dr. Sales that performed a “Laser Prostatectomy” on me at St. Joseph’s Hospital in London in 1993. I had been plagued with “kidney – bladder infections, complicated by the fact that the bladder was never completely emptied. Although it seemed successful, within 2 or 3 years, problems began to recur.

For about 10 more years I put up with a worsening problem. Sleep was interrupted. During the day, the sudden urges to urinate, expecting to explode only to produce a dribble, became daily experiences. Being in the position of the Minister in a large congregation, I lived with the fear of public embarrassment.

At my request, my G.P. sent me to Dr. Chin. At my first appointment, he did a cystoscopic procedure. I went mentally prepared for some radical surgery. It was time. Much to my

surprise, he didn’t schedule it. Yes, the prostate was much enlarged. Dr. Chin wondered out loud “if something wasn’t hiding in there.”

Instead of a surgical date, I walked out with a prescription for a drug “Flomax.” Talk about a miracle drug! Almost immediately, the panic urges were much reduced and under control.

With the P.S.A. measurements somewhat high and erratic, I had 2 sets of biopsies over the next 4 years. Still no surgery. Then last year, Dr. Chin added Avodart to my drug regimen. This drug is supposed to shrink the prostate. As of today, there has been no measurement of the effectiveness of this. I suspect that the “how” they measure it will be my next surprise.

It is odd how this has worked out. I went to Dr. Chin assuming surgery. My family history and experience pointed to it. I was resigned to it. I was not aware that there were other possibilities. I have been directed to them - thus far very successfully.

Is more surgery in my future? Possibly.

Are there malignancies in the prostate or will they develop? Possibly.

I am becoming, though, somewhat hopeful

that I will do the unthinkable and break a Cruickshank family tradition by not having a radical prostatectomy!

I do know this. Whatever path I am directed to, I shall walk it looking for new surprises.

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I always enjoy stopping in to chat with Cheryl Peck from the Cider Keg. We usually catch up on our families, talk a little business, and have a few laughs.

She is one of those folks who has that energy, drive and the smarts to put it all together… the Cider Keg has Cheryl written all over it.

My family enjoys stopping by pretty much year round; may it be when asparagus, corn, squash, or pumpkins come out… right up to ordering our Christmas baskets.

Which brings me to today’s topic… Christmas in Vittoria is on November 19th and 20th from 10am to 4pm.

This year’s participants in the event are:

• Olde Towne Gallery, 1395

Concession 8… stop by and see Vic’s paintings… he really is a hidden gem in our community (Hi Vic, I’ll try and get out and see you soon).

• Wooden Bear L Winery, 801 Norfolk Street (just outside of Simcoe)… I heard local musician, Tia McGraff will be performing on Saturday… nice touch.

• Royal Oak Feeds, 2275 Highway 24, South

• Grams Pantry, 1565 Highway 24, South

• Plantation House, 1501 Highway 24, South

• Kernal Peanuts, 393 Fishers Glen Road

• The Cider Keg, 1231 Highway 24, South

• A new addition this year is Burning Kiln Winery, located 1709

Front Road… it is worth the visit… trust me!

• Of course, we cannot forget lunch at the Old Town Hall, at 1538 Old Brock Street in Vittoria.

So when you are out and about this weekend stop in at any of these locations and get in the holiday

sprit. There will be lots of great gift ideas, and you are supporting local business folks… if the rest of the owners are anything like Cheryl… you will have a wonderful time.

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By Dave ScottIn my mind, every time I stop in at Port Dover Composite School (PDCS) it is like going home… sure the teachers are all different… different students… but you know it is still my school.

The times they are changing… hmm… where have I heard that before? PDCS is facing tough times with Grand Erie discussing its future… we all remember a little over ten years ago when this debate first arose… and the call went out to save PDCS… well it appears that time has come again.

I understand the financial situation the school board is in and respect that… but at the same time the school board can look at this as an opportunity to work with the folks of Dover.

My brother and sisters, cousins, uncle… all attended PDCS. It was all about community and knowing one another… I am pretty sure you knew almost everyone in the school… huh… kinda’ had to respect one another… it was a small community… wait, it was a small community and it worked! Who knew? Back then I think our school had barely five hundred students.

Far be it from me to say, ‘It was all roses.’ Simcoe Composite School usually dominated sports (except in girls volleyball), but that was

the beauty of Dover… we were that rag tag school, who would fight you to the bitter end… sure we didn’t win a lot of battles… but you know the camaraderie with each other was outstanding… kids would play on three or four different teams together… it was what we did.

Maybe other schools thought we were an easy mark but nothing was farther from the truth.

Looking back now, I have the same friends that I went to school with… lifelong friends…

You could always get help in your studies… teachers always kept their doors open… the gym was always open too.

Besides, what school do you think invented Beach Day? Don’t get me started there…

I have to believe where there is a will, there is a way!

PDCS does not need to be closed… what it needs is community and the school board to believe

it can be done and make it work… then success will happen again.

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Courtesy of Grand Erie District School BoardStudents in the elementary schools in the Norfolk and Brant Counties are increasing their fitness, having a little friendly competition and enjoying one of Canada’s most successful sports. Watching the recent Pan-Am Games and all the rowing results is very inspiring. Recently, at the Ontario University Rowing Championships five Grand Erie alumni excelled at their races. Caleb McCleary, formerly of Burford Elementary, and Tyler Wilson, formerly of Elgin Ave. raced against each other in the Lightweight Double and came first and third, respectively. Chaundra Manorome, formerly of West Lynn placed first in the Heavyweight 8. Caleb, Tyler and Chaundra repeated these results at the Canadian University Rowing Championships, last weekend. Many of our local students are starting on the indoor rowing machines, called ergs, and having a lot of fun and success doing a very cardiovascular sport.

Currently, at Elgin Ave. Public School, eighty students are rowing in teams, usually twice a week. Burford District Elementary School also has many students rowing each year. Each team rows for ten minutes and tries to go farther than they did last time. These rows can be during recess or as part of the student’s daily physical activity for some recreational exercise. Some students are rowing to improve their fitness for other sports, like soccer and cross-country. A few students are practicing to row

competitively against other students in Elgin Ave. or in other schools. The team results are posted online, along with results from other schools in Canada, the USA, and even as far away as Germany. Those who wish to compete individually are practising for the Canadian Indoor Championships in February. In these races students under twelve years old row 500 metres and older students row 1000 metres. In high school the distance goes up to 2000 metres and in the spring and summer they row on the water.

Silver Lake Rowing Club makes eight ergs available to the local elementary schools at no cost, on a rotating basis.

Students are looking forward to more rowing competitions, both in Mississauga in February and locally in the spring. Opportunities to have students collaborate with, compete against and get to know students in other Grand Erie schools are great ways to promote the school board’s character attributes of: Respect, Integrity, Responsibility, Team oriented, Perseverance, Compassion, Humility, and Inclusiveness.

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Courtesy of Grand Erie District School Board A team of students at Elgin Avenue have started building robots. Funded by a grant from FLL and donations from several local companies, these students and their coach, Dave Wilson, and Principal, Dennis Wright, are building robots and entering them in a regional tournament this year.

The tournaments are held all around southern Ontario with about twenty-five teams at each one. The teams compete in three areas involving robot movement, teamwork & gracious professionalism and futuristic research. This year the research is into challenges getting food safely from the field to your table. Our team is focusing on food issues around shipping and storage.

The robot is programmed by the team to move around a board and complete a group of tasks, all with Lego pieces and ingenuity. Each team get two and a half minutes for

the robot to complete a set of tasks - autonomously, yes, unassisted by any sort of remote control. All the movements are programmed into the robot. The team designs extra parts and writes the programs to make the robot travel around a board and collect or move other pieces.

Our local sponsors have really helped to make all this happen. The grant from FLL only covers part of the initial costs. Our local sponsors have made it possible to go to a tournament and design and build a robot to compete with. Many thanks go to Erie Shores Wind Farm, Norfolk Power, Staples – Simcoe, Good Redden Klosler, Simcoe Optimetric Clinic, HalNor Computers.

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By MARG WERDEN

Lake Erie Coastal Stewardship Open HouseThe Carolinian Canada Coalition is hosting an open house to present their concept for a Lake Erie Coastal Stewardship Trail at the St. Williams Nursery and Ecology Centre on December 3. When complete, this 600-km trail network will connect the land, the water, the people and their stories from Amherstburg (near Windsor) to Fort Erie (in the Niagara Peninsula.)

Anyone interested in trails, conservation, nature, history, ecotourism, cycling, hiking, canoeing, or kayaking is invited to take part in this event to learn what this trail concept has to offer and how to become a Coast Keeper. The event includes a tour of the new St. Williams Nursery and Ecology Centre, Doug Vallery’s presentation on his recent fun-filled cycling tour of the Erie coast and even a free lunch.

Registration is required by November 25 if you plan on attending. Visit www.carolinian.org for more information!

Deck the halls with boughs of holly!As I start to plan my holiday décor, I’ve been giving some thought to why we use certain plants during the Christmas season, so I’ve done some research. I started with holly. Druids believed that holly was sacred, a symbol of fertility and eternal life, and thought it had magical powers. Cutting down a holly tree would bring bad luck. A Christian legend says that holly miraculously grew leaves out of season to hide the Holy Family from Herod’s soldiers and has been a token of Christ’s gratitude ever since.

Holly replaced mistletoe as a decoration in houses because mistletoe was associated with pagan rituals and the church forbade its use. As a substitute, holly was suggested with the sharply pointed leaves symbolizing the thorns in Christ’s crown and the red berries drops of his blood. The bright green leaves and red berries stand out against the starkness of winter and became a traditional Christmas decoration.

There are many superstitions associated with holly:

• It is said that whoever brings the first sprig of Christmas holly into the house will wear the pants that year, but according to another belief, that depends on what kind of holly is brought in. If the holly used to decorate a home for Christmas is prickly, the man will rule the house for the coming year; but if the holly used is smooth, the woman will rule. (I’m on the lookout for some smooth holly!!!)

• It is a man’s plant and brings good luck and protection to men, the same as ivy does for women.

• It is hung around doors and windows to keep away evil spirits and lightning.

• Elves and fairies, however, were welcome in British households, and sprigs of holly were hung as hiding places for them.

• Romans also gave gifts of holly to their friends during Saturnalia, the festival that honoured Saturn, the god of agriculture and harvest, as good luck charms and protection against evil.

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November is a month of two moods or states of mind. The mood of the first part of the month can be described as ‘reflective, sombre and pensive’ while the words ‘musical, colourful and anticipatory’ show the mood of the second part.

In the first couple of weeks the changes of scenery makes everyone really realize that that change of season has arrived! The friendly, warm sun seems to have gone away and the leafless branches, brown gardens and dull coloured lawns show us that summer is over. People too, show the changes as they take

their morning walk with their faithful four-legged buddies;

they are wearing toques, scarves, mittens and boots as they walk quickly and bodies bent as they breathe the chilly air. Their friend on the lead is sniffing the cold air, head up and enjoying the change in temperature; soon their coat will be thick and longer and ready for those morning walks at ten or twenty below!

Also, during the first part of the month every Canadian community has a ceremony at their cenotaph that brings real meaning to the words, ‘reflective, sombre and pensive.’ On November 11 at 11 o’clock every year the people gather and thank those who defended and are still defending their freedom and rights. It is a time when many of the seniors recall their experiences

of younger years as they stand at attention with stern, stoic faces, lean on their walking canes or sit motionless in their wheelchairs. As they relax a little and take a deep breathe it is a time that brings thoughts of appreciation, thanks and pride and also a smile.

Now it is the middle of the month and the second mood starts to show; it is best described by the words, ‘musical, colourful and anticipatory.’ On those cold morning walks the dogs are so comfy with the ‘new’ fur coats, either those that they grew or their best friend bought for them! Their fellow walker with their leash is standing straighter, looks and feels great in the woollies and is actually taking normal breathes of the sub-zero air! They are true Canadians!!

There are talks about making a rink for the kids as soon as the ground freezes, one hears some preschoolers bragging about the mittens, ‘Grandma made me!’ and adults talking about skating at the arena. Colourful lights are appearing all around us - in the stores, the neighbours’ windows and in the parks. Santa Claus parades are advertised and the music of the season is starting to be heard everywhere; it is so easy to hum or even sing along with music in the malls as one enjoys the setting and sights while at same time recalling the real reason for the season.

Yes, November is a month of changing moods and we Canadians do adapt to change maybe that is why some think we are ‘different’ from other peoples!

Current research demonstrates that elder seniors who live alone are happier, healthier

and generally have a more positive outlook on life when they participate in social events on a regular basis. One reason is that regularly scheduled social activities give the elder senior something to look forward to, and this often goes a long way to helping the senior get through lengthy times alone.

Winter is long. Way too long to hibernate- we’re not bears!!

I recently discovered a very accessible activity available right here in Norfolk County that could easily become one of those scheduled events to look forward to each week. It’s inexpensive and it’s fun- it’s BINGO! Gone are the days of smoke-filled bingo halls and because of that today’s bingo is a healthy activity for the elder senior. Bingo is offered twice a week over the fall and winter months in Simcoe, Wednesday Nights at the Moose Hall on Bank Street and Monday Nights at the Simcoe Legion on West Street. Bingo is a great activity for the mind and reflexes. When dabbing the numbers the player has to concentrate and move the dabber to the square, so there is plenty of practice with hand-eye coordination. As well, Bingo is brain exercise. Keeping an eye on the cards and looking for the winning patterns to emerge is challenging the brain, and the senior brain needs exercise! If you have difficulty hearing, the numbers are clearly shown on video screens and on the front tally board. There is time in between games to chat and an intermission to grab a tea or a bite to eat. In my research on this topic I enjoyed a night of Bingo with my daughter Marie at the Moose Hall. The food was all homemade and inexpensive. I had a great bowl of homemade beef and cabbage soup for $2.25 and it came with a choice of bun or crackers. People also are able to bring their own snacks, so anyone on specific diets can bring along a Tupperware container- no questions asked.

This is a great activity for a grandchild and grandparent to do together (as long as they are 18 or older), an adult child with an elderly parent or a few senior friends on their own.

Drive together or share a cab and enjoy a few hours out in the evening. Bingo starts at 6:30 and lasts about 2 1/2 hours. You can play as many or as few games as you choose. Both halls are fully wheelchair accessible for entrance and washrooms. You might win a game or two, but even if you don’t shout BINGO! you are already a winner- you had a nice social evening, you got out of the house and you notched one more night off of our cold winter calendar.

If you would like more details about these two Bingo nights that I mentioned or if you would like to suggest other activities please do not hesitate to call my office at 519-426-7300.

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Answers to the song lines:1 - April, May; 2 – September; 3 - January, February, June, July; 4 – June, January.

And now, quiz time! There are many songs that have the name of a month in the title, in the lyrics or in both. Here are some examples; do fill in the blanks and hum along! It doesn’t matter if you’re a little off key. Have fun!!

1) ...though ___ showers may come your way, they bring the flowers that bloom in ___ so keep on looking for the bluebird…2) ...the leaves of brown came tumbling down remember that ___ in the rain3) ...I ain’t had no lovin’ since ___, ___, ___ or ___4) ...it’s ___ in ___ when you’re in love…Now the next quiz is, name the months that are not in a song!!! There are five.

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By Emily Daniel The titans are very excited to take part in the vow of silence again this year from November 17-18. The vow of silence is a twenty-four hour period of silence for those who want to participate. It is run by free the children to raise money and awareness for the needs of our world. Last year we raised $4000 and over 300 students participated. This year we are aiming to reach $5000 (that’s enough to build a community well!)This year we will be doing the vow a little differently by working with SCS. We will be having a guest speaker from Free the Children come and talk to those participating at Holy Trinity. After school, all those

participating, from both schools, will be walking together and meeting on Norfolk Street where we will line the streets in silence. Together we hope to raise more awareness in our own community.Don’t forget that Coffee Haus is taking place on November 24. It is open to the public and sure to be a great evening on song and sound! Tickets are $3 in advance and $5 at the door.Next week is Bullying Awareness Week taking place in school boards across Ontario. Holy Trinity's Equity and Inclusion club is planning some great activities to raise awareness of bullying and exclusion in our own community. It is sure to be a very eye opening week.

This month I decided to talk about some common questions/myths/issues that come up with CPAP therapy.

Q: Will I have to use CPAP for my entire Life?A: In most situations, yes. As a

general rule, Sleep Apnea is not curable, it is treatable. It is treated by using a CPAP (Continuous Positive Airway Pressure) unit. There are situations where the severity of your Sleep Apnea can decrease and your CPAP pressure may be adjusted accordingly. For this reason, it is important to keep regular biannual check-ups with your sleep physician. If it has been more than 2 years since you last saw a sleep physician, make an appointment to see them.

Q: Is Sleep Apnea an inherited trait?A: Yes. In most causes of Sleep Apnea, it will be something you likely inherited and something that you will likely pass on. If you have immediate family members who suffer from Sleep Apnea and you have any signs/symptoms of it, it is likely that you also have Sleep

Apnea and should see a physician.

Q: When should I replace my CPAP mask?A: it is recommended that most masks be replaced on an annual basis. While you may think your mask looks ok, if it is being worn nightly, it should be replaced every year. Even with daily cleaning, once a CPAP mask is a year old, it becomes difficult to get it clean and properly remove any bacteria. As it ages, the seal and the headgear become worn out, stretched out and no longer fit/seal effectively.

Q: I wear my CPAP mask, all night and I’m still snoring, why?A: There are 2 possible reasons for this. The first possibility is that you are experiencing a mouth leak and thus you are not getting the full benefit of your CPAP, which will allow you to snore again. The first thing to do to resolve this is

to look at adjusting or changing your mask. If you are using a nasal mask, switching to a full face mask will often resolve this. If you are using a full mask it may be leaking or no long fitting properly. The best thing to do is visit a CPAP vendor and discuss your mask options and mask fit. The second possible reason for your snoring is that your CPAP pressure is no longer accurate for your needs. Your CPAP vendor can assist you with this by discussing your CPAP settings with your sleep lab. Whatever the cause of this, visit a CPAP vendor and they will help you resolve it.

Lyndsey Ross, RRT, BSc.Respiratory HomeCare Solutions Simcoe39 Kent Street North, Unit 2Simcoe, Ontario p. 519.426.1113e. simcoe@rhscanada.com

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By Lyndsey Ross, RRT, BSc.

Courtesy of Norview LodgeFlying Officer Ron Moffat was busy at Norview this week selling poppies and reminiscing about the war. Ron enlisted four days after his eighteenth birthday and flew thirty-eight missions as a tail gunner during WWII. He flew in Halifax bombers and B24 Liberator bombers.

Ron lost his brother during the war. Like Ron, he was a tail gunner and was shot down during the invasion of Normandy.

Ron is married to a beautiful lady and according to Ron he has five of the best daughters that a father could ever wish for.

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By Dave ScottYou know when a name sounds familiar… you kinda’ think… ‘Where have I heard that name? Do I know that person?’ Last week, the name Mary Reid got stuck in my mind and kept rolling around… I had been informed that Mary was the new owner of curves in Port Dover… so I decided to do a little story.

Of course as soon as I walked in the door I recognized Mary… I had sat with Mary a few years earlier at the Curling Club in Simcoe and did a fun interview.

I was surprised, I didn’t make the connection… she is full of energy, a real positive person, always helping others, and she gets involved in the community.

Mary and her husband moved to Port Dover eighteen years ago and love it there.

I asked about her purchasing Curves and her background in the fitness industry. She explained that she has been a member of Curves for as far back as she could remember and has been an employee for the last three years… when the opportunity arose to purchase the business, Mary jumped at the chance.

While the different business aspects are a learning process for Mary, the existing clients have someone familiar to relate to.

As most of you are well aware, Curves is a female only workout facility… I know I know… they let me in… enough with the jokes!

The workout program is circuit based, with a complete workout taking thirty minutes. That includes warm-up cardio, strength training, stretching and cool down. Mary explains that today’s women are very busy and a quality workout at Curves fits into their schedule nicely. Mary has watched women have success with the program over the years and it has brought her much joy!

The cool thing about this circuit is that as you prepare to use each piece of equipment you have your own coded key that you insert. The key itself tells the member the level of intensity you need to work at to reach your goal on that piece of equipment. After completing the circuit twice, the participant can go to the computer screen and see the result from their workouts. They can even look back on their last nine workouts to monitor their progression.

There is always a coach on hand, to make sure you are using the equipment properly, to correct any bad habits you may be developing, to encourage and to help.

I was impressed with all that Curves has to offer and I can see why ladies of all ages use Curves (including the Hub’s own Pat Grant). It provides strength training and a cardio workout that will benefit all.

I know I am a guy - what would I know? Well give Mary a call yourself… stop in and take a tour… get to know the ladies at Curves… call 519-583-3688.

maRy ReiD New Owner of Curves in Port Dover

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Hwy 6 E., Port Dover www.rickmccall.com 519.583.1400

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There was something a little different going on over at the Rick McCall Volkswagen dealership in Simcoe on Saturday. You see Rick was helping out Nancy Mcgugan and Jean Godding from Found Friends. Nancy and Jean were helping three kittens and two adult cats find good homes. The adult cats had been abandoned in the Delhi area… so the two ladies came to the rescue, giving then a place to stay. At first they thought the female cat was thin and weak... but soon realized that she was

pregnant with kittens. Once the kittens were born, the ladies set about getting them their first shots, and had them checked over (a big thanks to Queensway

Vet for helping out).

Saturday marked eleven weeks… Nancy and Jean knew it was time for the kittens to find good homes.

They set up an area for the cats in the dealership’s front office and showroom… you could stop in and adopt one of these feline friends and also receive an adoption kit which included an agreement (to ensure quality care), a bag of food, blanket, play toys and even a treat for the new owner.

Nancy explained that getting to know the potential owners was important because they want to make sure it is a good fit for everyone.

Nancy and Jean wanted to thank Rick, “We had a great day Saturday at Rick McCall Volkswagen. Rick and his staff went above and beyond to accommodate us!”

At the end of the day, there were two kittens still looking for homes. If you would like to help these kittens, please call, 519-582-4690.

It was great to see folks like Nancy and Jean going that extra mile to help our animal friends find loving homes…. Great work ladies!

FounD FRienDs

By Dave Scott

Jean Godding (left) and Nancy Mcgugan along with kittens, Taffy and Twizzler from Found Friends.

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• Holly did not get its name from "holy" but from an ancient word meaning “prickly.”

Holly is a shrub or tree found primarily in North America, Europe and Asia, with hundreds of species of the plant ranging from short shrubs to tall trees. Holly is dioecious, with male and female reproductive structures found on separate plants, so both a male and a female plant are needed to have red berries on the female plant. Holly berries are toxic to humans, resulting in nausea and severe stomach aches, but are a vital source of food for some animals and birds. The green leaves, however, have been used in herbal remedies for centuries for various medical conditions, but there is little medical proof of the plant's effectiveness. Holly wood is hard and compact, making it excellent for carving and is sometimes used to make chess pieces and walking sticks.

Norfolk Nature NotesContinued from page 6

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Honestly, it’s OK if you would rather stare at the picture of the car than read the rest of the ad. In fact,

we kind of designed the All-New 2012 Passat so you wouldn’t have to read ads like this. The sleek,

sophisticated lines should speak for themselves, saying things like, “Sure it looks great on the outside,

but wait until you see the amazing standard features, like Bluetooth® connectivity and the leather-

wrapped steering wheel, in the very spacious and comfortable interior that even boasts class-leading

rear seat legroom*.” So, go ahead, look at the picture again and then look at the price below. Then

you’ll really know what we mean when we say the 2012 Passat pretty much sells itself.

Just look at the picture again.

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*Based on a comparison of other 2011 models available at the time of publication, in the Intermediate sedan segment. **Base MSRP of a new and unregistered 2012 Passat 2.5L base model with manual transmissionis $25,973, including $1,365 freight and PDI, $29 EHF (tires), $100 air conditioning levy, $5 OMVIC fee and up to $499 dealer administrative fee. License, insurance, registration, options, TFFC (if applicable) and other applicable taxes are extra. Model shown: 2012 Passat Highline 2.5L with options and accessories, $34,173. Vehicle may not be exactly as shown. Dealer may sell for less. Dealer order/trade may be necessary. Visit vw.ca or your Volkswagen dealer for details. “Volkswagen”, the Volkswagen logo and “Passat” are registered trademarks of Volkswagen AG. The Bluetooth word mark and logos are registered trademarks of Bluetooth SIG, Inc. © 2011 Volkswagen Canada.

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NOW STARTING FROM $25,973**. IT PRETTY MUCH SELLS ITSELF.

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Honestly, it’s OK if you would rather stare at the picture of the car than read the rest of the ad. In fact, we kind of designed the All-New 2012 Passat so you wouldn’t have to read ads like this. The sleek, sophisticated lines should speak for themselves, saying things like, “Sure it looks great on the outside, but wait until you see the amazing standard features, like Bluetooth® connectivity and the leather-wrapped steering wheel, in the very spacious and comfortable interior that even boasts class-leading rear seat legroom*.” So, go ahead, look at the picture again and then look at the price below. Then you’ll really know what we mean when we say the 2012 Passat pretty much sells itself.

THE ALL-NEW 2012 PASSAT.

NOW STARTING FROM $25,973**. IT PRETTY MUCH SELLS ITSELF.

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