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Dealer NameDealer Address – (XXX) XXX-XXXX vw.ca*Limited time finance purchase offer available through Volkswagen Finance, on approved credit. MSRP of $16,976 for a new and unregistered 2013 Jetta 2.0L base model with 5-speed manual transmission, including $1,395 freight and PDI, $29 EHF (tires), $5 OMVIC fee, $58 PPSA fee and up to $499 dealer administrative fee. Financed at 2.4% APR for 84 months equals 182 bi-weekly payments of $97.89. Down payment or equivalent trade-in, due at signing, may be required. Cost of borrowing is $1,489 for a total obligation of $17,874. License, insurance, registration, options, TFFC, if applicable, and other applicable taxes are extra. Certain conditions apply. Dealer may sell for less. Dealer order/trade may be necessary. Offer ends April 30, 2013 and is subject to change or cancellation without notice. Model shown: 2013 Jetta 2.5L Highline, $26,618. Vehicle may not be exactly as shown. Visit vw.ca or your Volkswagen dealer for details. “Volkswagen”, the Volkswagen logo and “Jetta” are registered trademarks of Volkswagen AG. © 2013 Volkswagen Canada.

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The Boosters Committee of The Vittoria & District Foundation is raring to go! On Saturday, March 16, we will present our 17th Annual World-Famous Spaghetti Dinner & Auction at the Vittoria & District Community Centre. This Dinner and Auction has earned a well-deserved reputation as a “fun” and entertaining social event as well as a most successful fundraiser for this registered charity.Thanks to the remarkable ongoing generosity of our contributors, our dedicated volunteers and our loyal and enthusiastic bidders, the event has so far raised nearly half a million dollars which has been spent locally on health, education, heritage, community service, youth and seniors projects and programs, and other charitable activities.The V&DF has been blessed for several years to have renowned artist and sculptor Alec Godden contribute a number of his outstanding and popular stainless steel sculptures (sundials, birds of prey and songbirds) which we were proud to feature in our Live Auction. The Boosters look forward with great anticipation to featuring Alec’s contribution again this year.Another featured item in this year’s Auction will be a beautifully-framed Original Vic Gibbons oil painting of a woodland fall scene. This signed painting has recently been appraised at $6,200. It is a large masterpiece (24" x 48" – frame size is 32" x 56"), which could be enjoyed in either a corporate office or a family residence. The V&DF is delighted that Paul and Cindy Beischlag of Vittoria have generously contributed this exciting piece of art to their auction. Both the donors and the Foundation sincerely hope that bidding will be spirited and the painting will find a new owner who will appreciate it and enjoy it as much as the Beischlags have.Other popular items returning which have been available for several years include the "Cabin Fever" Breakaway Package – A gourmet Dinner party for 8 couples at 'The Cabin', catered by accomplished chefs “The Fairly Fat Guys” and their entourage – donated by Gary Cooper of Walsh and Tom Haskett of Vittoria; gorgeous quilts created by local quilters; and the notorious “MAFIA Mystery Box” donated by the VittoriaMAFIA.There are usually at least 75 Live Auction items, 100 Silent Auction items, and 100 Raffle or Door prizes available. There are no reserve bids on the auction items, and

everything is sold to the highest bidder. The items donated include Antiques; Art; Carvings; new Clothing; Collectables; Food; Gift Certificates; Handicrafts; Historical Memorabilia; Household items; Metalworks; Services; Special Interest; Sports; Woodcrafts; and other miscellaneous items of interest.The schedule for Auction Day is as follows: Mingling and Viewing of auction and raffle items from 4:00 pm; Spaghetti Dinner at 5:30 pm; Auction Action at 6:45 pm (Live Auction, Silent Auction, Raffles and Door Prizes).All profits will be distributed to worthy and deserving charitable activities within our community. Your generous bids and cheerful support of our draws and raffles allows us to continue to deliver these very important services and programs where they are most needed.Since its creation in 1997, The Vittoria & District Foundation (V&DF), often assisted by its Vittoria service club partners in “The Magnificent Seven” (the Thompson Memorial Park Committee, the Vittoria Firefighters Association, the Vittoria Lamport Club, the Vittoria Lioness, the Vittoria Lions Club, and the Vittoria Women’s Institute) has raised and contributed more than $450,000 to assist with a variety of charitable projects which would enhance the quality of life for residents of Vittoria and the surrounding district. Our beneficiaries have included the following: Norfolk County Facilities and programs (Vittoria Town Hall; Vittoria & District Community Centre; Port Dover Harbour Museum; Delhi Spray Park; Simcoe Soccer Park, etc.) – $165,000; Norfolk General Hospital upgrades (Emergency Room and Diagnostic Imaging Expansion, CT Scanner, Digital Mammography Equipment, Critical Care Ultrasound, etc.) – $110,000; Youth, Women’s and Seniors projects, etc. – $75,000; Scholarships and School Projects, etc. – $55,000; Other Charitable Activities (including Heritage, Social, Cultural, Health and Environmental projects, etc.) – $35,000.Lyle Smith, our Auctioneer is efficient, effective and entertaining. He has cheerfully donated his services for 15 previous auctions. Linda Ball and her team provide and prepare the spaghetti, meatballs, salads, and garlic bread for the dinner, not to mention the ‘to-die-for’ desserts. Our 60-70 volunteers

will do their best to ensure you have an unforgettable, enjoyable, fun experience. Incidentally, our volunteers also purchase their own tickets for this outstanding event.You must have a ticket to attend, eat and bid at this Auction. Tickets are not available at the door. Every year so far, we have sold out. At this writing, there are a very limited number of tickets available. Tickets are $25 each. Your ticket stub provides your

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By Dave ScottEvery year at about this time, Terry Sheppard and I get together, for a coffee (by the way, thanks for the coffee Terry!) at Sheppard Furniture in Simcoe. We find a couple of recliners and catch up on the goings on in and around Norfolk County. Our conversation swings to the wonderful things that the Simcoe Lions Club have been up to and we chat about the yearly Lions show… which is Girls Just Want to Have Fun! Terry explains that the five finalists from Norfolk Has Talent will be performing. It is great to have home grown quality talent on display for all of us to hear. We cannot forget that the Lions chorus will be singing along with performing a few skits thrown in for good measure… and our Hub favourite, Claire Senko, has also been invited to perform. It can’t get much better than that for a night out.All the Lions take tremendous pride in putting on a high quality show, as has been the tradition for the past 62 years. Their sense of community and commitment is unwavering. With projects

ranging from the gym at Simcoe Composite School (SCS) to Camp Trillium, assisting with the new soccer pavilion, helping the elderly… a Lions’ job is never done when it comes to helping others.Which brings us to the date of this year’s event, April 5th and 6th at SCS in Simcoe. Hurry and get your tickets quick and enjoy an awesome night of entertainment.You can purchase your tickets at the Pic-A-Tic Lottery Booth in the Simcoe Town Centre. Come help the Lions celebrate another successful show this year and enjoy the great home grown talent we have to offer!

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The Junior Community Gardener Program is a joint venture of the Norfolk-Gilbertson Community Gardens, The Simcoe & District Horticultural Society and Eising Greenhouses & Garden Centre.The Program is open to 9 to 13 year olds and involves four learning sessions of an hour each which are held at Eising Greenhouses and at the Community Gardens. During the learning sessions, the young gardens start their plants for their gardens from seed and later

transplant them out into their plots. Certain flowers and vegetables will be then entered into the Horticultural Society's August Flower Show plus the gardens and their log books will be evaluated for points which go towards Gardener of the Year Trophies.The cost is four dollars which is for a junior membership to the Horticultural Society. Contact: Dave Zeldon Phone: (519) 443-4807 e-mail: dzeldon@hotmail.com

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The Port Dover Sit to be Fit class, which started in January, has grown quickly with new members starting each week. Front Row (left-right): Fitness Coordinator Somerleigh Lasko, Barb Henderson, Maggie Smithers, Karen Smith. Middle Row: Carol Palmer, Mary Dungabell, Jean Sowden, Judy Whitmore, Opal Cleeves, Dianne Telfer. Back Row: Margaret Dring, Maebell Cruickshank, Bernie Villamere, Thia Harrison.

After noticing a need for a low-impact exercise program open to all ages and abilities, Sherri Miller of the Haldimand Abilities Centre (HAC) in Hagersville, decided to create her own unique exercise program called Sit to be Fit. Miller took several senior fitness instructor courses at the Canadian Centre for Activity and Aging, in London, and began adapting the exercises to be done while sitting. She held her first sit-to-be-fit class in February 2009 at the Village by the Grand Condos in Dunnville. Interest in the class grew quickly and classes are now available at several locations across Haldimand County. This past January, with Falls Prevention funding, Sit to be Fit classes are now being offered in Norfolk County. Sit to be Fit is a low impact work out that focuses on increasing muscle and balance therefore improving daily living skills. It is a free program that is open to all fitness levels and abilities.“So far the response has been nothing but positive,” says Somerleigh Lasko, Fitness Coordinator for Norfolk County sit-to-be-fit classes. Lasko, who has a background in Rehabilitation and spends her spare time as a Cheerleading Coach, has really enjoyed learning how to adapt the exercises for all abilities. “It’s important to exercise regularly to keep both our brains and our bodies strong and healthy. Sit to be Fit classes are a wonderful way to get regular exercise, especially if you aren’t sure where to begin.” Maebell Cruickshank, of Port Dover, heard about the class through friends and relatives. After having a few falls around the house she thought it would be a good idea to start a regular exercise routine to build up her strength.“Balance has become an issue as I’ve gotten older and it’s hard to be motivated to do exercise on my

own,” says Cruickshank. Exercises at Sit to be Fit classes increase strength, balance, flexibility and endurance. Some of the benefits of strength training include heavier bone density and improved balance. Balance is essential for carrying out daily tasks without falling. “A class like this is perfect for me. I really enjoy the exercises and the people in the class make it fun.”Free Sit to be Fit classes are offered each week in Norfolk County at the following locations:• Monday mornings from 10 am to 11 am at the Waterford Community Centre, 61 Church St. W.• Monday afternoons from 1:30 pm to 2:30 pm at Hazel Place 645 Norfolk St. N., Simcoe• Friday afternoons from 1 pm to 2 pm at the Port Dover Silver Lake Market, 320 St. Patrick St.• Saturday mornings from 11 am to 12 pm at the Delhi Community Health Centre, 105 Main St.Those interested in joining a Sit to be Fit class are welcome to do so at any time, remember it is important to speak with your doctor whenever starting any new exercise routine.For more information about the Sit to be Fit exercise program please call Fitness Coordinator Somerleigh Lasko at (519) 428-7771.

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of conservation minded organizations such as the Ministry of Natural Resources, The Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters, The Federation of Ontario Naturalists and others. Wild Turkeys had been captured in the U.S. and shipped to this area for release. I think there were 29 birds which had been radio collared for tracking There were a couple of different release sites three or four miles apart. The turkeys were in individual boxes, which were lined up facing the small clearing and the forest beyond. Someone was

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Vitamin C has several actions that may offer protection against cancer and or other serious illness. It protects cells and their contents, including

DNA, from damage. Vitamin C also helps the body neutralize environmental pollution and toxic chemicals, it enhances immune function, and it inhibits the formation of cancer-causing compounds such as nitrosamines, found in processed meats. Vitamin C preferentially kills cancer cells. It is not toxic to normal healthy cells and can be given at very high doses without harm to the patient. The use of vitamin C as a cytotoxic (cancer cell-killing) agent has been used for over 40 years.Intravenous therapy means to administer a substance or drug directly into a vein. Vitamin C taken in capsule form by mouth cannot achieve high enough blood levels to kill cancer cells, thus the use of intravenous therapy is necessary. Therapeutic dosages of 25 to 100 grams have been used regularly to eliminate cancer. It is impossible to consume that dose by mouth. Optimal absorption of capsule doses by mouth is 1000-2000mg per hour. Generally people will experience diarrhea at higher oral doses anywhere from 2000mg to 10,000 mg (2-10 grams), depending on their individual bowel tolerance and tissue saturation. When vitamin C is given through IV no diarrhea occurs. Blood levels of 350mg/dl must be maintained for therapeutic results to be achieved, and this effect lasts between 30 minutes to 6 hours, depending on the person. Oral routes cannot guarantee a constant serum level. Vitamin C given through IV lends itself to controlling this vital variable in order to ensure cytotoxic levels within the blood. None the less, intravenous vitamin C is a safe therapy. It does not have side effects such as hair loss, nausea, diarrhea, or fatigue.IV Vitamin C can be used safely along with chemotherapy and radiation therapy to treat cancer directly, decrease side effects from conventional treatments and increase treatment outcomes. Recent trials have demonstrated combined effectiveness of IV Vitamin C when used with Gemcitibine chemotherapy. Your Naturopathic Doctor at the Armstrong Clinic can answer more questions, and determine whether IV Vitamin C is the right therapy for you.

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If you were water slave to your garden last summer due to the drought conditions we experienced, maybe growing herbs would be something to consider.Growing culinary herbs combines the beauty and fragrance of flowers with the functional use of plants as food. Culinary herbs can be shrubs, bushes, climbers, annuals or perennials. They can be grown in small gardens or in containers as patio plants or hanging baskets. Herbs also make very functional borders. Gardeners tend to be very creative in their visual designs incorporating the many textures, foliage shades and hues, along with the myriad flower colours and unmistakable fragrances found in the herb selections.Generally speaking, herbs do best in full sunlight, on well-drained sandy-loam soil. High soil fertility is not necessary as most herbs produce more of the essential oils needed for flavour and fragrance, more easily, on less-fertile soils. Once planted, herbs require no fertilizer, very little water (water only when plants begin to wilt in the hot sun, but then water thoroughly), no spraying (they have very few, if any, serious insect or disease problems) and the occasional weeding.Good results occur when they are planted away from competing plants, with a good layer of mulch around them to help keep the weed competition down if grown in a garden situation.Now it appears that many gardeners in fact are directing their interests towards homegrown fresh herbs and dried herbs for their culinary endeavours and growing phytomedicinal and aromatic herbs for their health benefits.Fresh Herbs: chives, basil, dillweed, oregano, watercress, peppermint, spearmint, thyme, tarragon, sorrel, leaf coriander, garlic. Dried Culinary herbs: Basil oregano, savoury, mint, thyme, marjoram, dill seed, coriander seed, caraway, poppy seed. Phytomedicinals: Borage, evening primrose, American and Siberian ginseng, golden seal, echinacea, milk thistle, feverfew, catnip, ginkgo, burdock, sheep sorrel, slippery elm, Chinese rhubarb. Aromatic Selections: Lemon basil, lavender, rosemary, clove-pink, mignonettePlease Note:Be aware that some herbs are very aggressive in establishing themselves, spread easily and are highly competitive. Such examples include members of the mint family, dill and fennel. Planting in a container can control aggressive herbs. If planted in a mixed garden, separate from other plants by a physical barrier that prevents the roots or rhizomes from spreading. Our local garden centres always have a good supply of herb varieties on hand, but if you are looking for a more comprehensive source try:www.richters.com

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We had a great Retirement Income Workshop at the Erie Beach Hotel in Port Dover during February. There was an excellent discussion

on the Six Mistakes Retirees Make Planning Their Retirement Income. We shared ideas on how retirees need to be financially prepared for 20 to 40 years of retirement and how inflation can negatively affect retirement income.The average annual inflation rate from 1900 to 2005 was 4.2%. For the past ten years, we’ve been living in a lower than average inflation environment. Despite that, people on fixed retirement income are finding it difficult to live within their means. What will happen to them when inflation starts to creep up after the global financial system correction of 2008; with governments flooding the world with printed money in an attempt to repair the damage?Inflation constantly erodes what your current savings can buy through increased costs and diminished purchasing power. What would one million dollars in 2000 be worth in 2010, after inflation? It would be worth about $780,000 - a loss of $220,000 in purchasing power. Furthermore, the Consumer Price Index for Elderly consumers (CPI-E) basket of goods is different, and the goods in it are more expensive than for people of other ages. This means that inflation hits older people even harder.Over time inflation significantly reduces purchasing power. At a 2.5% inflation rate, your cost of living will triple after 25 years! Think about that. What does it cost you now to heat your house, pay the taxes, utilities and groceries? Multiply that cost by three. That is what you will need to pay for the same goods and services you are currently buying. So if you expect to be retired for a couple of decades then you will need to calculate how inflation will affect your standard of living.If you expect be retired for approximately 25 years, does your written retirement plan include a tripling of your annual income? If it doesn’t, then perhaps you need to rewrite your plan.

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at each box waiting for the signal to release the birds. I stood with my camera ready for the action. When the word was given the boxes were opened. The turkeys exploded out the openings, lifted into the air, soared across the clearing and disappeared into the forest. The action was so fast I didn’t get one usable photograph of that unforgettable moment’ when history was made. We all know the success of this reintroduction program. Today Wild Turkeys are abundant throughout most of Southern Ontario. In the winter they tend to flock and I counted 139 in one flock on the Fisherville Christmas Bird Count in Haldimand a

couple of years ago. Small flocks are easy to see during the winter months. They are often in the corn or bean fields close to the forest edge.”Wild Turkeys mate in early spring and a great thrill is to see a large “Tom” strutting about and displaying his magnificent feathers as he attempts to woo a hen. Vic Gibbons has certainly caught this awesome sight with his painting “Spring Fever”; and don’t you just love that title. Vic showed me, by moving the painting around to catch different light, how he caught the iridescent colours in the “Tom’s” ruffles. It was truly amazing.

Discovering Birds in NorfolkContinued from page 6

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By MARG WERDEN Spring is in the air!As I walked out to the mailbox on one of the mild days last week, I heard a male Northern Cardinal loudly proclaiming his presence with his string of clear whistles. My problem, however, was in deciding which of the five cardinals I could see was singing. It’s been quite a winter for this conspicuously coloured bird. One day, I counted 11 cardinals, a mix of males and females, at our feeders. In previous years, I was lucky to see three at the same time. By the way, is such a large gathering of avian cardinals also known as a conclave, such as the one that is meeting in Rome at the moment to elect a new pope? I checked my list of “collective nouns” – a parliament of owls, a mustering of storks, a charm of hummingbirds, etc – but cardinals weren’t included on the list. Just wondering! Interestingly, however, there is a connection between the two types of cardinals. Catholic Church cardinals wear red robes and these robes gave both the common and the scientific name (Cardinalis cardinalis) to this bird.Just over one hundred years ago, the Northern Cardinal was a rare visitor to this area and was considered to be a southern bird, rarely seen north of the Ohio River valley, which forms the northern boundary of Kentucky. However, the range has slowly moved northward, partially as a result of winter feeding by humans, which encourages the birds to remain

throughout the year. By 1895, the Northern Cardinal had extended its range to the Great Lakes and the first Northern Cardinal spotted in Ontario was found in London on November 30, 1896. By the mid-1920s, it was well established in southern Ontario. Although the brilliant red plumage of the male makes it the more easily spotted, the female has a more subtle beauty. She is pale brown overall with warm reddish tinges in her wings, long tail and crest. Both males and females have a black face and a large, thick, red-orange bill. Northern Cardinals don’t moult into a duller winter plumage, so they are a wonderful sight amidst the duller birds at the feeders in our snowy backyards throughout the winter.In many species of birds, only the male sings to attract a mate. However, the female Northern Cardinal is one of the few female North American songbirds that also sing. This is often done while sitting on the nest, which may be giving the male information about when to bring food to the nest. The Northern Cardinal’s song is a string of loud and clear down-slurred or two-parted whistles, (cheer, cheer, cheer or birdie, birdie, birdie), often speeding up and ending in a slow trill. In summer, these whistles are often the first sound one hears in the morning.Scientists have described at least 16 different calls for this species, but the most common one is a loud, metallic chip, used to warn intruders away from their territory, to sound the alarm when predators are near, to give notice that the bird is approaching the

nest, or to encourage nestlings to leave the nest. A mated pair shares song phrases, but the female’s song may be longer and more complex than that of the male.In the spring, as the nesting season approaches, the female begins to visit possible nest sites in the company of the male. The pair “consults” by calling back and forth and holding nesting material in their bills as they assess each site. Cardinals use a variety of trees and shrubs for their nesting site, including dogwood, honeysuckle, hawthorn, grape, red cedar, spruce, blackberry brambles, maples and rush bushes. Nests are usually wedged into a fork of a small branch, hidden in dense foliage. Although males may provide some of the nest-building material, it is the female who does the building over the course of three to nine days. She crushes the twigs with her bill to make them pliable and then bends the twigs around her body and pushes them in a cup shape with her feet. The nest cup consists of four layers of material: coarse twigs and perhaps bits of garbage, a leafy mat, grapevine bark, and a lining of grasses, stems, rootlets, and pine needles. The diet of the Northern Cardinal consists mainly of seeds and fruits, but is supplemented with insects, particularly in the spring when nestlings are fed mostly insects. Cardinals eat most kinds of bird seed, but favour black oil sunflower seeds. Cardinals are very territorial, so it will be interesting to see if the five or six pairs I’ve seen this winter will manage to divide our property peacefully among them. A male

Cardinal can be very fierce in his defence of his territory, and will sometimes attack his own reflection in shiny surfaces such as windows and car mirrors. Birds may spend hours fighting off these intruders, but the behaviour usually ends as the hormone levels go down.So, with the Cardinals singing and a report from my daughter that she heard Chorus Frogs on Wolfe Island (near Kingston) last week, can spring be far away?Butterfly Conservation and ManagementThe Norfolk Field Naturalists’ monthly meeting on Tuesday, March 12 (7:30 pm at the Simcoe Seniors’ Centre, 89 Pond Street) will feature guest speaker Deanna Lindblad. Deanna will discuss how zoos, natural history museums, botanical gardens, and state and federal wildlife agencies are progressively focusing on insects, particularly charismatic groups such as butterflies and pollinators, to help advance local conservation efforts and foster increased environmental stewardship, science literacy and community engagement. The public is welcome to attend.

Although the male Northern Cardinal is more conspicuous than the female, there is a subtle beauty to the female’s pale brown plumage tinged with warm red.

Four competitive and eight recreational Vision-Impaired curling teams will be competing for Provincial Championships at the Simcoe Curling Club on March 15th and March 16th. The Winner of the competitive provincial championship will advance to national championships to be held in Ottawa in February 2014.

The Simcoe Curling Club is particularly excited to be hosting this event, as our home team is the defending Provincial champion and recently went on to win the 2013 Canadian championship.Games will be held at the Simcoe Curling Club, which is located on the grounds of the Norfolk County Fair in Simcoe. All games are open to the public free of charge. The Simcoe Curling Club

welcomes visitors and encourages all interested parties to join us to watch these athletes in action.A detailed schedule of games will be posted on the Simcoe Curling Club website: www.simcoecurlingclub.ca and will be posted at the curling club.

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— The Alzheimer Society of Haldimand Norfolk offers monthly education sessions at Port Dover, Lions Silver Lake Farmer’s market the first Wednesday of each month. March‘s topic, “Home Safety for People with Dementia” Delhi education will be cancelled for Friday, March 8th Please call (519) 428-7771 to receive a schedule of upcoming topics and to register for sessions. Limited seating.— Try Lacrosse for Free!! Friday March 8 & Friday March 22 at the Waterford District High School Large Gym. Ages 3 to 7 from 7 pm to 7:45 pm; Ages 8 to 12 from 7:45 pm to 8:30 pm; Ages 13 to 21 from 8:30 pm to 9:30 pm. Registration Table for the 2013 Season will be open from 7 pm until 9:30 pm http://simcoeminorlacrosse.ca/events.php?news_id=697922.— It’s time for the 6th Annual “Grate Groan-Up Spelling Bee” on Wednesday, March 6 at 6 pm, The Royal Canadian Legion Simcoe. Come for dinner and cheer for your favourite spelling team during this community FUN-RAISER

hosted by the Rotary Club of Norfolk Sunrise. All profits support Rotary projects within our community. Dinner tickets $25 in advance, $30 at the door. For more information, visit www.grategroanupbee.com or contact Nancy Sherwin (519) 583-3937.— March Meeting of the Simcoe & District Horticultural Society will feature our guest speaker, Jane Noble. The theme of the evening is "Flower Power". A day at the Chelsea Flower Show. The place where a gardener's dreams come true! Join us. Everyone is welcome. The meeting is on March 13 at 7:30 at the Junior Farmers Building in the Norfolk Fairgrounds at the corner of Queen St. & South Drive, Simcoe. Admission is $ 2 www.gardenontario.org.— Irish Stew Supper at Grace United Church, Port Dover on Wednesday, March 13, from 5 to 7 pm - Adults $10; Children Under 12 $5; Preschool Free. Come & Enjoy!— "Food + Water = Life Fundraiser" Friday, March 15th at Simcoe Legion (downstairs) 200 West St, 8 pm - midnight. Cost at door is Goodwill donation or non-perishable for Food Bank. 50/50 draw - penny table - Photo Booth with Cassandra King Belisle - "Clean Water" Penny Jar Music by Hens For Friends and Dharma Road.— Ham Dinner – With an Irish Twist - St. John’s Anglican Church, Woodhouse, 879 Norfolk St. S., Simcoe - Saturday, March 16 - Celebrate St. Patrick, 5 – 7 pm. Serving Limerick Ham, Mashed Potatoes or Colcannon, Vegetables, Salad, Biscuits, Dessert, Tea, Coffee & Green

Lemonade. Adults - $15; Child under 12 - $7. Join Us for Good Food & Good Fellowship - Celebrate the Saint with Us.— Chili Supper at Marburg Community Hall, 1345 Lynn Valley Rd, on Saturday, March 16 From 5 - 7 pm. $7 Each - Chili, Roll or Toast & Dessert.— Delhi Senior Friendship Centre, 418 Queen Street, Delhi - New! Sunday Afternoon Music for March - 2nd and 3rd Sundays 2 to 5 pm. Sing Along, Piano, Open Stage. Bring your voices or instruments or sit back and be entertained. For more Information call Chris (519) 583-9038.— Canadian Mental Health Association now offering a Support and Education Program for adult family members and friends who support a relative with a mental illness. Meetings held on the 1st Tuesday of every month from 7 - 8:30 pm at 395 Queensway West, Simcoe. For more information please contact Joanne Cleland, (519) 428-2380 or email jcleland@cmha-hn.ca.— SIT TO BE FIT now offered across Norfolk County! Make your new year’s resolution a reality! This is an adaptable exercise program for all ages and abilities. Exercises focus on increasing strength and balance. FREE of charge! Mondays: Hazel Place, 645 Norfolk Street N, Simcoe at 1:30 - 2:30 pm. Fridays: Port Dover Silver Lake Market, 320 St Patrick Street, Port Dover, 1 - 2 pm. Saturdays: Delhi Community Health Centre, 105 Main Street, Delhi, 11 am - 12 pm. Contact slasko@alzhn.ca or (519) 428-7771 for more information.

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By Dave ScottSome of the truly unique and simply beautiful settings we have in and around Norfolk County would be our quality trails that we have for walking, running and biking. While getting out running, I have to admit that I have been able to enjoy a lot of these forays into the forest. Each one has its own identity and in the fall they blow your mind away with their explosions of colour.I was very excited when I found out over the winter that one of my running buddies, Payden Shrubb, was busy working away on a website outlining the many trails

in Norfolk County. So I figured I best have a chat with Payden and find out about the trail work she is doing for LPRCA and Norfolk County.Payden who has a Masters of Forrest Conservation, told me she was hired last autumn to collect the data on all the trails and build a website so all the information could be accessed by everyone in Norfolk and the many tourists who travel to our area. When she’s not out wandering the woods, Payden can be found at another really boring job… out at Long Point Eco-Adventures zipping through the trees (Do you think my jealousy is showing through yet?)!

Armed with a Trillium grant, she and her co-worker, Laura Szigatti, set out to GPS all the trails and write descriptions so that all the information would be just a google away.It was tough for Payden and Laura… days spent walking, biking, and running the trails. All for you folks to have the information at your finger tips… I could tell it must have been tough, what with the ear-to-ear smile on Payden’s face as we discussed the time spent discovering and searching the trails.I asked Payden what her favourite trail was in Norfolk… she had a bit of a hard time answering for the simple reason, they are all so good and each has its own individuality… but she felt that the trails in Turkey

Point held a special spot for her.Chatting with Payden I understood the importance of this project, not simply to map trails and write descriptions, but also to educate folks on the trail system, its diversity and to open eyes on what we need to cherish and protect for future generations.The website will also have running and biking routes for trails as well as roads. There’s lots of great information, so make sure on May 1st when the site is launched that you check it out… www.norfolktrails.ca. Oh and if you see Payden and Laura out wandering a trail somewhere, tell them to quit working so hard… and say thanks for all the great work they have done!

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