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By Dave ScottI’ve got to give a shout out to my friends (North Shore Runners) who ran in the Mississauga Marathon on the weekend. It was a great event, which had an emotional start with Neil Diamond’s Sweet Caroline playing over the loud speakers. All the folks at the starting line waved their arms in the air as they sang along in support of the folks down in Boston… a very fitting moment.As for results… young Brody McKnight from Port Dover ran an amazing half marathon in one hour and thirty–one minutes… winning his age category.I have followed Brody’s running exploits over the past few years, watching him at cross-country and track meets. He has been training with the North Shore group these last six months, and on the weekend he put his training to good use. This was his first really big race and I remember as we chatted at the start line how other runners were giving him high-fives and wishing him good luck. I think it kinda surprised Brody, the unwritten respect among runners. Well Brody, you are part of the running family now… Congratulations… Great run!PS… quick congrats to Gail Walker who qualified to run in the full Boston Marathon, and to Derek Flint who also had a very strong showing!

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On May 4th Staples Business Depot began its 14th year hosting the "Give a Toonie. Share a Dream" fundraising campaign. The event will run for 23 days and will end on May 26th. Customers are encouraged to visit a Staples location in their community, make a donation and share a dream. Special Olympics athletes, coaches and volunteers

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By Claire SenkoMother's Day is less than a week away, which means it's definitely.not.the.mall time. The annual artisan fair at the Waterford Old Town Hall boasts an exciting and diverse array of regional artists and artisans presenting their wares: pottery, paintings, glass jewellery, candles, soaps, stained glass and much more. DNTM happens this Friday and Saturday, May 10 and 11. Festivities begin at 7 pm Friday night with an exclusive Preview Gala Wine & Cheese. Guests are invited to mingle with the artists, sample local wine and enjoy live music and a presentation of a youth arts bursary to a deserving young

artist. Once again, The Old Town Hall is delighted to welcome myFM's Gerry Hamill as the evening's host. On Saturday, the Hall's doors will fling open to the public at 10 am and the art show and sale will continue until 4 pm. Raffle tickets will be on sale for an elegant gift basket made up of donated pieces from each participating artisan, and a city getaway for two. This year, definitely.not.the.mall coincides with Doors Open Norfolk, so the Hall will greet touring visitors with information about the history and evolution of the 111 year old building. Folks will be treated to live music in the upper hall and luncheon fare will be offered in the

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By Dave ScottThis past Saturday morning had absolutely beautiful weather to go for a run… and not just any run but a tribute run for the folks who endeavoured the tragedy at this year’s Boston Marathon.I chatted with Bethany Timmerman who was one of the organizers of the event, which took place in Boston Ontario. Bethany explained the event was both a healing and a support process. Both of us could feel the hairs on our arms rise as we talked about the tragedy and our sense of family between runners. It is not something everyone can understand, but those that do, appreciate that it is a bond that is unbreakable. The camaraderie is always there… when you

least expect it… in the middle of a race as you receive words of encouragement from a fellow competitor… letting your strength be drawn upon to help a fellow runner… or high-fiving the young spectator at the side of the road as you go by… it is all there, a sense within the running community… when you boil it down, we never really race each other, we always race the clock… like life itself… so if life is a race, it is best to enjoy it with the folks you run with.The event in Boston Ontario attracted over 400 folks, and of course had the usual dignitaries. There were a few speakers and a letter was read from the Boston Athletic Association, thanking our Boston group for their support in these tough times. There was a parade lead by our own local bag pipers that included folks from the area who had competed in the Boston Marathon over the years. After the singing of both national anthems and a moment’s silence to honour the Boston victims, the group headed on a 4.15 mile

country road run. The 4.15 mile distances signifying the date of the Marathon tragedy. Racing Bibs were worn by all, displaying the unity of the day.It was great to see many of the local running clubs proudly displaying their colours for the run… Brantford, Paris and Port Dover Clubs were well represented on this day.Just wanted to say thanks again to Bethany Timmerman, Randy Papple, Kevin Murphy and Rick Mannen for organizing such a thoughtful event and a memorable morning… and of course thanks to our local police who kept the road clear for the run. Great job by all!

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By Helen YoungStuffed animals, lap robes and quilts were again gathered and donated by members of the Norfolk District Women's Institute at their annual meeting in Langton on April 29. Many of these are handmade and are donated annually to several local agencies who distribute them to children and adults. Representatives spoke on the value of these gifts and they will go to local nursing homes and the hospital, the Children's Aid, the Women's Shelter and to the police for accident victims. The theme for the day was "Norfolk - Ontario's Garden" Guest speaker was Cheryl Peck from the Cider Keg. The eight branches in Norfolk had gathered $1220.13 through the year, and this will be sent to our head office in London, England to assist women in third world countries. Joan Johnstone was the lucky winner of the 50/50 draw.

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Michael Pacheco was full of energy, last week when I met him. The twenty-one year old swimmer with the Simcoe Seals was wearing a smile that could light a room. His eyes danced as Seals’ swim coach, Shirley Shaw, informed Michael that he was going to the Canada Summer Games. Michael took in the moment as his teammates surrounded him, waving Canadian flags.A few minutes later I pulled Michael aside and chatted with him about his achievement. For the last two years he has dedicated himself to swimming; working at his 100 free, 100 back, 50 free, 50 back and 50 breaststroke. Michael says he is now ready to show his best; his dream is the Special Olympics… ‘THE GOAL IS IN MY HEART…’ he says

The Canadian Games will take place in Sherbrooke, Quebec, August 2nd to August 17th, with over 4,200 athletes from across Canada participating in twenty disciplines on twenty different sites during the sixteen days of events.Michael wanted to thank all the folks who have been helping him train, Shirley, Chris, Marci, Ed and of course his parents and teammates.Michael has that ‘it’ factor that makes you just want to help him… his sincerity is genuine while his outlook and passion are that of a true champion!Keep an eye on this young man and show him Norfolk is behind him!PS… on a separate note Seals’ swim coach, Shirley Shaw, was named swim coach for team Ontario at the games… Congrats Shirley!

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Did you know May is Supervised Visitation Awareness month? It is a month long celebration to recognize and pay tribute to the valuable services offered by Supervised Access Centres not only in Ontario, but internationally. Safe child Access Centres exist to provide a comfortable space for children and their families for parental visitation. These safe, neutral and child focused Access Centres help ensure conflict-free access and safety for both children and parents/family members during visit or exchange times, and have a positive impact on our communities. The Centre is a tool that can help families as they go through difficult and/or transitional times. Orange ribbons symbolize safety and are worn in support of this campaign across North America.The Supervised Visitation Network, an organization consisting of over 500 visitation providers worldwide, adopted the Orange Ribbon Campaign in May of 2001, and continues to use the symbol of the orange ribbon throughout May (and each day of the year) to raise awareness about the need and impact of safe child access. This year the Ontario Chapter of the Supervised Visitation Network is hosting the international conference in Toronto from May 29 to June 1. Participants will include individuals from Israel, Japan, Australia twenty different states

in the U.S. and five provinces of Canada. This year the Supervised Visitation Network is celebrating the 21st Anniversary of Supervised Visitation at the upcoming conference (www.svnetwork.net).The Ministry of the Attorney General provides funding for Supervised Access Centres in fifty-two Court Districts across Ontario. Expanding from fourteen initial pilot projects in 1992, there are currently 106 centres in Ontario. Dalhousie Place Supervised Access Centre began serving Brantford and District in 1992, and began providing Supervised Access in the Haldimand Norfolk Community in 1999. This service has continued to expand and currently the Haldimand-Norfolk Supervised Access Centres are located at 41 Kent Street North in Simcoe and at 172 Argyle Street North in Caledonia. Dalhousie Place is currently seeking volunteers for the Simcoe and Caledonia Centres for a few hours per month to work in a professional environment supporting the children and families in our community. Staff and volunteers operate under the guidelines of the Ministry of the Attorney General (www.attorneygeneral.jus.gov.on.ca). Contact the Simcoe centre by calling (519) 428-4838 (ext 32) for more information about our services, volunteering, or the orange ribbon campaign.

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World Teacher Aid, a Canadian Charity created by Port Dover residents Stu and Amy McLaren, has announced that the fourth annual “Write to Give Day” will be held on May 15th. The event will be held at the Sanderson Centre for the Performing Arts in Brantford from 11 am to 12:30 pm. It is anticipated that 1000 students will attend the live event, and it will also be streamed to students in Japan, the United States, Norway, and Barrie. World Teacher Aid’s “Write to Give” program was designed in 2009 to give elementary school

students the opportunity to become published authors, while raising funds for children in developing nations at the same time. To date, Write to Give has published more than 100 books, all written and illustrated by students. Over 5000 elementary students from across Canada, as well as in Norway, Japan, China, Switzerland, and the USA have participated in the program. The books are published in partnership with Scholastic Canada, and sell for $15 each, with proceeds going towards World Teacher Aid’s educational programs in

Africa and Central America. With over 95% of Grand Erie District School Board’s Elementary Schools having involvement in the Write to Give program, it not only provides needed education resources to developing nations, it provides local students valuable literacy skills, in a unique and engaging format.Established in 2009, “Write to Give Day” gives children the opportunity to celebrate becoming published authors, and helping others around the

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“When should I start Canada Pension Plan (CPP) benefits?” is a question I’m asked more often since the new CPP rules began to impact retiring people. I take that question to mean that retiring people want to adjust their planning so that they can derive the maximum dollar benefit from CPP benefits. When trying to determine your potential optimum age to start CPP benefits you need to consider a number of things;1) How long do you think you will live (family longevity, your current health status).2) Other sources of income (employment, business, trusts, RRIF, OAS) 3) Your cashflow from now to when you turn into an angel (income vs expenses)4) The tax implications of taking CPP benefits earlier vs later.We will discuss the above points in more detail in the next couple of articles. Below is a short summary of the new CPP rules starting in 2011 and in full force by 2016.1) The work test is removed. You no longer need to stop working or have a reduced income for two months in order to qualify for CPP benefits.2) By 2016; if you choose to take CPP benefits at age 60 there is a 36% reduction in your benefits compared to taking them at age 65. Alternatively, if you decide to take CPP benefits at age 70 there is a 42% increase in your benefits compared to age 65. 3) If you decide to take CPP benefits between age 60 and 65 while still earning employment income you will be required to make CPP contributions. These are called the Post Retirement Benefit (PRB) and are required before age 65 but is optional after age 65. This also true for your employer. If you start your own consulting business after retiring you will be responsible for both the employee and employer contributions.The new rules discourage taking early CPP benefits and encourage taking later CPP benefits. When CPP was introduced, the average age was 66 years and now it’s 80 years; the rules reflect the fact that people are living longer.In the next article we will look more closely at calculating your cross-over; how long you have to live to make it financially wise to delay taking CPP benefits.

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No one will dispute the obvious physical benefits of being outdoors, in fresh air, working the soil with hands, arms, legs and, occasionally, sore

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By Dave ScottKaley Horton has reopened her Robinson Street Restaurant this past week and is once again offering a full range menu… breakfast, lunch

and supper… all for you to enjoy.Well actually, she never really closed, she has been increasingly busy with Kaley’s Kakes… doing weddings, catering, birthdays, you name it, she can do it for any occasion.Back to the restaurant, where breakfast and lunch will be prepared by the capable hands of Chef Les Kerr, who has spent the last thirty-five years preparing dishes all across this great

country. Breakfast and lunch will be served Monday to Saturday, with breakfast starting at 7 am. The restaurant will also have a dinner menu, which will be available on Thursdays and Fridays only.Welcome back Kaley and we wish you much success!

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By MARG WERDEN Major milestone for LPBOThe Long Point Bird Observatory (LPBO) reached a major milestone last month as it banded its 900,000th bird since beginning their bird banding program in 1960. The landmark bird was an adult male Red-winged Blackbird banded at the Breakwater Research Station.The purpose of banding birds is to monitor the migration of birds as they pass over Long Point to and from their wintering and breeding grounds. The data collected helps scientists determine which species are declining or increasing over time. It also provides information about where birds travel during their migrations. Begun in 1960, this project is the longest-running program of its kind in North America.Long Point is an ideal location for this kind of program because of its location in the middle of Lake Erie on one of the principal flyways for birds travelling between North and South America. Jutting 32 kilometres into Lake Erie, Long Point offers a resting point for tired birds crossing the lake. The habitat on the Point offers food and shelter before the birds continue on their journey. This large concentration of birds allows volunteers to

capture a wide variety of birds and collect data about them before releasing them. The resultant data is particularly valuable for monitoring populations of species that breed in northern Canada where breeding grounds are inaccessible.Birds are counted at three field stations on the Point: on the tip, at the breakwater station about one-third of the way out, and at the Old Cut station, at the base of the point. The Old Cut station is open to visitors and is an interesting place to learn more about the migration monitoring program. Bird banding begins just before sunrise and continues for about six hours each day. The data collected tells scientists a great deal about the birds including what proportion of them are young birds (an indication of breeding success), how healthy they are (based on their weight and body fat), how long they stay at Long Point, and where they are migrating to (based on birds that are later captured or found elsewhere and their bands reported). In addition to the banding, volunteers also carry out a standardized census to count birds that were not caught in the nets, and they keep track of all the migrants they observe throughout the day. At the end of the day, all the participants gather together and tally all the birds they recorded, to get an estimate of the total number of each species that stopped at the station during the day.

The data collected over the past five decades has resulted in a huge data base that provides a look at long-term population trends in many of the species. One of the findings is that many species appear to have undergone marked population fluctuations over the years. For example, many neotropical migrants (species that winter in the tropics) decreased in the 1960s, increased in the 1970s, and decreased again in the 1980s. Many temperate migrants followed the opposite pattern. In the 1990s, many species increased, though some species continued to decline. Overall, in recent years, many species have begun to increase again, but there are still some species that need help. Some Canadian bird species have shown fairly consistent declines over the years, which could be due to many factors such as loss or deterioration of wintering habitats, or destruction and fragmentation of breeding habitats. Some of the species that show persistent declines include most of the thrushes, the Rose-breasted Grosbeak and several warblers like the Ovenbird, American Redstart and Canada Warbler. Declining species that winter in the southern U.S. include the White-throated Sparrow, Rufous-sided Towhee and Brown Thrasher. Visitors are welcome at the Old Cut Station to observe bird banding demonstrations from 9:00 am until noon daily, weather permitting,

making it possible to see some of the 380 species of birds that have been banded there. For more information, go the Bird Studies Canada website at www.bsc-eoc.org and click on “Long Point Programs” and then “Long Point Bird Observatory.”

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