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➤ Crime Stoppers Rain Barrel Fundraiser - Log onto www.RainBarrel.ca/Norfolk to order your rain barrels in support of Crime Stoppers and water conservation. Each 50 gallon barrel is made of recycled material and comes with everything you need to start conserving water in the spring. Pick up on April 14, 2012, from 1 – 4 pm at the Simcoe Walmart parking lot. Call 519-426-3434 ext 7452 for more.

➤ World Day of Prayer 2012 – ‘Let Justice Prevail’ written by the committee of Malaysia. Ecumenical Service held at Knox Presbyterian Church in Port Dover, Friday, March 2nd at 1pm. All welcome.

➤ World Day of Prayer - This annual event is being held on Friday, March 2nd in St. James United Church at 1:30 pm. The service, written by the women of Malaysia and presented by women from seven Simcoe Churches, focuses on the plight of the Malaysian people. Rev. Mary Jo Patterson will be the speaker. Everyone is welcome.

➤ Waterford & District Horticultural Society Presents: “Horticultural Therapy for the Body & Soul” Tuesday, March 5th, 7:30pm @ the Trinity Anglican Church Hall in Waterford, Temperance St. Entrance. $2 admission, with door prizes and lunch to follow. Our Regular Society Meeting’s are usually the 1st Monday of each month. For more information email: [email protected] or call 519-443-7987

➤ Calling All Spellers! It’s time for the 5th Annual “Grate Groan-Up Spelling Bee” on Wednesday March 7 at 6 pm, The Royal Canadian Legion Simcoe. Enter a team, be a Sponsor, or come for dinner and cheer for your favourites 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 Ross Gowan 226-440-2274 or Sarah Trevivian 519-583-3466.

➤ Open House For Adam Holmes MMV. Everyone Welcome. Royal Canadian Legion, Main Street, Delhi, March 10, from 6:00 pm-Midnight. Adam was recently awarded the Medal of Military Valour. Please join us, his family and friends, as we celebrate this very special occasion. This is a free event, and we hope if you know Adam or would just like to bring him your good wishes that you will join in the fun. Proceeds from the draws will go to “Soldier On”, a charity that helps injured soldiers to participate in physical, recreational or sporting activities. Cash Bar, Door Prize, Draws, Refreshments and Music.

➤ Simcoe and District Horticultural Society Presents ‘’Good and Bad Plants for Norfolk Gardeners’’ Horticulturalist Nick Lomas Offers Considerations for Garden Design avoiding Pests and Disease while easing Stress and Labour! Wednesday, March 14th, 7:30 PM Junior Farmer’s Building, 172 South Drive, Simcoe.

➤ Irish Stew Supper at Grace United Church, Port Dover on Saturday, March 17, from 5 - 7 pm. Adults $10, Children Under 12 $5, Preschool Free. Stew, Tea Biscuit & Dessert.

➤ Ham Dinner with an Irish Twist St. John’s Anglican Church, Woodhouse, 879 Norfolk St. S., Simcoe, Saturday, March 17, 5-7pm. Serving - Irish Ham & All Things Good Adults - $15 Child under 12 - $7 Tickets @ the door. Come celebrate the Saint with Us!

➤ Make A Difference Soroptimist Information Night, Tuesday March 20, at 7 pm. Kaley’s Restaurant, 33 Robinson St., Simcoe. Please RSVP to: [email protected]

➤ The celebrated Men of The Deeps, the Cape Breton coal miners choir, is coming to St. James in Simcoe, on Wed., March 21st, at 8 pm. This choir, with their unique repetoire, are in Ontario for the 1st time in six years. To get your tickets, call 519 428-2611 or 519 428-1338. Tickets are $40 for this special event. St. James is located at 150 Colborne St.

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Bus Trip to the Canada Blooms & National Home Shows hosted by the Horticultural Societies of Norfolk March 22, 8 am to 8 pm, $68 – need to have a 2012 horticultural society membership. Cost includes bus fare, entrance fees & evening meal at the Mandarin. For more information, call Louise Hammond at 519-583-1731 or Donna Hussey at 519-582-4523 evenings.

➤ Chili Supper at Marburg Community Hall, 1345 Lynn Valley Rd, Port Dover on Saturday, March 31 from 5 - 7 pm $6 each. Chili, Toast Or Roll & Dessert.

➤ Vittoria Lamport Seniors Club Annual Bazaar and Bake Sale at the Vittoria Town Hall Community Centre, 1538 Old Brock St., Vittoria Hall is fully wheelchair accessible!!! Saturday March 31st, 11am to 1:30pm. Bake table, white elephant table, touch and buy table, bazaar items, lunch and tea available. Something for everyone- Come and enjoy!!

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By Dave ScottNow I want all you folks to give Daniel Wegrzyn a nice warm welcome when you stop into Scotiabank Simcoe. You see Daniel is the new Certified Financial Planner.

I sat down with him in his office last week to find out a little about him.

Turns out, Daniel is from the Oakland area where he was raised on his parents’ tomato farm… he grew up playing soccer, which by the way he was very good at… he actually played a year in Poland at age 18 in a Pro League before returning home and heading off to attend Carleton University where he studied International Business and Finance. In his fourth year he participated in an exchange where he headed to Innsbruck, Austria. Hence a love for skiing was born. It

was on a return trip home for Christmas that he met his wife at a mutual friend’s.

Ten years later here Daniel is, in Simcoe after stopping in London, Stratford and Tillsonburg… married with three kids of his own, ages seven, four and a little 19 month old.

He is excited to be working close to home and says that Scotiabank staff in Simcoe are very involved in the community.

Daniel looks forward to working with the local clients and developing a relationship to help them with their financial goals.

Daniel has a positive outlook and is excited about helping folks. It’s great to see a young family man from the area coming back to work here.

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By Dave ScottI was following John Axford on Twitter last week… spring training has opened for pitchers in Major League Baseball (John pitches for the Brewers who opened their spring training camp in Arizona)… and it kinda’ caught me off guard… I, like the rest of us, kept waiting for winter to happen… it has been a weird season… I mean it never got cold enough to play hockey on the pond… not a lot of snow to play in… it just seemed to hover in the wet, grey winter days… forever.

But with pitchers reporting to SPRING TRAINING… I know I can hold out for a few more weeks for a little nicer weather… as for whatever that season is

we’re having… see ya!

It’s funny how baseball spring training always seems to clear my winter senses and revitalizes me… watching a ball game on TV this time of year keeps the thought of, ‘summer is on its way,’ just around the corner?

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➤ Simcoe-Norfolk MS Walk at Holy Trinity Secondary School on Sunday, April 22nd. Early Check-in at 8:30am, Opening Ceremonies at 9:30am, Start at 10:00am. Your participation will help fund innovative programs and services in your own community – and support groundbreaking research dedicated to finding a cure. Lace up for the 2012 MS Walk and help change lives for the better – beginning right where you live. Register online at www.mswalks.ca or contact Jessica at 1-888-510-7777 x3207 or email [email protected]

➤ The Erie Shores Brain Injury Association is having the following speaking engagements from January to June 2012:

Mar. 13/12 - Topic-Setting Realistic Challenges with Sommerleigh Lasko (Brain Injury Services)

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These events will take place at 645 Norfolk St. N. Simcoe, 7 pm to 9 pm at the Caregiver Wellness Centre on the third Tuesday on the given month. These events are open to the public. Membership fee is $15.00 that covers January to June. For further information please contact 519-426-9765.



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By Dave ScottAnnaleise Carr (who will attempt to swim across Lake Ontario August 16th of this year) took time out of her busy training last Wednesday, to stop by and visit Scott Biddle. Scott is the Owner and President of ScotLynn Longhorn Group, with offices just on the outskirts of Vittoria.

The company website tells the story, “In the late 1970’s ScotLynn Commodities began as a private carrier transporting produce for its sister company, ScotLynn Investments.

In 1993 Scott Biddle, the founder’s son took over management of the company, expanding it to become a commercial for-hire carrier, servicing local farmers and floral producers. Today ScotLynn Commodities Inc. operates over 500

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I asked Scott how his company came to be involved in helping Annaleise with her swim.

Scott explained that he had received an email regarding what it was Annaleise wanted to do. He decided to get involved. “It is great to see young people setting great goals like this and it is great to be a part of.”

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By Dave ScottThis past week saw the Senior Men’s and Women’s Provincial Curling Championships held at the Simcoe Curling Club.

I popped in Sunday afternoon to see how the event was unfolding… I started at the refreshment area and Ric Duwyn of the Bar Committee told me that attendance had been very good for the event. He said that the players were complimenting the great ice they had to play on… and also how great the food had been.

As for the ice… I caught up with Kevin McLaren (Ice Technician for the Simcoe Curling Club). Kevin explained that this was the most prestigious event he has ever made ice for. He has only been an Ice Technician for four years, and when the players started complimenting him on the ice… he knew he was doing a good job… like he said, “If the players are happy, I’m happy. The important thing is that the ice is consistent and the pebble is just right…”

He continued by telling me that the Ice Technician for the two clubs in Brantford (Louann Phauls) had taken him under her wing and in the last four years had mentored him on the tricks of the trade.

Next I chatted with Sandy Payne (Organizing Committee Chairperson). Sandy was pleased that everything had gone as planned. She said the 64 curlers (32 men, 32 women) were enjoying the area and had commented on the hospitality of the Simcoe Club.

The Championship is a big event for the Simcoe Club to host… after the Brier and the Scotties it is the next biggest championship!

Doug Bakes, who is the Executive Director of the Ontario Curling Association, was also in attendance and said, “The Simcoe Club was second to none in their organizing of a great event.” He too commented on the top quality ice, the great volunteers, and the overall hospitality!

I stood and watched the women’s final for a while, which was won by Nancy Harrison’s team from the Burlington Curling Club.

The audience stood and sat in silence for every shot. I was impressed with the intensity of the crowd… these are the best curlers in the province… and the captivated audience hung, on every stone thrown.

Later on in the afternoon Brian Lewis’s team from the Ottawa Curling Club would capture the Senior Men Championship.

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Hundreds of colourful butterflies fly among the tropical foliage and blooms at the Niagara Parks Butterfly Conservatory.

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By Marg WerdenDespite the mild winter we have had so far (keep your fingers crossed, winter isn’t over yet!), I am starting to look forward to spring. There are so many firsts to watch out for in the spring: the first Robin, the first daffodil, the first frog in the pond, the first butterfly....

However, while I’m waiting, I managed to get a sneak preview last week. I took the opportunity to tag along on my husband’s business trip to Niagara Falls and got a little taste of the coming season. The Niagara Butterfly Conservatory and the Floral Showcase are like two small but lush oases of spring in the midst of winter and I enjoyed several hours wandering around

the two glass-domed gardens.

My first stop was at the Floral Showcase, just 500 metres south of the falls. Both the price of parking there at this time of year (at least on weekdays) and the admission were to my liking: free! As soon as I entered the greenhouse, I was assailed by the humid warmth, the fragrance of the orchids and other spring blooms, and the chirping and singing of at least a dozen species of tropical birds that fly free throughout the display.

This greenhouse, operated by the Niagara Parks Commission, came into existence in the late 1800s. The Commissioners had realized that to have the quality, variety and uniqueness of the plants they required for the many picturesque gardens and floral displays that are part of the Niagara area, they would have to grow their own. Initially, the

greenhouse consisted of two small wooden structures built in 1894 near the Electrical Development Company. Within three years, however, these were inadequate for the Commission’s needs and a new, larger public conservatory, plant propagation house and fernery were built. As the Niagara Parks increased in size, more and more flowers were needed and several more small growing houses were added to the existing structure.

Unfortunately, in the early 1940s part of the roof on one of the greenhouses collapsed. Because it was wartime, however, construction materials were in short supply and rebuilding was delayed. Finally, in 1945, the Commission built a new spacious (11,000-square-foot) conservatory complete with growing houses and work rooms. The new building was centrally heated with hot water and was

equipped with one of the first steam soil pasteurizers, an innovation that reduced soil-borne diseases and insects and killed weed seeds.

In June 1980, this facility was further expanded to include a new visitor reception area and garden shop that added 5,625 square feet to the existing building. The central glass dome, which rises to 40 feet, allows for the growing of full-size palm trees and other tropical plants as well as a year-round display of more than 400 orchids.

The older section of the public conservatory is divided into two sections, one slightly warmer than the other. The displays here change through the year, but when I was there last week, the cooler section boasted cyclamen, azaleas and spring bulbs in full display. The warmer section was filled with

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tropical plants from around the world, many of which reminded me of my recent trip to Hawai’i: ginger, bird of paradise, anthuriums, and philodendrons.

And amidst all this greenery, the tropical birds were in nest-building mode, scavenging for twigs and grasses to prepare their nests. Among the species that I was able to identify were the colourful Red-cheeked Cordon Bleus, Java Sparrows with their waxy red bills, the black and olive Black-crested Bulbuls, the gray and white Diamond Firetails with their bright red rumps and spotted wings, and the orange-eyed Diamond Dove. Although not exactly tame, the birds aren’t too timid and allow one to get a good look at them as they go about their business of eating at the feeding stations, nest building, and taking baths and showers.

Listening to a few flies buzzing around in the humid air and the birds singing, I could close my eyes and almost believe I was sitting

under a palm on a tropical island somewhere!

My next destination was the butterfly conservatory, where, alas, neither parking nor admission is free, but is still reasonable. In comparison to the greenhouses, this is a relatively new attraction to the Niagara Parks, having only opened in late 1996. This 11,000-square-foot, climate-controlled conservatory, or butterfly zoo, is located about nine kilometres north of the falls on the grounds of the Niagara Parks Botanical Gardens and School of Horticulture.

A 180-metre (600-foot) network of pathways winds through a wide variety of foliage that provides a varied source of food for the more than 2,000 butterflies from dozens of different species that flit about the trees and flowers. The Blue Morpho butterflies are, of course, the most striking with their fluorescent blue colour that instantly disappears as they settle on a branch or flower. While flying, however, they look like flowers that have taken flight.

Once I became accustomed to these large blue butterflies that, at first, overwhelmed me, I began to notice the variety and colours of the many other species flying about: bright saffron yellow and black striped Zebra Longwings, the red, white and black of the Small Postman, and the rainbow of colours found on the Malachite. Amidst the background splash of a waterfall and the softly blowing (albeit artificially created) breezes, it was easy to imagine that I was once again in the Costa Rican rainforest. With the variety and number of butterflies everywhere, it was hard to decide where to look first.

In addition to the butterflies, the Butterfly Conservatory is currently (until May 11) hosting an exhibit titled “Under the Canopy: Animals of the Rainforest.” The display includes a wide variety of animals including blue and black poison frogs, snakes, geckos, chameleons, tortoises, and a pair of marmosets. The aim of the exhibit is to help educate the public about the rainforest and its important role

in the global ecosystem, as well as about the lifestyle and habits of the creatures in the exhibit.

Between my visits to these two islands of spring, I made a quick stop at the falls. I’m happy to report that they’re still there and just as awe inspiring as always. However, the cold, windy and wet weather made me hurry on to my next refuge from winter. The only things missing during my one-day tropical vacation in Niagara Falls were the sound of island music and a piña colada! Those will probably have to wait for my next trip south.

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A pair of Common Marmosets is part of a display about the rainforest that is being hosted by the Niagara Parks Butterfly Conservatory until May 11.

A group of Port Dover merchants will host a unique competition to assist Scotland-bound PDCS drama students with their fund raising efforts. 13 Reasons, Cottage North, Twisted Fish, Dave’s World, and Jordan Stewart are each offering $100 gift certificates to the designer who creates the best piece of original clothing by re-purposing a Canadian-made, organic cotton skirt.

The entry fee is $15, and participation is limited to 10 designers age 15 and up. Participants will be accepted

on a first come, first served basis. The competition begins March 1, and designers will have one month to return their creation to 13 Reasons. Throughout April, entries will be displayed at the partnering businesses; an exhibition schedule will be available online once the completed garments have been submitted. The skirts are available for pick-up at 13 Reasons, 361 Main Street, Port Dover.

Winners will be selected by online vote via Facebook. The winner and runners up will be announced at a

special event at Eising Greenhouses & Garden Centre on May 3, featuring a fashion show and a wine tasting sponsored by Burning Kiln Winery. Tickets for the event will be $10, and will be available at all the participating merchants. All proceeds will be donated to PDCS.

“Helping the students succeed and make it to Scotland to perform is important to all of us,” said event co-organizer Christie Wardell of the Twisted Fish. “This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, and we know the kids are working hard to raise

the money they need; we want to do our part.”

Each student needs to raise $6000 in order to perform at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival – an invitation-only opportunity – this August. Students and parents have already been fundraising for over a year to help make the trip for the 12 performers and two adult chaperones possible.

For more information about the competition, contact Robin Laing at (519) 583- 9433 or Christie Wardell at (519) 583-1200.

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Rev. John Cruickshank, Rotary Club of Simcoe presenting cheque to Emma Depner, Norfolk Musical Arts Festival Chair and Vicky Lachine, Norfolk Musical Arts Festival Secretary.

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CHRISTMAS IN JULY Get a jumpstart on Christmas gift giving by making your own snowglobe and various ornaments

GLAM IT YOURSELF Glam yourself up by making flower headbands, feather earings, faux leather bow bracelets & mag beads

Fashion DIVA’S Bleach out your own tank design & rock on with tie dye

FABRIC ART Pick your favourite fabric and other kool notions to design & create your own wall canvas

Design It Yourself Style up your bedroom by making fun & funky lava lamps & other accessories

TUTU much… Make your own tutu, hair piece & wand to dance the day away

WORD ART Inspire yourself & others with the power of words by making a wall sign

CRAZY quilts Paint your way across a canvas designed & inspired by you that shows a quilt of your interests

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“Let’s Put On a Show” is the title of a talk at the Port Dover Harbour Museum on Wednesday February 29 at 7:00 PM. The presentation by Alison Bell of Waterford is a presentation in images and sound of the extremely varied and sometimes downright peculiar performances that were put on at the Waterford Old Town Hall between 1903 and 1918. In the days before television and radio there was no shortage of travelling presenters and home-grown entertainers taking to the stages of small town halls like the ones in Waterford and Port Dover. (Now the Lighthouse Theatre) They ranged from academic lecturers to full theatrical companies, presenting plays like Uncle Tom’s Cabin and Ten Nights In A Bar Room. There were also magicians, acrobats, wrestlers, gospel singers, and according to one ad, “Man-Eating Siberian Blood Hounds”. Alison’s presentation includes not only vintage images of some of these acts but a few sound clips as well. – “A splendid time is guaranteed for all!”

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The following story was written by Harry Barrett and originally appeared in his book Lore and Legends of Long Point, titled Worshiping under the Skull and Crossbones and was also included in Port Ryerse 1794-1994, titled More than bats in our belfry. It has been edited for this publication.

More than bats in our belfry…Grave robbing was not uncommon in the nineteenth-century. Skeletons were needed for medical practice and demonstration. The story is told of a canvas-covered piece of cargo that was off-loaded at Port Ryerse in the 1880s. It was about six feet in length and neatly trussed up like a sailor’s hammock. Its final destination was the local blacksmith shop. There, a huge hog scalding kettle of water was boiling over the forge fire. Following supper the blacksmith and his brother unwrapped the canvas to disclose a corpse and quickly lowered it into the kettle until the bones emerged bright white, devoid of all flesh.

The brothers continued their gruesome task until the bones were free of all flesh. Unfortunately they were anything but white. The solution was pointed out that two or three months in direct sunlight would bleach the skeleton. Before daylight they

climbed the belfry roof of the local church. As my storyteller concluded, the good people of Port Ryerse, on worshiping that long hot summer did so under the skull and crossbones.

“Looking Back” at Port Ryerse“Port Ryerse 1794-1994” was originally printed and sold-out in 1994 to mark the bicentennial of Port Ryerse. The Bell Tower Fundraising Committee is reprinting the book, with up-to-date additions. Profits will be used to help restore the Memorial Church bell tower.

To Pre-order at a special advanced printing price of $30 Email Tom Ryerson at [email protected] or call Jack Addison at 519-428-1611.

Worshiping under the Skull and Crossbones

Congratulations Delhi Peewee Rockets on your tournament victory in Windsor!

Ride Norfolk is encouraging people in Norfolk County to take a free ride from March 12 -16. The promotion is aimed at assisting people with their March Break commutes and to encourage people that have never used the service to give it a try. Free rides are available at any stop, to and from any regularly posted destination.

“What we’re finding is that once people use the service, they really enjoy it and are more likely to use it again,” explained Transportation Coordinator Brad Smith. “We’re

convinced that getting people on the bus to take that first ride and showing them how convenient and effective Ride Norfolk is will lead to a substantial increase in ridership and community partnerships.”

Ride Norfolk recently added several new stops at shopping centres across the Norfolk County, including Walmart, Zellers, and the Whitehorse Plaza in Simcoe; No Frills in Port Dover; and the Waterford Plaza. A new stop in Langton on the Port Rowan route has also been added on Tuesdays

and Thursdays. Schedules are available at ridenorfolk.ca or can be picked up in-person at any Norfolk County service building or library. Schedules were also recently distributed via mail to homes across the county.

The Ride Norfolk bus includes 12 seats, plus four additional standing spaces for a maximum capacity of 16 passengers at a time. The bus includes a wheelchair lift and can accommodate two wheelchair-bound passengers. Seat belts are also available as an added safety

feature.

Ride Norfolk is funded by Norfolk County, the Ontario Trillium Foundation, and the Sand Plains Community Development Fund. The transit system is currently a pilot project, and will be become permanent if demand dictates.

For more information on Ride Norfolk’s free ride promotion, visit ridenorfolk.ca or contact Public Transportation Coordinator, Brad Smith at [email protected] or 519-428-3178.

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I am sooo excited to tell you that I have been nominated for the “Top 25 Canadian Immigrants” awards!!!! The awards are presented by Canadian Immigrant Magazine in conjunction with RBC. This is the 4th year that the awards are handed out. If you go to http://canadianimmigrant.ca/canadas-top-25-immigrants-2011/ , you can see who won the awards in 2011.

The judges received over 500 nominations! They paired the nominations down to 75 people – and I made the cut!!! The top 25 candidates will be chosen by the public by vote and will then be featured in the magazine and on-line as the Top 25 Canadian Immigrants of 2012.

Voting has started on February 14 and continues until April 13. To place your vote, please go to http://canadianimmigrant.ca/canadas-top-25-immigrants-2012/vote You can then scroll down until you see my picture. Click on it and read the nomination. Then, if you think I deserve your vote, please vote for me. The rules of voting are simple: one vote per email. If you have more than one email address (home and work, for example), you can vote once from each address. You can also go to the FAQ section: http://canadianimmigrant.

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