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This is a wonderful time of year for those interested in birds. Some birds started to migrate in August, but it is a leisurely journey so you can expect to see a great number and variety in September, especially when the wind is from the north-west to push them along, helping them to conserve energy. Some slow-pokes come along much later. We had a Hummingbird in November – probably a young one, slow to mature for the long flight. It was glad to find our feeder with fresh sugar-water to give it a burst of energy. It is very satisfying to be able to identify a bird – either the Family to which it belongs (such as the Thrush Family) or, better yet, the actual species within that Family (such as the Wood Thrush). Your first glimpse will tell you the approximate size – sparrow-size; robin-size; crow-size – as well as the general over-all colour. A glimpse of the wings – wing bars or plain? – and of the breast – streaked, no streaks, colour? – are other good clues. Try them out on a bird that you know such as a Blue Jay. If a small bird is flitting quickly from branch to branch, it is possibly a warbler; if moving slowly and deliberately, possibly a vireo; on the ground, possibly a thrush. These observations will help you find the bird in your bird book. If you need another look, try “Pishing”: take a deep breath, then, as you exhale, softly repeat the word “Pish”. Birds are curious and will often come to see who is making that strange sound. |
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Bees make flavorful honey from
the nectar. The wood which is used for interior trim, This tree is Tilia americana L. also known as the American Linden and more commonly in the area as the Basswood.
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It is estimated that over 60% of the abuse which is inflicted upon older adults is financial abuse. One of the most common forms of abuse is deceptive telemarketing. Seniors are targeted for many different reasons that include loneliness, lack of family support, age, vulnerability, and health related reasons such as Alzheimer's. How can you recognize a scam - It sounds too good to be true, or you have to pay up front to win. - You must provide your personal financial information, cash or money order to claim your prize. - The person calling advises they are the manager, want to be your best friend, and are more excited than you are. - It is a limited opportunity and you need to act now or miss out. You can protect yourself by adhering to the following tips. - Be cautious! And remember, “Buyer Beware” - You have the right to check out any caller by requesting written information, a call back number, references, and time to think over the offer. Legitimate business people will be happy to provide you with that information. - Always be careful about providing confidential personal information, especially banking or credit card details, unless you are certain that the company is legitimate. - If you have doubts about a caller it's wise to ask someone else for help like a relative, close friend, or banker.
Remember, you can stop phone
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A few members enjoyed their euchre games throughout the summer. Regular meetings resume on Tuesday, Sept. 4th with a hot Meal at 12 noon. Although Helen Parberry will remain an active member of our club, she has retired as our kitchen co-ordinator. Carol McEwan has accepted the position starting in September. Thank you, Helen. We wish you some well-deserved R&R. At the same time, Carol, we welcome you on board, and look forward to many meals prepared with TLC. The ladies are diligently working on another lovely quilt for the Xmas, Bazaar, which will be held on Sat., Nov. 3rd. The quilt tickets are available through several members. Your continued support buying and selling these tickets is very much appreciated. A three day trip to Magog, Quebec has been planned for September. We wish those members traveling on this bus excursion a good holiday. On Sept 28th, the Line Dancers are going to Bancroft to join other groups in the area for a fun day of dancing.
Coming up, Sept 4th. Join us for lunch. New
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This tree grows in amongst the
sugar maple, white ash, American beech and red oak surpassing them in
height up to 35 m into the canopy forming a symmetrical rounded crown.
Hardy and fast-growing, it can live to be 200 years old and then has the
potential to regenerate its crown by developing a woody collar at its base
and suckering as the trunk becomes old and starts to die. The large
heart-shaped leaves are sharply toothed at the edges, have tufts of hair
in the vein axils and the colour changes over the season starting out as
light green in spring turning to a medium dull green in summer to a golden
yellow in fall. Its branches turn a bright red-brown in the winter and
look stunning against a clear blue sky. The creamy yellow flowers which
appear from late June to early July, release a fragrance that captures the
scent of summer.
veneer and plywood
is also prized by woodcarvers for hand-carving and turnery. Landscapers
appreciate it for its globular shape which makes it an attractive specimen
tree and for the deep coarse lateral root system for slope stabilization
and soil retention. The decaying leaves release nitrogen and minerals into
the soil.