On the Watch
June Hitchcox
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Nuthatches,
CPP & Revenue Visit Apsley,
Recognizing a Stroke, Debbie Young– van Duelman, New Business in Town, Classifieds. Click on picture for larger version |
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On the Watch
June Hitchcox
NUTHATCHES
OUR UP-SIDE-DOWN BIRD
June Hitchcox
Have you ever seen an acrobatic, short-tailed bird, hitching itself headfirst DOWN a tree trunk? It has to be a Nuthatch – our only species with this ability - which allows it to find insects that others miss. It could be either a sparrow-sized, large-headed White-breasted Nuthatch which is our year-round resident, or the smaller Red-breasted
Nuthatch, which is not as common all year because many tend to migrate.
Both species join Woodpeckers and Brown Creepers in being able to climb UP
tree trunks. They are easily recognized by their distinctive, nasal
“ank-ank-ank” calls, slightly different in each species. In addition to
insects, they eat seeds and nuts, favouring sunflower seeds and suet at the
feeder. These they hold with their feet or wedge in tree bark, to hammer
open. Their long bills act as a chisels to get to the food inside. They
often carelessly store these treasures under bits of bark or other crevices
which are robbed by other birds who have been watching. The White-breasted
will easily come to eat fro
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your hand and have been known to look in at the window to remind you when
they find your feeder empty.
White-breasted are often in the company of Downy Woodpeckers and Chickadees,
each with a different foraging method, all benefiting from a group
vigilance. They congenially take turns at the feeder. Both Nuthatches have
black caps. Look for the white face and breast of the White; for the
Red-breasted, look for the black line through the eye and rusty breast. It
won’t be difficult to spot them!
 Jamie
Schmale executive assistant to Barry Devolin
organized
C.P.P. & Revenue
agents to visit Apsley. They gave an
interesting an informative session at the Legion on October 18th This
session was organized through the office of our Member of Parliament Barry
Devolin. It was well attended and many participated by asking questions
and receiving helpful answers. We were a little dismayed to discover the
Federal Government plans to faze out live help to seniors making inquiries
about pensions in favour of high speed internet which is still not
available in many areas. Also we wonder if most seniors are advanced
enough to follow the links provided to get the answers they need. The
alternative would be a 1-800 phone number which we recognize as a
delightful way to waste a few hours of our lives. |
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submitted by Marni Wilson During a BBQ a friend stumbled and took a little fall - she Assured everyone that she was fine (they offered to call paramedics) and had just tripped over a brick because of her new shoes. They got her cleaned up and got her a new plate of food. While she appeared a bit shaken up, Ingrid went about enjoying herself the rest of the evening. Ingrid's husband called later telling everyone that his wife had been taken to the hospital - (at 6:00pm, Ingrid passed away.) She had suffered a stroke at the BBQ - had they known how to identify the signs of a stroke perhaps Ingrid would be with us today. A neurologist says that if he can get to a stroke victim within 3 hours he can totally reverse the effects of a stroke...totally. He said the trick was getting a stroke recognized, diagnosed an getting to the patient within 3 hours which is tough. Thank God for the sense to remember the "3" steps. Read and Learn! Sometimes symptoms of a stroke are difficult to identify. Unfortunately, the lack of awareness spells disaster. The stroke victim may suffer brain damage when people nearby fail to recognize the symptoms of a stroke. Now doctors say a bystander can recognize a stroke by asking three simple questions:
1. *Ask the individual to
SMILE.
If he or she has trouble
with any of these tasks, call 9-1-1 immediately and describe the symptoms
to the dispatcher. After discovering that a group of non-medical
volunteers could identify facial weakness, arm weakness and speech
problems, researchers urged the general public to learn the three
questions. They presented their conclusions at the American Stroke
Association's annual meeting last February. Widespread use of this test
could result in prompt diagnosis and treatment of the stroke and prevent
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We are deeply saddened to report that the Chamber’s current Treasurer, Debbie Young van Duelmen has passed away.
Debbie, along with her husband Abe, operated the Dragonfly Bed & Breakfast in Apsley. Soon after joining the Chamber in May of 2002, Debbie served in the capacity of Chamber Director from 2003 to 2005 and most recently as Treasurer in 006.
Debbie was a great representative for the Chamber and in particular made great efforts to represent Apsley and the surrounding area. Along with her husband Abe and several other business members in Apsley, she spearheaded the Chamber’s “Apsley & Area: Naturally in the North Kawarthas” brochure.
Editors Note: Debbie was a wonderful individual and will be greatly missed.
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B’Abs circuit training and yoga is opening in Apsley. They will be located next to the pharmacy.
Balancing Effort and Surrender By Richard Rosen (exert from his article
on yogajournal.com) Yoga is all about balance--even between active
engagement and deep release. Alternating periods of intense activity and
rest is an important part of life, so it's no surprise that this principle
serves as the foundation of yoga itself.
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Widely viewed advertising in the Apsley Voice
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The winner of the Summer 2006 Gilmour Bay Cribbage Tournament was Jack Houston. Congratulations Jack! |
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For
Sale Craftsman's
Band saw floor model 10 blades $169.00, Three pairs of skis from $25. to
$75., Pair of roller blades $24., Exercise bike $45., Dog House $35., Lazy
boy Hammock $39. Call Larry |
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Help
Wanted New
Restaurant opening south of Apsley. |
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“Wanted”:
Snowblower 8.5 hp. or larger. Urgent! |
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For Sale: Superquilter, 3 years old, gently used, $750. contact: lockwood2@cogeco.ca |
PUBLIC
NOTICE
The
Council of the
Corporation of
the
Township of North Kawartha
approved the 2006 Accessibility Plan
under the Ontarians With Disabilities Act, 2001on October 3rd,
2006 the Plan is available for viewing at the
Municipal Administration Building
80 Burleigh Street, Apsley, Ontario
705) 656-4445
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