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June 7, 2011 Volume 4 Edition 33 A FREE Weekly Community Newspapera new perspective
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NORFOLK HUB, June 7, 2011 page 2
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By Dave ScottIt seems like Tim Hortons has been holding their Camp Day forever… and this year may have been the busiest of all. I stopped by the Tim Hortons on the Queensway on June 1st and the place was packed. Folks were lined up to spin the wheel of prizes, which the wonderful ladies from Scotiabank were busy assisting with. Behind the counter, volunteers from the Scouts, Knights of Columbus, Moose Lodge (to name a few groups) were helping out. The same was taking place at all Tim Hortons across the country… Smilie Cookies were sold at the Queensway and Delhi locations to raise money to help send children to the Tim Hortons camps.
Cheryl and Grant Nelson, owners, of the Queensway and Delhi locations, believe strongly in the camp program, they have seen first hand how camp can change a child’s life. Grant said, “The foundation (Tim Hortons Camp) provides opportunities for amazing children who would not have gotten the chance and without the opportunity you really don’t know what path these children might have taken.”
The camp helps to build confidence, self-esteem and offers kids a glimpse of a world they may have never seen.
This year, roughly ten kids from our area will be attending camp, three of which have been accepted for the Leadership Program chosen
out of 14,000 kids. The Leadership program facilitates the development of future camp leaders and provides one week of camp for the next four years. Congratulations to Jake Fitzgerald and Blair Haines of West Lynn Public School and Delaney Smithson of Delhi Public School on their acceptance to Leadership Camp.
Grant and Cheryl wanted to thank their staff that rallied around Camp Day and went above and beyond to make this year such a great success and for realizing the importance of making a difference in a child’s life.
At press time, Tim Hortons National raised 9.9 million this year. The Queensway and Delhi locations raised over $17,000!
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Photo, left to right: Cheryl and Grant Nelson (owners of the Tim Hortons on the Queensway in Simcoe and in Delhi), Barb Ernst and Nicole Cooper (Scotiabank, Simcoe).
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The idea of a tax refund, particularly
a large refund, is cause for celebration for most people, but it shouldn’t be. The reality is that a tax refund means you have paid the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) too much tax throughout the year. In essence, you have provided the government
with an interest-free loan. The larger the refund, the larger the loan amount. Who knew you could be so generous!
You shouldn’t have to wait until the following spring to get your money back. Fortunately, there is a way to correct the situation. If you have non-payroll Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) contributions, childcare expenses, interest expenses on investment loans, maintenance or spousal support payments, charitable donations or rental losses, you can reduce the amount of tax deducted at source by your employer. Simply complete CRA’s Form T1213, “Request to Reduce Tax Deductions at Source”, a straightforward one-page form, and send or take it to your local tax office. Once approved, CRA authorizes your employer to deduct less tax from your pay. Call 1-800-959-8281 to find the tax office closest to you.
Quebec residents must also complete and file form TO-1016, “Application for a Reduction in Source Deductions in Income Tax” with the Ministère du Revenu du Québec to ensure they receive both federal and provincial source deduction relief.
Let’s assume you work in Ontario and make $80,000 a year. Let’s also assume you make non-payroll RRSP contributions of $6,000 and have childcare expenses of $5,000 per year. By filing Form T1213, your monthly after-tax income will increase from $5,080 to $5,400.
That’s additional cash flow of $320 per month. For most Canadians, that kind of extra monthly
income could prove useful. Imagine the possibilities. But before you start envisioning that big screen TV, think about how you could put that money to work for you. The best approach for your additional cash flow will depend on your situation and your goals. For financial security, eliminating debt and then accumulating wealth should be priorities over spending the “found” money. Let’s look at some options.
Reduce your debt by: 1. Paying down your credit card or consumer debt.If you are carrying a balance on your credit card, the high interest rates can erode your savings. Reduce the cost of credit by paying down debt with the highest interest rate first.
2. Paying down your mortgage more quicklyWhether you have a traditional mortgage or flexible mortgage with a line of credit, the value of reducing your principal sooner can be substantial. You can save thousands in interest costs and pay off your mortgage more quickly. Review the terms of your mortgage contract and make use of all options available without incurring prepayment penalties.
Increase Your Savings By: 1. Maximizing contributions to your RRSPThe tax reduction you get based on your contributions and deductions can be directed back into your RRSP contribution for the year. The earlier you contribute, the longer you can take advantage of the tax-deferred compounding of investment income.
2. Topping up your TFSAA Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA) allows investment growth to accumulate and be withdrawn tax-free. Because TFSA withdrawals are added back to your available TFSA contribution room in the following year, a TFSA provides a flexible source of money for mid to large-sized purchases.
3. Contributing to an RESPA Registered Education Savings Plan (RESP) allows a contributor to save money for a
beneficiary’s post-secondary education on a tax-deferred basis. The earlier you begin to contribute to an RESP, the more you will be able to take advantage of the compounding investment income and government grants. A contribution of $2,500 per year can earn a $500 grant per year until the end of the year in which the beneficiary turns 17, up to a maximum grant of $7,200.
4. Establishing an emergency fundIt is important to have easy access to emergency money in order to cover unexpected events, such as a job loss, an illness or a major home repair.
5. Contributing to an RDSPA Registered Disability Savings Plan (RDSP) is available to assist families in planning for the long-term financial security of a relative with disabilities. Early contributions to an RDSP benefit from compounding investment income and can also benefit from available government grants and bonds.
By putting the money that already belongs to you back into your pocket – and without adding a single cent of extra cash – you can be on your way to financial independence sooner.
David Pass and Judie Rice are Financial Advisors with Manulife Securities Incorporated and Insurance Representatives with Manulife Securities Insurance Inc. David and Judie can be contacted at 25 Harvey Street, Tillsonburg ON, N4G 3J7, 519-842-8000 or 1-877-496-2770, [email protected] or [email protected]. Excerpted from Solutions Spring/Summer 2011 Edition.
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By Dave ScottThere seems to be a lot of questions around our area lately surrounding Wind Turbines. Now, I did not attend the meeting in Dover a few weeks back but I did get some calls from concerned citizens. Our paper as you all well know is only good news and for us to form an opinion on this situation is not what we do.
But what we can say to the public
is, start asking questions about the Wind Turbines… What is the effect on the environment? How much power do they generate
and who is using it? Is there any health concerns living close to the turbines? What effect do they have on bird migration patterns? Maybe call the mayor, MP or MPP and ask some questions. We all realize that changes have to be made to break away from fossil fuels… but let’s do our homework and have all the answers before the building starts.
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that... our M&M Meat Shops Simcoe Store came in NUMBER 1 again this year!
This is four years in a row now that we have raised the most money for the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation of Canada from over 460 M&M Meat Shops Stores across Canada!
We raised over $16,000 this year with our barbecue and "Stars Program".
Across Canada the total amount raised was $1,550,000. This brings our 23-year fundraising total to $21,560,000!
We are so proud of our great volunteers and fantastic community support!
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By Dave ScottShirley Sweers of Scotland, Ontario, knows what she likes… buying cars from Rick McCall… great vehicles and quality service before and after the sale… she is always looked after and Rick always provides attention to her needs.
Since 1988, when her late husband purchased a truck from Rick, the couple traded in their vehicles every two and a half years. The last two vehicles have been from the KIA line.
Shirley, who is now seventy-four years old, worked in Brantford for thirty-seven years, driving back and forth from Keep Rite Refrigeration... so a quality vehicle was always needed. And over the years McCall’s has always taken care of Shirley.
Rick told me that Shirley is a great customer, who is part of the family. They have a great relationship… “She also makes great jam and pastries,” Rick said with a smile and a wink.
Watching Rick and Shirley chat, it was easy to see that a mutual respect and friendship had developed over the years… you could sense it was more than just about twenty-two cars. Shirley’s new vehicle this time is her second KIA Rondo, which she enjoys for its easy accessibility and fine quality.
See you in a couple of years Shirley for car number twenty-three!
Photo: Shirley Sweers (left) purchased her twenty-second vehicle from Rick McCall (owner of Rick McCall Volkswagen, Simcoe and Rick McCall KIA, Port Dover)
Waterford High School Students arriving at the Prom in style. Far side left to right: Katie Pulham, Billy Cable, Dalton Shoup. Front: Nicole Talbot, Patrick Murphy, Kirstin Stewart, Stephanie VanEvera.
Courtesy of Norfolk District Women’s InstituteAbout 50 members of Norfolk District and guests gathered in Grace United Church, Port Dover for their annual church service. District president, Marie Dickens (Langton branch) led the service, and welcomed those present. The
Institute Ode was sung and Mary Stewart Collect repeated. Pat Price from St. Williams branch led in prayer and the scripture was read by Leone Fess from Renton branch. Annie Mason, Marburg branch, introduced the guest speaker and soloist. Rev. Murray Rounding, minister of the church gave the
message on “The New Beginning.” His text was from Romans. He told of Adelaide Hunter Hoodless, co-founder of the Women’s Institute and her great vision of new beginnings. Yvonne Older was guest soloist, singing “Mansion over the
Hilltop” accompanied by Helen Young, Marburg branch, at the organ. Offering was gathered by members of Renton branch, that was divided into three for the
Adelaide Hoodless Homestead, the church and the district. “Hymn of All Nations” was sung. The Institute Grace was also sung before the guests retired to the Sunday School room for refreshments provided by all district branches.
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Photo, left to right: back row Anna Chambers, Annie Mason, Marie Dickens, Leone Fess, Pat Price; seated are Helen Young & Yvonne Olner.
NORFOLK HUB, June 7, 2011 page 5
Courtesy of the Silver Lake Rowing Club
Holy Trinity Titan Zac Azzopardi advanced to the finals and placed fourth in the Senior Men 72 kg Single event at the Canadian Secondary School Regatta Association Championships held in St. Catharines this past weekend.
Azzopardi of Simcoe advanced to the semi-finals by posting the sixth fastest time in his heat on Friday. In the semi-final, Azzopardi finished third to advance to the finals. Rowing under good conditions in the final on Sunday, Azzopardi improved on his overall position placing fourth overall. “Zac’s winter training paid off. On water training was a challenge given the situation with Silver Lake but he made the best of a bad situation. Zac did exceptionally well considering this is one of North America’s premier high school regattas” said coach Susan Fairley.
Also competing at the Canadian Championships were Simcoe Composite Sabres Ben Auld of Bloomsburg and Eryk Taylor of Simcoe who narrowly missed advancing to the semi-finals in the Senior Men Double event. Frankie Millson-Dodds and Robyn Millson from Holy Trinity, rowing out of the Tillsonburg Rowing Club, also competed in the Senior Women Double event.
The Canadian Secondary School Regatta Association Championships were attended by more than 2,000 high school students drawn from across Canada and the United
States including Caleb McCleary of Burford. McCleary began rowing on Silver Lake and through rowing earned a high school scholarship to Shawnigan Lake private school in British Columbia where he has been attending school for the past two years. McCleary won two gold medals at this year’s regatta.
Ben Auld and Eryk Taylor of Simcoe Composite won silver in the Senior Men’s Open Double event at the Western Ontario Secondary School Association Regatta held in London on Saturday. Zac Azzopardi of Holy Trinity captured bronze in the Senior Men’s Single event. Both crews had advanced to their finals by winning their heats.
A significantly reduced local high school rowing contingent has been training on Oakland Pond in Brant County under the coaching of Sue Fairley of the Silver Lake Rowing Club. “We felt that we owed it to Zac, Eryk and Ben to help keep them rowing given all the training they’ve done over the past several years” explained Fairley. “Although we’re not getting the amount of “on water” training in Oakland that we’re used to getting on Silver Lake, their on land training over the winter months is paying off.”
Auld and Azzopardi had also competed in Welland at the South Niagara High School Invitational Regatta two weeks ago in the Senior Men’s 72kg single event. Rowing under poor conditions, Azzopardi won silver. Auld placed second in his heat but did not compete in the final due to bad weather. All three,
together with Frankie Millson-Dodds and Robyn Millson from Holy Trinity who are rowing out of the Tillsonburg Rowing Club, will be competing at the Canadian
Secondary School Regatta Association Championships being held in St. Catharines this coming weekend.
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June 24th, 1987, the Barrel Pizza & Pasta opened their doors… it is hard to believe that they are about to celebrate twenty-four years… but when you have great food and staff like the Barrel, it is easy to
see why.
If you have been by the Barrel lately you will have noticed that a brand new patio has opened and last Saturday was the Grand Opening.
Over the last year, owners, Tom
and Nia Daikos, with partners, Nick (son-in-law) and Martha Zografos (daughter) have been busy working towards this day. They felt the patio would be a nice compliment to the restaurant and provide their customers with the opportunity to sit outdoors and enjoy their new patio menus of both food and drink… of course the patio menu will contain the fine quality you have come to except at the Barrel.
Well the early results in the last couple of weeks are just what the owners hoped for with many folks
enjoying the great outdoors at the Barrel.
I asked Tom, after twenty-four years, if he was going to start to slow down soon… a big smile crossed his face and he says, “No, I love it. I never think there is an end to it… and as long as I am healthy I will keep going.”
You know you’ve got to appreciate a guy who loves going to work… there is a certain pride an owner has that brings out that joy and that drive for success. Tom knows his business
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Courtesy of the NYCAThe Norfolk Youth & Children Association (NYCA) offers licensed After School Care, Recreational PA Day Camps, March Break Camp, Christmas Break Camp, Summer Camp and specialized Fitness Programs. For the past six years the NYCA has provided quality care to families in Simcoe and surrounding areas. We put the Children first and meet the needs of many families from diverse backgrounds. We are proud of all of our programs & the services we provide our community.
With the new provincial legislation regarding wrap around childcare for the school day, the NYCA would like to use this as an opportunity to grow & better meet the needs of our families.
Working side by side with the Grand Erie District School Board (GEDSB), the Norfolk Youth & Children Association are pleased to announce that in September 2011 the NYCA will be offering all of their After School Programming
and indoor camps for all area schools based out of Elgin Avenue Public School.
With the addition of Early Learning Kindergarten
(ELK) at Elgin Avenue Public School the logical next step is for the NYCA to continue its high quality After School Program within that school; meeting the legislation agenda that the province has outlined.
"With the implementation of the Early Learning Kindergarten program at Grand Erie District School Board, we're able to support third-party providers in our Full Day Kindergarten schools to implement the before and after school program for students," said Brenda Blancher, Superintendent of Education for the Grand Erie District School Board. "Partners such as the Norfolk Youth & Children Association at Elgin Avenue Public School help us offer programs that will support the learning in the classroom and also support working families in our
community."
“The NYCA is excited about this growth opportunity and looks forward to expanding as the ELK program rolls out into other area schools in the next few years,” said Krista Kitchen, Norfolk Youth & Children’s Association.
Special thanks to Grand Erie and their continued support and commitment to the NYCA!
North School has served the NYCA well over the years and with the move to Elgin as our new home, North School sill be closing.
The NYCA is devoted to continuing all of our existing programs for all of our current participants. Watch for details to follow in the Hub & at the NYCA!!!
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“We are so grateful to the Waterford Lioness Club for helping us replace nursery equipment.” said Helen DeBoer-Daggett, “The bassinettes are thirty-five years old and needed upgrading.” Norfolk General Hospital delivers approximately 354 babies per year.
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• Plant, Bake & Book Sale at the Town Hall(Vittoria Women’s Institute)
• Bake & Yard Sale and Snacks atSt. Andrews United Church
(United Church Women)• Bacon on a Bun next to the Town Hall
(Vittoria Lions Cub)• Oldtimers Fastball Tournament 10 am - 6 pm
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inside and, well now, out. With his daughter and son-in-law (as partners) working along side him… you know the high quality food and service will remain intact for years to come.
I spoke with Martha and she understands the importance of their customers. She told me it is essential to their family to listen to the patrons. She remembers back when she was eight years old playing hostess at her parents restaurant and learning to put the customers first and always serve the highest quality food… the Barrel prides itself on the family recipes that make up such a great menu and of course they
will continue with the same guidelines to use local products and support our local farmers.
It is easy to see as you walk in the door how the Barrel has become such a significant part of the community... all the team sports sponsorships, the thank you letters from the many organizations whom the Barrel has assisted over the years.
The Barrel would like to thank JD Concrete, Iron Works and Simcoe Window, Door & More for a fantastic Patio as well as their customers for all their support for the last twenty-four years. The ribbon cutting ceremony was attended by the Mayor himself who made a presentation on behalf of the County, congratulating the Barrel
on twenty-four years of success. Friends, family and local business folks attended the celebration and were treated to all sorts of goods such as, pizza, wings, fruit, appetizers, cake and of course some wine sampling from Jackson-Triggs and the Burning Kiln… oh and one couple won a trip to Niagara Falls for a weekend plus a wine tour from Jackson-Triggs.
Well there is only one thing left to do… let’s grab some lunch!
Congrats to Tom, Nia, Nick, Martha and the staff of the Barrel for twenty-four years of great food… excellent service… and well, for being part of the community!
The Barrel Pizza & Pasta Celebrates!Continued from page 6
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COMpaniOn planTSCompanion planting is a biological approach that involves growing certain different types
of plants near each other. By mixing a variety of plants together you confuse harmful insects. When you plant certain vegetables together or alongside flowers or herbs you can often camouflage the scent of a given plant so that its potential enemies can’t find it. For example, if you plant onions and carrots together, the carrot rust fly can no longer detect the scent of its “prey,” the carrot.
Coriander, sage and rosemary also repel the carrot rust fly. Plant them near your carrots and you’ll have a healthy harvest.
Herbs Herbs make excellent companion plants. Instead of grouping them all together in a corner, plant them in among your vegetables. Tarragon and marjoram give off a scent that repels most insects. Sage, rosemary and thyme repel insects that feed on the different plants of the cabbage family. Plant these herbs near your cabbages, cauliflower and Brussels sprouts. Coriander attracts parasitic wasps that are very useful in controlling all sorts of pests.
Flowers in the Vegetable Patch Flowers in the vegetable patch - why not? Nothing will make your vegetables happier! Plant borders of alyssum and cosmos; they attract beneficial insects and repel certain harmful ones. Marigolds protect tomatoes from threadworms, and nasturtiums and petunias attract aphids. If you plant them near your tomatoes, the aphids will choose the flowers instead of your tomatoes.
Plant Friends Plant friends are plants that can be grouped together because they mutually help each other grow. Basil stimulates the growth of tomatoes and enhances the quality of the yield. Chamomile improves the growth and taste of cabbages and onions and peas and beans enhance the growth of cucumbers and potatoes. Peas and beans also repel Colorado potato beetle that commonly attacks potatoes and eggplant.
Plant EnemiesNot all plants make great companions. Some plants will actually hurt each other if planted too close together. Potatoes, for example, should not be planted near squash, pumpkin, spinach, radishes or tomatoes. Avoid any combination of leguminous plants, such as peas and beans with onions or garlic and also avoid corn and tomatoes together. Another combination to avoid is any plants of the same family. You also have to take into consideration the different growing needs of a given plant. For example, if you have two plants with very different heights, place the taller one to the north or west of the shorter one. That gives the shorter plant the morning sun that it needs to evaporate the dew, and this in turns prevents the growth of any fungal disease.Companion planting is not a quick fix, but it does help control harmful insects in a vegetable garden. Gardening books often contain charts for companion planting as a guide. It takes a bit of practice and experimenting to get it right, but once you get the hang of it, you will be well rewarded.
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• The Phthalates & Parabens Profile helps determine body burdens of these chemicals from everyday exposures. Phthalates are plasticizers used to make PVC plastics more flexible. Parabens keep fungus and mold from personal care products such as shampoos, lotions, soaps, gels, and more.
• The PCBs Profile measures the body burden of polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs). PCBs are bioaccumulative and found in food sources such as fish, fatty meats, and dairy products.
• The Volatile Solvents Profile determines volatile solvents exposure. Volatile solvents are mostly inhaled from products such as furniture, building materials, cleaning agents, and inks.
• Proper porphyrin production is essential for our body’s capacity to detoxify toxins. The Porphyrins Profile can help identify the severity of heavy metal toxicity or organic chemical exposure.
• The Toxic Metals Profile focuses on five highly toxic heavy metals and is available with whole blood or urine specimen types.
• The Chlorinated Pesticides Profile measures the body burden of chlorinated pesticides, such as DDT. These chemicals are bioaccumulative and can be ingested through fruits, vegetables, and drinking water.
These environmental toxicity tests are available at the Armstrong Clinic for Naturopathic Medicine. You can determine whether your work, home or external environment is creating your symptoms. Your registered Naturopathic Doctor can use this and other environmental tests to guide individualized detoxification programs. Spring is here, and this is the perfect time for a supervised cleanse for everyone.
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Wanted: Red-headed Woodpecker sightingsMcGill University Ph.D. student Barbara Frei is on the hunt for the Red-headed Woodpecker and is hoping local residents will help her find this endangered species.
“The Red-headed Woodpecker is a common species, but one that is declining,” Barbara explained. “When I started my Ph.D. studies, I was looking for a project to work on that would incorporate my love and passion for the conservation of species, especially in places that humans live. It’s important to find ways for humans and wildlife to live together.”
The fact that the Red-headed Woodpecker is declining is a huge problem, one that has not been studied in Canada until now. “This decline is like a wake-up call and we want to answer the questions that will explain the declining numbers.”
Although there are several ideas to explain the decline, including the abundance of predatory Starlings and lack of habitat, Barbara said that the causes can be more intricate than that. “It may be a combination of several factors including loss of habitat, bad nesting choices, lack of food, and competition for nesting sites and food. It’s time to put some conservation actions into place, but we need to know they are the right actions. I have the feeling it is not just one thing affecting the species, but several things. I don’t feel the Starlings are the main problem.”
Red-headed woodpeckers eat a variety of food, including plant
material, fruit, nuts, and insects and this diversity allows them to make their home in smaller woodlots than other woodpeckers.
Red-headed Woodpeckers are unique among North American woodpeckers in that they catch aerial insects “on the wing” or in the air. Although woodpeckers are built for strength with chunky bodies, big heads, and strong bills to allow them to excavate cavities, they are not made to be the most graceful bird in the air, unlike other aerial-insect-eating birds such as swallows. However, the Red-headed Woodpecker is surprisingly agile in the air, and, perched out in the open, on a tree branch, they will swoop out to catch passing insects.
Once its food is found or captured, the Red-headed Woodpecker is adept at storing the food, one of only four species of the 198 species of woodpeckers worldwide to do this. This includes fitting nuts, seeds, and live grasshoppers into natural cracks or crevices of trees, posts or anywhere else they can fit them. Some food items, such as nuts and pine cones that are too difficult to open are often dropped onto a hard surface to crack them open or placed on the road to await being run over by a passing car.
Barbara believes that this woodpecker’s fly-catching habit may be an important clue to their declining numbers. “Bats and other aerial insect eaters are also declining,” she said. “This is one aspect of their behaviour that we want to look at.”
This study, which is in its second year, is aimed at determining what can be done to save the species. “If we were to write policy to save the species tomorrow, we would have nothing to work with,” Barbara explained. “Last year, we studied the Red-headed Woodpeckers in Northumberland County and this year we have expanded to include Norfolk and Elgin Counties. There have been quite a few sightings in the Port Stanley-St. Thomas area. Even if someone sees a Red-headed Woodpecker once, it would be great if they report it. It’s very difficult to find the nests, but repeated visits to a feeder would indicate that they are probably nesting in the area.”
One of the most useful things that landowners can do to help this species is to leave standing deadwood where it is, unless it is a safety hazard. “Dead wood used to be considered garbage and was cleaned out,” Barbara stated. “However, it is very beneficial and 40 per cent of forest critters depend on deadwood to some degree. If you leave deadwood standing, you will be amazed to see it being used by a number of species.”
Because the Red-headed Woodpecker is a weak excavator, it needs deader, or more rotted, deadwood than other species of woodpeckers. As well, they need a larger amount of deadwood in their territory in order to store their food.
Over the last twenty years, the estimated population of the Red-
headed Woodpecker has declined by 60 per cent in Ontario. “This is a massive decline,” Barbara said, “And it’s happening across their range. We have to find out soon why this is happening or it will be difficult to help them.”
For more information about the Red-headed Woodpecker, go to www.redheadedwoodpecker.ca. To report sightings, send an email to [email protected].
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