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Mar 2 – Vol 4 – 51
Everybody's Talking
Paper roots: A Japanese publisher found a new way to recycle the news. They print it on sheets that grow into greenery. Instead of tossing old pages in the trash bin, readers can bury them in soil, and water the spot like a garden. Packed with seeds and built from reused pulp, the material gradually breaks down and supports new life in any planting container. The idea has been used in schools, shared through online videos, and picked up by people looking for simple, eco-friendly solutions that don’t require much effort. What started as a creative print edition now serves as both a teaching tool and a small-scale environmental fix. It’s a practical shift that shows how even print media can adapt to new priorities.
Icy colours: Not all icebergs in Antarctica are blue or white. Some carry streaks of green, black, brown, or even bands of mixed tones. These colours come from different materials and freezing conditions deep within glaciers or beneath floating ice shelves. Minerals, sediments, and pure ice without bubbles all can affect how light moves through the ice, changing what we see. In some cases, clear marine ice can look nearly black, while iron or layered debris can make it look green or dark brown. Some icebergs have striped or marbled patterns where layers of ice formed at different times and under different pressures. While the origins of these colours took time to understand, they now hint at hidden stories beneath the surface.
Drone lifeline: A relaxing afternoon turned perilous when a swimmer got caught in a powerful offshore current at a beach in Florida (U.S.). With emergency services still en route and no one nearby able to swim, a beachgoer quickly turned to the drone he’d brought for recreational use. Fastening a flotation ring to the device, he launched it toward the struggling teenager. The wind threw off the first drop, but a second attempt landed close enough for her to grab hold. The teen managed to hang on until help arrived and was later cleared by medics without injury. Though not built for rescue, online videos have shown drones repurposed in surprising ways. This time, that creativity may have saved a life.
Hidden village: Beneath a still reservoir in northern Portugal lie the remains of a once-bustling village, now revealed only when drought lowers the water. The community was uprooted to make way for a water dam project, leaving behind stone homes and narrow paths now submerged. When the ruins reappear, they attract visitors eager to trace the outlines of a forgotten settlement. Former residents honour their roots through annual gatherings and preserved family stories. A museum nearby holds fragments of the village’s past, from tools to old photographs. Local tales speak of voices in the wind, hinting at the lives once lived there. The village may have vanished from the map, but not from memory.
Quotable Quotes
“Optimism is the faith that leads to achievement. Nothing
can be done without hope and confidence.” —Helen Keller
“We aim above the mark to hit the mark.”
—Ralph Waldo Emerson
What's Happening?
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Movies for Adults at Stoney Creek Library – Naked Gun (2025) PG 13, Tuesday, March 10, 1:00pm – 3:00pm, Stoney Creek Branch, Stoney Creek – Saltfleet Room, A great selection of free movies from new releases to award-winning classics. Newly released blockbusters, award-winning films and critically acclaimed features from HPL’s collection. AGE GROUP: | Adults (18+)
Stoney Creek Legion – Friday Night Mixed Darts: Doors open at 7pm with games running 8pm-10:30 or 11pm. Cost is $5 per person. Pairs or triples are drawn and at end of night winning teams are rewarded from the pot with prizes for both men’s and women’s high scores
Seniors Maintaining Active Roles Together Exercise Program – Tuesday, March 10 1:00pm – 2:00pm Ancaster Branch Library, Murray Ferguson Room. Improve your strength, balance and flexibility, regardless of current physical ability, through the SMART program. Led by specially trained fitness instructors, the SMART program helps you improve your strength, balance and flexibility. Presented by VON Canada. To register, please call 289-442-4956. AGE GROUP: | Older Adults (55+)
Dundas Valley Historical Society hosts a presentation by local historian Robin McKee- “Hamilton and the U.S. Civil War” , Thursday March 12, 7 pm at Dundas Museum and Archives. Admission $ 5 , free to Society members.
Generations – We invite you to a heart-warming family saga set right here in our own community, in this new play written especially for us by Lois Gordon. Meet the multiple generations of the fictional MacKenzie family who called Ancaster home. Join their story beginning in 1842 as settlers, and follow them through the years as they experience the growth of a town to the present day. For accessible seating (including those with walkers) and group sales, please contact the box office at 905-304-3232
Dementia Education – Brain and Behaviour – Wed, March 11, 2:30pm – 4:30pm, Ancaster Branch Library Murray Ferguson Room. Learn the eight A’s of dementia and basic supportive strategies. Learn the eight A’s of dementia (Amnesia, Anosognosia, Agnosia, Aphasia, Apraxia, Altered perception, Apathy, and Attentional deficits) which explain how dementia leads to behavioural changes and learn basic supportive strategie. AGE GROUP: | Older Adults (55+)
Together Exercise Program – In-Branch Program, Tuesday, March 10, 2:30pm – 3:30pm, Waterdown Branch LIbrary, Program Room, Improve your strength, balance and flexibility, regardless of current physical ability, through the SMART program. Led by specially trained fitness instructors, the SMART program helps you improve your strength, balance and flexibility. Presented by VON Canada. To register, please call 289-442-4956. AGE GROUP: | Older Adults (55+)
IRISH SUPPER – Sat., March 14 at Freelton Strabane United Church,1565 Brock Rd., Strabane. Open seating from 4:30 pm – 6:30 pm Get your “IRISH” on and come celebrate St. Patricks with us! Enjoy a delicious stew, coleslaw, fresh bread and a variety of pies for dessert. $25.00 per person, $10 for children 10 and under. For tickets, call Dot at 905-315-8706. Proceeds for the life and outreach work of the church
Rotary Trivia Night – Rotary Trivia Night Returns! Save the date. March 27, Royal Canadian Legion Br 551, 79 Hamilton St N, Waterdown,
My Tea Bar Café – Waterdown is a warm, community-driven café serving bubble tea, healthy smoothies, poke bowls, and açaí bowls that both kids and adults love. We also offer school lunch programs, catering, and birthday parties, and host fun events like paint nights, kids’ activities, and creative gatherings. Our cozy café is available to book as a venue for celebrations, workshops, and community events, making it a welcoming spot for local families and groups. Located at 64 Hamilton St. N. Call for more info 905-689-0501
Trivia
- This author wrote The Little Mermaid fairy tale.
- What is the largest island in the Mediterranean Sea?
- What colour are robin’s eggs?
- This Egyptian hieroglyph is called the “key of life.”
- What is the capital of Croatia?
Weekly Horoscope
ARIES
(March 20 – April 19)
Aries often focus on securing their immediate desires. Now may be a good time to consider what you value and what commitment you could make to achieve it. Lucky numbers: 17, 18, 24, 33, 38, 47.
TAURUS
(April 20 – May 20)
A relationship may be an important midweek focus for you. What changes would improve your connection? Would you like more freedom in the relationship, or less? Lucky numbers: 10, 12, 14, 17, 25, 36.
GEMINI
(May 21 – June 20)
Do your actions align with your highest values and your sense of who you are? Midweek may be a good time to manifest an opportunity to accomplish these goals. Lucky numbers: 7, 10, 11, 20, 29, 46.
CANCER
(June 21 – July 22)
If you actively seek it, a new opportunity may emerge this week. Tap into your intuition to evaluate pros and cons, as well as how to successfully implement it. Lucky numbers: 2, 7, 23, 24, 31, 33.
LEO
(July 23 – Aug. 22)
You may feel an impulsive desire at midweek to immediately get what you want. Resist the temptation for a few days. You might find that this urgent need will pass. Lucky numbers: 6, 7, 17, 20, 22, 38.
VIRGO
(Aug. 23 – Sept. 22)
Early in the week, you may receive a sign from the universe to complete or otherwise end something. No need to rush this, but you should not ignore it either. Lucky numbers: 13, 14, 20, 32, 41, 46.
LIBRA
(Sept. 23 – Oct. 22)
At midweek, you may be wanting to indulge in something pleasurable to help you recharge. Anything from a good meal to a day spa package could fit the bill. Lucky numbers: 1, 2, 11, 19, 33, 48.
SCORPIO
(Oct. 23 – Nov. 21)
Your radar for picking up intuitive information from other people may be turned up to maximum volume at midweek. Avoiding large gatherings for a few days might help. Lucky numbers: 9, 10, 16, 25, 30, 36.
SAGITTARIUS
(Nov. 22 – Dec. 21)
Early in the week, be patient about making progress on your goals. Take a couple of days to tap into your intuition and to incorporate what you learn into your plans. Lucky numbers: 3, 5, 13, 14, 24, 31.
CAPRICORN
(Dec. 22 – Jan. 19)
Being grounded and ambitious, strongly contributes to Capricorn successes. These qualities may be muted early in the week, letting you see things in a different light. Lucky numbers: 18, 20, 23, 27, 42, 43.
AQUARIUS
(Jan. 20 – Feb. 18)
An Aquarius often takes an intellectual, technological approach to accomplishing goals. At the week’s end, softening this may help you better achieve your objective. Lucky numbers: 12, 17, 19, 30, 31, 45.
PISCES
(Feb. 19 – March 20)
Pisces know what they want to see in the world, but sometimes can’t communicate that vision. The difficulty is heightened now. Be aware when interacting with others. Lucky numbers: 5, 11, 14, 17, 26, 41.
Lucky numbers this week: This week’s odds favour Cancer winners with the luckiest number being 7.
Did you know?
Ancient cement: The Romans mixed volcanic ash into their concrete, creating building material that resisted cracking and crumbling. Their aqueducts and harbours remain today, a lasting example of how effective this ancient construction method truly was.
Fish memory: Goldfish are often thought to be forgetful, yet they can actually hold onto information longer than expected. They’re able to learn routines and respond to familiar situations, showing that their memory stretches well beyond just a few moments.
Crystal giants: Deep beneath a mountain in Mexico, miners uncovered a cave filled with gypsum crystal beams over 10 meters (32.8 ft.) long. Formed slowly in mineral-rich water, these crystals remain one of the world’s most extraordinary underground wonders.
Mail tubes: Long before email, New York City sped letters through pressurized tubes hidden beneath its streets. These canisters carried hundreds of messages at high speed, a futuristic system later replaced by faster vehicles on the roads above.
Frozen frogs: Some frogs in North America can freeze solid through the winter, with their hearts completely stopped. When spring warmth returns, they thaw back to life in perfect order, leaving scientists amazed at this natural survival trick.
On the Lighter Side
How did you pass the exam for candy making school?
Easy, I fudged it!
Barbed wire was first used for de fence.
I bought a cat, despite my allergies. It was a rash decision.
Patient: “Doctor, I seem to be getting smaller and smaller.”
Doctor: “Well, you have to be a little patient.”
Knock! Knock! Who’s there? Mozart. Mozart who? Mozart is found in a museum.
Trivia Answers
1. Hans Christian Andersen 2. Sicily 3. Blue 4. Ankh 5. Zagreb