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Attention wildlife fans: Bird feeders are killing songbirds, thanks to a vicious salmonellosis outbreak this winter. Wildlife officials in multiple Western states issued warnings earlier this year that so many birds are dying, the safest plan is to take down all our feeders, at least for now, so they’ll stop congregating and spreading the disease.
So it’s time for a new strategy to attract and support our feathered friends: creating habitat in our garden space whether it’s a balcony or backyard by growing native plants and cultivating the food, nesting materials and shelter wild birds need to survive.
With great sadness and loving hearts, the family of Rosina Renzi announce her passing on January 26, 2021 at the age of 88.
Rosina was born on March 28, 1932 in Prignano, Salerno Italy, famous for its lemon trees and olive groves. She caught the eye of local boy Francesco Renzi and they married on October 23, 1952 by proxy as Frank was in Canada working and establishing their home. Rosina arrived in Fort William, Ontario, now Thunder Bay, Ontario in April of 1953 and carved out a legacy as a warm and loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. Because of her strong faith, she was also deeply involved with her community through long time membership in St. Dominic’s Catholic Women’s League, St. Dominic’s Seniors Club, the Principe di Piemonte Women’s Auxiliary, and St. Dominic’s Italian Choir. She gave her time selflessly and with great joy to these endeavours and made many long time and close friendships.