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We’re Local..We’re Wasaga Beach..Number 32..February 13, 2012

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Snowman Mania 2011 Snowman Mania Weekend is almost upon us and it’s sure to be a fun filled event! We should all be proud of the hard working individuals and groups who make our own Winter Carnival happen each and every year. Special Events at Town Hall has been working with businesses and clubs throughout town, planning and organizing events that will make all happy, residents and visitors alike!

Everyone in Wasaga Beach owes it to themselves and our community to not only plan on enjoying the activities in town, but to invite friends and relatives from elsewhere to come and see what Winter in Wasaga has to offer!

Opening Ceremonies will take place on Friday evening at Stonebridge Town Centre to mark the start of Snowman Mania 2012. This is always a great community event as we meet old friends and create new ones over a cup of hot chocolate beside the open fire. An exciting fireworks display will cap off the night as we plan our fun filled day on Saturday.

Beach BOOSTER Group is pleased to be involved and we invite everyone to come and see what’s up at Stonebridge Town Centre on the Saturday of the weekend event.

Sponsored by Beach BOOSTER, the Gazebo will be hopping to the sound of music provided by DJ Chuckie B of DJ Nation! The entertaining show will keep us all moving to the beat while providing updates and info on all the other events happening at Stonebridge through the day!

Be sure to visit the interactive CFB Borden Display and please welcome our friends and neighbours of the Canadian Armed Forces to Wasaga Beach. Beach BOOSTER hopes to re-kindle the long and historic relationship between The Beach and The Base by arranging this first ever visit by The Base to Snowman Mania!

Certain to add to the fun and excitement of all the winter activities taking place, be sure to enjoy the antics of two of the best trampoline artists in the world at the Beach BOOSTER Swing Up Trampoline Duo! These artists will keep you spellbound with their creative routines and comedic tricks! A must see for the entire family! There will be three shows throughout the day. We thank our friends at Saga Resort and The Town of Wasaga Beach for helping us bring this event to Snowman Mania!

The Ball Hockey Tournament will be continuing on Saturday at the brand new rink built at Stonebridge. This rink is a great addition to our community and will be enjoyed by many before and after the Snowman Mania event! Please feel free to contact us at info@beachbooster.com with any questions about enjoying this new activity venue!

Horse drawn wagons will be available to tour the Stonebridge Town Centre and snowmobile rides coutesy of Sledding on my Time will add to our many winter themed activities.

Of course the fun continues later in the day with the ever popular… and tasty, Chilli Cook Off at The RecPlex! Many local teams are eager to prove that THEY have the best chilli in Wasaga Beach… including for the first time ever, a team from CFB Borden! The Snowman Mania Dance completes the day and gives all a chance to plan and look forward to Sunday’s events.

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What’s Happening Wasaga Beach Jan 5 – Feb 10 – Snowman Mania – Recycled Snowman Contest Enter between Jan 1 – Feb 10. All ages enter a snowman made of recycled material. Win great prizes! Creations must be in by Feb 5. Public ballot votes for best creations Feb 11-19. Call Cathy for more Information at 705-429-5481 ext 2405 Feb 10 – Sweetheart Youth Dance Location: Wasaga RecPlex. Time: 7 p.m. – 9 p.m.

Tickets are $5.00 in advance and are available at Parks & Recreation, 1724 Mosley St. – 705-4293321and at the Chamber Office, 550 River Rd. West – 705-429-2247. Grades 5 to 8 only!

Feb 11 – Blood Donor Clinic Location: Wasaga RecPlex, 1724 Mosley St. Time: 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. appointment call 1-888-236-6283 SNOWMAN MANIA EVENTS Feb 16 – 19 – Art in the Library Location: Wasaga Beach Public Library, 120 Glenwood Drive. Open to the Public. This art exhibit showcases amazing local talent. For more information visit www.wasagabeach.library.on.ca or call 705-429-5481 Feb 16 – 20 – Snowman Mania Location: Various locations & activities throughout Town. Don’t forget your Snowman Mania Button.

Snowman Mania buttons cost $2 each or 3 for only $5. Each year's button is unique and available only in limited quantities so they are becoming collector items. In addition to showing support for Snowman Mania, purchasing a button gives the wearer: FREE admission to the Wasaga Beach YMCA on Family Day Weekend, FREE use of Wasaga Beach Transit during Family Day Weekend, a FREE ballot in the Wasaga Snowmobile Club's Snowman Mania Draw and admission to many other Snowman Mania events (some events may have an additional fee) Snowman Mania Buttons are available at: Wasaga Beach Chamber of Commerce, Wasaga Stars Arena, Wasaga Beach YMCA, Wasaga Beach Foodland, Town Hall, Wasaga Beach Public Library, Water Depot, Harvey's Wasaga, Wild Wing, Boston Pizza & Beach Chiropractic & Wellness Centre. For more information call 705-429-3844 ext. 2287.

Feb 16 - Snowman Mania Story Time - 10:30am – 11:30am Ages 2 to 6 with adults can join in the fun. Stories, activities and edible snowmen crafts. Check out all the cool stories or go crazy with crafts at the Wasaga Beach Public Library! For more information please contact the library at 705-429-8296 or e-mail cathyatthelibrary@gmail.com sponsored by the Wasaga Beach Public Library Feb 17 - Make and Take - 10:30am – 11:30am Children ages 2 to 6 are invited to make and take crafts at the Wasaga Beach Public Library. Please call the Early Years Learning Centre 705-446-0816 x 405 to register. Sponsored by the Early Years Learning Centre and Wasaga Beach Public Library Feb 17 - Wasaga Beach Youth Centre Open for Drop-In Activities - 3:30pm – 9:00pm Free activities for youth 12 – 17 include pool, ping pong, air hockey, arts and crafts, Wii, PlayStation3, computers with internet access, board games and so much more. For more info please call 705-422-2494 or email wbyouth@wasagabeach.com Proudly sponsored by Wasaga Beach Youth Centre Feb 17 - Ping Pong Tournament - 6:00pm – 8:00pm Come out and challenge your friends to the exciting game of ping pong. All skill levels are welcome. Great prizes, great fun and great friends, what more can you ask for? Tournament signups begin February 1st, 2012 at the Youth Centre. All players must be at the Youth Centre by 5:30pm on the day of the tournament in order to compete. For more info please call 705-422-2494 or email wbyouth@wasagabeach.com sponsored by the Wasaga Beach Youth Centre Feb 17 - Opening Ceremonies - 6:30pm – 8:30pm At Stonebridge Town Centre skate the evening away at the outdoor rink, enjoy a horse drawn wagon ride, warm up by a bonfire while watching the breathtaking fireworks. Fire entertainers, hot chocolate, ball hockey and more! For more information please contact the Special Events department at Town Hall 705-429-3844.

Proudly sponsored by Stonebridge Town Centre, the Town of Wasaga Beach and the Wasaga Beach Chamber of Commerce Feb 17 - Wasaga Unplugged - 7:00pm – 9:00 pm Amateur entertainers register to sing, dance, act, rap, recite poetry or play instruments for 15 minutes each at the Wasaga Beach Public Library. Anyone interested in performing please contact the library before Feb 1st. For more information please contact the library at 705-429-8296 or e-mail cathyatthelibrary@gmail.com Proudly sponsored by the Wasaga Beach Public Library Feb 17, 18, 19 – 1st Annual Snowman Mania 3 on 3 Ball Hockey Tournament Location: Stonebridge Town Centre. Compete in one of three divisions (Junior – Elementary age), Intermediate (high school age) and Over 18 +. All teams can be co-ed. Helmets are strongly encouraged. EARLY BIRD DEADLINE – FRIDAY, JAN 20, 2012 at 4 p.m. Team Fee: $50 Early Bird and $75 after January 20, 2012. Three 30minute games guaranteed, 7 players maximum per team. For more information please contact: Peter Wilson at 705-8889872 or email wasagabeachchiropractor@gmail.com or visit www.snowmanmania.com

Point of View Family Day weekend is right around the corner.

For a lot of people Family Day is simply a day away from work to complete laundry, chores or get caught up on emails. How many of us really take time to enjoy our family on Family Day? What happens if you don’t have family in the area? What if you’re like me and have to work and have a spouse that doesn’t get Family Day off?

With the unique nature of today’s traditional family it’s interesting that most of us define our family as those we marry or are related to by blood. I ‘Googled’ the meaning of family and found it rather fascinating that the two most popular definitions that appeared were: 1. ‘A husband, a wife and unmarried children’ 2. ‘One or more people to be connected by a feeling of love’ I found the first definition kind of disturbing.

According to that meaning once my son is married he is no longer part of my family and because I am married I am no longer part of my biological one.

I really like the second definition. I think it hits the nail on the head. We as humans develop many relationships outside our blood relatives. We have friends that sometimes are closer to us and quite frankly we would rather spend more time with than our relatives.

This Family Day I encourage you to spend time with the people in your life that you consider family whether it be your best friend, your Mom or even your pet. Take the day to reflect on the people in your life who make it more enjoyable and that are truly priceless because they are your family.

Holly Haire-Ellis Point of View is a regular feature of beach BOOSTER and is exactly that, simply a point of view. Any Point of View is meant to create thoughts and dialogue on how to make our Wasaga Beach an even better community to live, enjoy and to do business.

We welcome your valued thoughts and feed back! yours truly, The beach BOOSTER staff.

Feb 18 - Wasaga Beach Snowmobile Club Poker Run - 9:00am – 4:00pm For all you die hard snowmobilers this event is for you! $15/hand and a CASH top prize. Choko and J&R Cycle gift baskets for 2nd and 3rd. Starting at the Wasaga Beach Snowmobile Club House ends at Oakview Woods. For more information please contact wasagasnowmobileclub@hotmail.com or call 705-429-3822.

Proudly sponsored by the Wasaga Beach Snowmobile Club, Choko and J&R Cycle Feb 18 - Event Mania Time - 10:00am – 4:00pm Come celebrate what winter is all about…FUN! We have something for every member of the family. Activities include, sleigh rides, skating, snow bunny competition, petting zoo, toboggan hill and MORE! All activities are taking place at the Stonebridge Town Centre. For more information please call the Special Events office at Town Hall 705-429-3844.

Proudly sponsored by Stonebridge Town Centre, the Town of Wasaga Beach and the many merchants located within Stonebridge Town Centre Feb 18 - Snowmobile Club Silent Auction - 11:00am – 6:00pm and 8:30pm – 10:00pm Lots of great items to bid on! Auction will be held at the RecPlex.

For more information please contact wasagasnowmobileclub@hotmail.com or call 705-429-3822.

Proudly sponsored by the Wasaga Beach Snowmobile Club Feb 18 - Harmony North Chorus Concert - 2:00pm – 3:00pm Waterside Retirement Lodge are welcoming those people 60 years of age or greater to come enjoy an afternoon of music. Performing in ‘The Dard’ room will be Harmony North Chorus. For more information please contact Waterside Retirement Lodge at 705-4298626.

Proudly sponsored by Waterside Retirement Lodge Feb 18 - Chili Cook-off - 4:00pm – 7:00pm Ready-Set-Cook! Local teams have been formed and have been working hard to perfect their chili. Come taste for yourself and be the judge. Dress warm because this event is held outdoor at the RecPlex. For more information please contact Doug at 705-4291360. Proudly sponsored by Wasaga Beach Foodland Feb 18 - Art Attack: Drop In Art - 4:00pm – 8:00pm Drop in to the Wasaga Beach Youth Centre between 4pm and 8pm for a challenging and yet creative art project. All supplies are provided; all you need to bring is your creativity. For more info please call 705-422-2494 or email wbyouth@wasagabeach.com Proudly sponsored by the Wasaga Beach Youth Centre Feb 18 - Snowman Mania Dance – 8:30pm – 1:00am Dance the night away with the Wasaga Beach Snowmobile Club at the RecPlex. Door prizes and more! Tickets are $15 in advance or $20 at the door. For more information please contact wasagasnowmobileclub@hotmail.com or call 705-429-3822.

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Come stroll through the woods, follow the nature signs and test your skills. No experience is required.

Snowshoes will be provided. For more information please call Bill Crawford 705-429-9365. Proudly Sponsored by Ganaraska Hiking Club of Wasaga Beach Feb 19 - Pancake Breakfast - 9:00am – 1:00pm Bring the entire family out to enjoy a delicious pancake breakfast at the Wasaga Beach Lion’s Den located within the RecPlex. Adults $5, Children $3, a maximum of $15 per family. For more information please contact the Lion’s Club at 705-429-3331.

Proudly sponsored by Wasaga Beach Lions Club Feb 19 - Outdoor Skating - 12:00pm – 9:00pm Come enjoy free outdoor skating. This public event is taking place at the Oakview Woods outdoor skating rink. For more information please call the Special Events Office at Town Hall 705-429-3844.

Proudly sponsored by the Town of Wasaga Beach Feb 19 - Toboggan Party - 1:00pm – 3:30pm It’s the biggest and fastest hill in Wasaga Beach located at the Wasaga Sands Park. Bring your toboggan and enjoy an afternoon of fun. Hot dogs and hot chocolate will be available. Proudly sponsored by the Wasaga Beach Rotary Club and the Wasaga Beach Kinette Club Feb 19 - Snowman Cupcake Party 10am – 11am Bring you creative side to the Real Canadian Super Store’s Community Room and decorate your own cupcake and enjoy a cup of hot chocolate. This activity is free for all ages. For more information please contact Jane at 705-429-4315 x 4.

Sponsored by the Real Canadian Super Store Feb 20 - RBC "Free" Family Skate - Noon - 2pm What better way to celebrate Family Day than coming out to the Wasaga Stars Arena for a "FREE" family Skate. Come meet Cheryl Pounder a previous member of the Canadian National Women's Team, see her Medals and get an autograph/picture. Win numerous prizes including an Authentic Team Canada Sweater and many other "free" giveaways!! All age event. Contact RBC at 705-422-2505.

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Introduces...

Opening Ceremony February 17th 6:30 p.m. til 8:30 p.m.

Stonebridge Town Centre See the Films from Wasaga Beach Short Film Festival Enjoy a Horse Drawn Sleigh Ride A Must See Fire Entertainer Amazing Fireworks Display

Join us for our Grand Opening Event

Event Mania February 18th 10 a.m. til 4 p.m.

Saturday, February 11, 2012 12:00 p.m.- 2:00 p.m.

Stonebridge Town Centre Base Borden Military Display Pony Rides & Petting zoo Barbecue & Hot Chocolate High Energy Extreme Trampoline Show

349 Main Street Wasaga Beach, ON 705-422-2275 Nancy Island Nancy Island is located in Wasaga Beach Provincial Park, Wasaga Beach known as the longest fresh water beach in the world. This historic attraction begins with the story of a schooner- “The Nancy”.

This private cargo vessel was used for the fur trade on Lakes Ontario, Erie, St. Clair and Huron. It carried goods including food, clothing, rum, weapons, ammunition and meat. John Richardson supervised the construction of the vessel and it is believed the ship was named for either his wife or daughter. The Nancy was decorated with a distinctive figure head of a lady dressed in the latest fashion with a hat and feather. During the war of 1812 she was issued into service with her first trip taking her to Fort Erie. She was used to transport stores and provisions between Detroit and Fort Erie from the middle of the summer to early fall.

The Nancy was commanded for a short period of time in 1814

by Lieutenant Worsley, a British Naval Officer, the ship was then referred to as “H.M.S. Nancy”. The Nottawasaga River was heavily utilized by the Nancy to transport supplies to the British garrison at Fort Mackinac, between Lakes Huron and Michigan. American forces soon learned of this supply route and developed plans to capture the Nancy. A message was sent to Lieutenant Worsley warning him of the approaching Americans and to hide the ship up river. On August 14,1814, three American ships discovered the Nancy and great battle ensued. Lieutenants Worsley and Livingston, along with 22 seamen, 23 Indians, and 9 French Canadian Voyageurs put up a valiant effort up against some 500 American men. Lieutenant Worsley decided to destroy the Nancy rather than allowing the ship to fall into enemy hands. The ship was set afire and sunk into the depths of the Nottawasaga River.

After the destruction of the Nancy, American forces hoped to starve the garrison at Fort MacKinac and force a surrender and take control of the Upper Great Lakes. However, Lieutenant Worsley, Nancy’s crew, and troops from Fort Mackinac rallied and captured two American ships, The Tigress and Scorpian.

This action allowed the British to regain control of this vital supply route bringing the end of the war and the signing of the Treaty of Ghent.

The charred hull of the Nancy created an obstruction in the Nottawasaga River collecting sand and silt over 100 years. This aided in the formation of Nancy Island. The charred hull was discovered in 1911 and was raised and placed on the island in 1928. The Nancy Museum was later constructed to commemorate this terrific event in Wasaga’s Naval history. The hull of the Nancy can be observed inside the museum.

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Movie Review: Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close

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Please visit my website at www.figureatecakes.ca or email me at info@figureatecakes.com Trish Woods 705-441-4202 www.emotionalfixtoday.com Breezes Café at 72 Main Street, Wasaga Beach is now Open All Year. Charles and Kelly are ready to serve you with Daily Family Specials from 8 a.m. til 8 p.m. Take-out and Delivery available. Call 705-422-2488 Hi, Myles Bradford here….. General Manager of Trilinks Golf operating The Marlwood Golf & Country Club and The Links of New England Village Golf Course in beautiful Wasaga Beach, Ontario……Where the beach is just the beginning!!!

There is currently plenty of snow on the ground however, I am fortunate to be employed and working all winter here in the historic Marlwood Golf & Country Club, Built in 1928. That’s an incredible 83 years of golf history.….but mainly good comraderie from it’s golfing members and guests. Marlwood has always been available to the local community and out of town guests and families along the years.What many of you might not be aware of are the winter activities that take place here in our cozy Marlwood Country Club. We host weekly dart leagues, a card league, Poker and Euchre. An Indoor golf simulator and a fully stocked Golf Pro Shop open year round. We enjoy hosting our communities many functions, including Weddings, Probus & Rotary groups, Birthday and Anniversary Party’s. We are certainly well known for our exquisite 18 hole golf course skirting the beautiful Marl Lake, but did you know that we also include in our golf membership another Championship golf course right around the corner? Yes, 2 courses for the price of 1 membership. We are very fortunate to offer The Links at New England Village 18 Hole Championship Golf Course.

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Genre: Drama Director: Stephen Daldry Screenwriter: Eric Roth Cast: Tom Hanks, Sandra Bullock, Thomas Horn, Max von Sydow, Viola Davis, John Goodman, Jeffrey Wright, Zoe Caldwell I have little enthusiasm for a movie that lacks a credible story when it is based on one of the most appalling and consequential events in our history. This movie just appears too manipulating, it's disturbing and I'm not keen on writers or film makers who reap dividends from creating fiction based on the 2001 World Trade Center attacks. As I viewed this film, I just felt like I was being jockeyed along by an unoriginal proposition that we sadly wish had never happened. And a fictional drama using the 9/11 setting has to offer some integrity and some sensitivity. Ten years ago is not a long time. But Hollywood beckons. Later this month, someone might even walk away with that special gold statue for making this contrivance. The only reason that you should even consider seeing this movie is to watch the young acting talent in newcomer Thomas Horn. With no previous film acting credits to his name, this young actor was very impressive considering his character supposedly has Asperger syndrome and he had to play a very eccentric boy.

An even more experienced actor would have found the role difficult to perform Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close (2011) is a film based on the 2005 novel by American novelist Jonathan Safron Foer. It tells the story of a young boy named Oskar Schell (Thomas Horn) whose father Thomas (Tom Hanks) dies in the twin towers on 9/11. Oskar's mother Linda ( Sandra Bullock) is left trying to live with her grief .There was a series of answering machine messages that the father left just before he perished and Oskar decides to hide the machine from his mother. Oskar goes searching inside his father's untouched closet and finds a small key inside a small envelope which is found inside a blue vase. On the envelope is the word Black. Oskar becomes obsessed with the key. He thinks his father left him something special that the key unlocks. Oskar begins a meticulous search for every person with the last name of Black in New York City. He goes door to door asking complete strangers if they knew his father and if they have a special lock that needs to be opened. Now please keep in mind that it's perfectly normal for a mother to allow her young son to wander around the streets of New Wasaga Beach Toastmasters meet every Tuesday York City all by himself. Oskar even gets to meet a from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Wasaga Beach Public transvestite on his travels. That's called Extremely Strange Library. For more information call 429-6416 or 429-5464. and Incredibly Weird. We get your idea Stephen Daldry.

Wasaga Beach Lions Club Bingo Friday nights Oskar meets all sorts of weirdos as he knocks on doors. only. Almost $5000 in prizes with a $1000 Jackpot Eventually, Oskar then meets the mute senior citizen known Doors open at 5:30 p.m. as The Renter (Max von Sydow) who is staying with his Contact: Lions Club at 705-429-3331 grandmother. The Renter communicates by writing down messages and using the palm of his hand. The Renter has the word No written on one palm and Yes written on the other. Oskar and The Renter then team up and travel around Eye Exams Available the city in search of the secret lock.

Designer Glasses What are my thoughts on film makers who choose to use live footage of events in their fictional films? It can support a 5% Seniors Discount on Eyewear movie but 9/11 was extraordinary in its painful imagery.The use of actual news footage of the smoldering towers after being hit by passenger jet planes along with images of a 1 Market Lane person jumping to their death left a bad taste in my mouth.

Stonebridge Town Centre, Wasaga Beach, ON This wasn't supposed to be a documentary. Those scenes www.beacheyecare.ca and images didn't add dignity to this drama. Director Stephen Daldry obviously felt compelled for us to revisit. He should have restrained himself. Daldry should have focused Follow us daily on our exclusively on the dramatic mental gymnastics that Oskar BLOG for interesting and undertakes in trying to find understanding of the incomprehensible without resorting to such imagery tactics. fun stuff.

Overall, I have to dismiss this movie as the story is nonsensical and a film made about 9/11 deserves a lot more www.beachbooster.blogspot.com integrity. The movie does have some nice acting and it does offer some touching moments but it definitely isn't an Oscar worthy motion picture.

Note: Our movie reviewer, Peter Frieday, watches the movies $5.00 Monday, Wednesday - Friday mostly at our local Cineplex in Collingwood and volunteers to $10 - Occasional Saturday night write reviews from his home in our area. Peter will not write a review about a movie unless he has seen the movie himself.

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Fun, Friends and Family If you ever had the opportunity to visit the home of the world’s greatest outdoor show, the Calgary Stampede, chances are you would have heard these endearing terms of a hardy welcome “How dee partner”. This enduring welcome is a trademark for down home hospitality in those parts and if you are any bit special you could be ceremoniously recognized as an honorary Calgarian with a white cowboy hat.

The way I see it, we Wasagians have just as much hoop spa to welcome our beach guests with our own brand of hospitality and friendliness. When you think about it, each and every one of us is a tourist attraction. What do you think would happen if we all bought into the Wasaga Beach brand of fun, friends and family and welcomed all of our guests in the spirit of making their stay an unforgettable visitor experience that will keep them coming back year after year and perhaps ultimately moving here to live the dream? The Beach BoosterStonebridge Ambassador Program is one such effort that Wasagians can get involved in to promote our fair town.

What kind of a “White Cowboy Hat” symbolic gift could be ceremoniously given to our honorary Wasagians by our Honor the Mayor? How can we build this down home Wasaga Beach fun, friends and family brand we all would like our community to be known for by all our visitors?

Email your ideas and we can create a people’s forum for the Wasaga Beach Brand we can all have a part in creating. What could be our “White Cowboy Hat”?

A Ball Hockey Rink has been erected at Stonebridge Town Centre. The Rink will be the home of Snowman Mania 3 on 3 Ball Hockey Tournament.

Beach BOOSTER Streetscape Ltd. is marketing the Rink Board advertising for Stonebridge.

Contact me if you would like more information Enquiries should be directed to about the Beach Booster-Stonebridge Joe Bickerstaff 705-241-9762 Ambassador Program.

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(705) 422-2488 Transit Passes Available The Town of Wasaga Beach is excited to announce the launch of a transit pass. The new transit pass replaces the ticketing system and allows individuals to use their transit passes on a yearly basis. Pricing for the transit pass is $40.00 per month for an adult pass and $30.00 per month for senior and student passes. Transit passes are available for sale at Town Hall, the RecPlex, and the Chamber of Commerce.

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Who’s Under My Bed?

Donation

Ever since I was a child, I've always had a fear of someone under my bed at night.

So I went to a psychiatrist and told him. . . 'I've got problems. Every time I go to bed I think there's somebody under it. I'm scared.. I think I'm going crazy.'

Just put yourself in my hands for one year,' said the psychiatrist.

'Come talk to me three times a week and we should be able to get rid of those fears..'

How much do you charge?'

Eighty dollars per visit,' replied the expert.

'I'll sleep on it,' I said.

Six months later, he met me on the street.

'Why didn't you ever come to see me about those fears you were having?' he asked.

'Well, eighty bucks a visit three times a week for a year is an awful lot of money!

A bartender cured me for $10. I was so happy to have saved all that money that I went and bought myself a new car!'

'Is that so?' With a bit of an attitude he said, 'and how, may I ask, did a bartender cure you?'

He told me to cut the legs off the bed! Ain't nobody under there now!'

Father O'Malley answers the phone. 'Hello, is this Father O'Malley?'

'It is!'

'This is Canada Revenue . Can you help us?'

'I can!'

'Do you know a Ted Houlihan?'

'I do!'

'Is he a member of your congregation?'

'He is!'

'Did he donate $10,000 to the church?'

'He will.'

FORGET THOSE LEARNED DOCTORS...

GO HAVE A DRINK & TALK TO YOUR BARTENDER.

A Good Supply of Water There is nothing quite as important as water. Turn on your tap and out it flows. But that wasn’t always the way that a farm family got a good supply of water. In the 19th century, water for washing clothes, watering animals and for cooking and drinking came either from a nearby stream, spring, or a well. The Nottawasaga Explorer has a well on his farm that is fifty-five feet deep and lined with stones from top to bottom.

Curious about how it was built, he talked to some old-time well diggers who told him that every Simcoe County well began with a shovel. The digger would carve a hole wide enough to stand in while excavating the first few metres with his trusty tool.

Once the well was deep enough, the digger would change to a spoon - a shovel blade mounted at a right angle to a long handle. The spoon would be used to scrape soil from the hole, lifting it easily to the surface. But, once the digger went deeper, it was time to crib the well walls to keep them from falling in and crushing him.

Next, using a line and bucket and sometimes even a windlass, the soil would be hauled to the surface. Bucket by bucket, the well went deeper, cutting through layers of hardpan or clay. As the digger worked, he would strengthen the walls of the well, cribbing them with circles of stone or wood. And, as he neared liquid gold, the well digger would have a ladder at hand to insure his escape once the water began to fill the well.

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Pest Control A woman was having a passionate affair with an Irish inspector from a pest-control company.. One afternoon they were carrying on in the bedroom together when her husband arrived home unexpectedly.

Quick,' said the woman to the lover, 'into the closet!' and she pushed him in the closet, stark naked.

The husband, however, became suspicious and after a search of the bedroom discovered the man in the closet..

'Who are you?' he asked him..

'I'm an inspector from Bugs-B-Gone,' said the exterminator.

What are you doing in there?' the husband asked..

I'm investigating a complaint about an infestation of moths,' the man replied.

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'And where are your clothes?' asked the husband.

The man looked down at himself and said, 'Those little buggers!'..

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Pink, Blue, Green, Silver, Black (Blue and Pink currently available) Works with:USB sticks, Micro SD cards,anything you can plug headphones into (iPods, laptops, blackberry's, mp3 players etc.) Built in FM radio.

Multiple Music Angels can be linked together with splitters to increase volume and to achieve stereo or surround sound and does not affect sound quality All coloured body pieces are made of anodized aluminum. Three month warranty is included with all Music Angels when a bill is provided. $50.00 each plus shipping and HST, if applicable Corporate or bulk deals available Bundled shipping available. Imprinting of logos available Feel free to email at info@ beachbooster.com or call Beach BOOSTER Promotions at 705-241-9762 or 705 812-5507

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beach BOOSTER supports the Wasaga Snowmobile Club and safe sledding in “The Beach”

Dance Silent Auction & Poker Run February 18, 2012

Famous Last Words The Ice is Plenty Thick!

I can read a Trail Map! It’s only a couple more Miles!

It’s not Cold!

I love my Snowmobile more than my spouse!

We have enough gas to make it!

I can fix it!

I know a short cut!

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