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Catherine Thompson of 97.7 the Beach First Recipient of “Good Job Bouquet” In Wasaga Beach, Beach BOOSTER has partnered with Cathy’s Flower & Gift Boutique to launch an effort whereby it will give free ‘Good Job Bouquets’ to locals nominated by the community for the kind things they’ve done.

Throughout this year, Beach BOOSTER is accepting nominations of people who have done something to help others in the community, and twice a month it is hand-delivering a bouquet and a frameable Certificate to one of them. One early winner, for example, is Catherine Thompson of 97.7 the Beach. Catherine is a broadcaster with the local FM Radio Station who has served our community for five years by publicizing events and personalities. But, what made her a deserving recipient was her Monday afternoon “Making Waves” commentary on being generally polite to our neighbors and visitors. Catherine has definitely made Wasaga Beach a better place to live and visit.

Beach BOOSTER is ready to receive nominations for recipients of our “Good Job Bouquet.” Award. Contact us at 705-241-9762 or info@beachbooster.com. Let us know the details and where we can find the person you nominate.

Catherine Thompson is seen in the photo to the left receiving her “Good Job Bouquet” and Certifcate. Making the presentation (L to R) Joe Bickerstaff of Beach BOOSTER, Cathy Holland-Hendry of Cathy’s Flower & Gift Boutique and Bill Frieday of Beach BOOSTER.

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Military Appreciation Day: Wednesday, April 25th at Boston Pizza, Wasaga Beach Military Appreciation Day: Alex Smardenka, owner of Boston Pizza Wasaga Beach, is celebrating his wife Sandy's birthday. Alex is inviting all current serving Canadian military to join the celebration. Boston Pizza will be offering a FREE meal to all who present a valid military ID card at the Wasaga Beach Restaurant (max $25/person) from 12 noon to 9 pm on Wednesday April 25th. This is a small token of Alex and Sandy's appreciation for everything the men and women of The Canadian Forces do for us. Beach BOOSTER is a proud supporter of this event and we hope everyone can join us this day.

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Let's celebrate Earth on April 22 and every day!

Let's keep it clean and beautiful. Let's do that every day and if you haven't done it so far, start today.

Did you know Earth Day is one of the largest, most celebrated environmental events worldwide? In fact, more than 6 million Canadians join 1 billion people from more than 170 countries across the planet in Earth Day activities. In Ontario alone, there are 87 registered Earth Day events happening (not including many municipal events not registered with the Earth Day organization). From festivals to clean-up events, to rain-barrel sales and clothing swaps – there’s something for everyone this weekend.

Huronia West OPP say a car found in the Nottawasaga River on Tuesday was taken earlier in the day from a Mosley Street residence. The black Chrysler was found in the river near an area popular with anglers, just off Knox Road East.The car was pulled out of the water late Wednesday; that's when it was determined it was the same vehicle stolen late Monday or early Tuesday.

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What’s Happening Wasaga Beach April 26 – Business After 5 Location: Wasaga Sun, 1 Market Lane, Unit #10.

Time: 5p.m. – 6:30p.m.

For more information contact Denise Potter, Business After 5 Coordinator at 705-429-0017 or email at nwplus@rogers.com or call Trudie McCrea, Office Manager at the Chamber Office at 705-429-2247 or email at trudiemccrea@rogers.com May 4 – Friends of Nancy Island/Wasaga Beach Park War of 1812 Feast The Friends of Nancy Island & Wasaga Beach Park presents the "Feast of 1812 Dinner" the Bicentennial Dinner in honour of the H.M.S. Nancy that sunk August 14, 1814 in the Battle of the Nottawasaga during the War of 1812. Being held at the Prime Time Club, 1724 Mosley St. at 6 p.m. Proceeds to redevelop Nancy Island Historic Site. Ticket Price is $50.00 ($25 tax receipt). Entertainment by Scott Thomas. Dinner catered by TK's Super Silent Auction & Cash Bar. Period attire welcomed but not required.

Contact the Park Office at 705-429-2516 for tickets.

May 4 – PJ Party Youth Dance Location: Wasaga RecPlex, 1724 Mosley St. Time: 7 p.m. – 9 p.m. Grades 5 to 8 only. Tickets: $5.00 each in advance and are available at the Recreation Dept in the RecPlex 705-429-3321 or at the Chamber of Commerce, 550 River Rd. West – 705-429-2247 May 5 – Lighthouse Church Newfie Nite Location: Wasaga RecPlex. Time: 5:45 p.m.– 9 p.m.

Join us for this fabulous fundraiser! Enjoy delicious Newfie appetizers and a scrumptious Jiggs Dinner!

Fill you tummy then enjoy games, prizes, Silent Auction & entertainment. Bring your laughter and enjoy the fun! For a cod-kissin, foot-stampin, “aweful” good time! Tickets are $25.00 per person – Get them early…we always sell out! Tickets can be purchased online with a credit card or directly from our office (cash or cheque).Information call 705-428-2004 or visit www.wasagalighthouse.com May 5 – Wasaga Artist – Art Show Location: Wasaga RecPlex. Time: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Local artists featuring work in Watercolour, Acrylic, Oil and Photography. Bake Sale and Silent Auction of several pieces of art will be featured at this show.

Information contact: Lynda Dies at 705-429-3147 May 5 – 18th Annual Model Train Auction Location: St. Patrick Hall, William & Pine Street, Stayner, ON. Admission: $4.00.

Time: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Consignments & Viewing 8:30 a.m. – 10:45 a.m. Auction starts at 11 a.m. Refreshments available. Please visit www.nottawasagamodelrailway.com Information contact: Bill Payne at 705-429-2762 May 6 – Hike for Hospice Palliative Care Location: Wasaga RecPlex, 1724 Mosley St. Registration at 10 a.m. Hike will start at 11 a.m.

A 7 km hike traveling along the shore of the bay.

There is a registration fee of $10.00 for all hikers. It will cover the cost of the lunch. Please make it easy for everyone by registering on line at www.hospicegeorgiantriangle.com National Hospice Palliative Care Week–May 6–May 12.

Nancy Island Lions meet every 2nd & 4th Wednesday. For more information contact: Richard at 705-429-8731 For more information contact: the Chamber of Commerce at 705-429-2247 / 1-866-292-7242

Point of View

We all appreciate our wonderful stretch of sand that makes us World Famous. Wasaga Beach has been affectionately known as “The Beach” for generations as a result of our 14 kms of natural wonder, The World’s Longest Freshwater Beach!

Although there are many features that make Wasaga Beach special and unique, another natural asset is certainly the Nottawasaga River that meanders through our community. Like the beach, the Nottawasaga River has a long history and has played an important part in the development of Wasaga Beach.

Over the years, the river has served many purposes for many people and businesses. It was always used as a transportation route for the natives of our area and then continued to be used as an important part of the main travel route from York (now Toronto) to Penetanguishene and beyond. During the 3 year War of 1812, the Wasaga Beach portion of this route was so important, Schoonertown, a small military outpost was built here. Our Nottawasaga River also saw the battle and the sinking of the HMS Nancy during this conflict. The actions that followed the battle in Wasaga Beach most likely resulted in Canada remaining Canada when the treaty was signed at the end of the war!

When logging was a thriving industry around Southern Georgian Bay, the river was instrumental in moving the fallen trees in huge log booms out into the bay and on to other ports.

Commercial winter ice recovery was important and kept perishables cool throughout the summer months and when the ice went out every spring, commercial and sport fishing flourished.

The tranquil beauty of the winding river did not escape the eyes of the millions of visitors discovering Wasaga Beach! Unique in the world, our river boasts beautiful sandy dunes sloping towards the river while other areas provide perfect shorelines for boating and fishing.

Cottagers found the Nottawasaga River running through our town provided even more miles and miles of “waterfront” and allowed for docking and boating from their own properties.

This summer there are some new... and perhaps not so new ways to enjoy our beautiful river in Wasaga Beach! Our friends Shawn and Andrea of Fishing on my Time have some exciting plans, allowing all the opportunity to better see and enjoy what the river has to offer.

Thanks to Fishing on my Time, this summer will see the return of rental boats of all types, River Tours with unique entertainment, Water Taxis and more!

Yes, we will always be “The Beach”, but let’s remember how lucky we are to have the Nottawasaga River as an important part of our town, allowing a totally different form of outdoor enjoyment and recreation! Keep checking beach BOOSTER and the Fishing on my Time web site for updates on all the good things coming to the shores of our Nottawasaga River! www.fishingonmytime.com Joe Bickerstaff

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Make Exercise a Part of Your Regular Routine

by Dr. Sarah Adams, BSc, DC, CAFCI (Acu) Its spring time and you’ve decided that you want to start an exercise routine. Congratulations you have taken the first step to improving your health.

Regular exercise helps to: * lose weight * increase energy levels * decrease aches and pains * improve sleep * improve your ability to cope with stress * decrease the risk of developing certain diseases Sounds too good to be true? It’s not; exercise really is the “magic pill”. According to Canada’s Physical Activity Guide, exercise has been shown to reduce the risk of over 25 chronic conditions, including coronary heart disease, stroke, hypertension, breast cancer, colon cancer, Type 2 diabetes, depression and osteoporosis. Research shows that as much as half the functional decline between the ages of 30 and 70 is due not to aging itself but to an inactive way of life.

Of course there’s a catch, you need to get moving and stay moving to reap all of the great benefits that exercise has to offer. This doesn’t necessarily mean following a strict routine at the gym, although that can be very beneficial. The reality is to move more and sit less.

If you ask anyone what the most difficult thing is about exercising, they will say it is lacing up their shoes and getting out the door. There are going to be days that you don’t feel like exercising. Keep in mind that habits typically take about 3-6 months to become routine; if you stick with it, it will become easier and much more natural.

Here are some tips to get you started and help you stay motivated along the way. * Start easy and build gradually. When approaching any new kind of exercise program it is always best to start conservatively. Quite often we start too ambitious and give up when our muscles and joints become sore or injured. If you are not accustomed to exercising start with 5-10 minutes and build up so that you are exercising 30-60 minutes most days of the week. * Incorporate a warm up. Start each session with a gentle warm up to get the blood pumping. This could include a few minutes of slow walking and some gentle stretches. * Write it down. A written plan will help you stay motivated and stay on track. Start a physical activity journal where you keep track each day of any activity that you do. This will help to positively reinforce all of the positive changes you are making. * Make it fun. It is going to be difficult to keep yourself motivated if you have to force yourself to go.

Choose an activity that you enjoy. * Choose a variety of activities. These activities can range from walking, yoga, biking, Tai Chi and the list goes on and on. This will ensure that you don’t get bored and you will also be working different muscle groups which will help with injury prevention.

If you like walking try choosing a different location, there are so many beautiful spots in the beach to explore. * Choose the appropriate footwear for your activity. This will make exercise a lot safer and more enjoyable. * Be creative; make exercise part of your daily routine. Look for ways in your regular routine whereby you can add exercise to what you already do. Walk the dog a few minutes farther, bike to the store or to work, do stretching or strengthening exercises while you watch TV, take the stairs instead of the elevator, or park the car at the far end of the grocery parking lot. * Make exercise dates with a partner. Exercising with a partner or a group is an excellent motivator.

Meet friends for a walk instead of going for coffee or dinner. A group or a friend can also provide accountability because people are expecting you to show up. * Sign up for walks/ example Breast Cancer walk.

Sign up ahead of time and write it on your calendar this will keep you motivated. * Missed workouts. If you miss a session don’t waste energy feeling guilty about it. It’s going to happen once in awhile- pick up where you left off.

There are physiological changes that occur in the body, and these changes are not going to go away over night * Finding the time. Before you say that you don’t have time to exercise, realize that it doesn’t have to be all at once. Try splitting up your workouts, for example, 15 minutes of walking in the morning, and 15 minutes in the evening, or a 20 minute brisk walk on your lunch break. We always find the time to do the things we think are really important. Improving your health and well-being is very important and should be made a priority in your day. * Don’t overdo it. Sometimes your body needs a rest day. If you are sick or injured listen to your body and take some time off.

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Life is at the Beach by Ellen Riches Another great Breakfast at the Beach in April with a surprise change of speaker; Laurel Finney informed and educated us on the War of 1812 and the amazing history that happened right here on our Beach.

Thinking about the 'Nancy' and the Bi-centennial of the War of 1812 and how fortunate we are; a few quick thinking men were able to overcome two American warships ,which mean that we are Canadians and not Americans. It's a funny thing that we don't really think about what could have happened; we just enjoy the fact that we have what we have right now.

I think that this is one of the key issues that we face as Canadians and more importantly as Wasaga Beachers – we don't really appreciate what we have because the existence of our Beach and our parkland is just there. It's where we live and taking it for granted is what we do.

Walking the Beach is a regular occurrence for me and one that I never fail to enjoy and appreciate. This time of year the wind is particularly strong and the white caps on the Bay are beautiful. It is also a very good friend to the Kite Boarders who enjoy the free rein of the Beaches before the summer begins and their activity is restricted. Watching the Kite Boarders from Allenwood Beach is a fantastic spectator sport.

My friend Faye Ego and I were musing on this the other day as we watched the boards skim across the water at incredible speeds that display a huge amount of skill and daring on the part of the Kite Boarders. What a treat to the eyes and the best part of this sport is it's free to watch. The wind is up again today; time for another great walk.

Wasaga Under Siege

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“F” How Many Did You Find??

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The reasoning behind is the brain cannot process "OF".

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Anyone who counts all 6 "F's" on the first go is a genius. Three is normal, four is quite rare.

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Gary Cerantola; gary@beachbooster.com What if?

Wasaga Beach is known for its fun in the sun natural beauty, for its bustling days in the fifties and sixties where people came to relax and enjoy the amenities and the friendly people. So what happened? What did we lose over the years?

During the town visioning session for Beaches One and Two this past year, we were presented with a series of pictures from the fifties to the sixties to the seventies where we were shown a gradual erosion of our gathering areas and our great buildings and views of the many vehicles and hustle and bustle to parking lots, open spaces and a scattered array of disparate buildings trying to hang on to the beach dream.

Essentially we let our gathering point escape us. Throughout history, a gathering point was known for more than the community's crucial economic link to wider markets. It was a community forum, an information center, a place to entertain it was even an arena of debate and competition. It was a place for people.

So how do we recreate this gathering point? How do we capture the energy of this community? One of the ways is to support the approach taken by our leaders and essentially entice outsiders to come in and convince these outsiders that investing in our town is a good thing.

Another way is to take the future into our own hands and drive the transformation. A vision shared and owned by the people is essentially a virtual gathering place. What if we created a gathering of Wasaga Beach service groups that would be committed to a megaproject in a sense and we unleashed all of the talent and energy from all of our service groups to take on this project as a joint effort. This could send a signal that this town is alive and well. What if we created a community driven project to extend the beach boardwalk across all beaches to support the overall town vision to create this new gathering point? I don't think we realize what talent and capability we do have in this town just waiting to be unleashed. The Probus groups for instance could launch a “Greys for Gathering” group that could activate talent, time and energy towards this cause. We could create a boardwalk venue that all residents and visitors would enjoy. Boardwalks for beach towns are status symbols not alone great venues for exercise and congregating socially. This kind of project could energize our community to new heights. What do you think Wasagians?

Are you up for it? Beach Boosters is certainly here to help it on its way. Send me your thoughts.

Please email me at Gary@BeachBOOSTER.com

The Ship-A-Hoy Pavilion Recently, a listener sent the Explorer her memories of the dance halls of Tiny Township.

One of them was the well-known Ship-A-Hoy Pavilion of Woodland Beach. Built in 1932 by a Mr. Whelan, it was originally called the Sunset Pavilion.

According to dance hall historian Peter Young, the Sunset Pavilion's opening dance of the season was held in May on the long weekend.

Music was provided by the Johnstone family band from Midland with a dance held every Wednesday throughout the summer. In the 1940s, there was a square dance on the weekends and a weekly song and dance evening with Mrs. Rutherford playing the piano.

Proceeds from admissions were sent to the Toronto Telegram's war fund.

In the 1950s, the dance hall was sold to Jack Tocher and renamed the Ship-A-Hoy. On Saturday nights there was bingo at seven p.m.

Teenagers then helped clean up the hall so a dance could be held until midnight. Come the long weekends of summer there was a midnight dance on Sundays that went on until three in the morning.

Music was supplied by a disc jockey named Nick who later married his boss's daughter. In the late 1960s, at a time when dance halls around Ontario were falling on hard times, the Ship-AHoy was sold once again, this time to the Ellisons. They in turn sold it again and today, the old hall is the Bayshore Seniors Club, a fully renovated building where the old wooden chairs have been replaced and the jukebox has long vanished.

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Waterside Retirement Lodge Thursday, April 26, 2012 8:30 am - 12:30 pm Muffins and coffee will be served Registration Fee: Wasaga Beach Chamber Members $49.00 + HST Non-Members $99.00 + HST To Reserve a seat please call 705-888-7652 or email Gary Cerantola at: gcerant1@Bell.net.

Registrations will be taken at the door.

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Music Angel Portable Speaker System A Music Angel is a portable, rechargeable speaker system that is as small as it is loud.

These are 100% real Music Angels from the exclusive distributor for Canada.

All cords (charging and line in/antenna) for Music Angels are included. They last approximately six hours on one charge and are powered by Lithium Ion rechargeable batteries.

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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Golfing at Wasaga Sands is for Everyone!

Golf Question Sometimes when I have a long shot into the green I feel under tremendous pressure and I freeze over the shot causing a horrible result. What advice can you give me to fix this issue?

Answer The first thing I will say is that pressure is not a bad thing. Feeling under tremendous pressure is not good, but feeling under pressure to perform should be welcomed, not something you should run away from. Because if you're too comfortable and relaxed when playing golf you'll do some dumb shots just because you don't really care.

So you need a balance between pressure and relaxation.

The trick is in finding the level of pressure that helps your game, rather than hinders it. There are generally two types of pressure. One is when you are playing so well that you get outside your comfort zone, and the other is where you are playing worse than you expect so you feel pressure.

Let's tackle the first situation first.

If you are playing so well that you feel under pressure, you should first be thankful and grateful for the situation you're in, it definitely beats the opposite.

Next you've got to learn from the experience, and the more you get under that type of pressure the better you'll be next time.

After each pressure situation has passed, review what happened and learn and grow from the experience.

Now the second type of pressure is very hard for some people to handle, as they often seem to be in a rut of bad shots, bad performances etc. So how do you stop the "rut" when you're in it? Well here's a few things you should do...

1. You should have a type of shot you know you can hit 9 times out of 10.

Whether that's a fade or a draw, it doesn't matter. But you must know what shape of shot you're going to hit. An example of this is Paul Azinger. When he was under pressure he'd hit everything with a punch type of action.

2. Never play a shot you haven't practiced.

3. Have a pre-shot routine and stick to it, no matter what has happened in the past or what may happen in the future.

4. After a bad shot, forget about it. I know that's easier said than done, so use some focusing techniques to distract your mind. For example, take some slow breathes and count your breathes both in and out. Ask some different questions that get your focus off the bad shot you've just hit. Talk to your playing partners about some event totally unrelated to golf (a controversial topic is best).

5. Choose clubs that will get you to the hole with something less than a perfect strike. So often golfers put themselves under needless pressure because they have to hit a perfect shot - by their own doing.

6. Play at a constant pace, whether you're playing badly or not.

Use these strategies when you play and you'll feel less and less "bad" pressure. Remember, pressure is good when it helps you to focus and concentrate, but it's not good when it either gets you too far down or up. So practice what I've suggested and you will improve.

Jeff Richmond...http://www.TheConsistentGolfSchool.com

Wasaga Beach Sports Park

Schedule of Events April & May April 12 - 19 - 26 Mens’ Night 1 p.m. Start. Sign Up for Tee Times April 24 Ladies’ League General Meeting/ Sign Up and Lunch 11 a.m.

April 25 Senior Mens’ League General Meeting and Breakfast 9 a.m.

April 25 Ladies’ Twilight Fun League Meeting and Sign Up 5 - 6 p.m.

May 1 Ladies’ League Begins 9:30 a.m.

May 2 Senior Mens’ League Begins ..Shotgun 8:30 a.m.

May 2 Wednesday Ladies’ Twilight Fun League Start/Sign Up 4 p.m.

May 3 Mens’ Twilight Begins with prizes.

May 7 Mixed League Sign Up and Social 6 p.m.

May 14 Mixed League Starts 3 p.m.

May 24 Mens’ Match Play Begins May 26 Captain’s Open: Mens’ League May 29 Ladies’ League Scramble and Lunch

Wasaga Sands Golf Club is an 18 hole semi-private facility conveniently located in the Town of Wasaga Beach, a popular Ontario tourist destination.

Visitors to the area are welcome.

Our course provides a challenge to any golfer.

It is perfectly suited to friends and families that would like to play golf while on holiday.

We pride ourselves on keeping golf affordable.

Very reasonable membership opportunities are available to residents and regular visitors.

Our friendly staff look forward to seeing you soon!

Call us to book a Tee Time.

2000 Klondike Park Road

705-429-0947 New Course Bench Advertising Opportunity at Wasaga Sands Call Joe Bickerstaff 705-241-9762 for more information

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Real Estate Bench Mark

The Way Wasaga Was....by Joe Bickerstaff Wasaga Beach is a place that has been creating memories for all who visit for generations. I would suggest that many folks, who have moved to Wasaga Beach to call it home, came back to the beach as a result of memories of years gone by and the good times remembered here!

At the Beach BOOSTER Promotions event, The Way Wasaga Was; Main Street Re-Visited last November, it truly was an experience to see the faces of yesteryears returning and greeting other Wasaga Beach friends from days gone by! The stories were told, people laughed out loud and embraced ‌ and a few tears were shed.

Yes, Wasaga Beach has a wonderful history and I hope to help maintain the memories of how the original village came to be and then grew into the town we know today.

Knowing where we have been and how we got to where we are can certainly help guide us as we move into the future!

A great account of how Wasaga Beach developed is the book Wasaga Saga; A History of Wasaga Beach. This book contains many facts and personal accounts with views of how The Beach developed to become a vibrant tourist town and sheds light on how we became the town we know today. At the most recent Wasaga Beach Recognition Awards held in February, the Wasaga Beach Heritage Advisory Committee recognized Thelma Morrison, the author of Wasaga Saga: The History of Wasaga Beach. The committee wanted to award Thelma with recognition and thanks for writing this interesting and Thelma Morrison heartfelt story of The Beach, as well as her many other achievments and contributions.

Unfortunately, Thelma could not be present at the Recognition Event, but told the Heritage Advisory Committee that she was honoured and appreciated the award and recognition. Chair of the Heritage Advisory Committee, Connie Gray presented and accepted the award for Thelma and later delivered it to her personally.

Wasaga Saga: The History of Wasaga Beach is a worthwhile read to anyone who has visited or spent time in The Beach and can be purchased through the Wasaga Beach Archives. See ad on this page for more information.

For Only $12.00 (Taxes Included)

WASAGA SAGA A History of Wasaga Beach

By Thelma Morrison email: archive@wasagabeach.com (Proceeds go to Wasaga Beach Archives)

Enrique Photo Art Chair of the Heritage Advisory Committee, Connie Gray accepts Recognition Award on behalf of Thelma Morrison from Mayor Cal Patterson

Disclaimer: Although beach BOOSTER hopes the stories related in The Way Wasaga Was are accurate, we can only rely on our own memories, photos and those of others who offer to help with this feature. Please contact us with any stories and or corrections on The Way Wasaga Was.

by Glenn Cunningham Wasaga Beach has always been a unique town with diverse opportunities, All I can say that the Real Estate Market here is the same thing. While other parts of our province and country are running at one speed, Wasaga Beach marches to its own drummer.

For the Real Estate Bench Mark, we want to keep you informed on what's happening with Real Estate in our town and around the area. We plan on bringing that unique experience here to you so that when you are looking for a reference point, you can come to us to get updated.

With the number of sales up from last year by approximately 20% for Wasaga Beach and with mortgage rates remaining at all time lows we are off to a good start for this year, which may be assisted in the 1st quarter by the unbelievable open and mild winter. As I keep updated on the market from the GTA it would be fair to think that we are on track to see this trend to continue. Multiple offers on good properties in the city are still the order of the day. In fact some sellers are pricing homes with the intention of creating an excitement that will ensure a very quick sell for top dollar. Does this kind of marketing give concern? Who determines what listing price will give that inflated offer? Why don't we see those kinds of multiple offer situations here?

Here is the March 2012 Market Snapshot for our area, if you are interested in the complete stats just let us know.

We have available to you professionals involved in the Real Estate Market to help answer your questions. Questions on mortgages, home inspections, legal issues and home staging will be responded to. As well as anything that you can't get answered on HGTV – great entertainment but not always relevant to the real world!!

Contact us at glenn@TeamRealtyExecutives or go to www.TeamRealtyExecutives.com