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November 24, 2011
The Way Wasaga Was; Main Street Revisited "The more you know about the past, the better you are prepared for the future" ... THE PEOPLE TEAM
“We Deal in Real Estate, but our Real Business is People”
Adriana Turchyn Sales Representative
Mark Ruttan Broker
Lotti Matthews Client Care Specialist
Re/Max of Wasaga Beach Inc. Brokerage 1900 Mosley Street, Unit 2, Wasaga Beach
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How often does this happen? 3 Mayors of Wasaga Beach get together to “Embrace the past.” Walter Borthwick, Clair Robertson and present Mayor Cal Patterson.
The Way Wasaga Was – November 2011 Dave Hicks and Team to everyone who celebrated the Grand Opening with them. Thanks for coming!!
Custom Framing - Buy one get the second at 25% off. Photography No sitting fees for Christmas Photography. Wasaga Custom Framing and Photography 1470 Mosley St. Unit 8, Wasaga Beach, ON L9Z 2C2
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by Joe Bickerstaff How far back does the “history” of Wasaga Beach go? The forming of our sandy shores were the result of glacial activities during the Ice Age. The first non-native to walk our beach was Etienne Brule in the early 1600s. During the Way of 1812, a defining point in the conflict was the battle that occurred here and Schooner Town was a military outpost. Logging was our first industry in the mid 1800s when most of the majestic White Pines were leveled and hauled away in log booms on the river. The early 1900s saw the beginning of the Wasaga Beach as we know it today. The Capstan Inn on the beach was the first hotel of many to follow in 1912. Rail travel brought people to Stayner, Elmvale and Collingwood, where horse drawn coaches and wagons would bring them to The Beach. As the tourists came in droves, more and more businesses sprung up along the beach and river as our Main Street was developed to welcome and serve all who visited. With this relatively recent history in mind, it has always been my desire to bring together some of the local businesses people who were involved in the early days tourism in The Beach, not only to pay homage to the original Wasaga Beach families, but to remind us of the creativeness and uniqueness of The Way Wasaga Was. With the partnering of Beach BOOSTER Group and Waterside Retirement Lodge to work on this project, we held The Way Wasaga Was; Main Street Revisited on Saturday the 19th. The good folks at Waterside provided the encouragement and a lot of hard work to make this event a success! Over 300 people attended our event, all enjoying the meeting of old friends, making new ones and a trip down memory lane as they took in the many artifacts, photos and video presentations. Courtesy Mr. Photo Bing Jowet, a well known local business personality in The Beach readily volunteered his services when first approached with the idea for the event. It was Bing’s tireless efforts in tracking down and contacting 100 plus Special Guests, insuring important BING Wasaga Beach families were invited to join us. These Special Guests provided the many familiar faces and special stories that welcomed all. Beach BOOSTER Group gives a special thanks to our partner in this event, Waterside Retirement Lodge. Krista, Tanya and staff worked hard to ensure all enjoyed. We thank our participants, The Wasaga Beach Chamber of Commerce, The Town of Wasaga Beach, The Heritage Committee, Stonebridge Town Centre and Wild Wing-Wasaga Beach with their Wasaga Beach Speedway exhibit. Special thanks to our valued sponsors. Tim Hortons provided gifts, refreshments and treats to all who attended and our friends at 97.7 The Beach promoted the event and Chris Carrigan added to the fun and excitement as he broadcast live throughout the day from our gathering.
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CHRISTMAS AT THE BEACH WITH BARRIE CONCERT BAND The Barrie Concert Band returns for their 7th Concert at the Lighthouse Community Church, 800 Sunnidale Road, Wasaga Beach, on Sunday, December 4th at 7 p.m. ALL funds from a goodwill offering go to the Wasaga Beach Ministerial Food Bank. At the past six concerts, the approximate 1400 in attendance have raised a total of $21,500. for our local food bank. The band has among their members 5 or 6 from our local area. Immediately following the approx. 90 minute concert, the Lighthouse Church ladies will serve Christmas goodies, Tim Hortons coffee, hot chocolate and Timbits. A large crowd is expected once again this year, and urge guests to come early. DOORS OPEN AT 6:15 P.M. The church will once again, provide a tax receipt to anyone making a donation of $25. or more. Come and bring a friend, you will be pleased you did.
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