Locally Owned and Operated..Celebrating Issue No. 116 November 22, 2015
Identifying a Downtown Location for Wasaga Beach
Building the Social, Cultural & Economic Heart for our Town by Bill Frieday
It was a “standing room only” crowd Thursday evening in the Oakview Room at the RecPlex to listen to a presentation by Andrew McNeill, Director of Economic Development and Tourism. The presentation highlighted relevant information regarding downtowns in communities and potential locations for a downtown in Wasaga Beach. Following the presentation, questions from those in attendance were solicited and about a dozen or so people approached the microphone to give their thoughts. Most were very positive and all congratulated McNeill for the presentation and also for his enthusiasm. Four potential Downtown Sites were mentioned: Main Street, Old Mosley Street (around the Post Office area), Riverbend Plaza Area and 45th Street & Mosley. Attendees were asked to signify their preference by attaching coloured stickers to one of the four site drawings hanging on the wall. The Main Street drawing was the clear choice by an overwhelming majority. Andrew McNeill hopes to present his report to Council before year end.
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Evaluation Criteria Ÿ Sense of History Ÿ 600-800m Main Street Ÿ Fine-Grained Street Network Ÿ Walkable Streets Ÿ Natural Constraints Ÿ Civic Presence Ÿ Art & Culture Presence Ÿ Mix of Land Uses Ÿ Network Parks/Open Spaces Ÿ Infrastructure Capacity Ÿ Transportation Hub Ÿ Willing Development Partners Ÿ Ability to Develop/Redevelop
What’s Happening Wasaga Beach Wasaga Beach Lions Club Bingo every Friday evening. Almost $5000 in prizes..$1000 Jackpot Game. RecPlex Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Contact: Wasaga Beach Lions Club at 705-429-3331 Wasaga Beach Toastmasters meet every 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Wasaga Beach Public Library. For more information call 429-6416 or 429-5464. November 19, 20, 21, 22 - Wasaga Community Theatre presents "A Christmas Carol� Location: Wasaga RecPlex, 1724 Mosley Street. Time: November 19, 20 & 21 - 8 p.m., November 22 2 p.m. Tickets are: $17 in advance, $20 at the door, $15 (children 12 & under). For more information visit www.wasagatheatre.com or contact them at wasagatheatre@gmail.com November 21-22, 28-29 - Silverstick Tournament Location: Wasaga Stars Arena. For more information email wasagasilverstick@rogers.com or visit www.wasagaminorhockey.com November 26 - Business After 5 Location: Taste of Paradise, 3081 Mosley Street, Unit # 3. Time: 5 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Networking, Auction Prizes, Delicious Food and great people! Everyone is welcome! There is no charge to attend and membership is not required. We look forward to seeing you there! For more information contact: Cathy Holland-Hendry, Business After 5 Coordinator and WBWBA 705-429-1112, cathysflowers@rogers.com / Trudie McCrea, Office Manager, Chamber of Commerce - 705-429-2247 / trudiemccrea@rogers.com November 27 - Tree Lighting Ceremony Location: Oakview Woods Complex, 1724 Mosley Street. Time: 7 p.m. Hot chocolate, Christmas carols led by the Prime Time Singers, countdown to Tree Lighting and a visit from Santa Claus! For more information call the Chamber of Commerce at 705-429-2247 November 28 - Christmas Bazaar & Lunch Location: Wasaga Beach United Church, 380 Zoo Park Road. Time: 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Cost: $8.00 per person. Preserves, fresh baked items and frozen meals. Christmas gift shopping in the crafts area. Lunch will be served in the Starlight Tearoom. For more information call the Wasaga Beach United Church 705-429-9429 November 28 - Wasaga Beach Annual Santa Claus Parade Join residents, family & friends for the Annual Wasaga Beach Santa Claus Parade organized by the Wasaga Beach Chamber of Commerce. Line up begins at 1 p.m. Parade goes west on Dunkerron Street and starts at 2 p.m. Santa Reception at the end of parade at the Wasaga RecPlex, 1724 Mosley Street. For more information or to register, please contact the Chamber office at 705-429-2247 or email us at info@wasagainfo.com November 28 - Small Business Holiday Party Location: Wasaga CountryLife Resort, 75 Theme Park Drive. Cocktail Hour: 6 p.m. - 7 p.m. Dinner: 7 p.m. Tickets Only: $30.00 plus tax. We invite you to join us in celebrating the holiday season with your coworkers! Enjoy a full turkey dinner with all of the trimmings & dance the night away with DJ Paul! For further details, or to book your seats, please call the Wasaga CountryLife Resort Office at 705-429-5267 November 29 - Breakfast with Santa hosted by the Wasaga Beach Lions Club. Location: Lions Den/RecPlex, 1724 Mosley Street. Time: 9 a.m. - 12 Noon. Come and have a pancake breakfast with Santa Claus! Pancakes, Sausages, Hot Chocolate and Coffee. Adults: $3.00 / Children: $2.00 Photo with Santa: $3.00 Fun activities. Tickets at the door. For more information call the Lions Club at 705-429-3331 November 29 - Funderland Location: Wasaga RecPlex, 1724 Mosley Street. Time: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. Variety of fun activities. Admission to Funderland is free, but please bring a donation for the Wasaga Beach Food Bank. For more information call Wasaga Beach Youth Centre at 705-422-2494 or visit www.wasagabeach.com December 5 - Blood Donor Clinic Location: Wasaga RecPlex, 1724 Mosley Street. Time: 9 a.m. - 12 Noon. For more information or to book an appointment call 1-888-236-6283 December 5-6, 18-20 - Silverstick Hockey TournamentLocation: Wasaga Stars Arena. For more information email wasagasilverstick@rogers.com or visit www.wasagaminorhockey.com December 11 - All Wrapped Up Youth Dance Location: Wasaga RecPlex, 1724 Mosley Street. Time: 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. Grades 5 - 8 only! Tickets: $5.00, advance tickets only! DJ Chuckie B. Tickets can be purchased at the Recreation Office Wasaga RecPlex - 705-429-3321, Chamber of Commerce, 550 River Rd. West 705-429-2247, Wasaga Beach Youth Centre, 1621 Mosley Street - 705-422-2494 December 12 - Atom Hockey Tournament Location: Wasaga Stars Arena. For more information email wasagasilverstick@rogers.com or visit www.wasagaminorhockey.com For more information contact: Wasaga Beach Chamber of Commerce at 705-429-2247 / 1-866-292-7242
Point of View We Get Letters! Well it has been one year since the good people of Wasaga Beach took to the polling stations to let their wishes be known. The first thought that came to mind, was the overwhelming vote and desire for "change". We elected a new Mayor, who campaigned on change. We elected many new faces to town council. Together If you like peanut butter, you are going to love this there was a collective promise to do business differently. easy to make, no bake cheesecake. With its creamy texture and mild peanut butter flavour, it is Now, one year later it is time to issue a report card and see if a great addition to your recipe collection. This promises made were promises kept. We have witnessed a new recipe is ideal in the summer when it's just too hot Mayor and Council that are not afraid to make difficult decisions. to turn on the oven, or over the holidays when They have been swift to act, and progressive in their leadership. your oven too busy with delicious festive delights. They have been working hard to develop a winning relationship with the MNRF, and we are already seeing a willingness to work toward a cooperative approach to our waterfront resources.
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Much has been said about the main beach property purchases. I am a supporter and I am confident that in the not too distant future, we will look back and see it for the shrewd and significant business decision it is. Will there be bumps along the way, of course there will be, but we the people will have control and the final word going forward. Our new council also understands the long term importance of widen our commercial tax base, which is currently low by most standards. The focus on tourism and the development of a downtown core with new commercial growth is important in keeping our residential tax base in check. The newly created position of 'Director of Economic Development and Tourism', was a critically important move. The appointment of Andrew McNeil was an even smarter decision. He is enthusiastic, well respected, and the Town of Wasaga Beach is fortunate to have him in our employ. We had a great summer of events, mother nature cooperated in the second half, and plans in the works for 2016 look very exciting with a new pedestrian mall and expanded events calendar. The high level of energy and enthusiasm in our business community is refreshing. Tourism in 2015 was 48% higher than the previous year, and our best overall in the past seven years. We are on the right track.
Cream Cheese Recipe 1- 8 oz package of cream cheese 1 1/2 cups of icing sugar 1 1/2 cups smooth peanut butter 1 cup milk 1 pkg of nutri whip topping ( whipped ) 2 - 10 inch graham cracker crumb or oreo cookie crumb pie shells or Pie Shell Recipe 2 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs 1/2 cup cocoa 1/2 cup icing sugar 1/2 cup butter or margarine, melted mix together in a bowl Press mixture into 10 inch pie shells Method Beat together the cream cheese and icing sugar along with the milk and peanut butter. Beat until smooth and fold in the whipped topping. Spoon into prepared pie shells and freeze until firm- about 2 hours. Garnish with whipped cream, chocolate sauce and chocolate shavings.
In the words of Charles Darwin, it is not the strongest of the species that survive, nor the most intelligent, but rather the one most responsive to change. Our new leadership has shown its ability to adapt and embrace change, for that I give them a B+ grading, in what has been a wildly terrific first year. There has been plenty of progress made in laying a strong and sustainable foundation for our future. I'm excited at the possibilities as our new Mayor and Council continue to deliver on their promises. The Town of Wasaga Beach is coming back, and a great deal of credit should be directed toward our new Mayor, and a new Council that is willing to think outside the box. There is no substitute for strong leadership. Glen Bailey Wasaga Beach
These little gems are delicious, easy to make and will compliment your Christmas sweet tray. They can also be suitable for Vegans if using vegan friendly chocolate. Easy to make Strawberry-Coconut Truffles 1 cup coconut butter 1 heaping cup sliced strawberries zest from 1 lime 1/2 tsp vanilla extract 1 tbsp agave syrup or sugar 6 oz chocolate 1 tsp coconut oil In a food processor, process the coconut butter strawberries, lime zest, vanilla, and agave or sugar until blended. With a small cookie scoop, scoop the strawberry filling onto a silicone mat-lined baking sheet and stick in the freezer for an hour. When ready to finish, place the chocolate and coconut oil in a small bowl and heat in the microwave in 30 second increments, stirring well after each trip to the microwave. It should take no more than a minute and a half. Dip the frozen strawberry-coconut balls into the chocolate and, using a fork, remove them, allowing the excess chocolate to drip off. Place back on the baking sheet to set. They will set up at room temperature, but faster in the fridge or freezer.
Barrier Cables Installed on Eastdale Drive
By Joe Bickerstaff
In 2013, concerned residents contacted the Allenwood Beach Ratepayers Association and pointed out the need for a roadside barrier due to the extreme depth of the culvert on the north side of Eastdale Drive. This culvert diverts several streams and creeks in the area and is often deep with fast flowing water. Now Wasaga Beach Councillor, Ron Ego was a member of the Ratepayers Association and agreed to take the concern to the Town Council of the day. After a tour of the area, it was agreed the town should move forward with approval for the installation of a roadside barrier. Crews were on Eastdale Drive this week installing the Barrier Cables and Councillor Ron Ego met with some of the installers. The new barrier will extend along most of the north side of Eastdale Drive and is expected to be completed by November 20. Councillor Ego, on behalf of all members of the Allenwood Beach Ratepayers Association thank all involved for protecting motorists on this stretch of Eastdale Drive in Wasaga Beach.
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Talented young singer from Beeton, Ontario. You loved her Spring concert. Come see her again. Free will offering. If you are alone this Christmas or find this time of year especially difficult, we invite you to come celebrate Jesus' birthday with a traditional Christmas Day Community Banquet. It will be held December 25 at 1pm at Faith Evangelical Missionary Church 1355 River Road West, Wasaga Beach and is sponsored by the Wasaga Beach Ministerial Food Bank. Turkey or ham and all the fixings plus carol singing and gifts. Christmas holds the hope of God's love in a manger.
Foodland Wasaga Beach to Food Bank Wasaga Beach Huronia West OPP and Mike and Cheri Dopp of our locally owned and operated Wasaga Beach FOODLAND organized a collection for The Wasaga Beach Ministerial Food Bank to help at this busy time of year. Mayor Brian Smith & Joanne Smith visited the collection last weekend, as Victor Miller of Beach Business Speaks on Beach BOOSTER Radio was joined by some community friends to help fill the OPP truck. Auxiliary Constable Tom Birch was accepting donations all day. Approximately 2,000 lbs of groceries and over $500.00 cash was collected at the Wasaga Beach location. Thanks to all who participated.
Want to Learn More on the Law of Attraction? Two local authors from Simcoe County, Dennis Fraser of Wasaga Beach and James Poulin from Barrie wrote their first book titled “Frustrated, Frazzled and Ready to Throw Up”. This is actually a grandfather and grandson team who will be hosting a book launch which refers to the “Law of Attraction” on November 26th from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at the Station on the Green in Creemore. Fraser born and raised in Northern Ontario has been living the “Law of Attraction” for almost 60years as well as teaching it for the most part. Fraser encountered the LOA around 5-6 years through a neighbour/friend who mentored him on how the Universe works. He discovered his friend was a member of a secret society. “He taught much more. All through my training I called the content the Spiritual Way not the Law of Attraction. It wasn't until I ready Rhonda Byrne's book The Secret that I realized the material I was living was called the “Law of Attraction” by the rest of the world,” expressed Fraser. Fraser moved to Wasaga Beach 8-years ago to be close to his two children who live in the Barrie area. Four years ago, he took on his 20-year-old grandson, James as apprentice who dropped out of college and starting teaching him how to use the LOA. “By that time he was a lost soul getting in with the wrong crowd. It was not good,” said Fraser. Today, James owns a duplex and is planning to buy two more, has a patent pending on a brand new product for the painting industry and also cohosts the daily podcast show “The Mining the Miracle Show”. “Not bad for someone with only a high school degree,” said Fraser. According to Fraser, the LOA has been around for over 4,000 years and utilized by royalty, upper class, nobility and the secret societies. “These particular groups understood how the Universe operated and simply followed the rules as they are laid out.” In his book, he talks about the 4 major time rules: 1) The 5-second Miracle; 2) 48-hour Rule; 3) 30-day Rule and 4) 68-second Rule. “My book is based on explaining each of these in great detail and my course teaches you how to use them to your advantage in everyday life.” Since most people know very little about the “Law of Attraction” this is a golden opportunity to come out and hear how this incredible tool can be used to make some pretty dramatic changes in your life. Fraser wants the audience to walk away that we weren't meant to be poor or sick etc. but somewhere we brought all these negatives into our lives by the way we think. “Changing the way we think is not as hard as it is made out to be. It is quite simple but it hinges upon how much you want to change,” said Fraser. For registration and more information please contact: dennis@miningthemiracles.com. Dianna Chycki is host of Beach Corner and Co-chair of the Wasaga Film Festival. Beach Corner broadcast weekly Tuesdays and Thursdays at 5:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. Beach Corner article sponsored by Exchanging Vows Bridal Boutique.
Police in Wasaga Beach are doing what they can to ensure all children in the area are warm this winter. Beginning Monday and running right through November a coat drive is under way. Coats will be collected at the OPP detachment on River Road West, as well as offices in Minesing and Stayner. The goal is to collect 100 coats and other winter apparel such as mitts, gloves and hats. Donations can be dropped off during regular business hours.
ŸEver since I started working out every day, I can really see a difference in how accomplished I am as a liar. ŸYou haven’t seen a woman overreact until you tell her she is overreacting. ŸI wonder when my phone will start listing them as ignored calls instead of missed calls. Open for Lunch ŸCommented on a woman's french manicure. "I like your tips" ...let's just say she didn't hear me correctly. Wednesday to Friday 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. ŸThe brownies I started making in my Easy Bake Oven in 1987 are Open for Dinner ready if you guys want one. Ÿ”Caution Men At Work” Women work all the time....Men have to Wednesday to Sunday 5 p.m. to Close put up signs when they work! Closed Monday and Tuesday ŸWell another year I get beat out by a has been soccer player. David Beckham wins again. Sexiest man of the year. Look out next year, 962 Mosley Street, Wasaga Beach I'm on a diet! Reservations Preferred ŸIt's easy for people to judge others as higher/lower. It's SO easy. www.catch22grill.com 705-422-2281 But the thing is, we all need one another. The conductor is nobody without musicians. The CEO is nothing without employees. We're all helping one another in unique ways and once we realize that, we not only stop judging others as higher/lower, we stop judging ourselves in that regard as well. It's a totally liberating and loving feeling. ŸWhat did the one ocean say to the other? Nothing they just waved! ŸI'm at the age where happy hour is my nap time. ŸI hate typo's. You mix up a couple of letters and your entire status is urined. ŸImagine how expensive the iPhone would be if they called themselves Organic Apple. ŸQuestion for women: Do you have to practice the penetrating look of disapproval or is it something you’re all born with? ŸI got kicked out of the gym for crying again ŸFinally something positive about Charlie Sheen... ŸI once had a lot of arguments and rants with my bank manager. But then I decided to consolidate all my rants into one simple monthly outburst. ŸI hope you know that your mid-November Birthday means your parents probably got freaky on Valentine’s Day ŸI bet the only thing more stressful than defusing a bomb is letting your husband pack for a big trip ŸMarriott is buying Starwood Hotels for $12 billion. That seems like a lot but $11 billion of that is for the contents of the minibars. ŸWhat's Obama's and Trudeau's secret plan towards getting rid of ISIS in the middle East? .... Bring them here. ŸThere are few things I enjoy more than picking an argument with my wife when she has the hiccups. ŸYou can't fight Destiny. Because if you try to fight destiny then you have to fight the bouncers and the rest of the strippers too.
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Owners of the Wasaga Beach Paintball Adventure facility, Donna and Stephen Langman (above) are thrilled to partner with the Wasaga Film Festival (WFF) and Beach BOOSTER to bring this event to the community. What this means to the Wasaga Film Festival is that it opens up an opportunity to invite sportscam video enthusiasts from the 13,000 paintball visitors a year that the Wasaga Beach Paintball Adventure facility attracts to our area from all over Ontario and the Northern US States as well as open up the film festival no fee entry category to paintball enthusiasts across the country through Wasaga Beach Paintball Adventure’s extensive network. The event will also feature a special award given to a Wasaga Beach Paintball Adventure related film/video entrant judged to be the winner of the day by a WFF panel of appointed film judges. All entries channelled through Wasaga Beach Paintball Adventure will qualify to be screened to be entered into the WFF SportsCam/Action Category. The deadline to submit all video/film entries for the 5th annual WFF is February 28, 2016. “It is exciting to see our Wasaga Beach Chamber of Commerce business members taking a lead role in contributing to our local events that bring an overall awareness to our town while attracting visitors that have the opportunity to stay and play in Wasaga Beach”, says Ehab Masad, President of the Wasaga Beach Chamber of Commerce. Wasaga Beach Paintball Adventure (WBPA) is one of the top three fields in Canada with the other two being in Quebec. WBPA ran the Canadian National Amateur Open from 1993-2003 and has run the largest and most prominent Big Game in Canada from 2003 -2015. Owners Donna and Stephen pride themselves on safety and customer service. The Wasaga Film Fest SportsCam/Action Category View and Vote will be held in conjunction with an annual fundraising event Wasaga Beach Paintball Adventure holds on the third Saturday in April every year called Feed the Needy. Wasaga Beach Paintball Adventure raises money for Dominican Feed the Kids and food for the local food bank. Paintball players come for the continuous play style, reduced entry and paint price as well as prize giveaways on this day. The Wasaga Film Festival is proud to partner with such a prominent Wasaga Beach business that is a significant contributor to our community and local economy. “Be the Beach”, send me your thoughts and comments at Gary@beachBOOSTER.com. Your efforts count in making this community the preferred place in which to live, work and play. Gary is president of Critel Professional Services, www.critel.ca, chairs the Wasaga Film Festival and lives and works and plays in Wasaga Beach.
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Population approx. 225,000. In the Regional Municipal of Waterloo on the Grand River and Hwys. 7, 8, & 86, just North of Hwy. 401, adjacent to the City of Waterloo, 18 km. SouthWest of Guelph. Kitchener and Waterloo could be one city but for their different names, and they are often referred to as “K-W.” Early settlers, in the late 1790s, called the place Sand Hills because of the sand dunes at the site and later, Mount Pleasant. A few years after Mennonite Benjamin Eby settled in 1807, the community was renamed Ebytown. Eby became Canada’s first Mennonite bishop, and for 40 years he was minister of Canada’s first Mennonite church. By 1830 immigrants were coming from Germany, and Ebytown was renamed Berlin in 1841 in honour of their homeland. In 1916, when the First World War was being fought ad antiGerman sentiment ran high in Canada, the named was changed to Kitchener after Lord Kitchener of Khartoum, a British war hero who drowned at sea that year. Joseph Schneider is considered by many to have been the founder of Kitchener. He arrived in 1807 and started a meat-packing plant which continued until recently. The second house he built at Kitchener, in 1820, is the city’s oldest building and is now a museum. William Lyon Mackenzie King (1874-1950) was born in Kitchener and began a public service career as a specialist in labour relations. He was Prime Minister of Canada from 1921 to 1926, 1926 to 1930, and 1935 to 1948. King spent his teenage years in a 10-room house in Kitchener called Woodside, which is now a museum in Woodside National Historic Park maintained by Parks Canada.
Lisa LaFlamme (born July 25, 1964) is a Canadian television journalist, and currently the chief anchor and senior editor of CTV National News. She replaced Lloyd Robertson in this role on September 5, 2011. LaFlamme previously served as the news international affairs correspondent and substitute host for CTV National News. LaFlamme was born in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada, to David and Kathleen LaFlamme. She graduated from St. Mary's High School and then from the University of Ottawa. LaFlamme began her career at CTV’s Kitchener affiliate CKCO in 1988 as a copy writer and script assistant. She moved on to become an anchor in 1997. Past roles include serving as the co-host on Canada AM between 2001–2003, as a parliamentary reporter, and on CTV NEWSNET now CTV News Channel. LaFlamme joined CTV National News in 2003 as a foreign correspondent as well as back-up anchor to Lloyd Robertson. She covered many international events and conflicts. LaFlamme has also covered every Canadian federal election since 1997, and every Olympic Games since 2006. Also from London, she covered the Diamond Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II in 2012 and the Royal Wedding of Prince William and Catherine Middleton in 2011. After Robertson's departure in September 2011, LaFlamme was promoted to sole anchor in his place.
Wasaga Beach Lions Peace Poster Contest Winners Awards to the Poster Contest Winners were presented by Lion Janice Campbell
First Place - Lauren Frieday - St. Noel
2nd Place - Sydney Hunt - Birchview
Wasaga Beach Lions Club sponsored the Peace Poster Contest in our community to emphasize the importance of world peace to young people everywhere. The contest is open to children ages 11, 12 or 13 in local schools or organized, sponsored youth groups. Lions sponsor the contest to emphasize the importance of world peace to young people everywhere. Annually, more than 350,000 entries are submitted worldwide in the Lions International Peace Poster Contest, and posters advance through the district, multiple district and international levels of competition. The grand prize includes a cash award of US$2,500 plus a trip for the winner and two family members to New York City, New York for the awards ceremony at Lions Day with the United Nations. The 23 merit award winners each receive a certificate and a cash award of US$500. The theme this years is “Share Peace”. This years winners are: First place ($100) - Lauren Frieday, St. Noel, , 2nd place ($75) – Sydney Hunt, Birchview Dunes and 3rd place ($50) – Gayce Belleghem from Worsley School. Lauren Frieday’s poster will be competing at the next level at District A-12 which encompasses Muskoka and Simcoe county. Congratulations to all the students who participated and to the teachers who helped give them this opportunity. We are looking forward to our 2016 competition. If your group or organization has students in this age bracket and would like to participate next year, please contact us at wblions@gmail.com
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3rd Place - Gayce Belleghem - Worsley
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Expert answers to your health and wellness questions by Jessica Brown Question: I’ve started incorporating stability balls in my workouts. How do I know what colour and size I should be using?
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Answer: Stability balls, also known as Swiss balls or physioballs, are a great piece of equipment to help improve core muscle strength and endurance. The colour of the ball is not important, but making sure you have the correct size is for many exercises. Stability balls range from 45-85 cm and your height will determine the most appropriate size for seated or lying exercises. If the stability ball is not clearly marked, choose a ball size that allows you to sit with erect posture and your hips and knees at 90 degrees. Here are common inflation and height suggestions for standard stability balls. · 45 cm = 4’7”-5’0” · 55 cm = 5’1”-5’6” · 65 cm = 5’7”-6’1” · 75 cm = 6’2-6’8” · 85 cm = 6’9 and over Question: I keep hearing about “infused waters”. How are these different than flavored waters like Vitamin Water, energy drinks or juices? Answer: If you get bored with plain water, infused waters could be a great option to increase flavor without the added sugars found in many of the enhanced flavored waters may have. Quench your thirst by adding your favorite fruit or herbs in a Enrique Photo Art
Jenny Craig for Men A guy calls a company and orders their 5-day, 10 lb. weight loss program. The next day, there’s a knock on the door and there stands before a voluptuous, athletec, 19 year old , dressed in nothing but a pair of Nike running shoes and a sign around her neck. She introduces herself as a representative of the weight loss company. The sign reads, “If you can catch me, you can have me” Without a second thought, he takes off after her. A few miles later huffing and puffing, he finally gives up. The same girl shows up for the next four days and the same thing happens. On the fifth day, he weighs himself and is delighted to find he has lost lbs. as promised. He call the company and orders their 5-day/20 pound program. The next day there’s a knock at the door and there stands the most stunning, beautiful, sexy women he has ever seen in his life. She is wearing nothing but Reebok running shoes and a sign around her neck that reads, “If you catch me you can have me”. Well, he’s out the door after her like a shot. This girl is in excellent shape and he does his best, but no such luck. So for the next four days, the same routine happens with him gradually getting in better and better shape. Much to his delight on the fifth day when he weighs himself, he discovers that he has lost another 20 lbs. as promised. He decides to go for broke and calls the company to order the 7-day/50 pound program. “Are you sure?” asks the representative on the phone. “This is our most rigorous program.” “Absolutely,” he replies, “I haven’t felt this good in years.” The next day there’s a knock at the door; and when he opens it he finds a huge muscular guy standing there wearing nothing but pink running shoes and a sign around his neck that reads, “If I catch you, you’re mine.” He lost 63 lbs. pounds that week.
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Wasaga Beach has been welcoming visitors for well over 100 years to our World's Longest Freshwater Beach.
Millions have enjoyed our town and shared their experiences with the world using Post Cards. Some vintage examples are shown.
About the Author: Jessica Brown is the Member Experience Manager at Anytime Fitness in Orillia, Wasaga Beach and Alliston. She is a fitness enthusiast with a coaching background in competitive figure skating. Jessica earned her CSEP-CPT certificate through Durham College’s Fitness and Health Promotion Program and is also a certified TRX instructor.