What’s Happening Wasaga Beach Lions Club Bingo every Friday evening. Up to $5000 in prizes..New!!$1500 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. June 27 - Wasaga Beach Cruise Nights Location: Stonebridge Gazebo Grassy Knoll. Time: 5p.m. - Dusk. DJ, "Cool Ride" plaques and draws. Check out our Facebook website regularly for updates on special BBQ's, Ladies' Night, etc. For more information contact: Sherri Russell at 705-429-2426 June 27 - Habitat For Humanity Information Session Location: Lions Den at the Wasaga Beach RecPlex, 1724 Mosley Street. Time: 7 p.m. Learn how you can be involved in our Build in Wasaga Beach this year. Be on a committee, volunteer or apply to become a partner family ... For more information, call 705-446-9542 or email joy@habitatgeorgianbay.ca June 30, July 1, 2 - Georgian Triangle Music Festival Georgian Triangle Music Festival is a multi-venue, multi-genre, music festival, taking place at various venues in Wasaga Beach. For more information visit www.georgiantrianglemusicfest.com July 1 - Canada Day Celebrations Location: Beach Area # 1. Canada Day in Wasaga Beach promises to be a huge hit this July 1st in Beach Area One! Come start off the day with a pancake breakfast by the Wasaga Beach Lions Club (small fee applies) and join in on some early morning entertainment by the Wasaga Beach Glee Club, Dance By Design and much more. There will be tons of stuff to do for the kids including a massive inflatable playground, special visits by their favorite TV characters The Bubble Guppies & Paw Patrol, face painting, remote control car demos and a large interaction children's activity center. There are some phenomenal music talents joining us to wish our country Happy Birthday in 2016, Sarah Smith will get the party started. Don't miss the Desotos at 3:00 PM who will get the stage hot for the James Barker Band, winner of the KICX 106's "North of Nashville Star" competition at Kempenfest in Barrie and make sure not to miss Marshall Dane as he will bring the house down leading up to our out of this world fireworks display starting at 10:00pm. For more information visit www.wasagabeach.com July 1 - September 2 - Main Street Market (Fridays) Location: Beach Area # 1. Experience local cuisine and shopping in an open air setting throughout the summer months. On Friday evenings, the market area will come alive with a variety of entertainment. For more information visit www.wasagabeach.com July 2 - Wasaga Artists - Art in the Park Location: Oakview Woods Complex, 1724 Mosley Street. Time: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. For more information contact: Carmelle Steele at 705-422-1930 July 2, 3 - Fire Fit Championships Location: Beach Area # 1. The Scott FireFit Championships is a competition bassed on firefighting tasks commonly performed in emergency situations. There are many different levels of Competitors, from the seasoned 10 year veteran to the first time rookies. For more information visit www.firefit.com July 4,11,18,25 - Wasaga Beach Cruise Nights Location: Stonebridge Gazebo Grassy Knoll. Time: 5 p.m. For more information contact: Sherri Russell at 705-429-2426/ www.wasagabeachcruisers.com July 5 - Jazz in the Park (Every Tuesday) Location: Oakview Woods Gazebo, 1724 Mosley Street. Time: 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. Tonight's performance is Red Hot Ramble. Each night we will have a 50/50 Draw provided by either the Nancy Island Lions Club or Community Policing. Enjoy some tasty refreshments and popcorn from the Wasaga Beach Youth Centre. For more information call 705-4293321 or visit www.wasagabeach.com / email: recreation@wasagabeach.com July 5 - Wasaga Beach Community Garden Workshops - "Edible Landscaping". Location: Wasaga Beach Community Garden. Time: 6 p.m. Please RSVP with Darlene Poole at the Recreation Dept. at 705-429-3321 x22 or facilitybookings@wasagabeach.com July 5,12,19,26 - Junior Naturalist & Historian Programs Location: Nancy Island Historic Site. Time: 11 a.m. Act out a year in the life of a Piping Plover! See if you have what it takes to be a Voyageur! Join Park Interpreters for these 45 min to 1 hour programs, rotating weekly between nature and history topics. Programs are held outdoors, so please dress for the weather. For more information call the Wasaga Beach Provincial Park office at 705-429-2516 or Nancy Island at 705-429-2728 For more information contact: Wasaga Beach Chamber of Commerce 705-429-2247 / 1-866-292-7242
Joe Belanger Selected To Fill Vacant Council Position
Grilled Salmon with Pea Mash This recipe is quick and easy to make. The salmon can be prepared in the oven or on the barbeque. The peas add the perfect background to the salmon while the yogurt and horseradish mixture brings it all together. If grilling, cook skin side down on a hot grill turning once.
Photo by Kareem Thomas New councillor Joe Belanger pictured with Wasaga Beach Mayor Brian Smith will take the Oath of Office on June 28th.
Joe Belanger has been chosen in a vote of council to fill the vacancy left when former Councillor Ron Anderson quit his position in April. There were 17 candidates who entered their names to be considered for the position of councillor. Joe Belanger is now retired, but has spent most of his career in an executive position including sales with a national auto parts supplier and has lived in Wasaga Beach for the past 12 years. He is currently co-chair of the Wasaga Beach Blues Festival. Joe received the support of four members of councillors, Mayor Brian Smith and councillors Ron Ego, Bonnie Smith & Bill Stockwell. “I believe the purchase of the beach properties will go down as one of the smartest moves this town has ever made,” Belanger said. “Once we become a little more development friendly, once we start work on the downtown, once we start improving tourism, exponentially the value of that beachfront is going to skyrocket. We'll get all our investment back with major dividends.” The official swearing in as councillor will take place at Tuesday's council meeting. July 6 - Wasaga Beach Dinner and a Movie Summer Schedule Wednesdays through July & August Location: Main Street Market, Beach Area # 1. Time: 8:30 p.m. July 6 - "Goosebumps", July 13 - "Jungle Book", July 20 - "Zootopia", July 27 - "Hotel Transylvania 2", August 3 - "Star Wars: The Force Awakens", August 10 - "Warcraft", August 17 - "Alice Through the Looking Glass", August 24 - "Angry Birds", August 31 - "Ratchet and Clank".Look for the September and October Schedule for Dinner and a Movie taking place at the RecPlex on Wednesday evenings! For more information call Recreation at 705-429-3321 or email recreation@wasagabeach.com July 6 & Aug 3 - Guided Beach Sunset Walks Location: Meet at Nancy Island Historic Site. Time: 8 p.m. Grab your ice cream, loved one and flip flops! Meet Park Interpreters at the Nancy Island Welcome Centre, then walk to Beach Area 1 or 2 for a 30 minute to 1 hour stroll touching on beach ecology or local history topics. These leisurely walks are timed to culminate with Wasaga Beach's famous sunsets. For more information call Nancy Island Historic Site at 705-429-2728 or the Wasaga Beach Provincial Park at 705-429-2516 July 8-10 - Underground Series Location: Beach Area # 1. The UG series consists of 4 CrossFit style competitions in different unique locations, including Wasaga Beach. This is an inclusive competition and meant to fill the needs of all levels of crossfit athletes (rx'd & scaled). We will declare the fittest athlete, man, woman, and team in Ontario at the final event. For more information visit www.undergroundseries.ca
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4 Salmon fillets about 6 oz each 3 tsp Olive oil 1/2 tsp salt3 cups coarsely ground black pepper 3 cups frozen peas 2 shallots minced or 1/2 white onion 2 Tbsp Aged white vinegar 2 green onions, finely chopped 1/4 cup Greek yogurt 2 tbsp prepared horseradish Preheat oven to 400 degrees fahrenheit Brush salmon with 1 tsp olive oil and sprinkle with salt. Place skinless salmon fillets on foil lined bake sheet coated with cooking spray Bake 9 - 10 minutes or until Salmon flakes easily when tested with a fork. Meanwhile, cook peas in a saucepan of boiling water until tender, about 2 minutes. Drain and transfer to a food processor. Heat 1 tsp olive oil in a nonstick sauce pan over medium heat. Cook the shallots or white onion until softened. Stir in the garlic and vinegar and cook for another minute. Scrape mixture into the food processor with peas. Add the green onions the last tsp of olive oil and salt. Pulse until mixture comes together but still has some texture. Combine yogurt with horseradish and remaining 1/4 tsp pepper. Spoon the pea mixture onto the plate, top with the salmon and garnish with a dollop of horseradish yogurt and a sprig of mint or lemon balm
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European market. DO NOT have a knee jerk reaction that could cost you big bucks. Let the big boys play and when the dust settles review your accounts. Don't get caught up in chicken little mentality. The computers were down at work today, so we had to do everything manually. It took me twenty minutes to shuffle the cards to play solitaire. I let a Jehovahs Witness in my home, I sat him down and said, 'what do you have to tell me?' he said, 'I don't know, never made it this far. Dad Tip #31: Carpeting can help dampen the sound of noisy children. Especially if you roll them up in it. I remember when peer pressure was all about drugs and promiscuous sex. Now it's Fitbit and who has the best gluten free recipes. Sometimes I feel like people I know are just using me for my likes. Apparently answering "Dust!!" when your wife asked what's on the TV wasn't the correct answer. I don't trust stairs. They always look like they're up to something. I found a spider in my shoes. He looked ridiculous, they're way too big for him Too bad you can’t get abs from laughing at your own jokes, because I would have an 8 pack. If somebody just joined Facebook now either their 10 year prison stint is over or they're newly separated. OK, OK. I'm sorry I yelled "Get a room!" when your grandmother was hugging your grandfather's casket. You have to figure that Shaquille O'Neal never signs greeting cards "Love, Shaq" because that band the B-52's came out with that song and pretty much ruined it for him. When I want the entire beach to myself, I wear a Speedo.
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Historic Main Street Makes Exciting Comeback! From the early 1920’s when businesses first opened up on Main Street in Wasaga Beach, we enjoyed a vibrant and busy shopping area up until the early 1970’s. The stretch of Main Street between the bridge and Beach Drive was a true “downtown” serving as the focal point of business and social activities in The Beach. For many years, as vehicles crossed the Main Street Bridge, traffic lights gave drivers the choice of making a left to continue on Mosley Street (then Provincial Hwy 92), turning right to access Spruce Street or continuing straight through to Main Street towards the beach. (Beach Drive) This section of Main Street provided curb side parking and both sides of the street was lined with busy shops, restaurants and services. Locals enjoyed the Main Street experience and visitors and cottagers would shop there while on the way to their accommodations. The ease of on street parking and the variety of shops meant visitors could stock up on all of their vacation needs and even enjoy a meal at one of the several restaurants. The Sand Piper was a brightly coloured, art deco style store that contained the latest in women’s fashions. Osborne’s store was a large well equipped business that carried all one would need while enjoying their stay in Wasaga Beach. Across the street was a drug store to help all stay healthy while on vacation and many enjoyed a movie theatre on Main Street, when the Joyland Arcade was converted to the Centennial Theatre to show feature films. Of course the Arcade Building (once called the Rumpus Room) was always alive with the sound of Skee Ball, Pinball and folks having fun. The Arcade also provided a “walk through” to Playland Park, the colourful and exciting permanent midway at The Beach, known as one of Canada’s largest. In 1972, it was decided to block vehicular traffic In 1972, it was decided to block vehicular traffic to our busy Main Street, in order to turn it into a pedestrian mall for the 1973 summer season. As folks crossed the bridge, Main Street was closed to vehicles with a sign that simply said “The Mall”.
Historic Main Street became a Pedestrian Mall in 1973
Over the next few years, visitors and locals who once enjoyed the busy Main Street as a shopping and meeting spot, found they missed the real town feel of the street and the ease of on street parking. Shoppers found it easier to do their shopping on the way to Wasaga Beach and headed directly to their accommodations. Soon the stores missed the regular business of visitors and locals and many closed or moved their businesses elsewhere. Empty and vacated buildings were leased or sold and began selling nothing but beach toys and bathing suits for the short summer season. Until the massive fire that destroyed most of the buildings on Main Street in November 2007, we were still able to walk the street of neglected store fronts and could only imagine it as a busy and exciting shopping area. Since the fire, this area has been a seldom used, lonely stretch, with the exception of several Beach BOOSTER events, organized to recognize this special historic stretch of Main Street. World Class Entertainment was featured in two “Back to The Beach” festivals as well as local entertainment using this space for the Beach BOOSTER “Rockn’ The Beach” festival in 2013 Beach BOOSTER is excited to see the return of fun, entertainment and shopping with the new Main Street Market on Historic Main Street. Keep watching beach BOOSTER publication for updates and news on what is planned as Main Street and Wasaga Beach’s World Famous Main Beach! Joe Bickerstaff
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Our Dog Duke Four Years Later Four years ago, I wrote a Beach BOOSTER article about the arrival of our furry dog child Duke. It went something like this. It’s Official; Duke’s a Wasagian. Eva and I have just become pet foster parents. Son Steven has taken a job in Northern Alberta and has entrusted us to take care of his dog Duke for an extended duration. What to do? What to do? We have never been dog owners before and we were faced with all of these questions? Since then, Duke is our forever dog and the Beach is his forever home. Well what a difference four years make. When Duke came to live with us he was eight years old. He ran like
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a rocket, turned corners like Mario Andretti and jumped over fallen trees in the forest like a gazelle. Now he’s 12 and in his twilight years. I never thought Eva and I would come to love him as much as we do. Duke is just one “big hunk o love”. He has many uncle and aunties on our street. He actually knows where auntie Mary and uncle John next door store his cookie treats. This dog just bursts and bubbles with love with anyone who comes near him. You are convinced his tail is going to waggle right off him. You can see it in the eyes of his greeter how much he has a loving effect on people. Eva and I can not sleep-in in the mornings. Duke is not satisfied until Eva and I are up drinking our morning coffee together and he is close-by watching over his pack. Oh yes, he has trained us well. We know exactly when he has to go out and use his personalized red fire hydrant we spotted for him in the back yard. He gets his point across very effectively when he wants his feeding. He signals us to open the door when he wants to go out. He even opens the screen door by himself when he wants to come back in. We are still surprised each time when he toggles the vehicle window switch and opens the back window in the vehicle when he wants his own bit of fresh air as we are driving down the road. And that thing about doggy unconditional love, well that’s an understatement. I guess until you are a pet owner you really can’t understand how a loyal loving pet brings you joy, happiness and oh yes, a few surprises along the way. We truly love Duke and he shows mutual affection towards us. We realize that he will not be around forever but in the mean time he is part of our family and a big part of our lives. Pets are a lot of work but they sure bring joy and love into the home. “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, learn and play. Gary is president of Critel Professional Services, www.critel.ca, chairs the Wasaga Society for the Arts and the Wasaga Film Festival. Gary also lives, works, learns and plays in Wasaga Beach.
Look for scores every week beachboostergolf.blogspot.com Marlwood Golf and Country Club Men’s League Results June 22, 2016 Players 119 AA Flight Low Gross Pat Ward 38R, Murray Donaldson 38, Mike Lalonde 40 Low Net Jim Cooke 33, Tom Burns 33.5, Steve Armstrong 35 A Flight Low Gross Jim McClare 37, Bill Hawley 39, Barry Stewart 41 Low Net David Hyde 31, Rick Kennedy 33.5, John Pearson 34 B Flight Low Gross Don Pulfer 41, Kirk Ure 42, Jason Edwards 43 Low Net Joe Pacula 33R, Doug Howreth 33, Don Gowland 35.5 C Flight Low Gross Michael Keough 43, Guy Wilson 45, Bill Weiss 47 Low Net Les Nicol 34.5, Roger Girling 35, Chuck Shepley 36 D Flight Low Gross Ron Puccini 41, George Howie 43, Roland Delguidice 47 Low Net Ross Dawe 29.5, John Sullivan 33.5R, Richard Groux 33.5 Closest To The Pin Flight AA-A #18 Rob Maguire Sponsored by Swiss Chalet, Wasaga Beach Closest To The Pin Flight B-C- D #15 Roland Delguidice Sponsored by Swiss Chalet, Wasaga Beach Hidden Hole #10 Denis Watson with a 9, Sponsored by Boston Pizza, Wasaga Beach
Marlwood Ladies League - June 21, 2016 FLIGHT A: Low Gross: Joan LaRose 40 Low Net: Vera Brewer 30 Birdies: Doreen Graham Hole #12, Joan LaRose Holes #16 & #17 Surprise: Cheryle Elliott Rubber Chicken: Jody Kowall 18 Putts FLIGHT B: Low Gross: Joyce Beynon 42 Low Net: Tricia Cooper 28 (R) Birdies: Donna Platt Hole #16 Surprise: Cathy Curnew Rubber Chicken: Cathy Curnew 20 Putts FLIGHT C: Low Gross: Kathleen Heffron 46 Low Net: Nancy Ritchie 29 Birdies: Kathleen Heffron Hole #11 Surprise: Patty Van Evera (R) Rubber Chicken: Bernadette Gowland 19 Putts (R) FLIGHT D: Low Gross: Jan Ware 50 Low Net: Jeannine Brooks 30 Birdies -- – Surprise: Linda Johnson Rubber Chicken: Mary Ellen Martinak 22 Putts
Twin Creeks Golf Senior Men’s Results Modified Stableford Competition June 22, 2016 1st Place with a score of plus 28 Ken Mittins, Peter Ryk, Steve Cotie, Stan Carroll 2nd Place with a score of plus 17 Frank Eilles, Cal Budgell, Keith Thatcher, Jim Murphy Closest to the pin on #3:Rick Dale #8:Ken Dean #11:Peter Yates #16:Paul Slade Longest Drive #12: Mark Son Hing
Twin Creeks Tuesday Ladies' League Results of Play June 21, 2016 We played back nine today, perfect weather. "A" Flight Low Gross: Inger Yates (48) Low Net: Barbara Hoy (32) "B" Flight Low Gross: Susan Aiken (52) Low Net: Marlowe Micallef (32) "C" Flight Low Gross: Diane Price (65) Low Net: Louise Johnson (28) Closest to Beacon Burger Box (Hole #10): Patti Good (sponsored by The Beacon Restaurant) Closest to the Pizza Pin (Hole #11): Jane Hepworth (sponsored by Pizza Dee) Secret Hole: Nancy Thatcher (sponsored by Sanjay Kapoor (ReMax of Wasaga) Longest Drive: Barbara Hoy
Twin Creeks Golf Men’s League Results of Play June 23, 2016 “A” Flight Low Gross: Mike Lalonde 38 Low Net: Gerry Reinders 31 “B” Flight Low Gross: Richard Scott 41R Low Net: Keith Thatcher 31 “C” Flight Low Gross: George Johnson 44 Low Net: Jim Turcotte 31 “D” Flight Low Gross: Ron Puccinni 50 Low Net: Mitch Carruthers 38 Closest to the Pin A & B: Scott Kirkpatrick Closest to the Pin C & D: George Johnson Hidden Hole #4: Mike Hall 12 Closest to Boston Pizza Box: George Johnson
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THURSDAY, JUNE 30, 2016 MAIN STREET MARKET HISTORIC MAIN STREET GEORGIAN TRIANGLE MUSIC FESTIVAL 7:00PM - 7:15PM OPENING CEREMONY
The Georgian Triangle Music Festival is a three day event! For a complete schedule and venue list, please see back page. THE JAMES BARKER BAND
9:00AM - 12:00PM WASAGA BEACH LIONS PANCAKE BREAKFAST 9:00AM - 12:00PM OPENING CEREMONIES WASAGA BEACH GLEE CLUB DANCE BY DESIGN AND MUCH MORE... WASAGA BEACH CRUISERS CAR SHOW
8:00PM - 8:40PM REBECCA RAIN
11:00AM - 7:00PM CHILDREN’S ACTIVITY CENTRE INFLATABLE PLAYGROUND MEET THE BUBBLE GUPPIES AND THE MINIONS MAGICIANS, STILT WALKERS AND FACE PAINTING WHAT’S UP HUT.COM KID’S ZONE HAND RACING REMOTE CONTROL CAR TRACK AND DEMOS
9:00PM - 9:40PM EXCELLERATER
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7:15PM - 7:50PM LYRIC DUBEE
10:00PM - 11:00PM THE COYOTE KIDS
MAIN STREET MARKET GRAND OPENING WEEKEND ENTERTAINMENT HISTORIC MAIN STREET SATURDAY, JULY 2, 12:30PM - 5:00PM CABER TOSS AND FROM 7:00PM - 9:00PM HARDCOVER ALSO AT 1:00PM THE WASAGA BEACH FIRE DEPARTMENT WILL BE DOING A CAR EXTRACTION DEMONSTRATION IN THE PLAYLAND PARK SQUARE PLUS AT VARIES TIMES DURING THE DAY AT THE MAIN STREET MARKET COMEDY JUGGLER JOHN PARK WILL THRILL YOUR AUDIENCE WITH HIS JUGGLING, UNICYCLING, COMEDY ROUTINES AND AMAZING PLATE SPINNING FINALE
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