Locally Owned and Operated..September 25, 2016 Issue No.131
Twin Creeks Golf Senior Mens’ League Final Event of 2016
Photography Courtesy of Enrique Photo Art www.mywasagabeach.com The Twin Creeks Golf Senior Men events are held every Wednesday morning throughout the season. One of the goals of our club is to foster fellowship so foursomes are changed each week. The Twin Creeks Senior Men’s League ended a very successful 2016 season on Wednesday, September 21st with a scramble competition and an outstanding banquet. The winning team of Paul Lattman, Cal Budgell, Lawrence Lamarche, and Mike Mcwilliam scored a stunning thirteen under par round of 59, Closest to the pin contests were won by Mike Bissonnette (#3), Mark Son Hing (#8),Frank Eilles (#11), and Andy Beaudoin (#16). The players all are looking forward to next season. The weekly team competitions based on a Modified Stableford System and a randomly selected team structure remain very popular features because of the fellowship and camaraderie which ensues.
The Stableford System was developed by Dr. Frank Barney Gorton Stableford more than 100 years ago, as he introduced it to his fellow members at a golf club in Wales. It was an experiment back then and Stableford was not happy with the results, so he worked on a new formula that he introduced in 1931. He wanted to deter golfers from giving up after playing only one or two bad holes, a common occurrence during tournament play. It is also credited with significantly speeding up the pace of play. A variation in points on the original Stableford System is called the Modified Stableford System. The Twin Creeks Senior Men’s League uses a point system: 1 for a Bogey, 2 for a Par, 4 for a Birdie and 8 for an Eagle or Hole-In-One. There are no deductions for Double Bogey or worse.
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 Farmers Market featuring fresh, local, and sustainable foods from the surrounding area, sold by the producers themselves. It will also highlight crafts and wares from local artisans. Free Parking. Every Saturday from 8am to 1pm, in the Town Parking Lot, 136 Main St. until October 8th. Every 2nd Friday of the Month - Wasaga Beach Youth Dances Location: Wasaga RecPlex, 1724 Mosley Street. Time: 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. Grades 5 to 8 only! Adult Supervision Provided! Tickets: $5 in advance and are available at the Recreation Office at the RecPlex, Chamber of Commerce, 550 River Rd. West and the Youth Centre, 1621 Mosley Street. Prizes, Guest Youth DJ, Canteen. For more information call 705422-2494 or visit www.wasagabeach.com/youthcentre Sept 28 - Wasaga Beach Dinner and a Movie Schedule - Wednesdays through September & October. Location: Wasaga RecPlex, 1724 Mosley Street. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Movies start at 6 p.m. Sept 28 - "Ghostbusters", Oct 5 - Secret Life of Pets, Oct 12 - The Legend of Tarzan, Oct 19 - Ice Age, Collision Course, Oct 26 Pete's Dragon. Get ready to sit back and enjoy great movies paired with outstanding local cuisine. Dinner will be available to purchase and prepared by a different local restaurant each week! The Legend of Tarzan is tentatively booked due to release dates and may be substituted with Independence Day, Resurgence. For more information call Recreation at 705-429-3321 or email recreation@wasagabeach.com / www.wasagabeach.com or www.facebook.com/WasagaRecreationEvents Sept 25 - 25th Anniversary - Wasaga Community Theatre Location: Lion's Den/RecPlex, 1724 Mosley Street. Time: 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. Cost: $10 pp. Please let us know if you are joining us as the appetizers and non-alcoholic refreshments need to be ordered. Cash bar by the Lion's Club. Meet your fellow cast and crew members once again and have some laughs!! For more information or to RSVP contact: Steve Skinner at 705-429-4411 or theatrewasaga@gmail.com Sept 28 - Downtown Open House - Presentation of Design Ideas Location: Countrylife Banquet Hall, Theme Park Drive. Time: 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. Hear about the team's ideas for your downtown. Bring your ideas and provide input into the key components that will shape the new downtown. For inquiries contact: Andrew McNeill, Director of Economic Development and Tourism - 705-429-3844 ext. 2271 or email a.mcneill@wasagabeach.com / Johanna White, Economic Development Officer - 705-429-3844 ext. 2284 or email edo@wasagabeach.com For more information visit www.wasagabeach.com/downtown Sept 29 - Downtown Open House - Presentation of Design Ideas Location: Fire Station 1, River Rd. West. Time: 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Hear about the team's ideas for your downtown. Bring your ideas and provide input into the key components that will shape the new downtown. For inquiries contact: Andrew McNeill, Director of Economic Development and Tourism - 705-429-3844 ext. 2271 or email a.mcneill@wasagabeach.com / Johanna White, Economic Development Officer 705-429-3844 ext. 2284 or email edo@wasagabeach.com For more information visit www.wasagabeach.com/downtown Sept 29 - Wasaga Beach Community Garden Free Workshops "Canning 101 with Bernardin". Location: Wasaga Stars Arena. Time: 6 p.m. Please RSVP for all workshops by contacting Darlene Poole at 705-429-3321 ext. 22 or facilitybookings@wasagabeach.com Sept 29 - Travel Bucket List Location: Oakview Room / Wasaga RecPlex, 1724 Mosley Street. Time: 1 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Tickets: $10.00 and are available at Travelworld, 3 Market Lane, Unit 4 - 705-429-4292 travelworld1@on.aibn.com / www.travelworld1.ca or in the Collingwood Plaza, 191 Hurontario Street, Unit 5 - 705-445-6370. Come join us for our destination seminar. Our round table sessions will equip you with all the tools you need to fulfil your dream vacation. Stamp your passports and enter the draws. Refreshments served for intermission. Sept 29 - Business After 5 Location: Wasaga Beach Paintball Adventure, 3600 Vigo Rd. Time: 5 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Networking, auction prizes, delicious food and great people! Everyone is welcome! There is no cover 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
For more information contact: Wasaga Beach Chamber of Commerce 705-429-2247 / 1-866-292-7242
Braised Chicken with Dates and Moroccan Spices
Beautiful and sophisticated the gladiolus flower stands tall and is packed with symbolism. This trumpet-shaped flower has much to offer florists and flower enthusiasts. Keep reading to learn more With cooler weather on the way, we search to find about this unique bloom! some emotional comfort from the foods we eat. This hearty dish does not disappoint, and Origins and Symbolism promises to deliver some unusual combinations of The gladiolus flower originates in sensory delight. The raisins and dates sub-Saharan Africa, but in the contrasting with the chicken stock and lemon juice 17th century it was brought to combine nicely with cinnamon and cumin, Europe in large quantities. Due summoning up images of Marakesh. to this flower’s long thick stems it is also referred to as the “sword lily.” The term gladiolus actually stems from the Latin word gladiolus, which means sword. Old legends say that the gladiolus came from the swords of fallen Roman gladiators. Even today, people say that receiving this flower means that you have been, “pierced with love.” This flower symbolizes remembrance, strength of character and dignity. It is also INGREDIENTS associated with the 40th anniversary. 1 3 1/2 pounds chicken cut in 9 pc To Consider The gladiolus flower is unique because it does not have a true bulb 1 tablespoon all purpose flour 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil like other perennial flowers do but instead contains bulb-like 2 large onions structures called corm. Each bloom on this plant is supported by 4 garlic cloves crushed two leathery, green bracts. It can’t withstand cold temperatures so 3 cinnamon sticks this flower is planted in the early spring. 1 1/2 teaspoons ground ginger 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1/2 teaspoon turmeric 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper 3 cups chicken broth 5 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, divided 12 dates, pitted, halved 1/2 cup raisins 1/4 cup whole almonds, toasted, coarsely chopped 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
Availability More than 10,000 cultivated varieties of gladiolus exist today. This unique flower is available in various colours, heights and even patterns. This flower is popular for adding height to elaborate arrangements and is known to grow between two to six feet. With long stems reaching towards loved ones, this flower is common in sympathy arrangements and large displays for funerals. It’s available year round and has a vase life of 7-14 days. This is a great flower to celebrate a birthday, reminisce on an anniversary, or remember a loved one. Ask Cathy’s Flowers what type of arrangement they could design for you with this special bloom, you won’t be disappointed with the result!
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Sprinkle chicken pieces with salt, pepper, and flour. Heat olive oil in heavy large pot over medium-high heat. Add half of chicken pieces to pot and cook until browned on all sides, turning occasionally, about 15 minutes. Transfer chicken to baking sheet or platter; repeat with remaining chicken. Pour off all but 2 tablespoons fat from pot and discard. Reduce heat to medium. Add onions and garlic to pot; sauté until golden, about 6 minutes. Add cinnamon sticks, ginger, cumin, turmeric, and cayenne. Stir until fragrant, about 1 minute. Increase heat to high; add broth and 3 tablespoons lemon juice. Bring to boil; reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until onions and garlic begin to soften. Place chicken pieces atop onions and garlic in pot. Bring to boil over medium heat. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until juices run clear. Transfer chicken and onions and garlic to platter; Boil juices in pot until slightly thickened, add a bit of cornstarch if necessary. Stir in dates, raisins and remaining 2 tablespoons lemon juice. Reduce heat and simmer gently until dates are heated through Pour sauce and dates over chicken. Sprinkle with almonds and cilantro, and serve on couscous or seasoned rice.
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Relaxing After the Skydive at the Blues Festival Lucas, Alec, Les & Alex of Skydive Wasaga Beach.
Photography Courtesy of Enrique Photo Art www.mywasagabeach.com
Radio, Records & Rock Stars I had the pleasure of speaking to Jeff Woods, radio broadcaster, author and publisher of “Radio, Records and Rock Stars”. Jeff is known as “Canada’s voice of classic rock” he interviewed almost every Rock Stars on the planet. Consumed by music for over 30-years hosting radio programs and series, since 1983, Jeff was the creator and host of “The Legends of Classic Rock” heard internationally by a million weekly listeners across Canada and the world for fourteen seasons. He published his first book titled “Radio, Records and Rock Stars” released on May 2016 which has garnered great success thus far. In his book, “Radio, Records & Rock Stars” he features some of his best interviews. A musician at heart, Jeff found his niche in radio “I went the radio route so I can help prop up the careers of artists that I admire get a chance to play on the radio and interview them. Some of the best interviews ended up in the book,” said Jeff Woods, broadcaster and author of Radio, Records & Rock Stars. In just six months, Jeff completed his book. “I would get up at 8:00 a.m. in the morning and literally sat at my desk all day pouring out memories thoughts and
recollections of interviews.” The book alternates between interviews with artists and Jeff’s own life in the business along with photos of some of the biggest names in the music industry. “You get my life story and then you get an interview with Rush; then you get my life story and then you get an interview with Ozzy Osbourne and it alternates that way for about 400 pages including a lot of photos with some of these characters I had the pleasure of meeting.” Of all the interviews he completed, one of his favourite artists was David Bowie. He recalls how David put him at ease within two seconds. “It felt like a conversation between two old friends. He connected so much. I didn`t realize how much until he was gone. I just miss him a lot.” Jeff has a very interesting work history. He feels very fortunate to have been able to make a living doing something he enjoys profoundly that relates to music. When asked about his fondness memories, he recalls back in the day being on the air when the action was on turntables. There’s nothing like dropping a needle, cuing up a record and then giving an introduction with some background about the artist or the record and hitting play and cranking up the volume. That was a lot of fun.” Jeff plans to pursue writing however not necessarily about music. “I really get a great satisfaction out of writing putting thoughts to print rather than just radio. I would like to delve into fiction and maybe write books not related to music.” Listen to Jeff Woods Beach Corner podcast interview at beachboosterradio.com home page. For more information and to purchase his book visit jeffwoodsradio.com.
Dianna Chycki is host of Beach Corner podcast weekly entertainment show on beachboosterradio.com. Beach Corner article sponsored by Exchanging Vows Bridal Boutique in Collingwood.
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Ok so what’s a nutburger? Well this term comes from a blog that I follow that has originated from a very dynamic lady, self-made small town entrepreneur cheerleader by the name of Becky McCray. Becky started Small Biz Survival in 2006 to share rural business and community building stories and ideas with other small town business people. She and her husband own a retail liquor store in Alva, Oklahoma, and a small cattle ranch nearby Alva. Becky is an international speaker on small business. She has been to Ontario to speak in the past. In a nutshell, she is the best thing that has ever happened to small towns and you can get on her newsletter list at Becky McCray, www.smallbizsurvival.com. So what’s my point? Well, we had a great summer here at the Beach. Most people are very happy with the return of the tourists, a rekindling our relationship with Quebeckers and a good groundswell of summer business for all of our business owners and plenty of great events for our visitors and our residents and families. The kicker is that it’s a start and only a start. Now is not the time to take a rest. A change is better than a rest. So it’s time to start planning for Canada’s 150th birthday in 2017. We can make this a pivotal event for Wasaga Beach in the history of the newly incorporated town of 1974 called Wasaga Beach. So here’s the where the nutburgers come in. They're the people who are crazy enough to open an art gallery or a coffee shop in some funky-looking empty town building, and make it work. They're the ones who refuse to listen to the "Committee of Negativity" (alive and well in this town) or the CAVE people - Citizens Against Virtually Everything. Maybe you're not a full-fledged Nutburger yourself, but you are tired of dealing with others in our town who are just too closed-minded. Wouldn't it be great if you could open them up to being more idea-friendly and tap into their energy to come up with some great concepts to feature our Town of Wasaga Beach in 2017 and really put it on the map for Ontario and Canada? Small town tourism pros and their business partners face this same problem in many small towns. The ideas they're promoting are like everyone's ideas in small towns: vulnerable to being torn apart in public by the naysayers and haters. So if you are not a Nutburger how about helping someone who is and help them get together with all the other nutburgers in town and create something special to bring to Wasaga Beach to have the best year ever in 2017. We can do this. It’s time to put fear and doubt in the vault and lock them up for good. We have some of the most sought after natural beauty in the world in our local domain and its time to show the world more of our down home Beach hospitality and offer our visitors and our residents and their families the experience of their lifetime in 2017. Maybe we can even connect with a few nutburgers in Creemore, Stayner, Elmvale and Collingwood, etc., and create a regional extravaganza event in 2017. “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 a YB12 Coach and Business Advisor for Critel Professional Services, www.critel.ca, and lives, works, learns and plays in Wasaga Beach.
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Earlier this year grade 8 Students from St.Noel Chabanel Catholic School had a two day bus trip to our Nation’s Capital. Here they are pictured in front of the Parliament Building Peace Tower. What a wonderful experience for the girls and boys to visit Ottawa. Besides visiting many points of interest, time was also spent “shopping” at Rideau Mall in Downtown Ottawa. Supplied Photo
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Fun on The River In a recent The Way Wasaga Was feature, we discussed not only the historical significance of The Nottawasaga River in Wasaga Beach, but how lucky we are to enjoy the many recreational activities provided by the river meandering through our town. I recently enjoyed sitting down with our good friend, Bing Jowett, as he shared some of his great collection of Wasaga Beach photos and memories. Bing grew up in Wasaga Beach with his family having several businesses in town, including Jowett’s Resort on the river (close to the current 13th Street). Bing is a past president of the The Wasaga Beach Chamber of Commerce and was the owner & operator of Four Seasons Sports in The Beach, at one time Ontario’s largest Arctic Cat dealership. Bing also was involved in organizing Water Ski Shows and Power Boat Racing on the Nottawasaga and also constructed a professional Water Ski Jump in the river, in front of Jowett’s Resort.
Power Boat Racing on The Nottawasaga River in Jowett’s Resort - 1951
Spectators enjoys a Water Ski Show from our Main Street Bridge - 1969
Ski Jump in the Nottawasaga River - 1950s
Bing Jowett and family enjoying the river in front of their Wasaga Beach home - 1968
Seasons Change - And You Can, Too pregnant – I’m not,” “Clothes I bought six months ago no longer fit me,” and “I got dizzy and out-of-breath playing Anytime Fitness is offering with my grandchildren.” new memberships for just $1 Wasaga Beach – Fall is the time of year when children head back to school and families start getting back to their routines - including their health and fitness routines, which may have slipped during the summer months. In fact, fitness industry analysts say, excluding January, more people join gyms in September than any other month of the year. The most common reason why adults don’t exercise more regularly is that they “just don’t know how to get started,” according to a study conducted by Anytime Fitness, the world’s fastest-growing fitness club chain. That’s why the Anytime Fitness club located at the Mosley St plaza is offering a special one-day deal for new members. Anyone who joins the club for $1 on September 27th will also receive a free no pressure fitness consultation. “We understand how difficult it can be to get started on a new routine – no matter how hard you try,” said Shannon Van Meggelen, Anytime Fitness club manager. “A lot of people mistakenly believe that you need to be fit before joining a fitness club. That’s simply not true. And it’s why we offer a free fitness consultation which gives you guidance from our expert staff to help new members get off to a solid start on their fitness journeys. We want to get you started on an appropriate program based on your goals and individual needs” V I E W I N S P I R AT I O N A L S T O R I E S H E R E : www.MyAnytimeStory.com Thousands of Anytime Fitness members nationwide have recently submitted their personal stories on the company’s website. The stories include reasons for beginning a fitness journey like: “A friend asked if I was
“Ask anyone to list the most important things in their life and nearly everyone will mention their health,” said Van Meggelen “But too many people simply don’t know how to get started living a healthier lifestyle. We’re here to help fix that – and there’s no better time than right now.” For more information about the free fitness consultation at Anytime Fitness, call 705.429.2384 to set up an appointment. In addition to the “Join for $1 offer,” members will receive one month free for each friend who they refer who also joins the gym. No limit on how many months you could earn. About Anytime Fitness Ranked #1 on Entrepreneur’s prestigious Top Global Franchise list, Anytime Fitness is the fastest-growing gym franchise in the world, with nearly 3,000 gyms serving more than 2,600,000 members on five continents. Open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, Anytime Fitness prides itself on providing its members with convenient fitness options and friendly, personal service in well-maintained facilities which feature topquality exercise equipment. Gyms are now open in all 50 states, Canada, Mexico, Australia, New Zealand, England, Scotland, Ireland, Grand Cayman, Poland, the Netherlands, Spain, Qatar, India, Chile, Japan, Singapore, Malaysia, Hong Kong, China, Taiwan, Belgium, Sweden, Italy and the Philippines. All franchised gyms are individually owned and operated. Join one gym and use them all. For Additional Information, Contact: Shannon Van Meggelen wasagabeachon@anytimefitness.com 705.429.2384
Jowett’s Resort Post Card - 1950s