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Summer's Hottest New Attraction Opens at The Beach SKULL ISLAND---- Skull Island is a new, state-of-the-art attraction offering Caribbean music, waterfalls and the swaying palms opened June 15 for the 2012 summer season in beautiful Wasaga Beach. Guests will be lured into a tropical paradise, but soon adventure ensues as you and your fellow buccaneers seek to plunder the secret treasure of Skull Island. This world class family entertainment park is fun rain or shine and provides daytime and night-time entertainment for the whole family. Skull Island is a premiere Family Entertainment Park, featuring swashbuckling Adventure Golf. Fun for all ages and large or small groups, this eighteen hole course takes you to a lost island in the Caribbean - aptly named "Skull Island" - that for many a year was a hideout for scurvy dog pirates.

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Skull Island has been designed, built and is owned by a father and son team, Garry and Ryan Sawatzky. Ryan and Garry saw the need for more family friendly entertainment in Wasaga Beach. Their vision was one of bringing quality entertainment to Wasaga Beach that the entire family can enjoy. It has been three years since the first sketches went down on paper to opening day. Why so long for a miniature golf? This isn't just a business for Garry and Ryan, it is truly a labour of love for them. This adventure golf course is not just about the game, but it's also their world of imagination and wonder. And what better place to create a Caribbean paradise then a community which boasts 14 kms of white sandy beaches and that is less than 2 hrs north of Toronto. It is affirmation of this community's great tourism future to have individuals like Garry and Ryan invest in choosing Wasaga Beach for this premiere family park. Notably 10% of net profits will be donated to the “Sawatzky Family Foundation” which supports a grassroots organization in Haiti called Sopudep. www.sopudep.org 104 Main Street. (705) 229-8873 Open Weekends 10 a.m.til 10:30 p.m. until June 29th then open 7 Days a week. www.skullisland.ca

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What’s Happening Wasaga Beach June 16 - Nottawasaga River Paddle Race Starting location: Edenvale Conservation Area. Finish Location: Schoonertown Parkette. Start time: 10 a.m. Race Length is 23 km. Entry Fee is $25.00/person or $40.00/2 person team. For more info & registration visit www.paddlerace.ca June 16 – Wasaga Beach Fun Run Location: Main Beach Parking Lot. Show Time: 9 am – 3pm (Rain or Shine) Gates Open: 8am. Pre-registration Fee: $10. Open to 1979 & older vehicles. Contact: Mike Dalton - 705-445-6080. Website: www.wasagabeachcruisers.com June 16 & 17 – Kitefest - Father's Day Weekend Location: Beach Area # 1. Demonstrations and Family Fun Fly. Time: 11 am – 4 pm. Admission is Free. For more info contact: Chamber Office at 705-429-2247 June 17 - Children's Sand Castle Contest Location: Beach Area # 1. Time: 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Open to children 12 and under. Bring your pails and shovels. Ribbons to 1st, 2nd & 3rd place. For more information contact Chamber Office at 705-429-2247 June 21, 28 – Youth Pick Up Baseball Location: Wasaga Beach Youth Centre, 1621 Mosley St. Ages 12 – 17. Cost: Free! Time: 6 p.m. For info call 705-422-2494, wbyouth@wasagabeach.com www.wasagabeach.com June 23 – Gigantic Street Sale Location: Savannah Crescent, off Stonebridge Blvd., just north of Stonebridge Town Centre. Time: 8 a.m. – 2 p.m. The residents of Stonebridge are holding their first Street Sale with a wide selection of household & garden items, tools, furniture, collectables, Christmas decorations, children’s toys, books and much more. 10% of proceeds will be donated to the Wasaga Beach Food Bank. For more information contact: Marilyn at 705-352-0959 June 23-24 – Wasaga Beach Fest Location: Beach Area # 1. Live Entertainment, Beach Soccer, Midway, Buskers and more… Contact: 705-429-3844 ext. 2287. Website: www.wasagabeachfest.com June 28 – Business After 5 Hosted by “Glenn Cunningham of Realty Executive Plus Ltd., Brokerage” Location: 1383 Mosley Street, Unit #4 Time: 5p.m. 6:30 p.m. For more information contact Denise Potter, Business After 5 Coordinator at 705-429-0017 or Trudie McCrea, Office Manager, Chamber of Commerce at 705-429-2247 July 1 – Canada Day Celebrations Location: Stonebridge Town Centre. Time: 12 p.m. – 6 p.m. Fireworks approx. at 10 p.m. For more information call 705-429-3844 ext. 2287 or events@wasagabeach.com July 1 – Canada Day Celebrations at Nancy Island Join parks staff to celebrate with loads of family activities, games & cake for all. Location: Nancy Island. Time: 3 p.m. For more information call the Provincial Park at 705-429-2516 or Nancy Island at 705-429-2728 Jazz in the Park - Every Tuesday in July & August The Town of Wasaga Beach is happy to be celebrating the 12th season of Jazz in the Park. Residents and visitors to the community are welcome to join us for an entertaining evening of both traditional and modern jazz music. Location: Oakview Wood Gazebo or the Rotary Band Shell both located at 1742 Mosley Street Time: 7pm – 9pm The line-up for the jazz series includes: - July 3rd – The Wayne Buttery Band - July 10th – Georgian Sound Big Band - July 17th – Fig Leaf - July 24th – Not Affiliated Big Band - July 31st – The Lisa Hutchinson Band - August 7th – Toronto All Star Big Band - August 14th – Regal Jazz Band - August 21st – The Michael Grace Quartet - August 28th – The Joe Huron Quartet July 3 – Junior Naturalists Program Location: Wasaga Trail Center Time: 10:30am Contact: 705-429-2516 July 5 – Spirit Program Location: Nancy Island Time: 8pm Contact: 705-429-2728 July 7&8 – Not So Pro Beach Volleyball Location: Beach Area 1. The Annual Not So Pro Volleyball tournament is back for another year! For more information or to register your team visit www.notsopro.com Every Monday (June, July & August) – Wasaga Beach Cruise Night Location: Wal-Mart Parking Lot. Time: approx. 6 p.m. Contact: Sherri Russell at 705-429-2426 / Russ Philip 705-429-9107 Wasaga Beach Toastmasters meet every Tuesday from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Wasaga Beach Public Library. For more information call 429-6416 or 429-5464. Wasaga Beach Lions Club Bingo every Friday night. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Contact: Lions Club at 705-429-3331. Every Wednesday too! July & August. For more info contact: the Chamber of Commerce at 705-429-2247 / 1-866-292-7242 or for more info visit our Events Calendar at www.wasagainfo.com

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Canada Day Market The Town of Wasaga Beach is looking for interested vendors to participate at the outdoor market during this year's Canada Day Celebration. Taking place on July 1 from 12:00am until 6:00pm at the Stonebridge Town Centre. Cost of entry is $30.00 plus HST. To register or inquire about the market please contact events@wasagabeach.com or call 705-429-3844 ext. 2287. (All items will be subject to approval). Spots are limited and going fast. Please call today to reserve your spot to avoid disappointment!

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For 2 days it was “thank you ma'am”, and “yes sir” and “aye aye”. I could really get used to hearing those words. Especially these days. The Sea Cadets are a group of well behaved, and polite young boys and girls that spent their year end trip with Fishing On My Time. No prom party here! They set up their tents in proper fashion while their commanding officers directed their assembly. Withstanding the downpours of rain the cadets stayed positive and upbeat and carried on like it was a bright sunny day. Later on they were able to practice their seamanship skills onboard the boats of Fishing On My Time while they had a tour of the Nottawasaga River. When back onshore Captain Shawn fired up the barby and grilled burgers and hot dogs compliments of Ehab Massad of Harvey's Wasaga Beach. They were able to get in a game of mini putt in the pouring rain at Pedro's Gift Shop after dinner. After braving the night in tents in the rain, the cadets headed off for breakfast at Burger King where Freddie opened up and served them. We were privileged to a full dress uniform parade and some heave line throwing competitions on Sunday morning. Afterwards the cadets headed of to Nancy Island for a tour and history lesson on the HMCS Nancy. A beautiful hand made paddle was presented to Captain Shawn and myself from the cadets in appreciation of our hospitality. We are looking forward to next year's year end party with the Sea Cadets Midland Branch again! Captain Andrea...Fishing On My Time

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The Wasaga Beach Marketplace is back for 2012 at the RecPlex. The Market takes place from 3 p.m. until 8 p.m. every Tuesday in July and August and 3 p.m. until 6:00pm in September. We are looking for vendors who sell any of the following items: Fruits and vegetables Baked goods Antiques and collectables Deli meats/bulk foods Any items that are unique in nature or home/handmade If you have, items that you would like to sell and wondering if they are appropriate for the Market contact events@wasagabeach.com or call 705-429-3844 ext. 2287. (All items will be subject to approval). Spots are limited and going fast. Please call today to reserve your spot to avoid disappointment!

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“Good Job Bouquet” to Darlene Dubeau-Poole

Darlene Dubeau-Poole is presented with “Good Job Bouquet” and Certificate by Cathy Holland-Hendry (Cathy’s Flower and Gift Boutique), Joe Bickerstaff and Bill Frieday of Beach BOOSTER.

For Darlene Dubeau-Poole the planning of this year’s Mayor’s Challenge Golf Tournament started months ago with many tasks to look after. Sponsors to sign up, prizes to gather, embroidered apparel to order, design & produce signage, take care of the dinner menu. Press Releases and Registration forms had to be printed and then the big rush of golfers wanting to play in this prestigious event. All 133 of them this year and where to have them tee-off at Wasaga Sands. All helpers had to be assigned to their duties on Tournament day. Darlene then ordered a perfect weather day! No doubt there was help from others but Darlene was in the Director’s seat. We at Beach BOOSTER say “Good Job” Darlene and have presented her with this week’s “Good Job Bouquet” and Certifcate. Congratulations!

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The 5th Annual Mayors Challenge Golf Tournament was a complete success with 133 golfers having a great day socializing and golfing. Through the generous donations of sponsors, every golfer received a tournament prize and giveaway bag. A special thank you to the staff at Parks, Facilities and Recreation, Volunteers; Nina Bifolchi and Laura Timlock, Wasaga Sands Golf Club and 97.7 the Beach, our tournament co-sponsor, for their continuous support. Through tournament draws, registrations and live auction, the tournament managed to raise over $11,000.00. Mayor Cal Patterson welcomed the golfers prior to tee off in the morning and returned, later that day, presenting gifts to the winning teams. Mayor Patterson chose the RecPlex and the Youth Centre again this year, as the recipients of the proceeds. The winners of the day were: Lowest score for the Ladies Team: Debbie Patterson, Kathy Maclin, and Debbie Stavinga. Lowest score for the Mens Team: Alex Smardenka(Dad), Tino Smardenka, Phil Smardenka and Chris Smardenka.(Pictured on the right) Lowest Score for the Mixed Team: Andy Ferguson, Wanda Cummings, Jay Anstey and Sandy Smardenka. Most Honest Team: Barry and Lorraine Mullowney, Tom Cuddy and Pat McMannam. Men's and Ladies Closest to the Pin: Debbie Patterson and TJ Fera. Men's and Ladies Longest Drive: was Debbie Stavinga and Chris Smardenka. Putting Contest won by Chad Campbell. Closest to the Pizza Box, sponsored by Boston Pizza: Dave Stavinga.

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Ship's Company Gun Boat The Ship's Company of Penetanguishene is a non-profit volunteer organization which was incorporated through affiliation with The Ontario Historical Society in 2001. Since that time, the group has dedicated itself to the preservation of traditional seamanship skills and the sharing of early 19th-century Canadian maritime heritage. In only eight years, the Company has built three small sailing vessels that have become a familiar sight on the waters of Georgian Bay and at various community events. For example, in 2009, the Ship's Company transported HMS Badger, a 36-foot replica gunboat, to Halifax to participate in the 250th anniversary celebration of the founding of the Royal Naval dockyard and the “Tall Ships Nova Scotia” Large Luxury One Bedroom Apartment for rent. festival. The Company has also been very active in a variety Central location in Wasaga Beach. Please call of local community events and the presentation of maritime 705-429-1445 and leave message. Wasaga Beach Toastmasters meet every Tuesday heritage including the 9-Mile Portage Heritage Festival at from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Wasaga Beach Public historic Fort Willow and the “Wasaga Under Siege” reLibrary. For more information call 429-6416 or 429-5464. enactment at Nancy Island Heritage Site in Wasaga Beach, Wasaga Beach Lions Club Bingo Friday nights. during which crew members donned period costumes. Almost $5000 in prizes with a $1000 Jackpot Looking towards the future, The Ship's Company of Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Wednesdays in July & August. Penetanguishene has proposed to produce a replica 27-foot Contact: Lions Club at 705-429-3331 War of 1812 gunboat in celebration of its 200th anniversary. This boat, unlike the HMS Badger, would be specifically Military Collectibles designed for quick and easy rigging and de-rigging, allowing Wanted it to be transported by trailer to a large number of events and destinations throughout the Great Lakes area. To date, the World War 2 and Earlier Company has already acquired a suitable hull, an important Medals & Badges first step in the ship-building process. Recently, the Province Logbooks & Letters of Ontario named The County of Simcoe as one of six Helmets & Caps regions in Ontario identified as historically significant to the Edged Weapons commemoration of the War of 1812 (the other five are: Sault etc., etc. Ste. Marie, Windsor/Chatham, Toronto, the St. Lawrence and the Niagara region). As such, major events will be planned in Brian 705-429-1865 the area and will present the Ship's Company with many db.maclure@sympatico.ca opportunities for community outreach, allowing it to be more visible and more effective in celebrating our province's rich Marlwood Men's Golf League-June 13 maritime history. Submitted by David J. Brunelle, OCT 125 Golfers Project Director, Southern Georgian Bay AA Flight War of 1812 Bicentennial Committee After a long battle with cancer, Pat passed away June 11th at 10 a.m. at Collingwood General & Marine Hospital. Pat is survived by her husband John, brothers Mario and Joe, and sister Lois. A Celebration of Life Pat Damaren was held on Thursday at the Oct 30, 1954 - June 11, 2012 Wasaga Countrylife Resort, Wasaga Beach

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Low Gross: Myles Bradford, 36; Garnet Reed, 39 R; Graham Ashton, 39 Low Net: Paul Milligan, 32; Jim Cooke, 35R; Gary Evans, 35 A Flight Low Gross: Wayne Smith, 43; Rick Kennedy , 44 R; Jeff McGregor, 44; Low Net: Bill Strong, 37 R; Rob Barry, 37; Pat Kerins, 37.5 B Flight Low Gross: Denzil Philipsz, 40; Dave Hood, 44; Jim Durkin, 45; Low Net: Gary Madgett, 35; Joe Solski, 35.5; Gerry Reid, 37; C Flight Low Gross: Trevor McGregor, 45; Sam Spade, 46; Joe Defrancesco, 49; Low Net: Ed Koshilka, 36; Dave Theodore, 38; Chuck Burgoyne, 39.5R; D Flight Low Gross: Onnie Drakes, 46; Andre Gougeon, 52; Dennis Watson, 53; Low Net: Colin Broadbent Sr, 34; Louis Talbot, 37.5; Peter Bradford, 38.5; Closest to the pin winner #2, Flight B-C-D, Trevor McGregor, My Computer People Voucher Closest to the pin winner #7, Flight AA-A, Bill Ineson, Mike Jackson/Ray Elsley Oil Change Hidden Hole #5, Don Fisher, Score 13 Closest To The Pizza Box – Ron Stewart, Sponsored by Boston Pizza

Stayner Lawn Bowling Club June 10th 38 Parents, sons, daughters and grandchildren attended. 4 best of the best men lawn bowliers started off the day of fun. The first fun thing was to throw the jack as close as they could to the person standing on the green. Second to throw 4 bowls in the best row. Third roll 4 bowls so as they fit in a hoola hoop. Fourth roll 4 bowls blindfolded with someone telling you which way to go. Roll the jack which is something these men do not do in regular games. Teams were then picked and winners were Art Bishop’s team first John Lawson’s team second. A barbeque was enjoyed by everyone as well as cake and ice cream. If you think you may be interested in trying Lawn Bowling call 705-422-1444... Lawn Bowling is not a Senior’s game only. Page 4 beach BOOSTER

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Catch 22 opens in Wasaga Beach With the much anticipated opening of the new Catch 22 upon us, beach BOOSTER met with Executive Chef/Owner Bob Bickmore, along with his sons Michael (Assistant Manager) and Zachary (Sous Chef) who are all proud residents of Wasaga Beach. Manager Ashley Wray is also a longtime resident. After moving to Collingwood in 2004 to open Catch 22, Chef Bob found himself drawn to Wasaga Beach for shopping or for casual drives. When the time came to purchase a home, The Beach was an easy decision for Bob. “I love The Beach! I am exactly where I want to be at this stage of my life” says Bob. “This is my home. I have met some fantastic people, have the best neighbours and I wanted to bring my passion, Catch 22, to this amazing town.” Catch 22 will be sourcing fresh ingredients locally, while making sure they are all of the highest quality. In keeping with the desire to shop locally, Ontario Craft Brewery Beer will be on tap by the pint or as a sampler of 4-5 ounce glasses. The many folks who are familiar with the fresh made pastas, fresh fish, aged steaks, chicken and seafood that were enjoyed for almost 8 years at the Collingwood location, will be pleased to see them now served at the brand new Catch 22 in Wasaga Beach. A new section of the menu featuring “Social Foods” is great for sharing! Bob, his family and staff look forward to welcoming you to the brand new Catch 22, located at 962 Mosley Street in Wasaga Beach. Visit www.catch22grill.com or call 705-422-2281

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Changing Wasaga Beach Lives Gary Cerantola; gary@beachbooster.com So what does the Creative Economy mean for Wasaga Beach? The innovation and knowledge-based economy now popularly known as the “Creative Economy” has become a major driver of economic growth around the world. Just as previous generations were taken aback from the changes moving from an agricultural economy to an industrialized economy, we face a massive transformation from an industrialized economy to a creative economy. What manufacturing industries we have experienced in our region, have essentially reached their sunset amidst valiant efforts being made to keep them going. We are left with tourism in Wasaga Beach and feel that one of the only levers we have left is tourism and related real estate development to create wealth and provide for jobs. The creative economy is an economy driven by ideas, innovation and knowledge. In this type of economy, people are paid to think using ideas, innovation, knowledge and collaboration in their work. People working in the creative economy can virtually live anywhere given the internet and why not invite them to live in Wasaga Beach. We have all the makings to develop the elements of the creative economy in our town; spectacular surroundings, quality of life and proximity to a world class industrial corridor spanning from Montreal to the GTA. The creative economy depends on access to post-secondary institutions and the quality of place and lifestyle able to attract creative people. Here’s where our natural riches in Wasaga Beach kick in. The longest fresh water Blue Flag quality beach with the most spectacular sunsets and surrounding attractions make our little piece of paradise desirable since it is just a stone’s throw from the largest population and commerce centre in the country. In the winter, our area provides for the most sought after snow mobile trails and outdoor winter sights and activities in Ontario. . Our challenge lies in collaborating with leaders, neighbours, experts, developers, businesses, arts and culture representatives, etc., to better understand our new economic realities and mobilize our collective efforts to realize opportunities that will take advantage of the new creative economy. We start by looking at what creative industries we have and which creative industries we can attract such as advertising, artists, architecture, business consulting, design, education, film, games, heritage, music, web and software, etc. These are all creative industries that can develop locally yet build business in the GTA since most of the business is carried out through the internet. Next we drill down inside these creative industries, to find the creative cultural industries. Creative cultural industries are at the core of all creative industries and just happen to be the fastest growing of all creative industries. The players involved in the creative cultural industries are the makings of independent artists, writers and performers, performing arts companies, agents and promoters of performing arts and entertainers, sound recording, radio and TV broadcasting, architecture and related services, software and new media publishing, web and software, etc. Wasaga Beach has come together with Collingwood, The Town of The Blue Mountains and Clearview Township to look at an economic development strategy that would build on the assets of the four communities that would guide economic development decision making and facilitate investment attraction and economic growth in the region. This view has spurred the communities to perform inventories of the region using a method called cultural mapping. Cultural mapping is a form of digital inventory that can illustrate our cultural assets on a map, on a municipal GIS system to be exact. Data was collected into six categories; cultural assets, creative cultural industries, community cultural organizations, festivals and events, cultural spaces and facilities, cultural heritage and natural heritage. The project identified a total of 700 cultural assets across the four municipalities. This is just the start. My question to the Wasaga Beach community is how can we take this to the next level? If you look at all the press releases supporting the creative economy at both the federal and provincial level for initiatives in Ontario lately, it does not take long to figure out that we could get some help to make things happen in our local economy.

All That From a Cow! A cow was one of the most prized possessions on a frontier Simcoe County farm. Without that bovine beast, there was no milk, no cream and not a speck of butter. The family cow was one of the best guarded of all livestock. Let the cow loose in the bush and it was sure to go dry. Instead, Bessie was kept in the barn, protected and fed. It was the farmwife’s job to milk the cow. The cow’s cream and butter combined with a few chickens and their eggs offered a chance to turn farm products into hard cash, a rare commodity on 19th century farms. In early days, large pans of milk were set to cool. When the cream rose to the top, it was skimmed off and made into butter. Eventually, milk cans, which could be placed in cold water, replaced the pan. Milk cans often had a tap that allowed the skim milk out, leaving just the cream in the can. By the late 1800s, centrifugal cream separators came on the market. These wonderful devices, in spite of having to be washed and rinsed daily, made quick work of what had been a slow, tedious job. Nearly all of the cream was made into butter, a commodity that brought cash into the farm home. There were many kinds of churns – rocker, dash and swing churns. Whatever kind was used, patience was required. A farmwife could tell by listening when the butter had been extracted from the buttermilk. After removing it from the churn, a paddle was used to force the last traces of milk from the butter. Salt was then added and the butter was packed into a crock or placed in a one-pound mold. Once a week, farm wives would take their butter and eggs to the local general store. A century later, milk now comes in cartons or bags and butter is bought at the grocery store.

Community Volunteer Work that Makes a Difference If you’re interested in volunteering, leading projects, networking and having fun – you can do all of this and more as a Lions club member. As a Lion, you’ll perform volunteer work to improve your community – and communities around the world. Wasaga Beach Lions Club meets at the RecPlex. Call 705-429-3331.

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SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - Louis Oosthuizen's drive drifted deep into the right rough. He laid up short of the green and stood in awe while measuring up his third shot. Only 240 yards remained. "If anybody is on the green in two this week, that's something special," Oosthuizen said of the longest hole in U.S. Open history, the remodeled par-5, 670-yard 16th at The Olympic Club. If length weren't enough, the sharp dogleg left feels like a constant U-turn and the fairway narrows right at 300 yards.The flag is often blind until the third shot, and ones that miss long or left will bounce even farther away because of the grass mowed razor-thin beyond the tiny green. "The reason we did that is we really felt that would make it a true three-shotter," said USGA executive director Mike Davis, who oversees the course layout. "The wonderful thing about that hole is that from the back, if you miss any one of your shots, it's awful hard to catch up." Oosthuizen, the 2010 British Open champion, could never remember pulling out a 5 wood for his third shot before, hacking out of so much rough - "the thickest on the entire course," he said on the previous swing he had no choice. Staring up at the elevated green, he couldn't imagine even the field's longest hitters - Dustin Johnson and Bubba Watson among them - going for the flag in two, even under the best of circumstances. "It's too risky," Oosthuizen said. "The neck there on that fairway or the green is what, 6-7 yards wide? You're going to overrun it." Michael Thompson, the 2007 U.S. Amateur runner-up at Olympic Club, drove into the graded rough Monday. He laid up to 180 yards in front of the green and still had to hit a 5 iron. "When do we ever hit a 5 iron on our third shot on a par 5, ever?" Thompson said, laughing. "I think what makes it difficult is it's guarded in front with a bunker. For a long shot coming in, it'd be hard to hold the green." Lucas Glover, the 2009 U.S. Open champion at Bethpage Black, played the 16th in his first practice round about the best anyone could hope to this week. He drove into the fairway, hammered a 3 wood short, floated the ball onto the green with a sand wedge and two putted for par. The walk alone still wore him out. "That hole is all you want," Glover said. "I don't know that anybody, without a serious wind at their back, could get there in two. Getting there? Maybe. Getting the ball to hold? There's no chance. It's a three-shot hole for sure." The unleveled Lake Course is short by most U.S. Open standards. The course plays at a par-70, 7,170 yards - 373 yards longer than the last time it hosted the national championship in 1998 with the biggest gains coming from the 16th hole. The upward trend also has some players wondering where the limit lands.The previous longest hole in U.S. Open history was the 667-yard 12th hole at Oakmont Country Club in 2007. No. 5 at the 2007 PGA Championship at Southern Hills played at 653 yards, and the 17th at the 2005 PGA Championship at Baltusrol extended to 650 yards from the back tees. Davis has insisted the 16th at Olympic is not a gimmick or a way to level the playing field for the shorter hitters. Instead, it's simply meant to be a true three swings to the green, where shaping shots and placement are paramount. Even still, that might not be enough to stop the most daring drivers. "One thing I've learned playing out here," qualifier Patrick Cantlay said, "is somebody's always trying to reach it."

Call for a Tee Time: 705-429-2791 Wasaga Sands Senior Men Here are the results. Congratulations to the Winners!

Wasaga Sands Senior Men- June 6 Scramble 1st Place -5 Andy Beaudoin Mike McKay David Crake John Megarry 2nd Place -3 Mike Stacey Neal Brown Guy Hallifax Gord Pearcy Closest to the Hole #3 Lorenzo Trentadue Closest to the Hole #11 David Verdun

Members Neal Brown and son James just completed the 9th during recent Men’s League play.

Wasaga Sands Tuesday Morning Ladies Golf League June 5- Highest Points for Birdies, Pars & Bogeys Aileen Simpson 7 Pat Den Bok 7 Jane Hepworth 7

June 12 Lowest Score: total of odd numbered holes Joann Hamilton 25 Aileen Simpson 26 Audrey Plater 28

Wasaga Sands Senior Men- June 13 1st Place +9 Butch McLaughlin John Hoy John Megarry 2nd Place -4 Orv Thompson David Crake Gord Pearcey Closest to the Hole #8 Keith Thatcher Closest to the Hole #16 David Verdun

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Wasaga Sands Men’s League- June 7 A Flight Low Gross: Butch McLaughlin, 38 Low Net: Mark Son Hing, 36.5 B Flight Low Gross: Fred Thompson, 41; Barry Stewart, 44 Low Net: Don Campbell, 32; Chris Bernier, 35.5 C Flight Low Gross: Dave Rozycki, 43; Brian MacLean, 48 Low Net: Richard Chomiak, 32; Doug Adams, 35.5 D Flight Low Gross: Steve Simpson, 50; Blair Clark, 52R Low Net: Tim North, 33.5; Mike McWilliam Jr., 34.5 Closest to Pin A & B: Gerry Reinders Closest to Pin C & D: Mike McWilliam Jr. Hidden Hole #14: Lee Chomiak, 10 Closest to Boston Pizza Box: Paul Pullman

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The Way Wasaga Was....by Joe Bickerstaff Beach BOOSTER strives to bring positive and good news to our readers... so with the sad news of us losing Pat Damaren this week... I think back to all the positive and good things she brought to Wasaga Beach. Wasaga Beach enjoyed Pat’s hospitality for years at the Dyconia Resort Hotel, as she worked hard to provide a wonderful atmosphere in both the Dining Room and the Lounge at the famous hotel. Pat’s welcoming smile made every visit to “The Dyc” feel like you were special. Dropping in to catch up on the latest news from John, as he told his stories of the past and the possible future of Wasaga Beach, was always made more rewarding as Pat made sure the surroundings looked great and that you were greeted with her friendly hello and for some... a hug. Pat’s attention to detail showed as all appreciated the renovations to the Dining Room as new lighting, seating, tables and hardwood floors were installed to make it even more appealing. The view of the river was enjoyed by all of the regulars and new comers who enjoyed The Dyconia for its famous Prime Rib and many other great items not available elsewhere in The Beach. John and Pat working together made all guests happy with the great meals served in this famous Wasaga Beach establishment. Renovations in The Lounge at the Dyconia also showed Pat’s attention to detail, as it was a welcoming place for all to enjoy a drink and of course the famous lunch specialties. Pat’s friendly smile was always seen, often looking on as John was on one of his infamous rants about The Beach! After John and Pat sold the Dyconia Resort, Pat’s talents were taken to the Wasaga Sands where she continued to wow people with her great, special buffets and the regular menu items at the Golf Club. Pat’s catering experience was always sought after as she mastered all types of events, including beachfront weddings. After a long and hard fought battle with cancer, we lost Pat on Monday, June 11, 2011. Pat will be remembered for many things, including her good nature, her generosity, her wonderful smile and laugh... but in my mind, I will always fondly remember her at The Dyconia... making the historic Wasaga Beach hotel a happy place to be! Patti is survived by her husband John, brothers Mario and Joe, and sister Lois.

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Real Estate Bench Mark by Glenn Cunningham Casino Wasaga Opens! The Newest 5 Star Resort Hotel is filled to capacity! That could be a future headline. Is it a good thing? We have been looking to have a high end Hotel to raise the bar of accommodations as well as bring more money to town for our tourist industry. How will it affect your Real Estate Portfolio? Think about it. Having a Casino will draw folks to our area for all kinds of activities. While visiting they will enjoy other entertainment, accommodations, food and drink; year round. We will have the creation of jobs within our community. We would have the creation of tax dollars from the buildings and hotels associated with the Casino as well as housing those service providers. Construction; these facilities have to be built! Jobs again, and yes a lot of these jobs will be taken by people from outside our community, so they too will need to eat, and in some cases have a place to stay: year round. Some will like it here and stay. These kinds of facilities are not a 2 month build. All of these construction jobs pay higher than retail and tourist service jobs meaning more disposable income. Jobs at the town, whether it is Planning, Public Works or Administration, these are all well paid jobs required to look after an increase in growth. This creates a demand on residential real estate and will require an even greater variety of housing styles. We may even get some higher end beachfront condos! To the other end of the spectrum there will need to be considerations made for affordable housing for those who have less. That should be part of the plan. Will this creation of jobs and new housing especially by working people who have families, create enough demand that a High School could be in the future for Wasaga Beach? If so: again more well paid jobs not only teachers but the services that go with the educational facilities. (while writing this column, this particular item had a big impact on my thinking and may be one good justification) Real Estate is a funny subject, everyone thinks that a good real estate market is one where prices increase quickly and demand is hot. That is anyone who owns some! Under that definition a Casino would be good for Real Estate. Jobs, especially higher paid jobs, growth and a more visible community will create demand and demand will increase prices and stimulate more growth. So is a Casino the right thing for Wasaga Beach? What about our social and moral obligations to society? Who are the people behind these operations? How many lives are ruined by gambling? Lots of questions still to be answered, but I challenge you; sit down and express your thoughts, try to be objective. If you’re like me, you may not have all the answers but I “bet” you’ll have a little different outlook, one way or the other. Check us out on Facebook and have a fantastic weekend! Glenn Cunningham SRES®, Broker at Realty Executives Plus Ltd., a local, full service real estate brokerage. Reach Glenn at 705-429-4100 or by email glenn@TeamRealtyExecutives.com. Your opinions, questions or comments are welcome!