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“We are local! We are Wasaga Beach! We are Beach BOOSTER!” All things local...All things promotional 50th Issue of beach BOOSTER Locally grown musicians join Soupstock Certain numbers have a way of making us pause, reflect on the past, and look culinary protest.....Dynamic roster of to what the future may hold. An 18th birthday, a tenth wedding anniversary, and now, a 50th issue. So as the 50th issue of beach BOOSTER is sent off to the established and indie musicians to join printer, all of us at bB paused to reflect and consider how we have gotten this far. Soupstock on October 21
In short, it has been a massive, gratifying undertaking. It has been widely accepted and lauded by the Wasaga Beach community. And it has opened countless doors for beach BOOSTER Group in the world of business. In sum, 50 issues of beach BOOSTER has easily been one of our most significant accomplishments. Beginning in late 2010, beach BOOSTER came out of the gate as a unique fusion of high design and thoughtful, positive journalism. The pleasure of designing and producing beach BOOSTER alongside its writers, editors, and photographers has elevated our work and made us strive to create a better issue each and every time. Looking forward, we eagerly await the challenges of the next fifty issues, and remain steadfast in beach BOOSTER’S commitment to “explore the positive aspects of Wasaga Beach and spread the word to the rest of the world.” We’d like to thank all of you who have supported and enjoyed the first 49 issues of beach BOOSTER. Hopefully, the 50th will be enjoyed as well. Happy reading!
Ten homegrown musical acts have been added to the lineup for Soupstock on October 21 in Toronto’s Woodbine Park. The mega-culinary event is aimed at raising awareness about the Highland Companies’ proposed limestone Mega-Quarry in the Township of Melancthon, just 100 kilometres northwest of Toronto. It will feature more than 150 of Canada’s top chefs, who will concoct original soup creations from ingredients kindly donated by local farmers and producers.
Soupstock will be hosted by George Stroumboulopoulos and musician Jeremy Taggart from the band Our Lady Peace. It will feature a dynamic lineup of established artists like Blue Rodeo veteran Jim Cuddy and guitarist Jesse Cook, as well as several up-and-coming artists from the city’s indie music scene. “I am delighted to be hosting Soupstock on Sunday October 21 with Jeremy Taggart,” said Stroumboulopoulos. “I encourage Torontonians to come raise a bowl and check out some fine local food and some of our finest homegrown musical talent.” Along with established acts Jim Cuddy and guitarist Jesse Cook will be Toronto buzz bands Snowblink, the Paint Movement and Inlet Sound. They will be joined by up-and-coming artists like Alysha Brillinger, Crissi Cochrane and Carmen Corcoz. Toronto’s choral flash mob Choir! Choir! Choir! and Foodstock favourite Hobowally round out the talented bill. "I am thrilled to be performing at Soupstock and supporting such a great cause,” said singer-songwriter Carmen Corcoz. “It is very important for me to stand up for what I believe in and I cannot wait to join forces with everyone at Soupstock and make a statement." The Mega-Quarry would permanently destroy more than 2,300 acres (930 hectares) of the best potato farmland in Ontario and require 600-million litres of water to be pumped out of the pit each day in perpetuity. Up to one million Ontarians downstream rely on this water. “Last year at Foodstock, dozens of chefs, farmers, musicians and 28,000 supporters gathered to protest against the proposed Mega-Quarry,” said Taggart. “This year we want to bring the movement to the city and connect city folks with the efforts to save the land that feeds us.” For more information, please visit http://www.soupstock.ca/, or contact: Jode Roberts, David Suzuki Foundation 647-456-9752 cell, jroberts@davidsuzuki.org Soupstock MCs: George Stroumboulopoulos and Jeremy Taggart Soupstock on-stage musical acts confirmed to date: Jim Cuddy, Jesse Cook, Snowblink, The Paint Movement, Inlet Sound, Alysha Brillinger, Crissi Cochrane, Carmen Corcoz, Hobowally and Choir! Choir! Choir!
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What’s Happening Wasaga Beach October 21 - 20th Annual Player Appreciation Day (PAD) Location: Wasaga Beach Paintball Adventure, 3600 Vigo Rd. Time: The sale will run from 9:30a.m. 4:30p.m. Doors open at 8:30a.m. Game play starts at 9 a.m. and goes to 5 p.m. Come celebrate at Wasaga Beach Paintball’s 20th Annual Player Appreciation Day. Our traditional end of the summer season paintball party has drawn over 1000 players in years past and we are looking forward to another great turn-out this October 21st. GARAGE SALE!!! ...Player Appreciation Day Staff Garage Sale. Over 1000 players attend every year. Free entry for equipment owners. For more information visit: www.wasagapaintball.on.ca or call Wasaga Beach Paintball Adventure 705-322-6321 or 1-866-322-6321 Oct 23 – Kids Spooky Crafts & Games Location: Wasaga RecPlex, 1724 Mosley St. Time: 6 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Cost: $5.00 advance registration by Oct 16th. For more information call Recreation at 705-429-3321. Oct 24 – Gaming Facility Public Meeting Location: Wasaga Beach RecPlex, 1724 Mosley Street. Time: 7p.m. The town is undertaking a public consultation regarding the potential of becoming a host community for a 300 slot gaming facility in Wasaga Beach. An important piece of the public consultation is engaging the residents and business owners of Wasaga Beach to determine their feedback regarding the opportunity. This meeting is for residents and business owners located in Wasaga Beach only. For more information please call Jenny Legget – Economic Development and Communications Officer 705-429-3844 ext. 2285 Oct 25 - Business After 5 Hosted by Henning Geiler owner of Pinpoint Graphics and Roger Gray, owner of Wasaga Sands Golf Club at the Wasaga Sands Golf Club - 10 Club Court, Wasaga Beach. Time: 5:00 p.m. to 7 p.m. Contact: Denise Potter, Business After 5 Coordinator, WBWBA, and Chamber of Commerce 705-429-0017 or 705-429-2247 nwplus@rogers.com Oct 26 – Halloween Howls Location: Wasaga Beach Public Library, 120 Glenwood Drive. Time: 1:30p.m. – 3p.m. Creepy crafts and stories for ages 6 – 10 years. Registration Required. For more information call the Wasaga Beach Public Library, 120 Glenwood Dr.– 705-429-5481 www.wasagabeach.library.on.ca Oct 26 – Jewelry Workshop Location: Wasaga Beach Public Library, 120 Glenwood Drive. Time: 3:00p.m. Ages 6 & up. Drop in to make your own jewelry creations with a huge assortment of wood, gemstones, beads, and crystals, prices starting at $5.00. For more information call the Wasaga Beach Public Library, 120 Glenwood Dr.– 705-429-5481 www.wasagabeach.library.on.ca Oct 26 – Zombie Crawl Youth Dance Location: Wasaga RecPlex, 1724 Mosley St. Time: 7 p.m. – 9 p.m. Grades 5 to 8 only. “Prizes for top Zombie Costumes” in the Crawl at 7:15 p.m. Tickets: $5.00 each in advance and are available at the Recreation Dept in the RecPlex/705-429-3321 or the Chamber of Commerce, 550 River Rd. West at 705-429-2247 Oct 27 – Jewelry Workshop Location: Wasaga Beach Public Library, 120 Glenwood Drive. Time: 11:00p.m. – 3:00p.m. Ages 10 & up. Drop in to make your own jewelry creations with a huge assortment of wood, gemstones, beads, and crystals, prices starting at $5.00. For more information call the Wasaga Beach Public Library, 120 Glenwood Dr.– 705-429-5481 www.wasagabeach.library.on.ca Oct 27 & 28 – WBYC’s Annual Haunted House Location: Youth Centre, 1621 Mosley St. Time: Sat – 5 p.m. – 8 p.m. Sun – 2 p.m.– 4 p.m. Cost is FREE with a donation of a non-perishable food item. For more information call the Wasaga Beach Youth Centre – 705-422-2494 Oct 28 – Wasaga Beach Snowmobile Club Open House Location: Wasaga Snowmobile Club House, Klondike Park Rd. Time: 11 a.m.– 1p.m. Come out and meet old friends or some new ones. See what we do to get ready for another season. If you have some spare time, sign up and help us do trail work or just help around the clubhouse. For more information call J & R Cycle at 705-429-3822 or Email info@wasagasnowmobileclub.com / www.wasagasnowmobileclub.ca Oct 31 – Coffee Books & Conversation Location: Wasaga Beach Public Library, 120 Glenwood Drive. Time: 7:00p.m. Chat over coffee about great books and authors not regularly on the best seller list. For more information call the Wasaga Beach Public Library, 120 Glenwood Dr. 705-429-5481 www.wasagabeach.library.on.ca 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 evening. Almost $5000 in prizes..$1000 Jackpot Game. RecPlex Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Contact: Lions Club at 705-429-3331 For more information 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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We are Wasaga Beach and we are all about water! We boast the most beautiful beach in the world… but we also enjoy miles of river front property that runs through our town. The only industry we have, Tourism, was developed over the years as a result of us being a “beach town” on the shores of beautiful Georgian Bay. What is happening to our water? Although we have been watching the shoreline change over the last many years as a result of the gradual decline in water levels, the past several months have shown a dramatic change that is alarming and frightening. The change in water levels can now be measured in feet, not inches and this since July! A recent study by the International Joint Commission (IJC) on Canada-U.S. boundary waters concluded that between 1963 and 2006, Lake Huron-Michigan lost 23 centimeters of water. Water levels in Georgian Bay have declined 1.6 metres from their 1997 high point, and have been lowerthan-average for 13 years. Although there are several factors that have been named as possible causes for the falling water levels, it's the apparent lack of action or even recognition of the decline that is so disturbing. With this in mind, it certainly was encouraging to see some of our local politicians step up and organize a trip to meet with our Federal Minister to demand recognition of the problem, reinforce the importance of the situation and ask for some solutions to the disastrous loss of our fresh water resources. On October 2nd, our own Cal Patterson, Collingwood Mayor Sandra Cooper, Simcoe North MP Bruce Stanton, Tay Township Mayor Scott Warnock and Tiny Township Deputy Mayor George Lawrence joined Simcoe-Grey MP Kellie Leitch on a one day trip to our Nation's Capital. There the group met with Environment Minister Peter Kent and also Randy Kamp, parliamentary secretary to the Ministry of Fisheries and Oceans. Beach BOOSTER applauds all who took the time out of their busy schedules to organize and make this trip to Ottawa to speak of our local concerns. George Lawrence, Deputy Mayor of Tiny Township spoke of Tiny's 70 kilometres (44 miles) of affected shoreline and its effect on all in the township and promises to meet with us soon to update us about this important issue. Joe Bickerstaff
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Roundabout Rules of the Road Do you know what to do?? (other than say WTF?) The weather has been in the way of the opening of the Highway 26 bypass between Wasaga Beach and Collingwood.There have been several dates set in the last while for opening the 8 km stretch of highway. The Ministry of Transportation now says the planned opening next week has been pushed back to the first week of November. MTO spokesperson Astrid Poi says there is still some paving work to be done, light standards need to be installed and painting of lines on the roads has not yet been completed. There apparently will be no ceremony to open the highway, although there might be an announcement from the Ministry on the day the roadway opens. The bypass was first announced in 2000. Construction was begun in 2003, but halted in 2004. Work resumed two years ago. When it opens, the highway bypass will feature two multi-lane roundabouts. Construction will begin on a third roundabout at what's locally known as Wilson's Corners, after the rest of the roadway opens to traffic. Thanks to 97.7 the Beach for this update
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PUBLIC CONSULTATION FOR POTENTIAL GAMING FACILITY IN WASAGA BEACH – WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU In late May of this year, the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) announced their intention to expand private sector gaming in Ontario by issuing a Request for Information (RFI) seeking input from potential providers as it expands regulated private-sector gaming in Ontario.
Beach vegetation is an essential component in sustaining our beaches, preventing erosion, forming and maintaining dunes, and providing significant habitat for many species. To maintain a sustainable and healthy beach ecosystem each year Wasaga Beach Provincial Park staff and local community groups work together to restore freshwater dunes. Dune restorations are performed by transplanting Marram Grass plugs in the fall once the plants have become dormant. Once planted, Marram Grass will begin to collect sand blown around its base, this in turn stimulates its growth upward and outward, making it well suited for the ever-changing dunes system to which it is adapted. As populations of Marram Grass establish and individuals begin to decay they release nutrients back into the sand, allowing for the expansion of the Marram Grass colony. Each year as more sections of the beach undergo dune restoration projects we aide in our ability to promote native species diversity and provide habitat for a number of rare and endangered species like the Piping Plover on the shores of Wasaga Beach. This year dune restorations will take place on Saturday, October 27th at 9 a.m. in Beach Area 1. If you are interested in more information, or if you would like to volunteer with a planting, please RSVP in advance with Jennifer Paul at the Park Office.
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Wasaga Beach has been identified in Zone C7 along with the Town of Collingwood, Clearview Township and the Township of Springwater. The OLG has indicated that each identified zone will only support one gaming facility and will ensure any new gaming facilities are not in close proximity to an existing gaming operation. The Town of Wasaga Beach is seeking input of residents and business owners on whether or not it should support the OLG possibly locating a gaming facility in Wasaga Beach. Comments may be directed to the Office of the CAO by e-mail to olgcomments@wasagabeach.com or by written letter to 30 Lewis Street, Wasaga Beach, Ontario L9Z 1A1, to the attention of the Office of CAO. To complete an online opinion survey and learn more about the potential opportunity, please visit www.wasagabeach.com. PUBLIC INFORMATION MEETING: The Town of Wasaga Beach will be holding a Public Information meeting for members of the community from Wasaga Beach only on th Wednesday, October 24 at the RecPlex in Wasaga Beach located at 1724 Mosley Street at 7:00 p.m. OLG officials will be in attendance to provide information on the proposed gaming facility opportunity to Members of Council and the public. Due to the nature of the meeting, OLG representatives will only be taking questions from members of Council. If you would like to submit a question prior to the meeting, please e-mail olgcomments@wasagabeach.com or by hard copy to 30 Lewis Street, Wasaga Beach, Ontario L9Z 1A1, to the attention of the Office of CAO. beach BOOSTER Page 3
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THE QUESTION What food items can stay all winter in the cottage and be used the following summer? I know sugar is fine, and most spices. THE ANSWER You’re right about the sugar: If it’s sealed, you can leave it, along with flour, salt, baking soda, soup mix, cocoa, crackers, nuts, pasta, dried beans, popcorn, and other items that contain no water. (Baking powder has a shorter shelf life than baking soda and loses its potency quickly—so get a fresh canister next summer, unless you particularly like flat cakes and muffins.) Items with a very high sugar content—for example, table syrup—or a very high salt content—for example, soy sauce—generally won’t freeze, and are okay to brave the winter cold. All that said, check “best before” dates as you pack up the kitchen. Come May, those stale crackers won’t poison you, but they won’t taste good, either. As for spices, it’s not unsafe to eat them after they’ve spent a winter in the cottage. But they could lose flavour. The same goes for tea and coffee. You’ll definitely want to take home anything in glass bottles (which could break if the contents freeze and expand), or any canned food (freezing and expansion could cause tiny splits in the seams, which let air in and spoil the food). Well, either that or eat up everything before you leave. Get creative! Where else but at the cottage can you whip up a dish using only a can of green beans, half a bag of Doritos, and the last of the ketchup? CourtesyJackie Davis Cottage Life. Photo by Jupiterimages/Polka Dot/Thinkstock
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I'm excited to introduce to you my first featured entertainment section in this week's beach BOOSTER. We live in a great community and as the town is growing so is the entertainment/events. Beside my love for real estate, I have a passion for this industry having worked in radio and television over the past years. It is my pleasure to provide you with local happenings in Wasaga Beach. Let me begin with the 6th Annual Meaford International Film Festival (MIFF) from August 30th to September 2nd, 2012. MIFF was instrumental in giving us a helping hand with our very first WBSFF and continues to share our vision of nurturing our festival for years to come. Four films were presented this year: Saalam Dunk, The Dynamiter, Under African Skies, A Separation. I attended the opening night premiered of Saalam Dunk. Filmed in Iraq and produced by Beau Lewis with director David Fine this documentary is based on a team of girls in their first season, the joy of their first win to the pain of losing the American coach who inspired them, this film offers a vision of what Iraq could become. It was very inspiring and must say tearful at times.
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Why do friends abandon you when you need them most; losing your life-long partner, losing a loved one? Where are those friends that you gave so much to? Why? A reader approach me recently and asked me to write about how the grieving of losing a partner can compound when your network of family and friends abandon you in your time of greatest need and what can be done about it. I normally would have researched what the experts would have to say about this circumstance but chose to find opinions from people who actually lived through this experience. In most cases these people reported how they felt and rarely could offer solutions for others. Many of the respondents felt there are a lot of fair weather friends out there. “These people are only friends when it suits them” said one respondent. “Not real friends, I could make excuses for them and say they just don't know what to say, but the simple truth is I think it is during the hard times we often find out who our real friends are.” Others expressed hurt about having helped friends numerous times yet these so-called friends couldn’t be bothered to be there for them. The respondents I researched also talked about the inability of their friends to express and having little knowledge of what action to take which resulted in them keeping their distance. In time, the lack of contact made them drop out of touch. The respondents felt that some of their friends’ emotional requirement to prop up your fragile state during times of grief was too much for them to handle. Also, that some of their friends and family might have in fact thought that they were giving "space” to the griever to work this through. Others reported that they thought some of their friends may in fact were saddened and embarrassed that they heard the news too late to be with you when it 'mattered'. It was also reported that some friends and family are just downright useless for all practical purposes in times of grief - others are more level-headed and supportive. One respondent concluded that you should not think any the less of those types of friends or family because they can't handle it. I asked my wife for her opinion since she went through a similar experience and here’s what she had to say. “After a lengthy terminal illness my husband lost his battle with cancer. As the survivor, I was faced with many challenges. The prospect of going on alone terrified me. I did not only have to go on alone, I had to rediscover myself as a single person. The grief and uncertainty I felt was so raw, overwhelming and consuming. At my time of greatest need I felt abandoned by those I truly thought were my friends. It was as though I did not exist anymore and in fact, I did not, not in the way I did before as part of a couple. There were a few friends that were very supportive and I am grateful to them for being there for me. It was amazing how I fell off the friendship grid after my husband passed. I came to realize that it was not about me but the fear and uncertainty that my friends and neighbors felt among themselves. I had one neighbor who remarked to me one day “I don’t know what I would do if I lost John”. That one statement made me realize that the drama related to my personal experience was a little too close for some and became a reality check that it could happen to them as well. It is a hurtful and sad place to be when you become someone to fear because people don’t know what to say or do. I hope that in reading this people will not think of those whose life has changed as someone to fear but someone to hug and ask “how are you doing”. Those small gestures are huge and go a long way for people who are struggling to regain their lives.” Eva Cerantola I guess the lesson here is to try to understand your friends and family and be prepared to engage them to help since they may not know how to approach you. Above all, people going through this stage of life must take responsibility for the remainder of their lives and re-build their circle of caring friends and family. Beach Booster is certainly here to help. Send me your thoughts. Please email me at Gary@beachbooster.com
Stories From Beneath the Surface For the several centuries that ships have sailed and steamed over the waters of Georgian Bay, not a single season has been as destructive for shipping as the months of late fall. In November and December, gales sweep across the bay, driving vessels before them. Many a ship has been on its last voyage of the season when the winds of winter descended.
SS MANASOO (211ft x 42ft), 1928 Although we usually think of the days of sail in the 19th century as the most dangerous for ships, there has been many a tragedy in decades more modern. Such as the tale of the Manasoo. Owned by the Owen Sound Transportation Company, the freight steamer left Little Current on a fall day in 1927, bound for West Bay where they were to load prize cattle for transport to Owen Sound. Sailing down Georgian Bay, the Manasoo was greeted with a strong gale. The ship took a list and Captain Jack McKay could not right her. As the Manasoo sank in the bay, six men made their way to a raft. All that day and part of the next, the western gale carried the raft across the southern half of Georgian Bay. Just as the raft neared Hope Island, the wind backed around to easterly and blew the raft back across the bay! At 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, Chief Engineer Thomas McCutcheon died. His clothes were given to the Purser, John Middlebro, who had been clad only in his underwear since the sinking. With the raft nearly awash, McCutcheon was buried at sea. One hour later, the S. S. Manitoba came into view. Soon, the men on the raft were safe. Of the sixteen men lost on the Manasoo, not one body was ever found. Only five survived this autumn disaster.
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Pro Casino Silent Majority Needs to Speak Out Loudly
Wasaga Beach Lions Club
Good Day Everyone, On October 16th the Town of Wasaga Beach hosted their first public consultation meeting regarding the possible gaming facility. Over 500 people were in attendance at the RecPlex with the objective to get educated about the opportunity and to voice their opinions and concerns. The Ontario Lottery and Gaming (OLG) representatives provided an informative presentation that included an outline of the process for establishing a new gaming site, their funding model as well they spoke of the social issues that surround gaming and the programs and support OLG provides. The public then had an opportunity to direct questions to the Mayor, then anyone who wanted to share their opinion was allotted 5 minutes to speak. During the two and a half hour meeting, I did not observe any Wasaga Beach business owner or resident express any positives or name any economic spinoff that the gaming facility would provide. Wasaga Beach is currently in a transition period where it is trying to communicate not only to its neighbouring communities but also to the GTA that it's a great destination even during shoulder seasons. A gaming facility could help provide us with an extended shoulder season, allow cross promotion, overnight stays in one of our local accommodations, and experience other activities such as the snowmobile trails.
Life membership for Lion Wayne Henderson Presentation was made by President Martin Campbell and Past President Paul Yarmola. Surprise visitor Georgette Henderson looks on. Wayne is longtime Bingo Director of the Wasaga Beach Lions Club.
We all can appreciate the social concerns that can potentially transpire from a gaming facility and they shouldn’t go ignored. Many studies can provide statistics on many different topics; however it’s important to remember while reading these documents that statistics are only as good as the number of the sample they arrived from. It was made clear by the OLG they only require one municipality in our designated zone (C7 - Wasaga Beach, Collingwood, Clearview and Springwater) to agree to become a host community in order to move forward. For those of us who see a gaming facility as an enhancement to our community, I strongly encourage you to take the time to contact the Wasaga Beach Chamber of Commerce and provide your comments. The Chamber’s role is to act as the voice of the business community, and without business involvement and communication the Chamber will not be able to provide town council a fair representation of the businesses in our community. The final public consultation meeting for Wasaga Beach is on October 24th at 7:00pm at the RecPlex. We need to inform our elected officials that there are residents and business owners that would enjoy and benefit from this type of facility. Best regards, Ehab Masad Business Owner and Resident
Supported by, Roger Gray Business Owner & Resident Joe Bickerstaff Business & Property Owner Bill Frieday Business Owner & Resident
SPORTS in The Beach Longtime Wasaga Beach Resident Doug Adams will be giving reports on all of our local sport teams, as well as giving his own spin on Pro Sports! Also included in his reports will be the unique and local NFL “Shelly Picks”, direct from behind the Sports Bar at our local Boston Pizza!
Wee Dan’s House Steve Connor brings us 2 hours of great Celtic Rock, Folk and Roots music from around the world every Sunday morning from 9:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. Grab a cup of coffee or tea and enjoy this musical start your Sunday!
Dardanella Daze! Coming Soon! To help remember and recognize the glory days of our historic “Grand Old Lady of The Beach”, The Dardanella, we bring you an hour of Big Band music every Sunday & Thursday at 8:00 p.m. Enjoy the great sounds of Glenn Miller, Count Basie, Duke Ellington and more as again these great Big Band sounds are heard in Wasaga Beach!
The Way Wasaga Was Joe Bickerstaff has been writing stories of Wasaga Beach’s past in beach BOOSTER publication since it’s start. You can now hear The Way Was throughout the week on Beach BOOSTER Radio. As always, Joe would like to hear from anyone with stories of Wasaga Beach’s past!
Eastern Passage Craig Miills introduces you to...or brings you back to...some of the best East Coast music around. Sit back and enjoy these down home sounds every Sunday morning from 11:00 a.m. until noon. What a way to enjoy your Sunday mornings!
Pete’s Beach Beat sponsored by White Knight LED Coming Soon! Beach BOOSTER’s “Man on the Street”, Peter Richardson will bring us the public’s view on all things important to The Beach, from changing water levels to bikinis verses one piece swim wear! Peter’s reports will also include Round Table discussions with guests from around the area. Have a topic for Pete? Email us at info@beachbooster.com
Yesterday Once More Cliff Lamb is an expert on the oldies that we all remember and love. Now on Beach BOOSTER Radio, Cliff plays the tunes from the 60's & through the decades with stories about the songs & the artists. Cliff’s “Top Ten” from a given point in the 70's will really get the memories racing back. Yesterday Once More, Fridays & Saturdays 8:00-10:00 p.m.
Business Under 40 Coming Soon! Business Under 40 was formed to provide networking and educational opportunities for young business people. The group will talk about events & new initiatives. Days & times to be determined. For more details check out our Facebook page or email us at bu40@wasaga.com
Beach Corner; Sponsored by The Wasaga Beach Short Film Festival Wasaga Beach resident Dianna Chycki will be bringing us Beach Corner. What’s happening in town and also the inside story about festivals, events & concerts in and around The Beach. Day & times to be announced. Dianna’s Beach Corner will also be featured in beach BOOSTER publication, sponsored by the Wasaga Beach Short Film Festival.
The Beach Talks! Coming Soon! Bill and Joe host this lively & fun show, as they banter about all things Wasaga Beach. Topics are whatever comes to mind, as long as it’s local. Show's locations will move around town, so be prepared to join in the conversation. Days & times to be determined. Stay tuned for more info!
Three more new Members for Club On Monday, Zone 36 East Chair Ken Ness inducted Stef & Wil McKinnon and Steph Howard as new members of Wasaga Beach Lions. Pictured above are sponsors Linda & Fred Simms and Janice Campbell. Wasaga Beach Lions Club meets 2nd & 4th Mondays 7 p.m. Social 6 p.m. at Lions Den, RecPlex, 1724 Mosley St., Wasaga Beach, ON Wasaga Beach Lions Club Bingo every Friday evening. Almost $5000 in prizes..$1000 Jackpot Game. RecPlex Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Contact: Lions Club at 705-429-3331 Interested in coming out to a meeting? Call Membership Chairman Bill Frieday 705-812-5507
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The Way Wasaga Was by Joe Bickerstaff The Dardanella Dance Pavilion We have all driven by her, but now we take little notice. Although she is 94 years old, she still stands tall, looking over our beautiful beach. This time of year, as she groans and creaks, she takes the brunt of the gale force winds from the bay. She knows the warm summer sun will soon return and people will flood to the sand that stretches out in front of her. “The Grand Old Lady of The Beach”. The Dardanella! After the first few years of successfully operating a beach front hotel, Mr. John McLean of Collingwood decided he needed a Dance Pavilion to compliment his Capstan Inn. He built The The Dardanella surrounded by sand, mid 50's boasting Dardanella across the street (now 1st Street) from his hotel in snack bar, bowling, dancing with bus stop at door. 1918. He chose the name from the most popular song of the day, Dardanella. In the day, the song was performed by Ben Silvin’s Novelty Orchestra and is believed to be the very first recording to ever sell one million copies! Today she is affectionately referred to as The Dard and is one of the last surviving Dance Halls of the many that were a part of Ontario’s history. The McLean family ran the Dardanella right through until the 50’s. The original dance floor was round, surrounded with a railing for jitney dancing. Although the exterior of the building has gone through many changes, the dance floor is still there, but is now forgotten, dusty and used for storage. Under the main dance floor, the lower level housed a bowling alley, that was accessible through the main doors on the beach and past the lunch counter. In later years, this space was converted into The Shark Bar, with it’s paneled walls, port holes and décor it resembled the interior of a ship. Many of the tables in this lounge, were on a raised platform that with a closer look, could be recognized as the old bowling lanes. Over the years, the grand old building with its Dance Hall and Bowling Alley, also housed a Tavern, Dining Lounge, Beauty Parlour, Tea Room, Soda Bar and Lunch Counter. Throughout the war years, thousands of enlisted men from near by Base Borden would come to enjoy The Beach and of course, The Dardanella was the place to be! One year, a portion of the main roof collapsed and it was volunteers from the base who helped with the repairs! After the McLean family sold The Dardanella, Jack and Mary Timlock and their family ran the business successfully for 30 years. Since the Timlocks, there have been several owners and operators, including locals Michelle and Rick Seip who continued the great tradition of making The Dardanella a fun and exciting place to enjoy top entertainment. In recent years, although the main bar and beach front patio was updated, the Dance Hall was closed off, neglected and forgotten. We now wonder the status of The Dardanella, after the failure of the recent owners and the purchase of the building with the other beachfront businesses. There are two other Ontario venues that remain from the glory days of Dance Halls. The Key to Bala (originally Dunn’s Dance Pavilion) and the grand Palais Royal in Toronto are still vibrant and operating successfully to continue the tradition of providing a waterfront place to enjoy entertainment. Both facilities have been updated and are in high demand for all kinds of events from weddings to conventions and meetings. I would urge all of us to make the trip down to Beach Drive and 1st Street to have a look at this Grand Old Lady, who still stands, although neglected and sad, overlooking the sand, our bay and sunsets. Perhaps it’s time to bring her back to life with entertainment and fun, as she has provided so many people with joy for so many years. She is the last bit of architectural history we have in Wasaga Beach… and maybe she deserves a little bit of help? Beach BOOSTER Radio.com will rekindle some of the memories of the glory days of The Dardanella with our new radio show to premier in late October. Dardanella Daze will be an hour of the Big Band Music that was once heard over the sands of Wasaga Beach as folks flocked to the dance floor of The Dard! Please tune in and enjoy. Times will be announced soon.
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Tales of our Neighbours and Friends Jens Arne Moller Last week I had the pleasure of meeting Jens Arne Moller, a very enthusiastic gardener here in Wasaga Beach! Jens Arne enjoys growing great things in the Jens Arne Moller backyard garden of his Glen Eton Road home, that I’m sure are also enjoyed when they make their way to the dinner table! Jens Arne showed the unique method of growing that he has perfected with the use of bushel baskets Red Potato at 1.5 lbs filled with soil and then placed in old tires. The warmth generated in the tires produces some awesome results as I was amazed at the size of the Red Potatoes Jens was pleased to show me. He also grows Leeks and produced some huge Celery Roots that he suggests are great in soup or stews. With his eagerness to grow things, I’m sure he will be busy next spring preparing for another bumper crop! Joe Bickerstaff