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With OPP P.C. Mark Kinney ANNUAL COMMUNITY POLICING COMMITTEE’S PROPERTY & BICYCLE AUCTION
This annual event is on Saturday, June 22, 2013 at the rear parking lot of the Huronia West OPP Station at 1000 River Road West in Wasaga Beach. Viewing of the property items starts at 12:00 p.m. and goes until 1:00 p.m. when the auction starts. The auction will continue for 2 hours or until all auction items have been dealt with, we hope that will be by 3:00 p.m. This year we will have a barbeque to feed the hungry appetites of the auction goers all food items are at a reasonable cost and Mr. Steve Green is back again as our auctioneer. At this year's auction we will have over 30 previously loved bicycles; we have Trek, Schwinn, CCM, Kona, Norco and Raleigh to name a few. They are in good condition but need some TLC, like filling the tires with air or fixing a brake cable. And yes we have some bicycles that would challenge even the best bicycle mechanic's skills to make them road worthy again. In addition we have several GPS units including Garmin and Nexton, a dehumidifier, mini flashlights, a couple of IPODs, a Football, brand name backpacks and new socks, not to mention we have a TV to auction off. We also have this year a small quantity of jewelry including necklaces, bracelets and wedding rings. Please note all jewelry has been appraised and will have a starting bid. We may even have some last minute electronics showing up at this year's auction, but no promises, you will have to attend to find out. In total we will have in excess of 100 auction items at this year's auction. All auction proceeds will be shared and used by the Clearview, Springwater and Wasaga Beach Community Policing Committees to run safety and crime prevention initiatives in their communities. Some of these programs include annual bursaries to graduating High School students, Bicycle helmet coupon program for youth, anti-graffiti program for both home and business and all the above Community Policing Committees deploy and maintain Speed Monitoring Signs in our communities to increase road safety for all users. Please come out on Saturday, June 22nd, 2013 between 12:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. and support your local Community Policing Committee in raising money to continue their great work in our communities. Last year's auction made just over $2100 for our Community Policing Committees; let's see if we can pass that number this year! For further information on this event please contact me during regular business hours at 1705-429-3575 or preferably via e-mail at mark.kinney@ontario.ca Remember to check out my next “On Duty” article in Beach Booster!
It was a McHappy Day! McDonalds Donates Over $10,000 to G & M Hospital
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It was a McHappy Day. Brent Kelly, owner of McDonalds in Collingwood and Wasaga Beach presented a cheque for $10,290 to the Collingwood General and Marine Hospital Foundation in support of their New Age of Care Campaign. The money was raised through McHappy Day at both Wasaga Beach and Collingwood locations. "At McDonald's, we're proud to be continuing our long-standing support of local charities," said Kelly. "Following our most recent successful McHappy Day on May 8th, we're thrilled to be providing this cheque for $10,290 to such a worthwhile cause. We would like to thank the Collingwood General and Marine Hospital Foundation for their help in making this year's McHappy Day such a huge success, and of course, the amazing support of our customers and volunteers in Collingwood and Wasaga Beach."
Boogie Woogie Blues Banquet to Kick Off Wasaga Beach Blues Southern sounds and flavours, plus a rockin’ good time, will be on the menu at the first ever Boogie Woogie Blues Banquet September 12 th at 7 p.m. at the Stonebridge Town Centre in Wasaga Beach. This blues bash will launch the third Annual Wasaga Beach Blues. Wasaga Beach Blues will have The Beach partying from September 12th to 15th at the Stonebridge Town Centre entertaining blues’ fans who like to soak up the sun and the sounds. Chuck Jackson’s Big Bad Blues Revue, with special guests the Mississippi AllStars (featuring some of Mississippi’s best musicians), will perform at the Boogie Woogie Blues Banquet, a party expected to be the social event of the season in Wasaga Beach. Tickets for the Boogie Woogie Blues Banquet are $75 and include dinner and premium live entertainment; there will be a cash bar. Tickets are available at the UPS Store in Wasaga Beach, 291 Main Street Unit 2 at River Road West in the Stonebridge Town Centre. Call 705-429-7030 or email store451@theupsstore.ca. Wasaga Beach Blues, a free festival will feature performances at the Main Stage, plus the Stonebridge Boulevard Street Shuffle September 13, 14 and 15. Award-winning acts scheduled to perform at Wasaga Beach Blues include: the Legendary Downchild Blues Band, Jack de Keyzer, The Last Waltz Tribute to the Band, the Paul James Band, Irene Torres & The Sugar Devils, Mark Bird Stafford’s Junior Jam and The Mississippi AllStars. Every year Wasaga Beach Blues continues to expand its offerings, attract new partners and improve the festival experience. For 2013, the Wasaga Beach Home & Leisure Show, hosted by Beach Booster will be held in conjunction with the festival on September 14th and 15th at The Stonebridge Town Centre. People interested in being a volunteer at Wasaga Beach Blues or becoming a sponsor of this great event can find contact information on the website. While Wasaga Beach Blues is a free music festival, donations are gratefully accepted. All donations will go to support the new Wasaga Beach Public Library. The Blues has a new home in Wasaga Beach. Visit www.wasagabeachblues.com, www.twitter.com/wbblues and www.facebook.com/WasagaBeachBlues
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What’s Happening Wasaga Beach Wasaga Beach Lions Club Bingo every Friday evening. Almost $5000 in prizes..$1000 Jackpot Game. RecPlex Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Contact: Lions Club at 705-429-3331 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. Oakview Ladies Hobby Club meet Wednesdays from 7pm - 9 pm. Whatever your hobby is... painting, crafting, quilting, scrap-booking come out and meet like minded ladies who love to share their knowledge and company while they work. If you always wanted to learn to do a certain craft or you if just need one night out a week for yourself please join us! Contact : Laura at 705-429-3984 June 17,24 – Wasaga Beach Cruise Nights Location: Wal-Mart parking lot. Time: 6 p.m. For more information contact: Sherri Russell at 705-429-2426 / President Russ Philp at 705-429-9107 June 19 – Linda Peacock Location: Wasaga Beach Public Library, 120 Glenwood Drive. Time: 7p.m. Cost: FREE Linda Peacock, Master Gardener talks about organic and natural gardens. Find all the ways to live organically starting with your lawn and garden. Be on time. Space is limited. For more information call the Wasaga Beach Public Library 705-429-5481 June 22 – Huronia West O.P.P. CPC Annual Property Auction & BBQ (Rain Date – June 23). Time: Viewing – 12 p.m. – 1 p.m., Auction – 1 p.m. – 3 p.m. All funds from this auction are given to the Huronia West OPP Community Policing Communities (Clearview, Springwater and Wasaga Beach) to aid them in continuing their work in communities making them a better place to live and visit. For more info contact: Constable Mark Kinney at mark.Kinney@ontario.ca June 22 - Battle of the Badges Charity Hockey Game Location: Wasaga Stars Arena - 425 River Road West Cost: $10.00 per person Come out and support the Wasaga Beach Fire Department vs. Huronia West OPP. Hosted by the Wasaga Giving Circle. All proceeds to support the Wasaga Beach Youth Centre. Please visit Wasaga Beach TD Bank locations or Beach Builders Home Hardware for tickets. June 22,23 – 8th Wasaga Beach Fest Once again the Wasaga Beach Fest marks the official start of summer and ignites the area’s biggest beach party. The festivities start at noon each day with a guarantee to get your body moving and your heart racing. And there’s something for everyone. Click on "The Peak 95.1 Stage" for the complete lineup. The festival also features a variety of food and a children’s amusement area against a backdrop of a sandy beach and the hot sun for all to enjoy at the Wasaga Beach Fest. It’s going to be a party! See you there! For more information visit www.wasagabeachfest.com June 26 – Coffee, Books and Conversation Location: Wasaga Beach Public Library, 120 Glenwood Drive. Time: 7p.m. Cost: FREE Reading in the garden…could there be anything more perfect? Explore some books perfect for relaxing on your favorite lawn chair. www.wasagabeach.library.on.ca Be on time. Space is limited. For more information call the Wasaga Beach Public Library 705-429-5481 June 27 – Business After 5 Location: Grandma’s Beach Treats, 1014 Mosley Street. Time: 5:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. Networking, auction prizes, delicious food and great people! Everyone is welcome! There is no charge to attend and membership is not required. We look forward to seeing you there! For more information contact: Denise Potter, Business After 5 Coordinator, WBWBA and Chamber of Commerce – 705-429-0017 / nwplus@rogers.com or Trudie McCrea, Office Manager, Chamber of Commerce 705-429-2247 / trudiemccrea@rogers.com June 29 – Rockin’ The Beach Location: Main Street (near Beach Area # 1). Time: 1 p.m. 4 live bands featuring Fire and Sound and Special Guests. Presented by Beach Booster Group. Sponsorship Available. For more information visit www.beachBOOSTER.com June 29 – Youth Centre Laser Tag Trip Play laser tag, bus will leave the Youth Centre at 4 p.m. and return approx. 7 p.m. Rush! Reserve your spot now! For info visit www.wasagabeach.com or call us at 705-422-2494 July 1 – Canada Day Celebrations Location: Stonebridge Town Centre. Time: 12 Noon – 5 p.m. Fireworks 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 Location: Nancy Island. Join parks staff to celebrate with loads of family activities and games. Time: 1 p.m. – 3 p.m. For more information call the Provincial Park at 705-429-2516 or Nancy Island at 705-429-2728 For more information contact: the Chamber of Commerce at 705-429-2247 /1-866-292-7242 or visit our Events Calendar at www.wasagainfo.com
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Point of View Beauty and the Feast: When Print Meets Digital When an interest becomes a passion, you want to know more about it, seek out new information, share your knowledge and passion with others and find a community that's enthusiastic about the same thing. Magazines, catalogs and artist portfolios are just a few ways to find and share your interests. The Internet is another - a search can reveal basic information about practically any topic and online hubs of fellow enthusiasts. A magazine, catalog or portfolio is tangible - an object you can hold in your hands and flip through so you can explore your interests in vivid color, with stunning photos and insightful articles all captured in an eye-catching layout. But you can't share it with friends who aren't in the room or use it as a springboard to instantly discover related content. Conversely, an online search is dynamic, but it often lacks the aesthetic quality of print, and you certainly can't page through a collection of links in the same way you can a printed publication. What if there were a way to combine the best of both experiences, a marriage of print and digital that produced a feast of information in a beautiful, glossy format that you could access on any device? What if you could instantly share this digital publication and discover related content on any topic, whether it's cooking, wine, knitting, gluten-free living, sushi, fashion or anything else? What if you could access all these publications - or even create your own - for free? Issuu, the world's fastest growing digital publishing platform with more than 60 million unique visitors per month and 11.5 million publications, launched an update on May 29, 2013 that is revolutionizing the way we experience print content in the same way YouTube and Spotify changed how we access videos and music, both as consumers and as artists and publishers. For readers, Issuu is a way to immerse themselves in stacks of content curated by those who share their interests and discover upand-coming publications before the rest of the world. For professional and casual publishers along with artists, Issuu provides an opportunity to find inspiration and stoke the creative fire while connecting with an expansive global audience. Issuu has tens of millions of readers from around the globe, all seeking information on topics ranging from architecture to zoology. The platform delivers beautiful layouts and high resolution photos readers can page through on their iPhone, iPad, laptop or any other connected device. Since basic publishing is free, there are no more barriers to self-expression: Aspiring artists, chefs, crafters, decorators, fashionistas, sports experts, issues advocates and political commentators are free to go out and find their audience. They'll find themselves in good company: In addition to hosting millions of niche publications on virtually every topic, Issuu hosts many major magazines, including edgy publications like VICE and Huck, Anthology Magazine for home design, the Armani and Swell collection catalogs and the work of well-known architects, photographers and artists like Tom Sachs. So what are you waiting for? Go immerse yourself in the publication that speaks to your interests. Or create it. (Editor’s Note: beach BOOSTER is distributed ONLINE via ISSUU)
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We Want A Name for Wasaga Beach’s New Inflatable Film Screen We have a few entries in but we need more! The new inflatable screen will be used by Promote Wasaga publicizing Wasaga Beach Short Film Festival and other Events. However, we need a catchy name for our new baby. Send your suggestions and you might just end up having the screen in your neighbourhood for a Saturday night Screening! Send you suggestions to: info@beachbooster.com
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Local Teenager Plans To Ride Across Canada For Charity Simcoe County-Ayden’s ride is a summer-long cycle across Canada in support of United Way. Ayden Green will be cycling across Canada to raise awareness and funds for United Way within the local communities he passes through. At the age of 5, Ayden Green was diagnosed with mild cerebral palsy. Although mild, he spent a lot of time in occupational therapy, physical therapy and botox therapy having to wear plastic leg braces and leg castings. At the age of 8 he was diagnosed with a nonverbal learning disability and asperger's syndrome, a form of autism. While Ayden was navigating all this, he never paused or forgot to smile. He had to figure out how to live in a world that expects him to adapt to it and he had some struggles. Now he's 15 years old and wants to give back. He still has to figure out his way in this world but he knows he couldn't have come this far without the support of all the doctors, nurses, therapists and organizations. Each one of them have been supported in some way by the United Way of Canada. So, you can see how proud he is to support United Way. Ayden will be following his hero, Terry Fox’s route from Newfoundland through the Golden Horseshoe and back on to the Trans Canada Highway to British Columbia.
The quintessential midday, after dinner, sunset traditions here in Wasaga Beach - ice cream. Soft, hard, drizzled, dipped, whipped over and smothered in ooey-gooey goodness. However you ‘lick it’, it’s here for you! Drool over our weekend’s worth of screaming suggestions for Beachers. FRIDAY Celebrate the end of a long week with a rich and full flavored cherry ice cream loaded with big pieces of sweet black Bordeaux cherries. Grandma’s Beach Treats enjoys serving up Kawartha Dairy Ice Cream (they have soft too.) 1014 Mosley Street near Beach 3. SATURDAY A famous tourist destination and the original landmark ice cream parlour, Lorna Dune has been swirling soft ice cream since 1955. One lick and you’ll remember your childhood summers. Choose the large dipped cones! 3373 Mosley Street, west end of town near Beach 6. SUNDAY A seriously Sunday treat has got to be a sweet storm. Love it to bits! The McFlurry at McDonalds will put you in a happy place to begin a new week. Decadent deliciousness starts with creamy vanilla soft serve. Choose from Oreo to Rolo and enjoy the yummy taste. 1269 Mosley Street at the Schoonertown Bridge beside the river and near Beach 4 and 5. #lickit #beachbooster #wasagabeach Patti Friday http://www.pattifridayphotography.blogspot.ca
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“Helping the United Way helps me give back to those who have helped me in the past. I wanted to use my love of biking to help a great organization. It’s awesome that I have a family who is willing to support me in this. Ever since I got the idea a year ago, we have been working towards this goal. At first I thought it was just an idea, but then I realized I could actually do something. I’m excited to be doing this, to see Canada and to help other people.” said Ayden Green. Together, with the vision of Ayden’s Ride in support of United Way we can promote a cause whose impact will be felt for years and inspire future action from others. To donate or find out more information go to www.aydensride.com
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New Adventures at Skull Island this Year I recently invited Garry and Ryan Sawatsky, father and son duo who own and created Skull Island Adventure Golf to our Beach Booster Radio studio for an interview. Inspired by children's fantasies of pirates, they constructed a 10-foot-high skull that greets you at the gate and a 37-foot long pirate ship located in the 29,000 square foot park. Both Garry and Ryan want to be the next icon in town by bringing something contemporary and exciting to the tourist that visit Wasaga Beach. It all started with Ryan who discovered our beautiful Georgian Bay but felt it lacked some family entertainment. He decided to relocate his family from Toronto to Wasaga Beach and soon his Dad, Garry, followed to team up with his son in business. They came up with the idea of a creating a family entertainment park based on a tropical pirate theme due to its location. The mini golf business is not new to Garry and Ryan, so far, they've created over 17 amusement parks. Garry says: “It's becoming a matter of science.” Both very creative in their craft, Ryan learned how to sculpt from his Dad, and Garry's artistic creation is in murals, having done several in the past. The Sawatzky Family Foundation (SFF) was formed six years ago. They are one of the main financial supporters of SOPUDEP (Society of Providence United for the Economic Development of Petion-Ville) Haitian program. The SFF collects 10% of the profits, providing free accessible education to adults and children, and supports women's rights and economic empowerment for the poor. This foundation is one of Ryan's passions. Ryan explains: “The SFF was created specifically to provide a bridge from here to there and be able to provide tax deductible receipts and to provide advocacy to support these groups.” Entering their second year, they've listened to their customers and are bringing some changes making it a little more challenging. New at Skull Island this year are a number of obstacles on the course adding eight new challenges with more glitz and new features. They've also reduced the price by $2.00 and added a seniors rate. Next on the horizon is a new business venture in town effective July 1st “Kowabunga Paddle” specializing in stand up paddle and kayak rentals. Garry explained: “Last summer we spent time looking at people on the beach and there were a lot of daytime trippers. We saw a need to provide something for them to do on the water since there were no toys on the water, and together we started thinking a rental business would be great. The fastest growing sport in the world is Paddle boarding.” Stand up paddle boarding is a good way for the average person of getting that surf feeling. In five years their goal is to have a very polished high level family entertainment in the town and would like to build memories for the future generations. For more information you can visit their website at www.skullisland.ca.
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Mexican Housekeeper Wants Pay Increase The woman of the house was very upset about this and decided to talk to her about the raise. She asked: "Now Maria, why do you want a pay increase?" Maria: "Well, Señora, there are tree reasons why I wanna increaze. The first is that I iron better than you, Senora." Wife: "Who said you iron better than me?" Maria: "Jor huzban he say so, Senora." Wife: "Oh yeah?" Maria: "The second reason eez that I am a better cook than you, Senora." Wife: "Nonsense, who said you were a better cook than me?" Maria: "Jor hozban did, Senora." Wife increasingly agitated: "Oh he did, did he???" Maria: "The third reason is that I am better at sex than you in the bed, Senora." Wife, really boiling now and through gritted teeth: "And did my husband say that as well?" Maria: "No Senora... "The gardener did." Wife: "OK, So how much do you want?”
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It’s a simple concept; healthy beachfront businesses mean a healthy local economy. A healthy local economy means that more businesses will migrate to Wasaga Beach and invest in the community. The more local businesses thriving in Wasaga Beach the higher the level of services available to its visitors and residents. This in turn attracts major investors. When major investors come to our community we create a sustainable condition where the community will remain vibrant and healthy. How do you think we can leave it to others to attract major investors to our town if the general sentiment of the community itself does not demonstrate that Wasaga Beach is the place to be? Why should this matter? Well one very good reason would be our house prices. For all of us Beach residents who think, well it will be less bothersome traffic and just more unencumbered time at the beach for us locals, think again. Personally, I wonder how this is ultimately going to transfer into the “sale price” of my home when I want to finally get away from yard maintenance and shovelling my own snow. Right now, our existing strategy of attracting new comers from the GTA that cash in and move here to retire is basically a one trick pony strategy. Once the community reaches a certain size this temporary lift to the economy is over. Take a look at one industry towns across Canada and look at their history. There are not a lot of them left. What makes us think that Wasaga Beach would be any different? If we have nothing to sustain the local economy but people moving here where does that leave us twenty years from now when all these people need more services as elder seniors and we don’t have the means to support them. Will the province be in any better financial shape to provide us grants? If we keep sending signals that we really don’t care about our visitors and what happens at the Beach, how do you suppose the politicians at all levels will behave? It will be more “steady” as she goes, control costs without new sustainable revenues and keep marginalizing the capability of the town and the area to do anything innovative or growth oriented. It’s a slippery slope from here on in. Is that what we really want? Where’s the silent majority on this? If we don’t show that we care where do you think we will be in 20 years? Beach BOOSTER is here to help and enrich this community. Please send me your thoughts and comments at Gary@beachBOOSTER.com on how we make our efforts count.
Elmvale was once the home of one of Canada’s outstanding businessmen, a man who left his name in the world of supermarkets – Theodore Loblaw. Loblaw was born in Elmvale in 1872. After his parents death, he was raised by grandparents on a farm outside Alliston. In the 1890s, he headed to Toronto to begin his career in retail grocery. He was 17 and had only twenty dollars in his pocket. Eventually, he found a position clerking in W. C. Cork’s grocery store on King Street. By 1900, this poor farm boy had been able to buy an interest in a store on College Street along with his employer’s son, J. Milton Cork whose partnership he would enjoy for the rest of his life. A decade later, the pair operated a chain of 19 small stores that were later sold to Dominion Stores Company. In 1919, Theodore put in place his idea of the “groceteria” – derived from combining the operation of a cash-and-carry grocery with a self-service cafeteria. Five years later, he had expanded into the United States with a chain in Buffalo and within four years, the company had 65 stores in Ontario and annual sales of fourteen million. At the time of Theodore Loblaw’s death in 1933, The Company’s chain of self-service stores numbered some 107 in Ontario and 50 in New York State. As one historian has noted, ”The success of the Loblaw Groceterias worked a revolution in retail merchandizing.” Theodore Pringle Loblaw of Elmvale, Simcoe County, was a merchant, innovator, chain store president and philanthropist.
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Golf Results Wasaga Sands Golf Men's League Results - June 6, 2013 A Flight Low Gross: Mark Son Hing 41, Larry Karpowicz 43 Low Net: Kevin West 35.5, Chris Karpowicz 36 B Flight Low Gross: Rick Zahorchak 43, Lawrence Lamarche 47 Low Net: Dave Noble 36.5, Don Campbell 39 C Flight Low Gross: Dale Plater 48R, Andy Smith 51 Low Net: John Hoy 35, Andy Hulme 38 D Flight Low Gross: Steve Simpson 50, Chad Campbell 51 Low Net: Ross Gough 34, Walter Borthwick 36 Closest to Pin A & B: No One Closest to Pin C & D: Dick Burton Hidden Hole #15: Larry Crake 8 Closest to Boston Pizza Box: Walter Borthwick
Marlwood Men’s Golf League – June 5, 2013 No. of golfers: 135 AA Flight Low Gross: Hugh Brown , 38R; Murray Donaldson, 38; Garnet Reed, 39; Low Net: Steve Armstrong , 34; Richard Kennedy, 35R; Barry Stewart, 35; A Flight Low Gross: Rick McGee, 38; Brad Horan, 39; Dick Burton, 43; Low Net: Jim Galliford, 32.5; Marc Turcotte , 34; Brian McDonnell , 36; B Flight Low Gross: Don Pulfer, 41; Bob McColl, 42; Sam Ritchie , 44; Low Net: Ron Montgomery, 32.5; Allan Henderson, 35; Rick Neron , 35.5; C Flight Low Gross: John Crossley, 43; Don Quesnelle, 46; John Sullivan, 47; Low Net: Les Nicol, 34; Jim Munro, 36; Paul Subda, 37; D Flight Low Gross: Louis Talbot, 46R; Bob Johnson , 46; Dave Abbott, 49; Low Net: Sam Spade, 31; Bruce Verner, 32.5R; Bob Wheeler, 32.5; Closest to the pin winner #15, Flight B-C-D, Dave Theodore, Sponsored by Swiss Chalet, Wasaga Beach Closest to the pin winner #18, Flight AA-A, Bill Ineson, Sponsored by Swiss Chalet, Wasaga Beach Hidden Hole #14, Bill Ledger, Score 10 Closest To The Pizza Box – Tim Kowall, Sponsored by Boston Pizza, Wasaga Beach
Wasaga Sands Senior Men June 5, 2013…Scramble.
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Wasaga Beach Lions Club meets 2nd & 4th Mondays at 7 p.m. Social 6 p.m. at the 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
Heart & Stroke Foundation - $1,000 Presented to Christine Drury at 2013 Big Bike Ride
First Place: Dave Noble, Keith Thatcher, Andy Smith, Vince Shaw, Wayne Riddall Score 66 (-6) Second Place: Dave Verdun, Dennis Secord, Ken Mittens, Larry Warner Score 68 (-4) Closest to Pin: #3 Ken Mittens Closest to Pin #11 Larry Warner
Wasaga Sands Tuesday Ladies’ League, June 4, 2013 “A” Flight Low Gross: Barbara Hoy 52 Low Net: Mary Son Hing 53 “B” Flight Low Gross: JoAnn Hamilton 52 Low Net: Lilli Brielmeier 53 “C” Flight Low Gross: Barb Wilson 53 Low Net: Jane Hepworth 60 Closest to the Pin (Hole #3) “A” Flight – no winner “B” Flight – Lilli Brielmeier “C” Flight – Barb Wilson Closest to the Beacon Burger Box: Sandra Warner (Sponsored by the Beacon Restaurant)
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The Heart and Stroke Foundation, a volunteer-based health charity, leads in eliminating heart disease and stroke and reducing their impact through the advancement of research and its application, the promotion of healthy living and advocacy. Before the ride in Wasaga Beach, we were given a quick review of CPR and practiced so we could help our family members of people within our community. We had 16 riders for this years event. Pres. Martin Campbell, Janice Campbell, Ruth Dutt, Suzanne Lacombe, Fred Simms, Sandy Barr, Roger Barr, Genie Mathers, Kathy Kapoor, Trudy Mashinter Bill Bullions, Brenda Bullions, Sandy Smardenka, Mike Hadley, Alan Ritchie and Marian Ritchie. The club donated $1,000 and some of the members raised $335, totallying this years contribution to $1,335. Members have stated that next year it is even going to be higher! After the ride, Boston Pizza provided us with healthy whole wheat vegetable pizza! Thanks Sandy! Lions meet the needs of local communities and the world. Our 1.35 million members who perform community service in 207 countries and geographic areas - are different in many ways, but share a core belief: community is what we make it. When you join Lions, you join a global service network. So, at the same time you're doing local community service, you can also contribute to Lions volunteer efforts around the world. Learn more about Lions - our history, mission and community service work. Call Wasaga Beach Lions Club 705-429-3331
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Stayner Lawn Bowling Club We meet every Monday and Thursday evenings and hopefully we will be adding some afternoon bowling. We are offering open bowling for the month of June people are welcome to join us and to try out the game and even get a little exercise. We have avid bowlers who will help get you started and we will try and get you a personal Bowling Buddy for a few weeks. Just come out any Monday or Thursday evening around 6:30 and please wear flat soled shoes, we supply the bowls . If you have any questions please call our president Judy - 705-422-1870, Gerry - 705-428-0706, Wayne - 705-429-5117 - Helen - 705-424-9996 or Alinda - 705-428-6005. Breaking News: Probus Club Members are invited to play every Friday morning at 9 a.m.
Natural Medicine: Separating Fact From Fiction
How our local towns were named
Ground Flaxseed Shown to Reduce High Blood Pressure Dr James Meschino DC, MD, ND
Penetanguishene Approx. Pop. 10,000. In Tiny and Tay Townships., Simcoe County., on Penetang Harbour off Georgian Bay and Hwy. 93, 53 km NW of Barrie. In the 1600's the was the site of an Ojibway encampment named Wenrio and later another Indian settlement named Ihonatiria. In 1793 Lieutenant-Governor Simcoe chose the place as a naval headquarters and military post, which was active during the War of 1812. The fort garrisoned that year was Fort Penetanguishene, an Indian name meaning “white rolling sand.” the first civilian home was built by Dedin Revolte in 1828. The property once occupied by the fort is now a provincial jail for the criminally insane. St. James-on-theLines Anglican Church, built to serve the military personnel stationed at the fort is still in use today. Its name derives from the line, or communications road, from Toronto to Penetanguishene. The church has a very wide central aisle to permit soldiers to march in, four abreast. The pews are all different from each other, their construction having been assigned to different men of the garrison.
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Main Street and Main Beach Since the early part of this century, our Main Beach… and our Main Street has been the hub of our tourism industry and an entertainment centre! Our Main Street became a vibrant and exciting place to shop, meet, dine and be entertained… while our grand beachfront hotels rivaled those anywhere and welcomed visitors with their modern facilities offering the most beautiful beach and views in the world. Great entertainment was available everywhere in the Main Beach area… including Playland Park… one of Canada’s Largest Amusement Parks! For years we have had dreams of building on what was created in the glory years of Wasaga Beach when we were known as Canada’s Premiere Beachfront Resort! In the sixties, we had reached a point where although we had all in place… we needed to stay in tune with what the tourists of the day were looking for! Beach BOOSTER is pleased to be bring some fun and entertainment back to our Historic Main Street this summer, in hopes to bring families back to this important part of town. On the Saturday of Canada Day Weekend, head down to Historic Main Street at our World Famous Main Beach for Rockin’ The Beach! In mid August we are looking forward to presenting the 2nd Annual Back to The Beach Festival on this same stretch of Main Street right at our Main Beach. Our Main Street and Main Beach must be revitalized and once again be recognized as the commercial and entertainment hub of our tourism industry!
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Main Business Section from the Air, looking toward Beach - mid 40's
Busy Main Beach -Wasaga Beach Post Card 1953
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Special Report AWOI and Anime North Dianna Chycki
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nime North is Canada's premier fan-run anime convention. This year's event took place on the weekend of May 24th to May 26th at the Toronto Congress Centre. It is a three-day event of anime, manga, music and games celebrating Japanese culture. A total of 15,000 attendees encompassing in one weekend averaging 5,000 people per day with each year setting a new record of attendance. This convention includes panels with industry experts, cosplaying competitions, games, vendor area, dances, concerts and more. It's where manga characters called “cosplaying” come to life. Thousands of people dressed in their favourite costumes with some creations custom made for this once a year special event. It's also an opportunity to meet some Japanese rock bands, thanks to J-Rock North Promotions, Inc. Every year J-Rock North Promotions invites talented artists from Japan to perform at the Toronto Congress Centre, in Hall “C”. This is your chance to experience Japanese visual kei rock music. Visual Kei is known as a lifestyle and philosophy that goes beyond the clothing and music. This year, AWOI, a band from Osaka, made their first international live appearance at Anime North while on their “ONEMAN” tour. AWOI considered a darker version of Visual Kei – a punk influenced Marilyn Mason style supported by the lead singer, Otogi – their music is loud and is also known to be dirty and sweaty – a crowd pleaser for our Canadian fans. AWOI has a definite style all on their own. AWOI released a new single on April 3rd “Zetsubou no taiyou” translated means “Sun of Despair”. Since this single release the band announced at their one-man live tour “Zetsubou no taiyou” final in Japan that their new CD will be out in the fall. The title has not yet been finalized. AWOI was formed in 2004 by OTOGI (vocal) and SHOU (guitar). This is a first overseas tour for the band and they were quite excited to be in Canada. Needless to say, the band enjoyed our Canadian hospitality. The band appeared in association with Face Music and J-Rock North Promotions, Inc. Prior to interviewing AWOI, I met up with UMBRELLA in the hallway of the Toronto Congress Centre, and the band members were quick to introduce themselves and took time to chat in English. UMBRELLA members are: YUI, vocal/guitar; SYU, guitar; HAL, bass and SHO, drums. I found them to be very friendly and interested in our Canadian culture – especially when I mentioned our famous “maple syrup” it certainly was a conversation piece. UMBRELLA was looking forward to their performance that night and to introduce their music to Canadian fans. When asked for a photo the band didn't hesitate for this opportunity. They were quite complimentary. I must admit that Syu looked a lot like Hitsugi from Nightmare and seemed flattered of the resemblance. The band took time to browse the convention where photos were taken with some of our cosplayers. Due to scheduling, I wasn't able to interview UMBRELLA, this is one band that will be on my list of future interviews when they return to Canada. I was then whisked into one of the rooms to meet with AWOI for an up close and personal interview.
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The Interview Can you please introduce yourself to our Canadian Fans? Shou – guitar Saki – bass Otogi – vocals Ryo – drums Sin - bass Have you ever travelled to Canada? Otogi: No, first time. How much do you know about Canada? Otogi : Niagara Falls. Sin: Maple syrup. Shou: Ice wine. Ryo: Canadian beers! Have you tried our Canadian “poutine” style food yet? Entire band: Yes! Shou: it's delicious~! Ohhh! I understand that AWOI has been a band for nine years, has this band been together all this time or have you experienced growth and member changes? Shou: I think it's three years ago? Shin: Yea! Shou: Yes, Current band members have been together for three years. What musical influences have characterized AWOI? Shin: Japanese Folks Music and American Blues. Ryo: I like Japanese bands like Luna Sea and international heavy music. Otogi: For me, heavy metal and old Japanese music. Saki: I like every thing I've heard so far. Shou: Computer music, Techno House. What is the meaning of the name AWOI for our Canadian fans? Otogi: Meaning…Well in Japan, the name “AWOI” is a popular name, so it is easy to remember. You have a new single 'ZETSUBO NO TAIYOU ONEMAN TOUR” – what is the theme? Shou: Theme… Shin: “Zetsubou no Taiyou” (Sun of Despair). Do you have a favourite song from this release? Shou: Ah, my favorite song, which one… Shin: Suichuuka. What experience will you gain from performing at Anime North in Canada? Shou: It's our first time so everything is new. So it should be a fun night! Shou: Yeah! (laughs). Are you a big fan of Manga and Anime? Ryo: I love it! Shou: (laughs) Your band can also be compared to Marilyn Manson – are you inspired by Marilyn Manson? Otogi: Yes. Ryo: I love him! Otogi has the look a little bit, Whole band: (laughs) Otogi: Yes, I really like him. Do you have a favourite artist or musical band? Shin: My favourite… Awoi. Whole band: (laughs) Ryo: Motley Crue. Otogi: There's a lot that I like, my favourite… heavy metal band “Halloween”. Saki: My favourite is Marilyn Manson Shou: In Japan, Hide from X Japan. Oh of course! That's why you have pink hair! Shou: Pink!! (laughs) At what age did you begin to play an instrument? Shou: I think 14. Saki: 15-16 years old. Otogi: 15 years old. Ryo: When I first played the drums I was 12 years old. Shin: 10 years old. What made you decide to be in a band, specifically “visual kei”? Shou: I wanted to be in the center of attention, oohh wow! Pink hair!! (laughs) Saki: The most free and interesting genre, you can do anything. Otogi: Like Saki said before, but Visual Kei began to be popular when I was growing up and I felt it was free and limitless genre and can be myself in this style. Ryo: I really like how Visual Kei is Strongly formed one hand by our music and the other by our look. Shin: It's cool. (laughs)
What do you enjoy doing when you're not working, any hobbies? Shou: Oompa Loompa! My Mexican Salamander. Saki: Movies. Otogi: I like reptiles like snakes, Lizards and gecko. Ryo: Alchohol! ………….yup. Shin: I play a lot of video games. Ok, Let's talk about girls for a moment – what kind of girls are you attracted to? Ryo: Hmm, a nice girl! Shou: Nice girl. An exciting girl! Otogi: I like a girl with personality. What's your favourite dish? Shou: My favourite is Hamburger. Saki: Pasta Otogi: Sushi Ryo: ooooohh! Sushi!!! Sushi too! Otogi: (laughs) Shin: Soba (Japanese noodles) Where do you see yourself five years from now? Shou: I hope to be back in Canada. Saki: I think I'll be living in Canada. Otogi: I think I'll be married to a Canadian girl. Shou: (laughs) Ryo: In 5 years, when I'm back in Canada, I'll be all green. I'm green man! Shin: I'll be working at a maple syrup factory. (laughs) Why do you want to live in Canada when we all want to go to Japan? Ryo: Its fun! Shou: Because it's fun. It's wide and great as well. Ryo: Maybe, it's suited for us! Shou: Yeah it's suited to us. What is your favourite movie? Ryo: Forest Gump Shin: Blues Brothers Otogi: Interview with a Vampire Shou: Gladiator Do you like Iron man and Stark Trek? Shou: Ooh yeah! What animal would best represent you? Shou: Cat Saki: Bat Otogi: Snake Ryo: Mitochondria Otogi: So small. (laughs) Shin: Dog Do you have a favourite colour? Shou: (laughs) Pink Saki: Black Otogi: Black Ryo: Green Shin: Blue What would you like to say to your Canadian fans? Shou: We are a Japanese VK band wanting to promote Japanese culture as well as anime and hope Canadian fans will get to know more about Japanese culture through us with people supporting us. Saki: I love Canada. Otogi: The band AWOI, wherever we go our music is not limited by countries. Music can be appreciated all over the world and people can enjoy without judging. Ryo: I was joking about being green before I want to perform in Canada. Shin: I hope that starting in Canada I will be able to go all over the world and have supporters. Once the interview was over, I had a quick chat with them and then walked out of the Convention Centre accompanied by Shou, Shin and Ryo. Look forward to the return of AWOI to Canada. This band has a lot to offer to our Canadian fans. I would like to thank the members of UMBRELLA, AWOI, Face Music Co. Ltd., and J-Rock North Promotions, Inc., for making AWOI's interview possible. For more information on the bands you may wish to visit the following links:
UMBRELLA http://xxumbrellaxx.com/ https://www.facebook.com/umbrellajapanofficial
AWOI www.facebook.com/pages/Awoi/281191421962482
and J-Rock North Promotions http://www.j-rocknorth.com/ https://www.facebook.com/jrocknorth