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ON THE COVER THIS MONTH: Artist, Shandelle Page McCurdie is an acrylic artist who paints from her home studio in Wasaga Beach. Having grown up with an artistic mother, her love for colour and creativity runs very deep. Shandelle graduated from Sheridan College with a Diploma in Visual & Creative Arts. From Shandelle: “This mural certainly allowed me to spread my creative wings! So thankful for Low Down and Creative Simcoe Street for allowing me to put paint down in their neighbourhood. To be a part of this creative community is truly a blessing. I’ve made some incredible connections in the making of this mural, and for that, I am very grateful! The work of Kelsey Montague Art inspired this interactive mural; her wings can be found around the world.”

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This beautiful mural showcases the elements that make Simcoe Street such a special part of Collingwood. Creative Simcoe Street is quickly becoming a creatively infused neighbourhood in Downtown Collingwood. Anchored by the Tremont, the Collingwood Museum, and the library, the street hosts over 25 small independent, creative, and culinary businesses. The area is well worth a visit, ranging from theatre to dance, the visual arts, and fine food and dining. Over the summer, other artists will be adding to the Collingwood Art Alley. For more information: www.creativesimcoestreet.ca. If you live in or are visiting Collingwood, be sure to stop by, snap a photo, and spread your wings at 65 Simcoe Street. PHOTO: DAVE WEST PHOTOGRAPHY | STORY: GEORGIAN LIFE MEDIA INC.

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A great summer ahead for the Thornbury Market!

Once again, people can look forward to beautiful summer weekends and the opportunity to visit their favourite vendors at the family-friendly Thornbury Farmers’ Market in the heart of the Blue Mountains. Following all the appropriate health and safety protocols, the market will run every Sunday from 11 am to 2 pm through Thanksgiving weekend at Smith Memorial Park on the north side of Hwy 26 between the Town of Blue Mountains Town Hall and the BVO office. The market has new and exciting vendors, plenty of great food, locally produced and homemade goods and smiles galore (under our masks, of course!). PHOTOS | STORY: DAVE WEST PHOTOGRAPHY

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Darcy MacLeod, Owner of Brick House Home Inspection Services is a Professional, Experienced Inspector with over 1000 home and commercial inspections under her “Tool Belt”! Darcy is a Registered Home Inspector (RHI), Commercial Building Inspector (CBI), New Construction Inspector (NCI), a Certified Master Inspector (CMI) and WETT Certified #11142 (wood-burning systems). Darcy is a member of the Ontario Association of Home Inspectors (OAHI), the Canadian Roofing Contractors Association (CRCA), National Women in Roofing (NWIR), the International Institute Enclosure Consultants (IIBEC) and the American Society of Home Inspectors (ASHI). Purchasing a home can be very stressful. Our inspection reports are clear and concise, providing relevant information regarding any deficiencies noted during an inspection in order to help the client make “an educated purchasing decision.” Covid19 has brought dramatic changes to the real estate market. Home buyers have found themselves in multiple offer situations and are often pressured to waive a home inspection. They are also likely to be told by the seller that only offers without conditions will be accepted. Purchasing a home without having a home inspection is never recommended however, it appears to be a unfortuate reality in today’s real estate market. Rural properties should also have well and septic inspections prior to purchase as these systems can run costs into the thousands of dollars to replace. Stories of home buyers (who did not have a home inspection prior to purchase) discovering serious deficiencies in the newly purchased home are starting to surface in the media. We suggest that any home buyer who did not have a home inspection prior to purchase contact Brick House Home Inspection Services for a “Post Purchase” home inspection upon possession. The client will gain valuable information on the current condition of the home and any urgent improvements that should be performed. Darcy MacLeod is a “Proud Pet Partner” of the Georgian Triangle Humane Society. A percentage of every client fee is donated to help dogs and cats in need.

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THANK YOU TO OUR AMAZING COMMUNITY FOR MAKING THIS YEAR THE BEST WALKATHON YET We are grateful to every single person and pet who participated in the Walkathon Your Way to support the essential programs and services at the Georgian Triangle Humane Society. Thank you to our generous sponsors, registrants and event committee members! Together, we walked, hiked, swam, danced and did so much more to raise critically needed funds to change the lives of pets and people in the South Georgian Bay.

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Get pinned with a “V for Victory through Vaccination” Pin Theatre Collingwood is thrilled to announce a very special partnership and a pin that they feel will have incredible power. Thom Vincent is the president of Global Hospitality and Balmoral Village. Thom and his wife, Kari Payne, are not only great supporters of Theatre Collingwood, community-minded philanthropic people, they are truly visionaries. When the pandemic hit, Thom immediately started thinking ahead to the day when we would all be getting our vaccines and, with the help of his friend Jeff Shearer, he developed a concept of producing and distributing a pin that people could receive once they have been vaccinated, to not only show they have done this but to encourage others to get vaccinated, too. This pin could generate conversations and perhaps most of all assist in helping people to feel confident and safe when they see the person next to them also wearing the pin.

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Holger Meiche, who lives and works in Collingwood and owns a creative company called Surface Design, was enlisted to design the pins which depict the red maple leaf with a stylized “V” for vaccine and victory over the pandemic. Truly on point, the pins are also being manufactured in Canada (even though they could have been made for much less off shore). Theatre Collingwood will distribute the pins raising funds for (post-pandemic) redevelopment of the Youth and Senior Drama Education Program. Available online at www.theatrecollingwood. ca or by calling 705-445-2200. SUBMITTED BY ERICA ANGUS, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, THEATRE COLLINGWOOD

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Ted Yoannou: In Your Corner The Art of the Apology: Sorry… Not Sorry… I Don’t Know, Whatever In recent times, the term “cowboys” in the lyrics, “Mamas, don’t let your babies grow up to be cowboys,” has been replaced with “public figures.” For who in their right mind wants to be a public figure in this current world? Go back to being a cowboy rodeo rider instead; it’s far safer and definitely more fun. Boldness, opinions, honest debate, sense of humour… that’s all so 20th Century now, replaced with blandness, political correctness, rush to judgment, and smug know-it-all-ness. Two recent Canadian examples. Ron McLean of Hockey Night in Canada made this awkward comment during intermission banter, “you have a photo of a guy with his tarp off; you’re definitely positive for something.” I was watching live and thought it was a strange thing to say. McLean explained that it related to the back story of the photo and was simply referring to guys drinking too much rum, i.e., “you would test positive for too much alcohol.” In the context of McLean’s explanation and his long track record, most people would accept that. However, McLean’s comment could also be interpreted as homophobic, and a social media storm erupted, leading to this apology the next day from McLean, who, after denying any homophobic intent (“I meant the rum”), wrote: “I am deeply sorry. The idea of language of intention, of personal responsibility, I have seen those concepts used as broad exoneration. It’s not enough… I’ve reached out to several guiding lights in the equity-seeking arena, my allies in the LGBTQ2S+ Community, and my co-workers to receive their wisdom and continue our joint effort to tend to the hearts of us all. I appreciate the power of the voices who spoke to me last night and this morning. It provides a sense of possibility. It’s how change works.” WTF? In the words of David Rose from our great Canadian comedy series, Schitt’s Creek, “what does this even mean?”.

If you meant the rum, why are you apologizing? Apparently, the honest explanation, “I’m sorry if it offended, but I didn’t mean it that way,” is now unacceptable and viewed as an arrogant non-apology. So, McLean accepted the PR advice and offered a PC apology, believing it would blow over and we’d all move on to the Next Big Offence. Which leads to the Carolyn Bennett / Jody Wilson-Raybould affair. Independent MP Wilson-Raybould called out Justin Trudeau for his “selfish jockeying for a fall election.” Good political comment.

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Liberal MP Bennett replied with a “Pension?” tweet, implying that WilsonRaybould may not want a fall election as she is not eligible for her full MP pension until 2022. Most likely not Wilson-Raybould’s motivation, but in the not-so-distant past this would have been taken as a clever jab in the spirit of rough and tumble politics.

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I’m looking forward to the bull’s press conference at the Calgary Stampede this month when he says, “I totally meant to throw that cowboy. He was on my back and ticking me off. I ain’t apologizing!”

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This seems a stretch, but regardless, game over. Bennett quickly succumbed, offering a full apology, “I let interpersonal dynamics get the better of me and sent an insensitive and inappropriate comment, which I deeply regret and shouldn’t have done.” None of us are in the hearts or minds of McLean or Bennett. If their words were intentionally offensive, shame on them. But if not, why is their best recourse to essentially lie and offer insincere and packaged apologies? We are not serving any of our communities well with this kind of forced and false remorse.

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However, Wilson-Raybould quickly called it “racist and misogynist’ and that it reflected the “notion that Indigenous peoples are lazy” and that “a strong Indigenous woman is a bad Indigenous woman.”

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Hey Georgian Life readers! Two years ago, I was at Side Launch brewery with my dad, Colin Kent, when we bumped into Sal Greco, sales specialist at Georgian Life Media. While enjoying a delicious IPA and discussing my career in cancer research, Sal asked me to write an article for Georgian Life about my work, which I enthusiastically accepted. Two years and twenty-three articles later, working with Selena Blais, Georgian Life Media owner, and her team, the Cancer Chat has found its voice and been received with pronounced enthusiasm. I am sincerely grateful to all the brave souls who willingly share their stories of perseverance dealing with cancer. When I began writing the Cancer Chat, my wife Helen and I were both cancer research associates at the University Health Network in Toronto. Helen’s research focused on finding cellular vulnerabilities in ovarian cancer. Her work led to the identification of a cell surface receptor essential for ovarian cancer survival. When the receptor was blocked with a therapeutic antibody she developed, the cancer cells died. Her work, published in the Journal of Clinical Investigation, offers a promising new treatment for ovarian cancer. My research focused on an oncogene called KRAS, which is mutated in >95% of pancreatic cancers. One aspect of my research found mutant KRAS drives uncontrolled cellular proliferation via modulation of transcription factors, such as RREB1, which regulate growth genes in the cancer cells. Based on my expertise with RREB1, I was contacted by a clinical geneticist at SickKids who identified a boy missing one copy of the RREB1 gene. The boy did not have cancer but has a rare and undescribed developmental disorder presenting with intellectual disability, short stature, and facial dysmorphia. Over the next couple of years, I discovered that loss of RREB1 in the boy’s cells changed how hundreds of genes are turned on or off, causing developmental abnormalities. Thus, like the cancer cells, the cells from the boy had hyperactivated RAS but, caused by loss of RREB1, not by RAS mutation. This research was published in Nature Communications in late 2020. When the COVID outbreak emerged in early 2020, the labs at UHN, like everything else, were shut down. With an uncertain future in academia, Helen began applying for more stable research positions. In April 2020, she interviewed for a Senior Scientist position at a prominent pharmaceutical company in Montreal called REPARE Therapeutics. REPARE focuses on discovering genes that function in tandem with loss of known tumor suppressor genes found in cancer cells. REPARE’s drug development initiatives center on a genetic screen called synthetic lethality, where the inhibition of one gene combined with loss of a second gene exposes a lethal combination that can be targeted therapeutically. Helen was offered and eagerly accepted a position with REPARE, and we moved to Montreal in August 2020. I spent a few months combing through scientific job boards initially with discouraging results. However, one day on LinkedIn, I read a story about a multimillion-dollar government infusion to develop a new Canadian venture called adMare (pronounced admar-eh) which merged the existing Centre for Drug Research and Development (CDRD) in Vancouver with the NeoMed Institute in Montreal. The resultant adMare BioInnovations was established with the mandate to create and scale small Canadian life sciences ventures and train the next generation of Canadian scientists. The initiatives at adMare translate leading academic research into new Canadian life sciences companies. After reading the press release, I immediately emailed the CSO of adMare expressing my interest and describing my expertise. A few months later, I was hired as Senior Scientist to develop a neurology platform at adMare in Montreal. My new role is to create a cell-based platform using patient-derived induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSC) to study the treatment of neurological diseases. The iPSCs, like embryonic stem cells, are pluripotent, meaning they can generate any cell type in the body. The iPSCs are derived from the skin and can be reprogramed into neuronal cells found in the central nervous system. Over the next year, I will be employing protocols to grow brain cells in a dish as a paradigm to study neurological diseases and, hopefully in the process, create new Canadian ventures. Stay tuned Cancer Chat readers; as always, I will keep you posted! Submitted by: Dr. Oliver Kent, Cancer researcher and Senior Scientist at adMare BioInnovations. Do you have an idea or question you would like to read about in the Cancer Chat? Email (kent.uhn@gmail.com) or text (438-8746546) and let me know!

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Cycle for your body & mind Explore the stunning roads, and routes of South Georgian Bay Looking for the ride of your life? South Georgian Bay is a bike lover’s paradise, whether you’re a roadie or a mountain biking adventurer. GRAVEL RIDER Georgian Trail to Meaford – Part of the Great Lakes Waterfront Trail Difficulty: Easy | Length: 34 km (each way) Start: 3 Birch St. in Collingwood or Craigleith Depot - 113 Lakeshore Rd. From Collingwood to Meaford, the trail runs near Highway 26 West with numerous access points along the way. If you are looking for the most scenic waterfront trail in the area, the Georgian Trail has it. Running along the south shore of beautiful Georgian Bay, the Georgian Trail has ample opportunity to stop, rest and swim during the summer months. 7 BEACHES LOOP Difficulty: Moderate | Length: 60 km Start: RecPlex - 1724 Mosley St. Wasaga Beach Starting in Wasaga Beach and carrying on to Historic Balm Beach, this relatively flat route travels up the shore of Georgian Bay, passing beach after beach. During your trip take a swim in the clear blue waters of South Georgian Bay at any point along the way. TOUR RIDER WEEKEND DAY 1 Apple Pie Trail Peddle Difficulty: Easy/Moderate | Length: 40 km Start: Blue Mountain Village Load your bike on the Blue Mountain Gondola and cycle 40km through the scenic Beaver Valley orchards, trails and country roads. The first 3km is a bit challenging but will all be forgotten when you’re riding down the escarpment. Return to Blue Mountain Village via the Georgian Trail along the shoreline of Georgian Bay.

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TOUR RIDER WEEKEND DAY 2 Old Mail Road Difficulty: Moderate | Length: 32 km (or 20 km shorter loop) Start: Thornbury town center

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Challenge yourself on this loop with hill climbs and descents as you transport back into another time through welcoming communities filled with tasty food stops, galleries and opportunities to further explore the Beaver River. This route features quiet back roads, farmers markets, orchards, peddle and paddle excursions and small town history, like the Old Mail Road. This used to be the primary route for travellers via slow moving stage coaches in the bygone era of the 1800’s. Note to Riders: Some paved and unpaved roads. Caution on Grey Rd 7, Grey Rd 13 and roads through Clarksburg and Thornbury, limited paved shoulders, high speed traffic. Some steep hills to climb and descend, take shorter loop to avoid more challenging. Old Mail Road unpaved with some loose gravel, but very scenic, historic and quiet. Watch for more Cycling Signature Routes in the August issue of Georgian Life.

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“We’ll see you hear” Mark Davies, a Registered Optician/Hearing Instrument Specialist, is the owner of Eyes and Ears Inc. Born in Birmingham, England, Mark lived in Brampton and Sudbury before moving to Wasaga Beach with his wife Michelle, an RPN, in 2012 where they have established personal and professional roots. Mark opened the business to give people an alternative option to purchasing eyeglasses and hearing aids at a reasonable price. Opticians measure, make, fit, repair, and sell eyeglasses; they don’t test eyes. Think of opticians as being similar to a pharmacist in that you see your family doctor, in this case, your optometrist; then they give you a prescription which you can take to a pharmacy, in this case, the optical store. An optician will fill the prescription with eyeglasses, sunglasses, or safety glasses. Similarly, hearing instrument specialists fit, program, repair, and sell hearing aids and custom ear molds for noise protection, sleeping, swimming, and even music. They are also qualified to test the hearing of adults and remove wax from ear canals. Audiologists perform other more in-depth hearing tests and can test children. Eyes and Ears offers a wide variety of over 200 eyeglass frames, including designer frames, Leon Max and Michael Adams, and two made-

The best thing I love about this business is the look on the clients’ faces when they put that first set of eyeglasses on and gaze around in amazement or when they put hearing aids on and hear things they haven’t heard in years. I remember fitting an older man who didn’t speak English with hearing aids. He brought his daughter and grandchildren into the office with him to interpret, and when I put them in his ears, his grandson spoke to him, and the man started to cry. He told his daughter that it was the first time he had understood his grandson speak. Then we all started crying! It’s times like that when you know you’ve made the right choice.”

in-Canada lines. As mentioned above, Mark started his business to offer quality products at a reasonable price to his customers. Prescription eyeglasses start at only $150 for single vision and $250 for progressive bifocals. This includes frame, lenses and an anti-reflective coating. All frames and lenses come with a two-year warranty; progressive lenses for adults have a 90-day warranty against fit/adaptation issues. The childrens’ package includes a no-charge prescription change within 15 months of purchase. Mark can direct bill to a customer’s insurance company, Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB), the Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP), and Ontario Works.

Eyes and Ears offer hearing tests, wax removal from ear canals, and can show you inside your ear with a video otoscope, as well as fit/program hearing aids. Hearing aids are available starting at $1500 a pair, there is a 30 day no-charge trial, have a 3-year warranty, 2-year Loss and Damage policy and all follow-up adjustments are included. “Telecare is a unique feature of my business. I have the ability to make adjustments to hearing aids over the internet. The client simply downloads a free app, and their hearing aids can be adjusted anywhere by me. It’s like a Zoom meeting, from the comfort of their own home, while on vacation or anywhere in the world as long as there is a good WiFi connection. I can see and hear them and they can see and hear me!”

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What makes a good death? I find myself constantly ruminating over this question and am regularly fascinated and surprised by the variations in responses that I see. It is easy for me to say what a “good death” looks like from the comfort of the nurse’s station. The patient is peaceful and comfortable with family and loved ones by their side. Their final wishes have been honoured. They die quick enough that their loved ones don’t have to sit vigil for more than 48 hours but slowly enough that everyone has had a chance to say their goodbyes. Perhaps the only way my ideal scenario has evolved over time is the additional clause that “there are no COVID restrictions.” But, that is my own bias. When you are sitting on the other side of the bed, all the above may seem like irrelevant platitudes, only visible as an outsider, as the family grieves through the worst days of their life. If I have learned anything in my musings around “a good death,” it is that I must constantly be open-minded to each family’s unique expectation and not point out anyone else’s silver linings. Despite my attempts to shelve my own beliefs around this, I will confidently profess that yesterday I was given the gift of bearing witness to a TRULY good death.

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This lady was not my patient, but due to COVID restrictions, I had been asked to care for her while staying with us at hospice. I never saw any visitors; her age was such that most of her family and close friends were already deceased. Dementia that had ravaged her brain for the previous five years shrunk her social circle even further. When I first met her, I was struck by how dignified and put together she seemed even amid a hospice setting. She was unable to swallow, unable to control her bowel and bladder, and unable even to turn herself in bed, yet she sat upright, beautifully coiffed and groomed in her own nightgown, and welcomed me into her room. It took me a while to realize that the slew of words that welcomed me made absolutely no sense. It is incredible how the right tone, inflection, and sequence of words and sounds can make it seem like you are having a coherent conversation. She duped me for the first few minutes as I tried hard to put the jumble of words together into something to which I could respond. We call this a “word salad” in medicine, and she had perfected the art. I learned later that she had been a university Professor. She had lived

her life a dignified and intelligent academic. And, despite her advanced dementia, she was going to live out her final days in much the same way. I enjoyed my daily visits with her and looked forward to the adventures her words took me on. Sometimes I could catch enough phrases that I would know, to her, we were girlfriends out for a night on the town or waiting impatiently for the bus. Sometimes we were disgusted by protocols and bureaucracy. Other days I had only her animated facial expressions to go on. Either way, it was always an exciting story or adventure. Her life, to the end, was filled with wonder and enthusiasm. On her final day, the nurses warned me before I went in that she had taken a turn. She was no longer sitting up in bed. Although still sporting her elegant floral dressing gown, her hair still lovingly tended to, her open-mouthed breathing and blank stare gave her grim status away. I walked over to her quietly and held her hand, just as I had done every day previously. This time I spoke first; “It’s a beautiful morning today,” I started. Her eyes suddenly brightened, and I was shocked to see that my words had awoken her.

she smiled and said her final words to me, “I love you. I love you. I love you! I love you. I love ALL of you.” I didn’t feel worthy of receiving these words, having only been a part of her life for her final week. But, I promised her that I would pass her message along to “everyone.” Society romanticizes death with the pressure of having the perfect “final words” spoken on one’s deathbed. It doesn’t happen often, and I am not often privileged enough to bear witness to them, but I couldn’t help but feel the elation of this moment for her. It may have happened in an isolated room without familiar friends and family by her side, but this dignified lady, for the first time in years, was able to string together a perfect final sentence for the world to hear. I am honoured to be the one chosen to share them for her.

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As she tightened her grip on my hand,

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Enjoy in good health Root to Fruit

Root to Fruit started in 2009 on a small scale, producing for friends and family in a few stores in Thornbury and markets while Michelle Green raised her four children. In 2019, a commercial kitchen was built in her family’s long-time home, and the company started to flourish. Michelle’s family roots are strong in the community; her father grew up farming in the area and continued running farms on the weekends while working in Toronto as a civil engineer. On her mother’s side, her grandfather, Gordon Pyatt, owned the local Pro Hardware store, was the mayor of Thornbury for thirteen years (on council for thirty), and was a true visionary helping develop the town into what it is today.

Like many small businesses, Root to Fruit has been built on the support of family, friends and local businesses. “My husband Jamie is a great sounding board and is respectful of my business as it has taken long hours to build. My daughter Sarah has been involved since the age of 13. She is our main batcher, and her innate understanding of what we create has landed her into development, where she is responsible for building the elixirs. My daughter Madelyn works in production and media with a flair for design and advertisement. My two sons Alex and Carter, are the muscle fixing, hauling, and lifting. My staff are just as passionate about what we are doing and put so much care into production. And, to my dear friend Shelagh who has been there from the beginning, when my sister went through cancer, and we wanted to produce something to aid in her recovery. My father, Don, 91 years young, but you would never know it! He graciously offered the space for the kitchen and is actively involved every day, lending a hand where needed. As you can imagine, he has lived through much in his life and his sense of gratitude resonates in what we do. We are honoured to be in each and every store we are in. Over the last year, we have seen many hardships and grown such a deep respect for them all! Running a store or being a producer is tireless! When you stop and think about how you get what you need in life, you realize how important our stores, growers, producers, suppliers and transporters are the backbone to our communities. I applaud them all! Also, my distributor Annex Disruption who work just as hard as we do to get our elixirs to our customers to whom we owe all our success because without them there would be no success”.

Root to Fruit produces small-batch elixers and tonics bursting with a love for health and wellness. Only fresh organic ingredients are used in elixirs, and fresh root turmeric is activated through a few processes, and because turmeric is water-soluble, they are made bioavailable. Being a small business, Michelle sees just how important supporting local is, using Beaver Valley Gold honey from Clarksburg, and sourcing local berries, such as Sea Buckthorn berries from Teeswater for their omegas and high Vitamin C content.

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Each bottle of Root to Fruit Elixir has eight servings to sip on its own, warm, cold, or you can always get creative and kick up a favourite beverage. All you require is 1 ounce to get your recommended 4 grams of curcumin per day. However, Michelle recommends 2 ounces: one in the morning and one at night to ensure it never leaves your system. Her family traditionally has the Sour Cherry at night because of its natural melatonin. Turmeric is the main ingredient, known to boast amazing health benefits as an antiinflammatory, detoxifier, mood leveller, it is known to eat the plague out of the arteries and the protein that builds up on the brain, plus so many more benefits that would take up this entire page.

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Some time ago, a wise person told me all they wanted in life was peace. I remember feeling quite incredulous. At the time, my concept of peace was a mix between the “peace and flower power” message of the sixties and the “rest in peace” engravings on tombstones. How does peace show up in the real world? Peaceful living may have us question our values and priorities in life. Our society does not endorse peace. Just watch the news; very few stories of love and peace are ever considered newsworthy. What is this thing called peace? I like to think of peace as the feeling that all is well, no matter what is going on. We have all met or know of people like this. They are the calm in the middle of the storm. How can you begin to live more peacefully? • Live in the now – practice being in the moment. Let go of your thoughts about tomorrow or next week. It will take care of itself. • Expect good things to happen – just like a cloudy day, the sun will come out again. Stay positive, expect miracles and solutions. Breathe and believe. • Keep it simple – live within your means. More is quite often more to look after and less time to enjoy. Notice where you invest your time and money. • Be kind and see the beauty around you – treasure the peaceful moments, your dog’s tail wagging when she greats you at the door, the aroma of coffee early in the morning, or the smile of a stranger you see on a walk. • Let it go and let it be – forget the fear, let go of the frustrations from the past and choose peace in every moment. • Live your truth – follow your passions. Wake up and live your life full of the things that make you feel alive. Life is not always perfect - a peaceful life is an abundance of perfect moments. This article is provided by Jane Schnurr, Business Coach for Overwhelmed Entrepreneurs at Awesome Coaching Enterprises in Collingwood. For a free consultation, please contact: Jane@awesomecoaching.com or 705-444-5338 ©Jane Schnurr 2021

Welcome mats help all enjoy the beach The Town of Wasaga Beach and Wasaga Beach Provincial Park rolled out Mobi-Mats at various beachfront locations in June. These mats are designed to enhance mobility for pedestrians, individuals experiencing mobilityrelated disabilities, and wheelchair and stroller users. These mats are at Beach Areas 1-5. The locations are as follows:

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of sharing the love of dance in Collingwood Rich in history and accomplishments, Fleet-Wood Dancentre is celebrating its 27th anniversary this year. Sharron Fleet and Jane Wooding joined forces in 1994, opening the school to offer both recreation and pre-professional training in the Georgian Triangle. In 2002, Sharron took on the role of sole Owner/Artistic Director when Jane moved to Toronto and later Halifax to teach. Sharron is a credentialled classical ballet teacher with The Cecchetti Society of Canada and Cecchetti International and heads the Cecchetti Ballet Syllabus Program. She is also an accredited Highland Teacher with the S.D.T.A.

the R.C.M. Grade 10 piano exam. He is a Level 3 Instructor of Essentrics®. Their combined training offers an impressive list of ballet, pointe, contemporary, modern, jazz, vocal, Acro, contact improv, theatre dance, and Essentrics®. Rounding out the team is Tap Instructor Paige Nancekivell, Hip Hop Instructor Jamie Dea, and Recreation Ballet Instructor Stephanie Haldane.

Fleet-Wood Dancentre was honoured with the Inaugural Arts and Culture Award recognizing their history of preparing students for college and university dance programs. The Robert Kemp Award funded their first Nutcracker Production, which is now a bi-yearly tradition students enjoy along with Christmas holiday performances in historic downtown Collingwood windows.

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Hundreds of students have passed through Fleet-Wood’s doors. Of note, three Fleet-Wood grads, Jonathan Fleet, Sierra Maraj Fleet, and Colin Eccles, furthered their training in Toronto and later returned to Fleet-Wood as Accredited instructors. Attending George Brown College, Sierra graduated with a three-year Dance Performance Studies Diploma, and Jonathan the Dance Preparation Program and The Early Childhood Education Program. Colin holds an Honours Bachelor of Music degree from McMaster University, focusing on Theory, Composition, and Collaborative Piano, and has completed

Offering the largest selection of classes, Fleet-Wood provides three streams of classes: recreational, pre-professional, and competitive for aspiring dancers ages two and a half up to adult.

The dance floor is cleaned with disinfectant daily, all ballet barres, floor mats, door knobs and all touch surfaces are disinfected between every class, several hand sanitizing stations throughout the studio and building, and spots to stand on the dance floor 6 feet apart so everyone can participate while staying safe. For anyone not comfortable coming to take class in person or feeling under the weather, Zoom all classes are offered. With two studio locations in Collingwood, the office/studio is nestled in the heart of Creative Simcoe Street, beside the library at 65 Simcoe Street.

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Sharing is Caring 100 Women Who Care South Georgian Triangle presented their cheque for $18,036 to Habitat for Humanity - South Georgian Bay. This summer Habitat will be breaking ground on a home in Stayner for a family in need. Want to be part of a local, powerful and fun group? Women all over North America have embraced this simple but powerful concept as a way to engage with their community and provide much needed assistance to the charities that can make a real difference to the people who live there. Many chapters have expanded to include 100 Men Who Care and 100 Kids Who Care. Visit www.100womensouthgeorgiantriangle.com for more information. PHOTOS: BRYAN DAVIES | STORY: GEORGIAN LIFE MEDIA INC.

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Let’s get Saucy! Saucy Pasta and Gourmet Foods began with a love of Italian cooking. Founder, Rick Gillman, evolved his passion for Italian cooking into an obsession, learning the nuances of the traditional recipes he lovingly sourced from Italy and around the globe. His love of premium and novel ingredients results in a unique fusion of traditional and modern Italian flavours.

Many varieties of sauces are available: Vegetarian, Rosé, Beef Bolognese, Chicken Breast Cacciatore, Fire Roasted Red Pepper, Roasted Red Pepper Rose, Tracy’s Arrabbiata, Puttanesca, Caper & Kalamata, and Heretic Spirits A la Vodka - as well as Alfredo and Pesto, three Vegan and eight Vegetarian options - all Gluten Free.

After beginning Saucy Pasta in 2014 and closing due to health reasons, the seed was already planted. Rick and Tracy recognized the rapidly changing restaurant landscape during the pandemic and saw an opportunity to create a new model; Saucy Artisan Pasta was born. Their first location opened in Thornbury in 2020. After selling out almost daily, Tracy and Rick decided to scale up to meet both the demand of their regular clientele and the many requests from local restaurants and stores interested in carrying their quality pasta. As a result, Saucy Artisan Pasta’s new flagship store and Pasta Factory opened in Cranberry Mews in Collingwood in the winter of 2021.

Other specialties include in-house fresh baked daily demi-baguettes and Rosemary Foccacia, made-from-scratch Tiramisu, Fresh Lobster and Ricotta Cannelloni, Jumbo Stuffed Spinach and Ricotta or Beef Stuffed Shells, Lemon Biscotti, Fresh Shaved Parmesan Reggiano, Brie/Walnut/Pear Ravioli and much, much more. Selections change daily. Hot take-out food is coming to the menu this summer. Saucy Pasta is also the exclusive regional distributor of Magiccann Pain relief topicals.

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Saucy Pasta offers a vast array of over 30 varieties of fresh pasta shapes and flavour infusions, made fresh daily, ranging from traditional to unique and novel. They create a dozen different sauces - made from fresh milled tomatoes - not a concentrate like most restaurants use. Saucy creates handmade ravioli, cannelloni, and four varieties of lasagna, assembled daily from scratch. Rick’s penchant for premium ingredients includes using specially sourced non-GMO flour, spring water, sea salt, local free-range eggs and chicken, local pasture-raised beef, and local, seasonal produce.

Saucy’s fresh lasagna is legendary. There are eleven layers: five layers of herb and garlic-infused sheets, five layers of sauce, ricotta cheese in the middle, finished with a layer of mozzarella. Four varieties made daily: Vegetarian, Fire Roasted Red Pepper, Beef Bolognese, and Chicken Breast Cacciatore. Fresh, frozen, and gluten-free are available. If you prefer to make your own lasagna, fresh lasagna sheets are available.

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Saucy offers an incredible array of infused Pasta such as 5 Fresh Herb and Garlic, Spinach, Lemon Peppercorn, and Sundried Tomato and more exotic varieties like Squid Ink, Lemon and Sage, Porcini Mushroom, and Wild Leek infused. The selection changes daily, as do the daily specials - usually posted on Facebook and Instagram. Saucy’s fresh-milled tomato sauces are prepared using premium San Marzano tomatoes slow-cooked with fresh herbs and produce. Meat sauces use premium, local, naturally raised meats and premium fresh seafood.

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Good “thymes” in the garden! The E3 Community Services Garden has come a long way since its inception last year! Our hardworking garden crew has already had many beautiful and busy days at the garden. They started by planting the tomatoes, peppers, snow peas, corn, onions, beets, carrots, and potatoes, and just when they thought they were finished, they received another donation of potato seedlings, so they dug a few more rows! There are now 25 rows, and each row is about 20 feet long, so we’re looking forward to enjoying homegrown potatoes in the fall! The E3 garden and the plots at a few of the homes give the people we support the opportunity for employment training, participation in something that promotes health and wellness, to learn about the growth of food, to be active, as well as have the pleasure of seeing their work evolve into creating the food they will be eating! Thanks to some rain and a lot of sun, potatoes, squash, and cantaloupes are already starting to pop up! Thank you to Simcoe County Waste Management for their generous donation of compost and mulch and everyone who has helped us by donating seeds and other supplies. We can’t wait for our friends and family to enjoy this fresh, farm-to-table produce very soon. Follow along on Facebook and Instagram @e3communityservices!

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The benefits of smart irrigation systems The world has a water problem. Though the planet is 70 percent water, according to the World Bank, estimates indicate that with current population growth and water-management practices, the world will face a 40 percent shortfall between forecast demand and available supply of water by 2030. Conservation is one way the world can confront its water problem head-on, potentially preventing billions of people from facing water scarcity in the years to come. One way people in the developed world can help conserve water is by employing smart irrigation systems in their homes. These irrigation systems employ a similar type of smart technology many homeowners already rely on inside their homes. By utilizing such technology in their lawns and gardens, homeowners can reap many of the same rewards they enjoy by using smart home systems inside their homes, all while benefitting the planet.

• Some smart irrigation systems can recognize the local weather. Many smart irrigation systems connect to the internet via homeowners’ Wi-Fi. This allows the systems to take current weather into account before watering lawns and gardens. For example, a smart irrigation system can identify if it recently rained and cancel a scheduled watering. This helps homeowners avoid watering lawns and gardens when nature has already done the watering for them. • Smart irrigation systems can save homeowners money. While smart irrigation systems can cost several thousand dollars, those costs can be recouped over time. Smart irrigation systems can detect when cooler weather has arrived, turning down water output as a result. That conserves water and saves homeowners money. When coupled with the savings, they’ll realize because their irrigation systems aren’t water during rainy periods, homeowners will soon be on track to recouping their smart irrigation investments. • Smart irrigation systems conserve water. People in the developed world are accustomed to having water at the ready. But many people across the globe enjoy no such luxury. For example, the organization Save the Water notes that the average American uses 2,000 gallons of water everyday, while the average African family uses just five gallons of water each day. Much of that disparity can be traced to a lack of access and scarcity of supply in the undeveloped world. By utilizing technology like smart irrigation systems, homeowners can help ensure sufficient water for everyone, regardless of where they live, in the coming decades. Smart irrigation systems are sound investments that can help conserve water and benefit future generations.

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Let caution reign when kids are in the kitchen Parents go to great lengths to keep their kids safe. From the moment a woman first learns she’s pregnant to the day teenagers head off to college, parents make myriad decisions in the name of keeping their children safe. Homes are safe havens for families, but dangers still lurk around every corner and inside every cabinet. That’s especially true in the kitchen. Families spend a lot of time in their kitchens, so it’s no surprise these gathering spaces routinely attract curious kids. Kitchen safety is essential in every home, but it’s imperative in homes with young children. The following are some kitchen areas where parents can direct their focus as they try to keep their children safe. Beneath the sink Many families store cleaning products beneath their kitchen sinks. But that can prove hazardous if parents cannot prevent kids from accessing this area. It might be convenient to store cleaning products beneath the kitchen sink, but such products should be kept higher up in cabinets kids cannot reach until they’re old enough to know it’s not safe to ingest these cleaners.

Stoves Stoves pose a significant safety risk to youngsters, even when they’re not in use. When the stove is being used, make sure kids do not go near electric or gas burners, where curious hands may reach up and get burned. Kids also should be taught to steer clear when their parents are cooking on the stovetop, as hot oil from pans can spray out and harm youngsters who aren’t paying attention. Parents also can install knob covers that prevent curious kids from turning burners on when no one is looking. Dishwasher Dishwashers may not seem threatening, but they can pose a safety risk to youngsters. Children shouldn’t load and unload dishwashers until they are between the ages of seven and nine. Knives and forks in dishwashers can be sharp, posing a safety risk to curious youngsters. When loading the dishwasher, make sure the blades and prongs of knives and forks face downward, and never preload detergent, which can be harmful to kids if ingested. Always make sure the dishwasher is securely closed when used so kids cannot open the door and potentially suffer burns from hot water. Countertops Cutlery sets kept in blocks on countertops should be stored away from the counter’s edge, ideally along a back wall that kids cannot reach. In addition, countertop appliances like coffee machines, toasters, blenders, and slow cookers should be kept beyond the reach of young children. Families spend a lot of time in their kitchens, where curious kids can easily find trouble. Parents can reduce kids’ risk for kitchen accidents and injuries with some simple safety strategies.

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Take a world cuisine dining tour close to home Staycations can be perfect ways to rest and recharge without having to travel far from home. Staycations tend to be affordable ways to spend time together for those who perhaps do not have the budget to travel domestically or internationally or those who simply prefer the convenience of remaining nearby.

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A break from meal planning and preparation is part of the allure of traditional vacations. But, just because you’re choosing a staycation does not mean that you need to forgo the respite from cooking nightly meals. Staycations can be ideal times to explore the various dining opportunities your local community offers - even providing a way to “tour the world” through global cuisine. Many small towns and cities boast various types of restaurants offering a wide array of foods from countries around the world. The following are tips for maximizing your staycation dining experience. Plot your map Make a list of the types of cuisines you want to sample based on regions of the world and match them to nearby recommended restaurants. Your culinary tour can be narrowed down to a specific geographical region, such as Germany, or broadened depending on the restaurants in the area.

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The benefits of working with an interior designer

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Home is where the heart is, and it’s also where homeowners express their style. Though interior design may come naturally to some homeowners, many more can benefit from a bit of help defining their style and translating that style into a beautiful home. In such instances, interior designers can be the most valuable investments homeowners make in their homes. Homeowners may hear “interior designer” and immediately hear the sound of cash registers ringing in their heads. However, many interior designers offer various services, including hourly consultations, that can make them cost-effective, especially for homeowners who are still trying to define their style and decide just how they want their homes to look. That’s just one of the many benefits of working with interior design professionals.

• Interior designers can save homeowners money. Much like it’s best for homeowners with no DIY experience to hire professional contractors when renovating their homes, paying an interior designer when you have little experience with design can help you avoid potentially costly mistakes. Interior designers are skilled at transforming homeowners’ visions into finished products, and that’s a valuable skill homeowners don’t necessarily have. Trial and error when designing a home’s interior can be costly, even if you’re not knocking down any walls or swinging any hammers. For example, after renovating on their own, homeowners may find they need to replace a new couch or dining table that they realize contradicts their design scheme. Interior designers can help homeowners avoid such costly mistakes and get it right the first time. • Interior designers can help you coordinate your style. Every component of a home’s interior says something about its owner. Whether it’s their choice of lighting fixtures, furniture, or even appliances, homeowners make a statement whenever they choose a design component for their homes. Interior designers can help homeowners coordinate their styles, so each room seamlessly transitions to the next one. For example, an ultra-modern living room may stick out like a sore thumb in a home that’s predominantly rustic, and interior designers can help homeowners avoid such mistakes.

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Home Hardware Stores Limited is Canada’s largest independent home improvement retailer. The company is owned by close to 1,100 independent small business operators from every corner of Canada, who operate under one of four banners: Home Hardware, Home Hardware Building Centre, Home Building Centre and Home Furniture. Home Hardware remains 100% Canadian owned and operated. Beach Builders Home Hardware and Building Centre offers a complete range of both hardware store and building centre products. Lumber, tools, paint, plumbing and electrical supplies and an extensive selection of building materials are available, along with housewares, unique gifts and decor, sporting goods, automotive items and lawn and garden supplies. This year they celebrate 50 years of Home Hardware in Wasaga Beach, 30 years of those with their family operation! Proud owners, Jamie Vanderburg and Todd Young were both born and raised in Wasaga Beach, and are proudly following in the steps of their trail blazing parents - recognized community leaders, life members of Kinsmen and Kinettes of Canada, citizens of the year and active both in business and community service. Their knowledgeable staff is dedicated to helping all of their customers with quality products and

exceptional customer service. Although the store may not have the space to carry everything, they do have the ability to order over 60,000 items from their warehouse in St. Jacobs. Jamie and Todd are both raising their families in the community in which they grew up. Community and charity are values close to their hearts, they care about building friendships, helping people and serving their communities. They have been involved in minor hockey and soccer and are also actively involved with hospital fundraisers, fire department training and equipment, the food bank, toy drives, public school fundraisers and other community projects. Beach Builders’ staff are encouraged and supported to donate blood and get paid for their time to do so, as they believe that this is the most important thing one can give to quite literally save a life. Through service clubs they have worked to make a difference in the lives of others and helping people help themselves. They have worked to build homes for Habitat for Humanity and provided lighting in homes to the impoverished in third world countries through mission work with displaced Haitians in the Dominican Republic.

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Hot tub safety guidelines

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Backyards have long since transformed from places to grill a few burgers and play with the dog to homeowners’ private sanctuaries. Pools and spas can help turn backyards into the oases modern homeowners crave.

approval. In addition, do not enter the water if you have an infection, open wound, or illness. Wait until you are symptom-free for 48 hours. Be especially careful with children Children may want to enjoy the hot tub along with their parents and other adults. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention advises that children under five not use hot tubs. If children want to use the hot tub, consider dialing back the water temperature, as high temperatures can lead to heat stroke and loss of consciousness in young people. Turn the thermostat down to 98 F and limit children to five minutes at a time in the water. Play should never exceed 15 minutes.

Soaking in a hot tub can ease aches and pains and help people overcome stress. Hydrotherapy is shown to improve sleep quality, fibromyalgia symptoms, and may also relieve pain by relaxing tense muscles, tendons and joints. Hot tubs can prolong the outdoor entertaining season by serving as heated retreats when the weather turns chilly. Whenever hot tubs are in use, certain safety protocols should be followed:

Exercise caution around water Adults and children alike should be aware of the hazards of drowning. It is possible to drown in a hot tub, even though it’s not as deep as a pool. Prevent access to the hot tub when it is unsupervised. Exercise caution when using a hot tub while taking medications that cause drowsiness or while under the influence of alcohol.

Maintain cleanliness Hot tub water must be kept sanitary through testing and a careful balance of chemicals that will inhibit the spread of bacteria and other microorganisms. Those new to spa maintenance should consult with a spa expert on how often to test the water. Inquire about which products can help to maintain peak sanitation. Be health smart If you have a health condition or are pregnant, consult with a health care provider to determine if it is safe to use a hot tub. Individuals with heart conditions, high blood pressure, or diabetes should not enter a spa without a doctor’s

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Pro-Fit gives each project 110% and strives to make clients happy by providing the best possible service at a competitive price. Quality products: Providing clients with quality replacement window and door products. Workmanship: Skilled and experienced installers that will give your project 110%. Every time. Friendly: Client-oriented technicians that will gladly answer any questions you have. New, energy-efficient replacement doors’ benefits are numerous. They fully complete the energy savings and home beautification they provide when combined with affordable replacement windows. From increasing your home’s resale value and making the neighbours jealous with its improved curb appeal to saving money on expensive energy bills every month, replacing entry doors is a quick, easy upgrade when done by qualified professionals. Whether you opt for new steel or fiberglass entry doors at any entrance point in the house, sliding glass doors for the back of your home, or go big with French doors for a statement-making entryway, you will find the best, most affordable replacement doors at Pro-Fit Window and Door. “Get the PROs to do it at PRO-FIT Window and Door. Because We Care!”

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Securing a trustworthy pet sitter

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Welcoming a pet into a home can be a lesson in love as well as one in responsibility. Pet owners must take various steps to ensure the safety and well-being of a companion animal, including providing for that animal while on vacation. How long pets can remain at home alone depends on the pet, age, and overall health. For example, an aquarium full of fish may be able to thrive for a week with the assistance of an automatic feeder. Dogs, however, will need daily bathroom breaks and feedings. Adult dogs may be able to “hold it” for 10 to 12 hours, but young puppies and elderly dogs likely need more frequent breaks outside. Feeding and cleaning up pet waste is not the only consideration. Some animals require much more socialization than others. Pet sitters can address pets’ needs while their owners are away. But finding one that will care for a pet like he or she is a member of the family can take some time and effort. Begin the process of finding a pet sitter by making a list of needs. Considerations include whether the pet sitter should be in one’s home or if the pet is to be brought to a pet care facility or a private sitter’s residence. The pet may have particular health care requirements that also need to be addressed, such as a dog who requires insulin shots for diabetes.

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Ways to use less energy in warmer weather The temperature is rising, which can be a good thing for those who love long days of outdoor recreational activities. Sometimes, though, there can be too much of a good thing, and consistently hot temperatures may become uncomfortable and even dangerous. Finding ways to keep cool without spending a fortune or using a lot of energy is challenging but possible. Find your comfort zone. Determine an indoor temperature that works best for the household. Keep the thermostat set as high as possible to maintain that comfort level. If you will be out most of the day, set the programmable thermostat at a higher temperature and then lower the temperature about an hour before you plan to return home. This reduces the number of hours the air conditioner is running. Keep curtains closed. Draw the blinds and close curtains on south-facing and west-facing windows during the hottest times of the day. This prevents the interior of the home from heating up. Maintain air circulation. Invest in ceiling fans, which can move air through the home. This will help prevent pockets of hot air in certain spaces. Even in homes with air conditioning, ceiling fans enable homeowners to raise the thermostats on their AC units by about 4 F with no reduction in comfort. Attic fans can draw heat out of a home through vents, also helping reduce indoor air temperatures. These devices can reduce reliance on air conditioners, especially on moderate days or cool nights.

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Cook outdoors. Put that backyard grill to good use. Plan meals around outdoor cooking so the ambient heat will stay outside, and you will not have to turn on the oven or the stovetop. Include side dishes, such as salads, fresh vegetables, and fruits that can be served cold. If you must heat something indoors, try doing so in the microwave.

Run appliances at night. Wait until the washing machine or the dishwasher is full before turning on the cycle. Temperatures are typically cooler at night, and you may not notice the extra heat in the home generated by such appliances. Consult your energy bill as well; energy rates are lower in the evening than during the peak hours of the day. Line dry clothes. Maximize that fresh air and warm sun by hanging washed clothes to dry outdoors. This also works for quickly drying swimsuits and towels used at the pool or the beach. Rely on natural light. In the summertime, the sun stays out longer, so you’ll be less reliant on electric energy to keep things illuminated. Spend more time outdoors so you can read, play or chat in the sunlight while keeping indoor lights off. Determine pool filter efficiency. Experiment with reducing the amount of water filtration time until you come up with an amount of time that still maintains water sanitation. If you think your filter and pump are no longer working efficiently, consult with a pool supply retailer. When the heat is on, learn strategies to keep homes cool and use less energy in the process.

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On Tuesday, June 15th, the Wasaga Beach Farmers’ Market opened their run at the RecPlex parking lot (1724 Mosley St.). The market will be open each Tuesday from 4 pm to 8:30 until October 5th, rain or shine, showcasing fresh, local, and sustainable foods. What better way to kick off the summer than by supporting local producers as you load up on their fresh vegetables, meat, baked goods, and a variety of unique crafts from local artisans. www.facebook.com/wasagabeachfarmersmarket PHOTOS | STORY: BRYAN DAVIES

The moon interrupted dawn at the Collingwood Terminals on June 10th, treating fishermen and amateur astronomy enthusiasts to a solar eclipse. The eclipse was visible from about half of Canada, with a strip of land from Lake Superior to Russia falling under the shadow of an annular or “ring of fire” eclipse. At the eclipse’s maximum in Collingwood, the moon covered about 80 per cent of the Sun. SUBMITTED BY: ALLENDRIA BRUNJES, EDITOR-IN-CHIEF OF SKYNEWS, CANADA'S ASTRONOMY AND SPACE MAGAZINE. Watch for her new upcoming column

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Just because a car is not being driven very much does not mean its owner can forgo vehicle maintenance. Drivers can take these steps to ensure their vehicles stay in shape even as they’re primarily staying in the driveway. Adhere to recommended maintenance schedules. Auto manufacturers typically recommend maintenance schedules based on the number of kms a car is driven or the length of time since its most recent maintenance appointment. “Whichever comes first” may be recommended for fluid changes and routine tuneups, and this rule of thumb should still be followed. Even if a car has barely hit the road in recent months, its fluids, such as oil, are still aging and still need to be replaced. Turn the car on every so often. Turning the car on, even if you only intend to let it sit idle in the driveway,

Take the car for a spin. Of course, driving a vehicle every so often is a great way to keep it running strong. Multi-car families that tend to use the same car to shop for groceries or pick up takeout orders can periodically use their other car to run such errands. Cars are sitting idly in driveways more than ever before. Vehicle maintenance must remain a priority even for cars that rarely hit the open road. Drivers can take these steps to ensure their vehicles stay in shape even as they’re primarily staying in the driveway.

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Protect your own life and the lives of others by making a pledge to never text or talk on the phone while driving. If you are in the car with a distracted driver, let them know it bothers you and ask them to drive phone-free. A message from your friends at Georgian Life Media Inc.

Elmvale’s Trusted Auto Repair Shop for Four Decades

With a small staff of highly skilled technicians, and the most advanced diagnostic and repair tools available, we are able to provide you a level of service and quality that will meet your highest expectations.

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The Auto Glass Experts – Your safety is their concern Since 1934, Speedy Glass has been proud to offer the best service, expertise, and product quality when it comes to windshield repair or windshield replacement. Locally owned and operated, Archie and Adele Moore purchased Speedy Glass Collingwood in 1993 and the team of five employees strives to fulfill each and every customers expectations. Speedy Glass can repair or replace any type of car glass. Their experts perform the repair or replacement of windows and windshields on a broad variety of vehicle makes, models and years. Ensuring your peace of mind is their top priority!

In the event of a car or truck glass damage, it’s important to not compromise on safety and get your vehicle inspected. It is crucial to have even the tiniest chip repaired as soon as possible. Not doing so could lead to a bigger problem and ultimately to a windshield replacement. Most repairs are done quickly, and it definitely allows you to extend the life of your windshield. If you have breakage insurance, your repair service may be free. As soon as a slight defect appears, acting quickly will definitely increase your chances that a simple repair will be sufficient.

they determine it is not safe to do so, they’ll replace it with a model that is right for your vehicle and that complies with the manufacturer’s standards. The windshield is an important part of your vehicle, its quality is essential. If your windshield is in rough shape and needs to be replaced, you can rely on Speedy Glass®’s expert work with specialized and patented tools. A windshield replacement should not be neglected since it is quite essential. When a replacement is due, a certified and suitable model for your vehicle will be provided. The work performed is lifetime guaranteed for as long as your own your vehicle.

It is important to remember that regardless of the need for a repair or a replacement, this process is an integral part of the life of your vehicle, with the determination to ensure the safety of you and your passengers. Your windshield can save your life. Considering that the windshield makes up to 30% of your vehicle’s structural strength, it is safe to say that it plays a vital part in ensuring your protection on the road.

Speedy Glass®experts will do whatever they can to salvage your windshield by having it repaired instead of replaced. They will see if it is possible to bring back the windshield’s original strength and level of protection. Should

Bringing you the best possible service and products to ensure your safety on the road is of prime importance to us. We strive to make your service convenient. We understand how precious your time is, and that is why we can repair your windshield in just under one hour and replace it within the same day.”

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Getaways come in many forms. A getaway can be restful and relaxing, whether it involves a journey to a small island thousands of miles from home or a favourite campsite that’s just a few hours away by car. As the world gradually emerges from a pandemic that put travel on the back burner for billions of people across the globe, people anxious to get away from home may finally feel comfortable seeking getaways that don’t involve air travel. If the open road beckons you in the months ahead, the excitement ahead can make it easy to overlook certain safety measures. The following are four easily forgotten safety measures to keep in mind as you head off for parts unknown. Have your vehicle serviced before hitting the road. The pandemic significantly affected people’s driving habits. Millions of people spent the pandemic working remotely, and many have continued to do so even after being vaccinated. Total driving distances fluctuated throughout the pandemic. Though driving may have increased as the pandemic wore on, it’s still a good idea for drivers to have their vehicles serviced before a road trip. Request a complete tune-up that includes an oil change, a battery check, and a tire rotation. These services and other maintenance tasks like fluid refills can reduce the likelihood of breakdowns and reveal any issues that might make driving less safe. Determine if your vehicle is the subject of a recall. Recalls are issued if a safety issue has been uncovered since a car hit the market. Recalls are fixed free of charge, and it’s best to look well in advance of a trip to ensure you have time to take the vehicle in for its update. Contact your local dealership.

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Get used to driving with accessories on the vehicle. Summer road trips may involve roof racks loaded with bikes, kayaks, stand-up paddleboards, storage units attached to rear windows, or the vehicle's top. Drivers unaccustomed to having these attached to their vehicles should make a few trial runs so they can get acclimated. Backing up with bike racks on the back of the car can be tricky for novices, so a little practice with the bikes on the back may be helpful. Drivers who intend to tow campers also may benefit from a little pre-trip preparation. Pack a map. Though maps have long since fallen out of favour due to the availability of GPS, people traveling to remote areas may find their smartphone signals fading in and out as they get closer to their destinations. A map can help road trippers overcome service interruptions and arrive at their destination on time. Happy and safe travels!

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Check out our website or Facebook @thecurlywillowcollingwood for up to date hours pending lockdown restrictions 141 Pine St, Collingwood | (705) 315-1662 | www.thecurlywilloweatery.com

Creemore Farmer’s Market The return of the Creemore Farmers’ Market, a favourite Saturday morning destination since 1997, was a welcome signal of life gradually returning to normal. You could almost feel a sense of relief as families enjoyed a beautiful sunny morning, checking out the abundance of local food, tasty baked goods, jams and preserves, and fresh produce offered up by tlocal vendors. The market runs through Thanksgiving weekend on Saturday morning from 8:30 am to 12:30 pm at the Creemore Springs Brewery parking lot on the corner of Mill & Edward St. All health and safety protocols are in place to ensure a safe shopping experience for customers and vendors. PHOTOS | STORY: DAVE WEST PHOTOGRAPHY

Events for Life awarded $5000 for education, experimentation, and exploration opportunities The Blue Mountain Foundation for The Arts announced the 29th recipient of the Robert G.Kemp Arts Award is Events for Life (EFL). The bar was set very high this year, and competition was fierce with several exceptional submissions. Events for Life is a unique project submitted by Maureen Munden, an artist and arts educator with many years of experience providing arts programs to children, youth, and individuals with special needs. Maureen will present a year-long arts program for EFL’S 25 adults with special needs in Thornbury with education, experimentation, and exploration opportunities. In September, EFL will be showing their art in a show at The Blue Mountain Library Art Gallery in Thornbury. ‘A Look Around’ will explore the world around us through photography, painting, and other artistic projects that compliment the recent Forest School Program and provide an opportunity for individual artistic expression. The $5,000 Award was created in 1989 from a trust fund administered by the BMFA to provide encouragement and or recognition to the artistic development of an individual or group residing in the Southern Georgian Bay area. Each applicant submits a project proposal that will benefit the community. SUBMITTED BY: SUSAN COOK, BMFA

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fresh experiences

BUSINESS PROFILE:

A visit to Collingwood’s Living Water Resorts is more than a visit to a hotel on the Bay.

The best part of our region is that it is truly Ontario’s playground.

We’re uniquely different. We’re purposely focused on serving inspiring experiences to their guests, staff, and the local community. We’re 700+ acres of fresh experiences awaiting your arrival.

Lose yourself in the tranquility of the trails, hiking, biking, or nature watching. Experience the thrill of the Scenic Caves or take to the sky with a treetop trekking adventure.

Living Water Resorts, nestled between the Blue Mountains and Georgian Bay, features a 19-hole championship golf course with Collingwood’s largest patio - Station on the Green, an award-winning on-site spa with Ontario’s only Aquapath™, Collingwood’s only waterfront restaurant - Lakeside Seafood & Grill which received the coveted Traveller Choice Global Dining Award, spacious indoor pool and adult-only outdoor pool, and a full-service marina.

Launch from the Living Water Marina and spend a peaceful day enjoying a picnic on a pontoon boat. Or, challenge yourself to stand up paddleboarding or kayaking on Georgian Bay.

LIVING WATER SERVES FREEDOM We have learned many things during the past 16 months. We learned simple things; how to celebrate New Year’s Eve during a pandemic, enjoy take-out food from our favourite restaurants, watch sports without fans in stadiums, shop using curbside pickup. We learned the difficult lesson that we do not have absolute control of our future. But we do have hope, faith, and positive energy. By striving to do good deeds each day and by being kind to one another, we sleep well and live our lives fully. We’ve also learned that each of us can make a difference by contributing our humble capacities to helping others.

Living Water Resorts was born from a 1992 family trip to Collingwood when Larry Law and his family stumbled upon what was then known as Cranberry Village. It was love at first sight. Shortly after that visit, Larry acquired the property. Larry explains his resort’s mission: “Living Water Resorts is dedicated to serving inspiring experiences to our guests, our staff, and our local community through the resort’s facilities, services, and programs to build positivity.”

At Living Water Resorts, we serve freedom. The freedom to dream. The freedom to explore. The freedom to contribute. The freedom to create positive energy.

PAYING IT FORWARD At Living Water Resorts, we have a commitment to make Collingwood a model town where people live a meaningful life in harmony and make contributions to our society. For several years the resort has organized the annual Leadercast Live event. The attendees gain valuable insights from highly respected global speakers and a panel of local leaders.

In the intervening years, the resort has witnessed many changes. The resort’s developments include the 2007 completion of the present Living Water Resort & Spa and the 2008 completion of Bear Estate, the only waterfront wedding and banquet venue in the Georgian Bay region. A new Phase IV addition to the Living Water Resort & Spa hotel is ready for summer occupancy, increasing accommodations to over 400 rooms/condos. YOUR SEASON, YOUR STAY Between a grain of sand on the Georgian Bay and the apex of Blue Mountain lays every activity you and your family could imagine, 365 days a year.

The resort is the annual sponsor of the Civic Prayer Breakfast of South Georgian Bay, promoting positive encouragement and support for local civic leaders harmoniously. From winter coat drives to weekly food baskets for staff, they strive to lighten the load felt by everyone within our community. Larry Law and the resort are the recipients of numerous awards and recognitions for contributions to the local community, including the Order of Collingwood, Rotarian of the Year, Tourism Canada Hr Service Award, and Travellers Choice Global 10% Awards for Lakeside Seafood and Grill and our Living Shore Spa.

Living Water Resort & Spa

Living Stone Golf Resort

9 Harbour Street East, Collingwood, ON Reservations: (888) 979-2837 livingwaterresorts.com

19 Keith Avenue, Hwy 26 West, Collingwood, ON Reservations: (800) 465-9077 ext. 57170 livingstonegolfresort.com

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2021 Walkathon Your Way For the second year in a row, the Georgian Triangle Humane Society (GTHS) had no choice but to turn their popular in-person event into a virtual one that could be enjoyed by participants far and wide while ensuring safety guidelines were followed. Walkathon week took place from June 20–26. Once again, the South Georgian Bay community stepped up to the plate despite the reimagination of this fundraiser. Participants had the opportunity to choose their favourite activities; some hiked, biked and swam, while others kayaked, ran and organized their own yoga-thons. The GTHS is grateful to the participants, sponsors, committee members and cheerleaders of this event. Without any government funding, the organization relies on fundraising initiatives such as the Walkathon Your Way to provide innovative, accessible programs and compassionate services to the pets and people of our community. SUBMITTED BY: GEORGIAN TRIANGLE HUMANE SOCIETY

Father’s Day Contest Winner Congratulations to Derek the Triplet Daddy! He is the lucky winner of our Father’s Day Big Giveaway! Thank you to everyone who participated and gave so many dads the recognition they deserve! A huge shout out to the contest sponsors: Wasaga Beach Paintball Adventure, Master Mechanic Collingwood, Sherry Rioux and Emma Baker of Clairwood Collingwood Real Estate Corporation, OWL Rafting & Stayner Timber Mart. See all the entries on our website: www.georgianlife.ca/contests. WINNER!

Meaford is feeling fresh

The Meaford Farmers Market is a “true” farmers’ market and must meet a criterion to operate. A minimum of 51% of vendors must be primary which is defined as those who grow or raise their market offerings. This year, four in-person farmers markets will be held on Fridays: July 16, July 30, September 3, and October 8 from 3-7pm at the Meaford Rotary Harbour Pavilion. Follow them on facebook for updates throughout the season. PHOTOS: ANDREA STENBERG

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FOR THE LOVE OF ANIMALS These advertisers have all sponsored this page in support of the Georgian Triangle Humane Society

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Arrived at GTHS: February 23 | Age: 3 years | Gender: Female Coco is a beautiful 8lb kitty who has been waiting to find a home since February! She is full of personality and is a lovely girl. She would thrive in a home with cat-savvy humans who understand kitty body language as she has a tendency to get overstimulated a.k.a. a bit nibbly when she’s too excited about receiving love. She’s looking for a home where she can get all the attention to herself (no other pets or children please!).

TIPPI

Arrived at GTHS: March 8 | Age: 8 years | Gender: Female Tippi is a sassy senior lady who knows what she wants and when she wants it! A big fan of human attention, Tippi will let you know when she’s had enough by telling you with her adorable squawk. She’s in our Special Paws Program – Tippi has some hind-end weakness and is on daily medication to ensure she’s as comfortable as possible. Her adoption fee is only $25!

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Arrived at GTHS: March 11 | Age: 2 years | Gender: Male This handsome tuxedo-wearing feline is more than ready to find a place to call home. As sweet as can be, and easy on the eyes, Remy would be a wonderful addition to any household. Shy at first, but when he feels comfortable, we cannot stress enough how amazing and affectionate this boy is! Remy is FIV+, but don’t worry, that doesn’t mean he can’t live a long healthy life with you. All he needs is two vet visits a year to make sure he’s in tip top shape. His adoption fee is by donation.

ROSIE

Arrived at GTHS: March 25 | Age: 1 year | Gender: Female Rosie is a beautifully unique looking girl who is looking for a special home. She is currently undergoing treatment for Heartworm, a condition that is only temporary and will clear up soon. With Heartworm, exercise must be restricted until treatment is complete, so she is looking for adopters who will provide her with mental stimulation (food puzzles, etc.) and low impact physical activity; it turns out, Rosie has so much fun engaging in agility activities! She is also working through a few minor behaviour issues, but is a very smart girl and is learning quickly. Included in her $100 adoption fee is a one-hour consultation with the GTHS Behaviour Specialist to ensure both Rosie and her adopters are set up for success.

WHYBIE

Arrived at GTHS: April 1 | Age: 1 year | Gender: Male This sweet, silly-eared Northern boy is looking for some fun-loving, dogsavvy adopters! Besides being ridiculously good looking, Whybie is an energetic dog who wants to find a family who will take him on lots of outdoor adventures! The GTHS humans are currently working with him on some minor behaviours (he’s still a puppy at heart!), so he would do best in an adult-only home without cats. He loves his dog pals at the GTHS, and would be so excited to have a doggie sibling. Like Rosie, Whybie’s $100 adoption fee includes a one-hour consultation with the GTHS Behaviour Specialist! To learn more about each of these wonderful, deserving pets, visit:

www.gths.ca/animals-for-adoption

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Incredible kids winner Our Incredible Kids Photo Contest has come to a close. We had so many entries it was a very difficult choice to make to choose just one winner, they are all incredible kids! It is so nice to see so many smiling faces, but these two just warmed our hearts at Georgian Life. "Bug and Boo are in their 4th year of raising money for Sick Kids Hospital! So far they have raised $9100 and can’t wait to pass the $10k mark this year!" Congratulations!

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Funeral Services to honour your loved one

If you’re considering funeral homes to serve your family, remember that the one with decades of experience has been here all along. There are some things that shouldn’t be left to chance. We are here when you need us, a caring and experienced staff devoted to helping you honour the memory of your loved one with dignity, compassion and respect. Please call us anytime to arrange a consultation to create the perfect memorial service for your loved one.

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THE GOLF BALL LADY (and her team)

Last year while playing golf at Cranberry, Bill passed the golf ball stand where Marylou lives.

Marylou Gollert, known as the Golf Ball Lady, is a Collingwood resident, golfer and for the past 13 years has raised money in a very creative and unique way for My Friend’s House, a local women’s and family shelter. I had the pleasure to sit down with Marylou a couple of weeks ago to learn more about her efforts. Marylou and her team collects and receives donations of pristine and gently used golf balls and then sells them. The golf balls are washed and scrubbed (she has a separate washing machine that she loads with balls and towels). After a good washing the balls are sorted into different brands and grades, which determine the pricing (for as little as 40 cents per ball). From the sale of golf balls, the money is donated to My Friend’s House and they use it to distribute as they see fit to help keep the kids in a good state of well-being with things aside from basic needs. To date, more than $45,000 has been donated from ball sales! Golf Ball Lady was started by one person, but the success of Golf Ball Lady has been due, in large part to the contributions, help, and commitment of so many people and businesses who have donated small and large amounts of time, patience, golf balls, and expertise to help Marylou. “My Friend’s House must fundraise almost 40% of our budget and we couldn’t do that without a supportive community. The smiles that Marylou’s team puts on the faces of these courageous little people is heartwarming. Can you just imagine how scary it is for a child to run from an abusive situation to a strange setting? The donations are used to purchase toys, books and games, fun outings or a special treat with mom and all those things that make a child feel safe in a stable environment. Along with the great work of our Child and Youth worker, these are the things that help reduce the panic and pain for a child in trauma.” – Julie LeBlanc, Event and Volunteer Manager, My Friend’s House

Diane Yeates and Cheryl May support the Children’s Fund & My Friends House by collecting new, old or badly bruised golf balls, beer cans, wine bottles and liquor bottles. Contributions may be left in the blue box at 68 or 54 Waterfront Circle in the Blue Shores community in Collingwood.

Terry Schmidt, a Cranberry member, also joined the team of ball donators last year and continues to drop off balls from himself and others. Thanks to the many that help in this way. “Immensely helpful ongoing support of staff and members at Osler Brook, who contribute to ball donation containers there, have added thousands of balls over the years to this fundraiser.”

Squire John’s is a fabulous business supporting the cause. Every year the Golf Ball Lady and her team set up tables to sell balls at their tent sale.

They held regular e-meetings to create an e-commerce website and develop a brand identity for Golf Ball Lady during COVID.

The date for 2021 is July 30 - August 2 at Craigleigth Ski Club, so stop by and buy or donate some balls.

“My husband Vic and I moved to Collingwood seven years ago. As Christmas approached, we were looking for a local charity to support and our neighbour Marylou Gollert suggested My Friend’s House. We delivered our donation in person and were met at the door by staff who expressed their gratitude, as they barely had enough food to feed those they were sheltering. From that moment, we committed to do all we could to support such a worthy cause. I started collecting golf balls with Marylou from nearby ponds (chest-waders and all!), which she then cleaned and sold on a baker’s rack between our houses. It gave us a great feeling to know that the proceeds were going to children escaping abusive situations at home. I was also part of a team at the Squire John’s Tent Sale selling balls, and annual donations to My Friend’s House became our top priority for giving.” – Sandra and Vic Garcia

– Bill Meldrum 705-351-2980

– Marylou

Marylou admits to not being the most tech-savvy lady so she had some tremendous help from Heidi Ehlers, of GREEN LOVE and her collaborator Creative Director Ronnie Lebow.

“Ross Lawton who holds the record for the most donated balls, worked at Monterra. Initially he brought over 10,000 balls! That got us started expanding our efforts and he regularly arrived with some big containers of balls. Ross is always glad to help and but having retired from working at a golf course has us hoping others will pick up the slack of his and several other diminishing sources.” – Marylou

“When I got home, I thought about the fundraiser, and I was touched by the thought of how it was helping women in need at a low point in their lives. That afternoon I dropped off about 100 golf balls from my garage. Then I sent an email to twenty of my friends that I knew played golf asking to drop off any balls at my house to donate. I put a picnic cooler on my back patio marked GOLF BALLS. I wasn’t sure if anyone else had extra golf balls, but I figured it cost nothing to send the email and see what happens. Within three weeks, I had collected over 1700 balls and $65 cash from just one email. I believe this translated into approximately $1,000 for the women’s shelter. Although many donated a few balls as I did, I have to thank Lauree Patrick, Mike Killackey, and Charlie Guadiatis, as these three donated about half the total number of balls. You never know who has access to golf balls when you least expect it. And as a bonus, Marylou and I became friends because of my many trips to donate golf balls; they just keep coming!”

What you can do: DONATE If you have any balls lying around that you can donate please do so. Spread the word - email or text your friends who are golfers, or live by a golf course who may have balls to donate. The goal is to have enough golf balls donated each year, to raise over $6000. Call to arrange time and place for drop-off or pick up. DONATE $$$$ There is a direct link on the Golf Ball Lady website to My Friend’s House for monetary donations (tax receipts will be issued). BUY Check out the website for more information and to see inventory available for sale. Location for porch pickup will be sent after online purchase completed. HELP You can help the cause by donating your time, spreading the word to your friends, asking a business to help, etc. GOLF BALL LADY: 705-994-6338 | www.golfballlady.ca STORY: SELENA BLAIS | PHOTOS: SUBMITTED

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Experience CREEMORE Great memories are made gathered around a table, during family dining.

Restaurant and Convenience Store We are open for DINE-IN & TAKE OUT

Call to place your order for great home-style cooking! 7535 County Road 9, Clearview, ON

Restaurant: 705-520-0060 Convenience Store: 705-520-0070

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Our focus is on your family. Featuring health items for rent or purchase, medication reviews, flu injections. Seniors day last Wednesday of every month. jyaeck@creemorevillagepharmacy.com

shopping local!

We appreciate the commitment from our community in not only supporting us but our dozens of local vendors and suppliers as well. At Creemore Foodland, bringing fresh food to the community is our top priority. Sim & Ashley Spry (Owners and Friendly Neighbours)

Creemore Foodland

187 Mill Street | 705-466-3305 Mon to Sat: 8am–8pm | Sun: 8am–7pm

Fresh from Clearview:

Join us at 2 local markets

Stayner Farmers' Market

CREEMORE Farmers' Market

When: Thursdays, 5:00p.m. to 8:30p.m. | Dates: July 1 to August 26, 2021 Where: Clearview Tourism Information & Heritage Centre Parking Lot, 220 Huron St., Stayner

When: Saturdays, 8:30a.m. to 12:30p.m. | Dates: May 22 to October 9, 2021 Where: Creemore Springs Brewery Parking Lot, 139 Mill St., Creemore

For more information visit: discoverclearview.ca

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BUSINESS PROFILE:

Nestled in a century building on the picturesque main street of Creemore, Chez Michel is a French country restaurant that prides itself on exquisite food and excellent customer service. Decorated in the bright colours of Provence and comfortably cozy, the restaurant is a personal reflection of its proprietors, Milynne Benoit and Winston Barrett.

Winston Barrett was born in St.Catherines, Jamaica, and grew up in Toronto, where he attended Culinary Arts at George Brown College and was mentored by Serg Dasvin, a french Chef at Bristol Place and Embassy Suites. Furthering his studies for french cuisine, Winston is an award-winning chef and Saucier with extensive experience working at restaurants and country clubs in Barrie, Toronto, Edmonton, and Manhattan, NY. After refining his skills to a fine art, he longed to own a restaurant and share his creativity and unique style. Creemore is the perfect community to join and share his warm personality, kind heart, and delicious cooking. Milynne Benoit was born in Toronto and grew up in Ingersoll. She has studied English Literature at Fanshawe College, American Sign Language at George Brown College, and Hospitality/Event Management at George Brown College. Milynne managed dining rooms and events in Toronto and Barrie and enjoys sharing her knowledge of wine and spirits through wine tastings and menu pairings. Meeting Winston at the Barrie

Country Club solidified her desire to open a restaurant that would be home to creativity, beautiful presentation, and exceptional service bundled in a warm and inviting atmosphere. Winston’s expertise in creating unique flavourful and beautifully presented dishes and Milynne’s ability to ensure your dining experience is memorable offer you and your guests an unparalleled evening. Whether enjoying the ambiance of the restaurant’s main room, relaxing in the more intimate wine bar, or dining en pleine air on the charming patio, guests will be thrilled by Chez Michel’s classic French cuisine, delectable desserts, and extensive selection of fine wine.

Chez Michel changes their menu bi-annually, featuring mainly french dishes, but with delicious twists and creative additions. They also have family takeout meals and cater small and large functions. You can also book an in-home private dining experience with the chef and staff and provide wine tastings.

“The highest quality of food, great service, wonderful ambiance – we don’t need to go to France on holiday.”

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Bowls for beds (and ice cream!) For a second year now, Home Horizon’s 12th Annual Bowls for Beds campaign supporting Barbara Weider House (for youth at risk of homelessness in Southern Georgian Bay) went online because of the COVID-19 restrictions. The outpouring of support from the community was phenomenal. This year’s fundraiser added a Bowls for Bids online auction for 24 one-of-a-kind bowls, all painted with love and compassion from 24 local artists, along with the beautiful traditional bowls hand-painted by local elementary school children. This year, each bowl purchased included a voucher for a free scoop of ice cream at Pom Pom’s in Thornbury. While many of the purchased bowls were handdelivered, a big thank you is due to Linda and Mike Sloat of the Curly Willow Eatery in Collingwood, who offered their patio as a pick-up location on June 12th. Thank you to all the sponsors, artists, school kids, volunteers, and supporters for making this year’s fundraiser another tremendous success! PHOTOS | STORY: DAVE WEST PHOTOGRAPHY

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Bizlink: Connecting Business Buyers and Sellers With 70 percent of business owners looking to retire in the next five years, it will be up to the next generation of business owners to keep those businesses going in communities across Canada. BizLink is a new program that seeks to match business owners looking to transition their business to new ownership. BizLink provides access to tools, resources, and a network to assist individuals throughout their succession plan, business purchase, and ownership transition. Community Futures South Georgian Bay provides complimentary advice and coaching through all stages of the transition process and financial support for new owners. Our office has developed a customized 6-phase process to help guide entrepreneurs undergoing transition and has used the latest research, information, and best practices.

What value does BizLink offer a Business Buyer/Seller?

BizLink offers buyers and sellers confidentiality and anonymity; connection suggestions based on each individual buyer and seller; referrals to local professional resources, such as business valuators, tax planners, accountants, lawyers, and real estate agents; contact with Immigration Specialists to promote businesses to international buyers; customized sales sheets to promote businesses through local networks; access to financing and business coaching; and workshops on related topics such as Bookkeeping and Business Valuation.

Do you know the benefits of buying an existing business?

Business transition opportunities allow new entrepreneurs to buy into businesses and leverage the existing connections and roots in hometown communities. In addition, new entrepreneurs can take an existing organization to a new level of success for years to come.

There are six main reasons to buy an existing business: 1. Mentorship 2. Existing cash flow 3. Easier to get financing to buy a business 4. Established name and reputation

5. Current staff in place 6. Businesses wanting to expand their market position

Are you looking for financial assistance to buy a business?

Our loans offer flexible financing with repayment terms designed for your maximum advantage. Loans are available for business start-up, purchase of an existing business, and expansion or maintenance of an established business.

Do you have a succession plan in place for your business?

We can help any size or type of business: From small sole proprietors to mid-size companies, retail, construction, automotive, health, small mom and pop, agriculture, and farming. SuccessionMatching.com is one tool we use as part of our program. The site offers resources that complement ours to help you find the best buyer for your business.

Do you know how long it takes to sell your business?

Start succession planning today! Based on a survey done by the Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC), 83% of business owners looking to retire and sell their business estimate it will take less than two years. In reality it takes on average of 3-5 years to complete the transition. When you are not prepared to exit, you put your biggest retirement asset- your company- at risk. Be patient, keep growing and improving your business to continue to build its value, seek outside advice, and create a team of professional advisors.

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